27 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d34b446b8ccfaf3ddfd28825520675c2.PDF f226276549a1c276e12baa55af148936 PDF Text Text Vol. XXX No. 3 SEAFARERS*I.06 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO V he prospect of a child starv§ • ing to death before the age of five is not a pleasant fate to anticipate. However, this is and will continue to be the fate of countless millions of people on this earth unless an inexpensive and abundant source of food is found and utilized. The Sea, with its end' less supply of food sources of­ fers a possible solution to the widespread famine on earth. In this issue of the LOG, the vast potential of the sea as a food source is examined, (See pages 8 and 9) T t �Page Two SEAFARERS February 2, 1968 LOG 100% Haul of Foreign-Aid Cargoes By U.S. Ships Urged by Congressman WASHINGTON—Support for the carriage of all U.S. government-generated cargo on Americanflag ships, and for passage of a "substantial" portion of the maritime upgrading program pending in the 90th Congress was voiced recently by members of both the House and Senate. Support for action in these ^ promised support for the mari­ social programs at home. Prime areas was made by Senator time program—proposed in the Minister Wilson stated: "Until we Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me.) and House and Senate last November are earning, year in and year out, Representative Frank Thompson, —which would extend federal aid a substantial surplus on our over­ Jr., (D-N.J.) in a seminar here to virtually all U.S.-flag operators seas payments, we are unable in­ sponsored by the 6.5 million- in the foreign trade and expand ternally or externally to do all the member AFL-CIO Maritime shipbuilding subsidies to almost things which as a nation we would Trades Department. like to do." triple their present rate. Muskie, chairman of the Senate Dent drew a comparison with Muskie warned the audience, Banking and Currency Commit­ however, that the size of the in­ the British and U.S. balance of tee's subcommittee on Interna­ creases sought for the upgrading payments deficit problems: "Here's tional Finance, said he intended of the merchant marine pose a Britain's international greatness during hearings by his committee "formidable challenge in a period and its domestic program going on the balance of payments prob­ of tight budgets." But in spite of down the drain, and the Prime lem "to devote careful and detailed this, he said, he hoped a "substan­ Minister blames it on a deficit in attention to the role foreign-flag tial part" of the rharitime program international payments. And here's vessels—including those owned drafted by Congress could be the United States, which has had by American firms—have played adopted. a balance of payments deficit in in aggravating the international 17 out of the last 18 years, and As for the enlargement of U.S. payments crisis which has disrupt­ which now is saddled with a $4 cargo preference rates above the ed our economic development present minimum of SO percent, billion deficit. The same thing policies." Muskie cautioned that "they could happen to us as happened to Dollar Outflow not be considered as a subsitute Great Britain, if we don't put our He noted that in 1966 more for more fundamental improve­ monetary house in order." than $11 billion in American dol­ ments in our shipping programs." "There is no such thing as an lars went to foreign-flag ships for automatic economy," the congress­ Raps 'Runaway' Companies the carriage of United States im­ man from Pennsylvania said, ex­ At another seminar sponsored plaining that a successful economy ports and another $2.4 billion for by the MTD, Representative. John depends on "the three basic ele­ carrying our exports. H. Dent (D-Pa.) blamed the U.S. ments of production, distribution, Thompson told the gathering of balance of payments crisis on "the and consumption" and that any . more than 100 representatives of runaway shop" as well as "the run­ nation which has tried to "cir­ labor, management and govern­ away ship". He explained that he cumvent" any one of these points ment that when "the Food for was referring to American firms has "met with economic disaster." Peace Program comes up for Con­ which are manufacturing their gressional review this year," he is "That's what we face right now, in favor of its continuation but goods outside the U.S. with cheap as long as we try to circumvent will seek the addition of a require­ labor to avoid American wage lev­ the element of distribution, and ment "that calls for moving every els, and to U.S.-owned shipping we're doing that when we try to ounce of these commodities operations registered abroad to get along without a merchant aboard United States-flag vessels." escape American taxes, wage marine," Dent added. He added that he also intends "to scales, and safety standards. He called for the imposition of see that the same formula of 100"some penalties on both of these percent carriage of governmentrunaway operations so that they generated cargoes also applies to can't undercut the American our foreign aid program." The New Jersey Congressman economy the way they've been charged officials in federal depart­ doing." "Unless we do that," Dent de­ ments with "misinterpreting" SOSO cargo preference laws with the clared, "then we're going to con­ result that SO percent has become tinue to export our American jobs PASCAGOULA, Miss.—The the maximum of U.S. aid cargoes just the same way that we're ex­ security of the U.S. stands endan­ shipped on American-flag vessels. porting our American dollars— gered as long as the nation's ship­ "Worse than that," he declared, and if we keep on the way that building program is inadequate. "they have also worked to the we're going, we're going to have Senator Thomas Kuchel (R-Cal.) detriment of our balance of pay­ the same rude awakening that our recently declared, adding his voice ments—because we ship our dol­ British cousins had a few weeks to the growing number of con­ lars abroad when we have to pay ago." gressmen dismayed at the lack of foreign ship owners and foreign Dent noted that when Britain a firm U.S. maritime policy. crewmen to carry our goods over­ recently announced a curtailment Speaking at the January 27th seas." of British defense commitments launching ceremonies here of the Both Thompson and Muskie east of Suez and a cutback of SIU Pacfic District-contracted President Fillmore, Kuchel said: U.S. Foreign Service Reps Visit SlU "I pledge my firm support for whatever is needed to bring back the American flag to preeminence on the high seas insofar as it is the place of the Congress and the Federal Government to achieve that position." Bolsters Economy The role of the American mer­ chant marine in combatting the U.S. balance-of-payments deficit was pointed out by Raymond Ickes, president of the steamship line. In 1966, he said, the mer­ chant marine's contribution to the nation's economy was about $77S million. The President Fillmore is the last of a series of five fast freight­ ers built for American President Lines. The five Seamaster-class freight­ SIU Rep. Pete Drewes recently took visitors from U.S. State Dept. ers, of' 10,830 deadweight tons on tour of headquarters. Men are preparing themselves for foreign 'each, were constructed at the Inassignments as labor attaches representing U.S. government. Shown gaiis yard here for a total of $64 here (l-r) are John Becker, Drewes, John Grimes and Jim Whillock. million. Reet Decline Endangers U.5., Kuchel Warns Report of International President by Paul Hall After more than six months of refusal by the Nation's big copper companies to bargain with their employees in good faith, 9S percent of U. S. copper mines remain idle and some 80 percent of all copper refining and frahricating facilities are still silent as 60,000 industry workers continue to strike for a fair contract. Since the strike began last July .IS, the companies have never seri­ ously sat down with representatives of the 26 striking unions to face the issues and seek an equitable solution. This despite the fact that they have been strongly urged to do so by elected officials of Utah, Montana, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico—^whose citizens are hardest hit as a result of management's stubborn and callous inaction. The fact that copper workers, whose work is as hazardous to life and health as any in the country, are way behind their counterparts in related industries—in both wages and fringe benefits—is a .glaring and indisputable reality. Their employers can no longer be permitted to selfishly ignore entirely legitimate demands for contract improve­ ments long overdue. It is high time the corporate giants of the copper industry were made to realize—as those in other industries have been in the past —that the overbearing management tactics used against American workers in the dark ages of the 19th century will not be tolerated by the unified and progressive organized labor movement of the late 1960s. Labor will see to it that the copper workers are not denied the improvements demanded in their present fight—no matter how long it takes. Already, well over $600,000 have been donated to their cause through the AFL-CIO's special fund and pledges of support continue to pour in each day. One of the most important issues at stake for the copper workers in this siege is to knock down the archaic divide-and-conquer policy of local a.fn-eements used by the companies for years to deny workers equal pay for equal work in their widely scattered facilities. Such methods have long kept employees at each mine, mill or smelter in a company-inspired state of competition with those at other operations. The strikers are seeking company-wide agreements which will assure uniform pay and benefits no matter where the facility in which they work is located. Company evasion of the truth on this particular issue, and refusal to discuss it openly, may well have to do with the fact that a sizeable number of their facilities are located in the "rightto-work" states of Utah, Montana and Arizona where local contracts could pay them off handsomely at the expense of workers. However, the chronic lung trouble, bronchitis and other occupational hazards that copper workers must contend with are the same no matter where they work and one employee should be no less protected than another. From the time the strike actually began, the unions have been continually ready to bargain collectively but the companies refused. Proposals from Capitol Hill that the President set up a fact-finding panel were quickly accepted by the unions but refused by the com­ panies. Last week, the Administration announced the creation of a panel despite repeated company opposition. Perhaps now the true facts of this unfortunate strike will berin to emerge for all to see and the copper workers will at last receive the justice they have so long been denied. Farm Worker's Right to Organize Approved by Senate Committee WASHINGTON—A bill to extend protection of the National Labor Relations Act to farm workers has been approved by a Senate Labor subcommittee. A similar measure was approved by House Labor subcommittee ^ in the first session of the 90th by Representative Frank Thomp­ son (D-N.J.). The Senate bill is Congress and is awaiting action by sponsored by Senator Harrison the full House Labor Committee. Wiliiams (D-N.J.) and was ap­ AFL-CIO President George proved by a subcommittee he Meany testified before both sub­ heads. committees, strongly urging the The 1967 AFL-CIO convention egislation. The Unjted Farm adopted a resolution declaring Workers Organizing Committee that labor would "devote every and a number of religious and possible effort to secure passage civil rights organizations entered of federal and state legislation similar testimony. extending benefits and coverage Farm workers are currently ex­ to farm workers equal to other cluded from the basic protection workers, with special emphasis at of the NLRA which establishes this time on bills now in Congress the right of workers to organize which would extend the coverage and participate in collective bar­ of the National Labor Relations gaining. Farm workers do not Act to Agriculture workers." lave any call on the National LaThe UFWOC recently won )or Relations Board in setting up a favorable ruling from a Na­ representation elections, filing un- tional Labor Relations Board 'air labor practices, etc. examiner in the union's long The bill in the House is spon- effort to win bargaining rights for sorrd by Representative Jam's shed workers of the Starr P'-oO'Hara (D-Mich.) and was ap­ duce Co., at Rio Grande City, proved by a subcommittee headed Texas. II )I i I �February 2„ 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Lowering the Boom 1- ^ Raymond LiozzI, who attends SIU Deck Officer's School in New York, studies a working model that includes winches, lines, booms and han­ dling gear used in the loading and unloading of cargo. Model is also used to demonstrate the correct way to get cargo into hold. Afl-ClO Cites Public Service Jobs As Unemployment Problem Solution WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO pledged its support to Presi­ dent Johnson's $2.1 billion manpower program of job training for 500,000 hard-core unemployed while emphasizing the necessity for additional legislation to ^ create one million public service employment opportunities for those who now suffer serious dis­ jobs. advantages in finding and holding Federation President George jobs." Meany said the measures proposed But we must not lose sight, by the President in his manpower message to Congress "are a sig­ Meany added, of the "inescapable nificant step in the expansion of proposition that the government must be the employer of last re­ sort," and that until legislation is passed to provide the necessary public service jobs "the basic problem of chronic unemployment and poverty, not only in our cities, but our rural areas as well, will not be effectively solved." SIU Urges Posting Of Vessel's Cargo To Help Fight Fires NEW YORK—SIU Safety Di­ rector Joe Algina rapped a pro­ posal by Coast Guard and industry representatives to reduce the crew on a ship's emergency inflatable liferaft at a Coast Guard-spon­ sored conference held here on January 22. Algina also called for the posting of a chemical guide on each ship which would reveal the contents of the ships cargo in case of fire. The conference, attended by labor, industry, and Coast Guard representatives, was called "to pro­ vide an opportunity ... to discuss and resolve problems in the field of merchant marine safety and port security." Algina expressed strong concern over the safety and efficiency of the inflatable liferaft operation, stressing that the presently-requir­ ed three-man crew must be main­ tained. He branded inadequate the Coast Guard suggestion for a twoman crew and the proposal by some members of industry for a liferaft crew of only one man. In calling for the posting of a chemical guide or chemcard in the ship's messroom, Algina said thai one of the difficulties in fight­ ing a shipboard fire is the fact that the captain and crew are often un­ aware of the nature of the cargo. Algina stressed that this was es­ pecially true when the cargo was containerized. The SIU Safety Director said that the posted chemcard would specify the cargoes carried and also outline recommended firefighting procedures. Programs Outdated Meany hailed the President's proposals to improve occupational safety and health programs as "long overdue," noting that the states have "failed miserably in this area," and that the federal programs are "outdated, out­ moded and almost unenforced." The President spelled out in his message his proposal first set out in the State of the Union message for a $2.1 billion manpower pro­ gram "to help Americans who want to work to get a job." (See story on page 11.) The new program, he said, is a 25 percent increase over the cur­ rent fiscal year expenditures and will add $442 million to the man­ power efforts. Noting successful test efforts of on-the-job training in private in­ dustry, the President proposed a permanent program to put 100,000 men and women in jobs by June 1969 and 500,000 by 1971. The program—Job Opportuni­ ties in Business Sector (JOBS) would be "a new partnership be­ tween government and private in­ dustry to train and hire the hard­ core unemployed," the President said, with $350 million earmarked to support the program. The government ,he said, will identify the unemployed and the companies will train them and offer jobs, bearing the normal cost of training. The extra costs of preparing the hard-core, unem­ ployed for training will be borne by the government. Page Three SIU Raps President's Budget Cutback In Ship Construction Subsidy Funds WASHINGTON—SIU President Paul Hall has rapped President Johnson's Budget Message to Congress as one which "reflects a lack of awareness of maritime's essential role in our defense efforts and our peacetime economy." 'In a budget calling for $80 f MARAD plans to let contracts for showed that the reduction from billion for military and defense only 15 vessels in the current fiscal $278 million to $122 million purposes," Hall said this week, year which ends June 30. in ship construction outlays "it would seem reasonable and amounted to a cutback of $156 Prior to the budget message. practical to provide a sum equal million. Administration plans had called to one percent of that amount to Of the $278 million involved for subsidization of 24 new ships strengthen our fourth arm of in fiscal 1968 but the total will for 1968, MARAD claims it ex­ defense, the merchant marine. now be nine less than that. Thus pects to obligate most of the $175 "Military considerations aside, only eight of these will be ac­ million left over beyond the $103 an investment in maritime would counted for by the $122 million million slated for carry-over to be a powerful factor in reducing to be obligated during the next 1969 before the current fiscal year the chronic deficit in our balance fiscal year and the ninth pre­ expires. of payments—because out of the sumably will not be contracted Gulick said that the agency present $4 billion deficit, $3.6 until fiscal 1970. already has contracted for the billion is the direct result of pay­ Originally MARAD had a total construction of 11 vessels this ments to foreign-flag ships to carry our import-export cargoes. This of $278 million available for use year—at a cost to the government underscores the need for the posi­ in ship-construction contracts this of about $120 million—and that tive maritime program which the fiscal year. Some $143 million of contracts are expected to be let government promised three years this was from the fiscal 1968 ap­ for the four more costing about ago but has never delivered," the propriation and the other $135 .$46 million prior to the begin­ million was carried forward from ning of fiscal 1969 next July 1. SIU President concluded. In a sharp reduction of the unused funds authorized by Con­ He added that MARAD's pro­ jected obligations for construc­ nation's subsidized ship construc­ gress for 1967. tion subsidies in fiscal 1969 will Gulick pointed out that the new tion program. President Johnson be some $108 million. proposed in his annual Budget budget anticipates a carryover of Johnson's proposed national Message to Congress this week $103 million from the present fis­ that the funds available to the cal year plus an additional ap­ budget—at $ 186.1 billion—also Maritime Administration ship for propriation for 1969 of $119.8 cut the overall MARAD budget million. However, he said, since to $362.9 million, some $25 mil­ construction subsidies in fiscal $101 million of the new appro­ lion below the 387.9 million ap­ 1969 should be cut back by more priation is due to be carried over propriated for this year. than half—from $278 million to until fiscal 1970, there will be only The requested amount for mari­ $122 million. $122 million actually left to be time research and development Acting Maritime Administrator -James W. Gulick later explained committed for new vessel contracts was also down about one-third, to $6.7 million, but ship operating that under the new Isudget, in fiscal 1969. In a special table outlining the differential subsidies were left un­ funds would be provided to con­ tract for eight subsidized freighters major budget reductions from changed at the 1968 level of $213 in fiscal 1969. He added that 1968 program levels, the President million. Congressman Scores US Reliance On WWII Reserve Ship Retreads' BALTIMORE—Declaring that "rust buckets" cannot be retreaded. Representative Thomas Downing (D-Va.) recently scored U. S. reliance on vintage World War II ships for the vital supply line to our troops in Vietnam. Americans fighting in Vietnam, Downing told a recent meeting of the Propeller Qub here, are ^ gram on its own. "We introduced retreading a rust bucket." better equipped and trained Downing recalled statements by the legislation which we had ear­ than ever before in our history the MSTS last month which lier hoped would come to Con­ and yet "the condition of their "spoke loud and clear" that we gress as an Administration pro­ supply line is worse." have by no means "enough posal." Pointing to the relationship be­ American-flag ships to meet our Reaffirming his support of an tween the Southeast Asian conflict needs of the future." independent maritime administra­ and the American maritime indus­ "Who is kidding whom?" he tion, Downing reminded his audi­ try, the member of the House asked. "How could we possibly ence that more than 100 members Merchant Marine and Fisheries have enough ships to meet our of the House had sponsored leg­ Committee asked; future needs when we do not have islation to this end last year. "Who maintains the lifeline to enough to meet our present needs "Nothing like this has ever our men overseas? Who is fight­ —military and commercial?" happened before," he declared, Urgent Need ing this war in Vietnam? Those and it is "a clear indication of the Predicting victory this year for national interest in this most brave men who stand lonely vigils in rice paddies and jungles ... are an urgently needed maritime pressing national need. Our vic­ connected to (our) great land not program, Downing declared that tory in the House was obvious only by blood and a common he wanted to "make one thing from the start in the face of clear . . . the current session of known opposition from the Ad­ cause. Congress will act." ministration." "Sixty-five percent of those "Members of both houses are brave fighting men went to Viet­ Out of Place nam in American bottoms under well aware of what we must do," "It has been obvious for years American flags. These ships were he said. "I believe we will get that the Commerce Department is the program that is so vitally manned by equally brave Ameri­ not the proper place for the Mari­ needed to rebuild our maritime cans who were prepared to lay time Administration," he said, and industry and I believe it will be down their lives as their predeces­ "neither is the Department of funded this year. In my judgment, sors did before them in wars al­ Transportation." we have the votes and they will most forgotten." be cast." "All we have said in the House Ships in Bad Shape Downing noted that when the is that MARAD deserves more Many of the ships which supply Administration's "fiscal crisis" de­ importance and that the_ unique­ Vietnam are tired veterans of veloped last September, expected ness of ocean transportation—so other wars, the Virginia Congress­ White House action on a maritime different from all other forms of man said, and declared that the program was "sidetracked" but, transportation—can best be ad­ ships which make up our supply "believing that the national needs ministered by a specialized agency line to Vietnam are in much worse in both commerce and defense under knowledgeable and dedi­ shape than they were in World justified the expense," Congress cated leadership," Downing con­ War II and "there is no way of went ahead with a maritime pro­ cluded. �Page Four FebruarTT 2, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG SubsUizedLines'Abuse of US. funds Rupped by Sblpbuildets Union Heud New SlU Pensioner WASHINGTON—A Congressional investigation into an alleged lag in shipbuilding replacepient by subsidized lines, use by these lines of their capital reserve funds for diversification, and foreign construction of containers to be used on ships receiving government subsidy, has been called for by Andrew A. Pettis, vice-president of the AFL-CIO Industrial Un­ 1936, and this is happening with companies may put the monies ion of Marine and Shipbuilding the consent of the Maritime Ad­ in their untaxed capital or con­ ministration," the letter continued. struction reserve funds, and been Workers of America. "It is also very noticeable that informed that none of the direct Pettis requested the probe in many of the (subsidized) shipping funds can be spent for purchase of a letter to Representative Edward lines are actively engaged in pro­ containers manufactured abroad. A. Garmatz (D-Md.), chairman grams of diversification . . . with­ But he said he was "still won­ of the House Merchant Marine drawing millions of dollars from dering if money, withdrawn from and Fisheries Committee, in the capital reserve fund for the the special reserve fund can be which he also listed an organized purpose of investing in maritime used, after withdrawal, to buy container consortium and merg­ business or industry or in nonforeign containers. Testimony last ers within the subsidized sector maritime business or industry. year before your committee in of the merchant marine as addi­ regard to the legislation on con­ "What adverse effect will this tional areas which require look­ tainer size revealed that one ship­ SIU Patrolman Luigi lovino (right) has the happy task of present­ withdrawal of millions of dollars ing into. ping line was building containers ing Charlie Stephens with his pension check. Brother Stephens is The union official charged that have on the replacement ship in foreign country." program? Will it drain money 66 years old and he last sailed in Alcoa Trader's steward dept. while certain legislative leaders away to the extent that their obli­ Referring to Gulick's statement are waging an all-out campaign to rehabilitate and instill viability gations under the Merchant Ma­ in his 1967 Review and Forecast in the U.S. merchant marine, rine Act . . . become a mockery? that one of the principal needs there seems to be ample evidence First we have the 'runaway for­ of the U.S. merchant marine is that other factors are working eign-flag ships' and now, we are "for greater investment of private against the effort to improve this faced with 'runaway money' from capital in American shipping" and segment of American industry some of the American-flag sub­ the greatest possible reduction of sidized shipping lines." risk to "make the venture more and are, in fact, eroding it. attractive to investors," Pettis said Pettis further noted the trend by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative He noted that while funds had he had "no quarrel" with Gulick's been made available during fiscal toward mergers in the subsidized basic premise. California health standards were dealt a blow when Governor 1967 for construction of the small sector and the fact that they are . . But I wonder how you Ronald Reagan refused to reappoint Dr. Lester Breslow as State total of 13 ships, an award was organizing consortia—national or international cartels—and won­ are going to make any investment made to build only one of them. dered what effect "these great project attractive to outside pri­ Director of Public Health. This is his penalty for fighting for Again in fiscal 1968 the budget monopolies" would have on our vate capital when the shipping meaningful public health programs that rubbed special interest called for 13 vessels and awards own merchant marine. "We lines involved in the American groups the wrong way. Recognized by many as the top physician were made for just 11 of them. : could end up with control of the jnerchant marine exude no con­ in the field of public health ® Thus, Pettrs pointed out, of the consortia entirely in the hands of fidence in investing their own in this nation. Dr. Breslow vigor­ manufacturers, farmers, workers $280 million allocated for vessel foreign shipping lines," he warned. money in it but, on the contrary, ously opposed a legislative pro­ and transporters. It has sought to construction in the two fiscal The lUMSWA vice president are withdrawing their millions posal aimed at eliminating the provide better means of detecting years—$140 million in each year also told Garmatz that he had from the special reserve fund for bureau of occupational health in and treating persons suffering from —less than $140 million was actu­ overexposure to these pesticides. recently been in correspondence the purpose of investing them in his department. ally committed because just 12 with the office of Acting Maritime non-maritime business and indus­ Dr. Breslow was responsible Under Dr. Breslow's guidance, awards were made. Administrator James W. Gulick try with the consent and approval the bureau has done pioneer work for initiating work on the adverse Replacements Behind on the uses to which subsidized of the Maritime Administration." on the dangers of pesticides to effect of excessive environmental noise levels in industry and has "It has been testified to many been a leader in the fight to curb times in the Merchant Marine air pollution. Now, because the Committees of Congress that the Legislature is faced with the Ad­ replacement schedule of the sub­ ministration's f r e e-swinging eco­ sidized lines is 90 to 100 ships nomic ax, the bureau's program short of the replacement commit­ has been cut by 30 percent. ments," Pettis wrote Garmatz, and the "accusation has been that Wilmington the government was reluctant to appropriate its share of the money Shipping has slowed down here necessary to construct the ships" for awhile, but remained fairly while spokesmen for the sub­ active for FOWT's and AB's. We sidized lines claimed the compa­ expect things to pick up soon. nies "wanted to build ... up The Seatrain Savannah has signedto 100 ships and had the money on a new crew and six vessels are for at least 35 ships." in transit. Still we have the present situa­ George Quinones, just back tion whereby the "subsidized lines from a long trip on the Savannah, are asking and receiving delays is looking for another crane main­ in their shipbuilding program." tenance job. Henry Davile Hyde Strike De La Cmz Mattair "While you arid other members of Congress are sponsoring legis­ Ed Lane, one of our local pen­ The names of seven Seafarers were added to the ever-growing list of those men collecting an lation to increase the number and sioners, stopped by the hall with strength of the merchant marine, SIU pension after a career at sea. The newcomers to the pension fold are: Diosoro De La Cruz, his wife to say hello and see how other factors are working to Juan Davila, Horace Gray, Wallace Hyde, George Mattair, Sam Henry and William Strike. things are going. Ed was a FWT Diosoro De La Cruz was a ^ diminish the merchant marine by and told us he misses his old ship­ postponement of their obligations cook and his last ship was the Islands, he lives in Santurce, Pu­ Savannah in 1942. He sailed as mates. under the Merchant Marine Act, Warrior. Born in the Philippine erto Rico, with his wife, Herminia. AB and bosun. His last ship was Seatfle Seafarer De La Cruz joined the the Del Mar.. Brother Mattair SIU in New York lives in Jacksonville, Fla. Shipping has been fair since our and sailed for 20 A member of the steward de­ last report but prospects look SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS years. partment, Sam Henry joined the brighter for the coming period Juan Davila SIU in Mobile in 1944. He was with the Columbia Eagle and Steel December 1 - December 31, 1967 joined the Union bom in Bellview, Ala., and makes Flyer expected to take-on a full Number of Amount in Baltimore, his home in Mobile. Brother crew. Benefits Paid where he makes Henry's last ship was the Clai­ Tom Driscoll just shipped as his home. A na­ borne. AB on the Annlston Victory, sail­ Hospital Benefits 4,459 $ 48,599.52 tive of the Canary Death Benefits 42 100,307.92 William Strike sailed in the en­ ing for the Far East. Islands, he sailed Disability Benefits 1,067 241,925.00 gine department and joined the Gray Carl Olsen has been riding the as AB. His last Maternity Benefits 35 7,004.00 Union in San Francisco. A native Sea-Land ships to Alaska recently. ship was the Norina. Dependents Benefits 416 84,310.84 of Minnesota, he resides in El After a rest, he'll be ready to go Horace Gray was a FWT, join­ Optical Benefits 103 1,558.25 Monte, Calif. His last ship was again. "Ollie" sails in the deck ing the Union in Mobile. A 21Oiit-Patient Benefits ........ 4,587 35,384.00 the City of Alma. departntpnt. year man, his last ship was the Wallace Hyde joined the Union After sailing on the Seatrain Summary 10,709 519,089.53 Carroll Victory. Seafarer Gray was born in Alabama and resides in New York in 1946. An AB. Maine as chief cook, Harry Dean Vacation Benefits 1,662 681,121.94 his last ship was Seatrain Maine. is spending some time at home in in Seattle. Total Welfare, Vacation Hyde Was born in New York and Portland. He'll be ready to sail George Mattair was born in Benefits Paid Tifis Period 12,371 $1,200,211.47 Georgia and joined the SIU in resides in Baltimore. in a few weeks. -I "I ^i I The Pacific Coast Growing SIU Pension Roster Adds Seven Seafarer Retirees 'f iv T- tl �February 2, 1968 Seafarer Rosario Retires on Pension SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Runaway Ship Loopholes Endanger US Foreign Investment Cathask WASHINGTON—^The Commerce Department has been urged to direct particular attention to the runaway-flag shipping practices of U.S. companies when establishing the controls on foreign invest­ ment requested by President Johnson to help correct the nation's balance of payments deficit. Representative Edward A. ® ,, ~ 7 Since the beginning of World ^ /TN 1. • r as well. The restrictions will not Garmatz (D-Md.), chairman of apply to lesser developed nations. War II, the government has freely the House Merchant Marine American investment in for­ allowed U.S. companies and indi­ and Fisheries Committee, called eign-flag shipping has totalled viduals to build and register ves­ for the crack-down on American close to six billion dollars since sels aboard. This has resulted in firms and individuals who operate 1946, Garmatz declared, adding: the establishment of vast private foreign-flag vessels in a letter to "I am sure you agree that such fleets owned or controlled by Commerce Secretary Alexander investment should be subject to the American citizens, and operated B. Trowbridge. Trowbridge has same limitations as any other type principally under the flags of been assigned the job of writing of capital outflow." Liberia and Panama. the regulations for the Administra­ Practice Continued Seeking to insure such limita­ tion's stiff balance of payments When the practice was allowed program which will halt new di­ tion, the Maryland Democrat urged that, while working out the to continue after the war it be­ rect investment by U.S. companies regulations, Trowbridge keep in came a tax dodge for U.S. firms Santiago Rosario (right) is presented with his first pension in the developed countries of mind "the unusual characteristics who at the same time evaded U.S. check by SlU Representative George McCartney. Western Europe and cut down on of merchant marine operations, wage and safety standards. Re­ Brother Rosario, who sailed in engine dept., resides in Brooklyn. the dollar outflow in other areas which do not lend themselves well sultant loss of tax revenue to the to the more familiar statistical government has amounted to and economic categories." If these many billions of dollars. "special characteristics" are not Since 1946, Garmatz reminded taken into consideration, he cau­ the Commerce Secretary, a total tioned, "a significant loophole of 1,167 ships—over 35.6 million may be created." deadweight tons—^have been built "I would further call to your in foreign yards by American attention," Garmatz wrote, "the owners at a cost of some $5.7 By Sidney Margollns fact that virtually all the capital billion. During the same postwar while the large chains like Sears, Ward and to finance such investments goes period, he said, only 590 mer­ How Much Truth in Lending? Penney and the department stores continue to to developed countries, though chant vessels have been con­ The proposed law to require lenders and say "IV2 percent a month." many of the ships may be nomi­ structed in U.S. shipyards for an stores to tell the annual interest rates on loans nally registered under the flags of overall total of just 7.7 million Because their pleas are proving to be influ­ and installment purchases is expected to reach less developed countries. gross tons. ential, the furniture men and bankers may yet the floor of the House of Representatives in One of the "special characteris­ ". . . If specific regulations are win for consumers what they were not able to ' February for a vote on how much truth you tics" of merchant marine opera­ formulated to control the fore­ win for themselves. When the bill approved are to be told. going situation, I should appreci­ tions mentioned by Garmatz, and by the committee comes before the full House ate being informed," he added. which would have to be consid­ The irony is that if the House passes a rela­ of Representatives for a vote, Mrs. Sullivan Shipping was omitted entirely ered in restricting American in­ tively useful law, it will be because bankers and the Congressmen supporting her are going in President Johnson's proposals vestment in runaway fleets, is the and furniture dealers want the bill to cover to try to include revolving credit in the dis­ for bridging the balance of pay­ category into which such invest­ their competitors—the department stores and closure requirement. ments gap an^ in his orders to ment would fall. Most of the for­ the mail-order companies—as well as them­ They also plan to try to include transactions Trowbridge. Numerous Congress­ eign shipbuilding is actually done selves, but not because consumers have spoken on which the finance charges are less than $10. up. The Congressmen have not heard from men have recently criticised this in industrial nations such as those These are exempt as the bill now stands. Un­ lack and reminded the Adminis­ aimed at by the President's cut­ the man paying $240 in finance charges on a fortunately, the Federal Reserve Bank had tration of the great contribution off program. However, there is no $500 used car, and the working mother who suggested this exemption as an aid to small got trapped into paying $400 for a movie the merchant marine could make planned general restriction on the business. But the people who really want this toward eliminating the balance of flow of U.S. dollars to underde­ camera on the promise of bonuses. exemption are bankers and other lenders who payments deficit if the govern­ veloped countries — such as These real victims of the deceptions in the charge a minimum fee of, say $5 for a onement would insist on greater use Liberia, and probably Panama, way finance charges are stated, and the gar­ month loan of $100. They don't want to have of U.S.-flag ships in the carriage where most of the runaway ves­ nishee and other harsh collection laws which to say that this is the equivalent of a true an­ of its cargo. sels are registered. make possible credit frauds, may not realize nual interest rate of 60 percent. In contrast, that their letters are crucial in convincing their for such a short loan a credit union would Congressmen to help pass an effective law. charge one percent a month (12 percent a year) or just $1 in this example. Cite Lack of Letters The third big argument in the proposed bill Congressmen not in sympathy with "truth is over garnishment. Congresswoman Sullivan in lending" are making a big point of the lack and her allies wanted to ban garnishments of letters from ordinary families. Apparently completely. Not only have a number of local these Congressmen do not realize that many labor councils asked that garnishments be workingmen do not have private secretaries. WASHINGTON—^The AFL-CIO's social security director urged eliminated, but the national AFL-CIO at its For some, writing a letter may be painful even prompt steps to curb "skyrocketing" doctors' fees and medical costs recent convention went on record urging that if they still have faith that their Congressmen that have forced a sharp jump in Medicare insurance premiums. they be banned. will listen to them. In fact, many of the people The 33V6 percent premium hike for voluntary medical insurance un­ who tend to get trapped by/ credit frauds may Will Not End Frauds der Medicare that takes effect April 1 "could have been prevented," not even realize that Congress is arguing over declared Bert Seidman, director of the AFL-CIO's Department of The bill as it now stands would limit the a truth in lending law. They know they have amount that can be garnished to 10 percent Social Security. been trapped. But they may not know why. of the wages over $30. This is more humane "Steps should be taken right now to hold down physicians' fees The bill that has been approved by the House than the laws in some states which permit gar­ and other medical costs, which are rising sky-high," Seidman said. He Committee on Banking and Currency would nishees of as much as 50 percent of pay. But urged tightening the reimbursement system that now allows doctors require banks, loan companies and installment this humane gesture will not end any of the and hospitals to "decide for themselves, exclusively, what their charges dealers to tell the true annual rates but not the present frauds, and would merely help un­ will be." His statements came on the network radio interview. Labor large retailers who feature "revolving credit" scrupulous sellers collect exaggerated debts even News Conference, heard Tuesdays at 7:35 p.m., EST on the Mutual plans. These often also are called "junior if they have to wait a little longer. Broadcasting System. charge accounts" and "budget charge accounts." Seidman said that the "responsibility for holding down the costs of Of slightly more help is a provision in the Such revolving charge accounts usually cost medical care extends all across the board." The government, he said, present bill that would prevent an employer you 18 percent a year. But the stores and should take a leadership role by setting reimbursement standards that from firing for one garnishee. catalogue houses want to continue to say that are "fair to the government itself—and that means all of us as citizens— The garnishee problem is so serious that the the rate is U/i percent a month. Congressfair to those who are covered by the programs, and fair to the physicians Washington State Labor Council even devoted woman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) has been and hospitals." part of its annual Christmas greeting this year leading the battle to require the revolvingSuch standards would also be a "yardstick" by which third-party to a warning against garnishees. (The council credit sellers to tell the true annual rate. But contractors such as insurance companies. Blue Cross and Blue Shield, reported that juk one employer, Boeing in Congressman Richard T. Hanna (D-Calif.) could measure the reasonableness of the fees and charges they pay for Seattle, has some 500 wage garnishments a became the champion of the stores, and made their clients and subscribers, he said. month brought against its workers "by credi­ the motion which would exclude revolving Seidman also called for more effort to increase the efficiency of tors who force the company and the courts to credit from this requirement. medical services and make fuller use of medical facilities. become little better than collection agencies.") Now that the bill is about to be considered "We ought to be using the doctor for the things that he can do best, If you have something you want to tell your by the entire House, the furniture dealers and and using nurses and others who are trained to do som- of the things Congressman about the pending "truth in lend­ bankers are urging their Congressmen to in­ that do not require the doctor's degree of professional skill," he said. ing" bill (for example, whether you are for or clude revolving charge accounts too. They At the same time, he said, it should be determined whether hospitals against including revolving credit), you can feel it will harm them if they have to say that write to him care of the House of Representa­ are duplicating personnel and facilities, and whether hospitals are being their rates are 12, 24 or 36 percent a year, tives Office Building, Washington, D. C. 20515. I fully utilized at all times. OUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide to Better AFL-CIO Urges Govt. Action To Curb Medicare Costs �Page Six Gulf G inlanti Waters DIstrii SlU Deck Officers' Upgrading Qualifies 3 More for Licenses Three additional Seafarers have received deck officers' licenses bringing to 23 the number of SlU deck department men who have successfully completed courses at the school jointly sponsored by the SIU and the American Marr ^ TT": T satisfaction of his readiness to itime Officer's union. take the examinations. George McManus is a new The training program was in­ third mate and previously sailed stituted in line with the SIU's as AB. He was born in Brooklyn objective of encourgaging and asand resides in that city with his wife, Katherine. McManus joined the SIU in New York in 1963. He is 48 years old. Raymond Kroupa is a new third mate. The 42year-old former AB joined the Kroupa Jankowskl J Union in New York in 1953. sisting unlicensed personnel to McManus Born in Philadel­ upgrade themselves. phia, he still lives in that city. Seafarers can participate in the Kroupa served two years in the course of instruction at no cost Navy. to themselves. They will be pro­ Frank Jankowiski is a new third vided with meals, hotel lodgings mate. A former AB and bosun, and subsistence payments of $110 he is 59 years old and joined the per week while in training. Union in Norfolk in 1941. JanThis in-training assistance is kowski is a native of New York the same as that available to en­ City and lives in Jackson Heights, gine department Seafarers who are Queens. enrolled in the union training pro­ Jointly Operated gram to prepare engine depart­ The training program, operated ment men for their licensed engi­ under a reciprocal agreement be­ neer's examination. tween the SIU and the American SIU deck department men in­ Marine Officers Union, is the first terested in the program should ap­ of its type in the industry. ply immediately, or obtain addi­ Applicants can begin training tional information at any SIU hall, at any time. The period of in­ or directly at SIU headquarters, struction is determined by each 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, member's individual ability and New York 11232. The telephone knowledge, and the instructor's number is HYacinth 9-6600. From Jon. 11, 1968 to Jon. 24, 1968 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area The SIU is hosting 47 striking farm workers from California who have come East to gather support in their struggle against the Giumarra Vineyard Corporation. Not only are these workers denied protection under the National- Labor Relations Act, minimum wage, child labor laws and unemployment insurance, they have the ultra-conservative Administration of Governor Reagan extending the boards. John Gala sailed as an oiler on tacit approval of anti-union action. the Vantage Venture. He enjoyed The Giumarra company has this "floating hotel" and was sorry used scab tactics and violence in to get off. its efforts to break the will of the John Chermesino spent some striking workers. The union, with time with his family after a car­ the full backing of the AFL-CIO, penter's job on the Steel Traveler. is determined to hold out until Baltimore final victory. We urge Seafarers not to buy Giumarra grape pro­ James MacGregor would like ducts and to do everything they a Far East run after sailing as can to help our union brothers in deck engineer during a trip aboard their fight for a decent standard of the Penmar. living. Norfolk Carl Hawks said he had a good voyage on the Commander. Lots of fine chow and "a very good crew," Carl reported. After a re­ laxing vacation, he's looking for a job on a coastwise ship. Charles Hones was an AB on Serrano Gala the Merrimac and after a rest on the beach he's ready to go. Charlie James Baack just upgraded had good luck this winter hunting from wiper to FWT. in North Carolina. Puerto Rico Walter Butterton is out of the Luis Serrano just piled off the USPHS Hospital and FFD. Walt Arizpa after an intercoastal voy­ will take the first good job in the age. Henry Bentz took an AB's deck department to hit the boards. job on the Young America. Some Boston of the Seafarers who recently Joseph Garello was chief cook shinned out of here include Angel on the Our Lady of Peace last Passanera, Armendo De Jesus, time out." After a stay iii drydock, Luis Hemandez, Felix Serrano he's waiting for a good job to hit I and Trinidad Navarro. Class A Class B 7 4 75 61 5 8 18 17 12 21 14 15 5 4 18 17 70 30 18 42 17 18 64 25 7 22 330 284 Class A Class B Class C 2 2 3 44 50 27 6 5 4 7 8 11 8 12 20 11 12 11 3 11 10 0 0 2 0 28 59 28 33 7 12 11 18 22 42 17 6 14 15 209 141 230 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups All Groups Qass A Class B Class C Class A Class B Port 1 2 2 7 2 Boston 10 49 32 29 New York 45 6 5 8 Philadelphia 13 4 3 11 9 Baltimore 10 14 11 15 8 Norfolk 10 13 9 13 5 Jacksonville 8 11 7 1 8 Tampa 5 5 1 2 2 16 12 Mobile 1 33 38 49 New Orleans .... 47 3 28 25 20 Houston 31 17 15 11 Wilmington 14 15 15 38 19 18 60 San Francisco ... 10 9 13 22 3 Seattle 90 180 225 235 248 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle foteiT The Atlantic Coast February 2, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 3 4 19 42 8 8 9 14 8 7 10 5 6 6 8 17 35 59 22 16 21 14 40 41 13 5 237 203 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B1 Class C 2 1 1 12 12 37 1 8 4 6 5 7 18 4 12 13 6 4 3 6 5 1 1 3 3 16 27 3 9 17 18 12 8 8 44 20 11 9 4 128 99 154 Class A Class B 4 16 102 171 21 29 63 120 35 , 25 13 16 6 14 107 60 222 103 110 58 27 1 64 0 39 7 960 473 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 7 3 128 112 16 10 76 77 20 23 10 10 9 7 64 74 139 119 105 73 19 1 40 2 13 26 539 644 1 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 2 5 98 31 12 22 49 54 13 12 5 4 4 12 42 57 105 . 219 60 44 0 15 1 45 37 13 337 . 624 Norway Outpaces U.S. in Shipbuilding LONDON—A nation smaller than the state of New Mexico has swept far ahead of the. United States in merchant marine tonnage added during the last three months of 1967. Lloyd's Register of Shipping reports that Nor­ way's merchant marine grew by 1,745,217 tons in the last quarter of 1967, or more than three times the expansion of the American merchant fleet in the same period. While eight countries took on more mer­ chant marine tonnage in the last quarter than the United States. America trailed behind eleven others in total orders, having only oneseventeenth as much tonnage on order at year's end as the leading nation, Japan. America also dipped to number eight in actual tonnage under construction, again trail­ ing with one one-ninth as much tonnage under construction as Japan. Norway led the list of countries making the largest additions to their fleets, with 1,745,217 tons. Next were Liberia with 1,710,673 tons, Japan with 1,672,338 tons, the United King­ dom with 1,405,469 tons, the USSR with an estimated 672,888 tons, France with 600,403 tons, Italy with 564,242 tons. West Germany with 533,357 tons, and the U.S. with 522,892 tons. Orders Low Gross tonnage of merchant vessels actually under construction was slightly down in the final quarter of 1967, notes Lloyd's, but the total world order book for shipyards hit a record 40,351,369 gross tons at the end of the year. This was 800,733 tons higher than fig­ ures given for the third quarter. At the end of 1967 Japan led with a total order book of 17.164.513 tons, followed by Sweden with 3,143,719 tons. West Germany with 2.854.112 tons, France with 2,587 500 tons, Britain with 2,386,151 tons, and Italy with 1,762,265 tons. Others with over a million tons on order were Denmark, Norway, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States (with 1,095,912 tons), and Yugoslavia. Figures for vessels actually under construc­ tion again placed Japan first with 4,762,036 tons, followed by Britain with 1,248,232 tons. West Germany with 945,598 tons, and Italy with 803,366 tons. The only other nations building over 500,000 tons were France, Swe­ den, Spain, and, with only 507,902 tons, the United States. This represented an increase for the U.S. over the last period, in its total order book by 150,762 tons and vessels under construction by 2,767 tons. At the same time, the figures showed a downward turn for Britain, Sweden, and West Germany in vessels on the slipways. Construction Dips Lloyd's notes that vessels under construction around the world at the end of the year num­ bered 1,775 totalling 13,359,130 tons, down by 36,655 tons from the record return for the third quarter of the year. Ships under construction, reported Lloyd's, numbered 60 totalling over 50,000 gross tons. Tankers accounted for 38.4 percent, bulkers for 32.1 percent, and cargo ships (of 2000 tons and over) for 19 percent. Oil tanker tonnage under construction was 5,133,934 (up 598,801 from the third quarter). Next were bulk carriers at 4,287,144 (down 482,268), and general cargo ships at 2,544,005 (down 8,974). The balance consisted of fishing vessels of all types. The Lloyd's report points out that Japan's output has nearly doubled since 1964, with an increase of almost a million tons launched dur­ ing 1967. Britain last year had its highest out­ put since 1960. Slightly over 32 percent of world tonnag-* under construction is available for classifica tion with Lloyd's, no returns were given by Russia or Red China, the British firm said. .r • < �February 2, 1968 • SEAFARERS Union Drive Gains at Stevens After Surpreme Court Ruling LOG Page Seven The High Cost of Living CHARLOTTE, N. C.—A "blanket of fear" that has smothered J. P. Stevens & Co. for five long years is slowly lifting, union organ­ izers and workers reinstated to their jobs reported here. Testimony to a new surge of union interest came as Stevens' employes and union leaders gathered to pledge support for a renewed organizing drive at the textile chain's mills in North and South Carolina. t The catalyst for the transformation, all agreed, was the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision which left stand a lower court order to Stevens to rehire 71 discharged workers with hack pay. They were the victims of a campaign in which Stevens "flagrantly, cynically and unlawfully" denied workers their rights in an effort to crush the Textile Workers Union of America, the court declared. More recently, the same lower court ordered the rehiring with hack pay of 17 additional workers who were fired during TWUA's or­ ganizing drive, going hack to 1963. Stevens' workers were enthusiastic and their voices were filled with pride as they described a new atmosphere in their workplaces: "They're not afraid to take a leaflet," said one worker from Green­ ville, S.C. "They're ready to go all the way," said another from Slater, S.C. "We'll win this time at Rock Hill," said a third. One rehired worker said, "When I walked hack into the plant you'd think I was part owner of the place. They were real rosy." The wife of a reinstated worker described the scene in a plant when a company supervisor assembled workers to read the court order reinstating fired employes: "They stopped the machinery—it got very quiet ... I could hear the people all around me buzzing—'It's about that union leaflet.' 'Didn't think they would do it.' 'How about that?' They all looked at me^when they mentioned my husband's name. I'll tell you—some of the terror just disappeared right then." A lawyer from one of the mill towns, who had supported the union and came to the meeting, said, "The company won't be able to pick a jury soon. You can't throw a rock without hitting a union man." TWUA President William Pollock said the Supreme Court decision "has made it plain that every textile worker who exercises his right to join a union will be fully protected." He predicted the company's employes "will resume their efforts to build a union and engage in collective bargaining, as they have every right to do." >1 I • President Johnson has reap­ pointed M. S. Novik, radio-TV consultant for the AFL-CIO, and Editor Palmer Hoyt of the Denver Post to three-year terms on the Advisory Commission on Infor­ mation. The five-member panel meets monthly to evaluate the pol­ icies and programs of the U.S. Information Agency. Other mem­ bers are Publisher-Editor Thomas V. H. Vail of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, President Frank Stanton of the Columbia Broadcasting Sys­ tem and Sigurd S. Larmon, New York advertising executive. * • » Hugh W. Sheehan has been ap­ pointed AFL-CIO Community Services liaison with the American Red Cross in the western area, AFL-CIO Community Services Director Leo Perlis announced. He succeeds Joseph Rodell who has retired. A native of, Portland, Ore., and a graduate of Lewis and Clark University, Sheehan is a •member of the State, County and Municipal Employees and has been serving it as an international representative. He has been active in union and community affairs ift both Oregon and California. His headquarters, for a 12-stJite area, will be in San Francisco. • * • The AFL-CIO has signed a contract for the purchase of the land and building immediately to the north of the AFL-CIO build­ ing in Washington, Federation President George Meany an­ nounced recently. The property, at the corners of 16th and I Streets, ^^orthwest, is now occu­ pied by the Lafayette Hotel. Meany said that the property will ultimately be used to enlarge the AFL-CIO headquarters building, which was dedicated in 1956. The present operators of the Lafayette Hotel, William C. and Thomas H. Pickford, will receive a 3.5-year lease to continue operation of the hotel, Meany said. * * * Commissioner of Labor Statis­ tics Arthur M. Ross will resign his post July 1 to become a vice president at the University of Michigan and assistant to its presi­ dent, Robben W. Flemming. The 51-year-old economist has headed the Bureau of Labor Statistics since 1965, when he came to the Labor Department position from a professorship at the University of California at Berkeley. * * * Paul L. Phillips has resigned as president of the Papermakers and Paperworkers for reasons of health. He has been succeeded by Harry D. Sayre, who has been ex­ ecutive vice president of the union. Phillips became president of the former Paper Makers in 1948 and in 1957, when it merged with the former CIO Paperworkers, headed the combined organization. Sayre was president of the CIO affiliate at the time of the merger. The two worked in close cooperation to cement the former rival organiza­ tions into a single- strong union. Phillips, 63, helped organize the International Paper Co. mill at Camden, Ark., in 1932 and be­ came first president of the new local. With drug and medical costs continuing to skyrocket at a frightening pace which shows no sign of mercy for the helpless consumer, the recent revelation that three of the biggest drug companies in the country had been convicted of systematically picking the pock­ ets of Americans for years came as no sur­ prise. The bigger the name and reputation, the easier it is for an old established firm to bilk a trusting public. What is somewhat puzzling, however, is how American Cyanamid, Bristol Myers and Charles Pfizer and Company managed to get away with their flagrant violations of the Sherman Antitrust law from 1953 to 1961 without the FDA being any the wiser. Price fixing may escape detection for a while in some areas, to be sure, but for three pharmaceutical giants such as these to successfully corner the market on life-saving antibiotics—for a period of eiaht years with­ out being caught—must be difficult for even the most gullible citizen to swallow. The average American family has long been painfully aware that the cost of a trip to the prescription counter in the local drug store has steadily been going up at a rate so far out of proportion with other necessities of life as to be almost unbelievable. Since the cost of drugs—and the exhorbitant fees charged by doctors who pre­ scribe them—is an expense Americans will not shirk at the expense of the health of their loved ones, they have been gouged unconscionably by the medical-pharma­ ceutical establishment. Those among the very low paid or the elderly who are unable to bear their share of these stiff charges for health care, even with the help of Medicare or Medicaid, are forced to neglect their ail­ ments. It is frightening to contemplate how many must be dying each day as a direct result of this helpless neglect. Aside from the unceasing efforts of the AFL-CIO, other interested groups and a comparaitve handful of deeply concerned Congressmen, almost nothing has been done in this country to bring about a stability in drug and medical costs consistent with com­ mon sense and in proportion to the patient's ability to pay without undue hardship. Irate individual consumers can, and often have, banded together successfully to hold down" ballooning prices in other key areas of the economy. Pushed far enough, they can boycott stores, products or services for as long as it takes to make their demands heard. However, no one knows better than those in the drug industry and the medical pro­ fession that such personal rebellion against exploitation quickly wilts at the sound of a sick child's cries or the painful illness of a wife, husband or parent. In such situations, the consumer's back is against the wall and he has no choice but to pay whatever price is demanded—no matter how outrageous. The federal court's conspiracy conviction against American Cyanamid, Bristol Myers and Pfizer is better late than never. But the maximum penalty of a $150,000 fine for each under the Sherman Antitrust Act doesn't begin to compare with the illegal profits made over almost a decade by charg­ ing up to 13 times as much for drugs than they cost to manufacture. We can only hope that the reputations of these companies will be sufficiently tarnished in the public eye so that they will be punished further in Amer­ ica's marketplace. Also, now that the government has at last taken some decisive action against major names in drug manufacturing, intensified efforts in the labor movement and in Con­ gress may well bring about new laws to curb the long unchecked greed of those who dispense drugs and medical services to our citizens. Eventually, we must achieve the goal of equal and indiscriminate health care ifor all Americans at fair prices they can pay. �Page Eight D R. RAJENDRA PRASAD, former President of India, has stated that "Hunger might prove to be as deadly an enemy of man as any weapon of war." In view of the fact that the world popula­ tion will reach almost 7-billion by the end of this century, and at least half, probably more, of to­ day's people cannot be adequately fed even now the question of food for survival is an issue striking at the heart of humanity. It is for this reason that private and governmental groups the world over are turning to new kinds of food. They are growing algae on rooftops and in desert trenches; developing high-protein flour from whole fish; using electronics to catch fish; and more. They have turned to the 70 percent of the planet Earth that has been waiting, barely touched, for hundreds of millions of years. They have turned to mankind's last Earth-bound frontier for hope. They have turned to the sea. The effort to increase fish catch is one of the most immediate concerns of world- food experts because of the rapid increase in world food production that fish can bring. Harold B. Allen, of the U.S. Bureau of Com­ mercial Fisheries, reports that "Biologists estimate that the potential world yield of marine fishery re­ sources at 200 million metric tons annually—about four times the yield in 1965. Other scientists esti­ mate the potential to be as high as 400 million metric tons." The U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is more conservative in its esti­ mate of potential fish catch, saying that today's world catch of about 53 million tons could be at least doubled within a short time, but even this advance could be a great boon for mankind. The science and technology necessary to develop . new food from fish, new fish breeding grounds, new methods of catching and processing fish, falls into the category of "aquiculture," the cultivation and man­ agement of the ocean's resources. The need to develop greater sea-fish catches has spurred the creation of new fishing techniques using the latest scientific advances. Technology has cre­ ated new man-made "fish" plowing the seas with computer-designed hulls, automated trawling nets controlled with the aid of television cameras, and electronic underwater fish-herding devices—to men­ tion just a few. FOA's Freedom From Hunger magazine reports the development of fiberglass fishing-boat hulls which are less costly than wooden hulls, and resist corro­ sion so well that one of them showed no signs of deterioration in salt and highly corrosive waters over a 10-year period. Its maintenance cost was only 20 percent of the maintenance cost for a comparable steel hull. Concrete applied over steel netting is also being used in low-cost, high-eflficiency hulls so impor­ tant to a capable and progressive fishjng fleet. The designing of modern fishing vessels may soon be taken over by rapid-calculating computers pro­ grammed to plan the most efficient vessel for a par­ ticular type of use and environment, thus avoiding months of laborious drawing and model-testing. An array of electronic apparatus now crowds the wheelhouse of many new trawlers, and has put the ships almost ion push-button control. They control sonar and echo-sounders which guide the ship to the fish, lower a net monitored with the aid of acoustical devices, and let down a trawl which is directed by television cameras mounted on the trawl mouth. • Often modern fleets include "floating factories" which are equipped for on-board processings can­ ning, and freezing, and for converting the insides of a fish (offal) into fish meal and oil. The Russians have even begun experimenting with methods of catching fish with submarines, and American scientists are working with electronically produced sounds and chemicals which will lure the fish into nets or to the ship's hull where they will be sucked directly into the hold. After the fish is caught, there is the problem of preserving it, distributing it, and making it accept­ able as well as palatable. Current research is per­ fecting a dry powder, or flour from whole fish which can be used in cereals, soups, bread, maca­ roni, and beverages. This Fish Protein Concentrate (FPC) promises to eliminate the difficulties of pres­ ervation and perhaps will be the world's next major food supply. "It means," Interior Secretary Udall re­ cently said, "that for as little as 'A-cent a day, an undernourished person, wherever he lives, can be assured of sufficient life-sustaining animal protein to supplement his diet." Fish Protein Concentrate, as its name implies, is extremely high in protein—from about 60 to 80 per­ cent. This contrasts with 65 percent protein content for beef, which also requires far move time, food, and care than do fish in producing a given amount of food for human consumption. SEAFARERS LOG The FPC manufacturing process involves the pulp­ ing of whole fresh fish, followed by the subjecting of the mixture to cold (isopropyl) alcohol to remove most of the water and fat The pulp then goes through two more stages under hot (isopropyl) alco­ hol, stirring in kettles, and, after drying, an off-white fiour-like substance — FPC — remains. During the process, any fishy flavor and odor can be completely removed so that the FPC will be acceptable as a new type of flour rather than as something with a fishy taste. Among the advantages of FPC is the fact that it is a dry powder that can be stored indefinitely, whereas whole fish is one of the most rapidly-spoiled foods. And the FPC production process is relatively simple and low-cost, bringing a high-quality diet to the world's low-income people. Secretary of the Inte­ rior Udall estimates that if only the presently unused species of fish in United States coastal waters were made into FPC, this would provide enough highquality animal protein yearly to balance the diet of 300 million people, for each day of the year, at a cost below V^-cent per person per day. FPC is superior to whole fish as food because, while numerous kinds of fish are unacceptable for direct human consumption, the FPC production proc­ ess converts these fish into edible form and wastes nothing; the whole fish—head, tail, etc.,—is used, so that all the protein and other nutrients are conserved. Harold Allen, of the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, explains that each ton of fish yields be­ tween 300-400 pounds of protein so that, even using conservatives estimates of about 200 million metric tons of fish being the potential annual world fish yield, the sea could produce "at least 30 to 40 mil­ lion tons of animal protein annually—enough to pro­ vide 20 grams a day for about five billion people." This small increase in protein consumption rep­ resents the difference between deadly starvation and the chance to live. While FPC has been manufactured mostly for ex­ perimentation, several companies in Morocco, South Africa, Peru, Sweden, and the United States have found it feasible to produte it for institutional feed-' ing. Nursery school children in Rangoon, Burma, eat a nourishing meal made from high-protein Fish Protein Concentrate—one of the foods that may provide a solution to famine. First prepared with the aid of nutritionists from the United Nations' FAO, tests on the health benefits of FPC, begun in 1957, have proved encouraging. Low cost is promising factor. February 2, 1968 The U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, which began experimenting with methods of producing the concentrate in 1961, finally received Food and Drug Administration approval this past April to produce FPC, so that- FPC may now be commercially pro­ duced in this country. The FDA approval allowed Udall to follow through on a law passed by Congress in November 1966 which establishes a five-year research program, and provides authority and funds to construct, lease, and operate two FPC research plants. According to the American Technology Digest, these moves "will establish for the first time a long range program to develop low-cost marine protein concentrates for human food and animal feed purposes." The Digest notes that the first plant is expected to process 50 tons of fish each day, and that the initial estimate of the cost of the FPC produced there will be only 14 cents per pound. The major difficulty with getting FPC to the peo­ ple who need it is that the advanced nations, who need FPC least, are the only ones that have the capital and modern technology and fishing fleets capable of catching the fish and creating the Con­ centrate. The poor nations not only lack all this, but their people can also barely afford to invest time, effort, and money in an FPC industry. FAO infor­ mation reveals that, for example, in Africa 80 per­ cent of the people are engaged in agriculture for their meager subsistence, and they are able to produce only enough food for their own ramily. They have little, if any, money to spend. The solution, appears to be for the United Nations, governments, industry end charitable organizations to subsidize the production and distribution of important foods such as FPC to these stricken countries. At present, major studies of these problems are under way in FAO, UNESCO, and the World Health Organization of the Unit^ Nations. Dr. Hiroshi Tamiya of Tokyo has over the years developed a tasty and highly nutritious green vanilla ice-cream which he says "is relished by many peo­ ple." The same substance that gives this ice-cream its color and nutritive value may also provide astro­ nauts with a never-ending supply of food and oxygen. And, given a land area roughly equivalent to that of Rhode Island, reports Dr. Vannevar Bush of the Carnegie Institute, this green matter could grow at a rate rapid enough to provide adequate food for the entire world. The substance is chlorella—only one of the 10,0(X) species of plants known as algae that are commonly seen floating in ponds, lakes, seas, making the water greenish or "muddy"—and which is so efficient in its growth that it can multiply eight-fold in 24 hours, withstand 180-degree heat, and can be made to vary in protein content from about 45 to 90 percent and in fiat content from 7 to 75 percent. These are vital features that no higher plant or animal can match. Of the most widely-used foods, chlorella's protein content of up to 90 percent contrasts with that of FPC at 80 percent, beef at 64 percent, eggs at 47 4 4 11^1 �SEAFARERS LOG Using the great number of fish off the coast of Peru as a raw material, a booming fish meal industry has developed in the port of Callao which annually ships millions of tons abroad in the struggle against world hunger. The United Nations is helping Peru research methods of converting the valuable meal, being loaded above, into new foods. Peru and Japan accounted for one-third of the total 1965 world fish catch. percent, soybeans at 33 percent, broad beans at 24 percent, potatoes at 6.4 percent, plantains at 2.8 per­ cent, wheat flour at 11.5 percent, maize meal at 9 percent and sorghum at 9 percent. Plankton, barely used as human food now but a possible source of food on a large scale in the future along with algae, has only a 50-60 percent protein content, generally high in relation to other foods, but still less than pure algae. While algae has been under research since the 1940's by various organizations and universities, it has already become a common item in Japan in such things as bread, cake, ice cream, and soup. In addition to making the substance available for human consumption, studies have been made on the feasibility of growing algae to feed livestock. In "Attack on Starvation," nutritionist Normon Desrosier cites research showing that of all meats, chicken is the one most accepted by man in his diet; therefore, the author asks, why not examine the po­ tentialities offered by growing chickens on algae? In ten weeks, Desrosier says, a chicken becomes a plump broiler, ready for the pot. One-half pound of algae daily would satisfy most of its nutritional needs; those few nutrients which the algae lacks could be developed in yeasts grown on the algae and fed with it to the poultry. At any rate, a total of five gallons of self-replenishing algae would be sufficient for the required period. At, for example, 10,000 broilers every ten weeks (50,000 broilers per year), all that would be needed is a 50,000-gallon tank of self-replenishing algae. If this sounds like too much, it is actually equivalent says Desrosier, to a tank measuring only 10 by 20 by 30 feet. The prospects are staggering. By comparison, the author explains, the use of land to grow grain with which to feed the same amount of chickens is out of the question: A young chick converts 2Vi pounds of grain into one pound of bodyweight. Assuming a broiler's top weight to be IV2 pounds, the chicken must eat 6Vi pounds of grain to get to that stage. Therefore, 10,000 chickens would need to eat 65,000 pounds of grain in the ten-week period, and the 50,000 chicks raised over the course of the year would require 330,000 pounds of grain. Page Nine The problem now is to grow this stupendous amount of chicken feed. Corn, often used, yields approximately 60 bushels, or 3,300 pounds, per acre in a good harvest. Thus, where a small tank of algae might feed these 50,000 broilers with ease, it would take about 100 acres of farmland, carefully tended and open to changes in weather, to feed the same number. Carnegie Institute's Harold Milner has remarked that "We estimate that we can grow 40 tons of algae per year on every acre given over to algae culture equipment. This would be the equivalent of 20 tons of scarce .^and valuable protein and three tons of equally scarce fat per acre—^astronomical rates, com­ pared with production rates in agriculture." Researchers have come up with some intriguing prospects for growing algae. Dr. Harold B. Gotaas, of the University of Cali­ fornia, experimentally grew algae on sewage ponds, heat-drying or cooking the algae to sterilize it, and fed it, with successful results, to cattle, He speculated that algae would allow the desert countries like Israel to raise milk-cows without even a square foot of acre­ age. Some scientists have also suggested that there is no reason that algae should not be grown in open ponds and bays, rather than in specially-designed enclosures, so that the only process that would be necessary is the engineering involved in harvesting it. Other possibilities being researched include the use of a shrimp-like creature as long as a matchstick, known as krill, which feeds on the plankton in the unexplored southern sea, and thrives in immense densely-packed shoals. It is the main food of the great southern whales, but since whale stocks have shrunk because of un­ scrupulous killing, the abundant krill has increased even more. Already, Soviet expeditions are gather­ ing and processing krill on a large scale. Sir Alister Hardy, the British scientist, has estimated that with­ in two decades krill may be making the greatest addi­ tion of the century to man's food supplies. An even stranger method of undersea food pro­ duction is suggested by the Rand Corporation: under­ water farms with fish raised in pens like cattle, and huge fields of seaweed tended by frogmen who live for months at a time in submerged bunkhouses. Frank Hester, of the Bureau of Commercial Fish­ eries, has predicted that trained porpoises may even round up the fish into nets or traps. It is clear that the vast and rolling sea presents one vital answer to world survival. The time has already arrived when we can no longer neglect the call of the late President John F. Kennedy: "So long as freedom from hunger is only half achieved, so long as two-thirds of the nations have food deficits, no citizen, no nation, can afford to be satisfied. We have the ability, we have the means, we have the capacity to eliminate hunger from the face of the earth in our lifetime. We need only the will." *-;A. . ..t, mi/ /m t v|5;i ./ /: tl^eT^l^rocclitW-lgoyornmenf bergapf'a cempaTgn 1960 +0 promofe fish consomQ*'on and per­ suade citizens to enrich their diets through use of the nationally-produced fish flour which has a protein content of 80 percent. A big part of the program was to teach the valUe of flsV cow L-.m jqd-,school courses. Similar programs are in effect in other countries. �-• Page Ten SEAFARERS February 2, 1968 LOG Supreme Court Rules Aguinst CC In Probe of Seumuns Burkground House Committee Rejects Standard Container Sizes - WASHINGTON—The House Rules Committee approved a bill on January 23 that would prevent the Government from standard­ WASHINGTON—^The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that the authority of the izing container sizes for ships in the foreign trade. The bill has Coast Guard to screen personnel of U. S. merchant vessels as to their beliefs or "social, educational already been passed by «>e « Land Service, and (he SlU-Pacific or political associations" was not among those vested in the President by the Internal Security Act Senate, District contracted Matson Navi­ of 1950. Representative Edward Gar- gation Lines, into direct conflict overthrow of the U.S. government "The Magnuson Act gives the The finding by the high court by force and answering other President no express authority to matz (D-Md.), chairman of the with the standard system advo­ struck down a decision of the questions, he was told by the set up a screening program for House Merchant Marine and Fish­ cated by MARAD for about ten U.S. District Court for the West­ Coast Guard that more informa­ personnel on merchant vessels of eries Committee, testified to the years. The two companies have ern District which upheld refusal tion would be necessary. the United States," declared the Rules Committee that the Gov­ developed their own container by the Coast Guard to validate opinion written by Justice Wil­ ernment, and the Maritime Ad­ systems in their domestic services Schneider then admitted that the license of seaman Herbert liam O. Douglas, although "as re­ ministration in partcular, should to Puerto Rico and Hawaii, re­ Schneider, of Seattle, on security he had once been a member of spects any foreign-flag vessels not be allowed to authorize and spectively, and have each moved the Communist party and other grounds. promote certain sizes that "might into the foreign container trade. organizations on the Attorney the power to control those who Passed over President Truman's arbitrarily express preferences for 'go or remain on board' is clear," While the Massachusetts Port veto shortly after the outbreak of General's list but declared that he shipborne cargo containers of cer­ Authority "testified that container Otes Constitution the Korean War, the Internal had quit these groups many years tain lengths, heights, and widths," standardization would cut SeaCiting the first amendment to" especially while containerization is Land's carriage of defense car­ Security Act—known as the Mag- ago because he disagreed with nuson Act—authorized the Pres­ their methods. He refused, how­ the Constitution which guarantees "still in its infancy." goes which it now loads in Bos­ ident, if he found the security of ever, to submit essay-type answers freedom of speech, assembly and ton, Representative Thomas Pelly Representative Thomas Down­ the United States endangered by to questions concerning his pres­ associational freedom, the opin­ (R-Wash.) pointed out that con­ ing (D-Va.), urging passage of the subversive activity, to issue rules ent attitudes and beliefs on the ion held "that an unlimited and tainer standardization would "play to safeguard all vessels in the ter­ grounds that "it would be ob­ indiscriminate search of the em­ bill, said it was important to the havoc" with Matson's service to ritories or waters subject to the noxious to a truly free citizen to ployee's past which interferes with development of containerization. Seattle. jurisdiction of the U.S. against answer the kinds of questions his associational freedom is un­ Opposition, as expressed In addition to forbidding the destruction, loss, or injury from under compulsion that you re­ constitutional." through MARAD, the Commerce, Defense Department from desig­ sabotage or other subversive acts. quire." ". . . The provisions of the Act Transportation and Navy depart­ nating specific container sizes, ex­ License Denied in question speak only in terms ments, has centered on the need cept when the Secretary of De­ Based on this, Truman was obliged to set up regulations The Coast Guard thereupon de­ of actions, not ideas or beliefs or for standardization which they fense certiiies that such a move is which gave the Coast Guard au­ nied him his license and Schnei­ reading habit or social education­ claim would facilitate the inter­ a military necessity, the bill would thority to grant or withhold vali­ der went -to the three-judge Dis­ al, or political associations," the change of freight and equipment also bar MARAD from pressuring dation of papers granting seamen trict Court seeking declaratory re­ Supreme Court decision contin­ between different modes of tran.s- companies into standardization by portation. the right to serve on U.S. mer­ lief that the Coast Guard's action ued. withholding such Government aid "The present case involves in­ chant vessels. He directed the under the Magnuson Act were un­ The issue has brought two com­ as subsidies for containership con­ Coast Guard not to issue such constitutional and asking that the vestigation, not by Congress but panies, the SlU-contrarted Sea- struction and mortgage-insurance. • validation unless satisfied that the Coast Guard be enjoined from by the executive branch, stem­ "character and habits of life of interfering with his employment ming from congressional daleg" such person are such as to author­ on American-flag ships. When the tion," the judges said. "When W£ ize the belief that the presence District Court dismissed his com­ read that* delegation with an eye of the individual on board would plaint, he appealed to the Supreme to First Amendment problems, we hesitate to conclude that Congress not be inimical to the security of Court. the United States." In its 8-0 decision in favor of told the Executive to ferret out the ideological strays in the mari­ Ashore For 15 Years Schneider, the high court ruled time industry. The words it used, by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area Schneider, who had worked that while Congress had autho­ 'to safeguard . . . from sabotage or ashore for 15 years, is now a rized the executive branch to act other subversive acts'—refer to The Alcoa Steamship Company will shortly close its New Or­ qualified second assistant engineer in the prevention of sabotage, the actions, not to ideas or beliefs." leans office. The company said that it will discontinue operating on steam vessels. When he ap­ government had exceeded this Justice Thurgood Marshall, who offices here at 1 Canal Street, where they have been since 1947. plied to the Coast Guard in Oc­ authority by inquiring into sea­ W. E. Hinman, in charge of operations, said that the company's tober, 1964, for validation of his men's beliefs and associations be­ was Solicitor General during ear­ business will continue to be conducted in New Orleans, but a lier stages of the Schneider case, permit of license, he was required "T" fore granting them merchant ma­ did not participate in the high location has not yet been selected. to fill out a questionnaire which, its Mobile office and its agent Alcoa will continue to operate court's unanimous decision. rine licenses. among other things, asked about connection with Houston. his membership or participation New Orleans in organizations which appear on Verne Frederiksen would like to the Attorney General's special list get back on the Del Norte as soon of subversive groups. After stat­ as the strike is over. An oiler, The Town Point, newest ing that he did not advocate the Verne is taking it easy on the tug in the fleet of Curtis beach. Bay Towing Company, was George Duncan is looking for­ christened recently at the ward to another trip to South SEAFARERS hhOG Battery in New York City. America. He recently signed off Manning tug are members the Dei Sud. Feb. 2, 1968 Vol. XXX, No. 3 of the SW Inland BoatEdgar Harman is looking for­ Oflieial Publication of the men's Union. ward to an oiler's slot on the Del Seafarers International Union Sud as soon as the strike is over, of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes Alfredo Del Valle had an en­ and Inland Waters District, gine utility job aboard the Del AFL-CIO The new tug Is 99-feet long Norte for eight months. and has a unique five-blade Executive Board PAUI, HALL, President Houston propeller. She is operated CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Shipping is picking up here and by 2,360 HP diesel engine. Exee. Viee-Pret. Vice-President we have just crewed-up the Jack­ AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS sonville, a Sea-Land trailership. Sec.-Treaa. Vice-President In transit are the Santore, TranROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President serie, Transuperior, Penn Carrier, Young America and Falmouth. Editor MIKE POLLACK "Red" Brady has just returned Staff Writers from a long trip to Vietnam and PETER WEISS will be shipping as soon as he's HARRY WITTSCHBN had a rest. STEVE STEINBERG MobUe Staff Photographer •• ^ ANTHONY ANSALDI Ralph Taylor is registered for another steward department slot Psbllihed biweekly at 810 Rhsde lilanil Avenss M.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 by the Seafar­ after a stay as second cook on the ers International Union, Atlantic, Gilf, Lakes Del Oro. A member of the SIU and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fosrth Arenas, Brooklyn, N.V. 11232. Tsl. since its inception, Ralph makes HYaelnth 9-6600. Second class gostago gald at Washington, D. C. his home in Mobile. Dan Haase, deck, and Captain F, The Town Point's engine department features latest POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: For* 3579 After a good voyage as deck cards sfcoald be sent to Sufarers International X. Thomas relax before tug heads equipment, Russel D. Newberry makes sure that Union, Atlantic, Galf,.Laktk and Inland Waters maintenance on the Alcoa Mark­ District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foirth Avcnsc, Broekfor destination in Norfolk, Virginia, things are shipshape before tug leaves New York, Im, N.Y, 11232, eter. Bob Broadus is registered for another job. He has sailed 20 years in all deck ratings. The Gulf Coast New SlU-Manned Tug Shoves Off pispl •i/ �February 2, 1968 Welcomed to Pension Ranks SEAFARERS Page E!even LOG AFL-CIO Supports ^State of Union* Goals Johnson Urges Congress 'Art Now' On Jobless, Housing and [duration President Johnson called on Congress to "act now" to create jobs for the hard-core unemployed, to rebuild America's cities and improve the health, housing, safety and educational opportunities of its people. Act to speed up our drive to break The nation has the resources year goal is 300,000 units, "three down the finanical barriers that times more than last year." and strength to do all this with­ • Child Health—The United are separating our young people out abandoning its commitment States, despite its vast resources, from college." in Vietnam, the President sai(T • Program Funding—The ranks only 15th among the nations And, he affirmed, the American President called for more money the world in "saving the lives people "have the will to meet the of than Congress appropriated this of babies," Johnson noted. He trials these times impose." year for the anti-poverty program Johnson's State of the Union asked for "a child health program and for anti-pollution efforts. to provide, over the next five Message was "realistic" and "hard­ On the economy as a whole, years, for families unable to af­ hitting," AFL-CIO President Johnson predicted steady econom­ ford it—access to health services George Meany declared. ic growth this year "if we are Meany said the AFL-CIO is from prenatal care of the mother vigilant." "especially pleased with the Presi­ through the child's first year." The chief danger, he warned, is • Consumers—Johnson asked dent's proposals to increase funds spiraling prices and higher inter­ for job training; to help those completion of action on truth-in- est rates, resulting in "a slump in who live in slums through an ex­ lepding, gas pipeline safety and home building and a continued tensive housing program and" a other pending consumer bills. He Adam SwiszczowskI (right) received his first pension check from billion-dollar model city program; will also propose new safeguards erosion of the American dollar." Continued failure of Congress patrolman Jack,.Caffey in the New York hall recently. He joined for increased funds for the pov­ to insure the quality of fish and to act on a tax increase, the Presi­ the SlU in 1943 and sailed as AB. His last ship was the Oakland erty program; and his child health poultry. He will call for new dent declared, would be a "trag­ program for the nation's poor. powers for the Federal Trade edy." We are delighted, as well, to see Commission to act against swin­ The President called on "the the continued effort to help the dlers, for a major study of auto leaders of American business and insurance and for protection nation's consumers. against hazardous radiation from the leaders of American labor" Meany reiterated labor's full to "act responsibly, and in the support of the President's "quest television sets. nation's interest, by keeping in­ • Crime—The President reit­ creases in line with productivity. for peace with honor in Vietnam." The President spoke to a Con­ erated his call for federal grants If our recognized leaders do not gress which last year rebuffed or to help local police forces combat do that, they and those for whom cut back many of the domestic crime and said he now wants they speak and all of us are going WASHINGTON—Comprehensive new legislation to plug the programs he advanced and which $100 million for this "critically to suffer very serious conse­ loopholes and correct other inadequacies in existing inspection ignored his request for a tax in­ needed" program, double last quences." programs for poultry, eggs and fish is being prepared by Senator crease. The President stressed year's budget request. He called Johnson said his budget will call Walter F. Mondale (D-Minn.). that a tax hike is more urgent for a gun control law "to stop the for $10 billion more in spending Mondale said that according to evidence which has come to trade in mail order murder." And than the current fiscal year's budg­ than ever. his attention thus far, "the potential danger to public health in he asked strengthening of the et. Virtually all the increase is in The President spoke with pride these foods is as serious if not worse than was the case with nonDrug Control Act. — but briefly — of the prosperity mandatory programs, including ^ federally inspected meat." and abundance in the nation, of • Civil Rights—Johnson urged military spending and interest One of the principal draftsmen of the labor-backed Wholesome "higher paychecks" and "hum­ action on the pending civil rights payments. Meat Act passed last year, the senator said the standard adhered ming factories." bill—"fair jury trials, protection to in the meat bill was that "there can be no compromise on the If the tax increase is approved of federal rights, enforcement of by Congress, Johnson said, the Persistent Problems public health and that the consumer has a right to expect that But his stress was on the need equal employment opportunity, budget deficit will be reduced to all meat is safe and wholesome" and "I see no reason why we should be content with lower standards for fish, eggs and poultry." to make it possible for all to share and fair housing." a manageable $8 billion. Without in the nation's abundance. John­ • Education—"I shall recom­ a tax rise, he said, it would be . Therefore, he said, "the legislation I will propose will provide son talked to the American people mend an Educational Oportunity about $20 billion. for these foods a level of protection at least equal to that pro­ of the persistent problems of un­ vided for meat by the Wholesome Meat Act." employment, of violence in cities, Mondale's plans were outlined in letters—made public by his poor housing, low pay for farm office here—to consumer-crusading author Ralph Nader and a workers, rising health costs, pollu­ reporter who exposed a health problem in his home state of tion. Minnesota. The reporter brought public attention to the fact that Here is what the President 6,000 pounds of egg whites, falsely labelled as pasteurized, were asked Congress to. do and the found to contain salmonella, fecal streptococci, and a contamina­ American people to support in ma­ by Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes tion count ten times higher than that found in raw sewage. jor domestic areas: Although his new bill will follow the general outlines of the • Jobs—"This year, the time meat law, Mondale noted some particular problems that need has come when we must get to The big event on the lakes this year should be the opening of the attention. those who are last in line—the new lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, replacing the old Foe Lock. Warns of Egg Solids hard-core unemployed—the hard­ The new lock has been constructed by the corps of engineers and est to reach." For example, whole eggs which are rotten or decayed are will be 1,200 feet long, 110 feet wide. easily spotted by sight or smell "but those broken and processed There are an estimated 500,000 The lock will permit passage of vessels 1,000 feet long, 105 feet into egg solids for use by bakeries, institutions, schools or pre­ such persons, Johnson said, and pared food manufacturers" are almost impossible to detect. the Administration's goal is to in beam and drawing about 30 ^ This was a banner year for ship­ place them in private industry feet of water. The cost of the new ping and a man coming in for a A prime illustration of the dangers encountered through in­ lock, expected to open to naviga­ jobs within the next three years. adequate inspection of fish, Mondale noted, is the fact that the ship got a job in a hurry. Among He proposed a $2.1 billion man­ tion by mid-June, is estimated at the men reporting in for the winter general quality of frozen fish products is "dismal." A Consumers power program in the coming fis­ $42 million. Union study in 1961 revealed that "82 percent of frozen shrimp are Jim Kissick and Andy Trescal year, a 25 percent increase Canadian and foreign-flag ves­ chak. tested contained staphlycocci." over this year. "Most of this in­ sels are expected to derive greater Frankfort As for poultry products, he said, those inspected by the fed­ crease will be used to start a new benefit than U.S.-flag ships since eral government appear—as do similarly inspected eggs—to be We can use some AB ratings, partnership between government Canadian operators have been as­ adequately safe. "But only 87 percent of all the poultry sold in as the flu bug has really hit us and private industry to train and sisted by Government subsidies the United States is subjected to federal inspection and action is hard here. The Christmas dinner to hire the hard-core unem­ in the building of giant ore and needed to bring the rest either under federal inspection or under at the Hostess Cafe attracted 120 ployed." grain carriers. This was greatly adults and 41 children. state programs which are at least equal to the federal system," • Model Cities—Johnson re­ influenced by the new lock. Mondale concluded. Ellen Gaines, cabinmaid on the minded Congress that last year it During the same period, no Viking, was stricken with illness State inspection programs for poultry—as was the case with had appropriated less than half of new vessels have been built by on December 17. She was hospi­ meat—are generally poor if they exist at all, according to the the $662 million he asked to help U.S.-flag operators. talized in Paul Oliver Hospital and Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Union, and meet "the crisis in the cities of would like her friends to visit her. about a billion pounds of poultry products are processed annually Cleveland America." This year he is asking outside the jurisdiction of federal Poultry Inspection Act which Duluth We've paid off some more ships for $1 billion for the model cities was passed in 1957 with the support of labor and consumer and their crews scattered to all Fred Leske received an oiler's program. groups. • Housing—^The President parts of the country. The Boland rating and Dan Brown got a FWT Arnold Mayer, the Meat Cutters' legislative representative, will pronose a 10-year program to ships keep their engine gang endorsement through Duluth up­ said in a recent radio interview that "we have-not heard of a grading in recent weeks. build six million new housing around for awhile, however. single state program that is as eflfective as the federal inspection Larry Curnow, AB, who broke units for low and middle-income A lot of guys are seeking help program" and noted that "only five states even claim to have . . . "amilies. Only 530,000 such units in filling out their vacation appli­ his leg in November, came by the mandato'"/ inspection." were built during the past 10 cations and the processing of hall for his M/C check. Bob Day years, Johnson stressed. The first- checks has kept us pretty busy. is the proud father of a baby girl. Senator Drafts New For Poultry Inspection t II The Great Lakes �Page Twelve February 2, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Lifeboat Class No. 192 Graduates SlU Member Joins Author Ranks With Puhiiiution of New Book Walter Snell, a veteran of the deck department, has joined the ranks of Seafarer-authors, with the publication of a new book entitled "Discard Equals Jackpot." In addition to a long sailing career. Brother Snell has a wide background as a trade unionist and writer-editor. Brother Snell told the LOG ^ wages and working conditions for that the book's cover will ask criticized parts of the work." When Brother Snell joined the newly organized groups in Jersey. potential readers "are you one SIU in 1952, he had completed However, he considered his of the millions of lucky people two hitches in the Navy. While most important contribution was who will gain more than a thou­ in the Navy, he served on the as editor of the Association News, sand dollars each, simply by read­ Reina Mercedes under Captain, the official union publication. A ing this book? The later Admiral, "Bull" Halsey. In monthly, it was delivered free to work, which is his early days at sea, he was active union members • and affiliated non-fiction, is in seaman organizing campaigns unions. Brother Snell is proud of based on a long- on both coasts. the fact that the paper won awards held theory of In addition to his sailing, he and the praise of other labor Brother Snell's. has gained wide experience in the papers, while he was editor. He has, he stated, labor field, both as writer and He also gained writing expe­ "based his thesis office-holder. In the 1930s, he rience as co-editor of the Tele­ upon well-estab­ helped to organize the Western phone Worker, organ of the Na­ lished, predictable Electric Employee's Association, Snell tional Federation of Telephone patterns of hu­ Inc. This was the largest labor workers. A monthly, it was sold man behaviftr." union in New Jersey and a fore­ on newsstands throughout the In advancing the theories advo­ runner of one of the International cated in his book, be has consid­ Brotherhood of Electrical Work­ United States. Brother Snell has ered the possibilities that some ers largest locals. Brother Snell also taken an occasional stab at will question his credibility. If was treasurer of the union for poetry. With the outbreak of World some find my claims preposterous, awhile. War II, he re-enlisted in the Navy "they should yell 'cheat' and This union, Brother Snell expose it as a swindle. If how­ pointed out, was the first real as an apprentice seaman and ever, they do find it totally credi­ labor union representing the tele­ moved up quickly to chief boats­ ble, and they will, then they phone industry. It's officials wain's mate. Brother Snell saw should help promote it as enor­ helped set up an amalgamated combat in the Iwo Jima and Oki­ nawa campaigns. In between mously worthwhile." nationwide union called The Na­ Navy service and sailing with the Temporarily Secret tional Committee of Communi­ SIU, he took a fling at farming When asked what, specifically, cations Equipment Workers. As for a while. i^ the book about. Brother Snell an elected delegate from his union Brother Snell has been involved stated that "you don't reveal the to the national committee, he in many SIU organizing drives solution to a mystery on the cover. helped bargain for over 100,000 and has never hesitated to volun­ Not that "Discard Equals Jack­ workers. teer for picket duty. His expe­ Because of the need to organize pot" is intended as a mystery, rience has gained him election as this particular point is psycho­ all workers. Brother Snell said, ship's delegate on practically every regular meetings were held for logically delicate, therefore, tem­ workers all over the North Jersey ship he sails on. His last ship was porarily secret." area to learn the basic procedures the Overseas Joyce. According to the publisher, A native of Ashland, Alabama, Carlton Press, the book describes for organizing local unions. He helped organize and negotiate for Seafarer Snell lives in Newark "clearly and interestingly how man's unending quest for the recognition contracts, hours, with his wife, Helen. proverbial pot of gold, combined with his logic and common sense, is creating a new, permanent, na­ tionwide, multimillion dollar in­ dustry." The book, Carlton states, "may or may not make you rich, but it will convince you that it Money Due 40th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11218. truly has hit the jackpot for mil­ She is anxious to hear from you. lions of people." The following SIU members In general, the book will show. should immediately contact the Brother Snell said, how people Edward Giordano office of Sol C. Berenholtz, 1845 have been neglecting and discard­ Please contact your wife, Odes­ ing highly useful materials which Maryland National Bank Building, sa, at Box 267, Stockton, N. J. can now be used as a source of Baltimore, Md. 21202, in order to 08559, as soon as you possibly income. Brother Snell stated that collect wages for a trip on the can. he wrote a score or more versions Jean for the period of January 3, — 4f — of the book on some SIU ships 1964 to May 18, 1964. Leo Atlschul he sailed on. "A number of Sea­ Richard S. Asmont, Francis M. Please contact Mrs. William farers are familiar with my idea Clawson, George Dakas, James M. Roesch at 99 Grattan St., Brook­ and even read and constructively Davis, Marius Del Prado, Eugene lyn, N. Y. 11237, in regard to an C. Hoffman, Marshall Y. Howton, important matter. For the Sweet Tooth Francis X. Keelan, Armando Lupari, Hazel L. McCleary, Gerald R. McLean, Reginald Newhury, Jeremiah E. Roberts, Arthur RudEditor, nicki, Joseph Wagner, and Robert SEAFARERS LOG, F. Wurzler. 675 Fourth Ave., —4,— Conrad TayltnPlease contact your mother at 7201 N. W. 11th St., Hollywood, Fla. 33024, as soon as possible. — in addition to his duties as chief cook and steward department delegate. Willie Houeseton bakes a cake as well as anyone, fellow crewmen on Selma Victory agree. — Charles Doroba Please get in touch with your sister and brother as soon as pos­ sible. It is urgent that they get in touch with you. —4^— Joseph M. Duffy Please contact your daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Mulroz, at 1124 These Seafarers have just received a lifeboat ticket affer passing Coast Guard examinations. The men attended the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Brooklyn. In the front rovy (L-R) are: Tom Leavey, Ken Walmsley, Vinnie Maroney, John Lynn. In rear: Instruc­ tor Paul McGaharn, Fred Shiferdek, Doug Pillow, Joseph Kisten, Stephen Schulberg, Richard Carbone. They graduated December 26. FINAL DEPARTURES Homer Paschall, 53: A heart condition claimed the life of Brother Paschall, December 31, at the USPHS Hos­ pital, New Or­ leans. He was born in Texas and made his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. Brother Paschall joined the SIU in Galveston, Texas, and sailed for over 20 years. He sailed as FOW and his last ship was the Globe Explorer. Burial was in City Cemetery, Kennedy, Texas. 4^ Edgar Sinnott, 56: Death claim­ ed Brother Sinnott on December 4 at Daly City, Calif. He was born in Chelsea, Mass., and re­ sided in Daly City. A member of the deck de­ partment, he shipped as an AB and was qualified to sail as a bosun. His last ship was the Elizabethport. Brother Sinnott joined the SIU in San Francisco. He is survived by his wife, Bernice. The body was I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS STATE.. ZIP. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubicrlber and have a change of addreti, pleate give your former address below: ADDRESS aiY .... buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, Calif. 4f Henry Hill, 75: Brother Hill passed away on December 7 at his home in Mobile. At the time of death he was on an SIU pension. A native of Pensacola, Fla. he was a long­ time resident of Mobile. Brother Hill joined the Union in that port in 1938. He sailed as a cook and baker. His last ship was the Penn Trader. Surviving is his wife, Alma. The burial was held in Oaklawn Cem­ etery, Mobile. — 4/ — Oscar Dufrene, 58: Brother Dufrene died on December 22 at the USPHS Hos­ pital, New Or­ leans. He was born in Lockport, La., and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Dufrene joined the Union in the port of New Or­ leans and made his home in that city. He was employed by Coyle Lines, Inc. Surviving is his wife, Beatrice. The burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, New Orleans. 4^ Brooklyn, N. Y. J1232 CITY V. STA1E ZIP. John Darwin, 55: Brother Dar­ win died on Dec. 22 at the USPHS Hospital in Gal­ veston, Texas. He joined the Union in Port Arthur, Texas. Brother Darwin was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and made his home in Vidor, Texas. He was on an SIU pension at the time of death. Seafarer Darwin had been employed by the Sabine Tow­ ing Co. Surviving is a son, Travis Darwin, of Vidor. The burial was in Morris Cemetery, Runa, Texas. ' I �February 2, 1968 Thanks Union For Assistance To The Editor: I want to thank everyone in the Union from the bottom of my heart for all the help and attention. May the Lord bless you with a wonderful year. Sincerely, Mrs. George Pitour Long Island City <t^ 5. African Unionist Enjoys the Log To The Editor: Through the good offices of the American Consulate here, I receive periodically, a copy of your publication "Seafarers Log" and must congratulate you on the amount of informa­ tion you disseminate to your membership. Would you please accept my congratulations on the magnifi­ cent work you have done and are doing for the seafaring man. Sincerely, A. Espie Secretary-Treasurer Trade Union Council of South Africa Raps Govt. Maritime Policy fii 'f To The Editor: Exactly what kind of a na­ tional maritime policy have we got, anyhow? I find it hard to believe that the government agency which is entrusted with the maintenance of America's fourth arm of defense can be so blunder-headed. First they let the fleet dwindle to the point that the U.S. is only 16th in world shipping; can you believe it? In time of war—right now in Vietnam—the mighty fourth arm of America's defense has to consist of merchant ships pulled off their commercial runs because there aren't enough U.S. ships to go around for all our needs. Some of these ships, which are absolutely vital to carrying men and supplies to Vietnam, have been known to break down right in Vietnam's harbors or channels, as the Alice Brown did last February when she nearly blew up and took a port with her. Then the government raises no objection to our ships "run­ ning away" to other flags so that they don't have to provide decent wages or benefits or ship safety standards for their crews. Not only that, but these run­ away ships, which operate at less expense than U.S.-flag ships, end up competing with our ships, and probably win­ ning. What kind of sense does this make? And what of our huge bal­ ance of payments deficit? Bil­ lions of dollars could be brought into this country by a healthy U.S.-flag fleet, yet the adminis­ tration does nothing to build it up; not only that, but John­ son then proposes clamping down on overseas travel in order to stop money from going out because of the deficit. At the same time, if MARAD SEAFARERS"L6G and the Johnson Administra­ tion pumped vigor back into our dying merchant marine, shipbuilding and all its related jobs would swing back into high gear, providing thousands of new jobs and helping the American economy even more. As though all these negative actions of the Government are not enough, why in the world did MARAD have to go and top it all off with the new sub­ sidy rates that, in effect, pen­ alize the shipping companies who are trying to modernize and strengthen the fleet? This is ridiculous. Worse, it's assinine. What's going on? Fred Cottrell Real People, Not Machines To The Editor: They are people, not stain­ less steel machines or invaders from some other world. The farm workers at Giumarra vineyards in California are people, and that is what Cali­ fornia seems to forget. What kind of mentality exists in Gov­ ernor Reagan, what sort of compassion can he have, when he not only allows Mexican strikebreakers to take over the work of striking vineyard work­ ers who desperately need higher wages, but even goes so far as to send a work force of convicts in to pick crops so that he doesn't have to listen to the legitimate workers' pleas for decent living conditions? What sort of scruples, let alone a sense of humanity, can the mayor of Delano have when he tries to destroy the career of a lone dentist who offers his free services to the Giumarra workers out of plain sympathy for his fellow man? People—not inanimate un­ feeling machines—are the con­ cern of unions. The unions consist not only of organized "labor," but of people—people like you and me—people who have to live. Is that so hard to understand? Jeff Kennedy <I> President Ignores Shipping Lag To The Editor: .President Johnson's State of the Union message was clear on at least one item: He doesn't plan to do much to beef up our sagging merchant marine. The only references he made to ships were in his remarks about the "ship of state" in "troubled waters," and "that we launch with other nations, an exploration of the ocean depths to tap its wealth and its energy and its abundance." Point two is well and good, but what about the ship we need . to boost our econ­ omy, to aid our soldiers around the world when they need it, to get rid of much unemploy­ ment, and to make America a strong maritime nation once again. Not one word in his speech concerned these things. It is indeed fortunate that there are quite a few Congress­ men who are providing the im­ portant Maritime leadership that the Administration has failed to do. Craig Goodwin Page Tbirteen SlU Cook Mixes Seafaring Career With Role on TVs Veyton Place" If a Seafarer should turn on his TV set some night and see the old movie, "Take Me Out To The Ballgame," he might recognize the man playing the program seller at the ballpark. He has the line, "Get your program for today's game." The actor's name is Abe Rosen and when not act­ ing in movies and television, he's dishing out the chow as a cook with the SIU. "I started acting in 1931," Abe told the LOG. Among the major stars he appeared with-are Errol Flynn, Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable, Barbara Stanwyck, and Lana Turner. Abe got his acting start because he was in the right place at the right time. "I was working as a candy butcher" for a circus, when a movie company came along to film "Circus Clown," with Joe E. Brown, ex­ plained Abe. The director's name was Frank Madison and he thought Abe would be OK in a bit part. Since then, he's been a bit player, walk on, stuntman and supporting player. He is known professionally as A1 Rosen. Perhaps the most interesting as­ pect of his career was the time he spent as a stuntman. "I'm too old for it now—it's a job for a young man," Abe emphasized. But dur­ ing his career he performed Abe Rosen, known In Hollywood as Al Rosen, helps prepare lunch many dangerous stunts. Popcorn •for Seafarers while Rice Victory pays-otf recently in New York. munchers have seen him fall from Between acting jobs in movies and TV, Abe sails as second cook. horses, engage in fight scenes, go through windows and dive from version of the Custer massacre. vorites is Barbara Stanwyck, a rock into the water. Both movies co-starred Miss De whom he remembers as "a nice person." Had Close Calls Havilland. Abe appeared with Gable and In spite of much adverse pub­ "Stunts are planned and the key Lana Turner in "Homecoming" is timing," said Abe. "When the licity regarding his escapades, timing is off, that's when you get Abe has fond memories of Flynn. for MGM. I also made Broadway hurt." Abe almost got hurt film­ He was very "congenial," Abe Hostess' with Alan Jenkins, a name the oldtimers will remem­ ing "The Charge Of The Light recalled. ber," he said. On TV, Abe's done Brigade," a Warner Brothers epic He has appeared with a num­ spots on "The Loner" and "Pey­ with Flynn and Olivia De Havil- ber of actors whose faces, if not ton Place," among others. land. During a charge scene, the names will ring a bell with fre­ A member of the Screen Actor's horse Abe was riding stumbled quent watchers The Late Show. Guild, Abe explained that the way and Abe fell down with other "I played opposite Dick Foran, horses "jumping all around me." Lyie Talbot, Robert Armstrong you get work in Hollywood is to It was pretty close, Abe admitted. and Bruce Cabot. In Dodge City, "get yourself known around town. In addition to "Charge Of The I played a badie, one of Bruce Hustle around the studio, look up Light Brigade," Abe appeared Cabot's henchmen. I used to see producers and casting directors. with Erroll Flynn in "Dodge Armstrong at Hollywood Stars After a while, they get to know City" and "They Died With Their baseball games in the days before you." Circus Veteran Boots On," a Warner Brothers the Dodgers." Another of his faAbe has also appeared "off and on" with circuses. He's worked Good Haul on the Transsuperior for the famous Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus and smaller ones like Cole Brothers and Haganbach-Wallace. "A circus is like a musical comedy today", Abe believes. They play in arenas now, he pointed out, instead of the tents and open lots. Also, travel by trailer has replaced the trains. By 1950, movies were losing business to TV and things were "slow", so Abe went back to his hometown, Baltimore. I ran into old buddies like Eli Hanover (now awSIU Baltimore patrolman) and I thought I would go back to sea. I sailed off and on and consider the sea my fulltime job now, al­ though I still intend to -do some acting". As a young boy, Abe lived by the Baltimore Waterfront. "I met some ship's chandlers and they sort of got me interested in the sea. One summer, I worked as a messboy." In his younger days, he sailed on some Norwegian and Canadian ships. During World War II Abe served in the Army. Abe joined the SIU in 1951 in During a recent voyage of the Transsuperior (Hudson) to Bombay, Baltimore. He recentlv completed India, Bob Zolnierz (L) and Glen Stephens spent their spare time a trip on the Rice Victory. He fishing. From the looks of things, they had good luck. The ship lives with his wife, Sarah, whom recently paid a visit to Duluth, where some Seafarers paid-off. he married in Bombay, India, in Brother Zolnierz was OS, while Brother Stephens sailed as an AB. Los Angeles. r �Page Fourteen ^ COTTONWOOD CRBEK (OrJ^tal 1^. iwrter), January 6~Chairta»n, B. B. SmaH ; Secretary, E. H. Jackann^ Brother B. R. Sman was elected to servie as new ship's ^elegrate Hotion was made to find out what progress has been made mi the pension pian. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported. » „,bONe BEACH (SeWWid). becembeh ?4-Chei-:^n. SarJord Hemp; Secretnty, banford Kemp. Motion was made that the Seafarers Internationai TJnion come up_to par with other unlicensed maritime uniohs in a 20-year bust-out retirement plan, without any further delay. Brother Sanford Kemp was elected to serve as ship's deJegrate, secretary and treasurer. 'StTEEL RBGOBB (Isthmian), Decemher 17—Chairman, Ji. L. Bourgeois; retary, P. S. Holt, Brother B. C. Bamra was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department. No beefs were re­ ported by department d^qsmtes. YORKMAR fCalmar). December IF— Chairman, Emanuel D. Jones; Secratary. Sidney A. Corner. No beefs and no dh^ Pnted OT rgiorted by departanmit dele­ gates. Brother Yaswant Somani n elected to serve as <^p's deSegate. S ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), Jaawy •14—Chairman, A. B^rssson; Seetriary, M. P. Goi. $2S.^ in ship^ fund. Bn>t)tm> B. Butler was rieeted to serve as skip's delegate. Some disputed OT in engkie department, otherwise no beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. LlrCILE BLOOMFIELD (States Blarlne-Isthmian)i December 30—Chairman, Scotty Quinlivan ; Secretary, George Dick, Brother Alfred D. Allain, Jr. was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $11.35 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by departaient delegates. DIOEST of SIU MEETINGS MERHHAN VICTORY (Waterman), January 21—Chairman, & A. Anderson; Secretary, Wiliie Braggs. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for a job well done. Vote of thanks to the steward department. ' £ I I 1 CLAIBORNE (Sea-Land), January 13 -—Chairman, Edward Kelly; Secretary, James K. PurselL No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. All members voted unanimously for beadquarters to negotiate for 20-year bust-out pian, in 1868. Discussion held regarding Group 3 men not getting raise-as other ratings. It Was suggested that headquarters negotiate for a raise for these men. Vote of thanks was! tended to the steward department. . ,ALCjOA .MARKEHER .(Alcoa), January 7--:Chairinan, Charies Jf; :Bm : Secre- ta(yiV;a .::l^IiBa« '• fiNthee,;..;lfen8rd:- Falk, •ri^tea.>as' 'ship's. > <Megates "AU agreed to donate fifty cents to chip's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward de- SiEAFARERS February 2, 1968 LOG .SANTORE (Venofe), January Chairman, Fred Fagan; Secretary, T. A. Jackson. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Motion made to ask headonartera to inform tie mmnbemihlp, via Seafarers Log, of any current negotia­ tions or plans for 20-year retirement pensions. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a very fine Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. HENRY (American Bulk Carricre), January 8—Chairman, Bill Joiner; Sec­ retary, .Tnmes R- Abrams. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother Frank R, Cottongin was elected to serve as ship's delegate. UNFAIR TO LABOR DG NOT BUY SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Mar. 12——2:30 p.m. Mobile Mar. 13—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . Mar. 18—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Mar. 20—2:00 p.m. Seattle Mar. 22—2:00 p.m. New York . . Mar. 4—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Mar. 5—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . .Mar. 6—2:30 p.m. Detroit Mar. 8—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Mar. 11—2:30 p.m. KYSKA (Waterman), January 12— Chairman, George Baels ; Secretary, Sher­ man Wright. Disputed OT in each de­ partment to be squared away. Vote of thanks to the entire steward department for the wonderful holiday meals. EAGLE VOYAGBSR (United Mnritiroe). January 9—Chairman. John 0. Reed,-; Secretary. Robert Hyer. Ship's delegutel repmted that everything is running! smoothly, and was given a vote of thanks! by the crew. Brother Pete Dolan wosj efeeted to serve as ship's treasurer. Vote^! of thanks to the steward department for a jtdi well done. POTOMAC (Empire), January 6Chairman, Richard Schemm; Sccretaryr James Winters. No beefs were r^orted by department delegates. Motion wi made that any dues paying member with 12 years sea service on SlU-contracted ships, a total of 20^ years counting sea service, may retire at any age. Discus-1 sibn held as to why unrated men did not \ receive a pay raise. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit . . Alpena .. Buffalo . . Chicago . Cleveland Duliith . . Frankfort . .Mar. . .Mar. , .Mar. . . Mar. .Mar. . Mar. .Mar. 4—2:00 p.m. 4—7:00 p.m. 4—7:00 p.m. 4—7:00 p.m. 4—7:00 p.m. 4—7:00 p.m. 4—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region ' AMERIGO (Greet Overseas), December J; 18—Chairman, John Hoggie; Secretary, :; John Hoggie. Motion was made tliat maintenance and cure should be $15.00 jj per day instead of the $56.00 now paid which is not enough due to the higher cost ; of living. Motion made that $300.00 per . month pension be paid for those with 20 years in the Union, nnd retirement at any age. Motion made for day to day pay, and extra wages added to monthly , pay when ship is on foreign article. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Chicago . .. .Mar. 12—7:30 p.m. tSauIt St. Marie Mar. 14—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Mar. 13—7:30 p.m. Diiluth Mar. 15—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . . .Mar. 15—7:30 p.m. Toledo Mar. 15—7:30 p.m. Detroit Mar. 11—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Mar. 11—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Mar. 12—5:00 p.m. Mobile Mar. 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Mar. 5—5:00 p.m. LOMA VICTORY (Delta), December I Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Mar. 6—5:00 p.m. 31—Chairman, Otto Pedcrson; Secretary, i Cecil Futch. Ship's delegate reported that| Norfolk .... Mar. 7—5:00 p.m. everything is running smoothly with no J beefs or disputed OT. s Houston . . . .Mar. 11—5:00 p.m. DIRECTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tannar TRAN8HARTFORD (Hudsoh Water­ ways), January 21-—Chaiiman; Armando: DuBon; Secretary, Armandp D'jiBon,; aoroe disputed OT In deck dejmrtmwt ^ Im:'8Cttled'by;'patrntihan..' ANNI8TON VICTORY iWitrinnaB), January , . 14-7Chairinan, C,; Secretary,.:W/ J. Fitch. No' .'be^alvt'^e::!*_pcn-t|;d ..by;d^arihient.dbtegatea; ;Ctew,- •patroimnni';'che^; , f™ANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeffuardinff the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file an^in? committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIlTlfeadquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atiantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adnrinistered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. AH expenditures and dlsbursementa of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available In all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper addresa for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Batteiy Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing srtleles deemed harmful to the Union or Its collective membership. This established policy has been from among its ranks, on* individual to earry out thU raaponsibili^. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Mar. 12—10 am. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Mar. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ^Norfolk Mar. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Mar. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. m United Industrial Workers New Orleans Mar. 12—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Mar. 13—7:00 p.m. New York ..Mar. 4—^7:00p.m. Philadelphia . Mar. 5—^7:00 p.m. Baltimore Mar. 6—^7:00 p.m. ^Houston .. .Mar. 11—7:00p.m. Stityel-Welfer Distnieries "Old Flfzeerald," "0»d Elk" "Cabin Still," W. I.. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shapard • Undiay Wllliami Robart MaHhawt SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS *75 4th Ava., Bklyn. HY 9-4*00 ALPENA. Mich BALTIMORE, Md 127 RIvar St. EL 4-3*1* 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Waihlnqton St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 93B3 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio DETROIT, Mich Kincsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typoffraphers. Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) 121* E. Baltimora St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON. Mail 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 Jamestown Sterlinc Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Fiimitiire Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) 10225 W. Jeffenon Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Mill FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tax JACKSONVILLE. Fla JERSEY CITY, N.J CITADEL VICTOKY (Waterman), January 21—Chairman, John Samuris; Secretary, Otic Parker. $45.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT re­ ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward del partment, to the radio ojicrator for hin kindness, and; the::Master^^^^^f^ his; co4: qpemtion. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) MOBILE. Ala NEW ORLEANS, Le NORFOLK, Va PHILADELPHIA, Pa PORT ARTHUR, Tax 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 P.O. Box 287 4IS Main St. EL 7-2441 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 2*08 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomery St. HE 5-9424 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 *30 Jackion Ave. Tel. 529-754* 115 3rd St. Tel. *22-1892 2*04 S. 4th St. DE *-3818 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Fraemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Farnandai Juncot Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEAULE, Wash 250S First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 105 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tal. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. SOS N. Marina Ava. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan..iseya Bidg., Room 101 i-2 Kalgan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone In any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt la given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he Is ^ven such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or If a member Is required to make a payment and Is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Hie SIU publishes every six months In the SBAFAREHIS LOG a verbatim copy of Its constitution. In addition, copies are available In aU Union halls. AH members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with Its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer Is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should Immediately notify headquarteis. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities,. Including attend­ ance at membership meetings. Am) like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role In all rank-and-file functions. Ineluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtlmers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. AH Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights In employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth In the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union haa negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he Is denied the equal rights to which he la entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best Interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers FoHtleal Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer fsris that any of the above rights have been violated, sr that be has besn dsnlad his eoastitatlonal right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he oboMd immedUtoly nettfy SIU Preoident Pan! HaO at hcadqaarters by eortiiod mail, retnm receipt regnaatod. Gene.sco Shoe Mfp. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . .Tarman, .Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, tRoot and Shoe Workers* Union) ^1> Baltimore Luggace Co. I.ady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kavnee Boyswear, Jndy Bond blouses, Haues Kuitwear, Rauda Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers aud Sewell Suits, Wlug Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) 4l> Peavy Paper Mill Prodncts (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) —^3/—Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific DlvMon (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) M �February 2, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG The Bowling Green Goes to Newport R ecently, the Bowling Green (Pan American) docked at Newport in Vietnam. While waiting for the cargo to be unloaded. Seafarers aboard were able to learn a great deal about the Viet­ namese people. Reports from ship dele­ gates indicated smooth sailing and the steward department was praised by the entire crew for the excellent chow they turned out. F. J. "Whitey" Johnson, Bowling Green's veteran steward, made la lot of friends while the ship was docked. Here, he gives a I warm greeting to some'visitors who came down to see ship. |l John Dunne, who sailed asbosun, looksatWhitey's menu for upcoming meal. "Of all the ships I have been on, this is the best feeder," veteran Seafarer F. M. Hazard said in praise of the fine job turned in by the steward department of the Kyska (Waterman). Meeting Chairman George Bales states that the crew gave these men a hearty vote of thanks "for the wonder­ ful holiday meals on Thanks- ^ Alfred Ailain, Jr., has been Meeting Chairman John Reed giving, Christmas and New elected ship's delegate aboard the reports from the Eagle Voyager Year's." Responsible for the Lucile Bloomfield, (Atlas) that Pete tasty victuals are chief cook R. C. while John FIfer Dolan has been Weeks, baker G. R. Werst, third has assumed the elected ship's cook E. Ruiz. They were ably duties of treasur­ treasurer. Every­ supervised by er, meeting chair­ thing is in good steward Sherman man "Scotty" order. Reed Wright. In addi­ Quinlivan wrote writes, as the ves­ tion, the service sel heads for San the LOG. Fifer's was excellent. Francisco. When first report stated The voyage has the ship arrives, that the treasury Reed Quinlivan been a good one, meeting secretary contains a total of although there Robert Hyer reported, the crew has been some $11.35. Meeting secretary George will try to arrange the purchase of disputed over­ Dick wrote that no beefs were Hazard movies for future voyages. A vote time. This is ex­ reported by department delegates. of thanks was given to the steward pected to be "squared away" by Seafarers hope the television set department for the fine chow and the time the ship pays-off, writes that missed the ship in San Diego service. brother Bales. will arrive safely in New York. Lisa Ann Maudsley, bom No­ vember 27, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard F. Maudsley, Staten Island, N.Y. Robyn Marie Cuccia, born October 30, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raymond K. Cuccia, Kenner. La. Florence Komacki, born Oc­ tober 7, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leon Kornacki, W. Seneca, N.Y. Olga Vazquez, born September 2, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Augustin Vazquez, Brooklyn, N.Y. Gerardo Luis Bonafont, born November 12, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luis A. Bonafont, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Margaret Ann Taylor, born November 17, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mat­ thews, Va. <|> William Reeves, born Decem­ ber 24, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. William E. Reeves, Mobile, Ala. <1/ Kelly Albert, born December 15, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. M. L. Albert, Mobile, Ala. j> Dwight Bell, bom August 8, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Bell, Oakland Alameda, Calif. Melvin Lewis Silvers, bom September 12, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Melvin Silvers, Chick­ asaw, Alabama. \J> Robert Carson, born June 23, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ ert R. Carson, Jacksonville, Flor­ ida. <I> Kieraan Dixon, born Novem­ ber 26, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jim W. Dixon, Elizabeth, N. J. Westley Annis, born December 8, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. G. E. Annis, Metairie, La. Good food always tastes better after a hard day's work. James Smart, Jr., oiler (left) and Angelo Manolis, second electrician, enjoy evening meal. Page Fifteen \I> Michelle Tividad, born Decem­ ber 9, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vincent Tividad, San Francisco, California. Paula Rorex, born October 13, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul E. Rorex, Prichard, Ala. Jody Leigh and Margaret Lynn Correia, born November 16, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Cor­ reia, New Bedford, Mass. The Seatrain Texas (Seatrain) is in Kobe for repairs on some dam. age sustained when the vessel was hit by a mine in the Saigon Riv­ er, ship's delegate Floyd Wyatt re­ ported. "Every­ thing is running smoothly. We have a few beefs, Bailey but all in all, we have a wonderful crew and a stew­ ard department that is out of this world. The food is fine," writes brother Wyatt. Kermit Bailey left the ship in Saigon for medical reasons, as did Albin George. Brother George was able to re­ join the ship in Kobe. W. H. Hunter, meeting secre­ tary aboard the Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain) report­ ed that the crew has decided t o take collections as needed, rather than set-up a reg­ ular ship's fund. "Everything is going smoothly, with no beefs," Nelson Arthur Nelson, ship's delegate, told the crew. A suggestion was made to turn off the television set during meals. Birthday Party at Sea Leslie Foster, born December 5, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. R. Foster, Mobile, Alabama. Saprina Maria Jones, bom January 8, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cleo Jones, Houston, Texas. i Charles Louri Ottelin, born July 29, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Jacob Ottelin, Cleve­ land, Ohio. rw"' Victor Manuel and Carmelo Bonafont, Jr., born December 16, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Car­ melo Bonafont, Yabucoa, P. R. Chief cook Manuel Nolale (left) Abdurrub Awadfi, third cook, (center) and messman Bruno Garrino are trio responsible for ship's excellent chow. A|> Hompry Saliva, born August 23, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio Saliva, Playa Pone, P.R. Seafarer Pat Conley prepares to cut cake at birthday party held in his honor aboard Vantage Progress. Brother Conley is 70 years young. Among those attending are (L-R) Bosun Tom Walker, Jim Bartlett, chief steward, George Luke, chief cook, Nick Nagy, AB. Seated is R. Nemo, OS. Captain G. Catlander planned the party. �Vol. XXX No. 3 SEAFARERSWLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION.. ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO The Rice Victory In New York Port :• The Rice Victory (Isthmidn) pulled into the snow-covered port of New York recently for a payoff. The crew reported a good trip, with few beefs. ri". Rice Victory crewmember B. Schwartz, Deck Dep't.delegate, discusses trip with Patrolmen E. B. McAuley and Mike Sacco. Cold weather has Dan McDonald of engine depart­ ment at work covering vents to keep things warm. While some Steward Dep't. members "watch the birdie", at least one man has his eye on a different kind of birdie, a plump Christmas turkey. The men are (l-r) S. Wyndham, J. Colwell, Leo Morisson, J. Bennett, M. C. McCulon, and Abe Rosen. Perching carefully on the davit, Seafarer Charles Moy of deck dept. helps to secure the lifeboat. ; 1 ** I '1| •f' � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 2, 1968 Description An account of the resource Headlines: 100% HAUL OF FOREIGN AID CARGOES BU US URGED BY CONGRESSMAN SIU RAPS PRESIDENT’S BUDGET CUTBACK IN SHIP CUNSTRUCTION SUBSIDY FUNDS CONGRESSMAN SCORES US RELIANCE ON WWII RESERVE SHIP RETREADS SUBSIDIZED LINE S’ ABUSE OF US FUNDS RAPPED BY SHIPBUILDERS UNION HEAD RUNAWAY SHIP LOOPHOLES ENDANGER US FOREIGN INVESTMENT CUTBACK THE SEA – A SOLUTION TO FAMINE SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST CG IN PROBE OF SEAMEN’S BACKGROUND JOHNSON URGES CONGRESS ACT NOW ON JOBLESS, HOUSING AND EDUCATION THE RICE VICTORY IN NEW YORK PORT 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 02/02/1968 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. XXX, No. 3 1968 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e7b23b81260ffc62908cfc24fa26825a.PDF 56f393bd768b0cd516f44ed8400d4d40 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO �Two SEAFARERS LOG Sbipbuildmg and Tax on 'Runaways' Cited as Solution to Payments Deficit WASHINGTON—An all-out shipbuilding program and the imposition of heavy duty charges on goods carried in "runaway-flag" ships by American companies was recently urged by Repre­ sentative James J. Howard (D-NJ.) as a sound two-way approach with which the Johnson Admin­ istration could combat this coun- ^ deficit at all." Groton also branded as a try's worsening balance of pay­ Howard also had sharp criti­ "whitewash" attempt a press re­ ments problem. cism for Transportation Secretary lease issued recently in which the Speaking at a meeting sponsored Alan S. Boyd whose stubborn in- chairman of the Federal Mari­ by the 6.5 million-member AFL- sistance that some American ships time Commission, Rear Admiral CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ be built in foreign shipyards, he John Harlee (Ret.), described ment here, Howard charged that said, had stalled possible action President Johnson as "one of the the "runaway-flag" operators have on a national maritime program staunchest supporters of the "contributed unconscionably to for many months. American merchant marine in the the worsening balance of pay­ Had the Boyd proposal not history of our nation." ments" by accounting for a deficit been defeated by maritime labor, It was apparent that the Harlee "in the neighborhood of a billion management and Congress, How­ statement had been prepared well dollars a year." ard concluded, "the White House in advance rather than in response These American firms, he said, would today be worrying about a to "press inquiries today" as have "built ships abroad, regis­ balance of payments deficit that claimed, Groton noted, in view of tered them under the flags of other would have been much larger than the bitter denunciation of the Ad­ nations, hired foreign nationals to the present one—and that would ministration's failure to support a crew these ships, and then stolen have grown steadily worse as the maritime program launched by our commerce away from ships full impact of the foreign-build­ leading Congressmen just the day flying the American flag." ing notion was felt." before. Howard told his audience of Representative Jacob Gilbert 'Whitewash' Attempt more than 100 representatives of (D-N.Y.) told a later MTD meet­ At an MTD seminar entitled ing that the solution to this coun­ maritime labor, management and government that he planned to "Maritime — a year in Review," try's balance of payments deficit introduce into the upcoming sec­ Page Groton, legislative director "rests, in considerable degree, on ond session of the 90th Congress of the Shipbuilders Council of the our merchant marine." legislation "that would have the International Boilermakers Union, Offers Program effect of bringing the 'runaway- accused the Administration of an flag' merchant ships back under attempt to "whitewash" this na­ Gilbert offered a possible pro­ American registry." His bill, he tion's maritime deficiencies and posal to improve the payments said, would impose a heavy duty endangering the security of the balance which would give "special on goods carried aboard these United States. tax credits to firms which ship ships, thus putting a permanent Groton told the seminar partic­ their goods abroad — provided plug in a sizeable portion of the ipants that the Maritime Admin­ they ship them, on American-flag balance of payments problem now istration, in a recent booklet on vessels"—and impose extra taxes facing the country. the Soviet merchant marine, put on any imports which are not the soft peddle on "the over­ carried on U.S.-flag ships. Crash Program Needed Gilbert, now on the House In addition, the New Jersey whelming danger of Russia gain­ Ways and Means Committee and Congressman called for support ing superiority of the seas . . ." a former member of the Mer­ How people who knew better by the Administration for legis­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ lation which would call for the could "in all good conscience . . . mittee, said U.S. "runaway-flag" annual construction of 50 to 60 downgrade the tremendous strides shipowners have helped to bring U.S.-flag merchant ships in do­ made by the Soviet Union in build­ on the dollar crisis and should mestic yards—a move which he ing a navy and a merchant marine now be made to help defend the asserted would eventually cut the to take over the seas of the world" dollar — by government edict if payments deficit by as much as was something, Groton said, he $3 billion a year. couldn't understand, and "that is necessary. Noting that the merchant ma­ exactly what they are trying to rine already contribtues $1 billion do." a year to the plus side of the bal­ He said that the Administra­ ance of payments by carrying only tion had tried to minimize what about seven percent of our ex­ "is a bigger threat to the United port-import cargo, he pointed ofit States today than anything else" that "if U.S. ships were carrying and added: "I think even using just half of our cargo . . . there their own facts will substantiate would be no balance of payments that statement." WASHINGTON—The "turbu­ lent waters of international poli­ tics" are being stirred by a rap­ idly expanding Soviet fleet, as Russian leaders "have begun to rely more openly on the use of the merchant fleet as an instru­ ment of national power," a recent NEW YORK—SIUNA Vice-President Earl Shepard recently Library of Congress report de­ challenged the government to investigate "what appears to be clares. The report dealing with manipulation of bidding and arrangements for the movement the Soviet merchant marine was of 300,000 tons of cement from Taiwan to South Vietnam" for prepared for the Senate Com­ the Agency for International Development. merce Committee at the request Shepard charged that foreign-flag shipping firms received the of Senator Warren G. Magnuson contract in a seemingly unscrupulous manner. He said that (D-Wash.). although Bates and Co., Inc., in behalf of the Whitehall Navi­ In a forward to the report, Mag­ gation and the SlU-contracted Pan American Tankers Corpora­ nuson remarked that the study tion, did bid successfully attempts are going on behind the scenes "most dramatically adds a new to "frustrate" Bates and Co. and put the shipment in the hands dimension to the arguments for of foreign vessels. revitalizing the U.S. merchant ma­ The Seafarers vice president pointed to President Johnson's rine." determinatiooito seek methods for reducing the U.S. balance of The report says that within the payments deficit. In view of this goal, Shepard said that "the last ten years the Soviet Union apparent manipulation regarding this shipment of cement is a has risen from obscurity in ship­ clear frustration of the national interest as well as the need and ping to the sixth leading maritime legal obligation to have American vessels and seamen engaged in nation in the world. During the such cargoes." 1961-65 period, the Russian mer­ In urging "immediate steps to halt and investigate these chant fleet doubled in tonnage and actions," Shepard called upon key federal administrators and is scheduled to expand by another several members of Congress to rectify this situation. He sent 50 percent—from 9.5 to 14-milindividual telegrams to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, admin­ lion deadweight, tons by 1970. istrators in the Agency for International Development and the Figures cited in the report show Maritime Administration, Senators Warren G. Magnuson and that the Soviet tanker fleet alone E. L. Bartlett, and Representative Edward A. Garmatz. increased from 92 vessels in 1958 to 321 vessels by the end of 1965. Soviet Fleet Rise Cited in Report By Senate Unit ShepardRaps Govt Manipalatioa la Bids on Viot-Bound Cement January 19, 1968 Report of International President y' . if by Paul Hall With much of the world in turmoil and international tensions caus­ ing increasing concern to peqple everywhere, the Johnson Adminis­ tration continues to minimize the importance to this nation of a totally independent and efficient merchant fleet and entrusts the bulk of our oceanborne commerce—both present and future—to the highly flexible loyalties of runaway-flag shipowners whose vessels the Navy Depart­ ment has once again publicly declared it has "under effective control." The Administration apparently feels there is no cause for alarm in figures recently published by the Maritime Administration which con­ firm that the United States is in the incredible position of having less merchant marine tonnage under its own flag, for use in the event of a national emergency, than it has in the runaway flag fleet over which it claims control. Such childish faith in the reliability of American companies who have deliberately turned their backs on the economic welfare, of America by creating the "runaway-flag" fleet for their own selfish gain, is difficult to reconcile with the harsh realities of a nation's responsibilities to itself and to the free world. To depend so heavily on such vessels to meet our military needs in the event of war or other serious emergency, is to put the entire security of the United States in jeopardy and makes no more sense than maintaining only half an army in the hope that the other half would be made up of expatriates rallying to the defense of the nation when needed. The uncertainty of counting on ships which fly the flags of other countries was indisputably illustrated a few years ago when Defense Secretary Robert McNamara desperately needed more ships to carry flag carriers to do the job. Had there been no tired old World War II men and supplies to Vietnam and was unable to charter enough foreignhulks to pull out of the mothball fleet during that emergency, the Defense Department, and the nation, would have been in serious trouble. Although the "effective control" scheme has been consistently sup­ ported by the Administration as one excuse for not building up the U.S.-flag fleet, it has never been put to the test in all the years it has been in effect. The idea is made up completely of unknown quantities. It cannot be said with any certainty that such theoretically controled vessels would actually be physically available. Under foreign flags and manned by foreign crews there is no assurance that shifting inter­ national loyalties wouldn't draw them directly into a hostile or neutral port at the very time they are needed. Guesswork on the part of the Administration is the only guide available as to what would actually happen with these ships in the event of a new wartime crisis and one wrong guess could spell total disaster. Without an independent merchant fleet of its own to meet the needs of any eventuality, it is not inconceivable that an effective shiping embargo could be set up against the United States which would deprive us of strategic imported materials and bring about an American defeat. To put real meaning in the term "effective control" the govern­ ment should take immediate steps to put a stop to runaway-flag shipping by American citizens and force the return of their ships to U.S. registry. Not only would this eliminate any doubts about their potential availability in event of future emergencies, it would also serve to ease the current balance of payments deficit by putting more import-export cargo in the botttoms of U.S.-flag vessels. American companies controlled by U.S. citizens have been allowed to reap enormous profits from their runaway operations for far too long. It is time they were forced to assume their fair share of responsibility to their own country and their own fellow citizens. Such action by the Administration against runaway operators, to­ gether with a sensible program of shipbuilding in U.S. yards, could serve the dual purpose of greatly alleviating the foreign exchange pay­ ments deficit and securing our position of independence in the world's sealanes. Checkup at New Chicago Clinic Seafarer Royal John Booker has just completed his annual examina­ tion at the new SlU clinic in Chicago. A nurse is shown tilling out his records. Brother Booker sails in the engine department. 9 ..7 4 �J y^anuary 19, 1968 Magnunson Cites Fleet As U.S. Payments Aid WASHINGTON—The value of the U.S. merchant marine in helping to offset our economy's troubled balance of payments has been overlooked by the Administration, Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) said in a recent letter to Commerce Secretary Alexander B. Trowbridge recently. Noting President Johnson's New Year's Day announcement of proposals to improve this nation's lagging balance of payments, the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee pointed out to Trowbridge the omission of any reference to the merchant marine and said he believed "that the present circumstances clarify the appropriateness" of increasing the share of U.S. trade shipped on American-flag vessels. With only seven percent of this country's total waterbome trade now being hauled by U.S.-flag operators, and with the ex­ pected increase in trade, Magnuson said, the balance of pay­ ments possibilities resting in the U.S. merchant fleet become "increasingly clear." Conserves $1 Billion Magnuson recalled that Johnson has acknowleged that "even at its present level," the U.S.-flag merchant fleet earns or conserves some $1 billion annually in hard currency and dollars. He suggested that the government, as the lar^^est single shipper in the world, could take the lead and "do much to encourage use of American-flag . . . ocean carriers, particularly through appropriate action by the Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, Agency for International Development and the Maritime Administration. . 5IU files Charges Against MfBA for Violating 'No-Raiding'Ciaase ' V. 0 J WASHINGTON—The SIU has filed charges against the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association for violating the "no-raiding" provisions of the AFL-CIO's Constitution. <8In a telegram to Federation of the labor movement's "no-raid­ President George Meany, the ing" machinery, the SIU waived SIU accused the engineers' the first step of mediation and . group of interfering with the es­ asked for "immediate appoint­ tablished relationships which the ment of an impartial umpire be­ SIU holds with contracted Ameri­ cause of the seriousness of can flag shipping companies. MEBA's conduct." Such interference is prohibited The invocation of AFL-CIO by the AFL-CIO constitution. procedure came on the heels of In calling for implementation a decision on January 1, by Judge Fred J. Cassibry in Federal Dis­ trict Court in New Orleans up­ holding the SIU's position that MEBA's attempt to put "appren­ tice engineers" aboard the ships was an invasion of SIU's contrac­ tual rights. Placed Aboard Ships The SIU struck Delta Steam­ WASHINGTON — In an un­ ship Line over this issue after the precedented move, the Maritime company had placed "apprentice Administration has cancelled per­ engineers" aboard some of its ves­ mission for Dominican Republic- sels. The seven-week stoppage flag ships to carry U.S. govern­ also affected five ships operated ment-financed cargoes to that by Moore-McCormick's Robin country because of "discrimina­ Line. tion against" American vessels in Judge Cassibry denied a request Dominican ports. by the National Labor Relations Acting Maritime Administrator Board for a temporary injunction James W. Gulick said the agency against the SIU in the Delta case. had rescinded waivers which would have permitted carriage on In rejecting the NLRB petition. Dominican vessels of some $10.4 Judge Cassibry ruled, that the million in United States govern­ MEBA had coerced the company ment-sponsored shipments. The into agreeing on the use of the waivers, which covered one-half "apprentice engineers" in direct of shipments to be made under violation of Delta's contract with Export-Import Bank credits, were the SIU. necessary because U.S. law re­ Although the Federal Court quires that without them, all such shipments must be carried on ruling leaves the SIU free to strike, the Union announced to­ American flag ships. day that as long as the status quo Gulick said the action was taken is maintained, it would sail all because MARAD was "not sat­ affected vessels while it sought im­ isfied" that "U.S.-flag ships have enjoyed parity of treatment with mediate prosecution of its case vessels of the Dominican Repub­ against MEBA through AFL-CIO lic, specifically with respect to port constitutional procedures. The dues assessed against vessels of SIU said that its decision would the United States but not against apply to all companies where the vessels of the Dominican Repub­ so-called "apprentice engineers" lic." issue is in dispute. MARAD Bars Dominican Ships From Aid Hauls SEAFARERS LOG Page Three MARAD Report Shows US Shipping Topped hy Wective Control'Fleet WASHINGTON—In the event of a national emergency, the United States Navy would be forced to rely more on foreign-flag merchant marine tonnage than on vessels flying the American flag, according to a report published last week by the Maritime Administration. Actually a statistical analysis ^ the Liberian flag with 317 ships trate the true size of the runa­ of mostly "runaway" fleets of 11.3 million deadweight tons. way fleet. which are owned by American Most of this—some 7.8 million As of January first a year ago, companies but sail under the flags tons—is made up of tankers while MARAD listed a total tonnage of of Liberia, Panama or Honduras, the balance is composed of ore some 16 million tons of U.S.the MARAD report shows that and bulk carriers. owned ships registered under the as of September 30, 1967, there In second place among the flags of 17 foreign nations. At that were 14.7 million deadweight tons runaways is Panama with 105 time only 163 of the total of 448 of such shipping which the Navy assorted vessels totalling 3,266 runaway ships was registered in Department continues to maintain deadweight tons, and the remain­ Liberia—or just a little over half it has under "effective control" ing nine under Honduran registry the 317 now listed. By a similar for use whenever needed in an comprise 38 tons. comparison, the number of ships emergency. As of the same date, Over the years, the Defense and registered in Panama for the "con­ the privately-owned U.S.-flag fleet Navy Departments have main­ venience" of American companies totaled only about 14 million tons tained the myth that these ships at the beginning of 1967 was 16 and almost all of its 913 vessels flying the flags of foreign nations less than the 105 indicated by the are more than 20 years old. are under their "effective control," current figures. but this control has never actually Tax Evasion Also not included in the latest Of the 431 larger and more been tested. The Defense De­ report is the number of runaways modern foreign-flag ships listed, partment did, however, once at- flying the British-flag, but the last 350 are owned by companies con­ temnt to charter foreign-owned figure released was 89 and there trolled by U.S. citizens which use ships when added vessels were is every reason to believe that it, "runaway" flags in order to evade desperately needed to maintain too, has risen appreciably along U.S. taxes, construction costs, and the Vietnam sealift and was un­ with those under the flags of the wage and safety standards for successful. Some of our own old more-than-a-dozen other nations seamen. The 66 companies own­ World War II ships had to be by the U.S. companies maintain­ ing the other 81 vessels are owned quickly pulled out of the moth­ ing runaway-flag fleets. by non-U.S. citizens but these ball fleet to meet that emergency. Still accounting for the bulk of Among the foreign ships alleg­ runaway shipping are such big ships are also deemed effectively edly committed to this country U.S. oil firms as Standard Oil of under control because the firms are under "contractural obliga­ in case of emergency, as listed New Jersey, Standard of Cali­ tions" to the United States to in the report, are five tankers of fornia and Socony Mobil. At last make them available to the Navy 178 000 tons owned by Greek count the combined foreign-flag "in the event of war or national shipowner Stavros Niarchos. fleet of the three compaines was Because this particular report some 7.4 million tons. emergency." The report says that the Navy's only concerned the alleged "effec­ "effective control" fleet has in­ tive control" of the 350 runawaycreased by some four million tons flag shins registered by American over the last seven years and that owners in Liberia, Panama and the largest segment is still under Hondouras, it does not fully illus- Crew Plugs Holes When Mine Hits Russians Replace Red Chinese In Saigon Harbor As Leading N.Vietnam Traders The quick reaction of Seafarers aboard the Seatrain Texas (Seatrain), helped avert a disaster when she was at anchor in the Saigon River, Floyd Wyatt, ship's delegate, reported to the LOG. It was 2:12 a. m., Wyatt said, when "a terrific blast from a mine" hit the starboard side, at the cradle hatch. "Within minutes, everyone responded to the general alarm. Members from all three departments were down in the hold doing what they could to stop the leaks," reported Wyatt. The Seafarers used broom handles, sticks, rags and "what­ ever was available." Fortunately, no fire started from the leaking fuel oil tank. "It sure was a dirty mess though," Wyatt said. While the crew was at work plugging the leaks. Captain La Crox ma­ neuvered the ship into shallow water with the aid of two Army tugs. W.ASHINGTON—The Russians have replaced the Red Chinese as the leading traders in North Vietnamese ports, Representative Charles E. Chamberlain (R-Mich.) recently said in a telegram to President Johnson. Chamberlain and working through diplomatic also assailed the President for channels, the U.S. has managed having done too little to curb to diminish but not eliminate such non-Communist trade with North trade over the last four years. The Vietnam. major obstacle is the use of Brit­ The Michigan Congressman ish-flag ships in that trade, re­ cited Defense Department statis­ ported by the U.S. State Depart­ tics which he said were released ment to be owned or controlled at his "insistence." They showed by Communist Chinese interests that the Soviet Union led in ship­ based in Hong Kong. In 1967 ping to North Vietnam last year, these ships accounted for 67 of with 185 ships, while Communist the non-Communist vessels trad­ China followed with 93. In 1966, ing with North Vietnam. the Communist Chinese were State Department officials ex­ ahead with 138 vessels, and the plained that the Hong Korig trade Soviets trailed with 122. continued because the British Other figures for ships enter­ Government was limited by legal ing North Vietnamese ports last means from banning it, and addi­ year included 31 East European tionally was concerned over the and 78 non-Communist ships, possibility of Communist Chinese compared with the 1966 figures reprisals directed against the Brit­ of 45 East European and 74 nonish crown colony. Communist vessels. While these officials maintain The total number of ships en­ that all of the non-Communist tering North Vietnamese ports. trade with North Vietnam is car­ Chamberlain said, were 401 in Crew Congratulated 1964, 257 in 1965, 379 in 1966, ried in small ships and consti­ tutes only nonstrategic materials. Captain La Crox congratulated and 387 in 1967. Noting that there had been Chamberlain remarked that such the entire crew for the fine work "some progress" since 1964, he ships "in recent months are sus­ they turned in. Chief Mate Burns stressed the need to take "more pected of carrying strategic goods." added that the response and con­ effective action" to cut non-Com­ "The British are renting their duct of the men during the in­ munist shipping trade with that flag." he said, "for the benefit of a cident was "another example of Communist regime who.se policy a properly trained crew coming country. Though the administration has of terror and aggression has al­ through in an emergency". The been applying pressure on those ready cost the lives of 16.000 Chief Mate said, that it "seemed nations that do trade with North American soldiers dedicated to as though it was all rehearsed previously." Vietnam, by cutting foreign aid defending the free world." �t Page Fonr SEAFARERS The Atlantic Coast by Eari (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atiantic Coast Area LOG January 19, 1^4^! MARAD Polling US Companies On Long-Range Shipbuilding Plans WASHINGTON—Once again the Maritime Administration has asked operators of U.S.-flag ves­ The jobless rate hit an eight-month low in December, with 3.7 sels in the foreign trade—both subsidized and unsubsidized—to submit their long-range shipbuilding percent of the nation's job force on the unemployment lines. This plans to assist in the agency's decision on how best to spend construction subsidy funds and allocate is a good sign, but 2.7 million people remain jobless and when its limited mortgage insurance ^ A similar request by MARAD, man as only "coincidental" but dependents are taken into consideration this is still too high a authority. in 1965, for long-term construc­ maritime industry observers re­ figure. There is little likelihood, how­ tion plans through 1970, resulted called that a five billion dollarThe recovery by the automo-/®>ever, that presently unsubsidizec crash program for upgrading the bile industry from strikes is a tor Perez decided to take a rest. companies will be benefited by only in a continuation of the long­ U.S. merchant marine has already standing practice of using avail­ Angel Pedroza has taken over the major factor for the increase in the decision, any more than they been introduced in both House able subsidy funds for. the already jobs. A recovery was also noted job. and Senate and is still pending. have been in the past, unless Con­ favored liner compaines and the Dioscoro De La.Cruz, now on in manufacturing employment. Operators submitting their build­ replacement of their fleet. Then, gress passes a major expansion pension, likes to drop by the hall Let's hope the trend continues. ing plans for the period July 1, as they will now, all responses re­ program for increasing subsidies. to visit his many friends. Philadelphia 1968 through June 30, 1973, were mained MARAD's secret. Acting Maritime Administrator asked to include—by February 8 A1 Benzuk is registered and James W. Gulick made the request —data on proposed routes and will be ready to take the first coal on shipbuilding plans, MARAD services; the number of types and run that hits the boards. A1 sails said, with the understanding that ve.ssels to be built, or replaced by as FWT and oiler. if government aid is required, new construction; and estimates After an enjoyable holiday at formal application will have to be of speed, capacity and versatility home, Frank Cake is set for a made at the appropriate time and of new ships Additional information which Two more Seafarers have been added to the list of those men approval will hinge on future esti­ must be provided by April 8 in­ mates of national need and avail­ upgrading themselves to an engineer's license after completing a cluded the following; ability of funds. course of study at the school sponsored by the SIU and District The type of transportation sys­ Funds Withheld 2 of the MEBA. This brings to tem proposed, along with plans Establishment of the engineer 216 the number of Seafarers It should be noted, however, for interchange of cargoes be­ training program was spurred by that the Johnson Administration tween ships and other means of who have received an engineer's the growing shortage of licensed has not been spending all the transport at connecting points. license. marine engineers aboard AmerOne man is a new second as­ can-flag ships, particularly as a funds appropriated by Congress Commercial characteristics of Cake Green sistant engineer, the other has a result of the demands placed on for ship construction and still un­ proposed new tonnage with pro­ subsidized operators have not jections of operating expenses and good oiler's job, preferably to third assistant's license. American shipping by the conflict been granted desperately-needed revenues plus estimated manning Jasper Farr is a new second Holland. in Vietnam. relief. assistant, having sailed as FOWT. .scales and wage costs. George Barnes would like a The SIU-MEBA District 2 train­ Born in Lorain, Ohio, he lives in The fact that Gulick's invita­ An estimate of the minimum good job in the deck department. ing program is the first of its kind amount of construction aid, oper­ tion for operators' plans was is­ His last ship was the C^pe San in maritime history. It assists en­ ating aid and/or mortgage insur­ sued before the 90th Congress Diego. gine department seafarers to ob­ convenes for its second session was ance required from the govern­ tain instructions in preparation for V. Russo is waiting for a chiefdescribed ment by the respondent, if any. by a MARAD spokes­ cook's slot. their Third Assistant Engineer's license. Temporary Third Assist­ Baltimore ant Engineer's license, or Original Norman Peppier is registered Second Assistant Engineer's li­ for an AB's job. Norm would like cense in either steam or motor an Intercoastal run after sailing vessel classifications. In addition, Fair Olsen on the Calmar. MEBA District 2 members who Melvin Knickman was on the St. La Marque, Texas. Brother already possess engineer's licenses Portmar and would enjoy sailing Farr is 43 years old and joined may upgrade themselves to higher on that ship again when she comes the SIU in 1953 in Lake Charles, ratings. out of lay-up. Melvin sails in the La. The training school is operated Calogero (Charles) Taibi, Research Director for the Seafarers deck department. under a reciprocal agreement be­ International Union, died on January 4 at Doctors Hospital, Man­ Odd Olsen has a third assis­ Registered as a cpok. Berry Tip- tant's license after sailing as a tween the SIU and District 2 of hattan. He was 40 years old. programs, research methods and pings recently helped turn opt FOWT. He was born in Norway MEBA, SIU men who enroll in A veteran of the Trade Union planning, wages and terms of em­ the chow on the Whitehall. A 23- and makes his home in Brooklyn. the program are provided with year man, he's looking for a run The 45-year old Seafarer joined meals, hotel lodging and subsist­ Movement, he had been a spe­ ployment, and in many other cialist in the field of labor eco­ to the Far East. the union in 1964 in the port of ence payments of $110 per week nomics and research, in indus­ areas of trade union interest for many years. A member of the while in training. New York. Norfolk trial relations, collective bargain- American Economics Association Those who qualify and wish to Engine department Seafarers ng procedures and social welfare and the New York Chapter of the Marion Parker had a good trip are eligible to apply for any of enroll in the school can obtain to India and the Persian Gulf the upgrading programs if they additional information and apply programs. He had also served as Research Director for the AFLaboard the Transhuron. An AB, are 19 years of age or older and for the course at any SIU hall or CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ Marion is planning a short va­ have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. write directly to SIU headquarters cation before sailing again. ment for the past year. watch standing time in the engine at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ Prior to his employment with Robert Sawyer is looking department, plus six months' ex­ lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ the Seafarers International Union, around for a good coal run. He perience as a wiper or equivalent. phone number is Hyacinth 9-6600. le had been Program Consultant was oiler on a similar voyage to or the Middlesex County Eco­ Holland on the Globe Carrier. Joining the Pension Ranks nomic Opportunities Corporation, Larry Combs, AB, had two ''lew Brunswick, N. J., and Jiad trips to the Far East with the )een active in a number of trade Steel Designer. Larry said he's union posts in the New York looking for a tanker. metropolitan area. Boston Taibi had formerly been Ex­ ecutive Director for District Fred Ra^id is taking a shot at Council 37 of the American Fed­ hunting after a trip in the deck department on the Fort Hoskins. eration of State, County and Charles Taibi Fred's got 22 years in the union. Vlunicipal Employees, AFL-CIO, n New York City and had also Oskar Kala, known to his served as Research and Publica­ Industrial Relations Research As­ friends as "Rudy", piled off the tions Director for the United sociation, he had been an active Steel Flyer. Mter spending the 'urniture Workers of America, participant and consultant with Christmas holiday with his family, various other professional, trade AFL-CIO. Rudy is looking for an electrician's Taibi was born in New York union and community associations slot. City and educated in various New in the metropolitan area. Alvme Green sailed on the Surviving are his wife, Elaine; York City public and parochial Cantigny as crew mess. He's schools. He completed graduate 2 sons, Solomon, 11, and Anthony ready for a good trip now that the work in the New School For So­ 7; his mother, Mrs. Maria Santa holidays are over. cial Research, New York City, Taibi; and 2 brothers, Frank Tai­ Puerto Rico in 1966 and was a graduate of bi and Grant Taibi, all of New Bill Holland has flown in from iarvqrd University, A. B., 1949. York City. San Francisco for the chief elec­ Je received his Masters Degree Services were held on Monday, trician's job on the Young Amer­ rom Columbia University in January 8 at 10 A.M. at the Proica. New York Port Agent Leon Hall presents the first pension check 1952. venzano-Lanza Funeral Home, to Eugene Walson (center), while headquarters rep. Fred Stewart After a year of "good feeding" He had been a specialist in the in Manhattan. Burial was at Ever­ on the Detndt, chief steward Vic­ looks on. Brother Walson's last vessel was the Alcoa Explorer. development of social welfare green Cemetery, Brooklyn. if * P V I 0 \ 0 Two More Seafarers Upgrade To Engineer; Total Now 216 Charles Talbl Dead at 40, Was SIU Research Director J >v r .. r �/ 'January 19, 1968 The Great Lakes I'-i; by Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes !• A I ^ V V. Things are slow in the port of Chicago with only the tanker Detroit in operation. Work is being done on the Detroit Edison at the American shipyard here, but it is expected she will go back on her usual run when repairs are completed in the spring. Relative to the Chicago Port Council, a luncheon is scheduled for this port and a large turnout ^ is expected. Additional organiza­ maining crewmen on the S. T. tional work will be done prior to Crano (Huron Cement Co.). The Thunder Bay Labor Coun­ the spring fit-out. A meeting has been set up with cil in Alpena is starting a series of the local officers of the Coast classes designed to acquaint mem­ Guard regarding manpower for bers with the purpose of social the coming season. We think we service in the community. Among topics to be discussed are labor's will receive their cooperation. community service programs and Toledo the workmen's compensation law With the arrival of the Peter in Michigan. Reiss, the sailing season is ended Dulnth for 1967 and we will now begin Classes have started here for preparations for fit-out in 1968. MEBA District 2 Lakes Schools original licenses and upgrading, are in full swing with some 50 of conducted by MEBA District 2 our members in attendance. It and the AMO. The Duluth up­ looks like the rated manpower grading school has just helped shortage will increase and we are Fred Leske receive an oiler's en­ urging our members to take ad­ dorsement and Dan Brown an vantage of the upgrading pro­ FOW ticket. The CC West is laying at the gram for AB and FOW. Superior shipyard for repairs. Her Buffalo crew reports they can't wait to re­ Due to heavy ice conditions, turn home, especially since we've shifting jobs have been few and been hit by extremely low tem­ far between. In conjunction with the ice condition, various compa­ peratures. Recently, it was 30 de­ nies with ships laid up have re­ grees below zero. We heard recently from Dave quested a larger ice-breaker so the harbor can be opened up ear­ Brander who's recovering in the lier in the spring. New Orleans USPHS Hospital Little activity has gone on at where he was treated for a kidney the hall. Most men have gone ailment. Oldtimers Ncal Kunze, South for the winter or to the John Fabac and Dennis Kiley are coast to ship. among the CC West's crew. Broth­ er Kiley, second cook, would like Alpena Things are relatively slow, al­ a job that would let him get home though we have paid off the re­ to Alpena every now and then. President Signs Serial Security Bill; Forms Panel to Study Income Needs WASHINGTON—President Johnson called for a fresh approach to the nation's public welfare system and named a "commission of distinguished Americans" to explore "every plan, however, unconventional, which could promise a constructive advance in meeting the income needs of all the American people." opposed by labor, religious and grams. The President announced the social service groups are a tight The new social security bene­ creation of a Commission on In­ ceiling on the number of children fits are effective in February and come Maintenance Programs as who can be helped under the aid will be reflected in benefit checks he signed social security amend­ to families with dependent chil­ mailed out in early March. ments which will raise benefits for dren program and a free hand to Following are some of the main 24 million persons—but by a states to purge from the assistance provisions: smaller amount than Johnson had rolls mothers who are unable to Benefits: An across-the-board sought. increase of 13 percent to all bene­ work or take work training. He said the higher benefits will Meany urged the President to ficiaries under the old age, sur­ lift one million persons on social press in the new session of Con­ vivors and disability insurance security rolls "above the poverty gress for "swift and decisive ac­ program. The minimum benefit line." In dollar terms, he de­ tion to remedy the evils that have under these programs is raised to clared, it is the biggest single in­ been done to the principle and $55 for an individual and $82.50 crease ever enacted. for an elderly couple. Persons re­ practice of public assistance." 'Severe Restrictions He also termed Jhe benefit in­ tiring in the future will also re­ At the same time, the Presi­ crease—13 percent for most per- ceive higher benefits, with the ceil­ dent expressed regret at the "se­ •sons—"flagrantly inadequate" and ing rising gradually to $323 for vere restrictions" Congress im­ said the rise in the minimum bene­ a retired couple and a survivior's posed on public assistance in an­ fit from $44 to $55 a month was benefit of up to $434.40 for a other section of the legislation. in "shocking contrast" to the $70 widow with two or more depend­ Overall, Johnson said, "Frank­ minimum sought by the Adminis­ ent children. The special benefit payed to lin Roosevelt's vision of social in­ tration. persons 72 and over who had not surance has stood the test of the Johnson named Ben W. Heinemet social security work require­ changing times." But he added: man; board chairman of the Chi­ ments goes up from $35 to $40 "I wish I could say the same for cago & Northwestern Railroad, to for a single person and from our nation's welfare system." head the Commission on Income $52.50 to $60 a month for a Johnson said he has directed Maintenance. couple. Graduated cash benefits He appointed two AFL-CIO Health, Education & Welfare Sec­ are provided for disabled widows retary John W. Gardner "to work vice presidents to the Commission and widowers between 50 and 62 with state governments so that —David Sullivan, president of the year of age. compassionate safeguards are es­ Building Service Employes, and A. Taxes: The tax rate for 1968 tablished to protect deserving Philip Randolph, president of the remains 4.4 percent of covered Sleeping Car Porters and a noted mothers and needy children." wages paid by workers and em­ AFL-CIO President George civil rights leader. ployers. For persons making un­ Johnson completed the signing der $6,600 a year, there will be Meany., in a letter to the Presi­ dent, had termed the new restric­ of bills passed in the final days no change in payroll deductions. tions on public assistance "inde­ of the session and noted that Con­ The taxable wage base is in­ fensible." He said they "penalize gress "was not as productive as I creased to $7,800 a year, effec­ the poorest of the poor for their had urged it to be" but at any tive immediately, so persons mak­ rate had not turned the clock back ing that amount or more will be poverty." Among the provisions strongly by repealing Great Society pro- paying $53 a year more in social securitv taxes than they did in 1967. ' The taxable wage base will re­ main at $7,800 but the tax rate will gradually rise in future years —at close to the same rate it was scheduled to rise under the old law. In 1969, the tax rate goes "It is time that the principle of a link with a country should up to 4.8 percent—but under the be strictly applied," Ogden declared, adding that "if this were old law it had been scheduled to done the Liberian fleet would almost vanish overnight." He also go up to 4.9 percent. The rate challenged the Minister of State's contention that the majority includes both the basic social se­ of ships flying the Liberian and Panamanian flags of convenience curity and the medicare taxes. were safe because they were comparatively new. Many of the ships fall below the approved standards, Ogden said, and are a Earnings: The amount that a challenge to British shipping. retired worker or survivor may earn without losing part of his Adding a bi-partisan note in agreement with Ogden's stand. old age benefits is raised to $140 Conservative MP Simon 'Wingfield also noted that while Britain a month or $1,680 a year—up was one of the world's biggest importers, British shipping was from the previous $1,500 a year not carrying those imports, and called for encouragement to im­ porters to use British-flag vessels to the benefit of U.K. ship­ or $125 a month. As at present, there is no earnings limit for per­ owners. sons over 72. For others, the bill Parallel of U. S. Woes provides a $1 reduction in bene­ While vocal protests against runaway-flag shipping are only fits for each $2 of earnings be­ beginning in Parliament, similar exchanges have been heard in tween $1,680 and $2,880 and $1 the Congress of the United States for years. for each $1 earnings over that. Continuing efforts by concerned members of the House and Medicare: A patient whose Senate to upgrade the U.S. fleet, encourage U.S.-flag carriage doctor refuses to bill the medicare of more of our import-export cargoes and curb the practice program directly can now be re­ by American owners of avoiding U.S. wage scales and safety imbursed on the basis of an itemstandards by registering their vessels under foreign-flags, are ired bill from the doctor without still being stalled by the Administration's lack of interest in the having to pay the bill first. An­ other new feature gives each per­ merchant marine and refusal to institute a "sound maritime policy. son a "lifetime reserve" of 60 days As a result, unsubsidized U.S. ship-owners are forced to struggle of added hospital coverage to be with an outmoded fleet while foreign-flag ships carry the vast used whenever the 90-day hospi­ bulk of American cargoes. talization allowed for each "spell A statement made during the British debate by Conservative of illness" is exhausted. However, MP Edward Taylor might well have been made in our own the patient would pay $20 a day Congress. for each day of the "reserve" cov­ erage. "What I think should be done is to make it more attractive Medicaid: Limits are imposed for our own shipping companies to invest in providing more on federal grants to states which vessels," he said. "This could be done by providing the 'maxi­ have set up programs to provide mum' of incentives." free medical care for the "medi­ cally needy," regardless of age. 'Runaway-Flag'Ships Plague British Etoaoaiy if "Runaway-flag" ship operation, long a major contributor to the drastic decline in the American merchant marine, is also making its ill effects felt in Great Britain. In much the same way that U.S. Administration officials con­ sistently minimize the burden that these "flags of convenience" pose upon the largely unsubsidized section of the American fleet which sails under the U.S. flag, spokesmen for Prime Minister Harold Wilson's government claim that British owners are not being much hurt by the practice. At least one member of Parliament, however, has angrily described it a# the "nearest thing to piracy since the Jolly Roger." During a recent debate in the House of Commons on vessels owned by British firms but registered under the flags of Liberia, Panama and some other runaway-flag nations, the Minister of State at the Board of Trade, J. P. W. Mallalieu, declared United Kingdom shipowners were not suffering disadvantages from runaway-flag operations. In typical bureaucratic fashion, Mallalieu answered a call by some members of Parliament for action to curb the use of ships registered under foreign flags by citing what he considered "advantages" in using them. Aside from taxation considerations, he said, there were also benefits to be derived from the fact that there were no national agreements for seamen's wages and other benefits generally required by shipowners in traditional maritime countries. Termed A "Racket" Lashing back at this. Labor MP Eric Ogden said "more than one tenth of the world's shipping flies flags of convenience—the nearest thing to piracy since the Jolly Roger." He noted that few ships were genuinely linked with Liberia—listed by the latest figures in Lloyd's Register of Shipping as the world's largest runaway-flag fleet with a total of 20,603,301 gross tons—and said it was high time "something drastic was done about the flags of convenience racket, and it is only governments which can do it." Page Five SEAFARERS LOG I �Page Six SE'AFAREFS Up the Alley 10H January 19, 19^ LOG :14 :14 From Doc. 28, 1967 to Jan. 10, 1968 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmin^rton San Francisco ... Seattle Totafn All Groups Class A Class B 8 4 46 44 11 13 42 20 17 12 9 13 5 6 24 22 73 44 46 25 15 9 43 24 10 23 284 338 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Clasa A Class B Class C 2 4 2 39 24 8 4 3 1 17 15 6 17 6 14 6 10 10 18 1 7 9 2 19 11 2 19 17 9 2 6 7 27 74 43 13 13 18 173 200 123 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Grouiis Class A ClassB Class A CISSS 'B QassC 3 2 1 8 8 49 12 32 56 45 3 6 4 7 5 16 11 18 26 30 8 8 8 7 7 5 9 3 5 5 7 2 0 12 8 6 2 4 27 21 5 14 10 56 58 3 25 15 30 18 6 10 6 7 13 27 96 27 48 41 8 12 17 13 16 101 248 151 269 303 TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jackson'ville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San FYancisco ... Seattle STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Seafarer George Litchfield tries his skill at miniature bowling at the Baltimore SILTtiall. With Litchfield, a member of the SlU's Quarterly Financial Committee, is Brother Jougin O. Rifera, deck maintenance. J. P. Stevens Finally Complies With the Law; Rehires 69 f NEW YORK—A "major victory" for the rights of southern textile workers was marked here last month when J. P. Stevens and Company bowed to a court order and invited 69 illegallydismissed employees to return to work and began plans for is an equally significant victory for all other textile workers whose paying them back wages pliis desire for organization has been interest. Reinstatement of an ad­ frustrated by cynical and whole­ ditional 18 workers was ordered sale labor law violations in so by the court a day later. many southern textile plants." The giant textile firm, second No More Interference largest in the world, lost a fiveIt was also announced that year court battle in defense of Stevens had complied with an its anti-union activities when the NLRB ruling that it must post U.S. Supreme Court refused on notices at all of its SI plants in December 11 to review an order North and South Carolina that by the Second Circuit of the U.S. it will not interfere with future Court of Appeals here directing attempts to unionize. the rehiring—with full back pay Of the 71 workers involved in plus six percent interest—of 71 the first case, letters were sent employees fired in 1963 for ac­ by Stevens to 69. One of the other tivities in support of an organizing two is dead and one could not campaign in Stevens plants by the be located. AFL-CIO Textile Workers Un­ Neither the company nor the ion of America. NLRB could guess immediately In the subsequent order, the at how much Stevens will have same Circuit Court held that 13 to pay the rehired workers. How­ of the additional 18 employees ever, TWUA officials estimated had been wrongly dismissed for that it could run to more than union activities, four for union $1 million with some individuals activity and testifying against receiving as much as $30,000. In Stevens at a National Labor Rela­ addition to back pay, likely earn­ tions Board hearing, and one for ings the workers would have gain­ testimony only. ed from overtime and promotion When notified of the develop­ will also have to be determined ments in Washinglton, TWUA and they will be reimbursed for Presideot William Pollock issued any medical bills which otherwise the following statement; would have been covered by the company's hospital insurance. "At long last, justice is steadily catching up with J. P. Stevens The long court cases, and others and Cd. still pending, stemmed from "The latest decision, which adds findings by the NLRB that Stevens 18 workers to the list of 71 to had used harassment, intimida­ be reinstated with back pay in tion, and other terror tactics in the first case, is a major victory violation of federal law,, to - thwart for, all Stevens workers. But it ' unipnjzation of its plants Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 3 3 47 16 10 7 30 12 11 14 3 2 6 2 27 21 43 82 15 34 3 5 9 50 10 17 320 162 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groui>s Class A Class 1:rClass C 4 2 0 14 11 32 3 2 6 10 9 11 9 9 2 6 11 6 3 1 1 0 10 6 10 0 16 1 14 20 1 4 4 74 11 47 4 12 15 141 97 163 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 13 3 212 100 35 19 105 68 29 24 13 8 14 9 101 53 260 140 118 71 29 1 61 26 37 14 1,027 521 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB 9 4 144 177 18 13 75 45 20 16 7 7 8 9 67 72 139 153 104 56 21 0 39 21 24 11 686 573 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB 2 4 38 108 22 13 44 73 15 13 2 4 1 12 35 55 136 217 51 96 13 0 24 40 34 12 691 373 J , -4. i iV YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTt .c '} Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying Foreign Cars are not Timeless U. S. consumers who buy new foreign cars have no way of knowing whether they are actually getting this year's model or not. Unlike American-made cars, foreign-car distributors are permitted — apparently in all states—^to designate leftover last year's cars as this year's model. One wage-earner, Joseph Manella of Long Island, New York, bought a foreign^ car in 1965 and later discovered that it was really manufactured in 1964. He has carried on a two-year campaign not only to secure some redress for himself but to call public attention to this fact. As far as redress for himself is concerned, all he has gotten from various state and federal agencies is the bland brushoff that consumers with grievances often get. The New York Department of Motor Vehicles told him: "If the manufacturer certifies that a vehicle which has been manufactured in one year is of a model year of a later year, there is little choice for the Department but to accept the certification." The state and federal officials I talked to about this juggling of the model year all are aware of the practice. But they tend to excuse it on the grounds that it has been going on many years, and that foreign cars do not undergo the noticeable annual model changes of American cars. So, the defend­ ers of the practice say, the foreign cars do not suffer the same degree of loss in market value after the new model year that an American-made car does. But there are enough holes in that argu­ ment to drive one of those foreign cars through: For one, even if a new car has merely been sitting around and not used, age does deteriorate some of its components, such as the electrical wiring and body finish. Too, there is no way of knowing how many miles the so-called new car actually has been driven. The distributors disconnect the odometer cable while the car is driven from the port of entry. There also is fre­ quent exchange of different models between dealers, which involves further driving. The car also may have been used as a demon­ strator. (This sometimes can happen in buy­ ing American cars too.) In this case, the "1965" model Manella had bought in late October, 1964, actually had arived in the U. S. the previous April, and no one knows when it was really manu­ factured. While the distributors claim the model year does not affect the value of a foreign car significantly, the dealer said Manella's car had to be considered a 1964 model, when he explored the possibility of trading it in. Finally, there may be significant mt^el changes some years. If state motor vehicle departments continue to permit foreign cars made in previous years to be designated as the current model, buyers may not know whether they are getting the latest improve­ ments. This is especially important to know now that additional safely features may be required from year to year. 7: ^1 * I �Jaiiiiai^ '19, 1968 SEAFARERS Senators Introduce Joint Bl To Block OH Shale Giveaway Page Seven LOG Equalizer! WASHINGTON—Identical bills aimed at the protection of vast government-owned oil shale deposits and blocking of a plan by In­ terior Secretary Steward Udall to lease 30,000 acres of the rich lands to private oil companies were recently introduced by Senator William Proxmire (D-Wis.) in the Senate and in the House by Repre­ sentative Phillip Burton (D-Calif.). The deposits involved cover some 16,000 square miles in Colo­ rado, Wyoming and Utah considered to be the largest oil reserve in the world with a value estimated at between $2.5 and $5 trillion. Eightly percent of the land is federally owned. At hearings last spring befoje the Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee, Udall's plan for the commercial leasing of a portion of the land was strongly opposed by the AFL-CIO which claimed these resources "should be developed for the public interest, not for private monopoly." Senator Phillip A. Hart (D-Mich.), chairman of the subcommittee, stated at the conclusion of the hearings that he was convinced that "the proposed program of the Department of the Interior may have had the effect of aiding in the monopolization of the oil shale deposits by the major oil companies." Although the Interior Department held off on the plan, it is expected to bring the matter up again after completion of a new study scheduled to wind up shortly. Against "Rushing Ahead" In presenting his legislation last month. Burton, a member of the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs which handles oil shale matters, stressed the importance of not permitting the In­ terior Department to "be pressured into rusing ahead with a de­ velopment program based on inadequate information. We must insure that when the development does take place it is conducted in the best interests of the public and not for the benefit of a few greedy oil companies." Pointing up the need for a "sensible, thoroughgoing development of one of the most valuable natural resource jackpots in the world," Proxmire told his Senate colleagues that his bill would insure such development "to the benefit of all 200 million of our constituents" and that "it is not only entirely appropriate, but a duty, for the Congress to speak out in behalf of the people by enacting (such) legislation." Opponents of the Udall proposal, including AFL-CIO Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller, maintain that there is nothing to prevent the oil industry from developing the 20 percent of the oil shale lands it already owns for extraction and processing. There is no necessity, they feel, for encouraging action by these companies with give-away opportunities to acquire federally-owned oil shale lands at public expense. Custodial workers in the Wash­ ington, D.C, area are acquiring new skills and better paying jobs through a highly successful train­ ing program conducted by Build­ ing Service Employes Local 82 and 536. Trainees in the project are disadvantaged, unemployed or underemployed workers, prefer­ ably heads of households. They receive $44 a week during train­ ing, plus five dollars for each dependent, up to six. The Man­ power Development & Training project is financed with funds from the Labor Department and the U.S. Office of Education. To date, 256 persons have graduated from one of the project's 13-week courses. » 'X • * A National Labor Relations Board trial examiner has found that the Goodyear Tire and Rub­ ber Co. is engaging in unfair labor practices in making benefit pro­ grams for 30 nurses available only if they stay out of the union. Trial Examiner Leo F. Lightner's rec­ ommended order submitted to the NLRB would haye the company stopped from disqualifying the nurses from retirement, annuity and pension plans. President Peter Bommarito of the Rubber Work­ ers, which brought the charges on behalf of the nurses, hailed the findings as "a giant step forward in bringing about fair and equit­ able treatment for whjte collar workers through organizaiio^."^''' The Chicago AFL-CIO, which owns and operates radio station WCFL, has been granted a con­ struction permit for WCFL-TV to operate on channel 38 of the ultra high frequency television band. The Federal Communica­ tion Commission's board of review ruled 2-1 in favor of the Chicago federation over one other appli­ cant. Channel 38 is the last avail­ able television channel in Chi­ cago. * * ilt Unemployment in most of the nation's industrial centers was higher in December than in the same month of 1966, the Labor Department reported. Of the 150 major labor areas surveyed, only 51 were in the "low unemploy­ ment" category of 1.5 to 2.9 per­ cent. In December of 1966, there were 66 centers with low unem­ ployment. The number of indus­ trial areas with "moderate" un­ employment of 3 to 5:9 percent was up from 76 to 90 over the year. Nine centers had "substan­ tial" unemployment of over 6 per­ cent, one more than in December 1966. There was little change from November to December, 1967. New Haven and Denver dropped from the low unemploy­ ment tothe moderate unemploy­ ment category, while Flint, Mich., moved the other way as auto em­ ployment spurted following model Renewed concern has been voiced by President Johnson in recent weeks over this country's ever-worsening balance of pay­ ments deficit but the most obvious means of remedying the situation, by stepping up U.S.-flag participation in ocean-borne com­ merce, is once again being overlooked by the Administration in favor of other meas­ ures. For a long time now, maritime labor, shipping industry and Congressional spokes­ men have been pointing up the fact that effective use of the U.S. merchant marine could substantially aid the balance of pay­ ments deficit which in the third quarter of 1967 was announced at a new high of $2.68 billion. However, the Administration has consistently turned a deaf ear to this easily workable solution. Although it might' arouse considerable displeasure in big business circles, the first and most logical step for the government to take is a firm crackdown on the "run­ away-flag" shipping which has been allowed to flourish unchecked for years to the benefit of giant U.S. corporations, greedy for greater profits at the expense of the citizens of their own country. The balance of payments deficit is a com­ mon problem to all segments of the Ameri­ can economy and its inherent dangers to our entire society have brought repeated warnings from the Administration that the outflow of U.S. gold reserves must be re­ versed. Yet the average taxpayer is expected to bear the brunt of the burden while some of the largest corporations in the nation actually add greatly to the minus side of the payments scale by operating their own vessels under the flags of other nations. At the present time, the aggregate ton­ nage of the runaway-flag fleet maintained by U.S. companies for what they call, with­ out conscience, their "convenience", is esti­ mated at some 10.4 million. This fleet, which is a daily drain on this country's for­ eign exchange, is now larger than the pri­ vately owned U.S.-flag fleet but the Admin­ istration does nothing whatever to curb its growth. As has been noted-by several Congres­ sional leaders, if action was taken by the government requiring that these "runaway" ships be brought under the American flag where they belong, about half of the U.S. balance of payments deficit could be erased in a comparatively short period of time. Faced with the continual rise of the pay­ ments deficit, and in view of its often de­ clared alarm over the situation, the Adminis­ tration has no valid excuse not to move against the "runaway-flag" racket. The claims of these American companies —which complacently disavow their share of responsibility to America—that they need their so-called "flags of convenience" in order to compete with foreign operators are largely a camouflage for their greed. The main objective of these outfits is to build ships cheaply overseas, avoid U.S. taxes by registering them in Liberia or other "run­ away-flag" havens, hire foreign crews at sub­ standard wages and gain an unfair competi­ tive edge over the flag ships of their own country. For too long successive Administrations have been well aware of the real motives of these companies and conveniently looked the other way. It now remains for the pres­ ent Administration to do away with the runaway-flag operators—and slice a billionodd dollars a year off the balance of pay­ ments deficit in so doing. �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG Striking farm workers disembark from bus after last lap of trip that brought them across country to urge support in struggle against California fruit grower. A N ANCIENT yellow bus carrying 47 travel weary striking farm workers from Delano, Cali­ fornia, pulled up in front of SIU headquarters well after dark last Thursday night to mark the beginning of an in-person nationwide campaign to boycott all products of the Giumarra Vineyard Corporation. The group — representing the AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee—^was greeted on arrival after their seven-day transcontinental trek by SIU representatives and a hot dinner was wait­ ing for the Californians who hit New York during a record-breaking spell of temperatures near Zero degrees. The SIU will host the farm workers, includ­ ing 11 women and a six-year-old boy, at its ^Brooklyn facilities during their stay. Arrangements have been made to house, feed and assist them in every way possible. As the nation's largest city and greatest potential distributing point for Giumarra products. New York was chosen by the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee as the focal point from which to combat the anti-union policies of the West Coast corporation, bring about recognition of their right to organize and also stop the importation from Mexico of "green card" holders for the purpose of illegally filling jobs in struck grape fields. Green cards are issued to Mexican nationals for the purpose of commuting daily or seasonably to the United States to seek employment, but they also entitle the holder to cross the border at will. Under this system, green card holders are not held in viola­ tion by the U.S. Department of Immigration and Naturalization Service as "foreign strikebreakers" unless they come into the United States specifically for the purpose of working in a struck field. Thus, "permanent resident" green card holders are being used as scab labor and any 'grower who is not being struck can legally import workers from Mexico for himself—under the lax stipulations of federal law— and then shift them into the fields of strikebound growers. This system, among other things, is one of the big­ gest factors that the Farm Workers Organizing Com­ mittee is trying to combat because Jt is the Ufeblood of growers, such as Giumarra, who hold out against the union and keep American farm workers at a level of subsistence which is tragically below the aver­ age earnings of other workers. They have no protec­ tion under the National Labor Relations Act, the mini­ mum wage laws, child labor laws, unemployment in­ surance laws—which are vital to these workers be­ cause of the often seasonal nature of their work—or even social security coverage. Their average yearly earnings are seldom over $1,500. "Some encouraging success has already been achieved in other areas by the boycotting of labels," said Mrs. Dolores Huerta, a vice president of the UFWOC who was in New York with the strikers' delegation, "but similar success in boycotting the fresh products of a grower, in this case Giumarra ; grapes handled in major national markets, is much more difficult. We intend to canvass brokers, dealers, jobbers and distributors here in the hope of persuad­ ing them not to handle Giumarra grapes. Whatever picketing we may do will be in the nature of con­ sumer education only. In any event, we mean to be successful — if it takes a month," the 37-year-old mother of seven said. The UFWOC began its long battle against union resistance by the growers several years , ago follow­ ing passage of the Anti-Bracero Act, in 1964, which made it illegal in most cases for growers to import droves of foreign laborers at peon wages and starve American workers out of their fields. Although this federal law is circumvented to a large degree by California growers with the unofficial blessing of the state administration of ultra-conservative Gov­ ernor Ronald Reagan, it does exist and provides the first legal foothold for efforts by farm workers to organize and force the hostile growers to recognize their demands. Successful organizing campaigns have already been conducted at nine sizeable California companies— seven of them wine companies—^with union contracts being signed. Most significant of these is the threeyear contract with the giant DiGiorgio Corporation which became effective last April after a long and bitter struggle. Employing as many as 2,700 on three January 19, 1968 ranches at harvest time, the DiGiorgio victory rep­ resents the'largest contract ever won by a farm union. The precedent-setting DiGiorgio pact provided a pay increase which put the basic minimum wage at $1.65 an hour and forced the company to reject its exemption under the state unemployment insur­ ance program. A few companies cooperated voluntarily with the farm workers—notable among them the Manischewitz and Tribuno wine makers—and signed union contracts without undue protest. The big Giumarra Vineyard Corporation—and the tremendously profitable business it transacts under some 90 different labels throughout the nation—is, however, perhaps the most difficult and potentially significant foe the UFWOC has taken on to date. This is because, while it is a comparatively uncom­ plicated matter to reach the general buying public with requests to boycott product labels and familiar brand names, it is entirely something else again to curtail the marketing of fresh produce such as the table grapes, shipped by Giumarra for distribution to grocers and supermarket chains throughout the country, and bulk wine shipped to unspecified name bottlers. Any housewife doing her weekly shopping, no matter how sympathetic she may be to the cause of labor, has no way pf telling where the fresh bunch of grapes she buys for her family came from. By the same token, wine which is prepared and shipped by Giumarra in bulk, may find its way to the table of the most militant labor supporter under the label of another wine company. The fact that Giumarra is shipping its products fraudulently under the labels of other, unstruck com­ panies, with no interference from the state govern­ ment, and also illegally obtaining "jjreen card" strikebreakers under the deliberately blind eyes of the Reagan Administration, is what prompted the farm workers organizing committee to take their case to the nation during the present transitional pruning season in the Giumarra fields. As explained by Mrs. Huerta and Fred Ross, director of organizing for the UFWOC, the time is now ripe because the grape picking season is over and only token pickets are required in Delano during the annual 16-stage pruning and preparation process underway at Giumarra between now and March. Picking of the next grape crop will not begin until next July and about 200 workers are required for the pruning. The necessity for the campaign, which is expected to fan out to Boston, Philadelphia and other major cities if sufficient success is realized in New York, is possibly best illustrated by the fact that if farm workers were not denied their rightful privileges under established law, there would have been no need for the campaign at all. Well before Giumarra was struck last August 3, the UFWOC had the majority of the company's work force organized—with some 1,000 signed authoriza­ tion cards seeking an NLRB representation election. However, the company refused to recognize this man­ date—^banking on fear of reprisal—and a strike be­ came necessary. iv 'f -•4., ; i IV . I \ "SJ ; ^7, �January 19, 1968 Page Nine SEAFARERS LOG t 9IISS"^ ' 'V '£M n •f SlU Pres. Paul Hall greets Dolores Hlierta of UFWOC at January membership meeting. Seated (from left) are SlU Rep. McCartney, Mrs. Huerta, SlU Vice Pres. Shepard and SlU Rep. Leon Hall. Mrs. Huerta and Ross described in some detail. the manner in which the work stoppage against Giumarra was achieved. Workers in the Giumarra fields were—as is usually the case in such situations—broken up into scattered work crews, each with a so-called "crew pusher" who was assigned by the company to pick up his crew in a truck and deliver the workers to the fields each day. The night before the strike was scheduled to be­ gin, the UFWOC called the workers together at a meeting and arranged for groups of five, six or seven workers to picket outside the homes of company crew pushers at 4 a.m.—the time they left with their trucks to collect employees for the day's grapepicking. This strategy proved highly effective. "When the pushers came out of their houses be­ fore dawn and saw five or six pickets in evidence." Mrs. Huerta recalled, "they realized something was up and they thought twice." Discouraged by the pickets, some of the pushers stayed home with their trucks. Others who ventured out on their usual pick-up run were followed by members of the strike group, who talked members of the work force out of boarding the truck as it went from house to house. As a result of this union action, UFWOC Direc­ tor Cesar Chavez told a Senate subcommittee, which last fall held a hearing on the use of alien strike­ breakers, that "over 800 workers walked out of the Giumarra field after management refused to grant a representation election." Within four days, the regu­ lar work force of 1,000 was down to 50 and pickets were installed in the various fields. Had the National Labor Relations Act applied to the farmworkers, the Giumarra fields would be or­ ganized today. Unfortunately this was not the case. With the obvious full backing of the Reagan Ad­ ministration, legal machinations and intimidation procedures were brought to bear by Giumarra. The initial block thrown in front of the farm work­ ers after their success in virtually emptying»the fields, was a crippling injunction obtained by Hot meal was welcome to tired travelers. Only child among group was Tony Munoz, 6, eating here with his mother, Cuca, and father, Marcos. Giumarra in the Superior Court of Kern County (California). Next came harassment, direct violence encouraged by growers, and calculated evasion of the federal law controlling use of "green carders"— all conveniently overlooked by the Reagan estab­ lishment which was recently enjoined by a high court from using convict labor in other California fruit orchards which have been struck. Provisions of the injunction clearly showed the anti-labor feelings dominant in the state's corpora­ tions and government. It prohibited picketing in the front of pusher's houses and any contact with work­ ers—either in the fields or in their own homes—by union repreentatives. In line with this, the use of bull horns was also outlawed so that the voices of organ­ izers could not be heard in the fields and police were assigned to escort crew pushers' trucks. The UFWOC fought the ban on bull horns in the federal court and won after two weeks of litigation. The company's answer to this was to set employees to work in the middle of the vast fields—instead of at the edges as is the usual practice—so that many were unable to hear the bull horns. Any work­ ers who did quit the fields in response to union urg­ ing were quickly replaced by additional green card­ ers. The court injunction also limited the union to only six pickets per field and these were ordered to keep 50 yards between them. • Before the backing received from the courts, Giumarra also resorted to classical union-busting tactics. Out of "nowhere" came drunks, skid row characters and pool-hall hangers-on to beat up and intimidate the women, children and elderly men among the pickets. There were other incidents of violence at a Giumarra packing shed outside Bakersfield which included further beatings and in which picket signs were torn up. Fully endorsed and supported by the AFL-CIO and scores of affiliated labor groups all over the country, the UFWOC plans to hold out against Giumarra until victory is achieved. In the course of their. cross-country trip, Mrs. Huerta said, the farm workers were given encourging evidences of support by sympathetic groups and individuals who put them up at overnight stops in such cities as Phoenix, Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Chicago and Cleveland. When in Delano, Mrs. Huerta related, the several hundred families involved in the strike are supported entirely by voluntary contributions. A strike store has been set up to provide food, fresh milk and cloth­ ing, and each adult worker actually involved in the picketing is given $5 weekly spending money. Evicted from their homes on Giumarra property after the strike began, some of the workers moved in with other families and houses for others were rented with funds donated by other unions as well as sympathetic individuals. They have their own clinic which was originally set up by Peggy McGivern, a professional nurse, in one room of the strike committee's offices. Today the clinic is located in two house trailers linked together and has an additional nurse plus a doctor who joined the clinic just two weeks ago. "The whole city is against us — the mayor, the police, the town establishment," Mrs. Huerta said, "but we manage quite well." Typical of the obstacles that have to be overcome involved a dentist who came to Delano to offer his services to the strikers, she said. The mayor, who is a dentist himself and a member of the State Dental Board of Examiners, did what he could to discourage the volunteer dentist by having him thoroughly investigated. Asked how the prolonged strike affects the chil­ dren of the workers, Mrs. Huerta said that while it did work some hardship on them, their schooling continues uninterrupted and they learn self-reliance early. "We encourage them to participate in the cam­ paign actively," she said, "and through their per­ sonal involvement they gain a realistic knowledge of life and the problems we all must share. This, we think, can be valuable to their development as indi­ viduals." Catalina Tarlibon, one of I I women strikers in delegation, is happy to un­ pack in quarters furnished by the SlU. Fred Ross, UFWOC organizing direc­ tor, briefs visiting farm workers on ar­ rangements made for their stay in New York of two weeks to a month. SlU International Representatives Pete Drewes, right, and Irv Spivack, second from right, look on with Fred Ross of United Farm Workers as members of striking group sign up for meal books at SlU headquarters. All 47 migrant workers are being hosted by SlU during campaign. ( I- .a �Page Ten SIEAFARERS January 19, 1968 LOC Meany Urges Congressional Artion On Uaikfog'of Priority Legislation WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany called on the second session of the 90th Congress to act this year on a "shocking" backlog of unfinished business and unmet national needs. He appealed to union members and their families to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill "stronger than ever" so that their legislators support their Pres­ Shortly before adjournment. Congress will "do better" in this ident and their armed services in Majority Leader Mike Mansfield election year session than it did Vietnam and that our defense of made the pending order of busi­ last year. freedom in Vietnam is not used ness in the new session a bill mak­ "What the 90th Congress does as a false excuse for halting prog­ ing it a federal crime to injure, in its second session will be de­ ress at home." intimidate or interfere with a per­ terminated not by lobbyists or by Meany's comments were made son exercising specified rights, in­ official spokesmen," Meany said, in the preface to a new edition of cluding among others voting, at­ "but by constituents who make the pamphlet. Labor Looks at tending school, applying for a job, their voices heard." or making use of public accom­ Congress. He warned that a program of modations. 'Limited Progress' jobs for the hard core unem­ The bill passed the House and There was some "limited prog­ in somewhat improved form was ployed, "so urgent in this time of urban crisis, can no longer be de­ ress" in the first session, Meany approved by the Senate Judiciary noted, such as passage of a strong Committee. layed. meat inspection bill. But "the price Of equal urgency, he said, "is Civil rights supporters hope to enacted by the conservative coali­ amend it on the Senate floor to the need for a massive housing program for low and middle in­ tion for the survival of social prog­ add on other portions of the Ad­ ress was a drastic cut in the money ministration's civil rights program come citizens." He asked further steps "now" provided to achieve it," he —which had initially been broken to assure equal rights and equal stressed. up into several bills to speed ac­ "Appropriations were inade­ tion. opportunity—including open quate in every case and pitiful in housing. The other sections include an "Long overdue," Meany said, many. The obvious intent was to open housing proposal, strength­ is congressional action on bills to starve out programs which the ening of equal employment op­ give collective bargaining rights to conservatives could not, or did portunity enforcement, and a bar farm workers and restore picket­ not dare, repeal." on discrimination in selection of ing rights to construction workers. A replay of the budget battle is juries. The pending higher education obviously in store for the second A southern filibuster is virtu­ and vocational education bills session starting January 15. ally certain, and two years ago must be "strengthened, not weak­ The Senate will plunge immedi­ similar legislation was killed when ened," he declared. ately into one of its most contro­ Senate Republican Leader Everett "Above all," he said, "the peo­ versial legislative battles—on new McKinley Dirksen joined with the Dixie bloc to prevent the twople of America must insure that civil rights legislation. thirds vote needed to limit de­ bate. Committee action is likely to dofhinate the House side of the Capitol during the early weeks of the session. A bill of special importance to the AFL-CIO and the nation's farm workers will be the order of HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—The National Football League Players business when the Education and Association last week took formal action to register itself with the Labor Committee meets January U.S. Department of Labor as an independent "de facto union," 23. the group's legal counsel, Daniel S. Shulman, announced. End Exemption John Gordy, Detroit Lions guard, was elected president of The subcommittee-approved bill the association at its organizational meeting here and Shulman, would end the exemption of farm a Chicago labor attorney, was appointed as the new union's workers from the National Labor negotiator with the club owners as well as legal counsel. Relations Act. It would provide An early meeting with NFL President Arthur Modell was for union recognition and bar­ requested by the association for the purpose of presenting its gaining rights under the same pro­ demands. A top priority demand, Shulman said, would be pay­ cedures used in the construction ment of $500 to each player in all pre-season games "and/or industry, where the work force is a reduction in the number of those games." At present, players also temporary. get $10 a day from the start of the training period until regular Meany testified for the bill at salaries begin some nine weeks later. subcommittee hearings and a com­ No further demands were revealed officially but they are panion measure is being consid­ reported to include increased owner payments into the player ered by the Senate Migratory La­ pension fund beyond the present rate of about $ 1 million a year, bor subcommittee. an NFL-AFL all-star game with all proceeds turned over to the pension fund, and a stipulation that the association enter into licensing agreements for merchandising promotions and group endorsements instead of the league, as is presently the case. See "Stronger Role" Gordy said the unionization move was made because "the players wanted their association to be more forceful and to play a stronger role in collective bargaining with the owners." He emphasized, however, that "we are not interested in bargaining NEW YORK — Three major for individual player salaries" and "are not out to disrupt the names in drug manufacturing present player-owner relationships in any way." have been found guilty by a fed­ "All our demands will be negotiable as with any union," Gordy eral jury of conspiring to control declared. "However, the association will take a strong but rea­ the production and distribution sonable attitude to protect its members and to see that player of more than a billion dollars demands are met." worth of antibiotics. When the NFL Players Association was first founded 11 years American Cyanamid, Bristol ago, the league and then commissioner Bert Bell refused to rec­ Myers and Charles Pfizer &'Co. ognize it. However, a threat by the association in November, were convicted of violations of 1957, to sue the league for $4.2 million on federal antitrust charges brought not only quick recognition but establishment the Sherman Antitrust Act for of the pension fund which now is named after Bell, Who died price fixing activities between the in 1959. years 1953 to 1961. In a similar action, the, American Football League Players The companies, said the gov­ Association voted last week to apply to the National Labor Rela­ ernment, entered an agreement in tions Board for designation as official representative for its the mid-50s to produce and dis­ players. Because of its greater seniority, the NFL group did tribute certain antibiotics in a way not feel an NLRB application was necessary. that monopolized the market for the big manufacturers. NFL Players Set Goal On Union Recognition Court Hits Drug Compunies On Price fixing New Addition to SlU Pension Roster 'I Wilfred Chahman (right) gets his first SlU pension check from New York Headquarters Rep. E. B. McAuley. The veteran Seafarer last shipped on the Battle Creek. Brother Chahman lives in New York City. The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative The Reagan Administration has withdrawn it's threat to drop 160,000 poor people from the State's mental assistance program. Finance Director Gordon P. Smith took a second look at the financial picture and decided there is enough money to pay for the Medi-Cal program after all. This is a complete switch from ^ the previous position announced we have lots of jobs for rated by the Reagan Administration. men in all departments. A total Apparently, the Administration of 12 ships are in transit. has been swayed by the heavy Ruel Barr, chief cook on the public opposition to this callous Seatrain Savannah, is looking for treatment. a good run to the Far East. The June 4 Presidential Primary Richard Buie, who normally looks like a horse race, with Gov­ ships from the Gulf, is here look­ ernor George Wallace apparently ing for a cook's job running to Vietnam. a lU'l '^ Seattle Fitzgerald Bute qualifying as a candidate. He is running on the so-called Amer­ ican-Independent Party. Presi­ dent Johnson was endorsed by Labor and Governor Reagan is a favorite son candidate. Another possible addition may be the Peace and Freedom Party, if they get enough signatures to make the primary. San Francisco Shipping is still going strong here. We have paid-off and signed-on the following ships: Selma Yictory, Fairland, Iberville, Mankato Victory, Eagle Voyager, Transpacific, Bowling Green, Fanwood, Duke Victory, Wayne Vic­ tory, Halcyon Tiger, and San Juan. Carroll Quinna has an AB's job oh the St. Lawrence, while Jack Fitzgerald caught an FWT's slot on the same ship. J. A. McDougall is bosun on the Halcyon Tiger, heading for Vietnam. The St. Lawrence will, head for a year's run between the Persian Gulf and Far West. Wilmington Shipping has been excellent during the last period. The Achiles has called for a full crew; andi Wcs Christiansen, last off the Marore as AB, plans on taking a short vacation before going out again. Wes is a 20-year man. Ed Lessor was an AB on the Halcyon Tiger. After some per­ sonal business, he's ready to sail again. "Duke" Sampson plans on a short vacation after a run on the Cottonwood Creek as bosun. Sea-Land Fleet Continues Growth ELIZABETH, N. J.—SeaLand Service, Inc. currently 1 expanding its containership ; capacity by 30 percent, ex­ pects to have five more I containerships operating by spring. Two ships with space for I over 650 containers were re­ cently added to the company's service which last .year : in­ cluded 28 cities in America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Service to the rhilippines and four ports in Vietnam are now part of Sea-Land's regular siervice. The line operates seven vessels in Vietnam service, carrying about 10 percent of that nation's ocean-borne car­ goes. ii I V r \ �January >19, 1968 > SEAFA.RERS The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area '<7 ^ . /• V > I V I- I' .I t' Incomplete figures released here report that tonnage on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway registered a monumental increase of 17.4 percent for the first nine months of 1967. As a result. New Orleans towing firms have either increased their fleets, or are planning to do so. The port however, showed a decrease in the import and ex- ^ port tonnage figures. Export ton­ member of the deck department, nage was placed at 9,617,550 tons he's sailed in all ratings. William Gardner had a long and import tonnaee at 3,626,499, down nine and three percent re­ stay on the Del Rio running to South America. Bill, who sails in spectively. A number of reasons were the deck department, is catching given for the drop in figures. In up with some homelife in PasJuly, the Dock Board raised the cagoula, Miss. wharfage fee from 15 to 35 cents a ton. New Orleans Public Belt Railroad switching charges were increased by $4.95 per car. These moves resulted in a shift of cargo to ports where freight costs are lower than New Orleans. This port maintained its posi­ tion as the nation's largest grain exporting center, despite a drop of 12 percent. Bananas and coffee also declined; bananas by 28 per­ cent in tonnage and coffee by four percent in the number of bags. The loss of a major banana im­ porter to Gulfport, Miss., ac­ counted for the loss of banana tonnage. Nevertheless, there are some bright areas. Bulk imports increased by 15 percent and ex­ ports by 17 percent. Gains were reported in the handling of sug­ ar. cotton and molasses. Houston Shipping took an upswing in this port with the Manhattan picking up almost a full crew. The Yellowstone, Sacramento, Hudson, and Missouri are all heading for Brazil. Lester Peppett and George Atcherson are in hospital and we wish them a speedy recovery. 'JJ Mobile Jack Trosclair is back after a run on the Alcoa Explorer. A SEAFARERS^LOG Jon. 19, 1968 f 1 Vol. XXX, No. 2 Official Publication of the Seafarers International" Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, President EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNER Vice-President Exec. Vice-Prea. AL KERR Sec.-Treas. LINDSEY WILLIAMS Vice-President ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President Editor MIKE POLLACK Staff Writers PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN STEVE STEINBERG Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI Pibllihid biweekly it 810 Rhsde lelind Avenie N.E., Wuhlniton, D. C. 20018 by the Seifaren Intematlonil Union, Atlantic, Gilt, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Focrth Avenac, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Second class postayc paid at Washington, 0. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards shoald be unt to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Galf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Avenac, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. Page Eleven- LOG Nine Additional Seafarer Veterans Added to Growing SlU Pension List Swiszczowskl Mason Watson Westphall Morse The names of nine Seafarers have been added to the growing list of men retiring on an SIU pension. The new additions to the pension ranks include Raymond Callis, Harold Westphall, Adam Swiszczowski, John Flynn, Eldred B^tes, William Franquiz, Eugene Watson, William Morse and William Mason. ^ William Mason sailed as deck Denmark. He lives with his wife. Raymond Callis joined the Myrtle, In Satsuma, Ala. engineer, machinist and pump­ Union in the port of Norfolk. Adam Swiszczowski was born in man. Born in Boston, Mason now He was born in Poland and lives in Toledo, Ohio. lives in Baltimore. He joined the Virginia and lives He sailed as AB and joined the Union in Philadelphia and sailed in Mathews, Va., Union in Baltimore in 1943. His for over 20 years. His last ship with his wife, was the Norina. last ship was the Oakland. Margaret. Callis John Flynn was born in New William Franquiz sailed as AB was employed by York and lives in Woodside, N.Y. and bosun. Joining the union in the M. Lee HudHe sailed as a FOWT, and his last Tampa, he is a resident of that gins Towing Co. vessel was the Panama. Flynn city with his wife, Grace. Fran­ Trosclair A member of joined the Union in the port of quiz last ship was the City of J. T. Myers had a long stay as the steward de­ New York and sailed 23 years. Callis Alma. He was born in the state steward on the Cottonwood Creek. partment, Harold of Florida. He is currently in drydock and Westphall's last ship was the Eugene Watson was a member hopes to be ready to ship in a American Son. He joined the of the steward department and SIU in Mobile and is a native of short time. joined the SIU in New York. A native of Portsmouth, Va., he lives in New York with his wife, Mabel. Sailing for 29 years, his last vessel was the Alcoa Explorer. Flynn Bates William Morse is a native of Alabama and joined the SIU in A native of Mississippi, Eldred Bates lives in New Orleans with Mobile. He sailed as chief steward WASHINGTON—Many social studies textbooks still in use in high his wife, Mabel. He sailed as and his last ship was the Neva schools are strongly slanted against unions, collective bargaining and steward and joined the SIU in West. Morse resides in Mobile social welfare programs, though the newer texts are improving, a Cali­ Mobile. His last vessel was the with his wife, Mildred. He sailed fornia history teacher has charged. with the SIU almost 30 years. Southwestern Victory. Will Scoggins, a faculty member in the Department of History at El Camino College, discussed the problem in an article titled "The Anti-Labor Bias in Schoolbooks," appearing in the December issue of The American Federationist. Scoggins pointed out that 1.5 million new workers enter the labor force each year, most of them with at least a high school education. What, he asks, have these young people been taught in school about WASHINGTON—President Johnson's order curtailing private what it means to be a member of the U.S. working force. investment by U. S. corporations abroad to reduce the nation's Scoggins drew mainly from his own detailed study of the 46 high school districts in Los Angeles County. He said the diversity of these balance of payments deficit has the "complete support and endorse­ schools, plus the findings of other teachers who studied the problem, ment" of the AFL-CIO," Fed- ^ more foreign visitors and invest­ indicate that an abundance of anti-labor bias exists in books used eration President George Meany ment. across the nation. declared recently. The President stressed that the It has long been the view of balance of payments problem is of There are excellent high school texts, Scoggins observed, but then there are others "of extreme innocence and simplicity." He said he the AFL-CIO, Meany said in a "vital concern to the economic found "an overwhelming emphasis'- on the theme that labor has been statement, "that such regulation health and well-being of this na­ is essential." He pointed to a tion and the free world." The na­ responsible for many strikes "and much violence and death." Scoggins said one U.S. history text presented a picture "of threaten­ resolution adopted by the recent tion, he noted has had payments ing demonstrators" to illustrate the Republic Steel strike of 1937. The AFL-CIO convention which said: deficits for 17 of the last 18 years "Until the balance of payments and for a time those deficits were book said police advanced on 2,000 strike demonstrators at Republic's problem improves, there should needed to help the world "recover South Chicago plant, noted flatly that 10 people were killed and said be direct restric^ons on U. S. from the ravages of World War the bloodshed "caused the public to turn against the CIO temporarily." investment in developed coun­ II." "The truth," Scoggins wrote, "is that there were only about 300 tries." The deficit, now estimated at pickets in the area and that, as every union man over 40 knows, the Meany voiced support also for between $3.5 to $4 billion for 10 dead men were all killed by police bullets." the "thrust of the President's gen­ 1967, can no longer be tolerated, eral recommendations" for other he said, and action is needed to Scoggins said Foster Rhea Dulles, a well-known historian, pointed steps to strengthen the dollar and bring the balance into equilibrium out that the "Memorial Day Massacre" of 1937 at Republic Steel cut the payments deficit but said or close to it in 1968. developed wide public sympathy for the strikers. the federation would present its He stressed that on the domestic Scoggins discovered the most popular textbook on U.S. government detailed views as each item is front "no business before the re­ proclaiming "The economic gap between workers and owners has presented for "legislative or ad­ turning Congress will be more narrowed almost to the point of extinction." The second most popu­ ministrative action." urgent" than enactment of the 10 lar U.S. history text in Los Angeles reported that the "lower classes" The President, in a New Year's in America have been "virtually" eliminated, conceding "there were Day statement on the balance percent surtax, proposed by the still poor Americans in the 1950s, but sociologists had to look hard of payments problem, proposed a Administration last year. He called also for restraint in to find segments of impoverished people. . . ." seven-point program topped by wage-price decisions. his executive order curtailing Related to such views, Scoggins said, was an absence of critical On curtailment of U. S. cor­ questioning on social welfare issues and seldom any description of U. S. corporate investment over­ porate investment, the President seas. the collective action of people to achieve reforms and extensions of said his order would cut the pay­ Other proposals include a con­ liberty. traction in bank' lending to for­ ments deficit by $1 billion below Yet, he concluded, while textbooks are not what they should be, eigners, curbs on tourist travel the 1967 level. This includes a "they are definitely getting better." On all the issues he analyzed, Scog­ abroad, spurs to return foreign moratorium on all new direct gins added, the books published since 1960 are noticeably better than profits to the U. S., more financial investment outflows to continental older books and those published since 1964 are "better still." aid for exporters, more purchase western Europe except Greece and Scoggins attributed the improvements to the insistence of organized of defense goods and U. S. se­ limits on investment in other de­ labor that it be given credit for its contributions to the growth of the curities by American allies, re­ veloped countries at a level of nation, the extension of human rights and the winning of dignity ducing civilian government em­ 65 percent of a company's average ployment abroad and attracting investment in 1965-66. through collective action. Study Reveals Anti-Unionism In High School Textbooks AFL-CIO Gives Full Support To Overseas Spending Cut �Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Rev. Oliver Reealls Seafaring Career And Carly Days of Labor Organizing The life of a Protestant clergyman in Union, New Jersey, might seem quiet to former Seafarer Reece B. Oliver, but he can look back on a long career, not only a a Seafarer, but in labor and public affairs, as well. Reverend Oliver is a "stand­ called "The man had seven chil­ head of the New York City Cen­ by" clergyman, filling in when dren. It was a very long strike tral Labor Council. needed, he told the LOG. "At and of course, at that time the Brother Oliver's own job was my age, 61, they're not about to union was weak. From then on, I electrical maintenance. In 1944, give me a church of my own." was involved in many strikes, in­ he joined the SIU, shipping with He is Chaplain for Union's VFW cluding the SIU's strike against the union until the late 1950's. "I Post Michael A. Kelly 3. Still very the U. S. Steel - Isthmian line." remember my last ship was the much interested in the SIU, Rev­ Seafarer Oliver •said he was Robin Tuxford," Reverend Oliver erend Oliver, who sailed as a chief called "Deacon" in those days and recalled. electrician, calls on retired Sea­ throughout his seagoing career. When Eastern Airlines flight farers at Snug Harbor and visits He considers the seamen's unions engineers went on strike. Rever­ responsible for "rejuvenating" end Oliver arranged for them "to veterans hospitals. For many years. many other labor unions. "They hold meetings in my home and Reverend Oliver got the hall rolling for other un­ find additional meeting places." In fact. Reverend Oliver himself was deeply in­ ions," he emphasized. holds a pilot's license. "I have a Having served in the Navy volved in the la­ Luscombe, a type of aircraft you -from 1921 to 1925, he was not bor movement. "I don't see much anymore," he unfamiliar with the sea when he studied for the said. The plane is 85 horsepower turned to the merchant marine. ministry in 1927 with upper wings and "built like He was sailing when World and when the de­ War II started and found himself a Mack-truck." The plane has pression came, I in the war zone at the outbreak about 12,000 miles on it. I use the needed a job," he OHver plane to travel around the area recalled. R. J. of hostilities. in my work. It beats driving, I "The neutrality act had been Goerke, head of the Newark decan stay longer and I get in some changed, so seamen couldn't take parment store, sponsored him for 150 flying hours a year. Once I summer training to work with part until the U. S. was officially made a crash landing. They started involved," he said. "I went to -youngsters in the area. to call me "the flying Chaplain" work in the Federal Shipyards in Oliver had to put off becoming Kearney, N. J." Before long. after that. a full-time minister during the de­ Brother Oliver was appointed a Reverend Oliver enjoys hearing pression. In the early thirties, he general labor organizer in the from his old seafaring buddies. went hack to his home in Bel­ yards. He recently received a camel saddle, bought in the Mid-East, mont, N. C., to help take part in "I helped get a lot of workers from Bob Black, who had been a textile strike. Brother Oliver has into organized labor. In fact, I his assistant electrician. vivid memories of that period. just met two carpenters 1 had Reverend Oliver, who has a "Practically my whole family was brought into a union during the involved; I directed a big part of war," Brother Oliver related. married son and daughter, makes the strike from a rooftop. It was Among the union officials he met his home in Union with his wife too dangerous on the street he- was Harry Van Arsdale, today Elfriede. cause the National Guard was called in to break it up and they used hayonettes." "I will never forget one man I saw hayonetted to death," he re- Seafarers Urged to Sign-Up For Supplementary Medicare TAMARA GUILDEN fTransport Commercial), December 8—Chairman, W. G. Bigby; Secretary, J. W. White. %2.SSi in ship's fund and $117.10 in movie fund. Brother Ed Rogg was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. A8BURV VICTORY (Bulk Transport), December 17—Chairman, A. Paige; Secre­ tary, Leon J. Webb. Brother Clark was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Good crew aboard. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), December 29—Chairman, Jose Ross; Secretary, Pate. Motion was made to contact patrol­ man at New York regarding pension plan. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Brother B. Hanback was elected to serve as ship's delegate. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), January 8—Chairman, Ernest W. Pierce; Secretary, . Leroy Gulley. Sbme disputed OT in engine department to be taken up with patrolman. Ship's delegate to contact Yokohama Hall regarding payoff. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), January 7—Chairman, FVancis McGary ; Secretary, John D. Pennell. $3.34 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT reported by each department delegate. Motion was made that the U.S. Coast Guard at Guam be notified about the Arc Welding job that is now going on. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers) 8. De­ cember 24—Chairman, John Shannon. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of thanks was extended to the staward departmant for a job wall dona. WASHINGTON—A one-dollar boost in the monthly premium for Medicare's voluntary or supplementary insurance program has been announced by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, raising the premium to $4.00 beginning April 1, 1968. The SIU will fully reimbuse Seafarers for the cost of the supplementary program. The Seafarers Welfare Plan, in addition, will provide greater bene­ fits to Seafarers over 65 who sign up for the Medicare voluntary insurance program (Plan B) than to those who do not. Such benefits will include the extended financing of hospitalization, doctor bills, and other medical expenses, now only partially covered by Medicare. The largest single item going into the premium increase is higher doctors' fees, v^iich have gone up sharply since Medicare's inception and are expected to continue rising at the approximate rate of five percent per year. Part of the cost will also finance added benefits provided in the Medicare provisions of the new Social Security amendments. There will be fewer exclusions under the new law. For instance, the insurance will pay the full charge for X-ray and pathology services to hospital patients and cover more physical therapy services. Enroll for Benefits Seafarers approaching the age of 65 are advised to sign up several months beforehand, in order to be eligible for benefits. Application for the voluntary insurance program of Medicare may be made by contacting the nearest Social Security office. However, the SIU Social Security Department points out that Sea­ farers must sign up for Plan B, in order to receive the benefits that it offers. If thev do not, the Seafarers Welfare Plan will not compensate them for the coverage that Plan B would have provided. Therefore, those Seafarers who do not take advantage of Plan B will have to finance about 90 percent of their medical expenses by themselves. Seafarers must also advise the SIU of their supplementary Medicare coverage in order to be reimbursed for the $4.00 premium. This can be done by contacting the SIU Social Security Department, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. All that is required-is the I.D. card that will be given to you by Medicare when you sign up for Plan B, or a copy of the card. The SIU Social Security Department .will return the card to you after enrolling you in the &afarer8 Wel­ fare Plan. January 19, 1968 British Seamen Thank Duval Crew To The Editon We would like to extend our gratitude to the crew of the Duval, especially to steward John Tilley, for the great re­ ception they gave us in East Pakistan. We are two English guys who had the misfortune to join one of those runaway flag ships and were almost starving. In fact, we went to the Duval to ask if we could eat on board. With the reception they gave us, anyone would have thought we were President of the United States. So once again, you guys, many thanks and to you John, if we ever meet up with you again," you can be our guest for a night on the town. Good sailing, Tony and Paul Seafarer Boosts The LOG To The Editon Seafarers may rightly take pride in their LOG of late. The quality of articles, cartoons and photography has improved noticeably. We have seen expert pictures reproduced on better paper stock that results in a print al­ most as good as a glossy snap- LETTERS To The Editor shot. As noted in the latest LOG, the cartoons have been winners of awards. A special praise goes to the articles on subjects of general interest- to seamen, such as foreign ship­ building, oceanographic survey findings, electronic fishing and the laying-up of the Queen Mary. Each is well reported, informtive and educational, combining to make absorbing reading. We have reports of unusual talents of Seafarers, which include photograohy, writing, playing and writing music, poetry, and to some lucky shipmates, creative craftsmen in the culinary arts.. Coupled together with cur­ rent news items pertaining to the industry, old standbys about the milestones of SIU members, reports and notices, the LOG gives members a newspaper that stands tall among the trade union publications. Thank you for upgrading it. Sincerely, D. W. Prindle, AB P.31743 Wishes the Best To Good Ship SIU To The Editon During the last twenty years, the Seafaring vocation has been making steady progress, and the SIU has always had the best agreements and living condi­ tions in the seafaring industry. Thanks and three cheers to our past and present aggressive and progressive elected officials and militant rank and file mem­ bers of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America. I am proud to have played a small part in it. We pensioners are thankful for the welfare and pension plan set-up and all con­ nected with it. Now we do not have to be afraid to end our days on skid row and be found in some dark alley, then carted away next morning to Potter's Field by city trash collectors. May the good ship SIUNA always have a fair wind in her sails and first class pilot at her helm and our Patron Saint Elmo light and show the way to Valhalla safe harbor. Happy landing and happy new year to all Seafarers belonging to the brotherhood of the sea. John Taurin T48 Baltimore -I , ( •1 Wants FDL Plan Buried With 1967 To The Editor: Here I was, just starting a brand new year and making the usual New Year's resolutions to try to do everything a little bit better and a little bit more wise­ ly in the coming 12 months, when I read of the Military Sea Transport Service's intention to start all over again with that ridiculous business of the Fast Deployment Logistics ships and got discouraged. I'm sure others must have felt the same way I did. When in­ dividual citizens make up their minds to make a little more effort toward common sense and the correction of past er­ rors, their government kicks off 1968 by dragging out one of the most senseless mistakes Con­ gress saved it from making last year and dusts it off for another go-around. Of course the idea of the FDLs doesn't make any more sense this year than it did last, but just the thought that the Administration is still willing to Dour two billion-odd dollars into these otherwise useless "floating military warehouses" while our merchant marine con­ tinues to lie ignored and in a state of near decay, is frightenins;. They talk about the stag­ gering federal budget and the fact that the government must cut down on its spending but they seriously advocate spend­ ing $5 million each on FDLs, which almost everyone else in Washington long ago decided could only be a wasteful and unsuccessful experiment. This instead of supporting construction of American-flaq merchant vessels which could not only do everything the Navy Department claims the FDL-s would be used for, but could chop many millions of dollars off the outflow to foreign coun­ tries of U.S. money as well. A good New Year's resolu­ tion for the Administration to make would be to stop being penny wise and pound foolish where the U.S. merchant ma­ rine is concerned. It is time to recapture some of our lost for­ eign exchange revenues by get­ ting international cargoes back in the holds of American ships and stop dickering over build­ ing expensive toys which the Defense Department is likely to tire of after a year or two and then discard in favor of some new whim. Charles Thonpioa At '••it. I V J »v /I •V - /I �Page Thirteen SEAFARERS LOG January 19, 1968 FINAL DEPARTURES William Burnett, 51: Heart dis­ ease claimed the life of Seafarer ... Burnett on No­ vember 21, at his home in Norfolk. He was born in Lewiston, N. C. Joining t h e SIU in New York, he sailed in the ste­ ward department. Brother Burnett's last ship was the Alcoa Trader. He is survived by a sister, Leah Hunter, of Norfolk. The burial was held at the Hampton Na­ tional Cemetery, Hampton, Va. Vernon Ratcring, 39: Brother Ratering died October 9, in the sinking of his ship, Panoceanic Faith. He was a member of the steward depart­ ment. Brother Ratering joined the Union in the port of Houston. Born in Holland, Mich., he had resided in Danforth. 111. Brother Ratering had previously sailed in the Great Lakes. Surviving is a brother, Norman Ratering of Aplington, Iowa. .1. Juan Garza, 24: An automobile accident claimed the life of Broth­ er Garza on No­ vember 15, in Houston, Texas. Brother Garza was born in Hous­ ton and resided in that city. He joined the Union in that port and sailed as messman. His last vessel was the Del Campo. Surviving is his wife, Maria. Burial was held in the Gar­ den of Gethemani, Houston. VIrginius Morgan, 65: A heart ailment claimed the life of Brother Morgan, October 18, in Santo Do­ mingo, Domini­ can Republic. He was born in Moi bile and made his home in that city. Brother Morgan sailed as a cook. He joined the SIU in Philadelphia and sailed 20 years. His last ship was the Alcoa Roamer. He is survived by his wife, Vermel. The body was returned to Mobile for burial. 1' L Joseph Blank, 49: Broncho­ pneumonia claimed the life of Brother Blank, December 17, at the USPHS Hos­ pital, New Or­ leans. At the time of death, he was on an SIU pen­ sion. A native of Baltimore, he had lived in Pritchard, Ala. He sailed in all three departments and joined the union in Mobile. Brother Blank's Jast ship was the Del Alba. He served in the Army from 1938 to 1942. Surviving is his wife, Omie. Bur­ ial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. James Francis, 61: A heart at­ tack claimed the life of Brother Francis, Novem­ ber 26, at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. He sailed on the Great Lakes and joined the Union in the port of Buffalo. He was born in ' that city and was a lifetime resident. Brother Fran­ cis-sailed as tugman and was em­ ployed by the Great Lakes Tow­ ing Co. He is survived by his wife, Margaret. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Buffalo. Anthony Bender, 39: A hemor­ rhage claimed the life of Seafarer Bender while sailing on the Seatrain Texas. Death occurred in Saigon on Au­ gust 26. Brother Bender was a member of the deck department and qualified to sail as bosun. He was born in Pennsylvania and made his home in Edensburg, Pa. Brother Bender joined the Union in 1945 in Bos­ ton. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marcella Bender of Edens­ burg. The body was returned to that town for burial. William Murphy, 54: Brother Murphy died on November 21, at the USPHS Hospital in Bal­ timore. Brother Murphy was born in Virginia and lived in Balti­ more. He joined the Union in New York City. A chief steward, his last ship was the Kenmar. Brother Murphy is survived by his wife, Josefa, of Baltimore. The burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Balti­ more. Pick Up Seamen's Papers Seamen's documents for the following Harry Lundeberg School graduates are being held by the U. S. Coast Guard in New York. Individuals may pick up papers at the New York office or apply at their nearest Coast Guard office asking that documents be transferred there for pickup: Robert C. Brainard, James C. Coggins, George Concepcion, Randall E. Comwell, Toby A. Dawson, A. Flores, Reginald Glover, Carl Groth, Barry Keil, Leo H. J. Lehtonen, Scoff T. Lowe, C. C. Miller, William McCarron, Mi­ chael A. McGovem, Hurley Nicholas, Leroy Parks, Roger E. Scoff, Hugh A. Se~p|, Carl J. Spencer, Edward M. Taylor, Donald E. Thomas, John J. Wiesel, Ronald Wylie. 'jii IL 11! Jii Ship's delegate Robert Callahan reports from the Del Sol (Delta) that they have "a lot of SIU old-timers aboard the ship and we are having a good trip." Crewmembers enjoyed "a nice fresh lobster dinner prepared by chief steward R. E. Stuugli, Jr." "Big Eddie" received the praise of his shipmates, as did the f Joe Spirifo, meeting chairman Seafarers on the Globe Ex­ whole steward department. on the Duval (Suwanee) reported plorer (Maritime Overseas) are Meeting Clerk Leon Franklin trying to set up that Bob Thomas reported that the more arrival pools flew home for lobsters were "so the crew can treatment of an bough with part have enough injured foot. He of the safety money for a had been serving award money for movie projector," as steward dele­ the ship having a writes meeting gate and was reperfect record secretary Frank I placed by William during the year. Radzvila. Clar­ Seafarers agreed "Fisher. Frank ence Jacks, meet­ Radzvila Franklin that since they Mason was elect­ ing chairman, re­ S'piiifo wouldn t make it ed ships delegate ported that Frank Schufz, ship's home for Christmas, "it is nice to delegate, has received a vote of be on a smooth running ship". and reports that "no beefs appear thanks for his good job. Jack The ship is scheduled for a New to be pending." John Tilley, meet­ wrote that crewmembers were re­ Orleans payoff. ing secretary, wrote that "it looks minded to "take care of them­ like a four-month trip to East Pak­ selves while we stop in the Azores for bunkers." istan, going around the Cape." Meeting secretary and treasurer Paul Lopez reported from the Steel Apprentice (Isthmian) that the crew and of­ ficers will vote on the possibility of acquiring movies for shipboard ^•7^ screening. If the ii^lcrew agrees, an application will Lopez be mailed to mo­ tion picture studios. The ship's fund currently has $20, Lopez re­ ported. B. C. Nolan has assumed the duties of ship's delegate, re­ placing Aubrey Wafers, hospi­ talized in Portland. Brother Nolan told the crew that "there are no beefs and everything is fine." Meeting Chairman R. F. Fedderan wrote that the ship visited Kwajalein and Guam. After a San Francisco payoff, she will head for Vietnam. <1> Seafarer Reaches Milestone in SlU's Engineer Upgrading PlRSONALS G. W. Henry Please get in touch with W. H. Truesdell at 1728 son Road, Jacksonville, 32214. Telephone number 3126. Call collect. Mrs. LawFla., 724- ^ Income Tax Refunds Income tax refund checks are being held for the SIU members listed below by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif., 94105. Margarlfo Borja, Leroy Gulley, Andrew Krueger, Jock On Lee and Gentry Moore. Kenneth Singh (left) is congratulated by Ronald Spencer, director of SIU MEBA District 2 engineer's school, upon receiving his license as first assistant engineer. Brother Singh is the first Seafarer to achieve this without foreign seatime and entirely through school. "With the school and the SIU backing you up, I don't see how anyone can fail to get a license," Kenneth Singh, a new permanent first assistant engineer, said recently. Brother Singh has become the first Seafarer to gjyes him security in addiachieve a first assistant engi­ tion to economic gain. neer's license without benefit of Singh gives Ronald Spencer, foreign seatime and entirely director of the SIU-MEBA Dis­ through the jointly operated SIU trict 2 school, a great deal of and MEBA District 2 engineer's credit for his success. "Honestly upgrading school. speaking. Spencer made it possi­ Anthony Maben, A. L. Fricks Brother Singh, a 41-year-old ble for me to be a first engineer. and Joe Braun are requested to native of British Guiana, stressed Some things, like math, scared me pick-up their gear at the Sea-Land the value of study. "The instruc­ but he took that out of me." office in Port Elizabeth, N. J. Ask tors in the school know how to The entire teaching staff also teach and they want to help the for Nick Fabian. came in for his praise. "They give men," Singh stated. But the stu­ you more help than some parents dent has to study and want to help give their children. However, the himself. "You get what you put Arnold Kunnapas potential engineer has to have the into it," he added. desire to better jiimself. You can't Please contact your wife at 91 One of the first seven SIU men come here and expect the instruc­ Hamilton Road, Teaneck, N. J. get a license after engineer's 07666, as soon as you can. tors to do it all or just look for upgrading, Singh sailed as a sec­ a meal ticket," he pointed out. ond assistant engineer. Brother The native of British Guiana Singh hopes to upgrade to a chief's is a New York resident now. He Conrad B. Taylor license in another year. recalled his first voyage for the Singh emphasized that "a man Your papers were found in San SIU was on an Alcoa ship in Francisco and forwarded to your should never think he can't do 1944. "I enjoy sailing with the etter. I wanted to go higher than home. Your mother is anxious to SIU and I've made a lot of hear from you. Please contact her chief electrician," he pointed out. The new license, Singh pointed friends," he said. or the Maritime Defense League. <I> t i » w s. - �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS Seafarer Plans to Publish Book Of 60 Poems He Has Written While hospitalized for a leg injury sustained in a recent fall. Seafarer Dave Tuck spent his time writing poetry, most of which was on the Vietnam war. Although Tuck's poetry is meant as an outcry against war. Tuck is not the "peacenik" type of protestor played up in the newspapers. gun. Brother Tuck feels that "I have a duty and my place is on a ship." He has made a num­ ber of trips to Vietnam and hopes to return to that country as soon as he can. While aboard ship, he scans the battle area, makes some notes and forms his ideas for poetry. Tuck hopes to publish a volume of some 60 poems, mostly about the war. -He has selected what he feels are the best of some 400 poems he has written. In addi­ tion, he has drawn Tuck 22 illustrations to accompany the war verse. Tuck, a member of the engine department, has proved that he is not a man to shirk his duty. On a recent trip to Vietnam, aboard the Margarett Brown, he per­ formed an act of heroism that has earned him the Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Award. Tuck, who sailed as fireman, was in the mess hall when the ship was rocked by an explosion in one of the freighter's boilers. Explosion Claims Life Brother Tuck and Chief En­ gineer Ambrose White ran through an escape hatch into smoke and fumes to shut off the fuel pump and turbine generator before a second boiler could blow. The ex­ plosion claimed the life of the ship's first engineer. In emphasizing the importance of their act, Margarett Brown Captain Harold Small stated "there was enough steam down there to blow up the whole engine room if the oil had kept pumping. Another five minutes and the whole ship would have blown." Tuck was born in Philadelphia but has resided in Baltimore for most of his life. He left school DEL ORG (Delta), December 31— Chairman, W. H. Simmons; Secretary, Oscar M. Raynor. $31.08 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Very good trip with all hands on their good behavior. Ship's delegate thanked the crew for their cooperation. Steward also thanked the crew for making this a fine trip. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. Motion made that the present out­ moded disability retirement plan be changed to read as follows: "Retirement after 20 years of seatime in SIU." ' in 1944 a, ,he' age of 17 ,o join the merchant marine. Mindful of the value of an education, this "mostly self-educated" man ob­ tained his high school diploma through correspondence courses. Tuck's recent hospitalization in Baltimore's USPHS* Hospital, c^e about after a ten-foot fall that almost resulted in the loss of a leg sinc^ doctor's were unaware that he had osteomyelitis, an inflamatory bone disease which he contracted some 20 years ago. While in Vietnam, he developec a great admiration for the doctors and nurses there. They are highly dedicated and deserve a great deal of credit for risking their lives, he said. War is not the only subject for the Seafarer-poet. He is fas­ cinated by the fact that no two snowflakes are alike and man has been unable to simulate the opal. This was once the subject for one of his poems. Michael Whittlesey, born Oc­ tober 20, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis L. Whittlesey, Beau­ mont, Texas. KImberly Ann and Kerry Ann Boyer, born October 5, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Stanley D. Boyer, Chester, Pennsylvania. Tanya Grover, born November 6, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Warren Grover, Houston, Texas. Jenny Pappas, born November 24, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel Pappas, Mobile, Alabama. January 19, 1968 LOG hyoff in Baltimore The Robin ioclcs/ey ('Moore-McCormwk) reeenfly paid off in Brooklyn, after a trip to South America, She car­ ried general cargo. Seafarers abroad the ship reported a smooth voyage in real SIU style. After a brief lay-up, the Robin Locksley is expected to sail for Africa, 4 f'l Rafael F. Brown Jr., born November 24, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rafael F. Brown, Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico. #• • • • • • • • • • Larry Johns Jr., born Septem­ ber 28, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Larry D. Johns, Chickasaw, Alabama. <I> Albert Hlldebrand, born Sep­ tember 27, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert Hildebrand, New Orleans, Louisiana. Donald MInchew, born Octo­ ber 19„ 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald Minchew, Bay Minette, Alabama. <I> Jacqueline Keenum, born No­ vember 22, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bobby E. Keenum, Mill Valley, California. Sharon and Karen Laurenty, born November 22, 1967, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Richard Laurenty, Mentor, Ohio. .1 w Jimmle Smith, born November 23, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jimmy Smith, Pasadena, Texas. Lisa Marie Mann, born No­ vember 28, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald C. Mann, Redondo, California. The Robin Locksley clocks in Brooklyn while the crew waits for the pay-off. The ship is I 100 deadweight tons and 450 feet long. The Robin Locksley is a C-2, built in 1941. > A. ' if it Victoria Scholes, born Novem­ ber 21, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Scholes, New Orleans, Louisiana. Tina Velllon, born September 9, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Herman Veillon, Camden, Ar­ kansas. Kenneth Southard, bom No­ vember 15, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Southard, Phil­ adelphia, Pennsylvania. Second electrician Brad Finder checks engine room while ship is in port. A Baltimore native, he joined union in N.Y.C. Oiler Fred Lambert always finds something to do in an engine room, even in port. A native of Germany, he lives in N. Y. 1 • Editor, • SEAFARERS LOG, • 675 Fourth Ave., • Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 OBERLIN VICTORY (Steamship Serv­ ice), December 26—Chairman Ed Delaney; Secretary T. J. Forsberg. Motion was made that any member with 20 years in the Union and" 12 years or more sea time should be able to retire regard­ less of his age. Motion made that any watch stood between 5 P.M. and 8 A.M. in Port, should be made OT. Patrolman will be contacted regarding putting out draws in Vietnam ports in American dollars; also regarding slop chest aboard .ship. SPITFIRE (American Bulk), December 17—Chairman, Bennie Guarino; Secre­ tary, Calvin McGahagin. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for the wonderful Christmas dinner. S I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my • name on your mailing list, (print information) NAME .fki STREET ADDRESS CiTY STATE ZIP TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subtcriber and have a change of eddreit, please give your former address below: • ADDRESS • QTY .... HATE ZIP. Patrolman Mike Sacco (left) and E. B. McAuley, head­ quarters representative, discuss voyage with O. Hoepner (lower right), AB," "find R. De LaPaz, steward dept. �January 19, 1968 Page Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) vt^ Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) i Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) \I> White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) — f I, k R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) rV* |iS > Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Hi ) ps, li PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he stiould not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEIAFAREIRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as ail other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETTIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which tbe Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which ^ is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. <I> Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's-Shoes ... Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) •f FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the 8IU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeffuarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file audltinit committee elected by tbe membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund asreements. Ali these agreements specify that the trustees in ctorge of these funds shali equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. Ali trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in tbe contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Api>eals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The IX)G has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purjioses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sep^mber, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division fStove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans . Feb. 13—2:30 p.m. Mobile ..... Feb. 14—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . . Feb. 19—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Feb. 21—2:00 p.m. Seattle Feb. 23—2:00 p.m. New York . . . Feb. 5—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 6—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . . Feb. 7—2:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 9—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Feb. 12—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Feb. 5—2:00 p.m. Alpena Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Chicago .... Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Cleveland . . . Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Duluth Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ...Feb. 5—7:00p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago Feb. 13—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Feb. 15—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 14—7:30 p.m. Duluth Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. . Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Toledo Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 12—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Feb. 12—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans .Feb. 13—5:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 14—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 6—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Feb. 7—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Feb. 8—5:00 p.m. Houston . . . .Feb. 12—5:00 p.m. DiraiCTORYof UNION HALLS United Industrial Workers New Orleans . Feb. 13—T7:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 14—7:00 p.m. New York .. .Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. .Feb. 7—7:00 p.m. ^Houston .; .Feb. 12—7:00 p.m. SEATRAIN OHIO (Hudson Water­ ways), December 17—Chairman, E. C. Andei^n; Secretary, James Temple. Brother E. C. Anderson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion was made for retirement plan after 20 years, and every six months sea time to count as one year. Motion to get paid on day by day basis and not based on 30 day month, losing seven days pay every year. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), De­ cember 16—Chairman, Richard Frank Fedderan; Secretary, Paul P. Lopez. Brother B. C. Nolan was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $20.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. TRANSORLEANS (Hudson Water­ ways). December 24—klhairman. Jack Stough; Secretary, Donald Forrest. Brother F. J. Jarvis was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), December 16— Chairman, Vicante A. Lawsin: Secretary, Grover C. Turner. No beefs and no di^ puted OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. It wjas requested that a new passage way be made to laundry room while ship is in shipyard. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers DUVAL (Suwannee), September 10— Chairman, Joe Spirito; Secretary, John R. Tilley. Brother Frank Mason was elected to serve as ship's Delegate. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner mOEST of SIU VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williami Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA. Mich BALTIMORE, Md BOSTON, Mass BUFFALO, N.Y CHICAGO, III CLEVELAND, Ohio DETROIT, Mich 475 4th Ave^ Bk^ MEETINGS 127 River St cL 4<'36l6 ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), De­ cember 20—Chairman, Q. P. Bailey; Sec­ 177 State St retary, Claude Holing, Jr. Ship's delegate Rl 2-0140 s: report^ that everything is running 735 Washington St. smoothly. Motion made that members SIU TL 3-725? f with 20 years in the Union -and 12 years IBU TL 3-725? sea time be allowed to retire. . 7383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-7S70 GLOBE TRAVELLER (Maritime Over­ seas), December 8—Cbairmaiii A. Ander­ son; Secretary, E. Davis. One man in deck department missed ship in Norfolk. Vote of thanks was extended to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 TRANSNORTHBRN (Hudson Water­ 312 W. 2nd St. i ways). December 28-—Chairman, Hoiace RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Bo* 287 fc -dclegate reported that everything is run415 Main St. I ning smoothly. $67.10 in ship's fund. No EL 7-2441 ? beefs were reported by department dele­ gates, Motion was made that the pension 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 i plan be brought up to the standards of HOUSTON, Tex s Mobley; Secretary, S. A. Solomon. Ship's •; other unions. JACKSONVILLE, Fla MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La NORFOLK, Va PHILADELPHIA, Pa PORT ARTHUR, Tax 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0787 77 Montgomery St. • HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 527-7544 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1872 F RICE VICTORY (Isthmian). December 17—Chairman, Alva W. McCulIum; Sec: retary, C. P. Moy. Brother J. Bennett was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Motion was made that the SIU ships be equipped with automatic washi ing machines and dryers, and TV in rec­ reation room, regardless of the run. Also ;Lthat the ship be fumigated upon arrival J •in.'port., .• 2404 S. 4th St. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman). DE 4-3818 1348 Seventh St. S December 17—Chairman, Stanley Gonzar; i Secretary, Tcrrance Kilber. Several hours SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Freemont St. " disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ DO 2-4401 ments to be taken up with boarding SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandex Juncos - patrolman. Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 S COSMOS MARINER (Cosmos Naviga­ SEATTLE, Wash ST. LOUIS, Mo tion), December 18—Chairman, Robert Spencer ; Secretary, Charles J. Poulson. i; Brother William F. Phillips resigned as 805 Del Mar S ship's delegate but was re-elected to CE 1-1434 t serve and was given a vote.of thanks. 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 227-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave, 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan . Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204771 Ext. 2BI CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), September 7—Chairman, Arthur O. Finnell; Secretary, Vernon L. Goodale, Jr. Everything is running smoothly. No disputed OT. DEL ALBA (Delta), October 17— Chairman, C. Chandler; Secretary, J. Williams. Brother C. Chandler was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $12.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Motions made that Headquarters draft a decent pension plan. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Hudson Waterways), December 3 — Chairman Daniel O'Rourke; Secretary, L. C. Meianson. Brother L. C. Melanson was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Delayed sailing disputed in engine department, otherwise everything is running smoothly. DEL SOL (Delta). November 19— Chairman, H. E. Stough, Jr.: Secretary, Robert Callahan. Brother Robert Calla­ han was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. New department delegates were elected and a vote of thanks -svas ex­ tended to the outgoing delegates. Vote of thanks was also extended to the stew­ ard and his entire department for the fine food and service. $18.80 in ship's fund. 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 DULUTH, Minn JERSEY CITY, N.J Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Feb. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Feb. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Feb. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Feb. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. SAGAMORE HILL (Victory Carriers), December 17—Chairman, John S. Burke; Secretary-, W. EL Harper. Brother G. EL Vinson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made that our Union officials shooild keep up with the cost of living, and see that all members get a raise in pay in accordance with the standards of living. No disputed OT or beefs reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. , DEL SUD (Delta). December 24.I Chaitman. B. Gofm ; Secretary, D. Owen. No beefs were r<^rted by department delegates. $166.71 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the stewarj for the fine job '-'he,did- this'trip(;. STEEL HOVER (Isthmian), December 17—Chairman Reidus Lambert; Secre­ tary, Brown Huszar. Motion was made that any Union member with 15 years of sea time with the SIU can retire with full benefits regardless of age. This to be brought up at membership meetings and voted upon. $34.89 In ship's fund. DEL ALBA (Delta), January 1—Chair­ man, Leon Curry: Secretary. John F. Williams. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. $12.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. COLUBtBIA (Oriental Hlxporters), Jan­ uary 7—Chairman, P. L. Shauger; Sec­ retary, C. Demers. Brother Brussard was elect^ to'serve as ship's delegate- No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates, OCEAN ANNA (Maritime Overseas);' January 1, 1968—Chairman, Elmer W. Rushing; Secretary, Pete TriantafillosNo beefs and no disputed OT- Brother Henry M. Connell was elected to serve as ship's delegate. — BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), December 28—Chairman. George Alexander ; Secre*, etary. Mrivin W. Place. Brother Place was elected to serve as ship's delegateNo beefs were reported. ^ CARROLL VICTORY (Delfc), January * 8—-Chairman, D. Dominicis; Secretary, Wm. A. 'Walsh. Brother Richard Mart was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beets \9ete delegates. STEEL. CHEMIST (Isthmian), Decem­ ber 81—Chairman, Sidney Segan; Secret i tarn William J. Powers. Ship's delegate reported that everything is ronning smoothly. All repairs will be taken care of before arrival in Newark for payo^> 115.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be: taken up with boarding patrolman. YotOv of thanks to the steward and his fenUrji^ fel»rtment jh>r a very good holiday �SEAFARERSiLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO -I r , .1 . SlU Pensioner Charles Ka+h and wife are pictured in Wilmington hall with daughter-in-law Maureen.- p\lJRIISG the recent holidays, a large number of Seafarers and their families attended Christmas dinner as guests of the SW either at the union hall or a local restaurant, SW mem­ bers at sea weren't forgotten either, with steward departments on every ship preparing an out­ standing menu and winning \he praise of crew and officers alike for the very fine job they turned in. Pictured on this page are SW members fortunate enough to have Christmas dinner ashore with their families and friends. Shown in Seattle are, left to right: guest, Al Sotero, George Padilla, Anastacio Barroga. 'V ?. •- > J iv 'U ; - -J J, yi Pictured at Seattle's El Matador Restau­ rant are Thor Lovaas (right) and his son, Richard. Both men are sailing with union. i V • o • J- John, Jerry, Nancy, Doris, Frank and Mrs. Maurice Olson at+ended the dinner at Hotel Essex, Boston. In New Orleans, Phil Surpash and wife, guest Betty Michelle (far right) and a happy group of kids. Enjoying a good dinner in New Orleans was family of Jean Latapier Children were Jean Jr., Cindy Marie and Lois. C" f• i. Partaking of the bill of fare In Norfolk are Butch Scruggs, Mr. and Mrs. Scruggs and Dave Burger. Dining at the Lincoln Hotel in Duluth was Great Lakes Seafarer and Mrs. Ted Kappy with children. The Duluth dinner at the Lincoln Hotel was attended by large group, including family of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pazuchanics. , , •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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 19, 1968 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SHIPBUILDING AND TAX ON RUNAWAYS CITED AS SOLUTION TO PAYMENTS DEFICIT MARAD REPORT SHOWS US SHIPPING TOPPED BY EFFECTIVE CONTROL FLEET MARAD POLLING US COMPANIES ON LONG RANGE SHIPBUILDING PLANS CHARLES TAIBI DEAD AT 40, WAS SIU RESEARCH DIRECTOR PRESIDENT SIGNS SOCIAL SECURITY BILL; FORMS PANEL TO STUDY INCOME NEEDS SENATORS INTRODUCE JOINT BILL TO BLOCKOIL SHAKE GIVEAWAY MEANY URGES CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON BACKLOG OF PRIORITY LEGISLATION REV. 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While U.S. government officicds consistently main­ tain that this Russian goal is not to be taken seriously, the continued deterioration of the American fleet and lack of any constructive IJ,S, maritime policy can serve only to further •> the Soviet Union's ambitions, since they pre­ sent no obstacle to its growing ocecai-going strength. Already virtually independent of the West in the carriage of its import-export trade, Russia is making full use of its own resources—and those of its satellites—to attain a superior globe-encircling shipping Complex, This looming Communist threat is examined in a. LOG feature on Page 9. |U1CT^5036R^^ Govt. Revives FDL Ship Plan Despite Congress Rejection As U.S. Ship Upgrading Block c#nr%/ Paae 3 Story Page 3 story Page M Ise of Foreign-Built Ships On Coast, Gted by PeHey I"'-'- I House Minority leader Ford Hits Govt MarHinie Failure Story Page 2 Story Page 2 —U'- '''JL �Page'Two SEkFAR^RS Jandary 5, 1968' Ld(f House Mmority Leader Ford Raps Govt. Failure on New Maritime Policy Report of International President by Paul Hall WASHINGTON—The House Minority Leader today eharged the Johnson Administration with The new guideline rates for participation by U.S.-flag ships in the failing to deliver in its promise to give "the nation a new maritime policy aimed at rebuilding our carriage of this government's foreign aid cargoes, issued by the Mari­ commercial sea power.' time Administration in December, are further graphic proof that the Representative Gerald R. be satisfied with the status quo participants of the dire need for Administration either doesn't understand the economics of American Ford (R-Mich.) said that Presi­ • 'titude of the Administration as a viable maritime industry and shipping or intends to deliberately allow unsubsidized U.S. operators dent Johnson made this promise ' -r as maritime is concerned. That said "that America cannot exist to starve to death hy depriving them of their due priorities under the three years ago, but, "we are still rttitude is not enough for a na­ without a strong and growing cargo laws of the land. waiting." "Fair and reasonable rates" as stipulated in the Cargo Preference tion that must be on the move," merchant fleet." He added that, 'The plight of Ford said. Act and applied to the first such guidelines set forth in 1957, have Calling for an independent the American merchant marine long since ceased to be either fair to unsubsidized U.S. carriers or Ralph Casey, President of the continues to worsen under the American Merchant Marine In­ maritime agency outside the aegis reasonable in the light of increased operating costs which are con­ of the Department of Transpor­ Johnson - Humphrey Administra­ stitute, also spoke at the seminar tation, Wilson said that "the death sistently underestimated hy the Maritime Administration. tion." When a temporary across-the-board increase in the rates was and said that, "the coming months knell for our merchant marine The House Minority Leader nre crucial" for the maritime in­ granted last November 16, the 10 percent allowed was just the bare made his charges at the Maritime dustry. He stressed the importance was sounded when the Maritime minimum designed to make it possible for companies who were pre­ Trades Department monthly sem­ of getting a maritime program Administration lost its indepen­ viously losing up to $50,000 on a single ^federal aid cargo of surplus dence," and . . . "the most impor­ inar. tarted. "If we miss the next op­ tant thing that maritime needs in grain to India to break even. At the time MARAD assured the indus­ U.S. Shiv Decrease portunity . . . this dying indus­ this country is to regain its inde­ try that a comprehensive "in depth" study of the rate problem would be conducted on the basis of data and cost figures supplied by the Ford said that "It has been esti­ try will, in fact, be dead." pendence." operators and a more equitable permanent rate schedule determined. SIU President Paul Hall, who mated that under the present Ad­ Criticizes Report Only 35 days later, however. Acting Maritime Administrator James ministration's ship replacement '"s also President of the six-milIn a seminar address, Edwin Gulick announced an arbitrary adjustment in rate ceilings under program, the number of U. S. lion-member AFL-CIO Maritime M. Hood, president of the Ship­ which unsubsdized carirers with vessels in the intermediate range of merchant ships of all types will Trades Department, predicted in 15,600 to 30,000 tons cannot possibly hope to operate at a profit. builders Council of America an address to the seminar that decrease from 917 in 1968 to 355 sharply critized a recently pub­ While the new ceilings raise the rates for ships under 15,600 tons the coming national elections in 1979 and that the number of U. S.-flag "dry bulk" carriers will "are of paramount importance to lished government study which by 12.5 percent above the November rates, they limit the middle range the success of the fight to revit­ concluded that the Soviet Union's vessels to rates 26.2 percent lower than those of the smaller type, and drop from 71 to nearly zero." The Michigan Republican as­ alize the maritime industry." Hall rapidly expanding merchant fleet put them in a position worse than they were in in 1963 when the serted that the "Johnson-Hum­ said that Maritime Trades De- poses no threat to the United differential was only 20 percent. Such determinations by the Mari­ time Administrator are surely not the result of careful study. phrey Administration is virtually nartment will be active in every States and the free world. MARAD's high-handed disregard for the rights and very survival He charged that "the report writing off the American mer­ Congressional district across the of this important segment of the U.S. commercial fleet is typical of chant marine in favor of airlift nation, in behalf of a strong mari­ was an ambidextrous booklet the Administration's negative attitude toward our merchant marine which contains not only self-con­ and is gradually reducing this time policy. and reflects its continuing refusal to heed warnings, from both Con­ Representative Charles H. Wil­ tradictory statements but source nation to the status of a minor gress and maritime labor and management, on the conditions of our maritime power in terms of its son, (D-Calif.) told the seminar material of questionable validity." merchant fleet. merchant shipping. HaVhfg^ Vdit^a in Vain for years for a national maritime policy which "The American people and would upgrade the fleet with federal backing, unsubsidized American maritime labor deserve a better shipping companies are still being hamstrung by departments of their deal than they are getting from own government who would prefer to assign U.S. aid cargoes to the Johnson-Hiunphrey Adminis­ foreign-flag ships-than raise rate ceilings to a point where Americantration" . . . "The nation cannot ^ , WASHINGTON—^Representative Thomas M. Pelly (R-Wash.) flag vessels can compete for them profitably. Not only are these carriers being forced to operate at a deficit— has demanded that the U. S. General Accounting Office investigate a waiver of United States navigation laws allowing two German- or not at all—by these unrealistic foreign aid guideline rates, they are being penalized for whatever modernization of their fleets they ac­ built hydrofoils to carry pas­ vessels to and from Morocco. The complished under financial duress. sengers in.San Francisco Bay. Such blatant lack of understanding of maritime affairs and the GAG, which uncovered the viola­ The veteran member of the tion of law, charged at the time requirements of modern commercial shipping procedures—on the House Committee on Merchant that it had "resulted in excessive part of an agency charged with the maintenance and supervision of Marine and Fisheries cited a nav­ transportation costs to the govern­ the merchant marine—is one of the best arguments I can cite for the Two SlU-contracted vessels, igation act which bars the trans­ ment." The SIU, in protesting the prompt establishment of an Independent Maritime Administration. the Minot Victory (Burbank) and port of passengers and cargo by It has become increasingly clear over the years, that without such incident, called it a classic exam­ the Delaware (Oriental Exporters), foreign vessels between any ple of how the American merchant an independent agency, those who man and operate the U.S. mer­ combined to rescue 13 Formosan American ports. He described the marine is being destroyed by the chant marine will be forced to continue existing on the scraps left fishermen, on November 7 after waiver as "just one more example refusal of government agencies to over after disinterested gpvernment departments have taken care of their vessel was battered by of the Johnson Administration their own specialized projects first. typhoon Freda approximately 200 circumventing the will of Con­ respect federal regulations. miles from Manila. gress and the law to build Ameri­ Sea-Land Los Angeles Wins Company Safety Award The Delaware responded to a can ships foreign and avoid using call for help from the fishing American labor." vessel No. 7, Chin Chie Shiang, Pelley was protesting a situa­ a tuna long-liner, registered in tion in which Grumman Aircraft Formosa. The Delaware spotted Company entered into an agree­ flares at 5:35 a.m., a company ment with Blohm & Voss of Ham­ spokesman reported, and at 6:10 burg to build two hydrofoils. Upon lifeboat number two was lowered. Defense Department request, the At 6:40, the first survivors were Bureau of Customs waived the picked up. One of the 13 men law and permitted them to be im­ sustained a head injury, but no ported into the United States. deaths were reported. At Taxpayers Expense Shortly after the men were "The sum total of these moves," picked up, they were transferred to the Minot Victory which took Pelly charged, "has heen that the them to Manila, where they were German manufacturer has gained handed oyer to immigration au­ the hydrofoil know-how which thorities for re-patriation. The Grumman gained at the expense Minot Victory then continued on of the U. S. taxpayer, and which is now being used in competition to Vietnam. TTie Delaware received two with our hydrofoil efforts—com­ messages from the Military Sea petition, I might add, that the Transportation Service, praising Defense Secretary refers to as 'in them for their actions. One, from the interest of national defense.' Vice Admiral L. P. Ramage, head "In the interest of protecting the of MSTS, read as follows; "Your American shipbuilding industry, I rescue of crew of Chin Chie am urging the General Account­ Shiang is noted with pleasure. ing Office to fully investigate this Your actions confirm the willing­ waiver of the law by the De­ ness to aid each other among partment of Defense and who en­ seamen of all nations. Well done gineered this deal." History repeated itself when the SlU-contracted Los Angeles won the Sea-Land safety plaque for the A somewhat similar incident in to you and your crew." The other message of con­ May 1966 revealed that the MSTS second consecutive year, nosing out 29 others in the Sea-Land Service, Inc., fleet. Accepting plaque gratulations was from Rear Ad­ illegally spent nearly $240,000 to from Miss Mary Lee Bryce (center) is ship's skipper, Captain Richard Jensen (fourth from left). Others miral McDonald, commander of ship the private vehicles of U. S. ('eft to right) include E. L. Foster, chief engineer; Frank Lauritsen, MESA; SlUNA Vice President Frank military personnel aboard foreign Drozak; SIU crewmember Al Ringuette, accepting for crew; Captains Robert Riddle and F. R. Mayer. MSTS in the Far East. fiep. Pelley Urges Covt Probe Use of Foreign-Built Ships on Coast SIUCrewsSave13 Fishermen Adrift In Typhoon Freda f �a»BaEwziiw-*sea<i*wa#wtB«^iu<^iiii®i50SUSianxjr''>afii:is'^^ ' January 5, 1968 New SlU'Contraeted Ship Launched I •\ The December I I joint christening and maiden voyage ceremonies for the SlU-contracted SS Baltimore was graced by Mrs. -Margaret D'Alesandro, wife of Baltimore's new mayor. Thomast;D!Alesandro III. The traditional champagne bottle christening, offered by Mrs. D'Alesandro, and speeches and flowers, were the order of the day. Three More Seafarers Ikeased After SfU Engineer's Upgrading yj. SEAFARERS LOG Page Three SIU Raps New 50-50 Cargo Rates As Bloik to US. Fleet Upgrading WASHINGTON—SIU President Paul Hall has denounced as "absurd" and "arbitrary" the new freight rate ceilings for foreign aid shipments set up by the Maritime Administration last month and petitioned the Commerce Department to suspend them immediately. An early meeting with Com­ Hall continued, "that under the nington of MARAD's Maritime merce Secretary Alexander B. (new) rates ... an improved C-4 Promotion office. Trowbridge was also sought to vessel would realize less gross In a separate telegram to Trow­ discuss the problem and consider revenue than a war-built C-4 of bridge, the tramp owners' Indus­ whether a Congressional hearing smaller tonnage with considerably try Rate Guideline Committee was in order. less cargo capacity and efficiency charged that — contrary to what The affected operators are those of operation. The absurdity of they had been led to believe would with ships in the so-called inter­ these rates is further illustrated be the case—they were not con­ mediate weight range of 15,600 by the fact that for intermedi­ sulted before publication of the tons to 29,999 tons. The new ate type vessels of 15,600 tons new rates. "The Maritime Administration ceiling rate for carriage of gov­ or more the new rates just an­ nounced can represent a loss of was exceedingly successful," the ernment aid cargo by smaller some $90,000 per vessel per voy­ committee observed, "if the ob­ ships—15,600 tons and under— age for vessels of 30,000 tons.' ject of its action of December 21 was set at 22.5 percent higher . . . was to serve as a model for "If such policies are allowed to than the one that had been in effect for more than 10 years. stand, we cannot see how the al­ an arbitrary, discriminatory and However, based on MARAD's ready harassed unsubsidized com­ short-sighted rate-making agency." A spokesman for the Com­ theory that the rates for inter­ panies can hope to replace or merce Department acknowledged mediate vessels must be consider­ modernize existing vessels, let receipt of both protest telegrams ably lower because they are more alone build new vessels, and the but said no comment would be efficient and can carry more cargo total effect can only mean further made pending study of the matter. at lower cost. Acting Administra­ loss of jobs for American seamen It is, however, within Trow­ tor James Gulick held the rate for and substantial disadvantage to bridge's statutory authority to this class at 26.2 percent below our nation's trade and other override MARAD and suspend needs. that of the smaller craft. the announced rate ceilings be­ "We strongly urge the earliest cause the agency functions from Upgriading Penalized possible meeting on this matter within his department. Commenting on the wide spread because our nation's shipping in­ in rates. Hall declared that "the Situation Continaes dustry cannot much longer exist idea is absurd and a penalty on Reached for comment on the the guy who tries to get a modern under such abusive treatment with a total disregard of the realities rates in Florida last week, Michael vessel." of present-day shipping opera­ Klebanoff, president of the Amer­ In a telegram to Trowbridge, tions and economics." ican Trampship Owners Associa­ the SIU president registered "the tion, said the new structure "mere­ Urges Agency Halt strongest possible protest regard­ ly perpetuates the inequities that ing the action of the Maritime "We urge further," Hall's tele­ were inherent in the original in­ Administration on December 21, gram concluded, "that no steps terim rates" granted last Novem­ 1967, in setting new rate ceilings be taken by the Department of for full shiploads of government Agriculture or other agencies to ber. (These were a temporary hike of 10 percent which was to grant cargoes. We regard this action waive any government cargoes to some degree of relief to operators as perhaps the most arbitrary to foreign vessels until this urgent until a permanent schedule could date by MARAD in connection matter is resolved." be determined by MARAD— with the establishment of rate Copies of the Hall wire were hopefully, Gulick said, within 90 ceilings because the net effect of also sent to Gulick; Agriculture days. The new rates set up last the new rates is to thwart every Secretary Orville Freeman; Sen­ month came after only a matter effort to upgrade the existing U.S. ator Warren G. Magnuson CD- of weeks and showed insufficient m.erchant fleet, improve efficiency Wash.), chairman of the Senate attention to basic shipping eco­ and provide much-needed new Merchant Marine and Fisheries nomics, the shippers felt.) tonnage for our national needs." subcommittee; Representative Ed­ Klebanoff, who is also a vice "We are advised, for example," ward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), chair­ president of the SlU-contracted man, House Merchant Marine Oriental Exporters, Inc., said his and Fisheries Committee; AFL- group will also protest the action CIO President George Meany and by MARAD and urge that the his assistant. Lane Kirkland; Un­ agency "raise the rates by estab­ dersecretary of Commerce How­ lishing a higher basic rate on the ard Samuels and Maitland S. Pen­ first 15,600 tons of cargo." An additional three names have been added to the list of those Seafarers upgrading themselves to an engineer's license after a course of study at the school jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of the MEBA. A ^ Establishment of the engineer total of 214 Seafarers have re­ training program was spurred by ceived an engineer's license. the growing shortage of licensed Two of the men received a marine engineers aboard Ameri­ second assistant's license, while can-flag ships, particularly as a one is a new third assistant en­ result of the demands placed on gineer. American shipping by the conflict Shukur Mohammed is a new in Vietnam. third assistant engineer after sail­ The SIU-MEBA District 2 train­ ing as an FWT. ing program is the first of its kind NEW ORLEANS —The Fed­ Mohammed is a eral government's failure to de­ native of India velop a national maritime policy and lives in New has caused the SlU-contracted York. He joined Delta Steamship Lines, Inc., to the Union in that seek a year's delay in placing a port in 1961. SlOO-million shipyard order. Brother Moham­ By terms of a subsidy agree­ med is 46 years ment with the government, the old. Mohammed line would ordinarily have to Edward Fahy Fahy LeBourvean award a construction contract for is a new second assistant engineer. in maritime history. It assists en­ replacing certain vessels by the The 38-year-old Seafarer sailed as gine department seafarers to ob­ beginning of 1969. FOWT, since joining the Union tain instruction in preparation for in 1960 in the port of Philadel­ Empty Promises phia. Born in Philadelphia, he their Third Assistant Engineer's The company said that the new license. Temporary Third Assist­ makes his home in that city. ant Engineer's license, or Original merchant marine program-to-be Eugene Le Bourveau is a for­ Second Assistant Engineer's li­ "long promised by the Adminis­ mer FOWT. A newly-licensed cense in either steam or motor tration is still not existent," and second assistant engineer, he is 34 vessel classifications. In addition, declared that until the govern­ years old and joined the SIU in MEBA District 2 members who ment does disclose what new pol­ New York in 1961. Le Bourveau already possess engineer's licenses icies it shall pursue. Delta "must was born in New York and re­ may upgrade themselves to higher exercise due caution before com­ sides in Torrance, Calif. mitting itself to the expenditure ratings. / Engine department Seafarers The training school is operated of substantial sums." are eligible to apply for any of under a reciprocal agreement be­ The contract covers five vessels, the upgrading programs if they tween the SIU and District 2 of providing for a shipbuilding in­ are 19 years of age or older and MEBA. SIU men who enroll in vestment of about $50 million by have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. the program are provided with the steamship firm, with matching watch standing time in the engine meals, hotel lodging and subsist­ funds by Federal authorities. department, plus six months' expe­ ence payments of $110 per week Delta urged deferment of the rience as a wiper or equivalent. while in training. award date until January 1, 1970. Deha Asks Delay In Ship Program y > President Calls Fleet Upgrading 'An Unnecessary Tax Burden WASHINGTON—President Johnson recently indicated that his views on the status of the U. S. merchant marine remain con­ trary to those of leading members of the House and Senate who have long been trying to awaken the Administration to the fact that America's standing as a maritime power is in serious peril unless a government-backed revitalization program is adopted immediately. The White House attitude was reflected in aa explanatory mes­ sage sent to the House with Johnson's veto of a minor ship mort­ gage bill which would have authorized masters of merchant ves­ sels to seek liens for back pay due them and for general disburse­ ments made. Apparently hinting that he had no intention of "allowing the needs of our merchant fleet to interfere with his economy drive, the President declared that the bill would put contractors and suppliers in a position superior to that of holders of preferred ship mortgages. This, he added, "could lead to far greater Gov­ ernment subsidies for the merchant fleet—and place an undue and unnecessary financial burden on the American taxpayer." In view of vital legislation proposed last month in both bodies of Congress for a sweeping maritime program—largely financed by federal funds—to restore the United States to its dominant position in world shipping, this latest expression of Johnson's • position clearly indicates a continued unwillingness to support Congressional recommendations in maritime affairs. �Page Four Ships Trapped in Suei Canal May be Freed, Egyptians Say CAIRO—The Egyptian Govemrftent reported on December 27 that it may be willing to release the 14 ships trapped in the southern part of the Suez Canal since the Mid-east War. In Jerusalem, Israeli Prime them — were sunk north of the Minister Abba Eban was re­ Great Bitter Lake portion of the ported to have told Gunnar V. canal, about 15 miles south of Jarring, the United Nations peace Ismalia, and that an Egyptian envoy, that Israel would be "fa­ dredge was sunk at the canal's vorably inclined" to cooperate in southern end. plans to free the captive vessels. Observer Has Problems No details were given. The SlU-contracted Observer, The trapped ships are from the the only heavily-laden vessel cap­ United States, Great Britain, tive in the southern part of the France, West Germany, Sweden, waterway, may have to contend Bulgaria, Poland, and Czechoslo­ with additional problems when vakia, and include the SlU-conshe gets permission to pull out. tracted Observer. Her operators, Marine Carriers, The chief spokesman for the Inc., is studying the shrinking of Egyptian Government, Dr. Mo­ draft-depth resulting from the con­ hammed H. el-Zayyat, said at a tinuous flow of silt into the canal news conference that his Govern­ and report that dredging may be ment was considering a plan to required. A company spokesman remove a sunken vessel which explained, "We don't know how now blocks the southern part of soon we can proceed into the Red the waterway. Sea, in view of the uncertainty of Shortly after outbreak of hos­ available draft." tilities in June, Cairo announced The Observer had originally that Israeli bombers had sunk sev­ been bound for India with a 27,eral ships in the Suez Canal. How­ 000-ton cargo of sorghum grain, ever, authoritative sources report when the canal closed. The usual that the Egyptians isank the ships 36-man crew was later replaced themselves in order to block the by a 10-man house-keeping detail canal. which is periodically replaced. The Observer is anchored in French shipping companies have reported that five ships—a Lake Timsah, on the shore of barge loaded with cement among Ismalia. Loi^-Range Shipbuilding Program Urged in Maritime Institute Report SEAFARERS LOC Jahnaiy 5, 1968 Maritime Needs Constructive Policy From Govt, Congressman Declares •A SAN FRANCISCO—^There is "a dire need for a redirection and resurgence of federal leader­ ship in the maritime field," Representative William S. Mailliard (R-Calif.) declared here recently, but the Administration's idea of placing the Maritime Administration in the Department of Transportation surely "is not the ^ current vessel replacement pro­ time industry is dangerously ill answer." gram to overcome the growing and the acts of the Secretary of Speaking to an Ocean Trans­ deficiencies in defense sealift ca­ Transportation . . . have given portation seminar sponsored by pability," Mailliard continued. "It me little cause to believe that he the University of San Francisco has been so severely cut back in has developed any understanding College of Business Administra­ the Administration's budget as to or appreciation of the patient's tion, Mailliard pointed out that foreclose this possibility!" malady," Mailliard continued. the President has "for some years" Even more alarming, and bor­ "An independent Federal Mari­ had all the authority needed to dering on national crisis, he said, time Administration is needed to move forward with a maritime is the ironic fact that 95 percent formulate and to submit to the policy but "has failed to do so." of our dry bulk and liquid cargoes Congress a blueprint for the reCalling for an independent —including more than 60 of the vitalization of the American mer­ maritime administration as the 70-odd materials classified by the chant marine. The ultimate de­ best means of achieving the goal government as strategic to our cisions must be made by the Con­ of a revitalized merchant marine, economy—are carried by foreign gress to remedy what is now a the ranking minority member of flag ships. wholly unacceptable situation. We the House Merchant Marine and can no longer afford the luxury of New Approach Needed Fisheries Committee noted that taking time to refute from public "There is, therefore, a dire need in the last seven years maritime forums the trial balloons sent up has continued to decline under for a redirection and resurgence by Executive study groups and three different Maritime Adminis­ of federal leadership in the mari­ Administration officials. trators and two Acting Adminis­ time field," said Mailliard. "We "If we ever hope to face up to trators who, in turn, have served can no longer afford to continue to under 'three different Secretaries sweep our shipping problems un­ and solve our maritime problems, der the rug. This year the House, then such deliberations must be of Commerce. "That works out to an average by an overwhelming vote of 324 conducted before appropriate tenure of office for Maritime Ad­ to 44" passed legislation for an Congressional committes. This is ministrators since 1961 of little independent Maritime Adminis­ the goal that the independent over one year—hardly sufficient tration which is now pending be­ MARAD bill seeks to attain, not­ withstanding press reports to the time to even grasp and gain an fore the Senate. contrary," Mailliard concluded. "Today, the American mariappreciation of the magnitude of the problems facing our maritime industry," he said. Doubts Capability "Because of cumulative neglect and continuing apathy to the mounting problems of American shipping, we face the very real possibility of abdicating our posi­ tion as a major world maritime power," Mailliard declared, and "quite frankly I . . . have serious doubts whether our present sealift capability . . . could meet minimal defense and civilian emergency requirements during a limited war contingency such as Korea." The Congressman predicted that by the end of 1974 the na­ tional defense reserve fleet, which has responded to national needs in Korea, the 1956 Suez crisis and the present Vietnam conflict, will be phased out and "consti­ tute at ^st a statistic on paper, not an effective sealift capability." "We cannot even look to our Tvro More Seafarers Upgrade To Deck Officer's Licenses Two more Seafarers have received a Deck Officer's license after The adoption of a long-range shipbuidling program has been attending the Deck Officer's Training School which is jointly spon­ urged in a report recently released by the Webster Institute of sored by the SIU and the American Maritime Officer's Union. A Naval Architecture's Center for Maritime Studies. total of 20 Seafarers have passed The report, while emphasiz- < Coast Guard examinations for a under a reciprocal agreement be­ ing that there is no simple an­ that: "After an over-all compari­ Deck Officer's license after suc­ tween the SIU and the American son is made between U.S. and swer for alleviating the plight of Marine Officers Union, is the first cessfully completing the course. foreign costs, adjusting for spec­ the merchant marine, unveils a of its type in the industry. Dwight Stepp is a new third ification differences, it remains to six-prong approach that may help consider possible U.S. government mate. He is 51 years old and significantly. joined the Union in Jacksonville aids—in relation to existing for­ Attention is directed to the eign aids—to reduce or eliminate in 1962. Stepp resides in that city need for a national shipbuilding and was born in Oklahoma. He any remaining gaps, before re­ plan—a blueprint for construct­ previously sailed as AB and sorting to direct subsidy." ing "reasonable" numbers of ships bosun. "The most promising types of on a definite timetable spanning Before receiving a second assistance are low loan rates and several years. The report pointed mate's license, Michael Mosack tax relief through higher depre­ out that new ship orders over the sailed as AB. Born in Boston, he past few years have waned con­ ciation allowances and reduced Mosack Stepp now lives in Medford, Mass. The rates." Such financial aid "pro­ siderably. 52-year-old Seafarer joined the vides strong incentives toward im­ Applicants can begin training Survey Suggested SIU in Boston in 1966. provement in shipyard production at any time. The period of in­ The training program, operated struction is determined by each To encourage more efficient efficiency," the report concluded. production in U.S. shipyards, the member's individual ability and study panel also asks for a sur­ knowledge, and the instructor's Brazil Government Officials Visit SIU vey previewing capital investment. satisfaction of his readiness to This would better pave the way take the examinations. The training program was in­ for implementing the construction stituted in line with the SIU's plan. Use of designs applicable objective of encouraging and as­ to mass production are recom­ sisting Mnlicensed personnel to mended. upgrade themselves. The institute recalled that "dur­ " Seafarers can participate in the ing World War 11, the results of course of instruction at no cost multiple ship construction in the to themselves. They will be pro­ United States was outstanding in vided with meals, hotel lodgings terms of output and cost." It and subsistence payments of $110 notes also that "foreign yards per week while in training. have developed their present tech­ This in-training assistance is niques on the basis of United the same as available to engine States experience in those days." department Seafarers who are en­ The report stated that some rolled in the union training pro­ yards have already begun, or plan gram to prepare engine depart­ to start, capital improvement proj­ ment men for their licensed engi­ ects to improve production flow. neers examination. New momentum is needed, the SIU deck department men in­ study group insists. terested in the program should ap­ Forecasting our potential to ply immediately, or obtain addi­ compete with foreign shipyards is tional information at any SIU hall, complex, the report said, for prior to this a comparison of plans and SIU Headquarters played host to Dr. Francisco Amaral of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies last week, or directly at SIU headquarters, specifications — U.S. vs. foreign who visited to discuss common labor problems and the role of unions in the community. Seated at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, the conference table (left to right) are: Madame and Dr. Amaral; Al Bernstein, SIU Director of Wel­ New York 11232. The telephone cost estimates—will be required. The .study group pointed out fare; Frank Pecquex, the SIU International Representative; and N. Enriquez, serving as interpreter. nuntber is HYacinth 9-6600. i ^'1 V k >1 ll �January 5, 1968 SEAFARERS Page Five LOG Conservatives Take Aim at Labor in 1968 Elections WASHINGTON—^The 1968 elections are going to give the American people another chance. Faced with the loss of some 47 seats in the House of Representatives in 1966—a good part of them young Democrats who helped create the fabulous record of the preceding Congress—liberals in the 90th Congress knew they had a tough time ahead of them. President Johnson himself commented that "undoubtedly it will be more difficult to approve any new legislation that we might propose" and his prediction was borne out. The first session of the 90th Congress made a better record—especially in its closing days—than its early days forecast, but essentially the session was a "holding operation." It was niggardly in its appropriations for the "Great Society" and the War on Poverty, but at least it did not destroy the great programs of social advance enacted by the 89th Congress and it improved some of them—notably Social Security. Moreover, it left a lot of unfinished business—much legislation of direct interest to labor such as situs picket­ ing and repeal of 14 (b) which made "right-to-work" laws possible. It also stopped short of eliminating mu­ nicipal tax exempt bonds that encourage runaway shops and, so far, of enacting the 10 percent surtax that the Johnson Administration is ardently campaigning for as a weapon against inflation. That leaves the 1968 elections as the clear chance to reverse the stalemates of the 90th Congress and come up with another Congress holding out the hope of new lib­ eral legislation and more generous implementation of the programs enacted two and three years ago. What are the chances? All 435 seats in the House, of course, will be up for re-election. There are now 247 Democrats and 187 Re­ publicans in the House with one vacancy, the Demo­ cratic Adam Clayton Powell seat in New York. At least a score of young Democrats who lost their first term seats in 1966 are on the come-back trail and there is a strong chance that some of them will make it. """* On the Senate side are 34 seats up for grabs, 23 of them Democratic and 11 Republican out of a Senate body that now numbers 64 Democrats and 36 Republi­ cans. While there are less than half as many Republican seats at stake as Democratic, the complexion of the 1969 Senate is not likely to vary a great deal. Safe seats are about equally divided between the two parties, so that the chances are that there will still be a pretty liberal Senate when 1969 rolls around. That leaves the Presidency. President Johnson is all but certain to run, and Vietnam or no Vietnam, he is bound to be the Democrat's strongest candidate. The leading Republicans are sharply divided between hawks and doves with neither group providing convincing ar­ guments that they can do any better than the President. Moreover, a recent COPE poll has showa that union members are strong for Johnson and would vote over­ whelmingly for his re-election against any potential Re­ publican candidate. Whatever dissatisfaction or uncer­ tainty about what to do about Vietnam exists has been largely swallowed up in the fact that the President's do­ mestic policy has a wide, appeal for union members. The Great Society program and the War on Poverty, civil rights- extension, improvement in Social Security, help for education and housing, wage boosts for federal employees, the fight for the consumer, the battle against water and air pollution—these programs have won strong labor support. On the other hand, 1969 represents for the conserva­ tives another chance to water-down the great social and economic programs that have marked the country's his­ tory ever since the first days of the New Deal. The Eisenhower interlude did slow progress down and the re-emergence of the old Dixiecrat-GOP coalition during the past year helped slow it down again. A new con­ servative gain in 1968 obviously would slow it down still further. For labor, a new wave of conservatism in either party during the 1968 election could have disastrous results. The Gulf Coast The U. S. Chamber of Commerce has made it unmis­ takably clear that it looks to 1969 as a new chance to clobber labor as it did during the Eisenhower years. The Chamber has spelled out its anti-union goals in clear language: further curbs on picketing and boycot­ ting, restriction on internal union authority including a ban on union fines against members who cross picket lines, making subcontracting easier for employers, cur­ tailing the powers of the National Labor Relations Board on the ground that it is now too "pro-union," opening the door to more violent employer campaigns against organization, making decertification easier for employ­ ers. . . . Behind much of the conservative thinking is the search for ways to weaken labor's right to strike, particularly in big industries where a false case can be made out that strikes in them threaten the economy and other nameless disasters. A "labor court" is one scheme that has been advanced in this area—turning over labor-management disputes of a major size to the courts rather than per­ mitting them to go through their natural course. Such proposals and similar ones would largely destroy the power of the National Labor Relations Board which, in recent years, has been coming under heavy conserva­ tive attack—an attack that was notably missing during the days of the Eisenhower-appointed Board and its anything but pro-labor decisions. When union members go to the polls next November, they need have no illusions about what a conservative victory will mean. It has all been spelled out for them well in advance—by the conservative wing of the Re­ publican Party and its powerful industrial and business friends. On the economic front, the picture is confused. The action of the British Government in devaluing the pound and boosting its interest rates has been followed by a "tight-money" threat in the United States just at a time when high interest rates, that were triggered in Decem­ ber of 1965 by the Federal Reserve Board, were begin­ ning to show some signs of dropping a bit. Seaman's Log Cartoons Win Citation 77/ Never Learn Thai New Mafb" "Old Enemies" "The Smoke-filled Room" by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Guif Area The New Orleans City Council gave Local 632 of the New Orleans Fire Fighters Association the Christmas present they were waiting for when they approved a 50 hour work week for the city's firemen. Previously, they had to work 56 hours with only four hours overtime. Local 632 is looking forward to a further reduc­ tion to 48 hours in July. The Democratic Primary here be ready for a new ship in a few proved to be a success for most weeks. A 20-year man, he's sailed of the candidates endorsed by the all deck ratings. Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. Carl Pierce had a good voyage on the Del Sud. A long-time SIU member, Carl sails in the deck department. Walter Dunn had a fast trip to Dest Africa aboard the Del Mundo as a member of the steward department. Alphonse Tremer is home after a voyage to India and will be Pierce Tremer ready for a new ship shortly. He Among the winners were Nat G. sails in the engine department. Kiefer and Eugene O'Brien, state Leonard Wood is thinking representatives from Orleans par­ about retiring after sailing over ish, along with Kenneth Leith- 20 years. Leonard's last job was man and Thomas Ward, state rep­ resentatives from Jefferson Parish. in the steward department of the Maiden Creek. Plans were formalized here for an 80,000 seat stadium to be Houston used by the New Orleans Saints We had some trouble getting of the NFL. The architects claim men to ship during the Christmas it will be the largest building in holiday, but we think jobs will be the world, containing 125 million moving now. Bill Joyner and cubic feet of space. The stadium, P. V. King of the deck depart­ complete with retractable dome, will be available for use by the ment are registered and waiting for a good job. 1971 playing season. We have six ships loading for MobOe a trip to Brazil. Making the run After a long trip in the Brad­ are the Hudson, Sacramento, Cot­ ford Island's deck department, tonwood Credt, Missouri, Man­ F. A. Pehler is registered and will hattan and Columbia, The "consistent high quality" of editorial cartoons by Bernard Seaman in the Seafarers LOG drew high praise and a special citation from the judges of the 1967 Journalistic Awards Contest of the International Labor Press Association this year. In selecting the outstanding examples of labor journalism from among the more-than850 entries submitted, the Board of Judges composed of Nieman Fellows at Harvard Uni­ versity picked as the Best Original Cartoon of the year Seaman's "witty and clever" depiction of Illinois' Republican Senator Everett M. Dirksen looking cpnfused in a school class­ room over the "one man-one vote" concept. A special award for the consistent quality "You—Are Too Faff of the Seaman cartoons said: "The cartoons by Seaman reflect both un­ usual drawing talent and cleverness in concep­ tion and execution of an idea via the cartoon. The LOG makes good use of Seaman cartoons by using them in conjunction with related col­ umn-type material which usually appears below the cartoons. The cartoons consistently stand out on LOG editorial pages—so much so that the judges felt a special citation was in order." Seaman, LOG editorial cartoonist and Art Editor for many years, is now doing editorial cartoons for the AFL-CIO News. His first-place Dirksen cartoon, together with five other examples of his work which earned the special citation, are shown here. "Your Money AND Your Lifef "Nurse"! �Pag^ Six SEAFARERS LOG January 5, 1968 •* A Veteran Campaigner From Dec. 14 to Dec. 27, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groupg Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle T'oials Class A OassB 7 2 69 37 9 2 2& 13 8 11 11 3 10 8 34 22 40 32 30 21 14 12 31 34 16 17 302 214 TOTAL SHIPPED All GrouiIB Class A Class B Class C 3 3 3 44 24 16 2 1 7 29 10 3 3 7 8 2 1 7 0 0 2 9 17 3 18 6 3 30 31 8 9 11 15 30 33 30 11 10 8 190 154 113 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class R 11 2 206 109 20 11 96 58 34 25 29 11 11 2 91 38 174 101 112 49 23 1 67 3 37 11 911 421 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville ...... Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington ...... San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Oass A Class B 5 3 48 61 2 8 8 17 9 8 4 10 7 3 24 23 20 37 38 25 18 12 31 40 12 7 226 254 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 3 1 26 36 27 7 4 6 1.5 11 10 3 6 8 7 4 6 0 6 4 9 13 5 11 14 7 24 42 29 7 8 13 31 30 23 5 11 6 154 187 145 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 6 1 122 81 26 11 52 39 18 24 16 11 5 4 54 38 90 78 101 60 21 0 41 3 26 10 578 360 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED President Johnson, following signing of a new law upgrading standards for meat plants involved in intrastate .commerce, offers congratulations to author Upton Sinclair, whose 1906 novel, "The Jungle," cited the deplorable condition of meat packing plants and was responsible for early exposure of the problem. Also seen is the White House pet, Yuki, who evidently took a strong liking to author Sinclair. All-Out Soviet Ship Buildup Treads on East German Toes In its all-out efforts aimed at domination of the world's sea lanes, the Soviet Union has been accused by bitter officials in East Berlin of "crass exploitation" of East Germany's 15-year-old shipbuilding industry. Neues Deutschland, official expensive the program is to East organ of the East German Com­ Germany. They also noted that munist party, says that country's East Berlin boss Walter Ulbricht vastly expanded shipbuilding in­ had announced last month that dustry has been almost totally an intensive cost analysis was un­ committed to the Russian buildup. derway in two of the Baltic dock­ Since 1952, the four major East yards. Losing ^Millions' German shipyards have produced 2,434 ships of 1,762,189 tons for "We have got to change the export to the Soviets. This is al­ orientation somehow," a spokes­ most twice the 950,000 tons in man declared. "At present only the 160 vessels which comprise its one-fifth of our ship output re­ own commercial fleet. Fifteen mains here for domestic use or years ago the East German mer­ export to Western countries. We chant fleet consisted of a single are losing millions." 9000-ton freighter. He added that he believed the East German-built ships ac­ rigid commitment to the Soviets count for close to one-fifth of the was partly responsible for a con­ 10-million-ton trading fieet of the troversy which led two years ago U.S.S.R., which now ranks sixth in the world, and officials of the to the suicide of East German Russian satellite country recently planning chief Erich Apel. The stress on shipbuilding in complained privately to a news­ man that it has been turned into East Germany is apparent in a comparison of its annual growth a "Soviet industrial colony." Reported to be just as heavily of 14 percent with the six-percent committed to ship construction expansion of all other industrial for the Soviets are Poland, Bul­ output combined. At the end of garia and several other East Euro­ World War II the East German pean nations. Poland is expected shipbuilding industry employed to deliver 175 vessels to the Rus­ only 5,000 workers as against sian fleet under its current five- about 40,000 today. year plan which ends in 1970, Most activity is centered at the and Bulgaria is obligated for 350 Warnow and Neptun yards at smaller ships and fishing boats. Rostock, which employ a total of Communist sources said the 12,500 workers; the Oceanic yards statistics on the size of shipbuild­ at Wismar and the People's yards ing orders from the Soviets was at ^ Stralsund. Naval vessels are made public to point out to Krem­ built mainly at the Pene yards in lin authorities how painful and Wolgast. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk JacksonviUe Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Totals ' All Groups Class A Class B 1 1 49 16 8 2 14 10 4 5 9 4 5 1 16 19 30 23 17 11 12 6 27 16 12 7 204 121 TOTAL SHIPPED Class A Class B Class C 2 2 1 31 9 16 1 0 8 16 6 4 2 4 20 0 8 1 0 2 4 14 11 3 10 7 1 20 15 14 9 7 4 31 33 20 5 6 6 146 97 110 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 2 170 28 17 9 51 94 9 20 17 9 10 4 63 23 126 92 87 53 13 1 47 3 31 13 308 687 YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide to BetteY Buying Social Security Distorted by Reader's Digest "The article in the Reader's Digest, October, 1967, about Social Security has caused a lot of comment and feeling against Social Security and fears of its soundness," reader Beryl Neff writes. "Do you think a column on the facts of the situation would be useful?" You said it. The recent attacks have been more harmful than first realized and very disturbing especially to older people, who worry a lot anyway. Unfortunately the facts have trouble catching up with the scare stories. One arthritic widow of 76 was so disturbed she wrote to President Johnson asking for re­ assurance about the Digest article on Social Security "going bankrupt and in ten years there wouldn't be any. I only get $44 a month but very thankful for that, it helps me." Piece Promoted Fear Another 77-year-old widow wrote that she "cannot understand how the President can take money that has been paid in by people who are trying to take care of themselves." Another widow, 62, wrote that she is trying to hold on until age 65 when she will apply for her full benefits. But now she is frightened because the Reader's Digest "claims there are only 14 more months of Social Security payments in this fund." From the Reader's Digest she got the im­ pression that the President "has been pilfering the fund and milking it dry for foreign aid assistance, and also pilfering the fund for these so-called trips to the moon." Now she wants to know whether she will get back the money she paid into the fund "if Congress or the President decides to do away with Social Security." Besides the Digest's insinuations, written by an old-time Government baiter named Charles Stevenson, a number of other attacks have been made just as Congress is about to legislate in­ creased benefits. Several syndicated columnists, including William Buckley, Jr., Paul Harvey and Don G. Campbell, have variously attacked Social Security as unfair to young workers, or as running out of money. Among organizations trying to discredit the Social Security program recently have been the mis-named Young Amer­ icans for Freedom, allied with former Senator Go'dwater; several oil companies, including the Lion Oil Co. and the American Oil Co., and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an em­ ployers' organization. Unfounded Assaults Both the Digest and Paul Harvey have indi­ cated, in Harvey's loose words, that "All that's left in the Social Security kitty for your old age is a bunch of paper I.O.U.'s." This is the real distortion and this is what has been worrying older people and those soon to retire. The truth is, these so-called "I.O.U.'s" are interest-earning Government certificates, much like E bonds and the Government bonds that banks and wealthy investors eagerly buy. Naturally the Social Security Administration does not take all the dollar bills paid into the fund and hide them in a vault. For one thing, that way the fund wouldn't earn any of the interest that helps make up the part of the benefits paid to retired people, disabled workers and families of deceased workers. Nor is it true, as the Digest alleged, that your Social Security contributions go into the "Treas­ ury's general fund" with some of it going to finance "foreign aid, the moon race . . etc. Your Social Security contributions by law are maintained in a separate trust fund—distinct from the Treasury's general funds—and by law can be used only to pay Social Security benefits and administrative expenses. % • '* I M �January 5, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Court Raps NLRB Timidity' Against Anti-Union Employers f V 5*^ T -A W S'f WASHINGTON—A federal appellate court chided the National Labor Relations Board for being too timid in fashioning remedies to overcome an employer's refusal to bargain in good faith. In a landmark 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Dis­ trict of Columbia said the NLRB has the power to order an employer to grant a dues checkoff to the union representing his workers. While such an action may be "a minor intrusion on freedom of contract," the court said, in some cases it may also be "the only way to guarantee the workers' right to bargain collectively." In reaching this conclusion, the court said, it was taking into account the fact that the NLRB's remedial measures in unfair labor practice cases "have not proved adequate in coping with the recalcitrant em­ ployer determined to defeat the effective unionzation of his plant by illegally opposing organizational and bargaining efforts every step of the way." The case involved the Steelworkers and the H. K. Porter Co. at Danville, Va. The union won a representation election in October 1961—and is still trying to negotiate a contract. Twice trial examiners found the company had failed to bargain in good faith, the labor board affirmed the findings and courts ordered enforcement. It was a familiar pattern of delay and the appellate court in the spring of 1966 specifically noted that the evidence at the hearing before the trial examiner showed that the "real and only reason" the company refused the check-off was to "frustrate agreement with the union." The record showed the company admitted it would not be incon­ venienced by a checkoff and that it does in fact check off union dues at some of its other plants. The issue, the court noted, was a particularly important one at the Danville operation where employees were scattered over a wide area and "collection of dues without a checkoff would have presented the union with a substantial problem of communication and transpor­ tation." After the 1966 ruling, the company finally presented an "alter­ native" to the union's checkoff proposal. It said it was willing to dis­ cuss the possiblity of making available to the union a table in its pay­ roll office. • • The Steelworkers contended this did not comply with the court order on good faith bargaining. The NLRB said it did, and the union asked the appellate court to clarify its order. In doing so, the court made a distincti^ between bargaining to --an impasse in good faith—which meets the requirement of the law— and the need to remedy a pattern of illegal union-busting efforts. It said the NLRB has authority to order a company which has "re­ peatedly flouted" the law "to make meaningful and reasonable counter­ offers, or indeed even to make a concession," where this "would be the only way for the company to purge the stain of bad faith." It said the NLRB could have ordered the company to grant a checkoff, either with or without a return concession by the union on another issue. The checkoff, the court majority said, may be "of life or death import to the fledgling union, while it is of no consequence whatever to the employer." Chiding the NLRB for its timidity, the court added: "if the board can do no more than repeatedly order the company to bargain in good faith, the workers' right to bargain collectively may be nullified. The board is empowered ta see that this does not happen. Unemployment in Canada rose to 289,000 in mid-November, the Canadian government reported. That's 35,000 more than in Octo­ ber and 51,000 more jobless than a year ago. On a percentage basis, the unemployment rate is 3.8 percent, compared with 3.2 per­ cent in October and 3.1 percent a year ago. * >•> V Employees of the University Nursing Home in Wheaton, Md., set a precedent recently when they voted 35-9 to be represented by the State, County & Muncipal Employes. The election was con­ ducted by the National Labor Re­ lations Board—the first since the NLRB's decision last month to assert jurisdiction over large pri­ vate hospitals and nursing homes. The unit set up at the Wheaton home, in a suburb of Washington D.C., is made up of custodial and dietary employees. AFSCME President Jerry Wurf hailed the vote as "a major victory for em­ ployees in an "industry, that has '« been characterized by its notori­ ously low pay and degrading working conditions." * * * The Railway & Airline Clerks has negotiated an agreement to protect 16,000 members who could be affected by a "merger of five western railroads next year. The pact is with the Great North­ ern, Northern Pacific, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, and Spo­ kane, Portland & Seattle Rail­ way Companies. The Interstate Commerce Commission has ap­ proved their merger but has not issued its final order. The agree­ ment, according to BRC Presi­ dent L. C. Dennis, provides that an employee of the railroads in the union's jurisdiction will be listed as "protected" if he has seniority to Tan. 2, 1966, and has naid service between then and the merger. Such a "protected" worker must be continued in em­ ployment until retirement, resig­ nation, death or dismissal, he pointed out. The legitimate and long-standing griev­ ance of U.S.-flag shipowners over the allo­ cation of government sponsored foreign-aid cargoes has once again reached the boiling point in the wake of newly-announced cargo rate ceilings tailored by the Maritime Ad­ ministration to insure that their revenues re­ main at a bare subsistence level. First established ten years ago as "guide­ lines" for the impiementation of the Cargo Preference Act—which requires that a min­ imum 50 percent of all government-gener­ ated cargo must move in American-flag bot­ toms—these arbitrary ceilings have served more as Administrative tools to evade the intent of the Act than they have to guarantee the "fair and reasonable rates" to U.S. car­ riers impiicit in the law. Recent revisions, first in November and again last month, have merely served to update and perpetuate the Administration's stranglehold on American shipping companies—particularly in the unsubsidized area. The inequities of MARAD's guideline rate system are well known to all in the maritime industry and the percentages involved are a matter of record. It is the manner in which the Agriculture Department, the Commerce Department and other government agencies manipulate the system which is most oppressive. The func­ tion of the system, in theory, is to bridge the gap between the low rates offered by foreign operators, whose fleets are not subject to high wage and safety costs demanded by U.S. standards, and those which must be charged by American-flag operators in order to sur­ vive. Under the requirements of the Cargo Preference Act this government must make up the difference to American carriers to the extent of at least half of all federal aid car­ goes shipped—if their rates are "fair and reasonable." It is here that the subtle evasion of the law comes in. With little or no regard for the actual costs of U.S. shipping companies, gov­ ernment bureaucrats determine on their own the highest rates they are willing to pay and label them "fair and reasonable" on a take- it-or-leave-it basis. After this it only remains for government departments to dismiss bids by U.S. carriers which are, of economic ne­ cessity higher than the imposed ceilings, as not fair and reasonable. Having technically complied with the wording of the law, they are then free to charter foreign-flag vessels at cut rates and let U.S.-flag ships get car­ goes where they can or remain idle. The process may be legal enough—the present Administration and those that pre­ ceded it are proven experts in finding loop­ holes and twisting the law to their own means as far as maritime is concerned—but it is grossly unjust. When it comes to U.S. government aid cargoes to foreign nations, even the principle of the 50-50 law for which the American merchant marine was forced to settle is pat­ ently unjust. These shipments, largely of sur­ plus food and grain, are sent to the starving countries of the world as a gift from the American people through the auspices of their government. Yet the government seeks every means possible to use foreign vessels and foreign labor to deliver these gifts while its own merchant fleet must scratch for cargo elsewhere and U.S. citizens are deprived of jobs. As long as there is a single U.S.-flag ship available for charter there is no real excuse for any U.S. foreign aid shipments to move in the vessels of other nations at all. Still the Administration pours millions of dollars annually into the economies—and the al­ ready thriving commercial fleets—of foreign countries while not only refusing a federal policy to help upgrade the sinking U.S. mer­ chant marine, but actively depriving it of earned revenue as well. Congress last year prevented the farmingout of U.S. shipbuilding to foreign ship yards. The time will never be more appro­ priate than it is right now for Congress to put a stop to the Administration's irre­ sponsible throw-away of more and more of this nation's seagoing commerce at the ex­ pense of American citizens. �Page Eight SEAFARERS Jannary 5, 1968 LOG SlU'Contraited Delta Line Protests Cutbark in Brazil Export Cargoes WASHINGTON—The SlU-contracted Delta Line has protested to the Federal Maritime Com­ mission and Commerce Secretary Alexander B. Trowbridge an arbitrary demand by Brazil that it recognize a deal between that country and Scandinavia on transport of Brazilian coffee cargoes or face the threat of losing some flict with an agreement" last May pean, carriers was to have been of that cargo itself. Such recog­ between the U.S. Maritime Ad­ 35 percent initially and decreased nition, the company maintains, ministration and the Brazilian porportionately to 20 percent would adversely affect its revenue Maritime Commission which within ten years. and carrying operations. called for "an even distribution of After a storm of protest by Delta, the major U. S. shipping the government cargoes of both European companies over the line involved in Brazilian trade countries to U.S. and Brazilian proposed cutback in their share with Gulf Coast ports, charged carriers." of the cargoes—they had been in its complaint that it had been The current stand by Delta is carrying about 33 percent of the "given an ultimatum to either the latest action in a six-month tonnage — Brazil decreed that • accept the terms of an agreement dispute involving some 20 Ameri­ European and other lines reject­ formulated by Brazilian and can, Brazilian and other national ing the quotas would be banned Scandinavian lines by December shipping lines carrying cargoes of from carrying any Brazilian ex­ 22, or such agreement will be im­ coffee and cocoa north to U.S. port cargoes. When they refused plemented by the Brazilian gov­ Gulf and Atlantic ports and U.S. to comply, European lines were ernment." government aid cargoes back to barred to northbound Brazilian The agreement, worked out re­ Brazilian ports. trade as of August 10 and cently by Brazil with Norwegian promptly flled complaints with An announcement some weeks shipping lines, set forth how much the U.S. Maritime Commission of Brazil's coffee and cocoa car­ ago that all the steamship com­ which still has the program under goes would be carried northward panies involved in the U.S.­ study. They also claimed the by Norwegian-flag ships and how Brazilian trade had joined in quotas were in violation of U.S. much American and Brazilian forming The InterAmerican anti-trust laws and filed damage lines should carry. American car­ Freight Conference—a new ship suits against the American and riers were not consulted before rate-making group — indicated Brazilian lines in U.S. Federal that the dispute had apparently the pact was agreed upon. court. been resolved. Deadline Passes Brazil Does About-Face Amaro Soares de Andrade, As of last week, a Delta rep­ provisional committee president In view of these developments resentative said that although the of the proposed new Conference, and fears expressed by the U.S. deadline had passed for the new outlined its suggested quotas at departments of Justice and Trans­ agreement to go into effect, he that time. The initial minimum portation that the Conference had not had a reply to his posi­ quota of Brazilian export cargoes might harm America's commerce, tion that Delta could not accept to be carried by Brazil's national Brazil suddenly reversed itself the ultimatum. He said that the line, Lloyd Brasiliero, and Amer­ and negotiated the Scandinavian Del Sol was due in a Brazilian ican-flag lines would be 65 per­ agreement. Further, Brazil also port shortly to load 50,000 bags cent and would be gradually in­ said the same take-it-or-leave-it of coffee already contracted for. creased to 80 percent over the restrictions set before the Euro­ If the vessel is not permitted to next ten years. Maximum par­ pean companies would now apply dock or Brazil cuts back on some ticipation of "third flag," or Euro­ to U.S. companies as well. of the booked cargo, Clark said, then Delta will know that the agreement has been instituted. In its protest to Trowbridge and the PMC, Delta has accused Brazil and "our Norwegian com­ petition" of having made an Through a profitable combination of low wage rates and ad­ agreement under which 23 per­ vanced modern technology, Japan continues way out in front cent of the 100-percent Brazilian among the world's shipbuilders but Japanese producers—faced government-controlled cargoes with a huge backlog of foreign orders—are seeking still further would allegedly "be guaranteed expansion to prevent future contracts from being diverted into to this Norwegian competitor." increasingly competitive European yards. This was called "in direct conOrders from run-away American operators who register their fleets under the Liberian and other foreign flags account for a big share of Japan's shipbuilding prosperity. While shipbuilding SEAFARER&|t%OG research and development remains neglected by the U. S. Gov­ ernment and U. S. shipyards lay largely idle, the Japanese econ­ Jan. 5, 1968 Vol. XXX, No. omy is reaping the financial rewards that should be going to a competitive and up-to-date American shipbuilding industry. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union Eager for still more American business, Japan has long sought of North America, modification of this country's law against U. S. registry of foreignAtlantic, Gulf, Lakes built vessels. Given such a green light by Washington they feel and Inland Waters District, that with their latest production methods, know-how and low AFI^CIO pay scales, they could easily underbid outmoded U. S. shipyards Executive Board on contracts for Great Lakes ore carriers and other ships needed PAUL HALL, President by American companies. CAL TANNER EARL SREFARD Exee. Viee-Pree. Vice-President Although low wages played a large part in Japan's takeover AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMB from Great Britain in 1956 as the world's leading shipbuilder, Sec.-Treae. Vice-President they were not the major factor as many in the West assumed. ROBERT MATTHEWS While wages are lower in Japan's yards than in those of most Vice-President foreign nations, her success in shipbuilding must also be attrib­ Editor uted to new production systems and processes, new light and MIKE POLLACK heavy equipment and other developments to higher efficiency Staff Writers in construction. The Pacific Coast by Frank Orozak, IVest Coast Representative Protests against the "technical amendment" to the 1967 social security bill, requested by Governor Reagan, were urged by Thomas L. Pitts, head of the California AFL-CIO. The amendment would totally exclude hundreds of thousands of California's aged and blind public assistance recipients from any part of the $7.50 a-month increase, currently on the verge of ing-ofl and signing-on. Congressional approval, and per­ Among the ships signing-on and mit the state's general fund to paying-off were the Corfez, Long pocket $34 million of the more Lines, Overseas Dinny, Luciie than $37 million, the state would Bioomlieid, Our Lady Of Peace, receive: Young America, Steel Apprentice "The Reagan-requested, amend­ and Amerigo. We have the Santa ment boils down to a heartless Emiiia, Seatrain Ohio and Yorkattempt to fatten the state's cof­ mar in transit. fers at the expense of more than Wiimington 304,000 aged and blind citizens Shipping is good here and the and would slash the increase in outlook for the next period is benefits to another 115,000 dis­ abled citizens from $4.50 per promising. Among the ships pay­ month to just $2.50 a-month," ing-off recently were the Fanwood, Achiiles, and Seatrain Sa­ Pitts stated. According to Pitts, "It has be­ vannah. come increasingly apparent that After a pleasant Christmas, Governor Reagan or his advisors Fred Lynum is looking for a seem intent on furthering the good ship to sail as chief stew­ Governor's personal political am­ ard. Fred, whose last ship was bitions, particularly at the expense Longview Victory, is a 28-year of those segments of our citizenry veteran of the SIU. least able to protect themselves, Patrick Fox, who had an oilers the poor, the medically indigent, job on the Westchester, said he the mentally ill, the crippled chil­ hopes to be FFD shortly. Pat dren, and the state's largely un­ would like to catch a good ship organized farm workers." in a few weeks. Most citizens are aware "that Seattle social security benefit increases result in reduced state welfare Shipping is fair here, but we costs, so all California's taxpayers expect things to pick up during have a stake in this issue," Pitts the next period. said. Martin Hammond, a 20-year San Francisco " man, just paid off the Seafarer Shipping remains brisk in this and is looking for another good port, with a number of ships pay- AB's job. Japan Fares Challenge as Leading Shipbuilder PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHBN FRANK MARGIOTTA STEVE STEINBERG Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI Pikllihed kiwiekly at 810 Rheds Island Annii N.E., Washlniton, 0. C. 20018 ky the Seafarsri international Union, Atlantic, Golf, LakH and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fsortk Avcnac, Brooklyn, N.V. 11232. Tal. HVaclntb 9-6600. Second elass pestaie paid at Washlniton, D. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Forai 3579 cards skeald he sent to Scafarert Internatlinal Union, Atlantic. Gait, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Feerth Avcnac, Breaklyn, N.V. 11232. Cost Goes Up But such technological developments—necessary to handle the large volume of business—have been expensive. As a result, Japanese costs today have risen almost to the point where they match those of yards in Britain, Italy, Germany, Norway and the Netherlands which have also been busy beefing up their capacity in a bid for shipbuilding orders and foreign exchange earnings from abroad. Fearing a race between governments to increase financing aids to shipbuilding, Japan is seeking a worldwide agreement to put limits on such aid. With high money rates, financing is becom­ ing a problem. Competition for orders is intensifying and some Japanese are beginning to complain of a "profitless prosperity." Japan is now building the biggest ships and the largest docks. During the last ten years the conception of the "super" tanker has grown from 50,000 deadweight tons to 270,000 tons and now, since the easier load-line requirements following the clos­ ing of the Suez Canal, is actually closer to 320,000 tons. To Japan this is only the beginning. She already has half-million-ton giants in the design stage and two mammoth docks under con­ struction with which to build them for foreign buyers. At present all major Japanese shipyards have enough backlog orders to keep them busy for two or three years. Of the 14,310,000 tons of new world shipping launched last year, 6,690,000 tons—or 47 percent—of it came from Japan. On top of this, some 60 percent of all world orders placed last year went to Japan and about 76 percent of these were for export. The ratio of export to domestic ship orders has been climbing steadily. Ranking second only to iron and steel as foreign ex­ change earner in the Japanese economy, shipbuilding accounts for about eight percent of the country's total exports. Losing Orders Companies which order new ships want them as quickly as possible. Because of this, Japan's backlogs and delivery delays— together with the effects of the devaluation of the pound sterling —are causing large orders for the same type of superships pio­ neered in Japanese yards to be contracted to European shipyards. Fully aware that European countries are putting up huge building docks to match their own—a 600,000-ton dock under construction in Holland will be the biggest in the world—the Japanese now must watch business getting away from them be­ cause they are already operating at full capacity. To stem the tide Japan is making large investments in new plants and equipment this year but owners of most major Jap­ anese yards—^which were originally built mostly on borrowed money—wish they had even more capital available than is the case. The ship bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Transport reports that for the next fiscal year more than 38.6 billion yen ($100 million) will be invested by the country's 16 major shipbuilders in 27 dockyards. Compared with 27.5 billion last year and 35.3 billion the year before, this figure is a clear indication that the Japanese shipbuilding industry has no intention of losing its leadership in world production. �January 5, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine THE SOVIET FLEET MENACE , :ii' 1/ HE SOVIET Union has become one of the lead1 ing i maritime powers of the world in the last 10 years—with the vast bulk of its merchant marine ex­ pansion achieved since 1960—and presents a very real and ominous threat to the economy of the free world and the freedom of the seas. The facts speak for themselves. No matter how they are played down or obscured with short-lived statistics that compare the Soviet fleet with those of the entire outside world to make the outlook appear less frightening, these facts cannot be minimized. According to a 44-page booklet on the Soviet mer­ chant marine published recently by the U.S. Mari­ time Administration, those in the Administration charged with the welfare of this country's merchant fleet have still not grasped the full implications of a situation which is increasing in magnitude. While the U.S. government continues to feel that a strong merchant marine is largely expendable, the U.S.S.R. clearly considers its commercial fleet one of the nation's great national assets. Totalling 1,345 ships aggregating 9.6 million deadweight tons at the beginning of 1966, Russian tonnage has increased by 350 percent in less than 20 years and its average age had decreased from 22 to 14 years. Today, more than half of all its oceangoing merchant vessels are only five years old or younger and projected annual increases for the five-year plan ending in 1970 is one million deadweight tons. Dangers Overlooked Down-playing the fact that the U.S. merchant marine has declined steadily and drastically in recent years, MARAD officials find little danger of strong Soviet competition to the "traditional suppliers of shipping" within the next five years—and probably not within the next ten years—because, while Russia has increased its tonnage by 46 percent since 1960, some free nations have done proportionately as well or better. There is little real comfort in this since the threat posed by the Soviets is not merely one of economic competition but of possible Communist control of the world's sealanes. As stated some months ago in an article from Prague by G. Sayenko, president of the Central Council of Sea and River Transport Worker's Union of the USSR, Russians feel that "the creation of a powerful modern fleet is a great victory for our coun­ try which has put an end to the political and eco­ nomic dependence of our country in the field of maritime transport." Recalling that even 10 years after World War II Russia had only some 150 ocean­ going commercial vessels, Sayenko pointed out the "over 1,300 ships" of today and predicted that the fleet would continue to "grow at a rapid rate over the coniing years." From all indications, this prediction will he borne out, in full view of the rest of the world in general, and the United States in particular, while our officials keep insisting that there is nothing to worry about. The fact that the Soviet merchant marine is related to the national and international goals of the Krem­ lin is indeed something to worry about. Well-designed and technically advanced, it enjoys full'government support as an essential element of the national econ­ omy and national defense. Substantial allocations of Soviet resources are granted not only for the acquisi­ tion of ships, but also for construction and improve­ ment of ship repair facilities, research and develop­ ment, port maintainance, and facilities for the' train­ ing of maritime personnel. Estimates of the position of the Soviet fleet in world tonnage range from seventh—^just behind the United States—to fifth. Far from being the restricted and parochial enterprise it was in the years inunediately following World War II, its vessels now are seen in most major ports of the world. Reports of activity vary, but one Moscow publication. Agitator, said that during 1965 Russian-flag ships called at some 800 ports in 85 countries. Soviet shipping for many years had no need for membership in shipping conferences or pooling agree­ ments because their cargo ships seldom moved on routes subject to conference rates. As its aims be­ came world-wide in scope, however, such participa­ tion has become advantageous and application has been made to at least three major cargo and passen­ ger conferences. Bidding for World Business The first such application was made by the Baltic Steamship Line of Leningrad—^with a fleet at the time of 111 vessels of 627,000 gross tons—to the Baltic and International Conference and was granted as of January 1, 1966. This Conference, with headquar­ ters in Copenhagen, sets no rates and is really an exclusive trade association rather than a shipping con­ ference in the usual sense. With members from some 66 countries whose aggregate tonnage accounts for about 30 percent of the world's total, the BIMC fur­ nishes information on latest hydrographic data and port conditions and often serves members as an arbi­ trator in disputes over labor agreements, bills of lad­ ing or charter parties. With eight new Russian passenger ships built for the international trade during the last five years, the same Baltic Steamship line also applied for—and was granted—membership in the Trans-Atlantic Passen­ ger Conference and the Atlantic Passenger Steamship Conference. The first Conference is concerned with shipping outbound from North America and the sec­ ond with movements inbound to North America. Between them, the two Conferences cover areas that include all North American Eastern ports, European ports, all Asian and African ports bordering on the Mediterranean Sea, and ports in the Black Sea coun­ tries, Morocco, Spain and the Azores. From this it is clear that the Russians now are free to compete for passenger service to most of the world. From tfieir steppe^-up production of luxury liners it is equally clear that they intend to do just that—at a time when some leading Western com­ panies are withdrawing liners from service for .rea­ sons of expense or lack of business. Signing Separate Pacts Soviet shipping authorities have also recognized the value of pooling arrangements over some of the routes served by their commercial fleet. Moscow sources report that such agreements on a cargo-shar­ ing basis are in effect between specific Soviet lines and those of companies in Belgium, Bulgaria, East and West Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, the United Arab Republic and Britain. Typical of sleek new commer­ cial vessels constantly being added to modern Soviet mer­ chant fleet is this cargo ship, the Turkestan, which has been used on Viet Cong supply run. Bilateral agreements on shipping matters are also in force between Russia and a number of countries— notably the United Arab Republic and India—and more are continually being sought. In late 1966, the Soviet press agency APN quoted Viktor Bakayev, Minister of the Merchant Marine, as saying "mari­ time countries engaged in considerable goods ex­ change come up against many specific issues in the field of (shipping) which have to be dealt with on a bilateral basis. . . ." ". . . Agreements among countries on mercantile (shipping) are the highest form of such relations," Bakayev continued. "They may solve a wide range of problems. Such an agreement between Great Britain and the U.S.S.R. is known to have been agreed upon during Prime Minister Harold Wilson's recent visit to Moscow. The maritime organs of the U.S.S.R. intend to develop on large scale bilateral relations on the basis of equality and mutual ad­ vantage." Further indications of the Soviet determination to become second to none as a shipping power are seen in the country's active participation in many international forums devoted to maritime matters, among them the Intergovernmental Maritime Con­ sultative Organization, International Labor Organi­ zation, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Shipping Committee and the Perma­ nent International Association of Navigation Con­ gresses. Independent Operation Increa^ng At present, the Soviet merchant fleet carries all of that nation's seagoing trade and half of its esti­ mated 92 million tons of foreign trade with enough vessels left over for foreign charter and the earning of foreign exchange to pay for programs at home and in satellite countries. In the meantime, the Soviets charter free world shipping services to meet the bal­ ance of their foreign trade needs, but with the cur­ rent rate of construction in Russian shipyards, the necessity for such charters is expected to be cut by 50 or 60 percent in the foreseeable future. The Soviet Merchant Marine Ministry has stated that its planned freight turnover in the next five years will increase by 82 percent—from 208.8 billion tonmiles to 380 billion—while the size of the.,fleet will increase by about 45 percent. Although Bakayev insists that the Soviet mer­ chant marine has no intention of "hogging" shipping business or upsetting tariff agreements, he can hardly be expected to say much else. It is foolhardy for U.S. government officials to persist in minimizing the Com­ munist threat on the seas and refusing to take steps to close the gap before it is too late. �Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Labor-SupportedLegislation Stalled By Conservative Bloe in Congress <lanaarr 5, 1968 The Great Lakes by Fred Farnen.Seeretery-TrMsurerrOrHt LakM WASHINGTON—The first session of the 90th Congress ground to a halt on its 340th day— with a meager record of accomplishments in terms of labor's goals. There was meaningful progress The Detroit Wayne County Port Commission reported that the in a few areas, and the nation's meat will be safer to eat and its air purer to breathe as a result. port of Detroit had its best season for volume of overseas cargo But the gains were largely Rent Supplements—Grudging­ Mike Mansfield made the pending during 1967. A total of 1,750,000 net tons of cargo was handled, over-shadowed by an ugly mood the report stated. of retrenchment set by tihe Re­ ly voted $10 million of the $40 order of business at the start of What the Port Commission did not reveal to the general public million the President had asked the second session a bill setting publican-led conservative coali­ to provide better housing for low- stiff penalties for interference with was the fact that of 882 vessels, ^ tion which took over control of income families. At one stage, anyone exercising his civil rights. only 11 flew the American flag. Dinter, FOWT's, will be looking the House. the House had voted to kill the The need for further civil rights Detroit exported some 350,000 for a good job on an ocean vessel. In large part, labor's legislative program entirely. legislation, Mansfield said, is "a tons of general cargo, not one Our new SIU diagnostical and battles in the first session were question we can't avoid, one we pound of which was military car­ X-Ray clinic is going along at a Social Security — Pared down defensive—^to keep the coalition shouldn't avoid." go. This is amazing when one con­ steady pace. Both seamen and from plowing under the achieve­ the higher cash benefits proposed siders that the Detroit area man­ DUOC cabbies are making good Pov«rty — Approved, after a ments of the liberal 89th Con­ by President Johnson and imposed long, bitter fight, continuation of ufactures more than half of the use of the facilities. We have is­ a series of punitive restrictions on gress. public welfare—including a ceil­ the anti-poverty programs of the military cargo shipped to Viet­ sued many vacation checks and The success story of the House ing on the number of children Office of Economic Opportunity nam. are continuing to process applica­ conservative coalition can be read who could be helped. Refused to —but with less funds than the Detroit records all vessel pas­ tions from members. in the tally compiled by Congres­ extend medicare to disabled per­ Administration had sought. Some sages, upbound to the upper lakes Toledo sional Quarterly, a non-partisan, sons under 65. concessions had to be made, but and downbound to the lower With the arrival of the J. Clare authoritative publication. the major attempts to dismember lakes, each season. During 1967, Miller (Gartland Steamship Co.), Compulsory Arbitration— The voting alliance of Republi­ the program were defeated. How­ there were 14,185 passages, com­ the last ship due to lay-up here cans and Southern Democrats Barred rail shopcraft workers ever, some projects ran out of pared to 17,180 the year before. against Northern Democrats won from striking and rejected a labor- funds and had to close down be­ Great Lakes vessels made 5,935 has arrived. Our lay-up fleet is upbound passages, 6,032 down- largest in memory. on 37 of 51 rollcalls, by far its backed proposal to balance this fore Congress finally acted. by freezing part of rail manage­ A fire struck the barge Maida, biggest victory total since CQ Meat Inspection — Enacted a bound passages. Ocean vessels Christmas Day, but no injuries ment's profits until a voluntary began keeping tabs on the coali­ strong, labor-backed bill after an made an equal number of pas­ agreement was reached. were reported. However, exten­ tion 10 years ago. aroused public protested a weak, sages up and down, amounting to sive damage was sustained by the On-Site-Picketing — Put off 1,109. In 1966, ocean vessels re­ The chief battleground was the voluntary measure passed by the crew's quarters aft and the galley. House action on bill to allow corded 1,189 passages. The 1967 President's budget, particularly House. The result will be to re­ This fire points up the danger to building trades unions to picket figures are the lowest ever re­ those parts of it dealing with the quire states to match federal meat the port, which has no fire boat to multi-employer construction sites ported. hard core problems of slums and inspection standards for plants assist shoreside firefighting equip­ until after the Senate acts. House The St. Lawrence seaway was poverty. that are now exempt because their ment. As AFL-CIO Legislative Direc­ leadership claimed congressmen products are not sold across state supposed to benefit the American We are sad to report the death tor Andrew J. Biemiller expressed were gun-shy about voting for a lines. A major victory for the shipping industry primarily, but labor bill before the Senate acts of Wencil Oswald, second cook, since its opening, foreign-flag consumer. it, "The conservatives chant 'econ­ in view of filibuster which blocked countries, including Russia, have who has spent many years with omy' each time they vote to muti­ School Aid—^Voted a two-year 14(b) repeal in the 89th Congress. the Reiss fleet. taken over all of the general cargo late a program." extension of federal aid to elemen­ trade, both import and export. Rat Control — Approved $40 Many vacation applications are tary and secondary schools and Most of the budget battles will The seaway's main objective was million for rat control as part of coming in and we wish to remind authorized Congress to appropri­ be renewed in the second session, an increase in general cargo trade, an omnibus health bill in a rare our members to request their ate funds a year in advance to starting January 15. Also on the which pays the seaway a much setback for House conservatives. change of personnel from the ves­ ease budget-making for schools. agenda in the election-year session higher toll per ton than bulk car­ The House had originally refused sel to speed their vacation pay. However, control over allocation will be some of the tough, con­ troversial issues that Congress by­ to take up a rat control bill in a of funds for supplementary edu­ go, such as iron ore and grain. debate marked by callous jokes. cation centers will be gradually Duluth passed this year. Here is what Congress did and But outraged public opinion shifted from the federal govern­ Our records show we shipped didn't do in some of the major brought about a change of heart. ment to the states. 700 men out of this port in 1967. Civil Rights — Enacted only a areas of AFL-CIO concern: Federal Pay—Enacted a three- In addition, our upgrading school Cities—^Voted only $312 mil­ routine extension of the Civil step pay raise for salaried federal will start January 2, with hours' lion for the mammoth task of Rights Commission—coupled with and postal employees, starting from 10 am to 2 pm, every week. helping cities rehabilitate entire a strict budget ceiling. The re­ with a retroactive six percent Tom Dunne was elected as a slum neighborhoods. This is less mainder of the President's broad- boost for postal workers and 4.5 trustee to the Duluth Central La­ than half the amount President ranging legislative package awaits percent for classified employees. bor Committee. SAN JUAN, P.R.—The SIU of Additional fringe benefits were Johnson had asked for the model second session action. Our Christmas dinner had 86 Puerto Rico-contracted tug Fajarcities program. In the Senate, Majority Leader also in the bill. members and their families in at­ do recently rescued another tug, Teachers Corps — Approved tendance. crippled and floundering in a vio­ continuation of the Teacher Corps lent storm which lashed this Chicago for an additional two years and island's north coast with 30-footThe Detroit Edison and Chi­ authorized new teacher training high seas. No injuries were re­ proorams to start next year. How­ cago Trader have laid-up in this ported in the rescue operation. ever, the actual appropriation for port. Some crewmen will head The tug' Gwynedd, out of Mi­ this year for the Teacher Corps coastwise, while others will be ami, was towing the barge Magen's looking forward to rest and spend­ WASHINGTON—^The United States Supreme Court in a recent was only $13.5 million 6f the $33 Bay from St. Thomas to San Juan ing time with the family. action refused to review a lower court order directing the J. P. Stevens rnillion requested by President when the storm hit her at the en­ Chet Christenson and Bob Van trance to San Juan Harbor. In an Company to reinstate 71 workers illegally fired for union activity. Johnson. The denial order served to back up a ruling against Stevens by the effort to shorten her tow line off U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit handed down last July El Morro, the line instead got Seafarer Joins SlU Pension Roster 7. Stevens now must rehire the workers with back pay, plus interest, caught on the Gwynedd's propel­ to the date of their firing in 1963. ler and rendered the vessel help­ less in the tossing swells. Eighteen other victims of J. P. Stevens' union-busting tactics have been ordered restored to their jobs by the Second Circuit Court but Within minutes the Fajardo, un­ the company has not yet exhausted all of its legal machinery aimed der the command of SIU tug Cap­ at evading the order. tain Jose Flores, steamed out of the harbor to save the stricken The workers involved in the Supreme Court decision were originally vessel which was drifting toward ousted when Stevens employees sought by legal means to join the Tex­ Goat Island and in danger of be­ tile Workers Union of America four years ago through an NLRBing dashed against the wreck of supervised election. Systematic harassment and intimidation by the the S.S. Transcaribbean. company, second largest-textile manufacturer in the world, succeeded in stifling the right of their employees to organize at that time and the Flores managed to take the tug case has been in the courts ever since. These and other workers active and barge in tow and the Fajardo was making its way back to the in the organizing campaign have been unemployed during the legal battle. safety of the bay when the towline Halls Conrt Decision connecting the Gwynedd and the Magen's Bay broke. After com­ TWUA President William Pollock hailed the high court's decision pleting its tow of the Gwynedd, and pledged renewed support of Stevens employees. the Fajardo—-owned by the SIU "Eigjity-nine Stevens workers will now receive some measure of jus­ of Puerto-contracted Puerto Rico tice in this long, dragged-out case," he said. "But more important, as Lighterage Company — headed fliey return to their jobs the curtain of fear which has hung over workback into the stdrm to retrieve the en in many Stevens plants will begin to disintegrate." ^ SIU Representative Leon Hall presents the first pension check to barge but it was already too close J. P. Stevens employes about 30,000 workers at some 50 plants in Eusebio Padilla in New York hall. A member of SIU since 1946, he to the wreck of the Transcarib­ NOTth and South Carolina. sailed in the engine department. His last vessel was the Panama. bean for rescue action to be taken. Puerto Rico SIU Tugmen Pull-Off Tug-to-Tug Save High Court Vetoes Stevens Appeair Orders 71rmpfoyees be Reinstated �Jannarjr 5* 1968 Ocean Researchers Map Deep-Sea Gold Rush » < . • - '^ • Govt Revives FDL Ship Proposal Despite Previous Congress Rejertion WASHINGTON—^Despite overwhelming Congressional rejection last June and universal opposi­ tion in the maritime industry, the U. S. Government is again planning to pursue the vastly expensive and wasteful Fast Deployment Logistics ship program originally conceived by Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara. ^ Military demands are all the foreseen changes in the global situ­ Being readied for her deep-sea debut is the new Aluminaut, an exploration sub designed to probe depths down to 15,000 feet. She will house a three-man crew. Prospective uses may include salvage work, drilling for oil, and ocean mining. ..'s Page Eleven SEAFARERS LOG An abundance of ocean water surrounds us. Nearly threefourths of the Earth is covered with it. Yet our knowledge about the mysteries of the sea is but surface deep. Oceanographic research ships are few, and these constantly scan the waters, taking soundings, samplings, and conducting experiments. They are very limited, however, covering only a small portion of the total sea area. If weathermen were so confined in their investigations of the air above us, probably 10 or 15 balloon soundings would parallel the present realm of deep sea research. While meteorology has progressed far ahead of oceanography, weathermen still find conditions difficult to forecast. But a quiet revolution is going on in developing more sophisti­ cated undersea instruments. Some of these devices can measure chemical composition, light intensity, temperature and water movement. The apparatus is usually meant only for depths up to 20,000 feet (98 percent of the ocean)—and the most interesting parts of the ocean floor, reaching down to 37,000 feet, are rela­ tively small. Thus, the shallower depths receive the most inten­ sive research. Photography Impaired Nevertheless, problems are encountered. Taking photos below several hundred feet is sharply impaired because of the impene­ trability of light. The equipment's sensitivity to corrosive sea water—^whcre pressure increases the deeper you go—is another obstacle to be overcome. Recently, the Environmental Science Services Administration in Washington announced a deep-sea buoy system had been in­ vented to detect both oceanic and weather conditions. ESSA hailed it as "an outstanding advance in ocean engineering." The system's potential scope is vast. It can be applied toward measuring weather factors, studying fish hatcheries or detecting pollution in our great harbors. It can guage water temperature, salt content, depth of water, speed and direction of currents, barometric pressure and air temperature, and wind velocity. Data obtained is radioed to a central recording unit. Such in­ formation can be gathered at various depths and the system re­ cords it automatically, providing a store of information. The National Geographic Society, turning greater attention to sea exploration of late, declared that in the years ahead industry will use everything in the ocean but the roar of the surf. Future Mineral Source In addition to the ocean's use for food and converted fresh water, many will depend on its waters to supply minerals and drugs. The society notes that seawater contains a dilute solution of almost every element on land. The wealth described by oceanographers includes: calcium and silicone from rocky valleys; chlorine and sulphur from volcanic ash; boron, cobalt, iodine, magnesium and uranium from other sources. In fact, the estimated 50.000 million metric tons of mineral substance would, if extracted and dried, probably form a 500-foot thick blanket over the earth's land surface. Someday, "Eureka" may be shouted by underwater prospectors in sea-bells and diving suits, but not for awhile. The gold content of our oceans is estimated at about 10 million tons, suificient to make millionaires out of everyone now inhabiting this planet. However, precious metals are too thinly diluted to be econom­ ically mined with current methods. After a bromide plant proc­ essed 15 tons of ocean water, its net was .09 milligrams of gold, the equivalent of one-thousandth of a cent Hardly profitable. Recognizing the energies provided, by nuclear power, some scientists see the applied use of seawater in hydrogen furnaces yet to be built. Its major fuel source would be deuterium, found in plentiful supplies in the sea. In harnessing this energy source effectively, man can carry his advances in underwater discovery to new heights of achievement. mm The reason for ^is action, top officials of the Military Sea Transport Service told leading shipping officials at a meeting of the MSTS-Industrial conference on military sealift, is that under existing programs for replacing the aging U.S. merchant fleet, it will be down to only 264 dry cargo vessels by 1980. -• Vice Admiral Lawson P. Ramage, Commander of the MSTS, and the deputy commander. Rear Admiral John M. Alford, avoided any mention of the controversial nature of the FDL program, which would cost some $50 mil­ lion each for these mammoth floating warehouses. Nor was there mention of the fact that the more than $2 billion sought for construction of the fleet of FDLs would go a long way to­ ward building a versatile modem merchant fleet which would meet the minimum of 460 ships the Defense Department estimates it needs to meet emergencies. Maritime Program Ignored Administration refusal to act on federal maritime policy is the only reason "existing" programs are in­ adequate to Defense Depart-ment needs. The five-year maritime pro­ gram submitted to Congress last month by leading members of the House and Senate calls for author­ ization of $300 million annually to build 40 merchant ships a year. That would provide the United States with a total of more than 460 merchant vessels by 1975— without having to wait until 1980 —and cost at least half a billion dollars less. The two MSTS officials and Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius maintain that the country will also have to have the FDL ships as part of the nation's defense posture by 1980 because they "meet the spe­ cialized military demands." FDL ship could meet while mod­ em merchant ships could meet all military and commercial needs as well. The FDLs would be loaded with military supplies and scat­ tered around the globe ready to move into trouble spots and de­ liver them if necessary in an emer­ gency. Aside from this they would never touch port or serve any other function. "Foolhardy and Wasteful" As the chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), said during the hearings on the later-scuttled FDL project last April, "it is foolhardy and wasteful to spend such a prepos­ terous sum of money ... on an untried vessel design which would be severely limited in practical ap­ plication and might even be ren­ dered useless in the event of un­ ation." The Navy officials also told their audience last week that FDL ships are needed because our mer­ chant marine will be too small and too involved in commercial opera­ tions to meet future emergency availability conditions in defense situations. They did not, however, mention that in spite of the condi­ tion to which the Administration has allowed it to fall through con­ sistent neglect, the American mer­ chant marine today carries more than 95 percent of all supplies and over half of the fighting men to maintain this country's military action in Vietnam. There is no indication that the merchant ma­ rine will be less able to fulfill its traditional function in the future than it is at present and has been in the past, provided an adequate fleet is maintained to provide for the nation's military and conunercial needs. The Atlantic Coast by Ear! (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area Led by the ultra-conservatives and their reluctance to bring about vitally needed changes for the better to meet the growing needs of most of our citizens both young and old, the first session of the 90th Congress has passed into history with little to distinguish it as an instrument of progress. ^ We in organized labor must on the Panama enroute to Viet­ push all the harder in the impor­ nam, via the West Coast. Ed took tant election year ahead to see the first good FWT job to hit the that the liberal legislation we board. support is not sabotaged — as Ramon Aguiar shipped as cook much of it was in 1967—and to and baker on the Azalea City. He rid Congress of as many anti- spent some time on the beach labor legislators as possible at the after a long stay as steward aboard polls. The time to begin support­ Raphael Semmes. ing potential liberal candidates is Baltimore right now. John Smith would like an Isth­ Puerto Rico mian ship, bound for Hawaii and Edward Morales grabbed a job the Far East. He sails as chief electician and his last ship was the Steel Vendor. Tom Karatzas is registered as bosun and is looking for a nice intercoastal run. Tom's last ship was the Marymar. NEW YORK—Positive action has been taken to provide federal Dave Sorenson is prett>' happy funds for two harbor projects in the Port of New York that shipping about the new increase in pension officials have long felt essential. House and Senate conferees have benefits. A 22-year man. his last approved the widening of the funds to be appropriated in the job was FOWT on the Portaleza. main channel of Newark Bay as Dave would like a good ship next fiscal year. well as expanding anchorages heading for the Far East. To accommodate the growth of for vessels in Upper New York Norfolk Bay. A million dollars for each Port Newark as an important shipping center, the main channel Jim Spencer has piled off the project was allocated. will be broadened to a uniform Cuba Victory after a trip as 'The appropriation, while less 700 feet from its present varying bosun. Jim spent Christmas with than the $3 million sought by the width of 400 to 500 feet. This the family and is looking for a Port of New York Authority, is nontheless significant Early in will improve access to the two new bosun's job on a run to the 1967 no funds for harbor devel­ major ocean terminals at Port Far East. opment were included in the Ad­ Newark and Elizabeth. The latter L. D. Richardson was in the ministration budget. Expectations is now under construction and Western Hunter's deck department were that the status quo would will become a major container- before going home for the holi­ not be improved. The outlook ship center. These improvements are de­ days. He wanted a good bosun's was bleak. signed to prepare for the 8,400 job on a coastwise tanker, and got FoDow-Up Funds ocean ships utilizing these termi­ one on the Robin Trent. Geoffery Mills was dayman on An affirmative answer came in nals predicted by the Port Author­ the Seatrain Puerto Rico before the form of a joint agreement by ity as the traffic level by 1975. The New York Bay project will taking a long rest ashore. Geof­ House and Senate conferees on an omnibus public works bill. Under focus on expanding the lower Red frey is happy with his AB's slot on its terms, the $1 million grant for Hook Flats anchorage, marking the -lopiin Victory and wishes his each of the two harbor projects the first improvement of the facil­ brothers in the SIU a happy new vear. will be the start, with follow-up ities in 34 years. House-Senate Cenferees Ap/a-ove Pwt of New Yerk Harber Prefects �Page' IVrelTe SEAFARERS Pete Braid Teams with Mike Hammer In Seafarer's New Mystery Novel "Dragon Hunt," a hard-boUed detective story in the Mickey Spillane tradition, has just been pub­ lished by New American Library. The author is former Se^arer Dave Garrity, who sailed in the deck department. The analogy to Spillane is not surprising, since Garrity is a friend of the famous detective writer, one of the big­ gest in the field. In fact, Spillane wrote a "short blurb," for use on the jacket cover of "Dragon Himt," Garrity told a LOG reporter from Us home in Newburg, N. Y. In addition, Spillane paid Gar­ rity the compliment of allowing him to use his famous private eye, Mike Hammer in the book. "Hammer and my detective, Peter Braid, are drinking buddies," Garrity said. Hammer is sort of a professional confidante of Braid. Neighbor of Spillane Garrity and Spillane were neigh­ bors and when the Seafarer started to write, he showed his work to Spillane for any sugges­ tions or advice he might have. You can't really teach anyone how to write, Garrity said, "but let's face it, there are little tricks of the trade you can pick up. You can sort of find out how a successful writer does it." After writing some short detec­ tive stories for magazines, Garrity published his first book, "Kiss Off The Dead," in 1960. In 1962, "Cry Me A Killer," hit the stands. His earlier work was published by Fawcett Publications, imder the "Gold Medal Book" label. Garrity can happily report that his first two books "sold out at the newstands." In addition, he has had his work published in England, Canada, Australia, Nor­ way, Holland, Sweden and France. "I just got a check from a pub­ lisher in Sweden," Garrity told the LOG. Although writing is still more of a hobby than a fulltime occu­ pation, Garrity hopes he will de­ vote all his professional time to writing very shortly. At present, he is in the cigarette distribution business in the Newburgh area. Wrote at Sea "I started to write at sea—once on a trip to India and again durring a trip on the Atlantic," Gar­ rity said. He decided on writing mysteries because "they are the biggest sellers in the paper back Seafarer-turned mystery writer Dave Garrity (seated), discusses his latest work, "Dragon Hunt," with Mickey Spillane, creator of the famous detective, Mike Hammer. The novel is Garrity's third. edtions." Garrity said that in 'Dragon Hunt,' private eye Braid "is hired by an old man in a wheelchair to find his missing son," and from then on, the plot thickens, with enough action to satisfy any mystery fan. When asked how he chose the name of Peter Braid, Garrity ex­ plained that he was driving through a town in New York when he noticed the sign on the window of a business establish­ ment which identified the proprie­ tors as Peter Braid and Garrity thought the name sounded good. When not writing, stock car racing occupies a good deal of his time. "I have a 327 chevy engine in a 1937 Plymouth coop," he said. He does most of his rac- Congratulations to the Chef ing at the Orange County Fair­ ground Speedway in Middletown, N.Y. Although he has never won a race, he did finish third once at the Tri-Valley Speedway in Grahamsville, N. Y. A navy veteran, Garrity ex­ plained that "the sea was always a great calling for me," and he thought he would continue sailing awhile. He sailed on a number of steel ships and his last trip was a coast­ wise run aboard the Raphael Semmes. His literary endeavors were the subject of a previous LOG story. PERSONALS Eugene McGuinn Please contact your brother, Michael McGuinn, 3SSS Bruck­ ner Blvd., Bronx, New York 10461. He would like to hear from you. ^— Angelo Maldonado You have mail at the Seaman's Annex, Brooklyn Post Office. <j> Friends of Otto Timm The family of Otto Timm, Jr., wishes to thank the crew of the Bel Sud for their lovely expression of sympathy which will always be remembered and appreciated. ^ Captain Matthew Reynolds (left) and purser Edward Hunter (second from right) of the Del Alba, offer congratulations to chief cook Leslie Burnett (right) for fine Thanksgiving meal enjoyed by the crew in Vietnam. Second from left is utility man Jimmie Russell. January S, 1968 LOG Clinton Stumpp Please contact Mrs. Jean Sulli­ van or Barry Krum at 62 Hewlet St., Willingboro, N. J., or phone him at 609-877-1516, in regard to a very important matter. Keeps In Touch With the LOG To The Editor: I want to thank you for sending me the Log. That is the only way I can keep in touch with the best union in the world. I hope you keep up the good work, and I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Respectfully yours, Evaid Olson Brockton, Mass. —^ History's Lesson Ignored by U»K. To The Editon It is often said that a knowl­ edge of history will enable a person to avoid making mis­ takes others have made in the past. Why, then, is the British Board of Trade talking of all the so-called "practicalities" of a runaway-flag fleet, much as the U.S. Government has been doing for years, and why is it apparently only lately that sev­ eral Members of Parliament in Britain have become outspoken about the crippling effects of a runaway-flag fleet, while nu­ merous U.S. Senators and Rep­ resentatives have heen decrying and noting point-by-point these dangers for decades? One would expect the British supporters of no British mer- LETTERS To Tlie Editor chant marine to take a little time to review the American shipping dilemma, and save themselves and their country from the headache that has developed in the U.S. Then again, perhaps they feel there is little to learn here, since we have not solved the prob­ lem either. Well then, what is the history we know about so far? We know that the U.S. has dropped to 16th place in world shipping. We know that the U.S. Mari­ time consists almost completely of obsolete World War II ves­ sels that are just about falling apart. We know that Liberia, with the largest runaway-flag fleet in the world, is offering severe competition to Ameri­ can-flag shipping (as well as British). And we know, among the other frightening details, that U.S. Government adminis­ trators only seem to care about their shipping needs when a situation such as Vietnam de­ velops. So what we apparently end up with is a "crisis-controlled maritime": It is always in its own deadly crisis, unable to help the U.S. balance-of-payments deficit because it is not allowed to, and it is only dusted off a bit when a military crisis threatens the nation. And yet, those officials re­ sponsible for this disgrace don't learn from their own history. But the information is still there for all to see; it,,,|s no secret. Perhaps some Member of Par­ liament, or a Board of Trade Minister, will look at these facts, and decide not to fall into the same trap that holds the U.S. merchant marine captive. And perhaps that British decision will provide a strong enough incentive for the U.S. to get busy and build up its Maritime as it should have done long ago. Dennis Solinger Limited Choice Of Candidates To The Editon What a choice we have! Somewhere out there is an abundance of colorful Republi­ can non-candidates for the title of Mr. President 1968. Who, I wonder, will be the winner of this contest? Will it be Ronald "Good Old Days" Reagan? How secure we could all feel, having in the White House a man whose views on laboi might be en­ titled "The Grapes and My Wrath" or "I Love Labor's Loss"? And what if something were to go wrong in the White House? "Heck,", he'd probably say, "This wasn't in the script." Will it be George Romney? "My good friends," we'd prob­ ably hear him exhort, "Con­ sistent thought is fine, as long as it doesn't interfere with what I say. After all, to have been brainwashed is not to say that I think of what I say in the same way as I say what I think I've said is any different, you see. On the other hand," he would add, "unions really are too powerful." Then there would be Nixon, Hatfield, Percy, and, running onstage from behind the cur­ tain and gasping "Here I am," Harold Stassen. Yes, folks, it promises to be an interesting year ahead. Ted Laffiiter ^ Organized Labor At the Front To The Editor: I..do not think I understand this country too well. Here we are in a time of great prosperity and yet our Congress argues on and on about whether or not to give U.S. citizens a boost in so­ cial security benefits. Here we are the richest nation in the world and our Congress refuses to extend medicare benefits to disabled persons under 65. Here we are the richest na­ tion in the world and our mi­ grant farmworkers are still de­ nied the protection of the law to organize and bargain collec­ tively. Here we are the richest na­ tion in the world and our Con­ gress argues about how much to charge the starving people of Appalachia for food. I will tell you something. We may be the richest country in the world but in many cases our government falls down in its obligation to its people. We elect people to Congress and then some forget that we exist. The labor union is the only group that represents the inter­ ests of the working man. And the working man better not for­ get it. Carl Reidenonr �Janiiarjr 5> 1968 SEAFARERS FINAL DEPARTURES Orval I^dley, 54: A heart at­ tack claimed the life of Brother Dudley, Septem_ ber 14, while sail­ ing aboard the Santore. The ves­ sel was docked at Madras Har­ bor, Madras, In­ dia at the time of his death. A native of Zavalla, Texas, he resided in Dayton, Texas. Brother Dudley sailed in the engine department and joined the SIU in Houston. The body was returned to Dayton for bu­ rial. Surviving is a son, Orval Dudley, Jr., of Dayton. Otto Timm, Jr., 62: Brother Timm died on November 23 while sailing aboard the Del Sud. Born in Germany, he made his resi­ dence in Miami, Fla., where he joined the SIU. Brother Timm sailed as chief steward. He serv­ ed in the Marines and was chosen as an honor marine to sail aboard the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" when the historic vessel was recommissioned into active service. Surviving is his wife, Virginia, of Miami. Burial was in Southern Memorial Park, Miami. 4^ Charles Meyer, 67: Brother Meyer died on November 25, in St. Francis Hospi­ tal, Escanaba, Mich. He sailed on the Great Lakes and joined the Union in the port of Detroit. Brother Meyer was a native of Port Washington, Wisconsin and lived in Escanaba. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment and was employed by the Arnold Transit Lines. Surviving is his wife, Victoria, of Escanaba. Burial was in Holy Cross Ceme­ tery, Escanaba. John Aba, 64: A heart attack claimed the life of Brother Aba, November 3, at his home in New York City. He was bom in the Philippines and joined the Union in the port of New York. An AB, Aba's last coa Mariner. Brother Aba was on an SIU pension at the time of his death. Surviving is his step­ brother, Carlos Dall of New York City. Burial was in Rosedale Cem­ etery, Linden, N. J. FORTY WINKS AT FORTY FATHOMS V' W ITH TALES OF COZY PILLOWS made of rock, a sleep so deep that it takes ten minutes to wake up, and the ability to adapt to dangerous situations, scientists from around the world disclosed new insights into the psychological workings of fish. The findings were presented at the Conference on Fish Behavior in Relation to Fishing Techniques and Tactics, convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations which met in Bergen, Norway, from October 19 to 27, 1967. About 100 fishery biologists and technologists from 29 countries, including Japan, Peru, the United States, and the USSR, attended the meeting. ii |j V i- *• i. >> ' V Deep Sleepers Soviet scientist O. N. Kiselev, of the Polar Re­ search Institute of Marine Fisheries and Ocean­ ography in Murmansk, told of seeing sleeping cod and haddock during his eight-hour underwater trav­ els in a one-man diving chamber in the Barents Sea off Murmansk. The chamber, or hydrostat, was low­ ered from a drifting mother ship to depths ranging from 600 to 2,000 feet, and carried Kiselev several hundred miles. Kiselev noted that the fish neither noticed the hy­ drostat nor reacted to its intense Hashing lights. 'Try as we might, we could not wake them up," he fold the conference. It was interesting, said the Soviet scientist, that though the fish appeared to sleep at various times, Page Thirteen LOG Ten Additional Seafarer Veterans Added to Growing SIU Pension List Castro Throne Zlateff Lynam Gaudio Noel The names of ten Seafarers have been added to the list of SIU men who are enjoying retirement security with the aid of an SIU pension. The latest additions to the roster are; Alfred Throne, Charles Zlateff, Thomas Lynam, Antonio Castro, Julien Noel, Michael Gaudio, Juan Rodriquez, Harold Hines, Louis Nowaczewski, and was a deckhand for the Pennsyl- in the port of Philadelphia. A na­ Alexander Fabricant. tive of North Carolina, he now Alfred Throne sailed as AB in New York. lives in Philadelphia. Hines sailed Antonio Castro joined the SIU and joined the Union in New Orleans. A native of Norway, in Miami and resides in that city, with Interstate Oil Transport Co. A member of the SIU's Great Throne lives in New Orleans with with his wife, Eusebia. A 27-year bis wife, Elvina. He last sailed on SIU veteran, Castro shipped as a Lakes District, Louis Nowaczew­ carpenter. His last ship was the ski sailed as AB and was employed the Steel Surveyor. by the Huron Portland Cement Charles Zlateff last sailed on Florida State. Julien Noel was a chief engi­ *Co. Born in Michigan, he now the Del Santos. He joined the neer and joined the SIU in Port lives in Alpena, Mich. He joined Arthur, Texas. A resident of the SIU in the port of Detroit. Orange, Texas, Noel was born in Arnaudville, La. He sailed with Slade Inc., Towing. Michael Gaudio sailed in the steward department. He joined the Union in Baltimore, where he makes his home. His last ship was the Fenn Victory. Rodriqnez Hines Juan Rodriguez was born in SIU in Philadelphia. Born in Bul­ Puerto Rico. He sailed as FOWT Fabricant Nowaczewski garia, he lives in Warwick, Rhode and his last vessel was the SeaIsland. Zlateff sailed as cook. Alexander Fabricant sailed in train New York. Rodriguez sailed Thomas Lynam joined the SIU 27 years and joined the SIU in the steward department. A native in the port of New York. Born New York. He lives in Rio Piedres, of Burlington, Vt., he lives in Metairie, La. His last ship was the in Jersey City, N.J., he still makes P. R., with his wife. Carmen. his home in that city. Lynam Horace Hines joined the SIU Del Sud. they most often appeared to sleep at night. Dr. Evelyn Shaw, Associate Curator of the Ameri­ can Museum of Natural History in New York, cor­ roborated these findings, explaining that she had seen sleeping trigger fish at the museum's marine labora­ tory in the Bahamas. They did indeed sleep mostly at night, she reported, and added that they usually would take between five an ten minutes to wake up after the lights had been turned on, and that they resisted wakening "even when we made noise by banging on the pipes leading to the pens" where the fish are kept. Dr. Shaw remarked that the fish would almost literally "bed down" for the night. When going to sleep, they would turn over on their sides and lean against a rock or other convenient object for support. Adaptation to Danger Reactions of fish to divers and trawls were report­ ed to the conference in a paper prepared by W. L. Hiph of the United States Bureau of Commercial Fisheries (BCF), who described daring descents by scientists with breathing apparatus to observe the action of moving trawls at midwater and bottom levels. These scientists leaped from moving fishing vessels and crawled down the warps to the trawls where they observed and photographed the fish being drawn into the net. High reported that several species of fish were thus ob.served. "Usually some fish were in the net when the divers arrived," he wrote. "Those fish, which the divers saw pass into the large net mouth (as much as 50 by 60 feet) did not display signs of distress. Individuals or groups oriented to the web and maintained their position facing the apparent current." In connection with this apparent lack of fear by the fish, FAO adds, it has been found that fish are adaptable to other dangerous situations such as the frequent appearance of spear-fishing skin-divers. The fish gradually learn to recognize the hostility of the diver and his weapon, and they swim away. How­ ever, they have no fear of the same diver without his spear-gun, and so do not flee the unarmed diver. The conference participants agreed on the need for more direct observations of fish in their natural habi­ tat, and called on FAO to promote this research. Toward this end, the conference recommended estab­ lishment of undersea laboratories, and the increased use of submersibles and self-contained diving gear. Such developments would enable scientists to obtain important information not available in any land-based laboratory. More Research Needed Steps in this direction have already been taken by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union, where divers have descended along the lines of moving trawls in order to observe fish reac­ tions to the trawl. E. L. Nakamura, of the BCF in Honolulu, Hawaii, described the use of an observa­ tion cabin suspended below a floating raft, and Soviet scientists explained that they are making extensive use of hydrostats and bathyplanes, the latter of which travel above the trawl and from side to side, at con­ siderable depths where fish are abundant. The trend toward the employment of new techno­ logical developments in catching fish includes the use of sonar, "sound-guns," lights, laser beams, acoustic cameras, chemical repellants and dyes, and other de­ vices. Sonar has long been used to locate and follow schools of fish. Now British and Soviet scientists have added the use of low-frequency sound waves which frighten the fish into the best positions for their capture. FAO expert Paul Strom reported that this type of artificially-induced noise caused violent reactions by bonito in the South Atlantic. Professor A. von Brandt, director of the Fishing Technique Institute of the Federal Republic of Ger­ many, told the conference of the increasing use of electrical methods in catching fish. The efficiency of this technique was affirmed by Dr. D. L. Alverson, who chaired the FAO Conference and is Director of the Exploratory Fishing and Gear Research Base of the BCF in Seattle, Washington. Alverson, who re­ cently visited Soviet fishing facilities, said the Soviets were catching up to 70 metric tons of fish per day at one-third the usual cost, using a new method by which a portion of the water is electrified, stun­ ning the fish and facilitating their capture. 'The next step in fishing," said Alverson, "is to alter the behavior of the fish itself—^to prevent their escape, increase the density of fish and to drive them down before the trawl. In other words, to put fish in the position of being caught." �1 (t Page Fourteen SEAFARERS January S, 1968 LOG ''S'-•- Passing of 'Job No. 534' Seafarers aboard the Cuba Victory (Alcoa) have voted Captain W. R. Lee "Mr. Congeniality, bosun and ship's reporter William Sellm reported to the LOG. Captain Lee worked hard to obtain shore leave for the crew at Yung Ro, Vietnam. "Captain Lee went to bat for his crew and procured shore leave where previously ^ Meeting Chairman Ivar Ander­ Sailing has been smooth for such a thing was unheard of," wrote Sellers. As a token of the son reports from the Globe Trav­ the Tamara Guilden (Transport eller (Maritime Commercial), Crew's appreciation, Captain Lee Overseas) that a Walter Rigby, was presented with "a real sea­ ship's fund was meeting chairman man's lamp,' made by Sellers, approved for the According writes. complete with an payment of libra­ to meeting secre­ appropriate en­ ry literature. A tary H. M. Karlgraved inscrip­ total of $10 was sen, the movie tion. Ship's dele­ put in the fund, fund is holding gate Bill Stack Anderson related. its own, with some presented the recent repair work Meeting Secre­ Captain with the Anderson Rigby to equipment. The tary E. Davis lamp at a brief wrote that everything is going ship's fund is down to $2.80, ceremony, prior well as the ship heads for Phil­ Karlsen reported. A vote of thanks to the completion Sellers adelphia, via Amsterdam and was given the steward department of the voyage. Antwerp. The steward depart­ and the crew for their co-opera­ ment has done a good job keep­ tion on movie nights, which has ing the Seafarers well fed. ^comes a regular ship feature. A vote of thanks was extended td the crew of the Columbia Banker (Columbia) for the excellent way in which they co­ operated with the ship's delegate, meeting chairman Headquarters has been advised that Maritime Overseas John Maker re­ Corporation has unclaimed wages for the men listed be­ ported. Also com­ low. They are advised to contact the company at 511 ing in for praise Fifth Avenue, New York 100J7, to obtain their wages. was the steward Name Maker Former Vessel Name Former Vessel department for Charles A. Lindberr Globe parrier Arthur J. Young Ocean Evelyn Globe Carrier keeping the men well fed during Robert M. Christian Donald Morrison Ocean Evelyn James T. Brooks. Jr. Globe Carrier Francis W. Keeley Ocean Evelyn the voyage, according to meeting Thomas L. Stinnette Globe Carrier John J. Cook Ocean Evelyn Frank O. Jensen Globe Carrier William A. Guernsey Ocean Evelyn secretary Fazil All. The LOGs Patrick J. Dorrian Globe Carrier Charlie B. Karlson Ocean Evelyn Globe Carrier and mail have been arriving reg­ William Rndd Pedro C. Esteban Ocean Evelyn Roy L. Cnthrell Globe Carrier R. C. Russ Ocean Evelyn ularly while the ship was on the Richard F. Snmski Globe Carrier Jack Y. Dixon Ocean Evelyn Edward A. Murray S. Krawczynski Ocean Evelyn Globe Explorer Vietnam run, Ali wrote. The ship R. F. Bohn Robert H. Wolfe Ocean Evelyn Globe Explorer is due to pay off in Portland. Gerald F. Shaffer Globe Explorer Fred A. Hover, Jr. Ocean Ulla MONEY DUE "All in all, we had a most pleasant voyage," Del Norte (Delta) ship's del­ egate John Denais reported t o the LOG. Louis Mo­ reno of the stewa r d department was hospitalized in Buenos Aires, Denais wrote, and Gonzalez was given $50 from the depart­ ment fund. Engine delegate Peter Gonzalez reported that the de­ partment has voted "to give $100 in the engine fund to the Chil­ dren's Home located behind the Public Health Hospital" in New Orleans. Movie director Jack Kennedy stated that the movie projector will be locked in the slop chest for the duration of the Delta dispute. Marty Haeshberger Robert Stapleton Dale H. Garrignes William E. McMahon Floyd D. Kelley Maxwell McPpil Harold E. Arlinghans Albert W. Dykes Richard Rackley Richard A. Barch Ralph E. Foster Floyd Talley Francis Clawson Charles Pafford James Richard Logan W. T. Austin James Jarman Terrill Glen Clark Artway Coldwell William G. Moody William T. Barclay Orban Templeton Albert E. Zinsavage W. R. Simpson Hngh Thomas Hnckaba Johnie L. Payne William B. Rentz Vincent R. Limon Seiko Snnagawa Karl Knndsrn Hiraichi Fnkamine Isao Kohatsn John M. Yates William R. Dixon Alphan Frage Wiley Hinton Vincent R. Limon William B. Rentz Jack E. Skelton John Hurray Teofilo A. Abulencia Chilton G. Hall Robert Marsh Richard Pontius M. P. 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Gniganious Albert Rodriquez Ted F. Cressy Serge Lomakin Retnhold Seidler George W. Dobbs John W. Shaw, Jr. Anthony Noblle William O'Connor Edward S. Szydlowski Louis W. Dnplalslr Lawrence Deico Lee E. Redden James F. Dwyer Walter E. Barber Charles Hancock George Tidwell Lola A. Martinez Leon G. Lamouranne Serge Lomakin Reinhold Seidler George W. Dtdibs John W. 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(PrinHnformafion) Manuel Noble keep the gang Faircloth J i WAME ••••.***«»»«•.•• a'eaaeaa^^swaadbaaeAaa |||| worked hard "to happy," according to Moore. 5 STREET ADDRESS , ^ ; S Grady Faircloth, night cook and S" a STATE ZIP..,. | baker, did "a very outstanding job • CITY Pv. - • * .a on pastries and coffee time spe- P TO'AVOIO PUn.tCATiOI4; If ycNi are^M subscriber and heve • ehenge . cialties. Abdnrmb Awadh, third B^of eddrMSf pieine QiVe yoyr former address below; cook, Bmno Garrino, crew messpa*. •«»*«*aaes.»ss*.»aee. «««•**•' | man and D. Penaredondo, pan­ 8|!AiXNPSS^ tryman, also did a fine job Moore a • e e a e-e e# a ee e • • e e SIWHE ^ ^ e # .e,. »SP* * P e e« j reported Marks End of 'Gracious Cra' Recently, the ocean liner "Queen Mary" pulled into Long Beach, Calif., to begin refitting. The liner, after 33 years of plying the Atlantic Ocean, will begin a new career as a float­ ing museum. Long Beach outbid other cities for the vessel, which will become her foremost tourist attraction. Veteran Seafarer Pat Conley, who has contributed a number of previ­ ous articles to the LOG, writes his impressions of this famous vessel, along with many interesting historical notes. The RMS Queen Mary came home from the seas for the last time yesterday. Still majestic, still proud and tall in the water, she edged cautiously up to Pier E—on the Terminal Island sid6 of Long Beach, Calif.—to the accompaniment of a wild skirling of bagpipes and a water jet salute from fireboats. But even as the engines stopped and secured, and a 33-year saga of seagoing luxury slipped gracefully into memory, a whole new career was beginning for the onetime monarch of the transatlantic passenger service. The massive liner that started life as "job No. 534" at John Brown's Glasgow shipyard in 1930, will shortly undergo a com­ plete refitting that will turn her into a floating museum, con­ vention center and tourist attraction. Her new career began the moment seamen secured her final watch. Nearly 200 men will be busy aboard tearing out all but one of her engines, about half of her staterooms and all of C deck. All six of the old liners, lower decks, a total of 264,000 square feet, will be used for exhibit purposes; the rest of the seven top decks will be devoted to a hotel and convefttion center complex—the only permanently docked luxury hotel in the world. Statistician's Dream The RMS Queen Mary, opulent reminder of a gracious era, is a statistician's dream of biggest, fastest and a hundred other superlatives. To begin with, the City of Long Beach, which purchased the Queen at $3,450,000, will spend more than twice that much to re-fit her into a permanent landmark. She is immense in her size. These numbers offer some indi­ cation. Her overall length is 1,010 feet (three football fields and then some). From her keel to the top superstructure, forward funnel and masthead, respectively, she measures 124, 1181, and 237 feet. At full capacity she can accommodate 1,900 passen­ gers and is manned by 1,174 officers and crew members. Her rudder weighs 140 tons, her three steam whistles which have a range of 10 miles, weigh a ton apiece and her three anchors 16 tons each. When this gal needs a paint job it takes 30 tons of the stuff to do the job. She had her keel first laid in December, 1930. The following December, 1931, owing to the depression, work on her was sus­ pended, not to resume for nearly two and a half years. Then, on May 27, 1936, her trials completed she set out from South­ hampton via Cherbourg, to New York. She had everything and was the ultimate in luxury liners, but in March of 1940, she slipped out of her ermine wraps, laid aside her tiara, and enjoyed her finest hours. Ontraiis Torpedoes For during the war years, although Hitler put a price on her head ($250,000 and an Iron Cross to the U-Boat Commander who sank her), she carried over 800,000 troops, often a division at a time. She steamed well over half a million miles, running a zig-zag course at 30 knots. She was too fast to be torpedoed and Hitler's reward went begging. Long Beach recognized they needed an attraction to make it more than just the City of Long Beach, so, on July 25, with a sealed bid of $34,450,000, they won out over the next closest contender, the City of Philadelphia, by $40,000. If all goes well, by January 1969, the Queen will be moved into its final setting as the star attraction of a new 4,000-boat marina the city is constructing adjacent to Pier J. The beauty part is that long ago, from her oil lease revenues, Long Beach allocated eight million dollars for the construction of a land-based museum and the Queen, totally renovated, will cost less than that. Not since Manhattan went for a bag of beads, has anyone turned this good a deal. On the occasion of her launching in 1934, Poet Laureate John Masefield wrote: "May shipwreck and cpllision, fog and. fire rock, shoal and other evils of the sea be kept from you; and may the heart's desire of those who speed your launching come to be." Poor Masefield. He thought to protect her from every­ thing, and almost succeeded. What's left to say, but God and Long Beach saved the Queen. �i<-: ; > 1 SEAFARERS January 5, 1968 Scihediiile of jra.0iuQ0jrsnip J«001flll "nJT VIM1M SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans .Feb. 13—2:30 p.m. Mobile Feb. 14—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . .Feb. 19—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Feb. 21—2:00 p.m. Seattle Feb. 23—2:00 p.m. New York .. . Feb. 5—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 6—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ... Feb. 7—2:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 9—2:30 p.m. Houston . .. .Feb. 12—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detrtdt Jan. 15—2:00 p.m. Alpena Jan. 15—^7:00 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 15—7:00 p.m. Chicago ....Jan. 15—7:00 p.mk Cleveland .. .Jan. 15—^7:00 p.m. Dnlufli Jan. 15—7:00 p.m. Frankfort .. .Jan. 15—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago Feb. 13—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Feb. 15—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 14—7:30 p.m. Duluth Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Toledo Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 12—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . . Feb. 12—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans .Feb. 13—5:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 14—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 6—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Feb. 7—5:00 p.m. Norfolk . ... .Feb. 8;—5:00 p.m. Houston ... .Feb. 12—5:00 p.m. ciPCi DIRBCTORYof UNIONHAIiLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT P«ul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shapard II V United Industrial Workers New Orleans .Feb. 13—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 14—7:00 p.m. New York ... Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Baltimore . .. Feb. 7—7:00 p.m. tHouston . . . Feb. 12—^7:00 p.m. meeting. Discussion held as to why we do not have a credit union iike other unions have. Discussion as to why we have not heard anything about any action on retirement benefits. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), December lO—Chslrman, Thomas E. Yabloosky; Secretary, Angel Seda. $11.S0 In ship's fund. Everjrthing is running smoothly with no bMfa. Vote of thanks to the steward department for tho fine meals, especially the Thanksgiving: din» ner. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping), October 21—Chairman, Clinton J. Mur­ ray; Secretary, Z. A. Markris. No beefs reported and everything is running smoothly in each department. Brother Joseph N. Meyerchak was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. WACOSTA (Sea-Land), Kovember 12 —Chairman, C. Ilemby; Secretary, Man­ uel P. Caldas. $11.00 in ship's fund. Steward deiegate to see patrolman re­ garding ddayed sailing, otherwise no beefs were reported. Motion was made that the Union give its members a re­ tirement on sea time at any age, not for disability only. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Scatraln), November 26—Chairman, J. Ebbole; Sec­ retary, Anibal Albe. One man missed ship in San Juan. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for the wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. CHOCTAW (Waterman), December 14 —Chalmian, Ira W. Griggers, Jr.; Sec­ retary, William R. Magrud«r. $16.00 In ahip's fund. BroUrer Herbert L. Smith was elected to serve as ship's delegate. DEL NORTE (Delta), December 16— Cbairman, Reuben Belietty; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Vote of thanks was extend­ ed to the ship's delegate, Brtrther J«rfin SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr 475 4th Ave^ Of SIU ALPENA. Mich BALTIMORE. Md BOSTON. Mas BUFFALO. N.Y 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4W0 MEETINOS 177 735 Washington St. SIU TL 3-9257 IBU TL 3-925? CHICAGO. Ill 93#3 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9S70 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich HOUSTON. Tex VI 3-4741 P.O. Box 217 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 Denais. for a job well done Engine De­ partment donated $100.00 out of their fund to the Children's Home in New Orleans. $26.00 from steward department fund given to Brother Bill Meehan for floral piece at mother's funeral. $50.00 was ^ven to hospitalized brother in Buenos Aires. Some disputed OT in deck : and engrine departments, otherwise every­ thing else Is running smoothly. -WARRIOR (Sea-Land), December 18 —Chairman, Van Whitney: Secretary, Walter Leacovieh. Brother 3, Nouwen is acting ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Re­ pair lists were turned in. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Hudson Wa­ terways), December Z—Ohalrman, M. H. Jones; Secretary, W. W. Hunter. Ship's delegate reported that everything is run­ ning smoothly with no he^s. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hudson Waterways), November 26 — Chairman, John S. Hauser; Secretary, L. P. Hagmann. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother L. P. Hagmann was eleetrf to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the nice Thanksgiving Dinner. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEar (Hudson Waterways). May 11—Chairman, M. F. Curry; Secretary, Kelly. Washing ma­ chine and galley range were repaired. Vote of tiianks was extended to the steward department. Chief steward James Coker is doing an excellent job. Ship in desperate need of fumigation. TRANSCHAMPLAIN (Hudson Waterways), December 10—Chairman, B. New­ ell : Secretary, Francis E Burley. Brother Ruel N. Lawrence was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs rcimrted by department delegates. Everytlung is running smoothly. PETROCHBM (Valentine), December 14—'Chairman, Karl V. Christensen; Secretary, None. No beefs reported by department delegates. Small amount of disputed OT in deck department. Ship's delegate resigned and was given a vote of thanks for a job welt done. Brother Albert R. Yoaman was selected to serve as new ship's delegate. BOWLING GREEN (Pan American Tinkers). December 10—Chairman, John Dunne; Secretary, E". J. '•Whitey" J<dinson. $6.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks was extended to the en­ tire steward department for doing an outstanding job. Vote of thanks to Uje ship's delegate and to the departmmit delegates. CORTLAND (G. T. Bates). December 16—Chairman, Mike Doherty: Secretary, P. C. Nolan. Brother Mike Doherty was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa); November 19—Chairman, S. Jandora; Secretary, WJ. Miles. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother Mark J. Fitzpatrick was elected to serve as ship's delegate. 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1892 INGBR (Reynolds Metals). December 11—Chairman, F. J. Sehandl; Secretary, Lorenzo Bennett. Ship's delegate re­ ported that there is some disputed OT, otherwise a very good trip. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. 2404 S. 4th St. DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif.. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R 1313 Fernandei Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEAHLE. Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 EAGLE TRAVELLER (United Mari­ time), December 10—Chaliman, T. J. White: Secretary, James W. Fultz. Mo­ tion was made that the SIU hall in Yokohama he recognized as a bona fide Union hail so that vacation checks can be collected. Brother John Euchta was elected to serve as ship's delegate. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Com­ mercial), November 12—Chairman, Wal­ ter S. Righy; Secretary. Harold M. Karlson. Few hours disputed OT in steward department otherwise this has been a good trip. $2.80 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Grew was also thanked for their cooperation during movie nights. Headquarters to be contacted regarding retirement plan and also the welfare plan. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), December 4—Chairman, S. F. Sokol; Secretary, Steve Juhosz. $26.50 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Brother Steve Juhooz was elected to serve as ship's delegate. JACKSONVILLE. Fla MOBILE. Ale NEW ORLEANS. La NORFOLK, Va 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7544 PHILADELPHIA. Pa ST. LOUIS. Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tei. 229-2788 WILMiNGTON. Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA. Japan. Iseya Bldg.. Room BOI 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 SB DEL NORTE (Delta), November 6 —^Chairman, Reuben Belietty; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Ship's delegate Jean Latapie left ship in New Orleans. Brother John Denais was elected to serve in his place. $128.67 in ship's fund. Motion was made to • write to headquarters asking whs can't a patrolman, agent or vice presi­ dent come aboard ship for a special UNFAIR TOI^ABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) CAINC CATOCHE (South Atlantic and Caribbean), November 26—Chairman, M. McDonough; Secretary, D. King. No beefs reported by dejiartment delegates. ROSWBLL VICTORY (States Marine), December 10—Owirman, Pete Seratto; Secretary, None. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. Request for ciarification sent to headquarters. JERSEY CITY. N.J Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Feb. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Feb. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Feb. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Feb. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. HATTimBUBG VICTORY December 10—Chairnum, B. M. Gold; Seeretarr, Charles J. Mitchell. Ship's delegate reported that everpthlnB is run* Ding smoothly. VICE PRESIDENTS Linditr Wllliami Robert Matthews HEADQUARTERS Page Fifteen LOG DEL MONTE (Drita), December 12— Chairman, M. Pat Ragas; Secretary, A. Campbell. Motion was made that any member who has an accident on board ship which results in broken bones or fractures that are set up in a cast, should be separated immediately. TRANSHUDSON (Hudson Waterways), December 10—Chairman, J. O. TTuunas: Secretary, Frank Leonard. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported by depart­ ment delegates. Stit'el-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "O'd EDt" "Cabin Still," W. 1.. Weller Boiirhon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) <I> Kingsport Press • World Book," "Chlldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) <1> White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Staffer Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Creslworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earharf Starlite luggage Sfarflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) ^ "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) —— FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Ektrl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battenr Place, Suite 1980, New York 4 N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rlghte, as well as your obligations, such «» flUng for OT on the proper sheeto and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU i»trolman or other Union official. In your opinion, fails to protect your contract righto prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any mdlvldual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrain^ from publbhing •riicles de^ed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. ThU established policy has Wn reaffirmed by membership 'action at the September, 1960, meetinn in all constitu­ tional ports. The pesponslhlllty for LOG policy tovcsW in an ^itorial board which consists of the Elxecutlve Board of the Union. The Brecutlve Boa^ may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this rssponslbiUtir. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEIAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. AH members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role In all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboa^ employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-stonding Union pol­ icy of ulowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal righto in employment and as members of the SIU. These righto are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal righto to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rijfijto of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to BPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer fecb that any of the above righto have been violated, or that he has been deniad his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation. he shonld immcdiotoly notify SIU President PanI HaU at hcadqaarters by cartlflcd mall, retnm receipt reqnested. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper MB! Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific DIvhdon (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) �SEAFAREBSM.OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO \ ' 'jpBE . III I Sll , <V TiiliafeSf recently for its last payoff untU Spring fit-out, Foliot^ successful season, the vessel went into lay-up most of the crew returning home for winter jobs, Shipping teas good this year and jobs were plentiful in all Lakes ports. I Watchman Joseph Bobala, was greeted by liir'^augfvfe^'Tvlrs. Rose Marie Dumber, who drove from Onaway, Michigan, to pick up her father. Joseph will spend holidays with the family. ••Kr?..-.. -- p- ' '•1-4 • mm i: ipym^ '--==5;.. Manning the Townsend's engine room were {left to right) Shirley HackwoH'h, wiper, Fred Bittle, second assistant, ancT Adolph.''Spud" Kalisch, oildf, . " ~ "• /f a:' . r'' J v.V J* " , ' •.-vm ^ W table ftnen' 'a^llnk Art LaBrecque looks on, Fred sailed as f cook and helped keep therPaul Townserid a well-fed vesset^fe^^^ Fram -^ -.j.; 'm 'C- ,744c'i i'P i#"- 0MP : 1 m Ronald Rueil (left) served-as >yheelsmari while Ronald an OS. Both men are looking forward to sailing on Paul Townsend again. I . ,1 L VA/ n 1. pjscussmg the recent trip are porter Wayne Brandt (standing) and bosun Edward Kihn; They agreed that |hipping was good on the Great Lakes this season. ; ^ . Joseph Bobala (left) and- Richard Idalski sailed: ds watch^ men. Dick is doing some last minute packing, prior to leaving ship. Both men hope for another good year in '68. Robert Kurkerwicz, wheelsman, finds that even on the last day of the season there's always some work to be dorie. Bob is veteran of sailing the Great Lakes.. Frank Kolicky makes some coffee for the crew, while they pack and get in some last minute work, before the ship is;laid-up for the coming winter months. ^ � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 January 5, 1968 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HOUSE MINORITY LEADER FORD RAPS GOVT FAILURE ON NEW MARITIME POLICY SIU RAPS NEW 50-50 CARGO RATES AS BLOCK TO U.S. FLEET UPGRADING MARITIME NEEDS CONSTRUCTIVE POLICY FROM GOVT, CONGRESSMAN DECLARES CONSERVATIVES TAKE AIM AT LABOR IN 1968 ELECTIONS COURT RAPS NLRB TIMIDITY AGAINST ANTI UNION EMPLOYERS SIU CONTRACTED DELTA LINE PROTESTS CUTBACK IN BRAZIL EXPORT CARGOES THE SOVIET FLEET MENACE LABOR-SUPPORTED LEGISLATION STALLED BY CONSERVATIVE BLOC IN CONGRESS GOVT REVIVES FDL SHIP PROPOSAL DESPITE PREVIOUS CONGRESS REJECTION PETE BRAID TEAMS WITH MIKE HAMMER IN SEAFARER’S NEW MYSTERY NOVEL LAY-UP ON THE LAKES 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 01/05/1968 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. XXX, No. 1  1968 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a4d7b93e37e34b0a45408ce79e1a2a38.PDF 7f9db12698fd4613dc9dee2ffa22656e PDF Text Text SEAFARERSiLOG Vol XXiX No. 26 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ', ';v •"t.-i'J- .,-• • •, -"'i-. . . .. I #•# >-f' ti' »•, ' Ifl ^ ...r. ' V-: ' • ••. ••• ^, • J • ,>J- '•• i^-X/yv ;•-; .,V; - • .V ' •-•Xv-Vv.'";:-, ., T ..' Yo all Americans, the Stars and Stripes sym­ bolizes the opportunity for all citizens to develop their potential as human beings to the fullest extent. Since its inception, organized labor has been in the forefront of the struggle toward this goal. Unfortunately, there are factions in our nation who seek to weaken the fibre of American life by blocking progress in order to satisfy their own selfish ends. At its recently-concluded convention, the AFL-CIO reaffirmed its dedication to move steadily ahead—for the benefit of all Amer­ icans in the quest for better wages, housing, education, medical care and social freedom for the entire nation. " »*• 'LI:- M fjic. H iJ • I'.-)' :J. , iV:'-?: -n^ UiV..? . '• • "'fc-' I" • ^ • ••-. 'r^ '-•» ^ " • - �SEAFARERS Page Two Eleven More Seafarers WinUreases; Total Upgraded to Engineer Now 211 Moreira Nandkeshwar Gajew^ Frattolillo Wheeler December 22, 1967 LOG Stefani Eleven more Seafarers have passed U. S. Coast Guard examinations qualifying them for an engi­ neer's license after attending the Marine Engineer's School operated by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine Engineer's Beneficial Association. A total of 211 Seafarers have now received an engi­ neer's license after upgrading at ^ Eugene Bunting was an oiler 25 years old and joined the Union the school. before receiving a third assistant's in New York in 1963. Eight of the men are new third license. The 34-year old Seafarer Ezio Stefani received his third assistants, while three have re­ is a native of Selbyville, Del. and assistant's license. He was born in ceived a second a resident of Oxon Hill, Md. He Lussino, Italy, and now lives in assistant's license. joined the SIU in 1966 in the Long Island City, N. Y. He joined Juan Gomez is port of Baltimore. the SIU in New York in 1966. a new third assist­ Stefani is 35 years old and had ant engineer, hav­ sailed as an oiler. ing previously Lauri Ovaska is 55 years old sailed as FOWT. and joined the Union in 1965. Be­ Born in Puerto fore obtaining a second assistant Rico, Gomez engineer's license, he sailed as Gomez lives in Brooklyn. FOWT. Ovaska was born in Fin­ He joined the land and makes his home in Lake Union in the port of New York Worth, Florida. in 1956. Gomez is 46 years old. A native of Yonkers. N. Y., Power Bunting Tomasso Frattolillo joined the Bohdan Gajewski is a new third SIU in New York in 1964. The Joseph F. Power was an FOWT assistant. He is 27 years old and lives in Bayonne, N. J. Gajewski before earning his third assistant's 51-year-old Seafarer sailed as was born in Poland and joined the license. Born in Calvert, New­ FOWT before earning a tempo­ SIU in New York in 1966. The foundland, Canada, Power now rary third assistant's license. He 27-year old Seafarer had sailed as lives in Dorchester, Mass. He is now lives in New York City. a FOWT. Ramdhanni Nandkeshwar re­ ceived a second assistant engineer's license after sailing as FOWT. The 38-year-old native of British Guiana lives in Brooklyn and joined the Union in New York in NEW ORLEANS—Two Cuban refugees are safely in the 1959. United States to stay after stowing away aboard the SlU-contracted Del Sud. Clearance by the U.S. Immi- ^ gration Department came only vital to the economy because of his know-how. He managed to ten minutes before the vessel escape to Spain three years ago would have been forced to return and last year made his way to them to Brazil. Brazil. Since then, he had been Victor Manuel Steuart, 25, and waiting for the first opportunity to Reynaldo Camara, 52, had stowed get to the United States. away aboard the Delta cargo-pas­ Ovaska Rivera Steuart, a seaman who was in­ senger ship in Rio de Janeiro jured in an attempt to reach shore Elmer Wheeler is a second as­ some two weeks before in a des­ from the anchored Del Sud, later sistant engineer who had sailed as perate effort to reach freedom told newsmen that he was afraid FOWT. He joined the union in here. he might not be permitted to stay New York in 1956. A native of Discovered just a day out of in America and "would have rath­ the State of New Jersey, Wheeler Rio by the ship's captain, George er died than return to Cuba." Ac­ now resides in Williamstown, N.J. W. Smith, the two were placed in tually, Steuart did reach sanctuary He is 59 years old. a stateroom for the rest of the in the U.S. three years ago after Engine department Seafarers voyage and treated like first class defecting from a Cuban freighter are eligible to apply for the up­ passengers by the crew. in Hamburg, Germany, in 1961. grading program if they are 19 Once here, however, they en­ He said he had established resi­ years of age or older and have countered some red tape with the dence in this country at that time 18 months of Q.M.E.D. watch Immigration authorities which but later found that he had lost standing time in the engine de­ never would have been necessary his residency rights when he partment plus six months' expe­ if they had not arrived in such shipped out again as a seaman. rience as a wiper or equivalent. comfort by way of the South He had been waiting in Rio, where he met Camara last year, for a Those who qualify and wish to American port. "If they had escaped from Cuba chance to get back to the States. enroll in the school can obtain Camara had formally applied in additional information and apply and been picked up in a boat, they Rio for an inunigrant visa to the for the. course at any SIU hall or wouldn't have had any trouble U.S. and was being given prefer­ write directly to SIU headquarters getting in," said Mrs. Elise Cerential consideration because his at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ niglia, a spokeswoman for the wife is a legal resident here. lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ Catholic Cuban Center which was "I guess he didn't realize that," phone number is Hyacinth 9-6600. largely responsible for speeding an immigration official said here. up the Immigration Department A new third assistant, Juan Moreira is a native of the Hon­ procedure so the men could re­ "He'd been away from his wife main in this country. and family a long time and he duras. He lives in New York must have decided to take a City, where he joined the SIU in Encounto- Red Tape chance." 1964. Moreira is 39 years old and The favorable last-minute deci­ Seafarers aboard the Del Sud sailed as a FOWT. sion climaxed a six-year struggle took up a collection so that Ca­ Jose Rivera is a new third as­ by Camara, a former Havana mara could send a telegram to his sistant. Joining the SIU in 1964, building contractor, to become re­ wife in Miami and the Catholic in New York, he had sailed as united with his wife and family. Cuban Center provided funds and electrician. Riveria is 37 years old Mrs. Camara fled to Miami from transportation so the family could and lives in Brooklyn. He is a Cuba in 1961 but the Castro be reconciled. Similar assistance native of Puerto Rico. regime considered the contractor was also provided for Steuart. Cuban Stowaways Aboard Del Sud Granted Asylum by U.S. Government Report of International President by Paul Hall For a nation in which it is theoretically inconsistent with the law of the land, it is interesting to note authoritative reports out of the Soviet Union that unemployment not only exists in that country but is becoming a problem of alarming proportions. When the Soviet Constitution was written some five decades ago, one of its basic guarantees to all Russian citizens was full employment through "the liquidation of unemployment." Since World War II, however, the Kremlin has found that it can no longer merely shuffle workers around at random in order to live up to this guarantee, and the Soviet social structure is ill-equipped to match its growing techno­ logical advances to the increased needs of the people. Although no one could say that Russia has come anywhere near to matching the United States in industrial advancement and modem standards, Moscow's economic experts can no longer hide the fact Soviet Communism is experiencing growing pains and the workers are feeling the pinch. The theory of jobs for all has collapsed and Russian workers, mostly unskilled, are suddenly finding themselves mechanical­ ly eliminated from their livelihood all over the U.S.S.R., in a manner similar to the more isolated case of our Appalachian coal miners in the United States. While there is still too much unemployment in America, we in this country enjoy far more of a "worker's paradise" than the Com­ munists who adopted the term as their own slogan. The organized labor movement in the United States assures an active measure of protection to American workers and has fought for strong laws to give them a place to turn if they become unemployed. Our unions maintain or encourage training programs to prepare unskilled or dis­ placed workers for new opportunities in an ever more demanding national industial structure. It is interesting to note that two separate societies, whose economic i systems derive from two entirely different philosophies, are experiencing a common problem. However, this country, through the efforts of a free' trade union movement, has shown concern for its unemployed and established programs to aid them in their time of need. <0 * Instead of putting its support behind the rebuilding of a new mer­ chant fleet which would supply the nation capably in time of war and profitably in times of peace, the U. S. government has again served no­ tice on the U.S. maritime industry that it plans to dig up the cumber­ some ghost of the foolishly-spendthrift Fast Deployment Logistic ship program buried by Congress only five months ago. From recent statements by the MSTS Admirals to a gathering of shipping officials, it is obvious that Defense and Navy Department arguments in favor of FDL are going to be as illogical and basically un­ sound as they ever were, and Congress is unlikely to swallow them. Any claims by the Administration that it is withholding support of a new maritime program because of a current economy drive on federal spending, hold very little water when that same Administration indicates willingness to spend more of the taxpayers' money on these big seagoing warehouses than Congress is asking for the construction of a modern merchant fleet capable of peak speed and efficiency. Captain John M. Piatt (left) of Delta Steamship Lines chats with Reynaldo Camara (right) and Victor Emanuel Steuart (Second from right), two Cuban refugees who had stowed away on the SIU"contracted Del Sud when it pulled out of Rio de Janeiro in early November. Standing next to Piatt is SIU member John Doyle. �December 22, 1967 Study of Landrum-Griffin Act Cites Constitutional Violations BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—A committee of 21 experienced lawyers reported after a study that the Landrum-Griffin Act constitutes "bad law" compounded by instances of "administrative abuses" by the Labor Department and court interpretations "at odds with the language of the law and the intent of Congress." The study, titled "A Report after Eight Years of the LandrumGriffin Act," was made public by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and its president, SlU President Paul Hall. Hall called it a "historic document" which will be followed by other reports on the subject. The committee was established last February by the department and consists of lawyers representing AFL-CIO unions. Howard Schulman was chairman, with AFL-CIO General Counsel J. Albert Woll and Sol G. Lippman as co-chairmen. It examined "hundreds of cases of the law's application" to com­ pare the way in which the law has been administered and interpreted with the language of the act and the intent of Congress, the department announced. Among the committee's findings were these: While the L-G Act was "intended to provide safeguards" for the constitutional rights of workers, it has the "built-in potential to violate rights guaranteed" by the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. The Fourth Amendment" provides protection against illegal search and seizure, yet L-G "encourages precisely this illegality by putting both administrative and police powers in the hands of the same agency." The act permits the Labor Department to delegate its investigatory rights to the Justice Department which "under the guise of conducting routine investigations of union activity" acquires power to conduct surreptitious searches. This exercise of power "violates basic concepts of fair play and places in jeopardy traditional constitutional safe­ guards," the lawyers said. The committee noted that Landrum-Griffin permits prosecution, conviction and imprisonment under both federal and state laws for the same offense. It called this "vindictive and punitive" since it constitutes conduct similar to "double jeopardy." The report commended the Labor Department for good adminis­ tration of the law in some instances. Also it cited cases where Labor Department agents "violated both the letter and spirit of the law by openly soliciting individuals to file charges against unions" under the act—a direct law violation, the lawyers said. Some courts have held that L-G confers unusual rights on indi­ viduals, "permitting them openly to slander and libel other individuals under the guise of freedom of speech." In so doing they abandoned past rules of reason which put restraints on the abuse of free speech, the report said. SEAFARERS Page Three LOG Federation Concludes Four-Pay Convention AFL'CIO to Wage AlFOut Battle Against Conservatives in '68 Vote BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—^The AFL-CIO squared away for two years of hard and deter­ mined work as the leader of the nation's progressive forces, dedicated to continuing unity and set to wage an all-out fight against the conservative threat in the 1968 elections. In a four-day convention climaxed by an enthusiastic demonstration of support for President Johnson as he sp<dce to the nation from the conven­ tion platform, 943 delegates strongly reaffirmed the leader­ ship of President George Meany and fashioned a program to meet the challenges and the prob­ lems of the late 1960s. Meany summed up in a postconvention statement that "the American trade union movement is in fine shape and this conven­ tion proved that." Noting the need for' a major effort to achieve the programs adopted by the dele­ gates, he added "I am confident that, at every level of the trade union movement, we'll get that kind of work." In a nationally televised speech at AFL-CIO convention last Re-elected for a seventh term week, President Johnson stressed Administration's progress in as president of the AFL-CIO along with Secretary-Treasurer William war on poverty and, passage of labor-backed social legislation. F. Schnitzler and the 27 members movements—all hailing the pro­ of the Executive Council, Meany pledges of continuing support. It marked the work of the con­ gressive programs and leadership predicted that "there is a great fu­ vention committees as they dealt of the AFL-CIO, and asking la­ ture for this organization." The vigor and vitality was dem­ with 263 separate resolutions and bor's continued help in dealing onstrated in the session that wit­ proposals and the adoption by the with the difficult problems at nessed a wide open debate on the delegates of 109 programs and home and abroad. Blended in with the speakers war in Vietnam culminating in a policies covering every aspect of from the platform and the re­ American life and relations with dramatic overwhelming vote of ports of the committee chairmen other nations. Only 22 were re­ support for the Administration's jected while 48 were referred to and secretaries were the voices of position, and a classic example of trade union solidarity as delegates the Executive Council for further the delegates, pointing up the rallied to the striking copper work­ study or action. The others were need for action in certain areas, ers with nearly $550,000 and firm either covered by other resolu­ voicing dissent on a few resolu­ tions or policy statements or with­ tions, explaining the wider impact and thrust of a program. drawn. Corporate Giantism Cited as Threat Recurring themes in the reso­ By unanimous actions, the con­ vention amended the AFL-CIO lutions and the discussions were Constitution to increase the flex­ the need to step up organizing to ibility and efficiency of the orga­ expand even further the member­ nization and simplify its govern­ ship gains of the past few years, a reassertion of the strength of ment. collective bargaining and the gains It heard a dozen speakers led it has brought to workers, a strong by President Johnson and includ­ defense of the right to strike in a ing five cabinet members, top fig­ free society. BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—^The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department voted an enthusiastic en­ ures in the Administration, lead­ (Continued on Page 10) dorsement to a call for a national conference of unions in the transportation industry which would ers of the free world trade union give labor a single loud, clear voice to speak to both government and management in the increas­ ingly interwoven transportation ^ companies will in the future be­ He said "public money could field. come "transportation companies," not be spent for a better cause" Delegates to the MTD con­ with "mergers on top of mergers" than rebuilding the merchant ma­ vention, representing AFL-CIO throughout the industry. rine. And in the long run, Meany unions with more than six million added, it would be less costly than Hall Backs Proposal members. Unanimously approved "crash programs" every time the Hall strongly backed the pro­ nation faces a shipping crisis. a resolution urging that a meet­ WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ing be held early in 1968 to set posal, noting that different seg­ Senator Warren Magnuson (Dment announced last week that it would step up its efforts in up a permanent organization. The ments of the labor movement deal Wash.), chairman of the Senate the Congress to implement the AFL-CIO's comprehensive mer­ eventual goal, the resolution de­ with the same federal agencies Commerce Committee, headed a clared, is a new AFL-CIO depart­ and regulatory bodies. chant marine and maritime policy. large contingent of congressmen It would not compete with and senators who came to the' On the closing day of its Seventh Biennial Convention in ment "bringing together all of the Miami Beach last week, the AFL-CIO voted to retain the 17unions concerned with transporta­ the Maritime Trades Department, convention to pledge their con­ Hall stressed. "It would make us tinued support for a labor-backed point program which delegates adopted at the San Francisco tion." Initiative for the Conference stronger because it would help shipbuilding program and an in­ convention in 1965. The AFL-CIO policy on maritime includes the establishment call came from President C. L. each' and every one of us." dependent Maritime Administra­ of an independent Federal Maritime Administration, increased Dennis of the Railway and Air­ The MTD convention strongly tion. line Clerks. appropriations for U.S. shipbuilding, greater protection for the reaffirmed its dedication to a re­ "A massive undertaking to re­ Dennis, MTD President Paul building of a modern merchant vitalize the American merchant U.S. -fishing industry, opposition to any government reliance on Hall and other union presidents marine—built in American yards, marine should be a matter of ships in the "runaway-flag" fleet, and continued opposition to attending the convention spoke flying the American flag and utmost priority," Magnuson de­ any scheme to build U.S.-flag ships abroad. for the proposal, stressing that the capable of carrying a big share clared. Paul Hall, president of the six-million-member Maritime transportation industry has been of the nation's commerce. Trades Department and a vice president of the AFL-CIO, said House Judiciary Committee the chief Jarget of compulsory that the AFL-CIO convention action gives impetus to the depart­ This goal has the vigorous sup­ Cha-rman Emanuel Celler (Darbitration proposals and that the port of the AFL-CIO, Federation N.Y.), addressed the convention ment's efforts to upgrade the merchant marine and strengthen the ties linking the shipping and air­ President George Meany told the and said that Congress is deter­ entire maritime industry. line industries are tightening. Hall noted that the House of Representatives already has delegates. mined "that the United States will adopted a bill calling for the creation of an independent maritime "The national trend , toward Meany termed the decline of be able to take its rightful place administration, and that similar legislation is pending in the corporate bigness is accentuated the U.S.* merchant marine to among the maritime leaders of Senate. A number of bills are also pending in both houses of in transportation, where the goal about one-fifth of its strength after the world." Congress regarding a new maritime program for the United seems to be corporate giantism," World War 11 "a national dis­ Other speakers — and conven­ States. Dennis said. He predicted that grace" stemming frpm "a stupid tion resolutions — hammered at railroads, airlines and shipping policy." (Continued on Page 10) MTD Convention Votes Support For Tranportation Union Link-Up AFL-CIO Maritime Policy Spurs MTD Fleet Efforts �Page Fonr SEAFARERS The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area LOG December 22, 1967 Congressman Sees ^Budget Excuse' As Threat to U. S. Fleet Upgrading WASHINGTON—"Whatever happens in 1968, the decision made by the first session of the 90th It is frightening to think that a man like Ronald Reagan is a Cbngress still stands. That decision is that the United States will not, and cannot, stand still in the possible candidate for the office of President of the United States. maritime area. . . . That decision has been made, and it is not negotiable," Representative Robert O. Reagan has shown time and time again that he has no respect Tieman, Democrat of Rhode Is- ^ and cares little for the rights of man. Recently he attempted to land, said in a speech given at a guments, completely invalid, why invisible." Tiernan expressed approval of cut back funds for the states medical care program, and his decision Maritime. Trades Department they cannot find the money. But of course, this is nothing new (for a recent MTD convention resolu­ to use state convicts to harvest the meeting here last week. the industry). . . . • tion which would set up a con­ ntan, Floyd says he has seen many crops of a private grower has few The Congressman pointed out "We cannot allow our mer­ ference of Transportation unions. Union gains in the past few years. precedents in the lengths that a that 1968 will be a year of in­ chant marine to shrink any fur­ public official will go in order to Merger Trend William Isbell is waiting for an­ tensified struggle for a strong mer­ ther. We cannot allow the for­ appease private capital. other Calmar ship after sailing on chant marine, due to expected "Government has the Depart­ moves in Congress to cut budgets eign-flag fleets to dilute our mer­ ment of Transportation," he said, Fortunately, both of these meas­ the Yorkmar. because of British devaluation of chant marine seapower any fur­ "and management's trend k to a ures were struck down' by court Philadelphia ther. . . . We (in Congress) shall the pound. action, but the appearance of a horizontal approach to transporta­ not desert the ship in 1968." Joe Thomas is registered and The battle for an upgraded fleet person like Reagan on the na­ tion, *merging and consolidating MTD Efforts Praised tional scene makes it clearly evi­ ready to ship in a few days. Joe's will take place not only in Con­ shipping, rail, and airlines into one last job was as AB on the Colum­ gress but also in the elections, dent that the enemies of labor Tiernan also lauded the MTD corporate structure. To avoid be­ Tiernan said, warning that "you for its "resounding victories" in ing overwhelmed by this corporate have gotten a good toe-hold in bia. the machinery of national politics. Konrod Hoffner will spend the will hear that the devaluation of 1967. He noted the Congres- and bureaucratic growth, it is im­ holidays at home, then take the the pound clearly means that dras­ sionally-passed legislation which perative that labor marshal its Boston first good black gang spot avail­ tic cuts must be made in the budg­ changed the system of appropriat­ forces into a department of equal Joseph Thomas spent some time et You will hear calls for across- ing money for the merchant ma­ strength." with his family and will be ready able. the-board cuts in all budget cate­ The MTD was complimented Winfield Downs, last on the gories. Now they have another rine, saying that that should bring for the first good AB's job to come about fairer treatment of Mari­ by Tiernan for its work directed up. He last sailed on the Colum­ Geneva, also plans to catch up phony argument against revitali- time in the future. at informing the public on the with family and friends over the zation of the maritime industry, bia. "Another big victory," he said, plight of the maritime industry George Svenmn?sen, a 20-year holidays. and of course they will use it" "was the passage by the House of and gaining national press cover­ SIU man, sailed as oiler on the Dave Backovitz will take the "Instead of trying to find a way the Independent Agency Bill. The age of vital maritime issues. Platte, George is first good steward's job that hits to get the money necessary for im­ count on that was 326-44, which "It is heartening," he said, "to holding the hall the board. His last ship was plementing a maritime program,' indicates the strong support you see the nation's press so interested down while wait­ Globe Cmrier. he explained, "they will find ar- (of the MTD) enjoy on the Hill in our merchant marine and the ing for a good and also indicates the great job maritime industry. job. you did in convincing members of "If the press finds your argu­ Alphonse McmCongress of the tremendous dan­ ments valid and prints these ar­ ahan would like ger of a weak maritime fleet. guments, statistics and the rest, a long trip now "The capstone of MTD's efforts then the general public will also after recently pay­ in 1967 was the introduction of believe your case and in the final Svennlngsen ing off on the bills in the Senate and House out­ analysis, it is this same general Transerle. Al­ lining the new maritime program. public who will force our govern­ NEW YORK—The second class of the Pharmacist Mate Train­ Of course, there will be hearings ment to arrange its thinking about phonse sails as an oiler. ing School sponsored by the SIUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Asso­ on these bills and it will then be our merchant ships, our shipyards, Puerto Rico ciation is well underway at the Marine Hospital on Staten Island. brought out again how the mer­ and America's ability to compete Joaquin Maldonado, one, of our The intensive nine-month ^ chant marine has shrunk to the on the high seas with foreign mer­ pensioners, is a regular visitor to training course for 32 members ultimately provide expert medical point where it is now just about chant marine powers." the hall. Rafael Hernandez flew care for seamen aboard all mer­ from New York to pick up" the of the pursers union began in chant ships—a much needed serv­ chief steward's slot on the Sea- September with a tough prelimi­ ice which has long been lacking. train Delaware. His counterpart nary examination covering basic Included in the course, taught on the Alcoa Explorer is Jimmy knowledge required for the study by veteran instructors at the of all phases of medicine leading Nelson, who's started to make the up to the rating of purser-phar­ USPHS hospital, are the basic island run again. subjects of Anatomy, Physiology macist mate. and general clinical patient care. Juan Gomez came by the hall With the graduation last June The human skeleton, circulatory to tell us about his new third of the first group of 26 pharma­ and digestive systems also are assistant engineer's license. cist mates, a four-year campaign thoroughly covered. MIAMI BEACH—^The Seafarers Log was the recipient of by the SIU and the SOA to reBaltimore five awards for "outstanding achievement in the field of labor institute the vital rating aboard New Course Added Floyd Simmons would like a U.S.-flag merchant vessels reached journalism" in the 1967 Journalistic Awards Contest, conducted With a view toward the best job on a Calmar C-4 after sailing its culmination. by the International Labor Press Association and judged by the possible relationship between pa­ on the Bethflor. A 20-year SIU Board of Judges of the Nieman Fellows of Harvard University. The aim of the program is to I tient and healer, a new course in The top honor presented to the LOG at the ILPA convention Medical Ethics has been added to here this month was for the Best Original Cartoon among the the curriculum of the second class. 856 entries submitted. Titled "I'll Never Learn that New Math," This will prove invaluable in draw­ the winning cartoon depicted Senator Everett M. Dirksen sitting ing out the thoughts, feelings and in a school classroom befuddled by the "one man-one vote" con­ emotions of the seriously ill, the cept. chronic invalid or the accident victim. A Special Citation "for consistent high-quality editorial car­ toons . . . effectively displayed" was also awarded by the panel Another important addition is who noted that they "consistently stand out on LOG editorial the subject of First Aid and basic pages—so much so that the judges felt a special citation was in life saving procedures taught by order." William Hughey, assistant direc­ tor of safety services of the Amer­ Other Awards of Merit were received for Editorial Excel­ ican Red Cross. The objective of lence, newspaper format; Best Front page, newspaper format; this is to give the student sufficient and Best Feature Article. The judges descri(jpd the winning front skill and knowledge to qualify for page as "a salty orator set off by seaweed green (which) created the Advanced First Aid certificate a suitable tone for the dominant headline: 'All This Happened— issued by the Red Cross. The Story of American Labor.'" The feature article cited was Particular attention is also given "Let the Buyer Beware." during the course to surgical pro­ All five awards won by the LOG were in the International cedures and the treatment of car­ Publications Divisions. diac patients. During the judging of this year's entries, the Nieman Fellows In order to provide as many praised the labor press in general for its "consistency in pro­ pharmacist mates as possible in the shortest possible time, it had fessional excellence" and urged continued "comprehensive re­ been originally planned to begin porting of organized labor affairs, of collective bargaining" and a third class in February which of union-management relations. would have overlapped the present At the Staten Island Pharmacist Mate Training School, learning to one. The judging panel consisted of Ken Clawson, labor reporter However, hospital officials take blood pressure is one of fhe first lessons given to a trainee. found they lacked staff and facili­ for the Toledo Blade; Dewey James, editor of the Florence, S.C., This basic examination gives important clues to the health of a ties to properly train 60 men si­ Mot-ning News; Remer Tyson, Washington bureau of the Atlanta patient. Pictured here are: Ake Fried (seated left), taking his own multaneously and the start of the Constitution and James Whelan, Caribbean manager of United blood pressure: James Brustman (seated right); and fellow Pharmacist third class was put off until a Press International, Mate students (from left to right) M. Said, W. Mize, and R. Mills. later date. SlU-SOA Pharmacist Mate Trainiag Prepares 2ad Class for Ratii^s Five Awards Won by Log In Labor Press Competition 'I �December 22, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Protests Aired at MSTS'Sponsored Meeting The Great Lakes 1^ Fred Femen,Secretjry-rreasurer,Qreat Lakes The St. Lawrence seaway "officially" closed on December 6, but due to fair weather and warm water temperatures, the sea­ way remains open on a day-to-day basis. A total of 60 vessels remain on the Lakes, 13 of which are above the Lake Ontario end of the Welland Canal. All SIU ships are either laying-up now or due ^ to come in within a few days. The emergency hospitalization,' the entire Boland fleet should be laid- USPHS Hospital should be noti­ up by December 20. Detroit and fied within 48 hours. Failure to Toledo will have some 26 ships notify the nearest hospital can re­ sult in the loss of benefits to the laid-up. member. The Westcott mailboat had one Cleveland of its longest seasons. The SIUThe sandboat Scobell was the contracted Westcott launch serv­ first vessel to call it quits for the ices every vessel on the Detroit season. She came in early to finish river, both American and Cana­ dian lakers, in addition to deep- repairs before the shipyard rush. sea vessels of all nations. The mail- It is expected our winter fleet will boat also carries seamen to and contain six vessels, with one more in Lorain. from these vessels. Alpena Duluth The Paul H. Townsend became The last of the Reiss and Buck­ the latest Huron Portland Cement eye steamships are loading grain Co. vessel to lay-up. and leaving for winter lay-up. The We're getting a run of vacation Henry R. Piatt will be the last pay applications in this port. Mem­ ship to leave this port. bers are happy with the way the We are getting many OLD checks are being processed and vacation check applications and returned to them. our members are picking them up Our annual Christmas dinner as fast as we can process them. will be held December 21 at the Our annual Christmas dinner is Grove Restaurant. All indications being held at the Lincoln Hotel at point to a good turnout. 6 p.m. on December 22. Please let Buffalo us know if you wish to attend, as With the majority of ships laidsoon as possible. up, shipping has come to a near Frankfort halt. However, there are still a few The City of Green Bay is back ships scheduled for another trip on a 5 and 2 schedule, after being and some jobs are going out of on a 20 and 8 schedule since mid- this port. November. We will have a Christ­ We will hold our Christmas din­ mas dinner for members and their ner at the Hotel Lenox on dependents on December 17 at Christmas day. We expect a good the Hostess Cafe. For further de­ turnout of members and their tails, contact the Frankfort hall. families. The annual Christmas dinner is The Ann Arbor No. 5 left this this port on December 1. The Bul- a good opportunity for Gt, Lakes tema Company tug, Muskegon, Seafarers and their families to get towed "Old Pedro" from her berth together before all activity in this and many local residents watched port ceases. When lay-up comes, the vessel leave Frankfort for the some members and their families go to other parts of the country, last time. so the dinner serves as a last getWe want to remind all SIU together before Spring fit-out. members that when they require SEAFARERSmLOG D«c. 22. 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 25 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atiantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, President •CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Viee-Pree. Vice-President AL KERR See.-Treaa. LINDSEY WILLIAMS Vice-President ROBERT MATTHEWS Vfee-Presidenf Editor MIKE POLLACK Staff Writers PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN FRANK MARGIOTTA STEVE STEINBERG Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI Pibllihed biweekly at 810 Rhode iilind Avenii N.E., Waihlngton, D. C. 20018 by the Seifaren Intemitlonal Union, Atlantle, Gilf, Laket and Inland Waten Dlitrlet, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Ayenae, Brooklyn, R.Y. 11232. Tel. 9-6600. Smnd clait poetaie paid at Waihlnilon, D. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTEHTION: Fans 3579 eanli ihoald bo sent to Seafaren Inlomatlanal Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakei and Inland Watan Dlitrlet, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth A>enaa, Braaklynp N.Y. 11252. Allotment of US. Defense Cargoes Rapped byUnsubsidlzedShipowners WASHINGTON-^Unsubsidlzed U.S.-flag ship operators last week called for sharp revisions in the Government's method of allocating defense cargo so that the millions of tons that move on com­ mercial vessels each year is more equally distributed between subsidized and unsubsidized com­ panies. During an MSTS-Industry operators now can carry commer­ disrupt their commercial services conference sponsored by the cial cargoes that were unavailable unless their ships are absolutely needed by the military is a "fair Military Sea Transport Service then. Klebanoff also suggested that position," King stressed, that "it here, spokesmen for unsubsidized is equally fair, and advantageous some subsidized lines, at the same lines insisted that the problem of time they are receiving direct gov­ to the government, to establish a securing military cargo is virtually firm policy that the subsidized ernment funds to compete with a life-or-death matter for their lines should not receive cargo un­ other operators, may be getting fleets and refused to be placated til unsubsidized services have added subsidy when carrying mili­ by officials of government and tary cargoes at special rates. been employed." subsidized lines who sought to Howard Pack of the SlU-con­ While conceding that MSTS head off debate. tracted Seatrain Lines told the should continue to use berth serv­ At issue was the Wilson-Weeks ; conference that the MSTS had Agreement of 1954 under which ices of U.S. flat liner companies shown by its own reports that the the government's present cargo- where "prudent and economically cost of moving a ton of cargo per allocation program was estab­ feasible," Klebanoff said "there is mile was lower on unsubsidized lished. Really a memorandum be­ no longer any sensible reason for vessels than on those that are tween the Defense and Commerce any fixed or immutable formula subsidized. secretaries in the Eisenhower Ad­ which establishes a preference or Pack recommended that the ministration,, the agreement set up priority for the use of berth ves­ MSTS develop long-term charters sels." the so-called nucleus of the MSTS with the unsubsidized shipping *A Small Percentage' fleet and priorities to be used by companies to provide the best type Klebanoff noted that commer­ the government in the movement of service for its operations and of its military cargoes on com­ cial liner cargoes in the foreign also advised the retention of com­ commerce of the United States are mercial shipping. petitive bidding in the procure­ Arguing that world trade and now available in large amounts, ment of vessels. maritime conditions are no longer but American-flag participation in Almost 200 shipping officials, the same as when the agreement these cargoes constitutes a very including the heads of most un­ was formulated, operators of un­ small percentage. subsidized companies in the coun­ "Furthermore," he declared, try and those of some half-dozen subsidized tramp vessels chal­ lenged it on the grounds that it "most liner companies receive op­ subsidized lines, were present at gives subsidized berth operators a erating differential subsidy for the the discussions which came on the priority over unsubsidized ship­ express purpose of enabling them second day of the MSTS-lndusping, which, in effect, amounts to to compete with foreign-flag liner trial conference. a double subsidy. Some unsubsi­ vessels for commercial cargoes— dized berth line operators, among there is no foreign-flag competition them the SlU-contracted Isthmian for MSTS cargoes." A. E. King, president of Steamship Company, joined in the Isthmian Steamship, acknowlchallenge. .edged that "unsubsidized liner Priorities Obsolete services have been the major WASHINGTON—The United source of instantly available sealift Michael Klebanoff, president of States balance of payments defi­ the American Tramp Ship Owners at the time of the Korean and cit for the third quarter of 1967 Association and a vice president Vietnam emergencies" but urged is somewhat worse—at $2.68 bil­ of the SlU-contracted Oriental Ex­ MSTS to devise a new policy lion—than it was during the same porters, Inc., told the meeting that which would give priorities in period last year, the government priorities in the Wilson-Weeks cargo-carrying to these companies. has announced. Estimates for the Pointing out that the demon­ full year range between $2.2 bil­ agreement no longer exist and that under changes in trade conditions strated position of the subsidized lion and $2.5 billion. since 1954, subsidized berth line lines is that they do not want to The comparable figure for the third quarter of 1966 was $1,357 billion. The government had Loyola Human Relations Institute Presents Award hoped to keep the deficit total for the full 12 months of this year down to $2 billion but this goal now appears extremely doubtful to informed observers. Economy Endangered For some time the Administra­ tion has been warning that a con­ tinued outflow of American gold seriously endangers the U.S. econ­ omy and the Executive Board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, at its annual meeting in New York last September, adopted a resolution officially re­ questing the government to do all in its power to stop the increase in the balance of payments defi­ cit. MTD and SIU President Paul Hall has pointed out that even with American-flag shipping car­ rying only a small 7.3 percent of this country's export-import trade, it still contributes a billion dollars a year to the plus side of our This past October 27, Judge Fred J. Cassibry was honored by the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO and balance of payments. the Loyola Institute of Human Relations, at a testimonial banquet given in the New Orleans SIU "If American ships were carry­ Hall. Cassibry, long a friend of Labor, was recently appointed by President Johnson to the United ing the same proportion of U.S. States District Court of Eastern Louisiana. At the banquet were (1 to r): The Reverend John Cronin, cargoes which they carried a doz­ Superior of the Jesuit Community at Loyola; Davy P. Laborde, Sr., Executive Sec'y of N.O. Carpenters en years ago, some 34 percent," District Council, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; the Hon. Victor H. Schiro, Hall reasoned, "there would be Mayor of New Orleans, and Honorary Chairman; Victor Bussie, Pres. of the La. AFL-CIO; A. P. Stoddard, no balance of payments deficit at Pres. of Greater N. O. AFL-CIO; Cassibry; SIU Vice Pres. Lindsey Williams and Rev. Willie Jackson. all." Payments Deficit Shows Increase �'' 1 Page Six SEAFARERS December 22, 1967 LOG Servicing the Penn Sailor From November 30 to December 13/ 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore *. Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals The SlU-contracted tanker Penn Sailor, anchored at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was recently visited on a payoff by SlU Headquarters Representative Fred Stewart and SlU patrolmen Mike Sacco and Jack Caffey. Here, Caffey waits to board the ship from the Amboy launch. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 6 3 70 41 10 5 19 17 4 7 9 8 6 5 29 20 39 29 75 65 19 12 35 33 19 12 337 259 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 5 2 49 31 13 0 1 6 32 8 4 7 6 12 10 7 3 4 6 0 29 14 2 16 4 1 71 62 4 8 5 20 27 31 35 17 6 9 275 184 110 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C 4 60 8 23 2 6 3 16 18 73 17 34 15 279 3 31 6 17 3 3 2 18 9 54 5 35 17 203 3 63 4 19 4 4 5 22 35 70 9 39 14 291 2 42 0 15 5 11 6 18 12 50 8 32 8 209 2 18 3 11 6 3 0 6 8 5 18 27 17 124 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 8 4 201 87 31 9 90 65 30 26 9 6 10 18 75 27 168 99 122 57 25 0 63 0 50 14 890 404 REGISTERED on BEACH - All Groups Class A Class B 5 134 16 56 17 9 5 39 88 84 24 39 24 570 2 92 8 34 21 7 10 28 90 63 0 0 14 369 STEWARD DEPARTMENT The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Totals AH Groups Class A Class B 4 3 60 25 11 3 13 16 3 3 6 2 5 3 10 14 35 28 35 50 11 9 23 15 14 9 162 248 The sixth annual Community Services Award of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO, was presented December 19, at the SIU hall here. For the first time, the award was made to a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller, Jr. Charles Keller is distinguished by his contribution to various community projects. Among those Seafarer Thomas Lundy has with which he is connected are; Public Affairs Research Council just completed a fast trip to Spain of Louisiana, the President's Com­ on the Transchamplain. mittee for Equal Opportunity in Housing, a member of the Na­ tional Citizens Committee, Com­ munity Relations Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the President's Committee on The backbone of Russian Communism is in danger of be­ Urban Housing. coming a victim of progress and Kremlin leaders are embarrassed The award was presented by as well as worried about it. In a country where unemployment Robert Quinn, New Orleans Com­ cannot exist by guarantee of its own Constitution, joblessness is munity Services chairman. rising at an alarming rate—largely due to automation. Mrs. Rosa F. Keller is an active According to Dmitri Pospielovsky, an authority on Soviet participant in the United Fund, affairs, about 12 percent of the 110 million Russians currently League of Women Voters, a board in the labor force are actually out of work. In addition to this, member of the New Orleans Pub­ available figures indicate that of the 14 million Russians now lic Library, and is associated with looking for jobs only about five million—or less than half— the Urban League of Greater New will find work in industry under the present five-year plan Orleans. In addition, she is Chairwhich ends in 1970. TOTAL SHIPPED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 13 37 18 16 3 0 5 13 7 5 6 5 14 6 5 9 5 4 1 9 18 6 12 7 2 48 22 3 8 13 16 30 29 21 8 4 8 188 133 109 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 5 1 162 36 16 9 90 48 6 14 11 5 11 2 69 12 131 90 84 56 14 6 43 0 38 12 680 285 Automation Hiking Soviet Unemployment Perldns Lundy man "of the Hospitality Committee for foreign visitors for the Foreign Relations Association. New Oileans All members are reminded that they are invited to the Christmas dinner at the hall on Christmas day. Family, in-laws, and friends are cordially welcome. Mobile Jack Filli^hlm is' registered and would like to get his AB's ticket. Charley Perkins had a long trip as steward aboard the Whiteh^i. A real SIU oldtimer, Charley lives here in Mobile. James Webb was second cook on the Cities Service Norfolk. He shipped out of the Gulf for twenty years. The Soviet Constitution "guarantees work by liquidation of unemployment" but, put to the test of a sharply rising birth rate since World War II and ever-increasing concentration on defense rather than domestic industry, this guarantee can no longer be backed up. Forced to slash investment expenditures, Moscow is doing most of its cutting in iron and steel products, chemicals and light industry. Already the Soviet iron and steel industry is some 60 percent mechanized or automated and plans for further costsaving progress along these lines is expected to put up to two million more workers out of jobs by 1971. In the meantime, the country's working-age population went up five million between 1961 and 1965 and the estimated in­ crease by 1970 is nine million more. Winter Idleness One of Russia's biggest unemployment problems lies in the fact that while about 30 million of its citizens live in rural areas, industry is centered in the large cities. During the winter months Soviet sources estimate that of the able-bodied farmers living on collectives, some 30 to 50 percent of them do not work. Also, efforts to open up Siberia as a partial solution to the unemployment problem has not met with the hoped for success. In some small Siberian industrial towns up to 25 percent of I workers are out of jobs and all in the area bitterly oppose the ® high cost of clothing, food and heating fuel. Soviet officials note with concern and annoyance that more and more workers are becoming migrant wanderers who lose an average of one month's employment each time they move from one job to another. An estimated one-third of workers in the north seek warmer southern climates. Others drift from city to farm and back again in search of jobs they cannot find. Econo­ mists explain that this is because of the decreasing need for workers on the farms and the decreasing availability of city jobs for those without special training. Two recent studies are viewed by Soviet officials with frank alarm by Moscow. One found that 94,000 miners have been displaced by automation and that 66 percent of those affected in the Moscow area had been unable to get new jobs. Similarly, 7,800 lost their jobs within a year after p^rogressive modern methods were brought into locomotive repair shops and even after retraining only half of them could find re-employment. By 1971, it is also predicted that automation of the Russian trans­ portation system will have idled some two million porters. Satellite Nations Affected With the exception of East Germany, unemployment is also becoming a problem in Soviet satellite nations, but they are at least taking steps to tide those out of work over with bare min­ imal state payments. Russia, on^the other hand, has no legislation whatever to provide for unemployment compensation. Solutions being sought by the Soviets to ease the jobless situ­ ation include keeping children in school—and out of the labor market—longer, state-run retraining centers and employment agencies, and requiring hiring of a minimum quota of young workers. Also there has been a tightening up on permits for citizens seeking jobs in the crowded cities and collective farms are being allowed to set up job-providing projects of their own—such as food canneries—^to tide them over during the winter months. However, the recently-announced one-year reduction in com­ pulsory military training for young men, and the tendency of Russian women to seek jobs for added income, will add consid­ erably to the Soviet labor force and the burden of providing it with jobs. The Soviet Union's Constitution may still theoretically "guarantee" jobs but the days of the completely planned economy, in which the Kremlin could push workers into industry whether production needs warranted them or not, are gone. In the new Communist economy, even skilled workers cannot all be sure of jobs. Some experts on Soviet affairs predict that instead of rely­ ing entirely on state-run enterprises in the future, Kremlin leaders will be forced more and more to use private enterprise to, absorb its unemployed citizens. �December 22, 1967 SEAFARERS Medicaid Critics 'Abuse' Cry Refuted by N.Y. State Study Page Seven LOG 'Gone With the Wind!' NEW YORK—Contrary to the insistence of its critics, New York State's Medicaid program has been used almost entirely by the destitute and low-income families for whom it was designed, a state study re­ leased last week showed. Opponents of the plan—^the most liberal of its kind in the nation— contended when it was passed last year that it was a "give-away" which would help families able to pay their own medical bills. However the study made last August and September of the two million Medicaid cardholers in New York State, none of them on welfare, showed that the average gross income of these families was less than $3,200 annually—about $61 a week—and that less than 10 percent of them had enough income to beat the cost of even a deductable payment toward Medicaid services. The study, made by the research office of the state Social Services Department, further found that some 56 percent of the households covered consisted of one or two persons with a gross income of about $35 a week and the rest averaged five persons living on an income of less than $93 a week. Also, 75 percent of all households had no private health insurance. Familes with a gross income of $10,000 or more made up only one-quarter of one percent and each of these consisted of seven or more persons. No Millionaires George W. Chesbro, first deputy commissioner of the Social Services Department said he "wouldn't consider a family of seven or eight with $10,000 affiuent There are no millionaires flocking in droves to the Medicaid program." "These facts indicate that Medicaid has been serving the citizens it was set up to serve—the destitute, the low-income groups, and others with medical care costs they cannot meet." Chesbro added. Medicaid, a federal-state-local program of comprehensive medical services to welfare clients and other families classified as "medically indigent," varies from state to state. The federal share is 50 percent with 25 percent each paid by state and local governments. Under the New York plan an average family of four, with one wage earner and a yearly net income of less than $6,000 can qualify for full coverage. Other states have different minimum wage requirements. Welfare recipients were not included in the study because thenincome is automatically considered to be at the poverty level. The Maryland Constitutional Convention has approved a tenta­ tive provision that calls for laws "for the protection and education of the citizens of the state against harmful and unfair business prac­ tices." Backers of the consumer protection measure said it was aimed at aiding the poor in deal­ ing with shady businessmen. The United Steelworkers of America have appointed James C. O'Brien, executive director of the union's Committee on Older and Retired Workers, as the Steelworker's new Political Action Di­ rector. O'Brien will replace Frank N. Hoffman who has retired to become staff director of the na­ tional Democratic Senatorial Cam­ paign Committee. The International Confedera­ tion of Free Trade Unions has filed another complaint with the Director-General of the Interna­ tional Labour Office protesting the "continued flagrant violation of trade union rights" in Rhodesia. According to the ICFTU there are at least 168 trade union lead­ ers being illegally detained in Rhodesia without charge or trial. Establishment of a reciprocal working agreement between American and Bermuda musicians has been announced by President Herman D. Kenin of the Musi­ cians and Secretary-General Charles Vaucrosson of the Ber­ muda Federation of Musisians & Variety Artists. Principal terms of the agree­ ment provide that requests from the Bermuda union to AFM for listing of Bermuda musicians on AFM's "unfair" or "defaulters" listings will be handled by AFM in the same manner it handles such requests from its own locals. AFM will approve contracts by its members for Bermuda engage­ ments, but it will reject such con­ tracts if the Bermuda union ob­ jects for reasons relating to its minimum scale or because the purchaser ot the music has an "unfair" or "default" status in Bermuda. <|> Teachers in Plainedge, N. Y., have chosen the AFL-CIO Ameri­ can Federation of Teachers as their bargaining agent, turning away from their previous repre­ sentation by Classroom Teachers Association, a National Education Association affiliate. The vote in a representation election was 203 for the Teachers to 158 for the Association. The Screen Actors Guild has negotiated a new agreement with animated TV motion picture pro­ ducers that will improve wages and working conditions for actors who are never seen. The so-called "off-camera voices" won raises in the basic pay scales depending on length of film and the number of voices used. Congressman Elmer J. Holland (D-Pa.), who has served in Con­ gress for the past i3 years, has announced that he will seek office again. Holland first entered Con­ gress in 1942 to fill an unexpired term. He did not seek national office again until he was elected to the 84th Congress to fill an­ other unexpired term. The liberal Democrats from Pittsburgh, who has won labor's endorsement each time, is a member of Local 1272 of the United Steelworkers. It now appears certain that the odious principle of "right-to-work"—the notorious tool of union busters whose sole purpose is to deny employees the right of free organiza­ tion and collective bargaining—^has been dealt a final death blow by the citizens of Oklahoma. The most recent defeat in Oklahoma, after 20 years of bombardment by all the big guns of the National Right-tp-Work Committee, is also a clear indication that states which have thus far spumed the compulsory open shop laws RTW committees strive for, want no part of stifling the U.S. trade union move­ ment. Further successes by RTW advocates are, as AFL-CIO President George Meany so aptly put it last week, apparently "a dead issue in this country." After their national anti-labor efforts had drawn nothing but blanks for more than four years, the RTW committees had pinned all their hopes this year on adding Oklahoma to the other 19 states which have been in steady economic decline since enacting rightto-work laws. True to their formula, the right-to-workers pulled out all the stops to ramrod their restrictive legislation down the throats of Oklahomans. In order to secure the 104,000 petition signatures needed to gain another state-wide referendum, like the one they lost in 1964, they brought in all of their highpowered fund-raising and propaganda talent. They even offered to buy signatures to get the required amount. But they fell flat. The citizens of Okla­ homa, like those of other states who have repelled RTW advances time and again, had time to see the right-to-work myth for what it really is. Contrary to the claim made by NRTWC that they thump for open-shop laws to stimulate business and advance the economy of the states, they are really seeking the open shop in order to destroy established unionism and bring back the free-wheeling management abuses and discriminatory hir­ ing practices that the organized labor move­ ment has fought to abolish. U.S. citizens everywhere have also had ample time to see what has happened to the states who swallowed the big lie and passed RTW laws under Section 14(b) of the TaftHartley Act. With the exception of Nevada, which derives its income almost entirely from gambling and tourist money earned outside its borders, every single one of them has experienced a steady economic decline of ruinous proportions. Before right-to-work legislation most of these states—mostly in the south—were be­ low the average national per capita income, with a few above. But today all are below average and still slipping. With RTW laws came business and personal bankruptcies, lost homes, lost jobs, and a sharp drop in new construction and sales of everything from automobiles and ap­ pliances to bare necessities such as food and clothing. Those who could, pulled up stakes and left their home states; countless more who couldn't had to remain and live with the new law. There remains little doubt that those who escaped RTW in its earlier days don't want it now and will never want it. But the NRTWC and its state affiliates will continue to per­ petuate themselves by milking fellow union haters of new funds with false promises of what will never be. The only way to stop them is redoubled efforts on the part of all of us in the labor movement to secure repeal by Congress of the infamous Section 14(b) which set them up in business. �'• \ Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG December 22, 1967 AFL'CIO Maritime Trades Department this month held its three-day biennial convention in Bal Harbour, Florida, More than 200 delegates, representing 37 international unions affiliated with the MTD and the department's port councils throughout North America, were in attendance. On this page are some of the photos taken during the sessions. MTD President Paul Hall speaks to convention delegates in support of a plan to set up conference of all transportation unions for a stronger collective bargaining position. A t 1 SiUNA Vice President Morris Weisberger (at left) chats with Firefighters Union President William Buck. Cesar Chavez, Farm. Workers Organizing Dir., and Asst. Dir. Larry Itliong (left) talk to President Hall. IBEW Secretary Joseph Keenan greets Senators Magnuson, (D-Wash.) (right) and Bartlett (D-Alaska). Philadelphia Mayor James Tate (left) with Joe Lewis of AFL-CIO Union Label & Service Trades Dept. Vice Admiral Lawson P. Ramage, Commander of Military Sea Transport Service, ^addresses delegates. SIUNA Vice Pres. Keith Terpe (L) talks with Santiago P. Abreu, Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico. Andrew J. Biemiller, Dir. AFL-CIO Legislative Dept. AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany called ^or upgrading of U.S. fleet in the public interest. At left is MTD President Hall. James W. Gulick, Acting Administrator of MARAD. MTD Pres. Hall chats with Machinists Pres. P. L. Siemiller (R) and RCIA Pres. James A. Suffridge. Director Walter Davis of the AFL-CIO's Education Dept. SlU Vice President AL Tanner (R) and Pres. Leo Dennis of Railway Clerks during brief pause. �Pmge Nine SEAFARERS LOG December 22, 1967 ^~\ver 900 delegates from across the nation, representing all segments of organized labor, attended the biennial convention of the AFL-CIO held in Bal Harbour, Florida, earlier this month. Progressive policies aimed at improving every facet of American life were discussed and formu­ lated during the four-day proceedings. Some photos of convention sessions appear on this page. Dir. Sargent Shriven of U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity was speaker. Betty Furness, Presidential Advisor on Consumer Affairs, delivers speech. SlUNA's delegation to convention listens as proceedings of the day get under way. George Meany, AFL-CIO president, welcomes Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz as he arrives to speak to delegates, Delegates from all segments of the organized labor movement in America gathered for AFL-CIO convention to set aims and goals for progra°ms of next two years. SlUNA and MTD President Paul Hall and John J. Grogan, president of lUMSWA, talk things over during brief break in proceedings. U. S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark also spoke to delegates. A: fit ' Alan Boyd, Secretary of Trans­ portation was another guest. International vice presidents Lindsey Williams and Steve Edney (right) were among SlUNA delegates to the sessions. Motion picture personality Charlton Heston, President of the Screen Actors Guild, has talk with Pres. Meany after session. �December 22, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Pagre Ten AFLCIO to Wage AlFOut Battle Against Conservative Threat in '68 Seafarer Rozalski Retires on Pension employment insurance and work­ men's compensation because of inadequate state laws. • Urged a national effort to humanize technological change to alleviate the damage and disrup­ tion caused by rampant automa­ tion geared to engineering and financial concepts. • Stressed the continuing need for major improvements in social security benefits and public assist­ ance programs. • Cited the need for enact­ ment of legislation setting out . a comprehensive national man­ power policy keyed to a commit­ SIU Representative George McCartney (left) presents Waclaw Rozment to full employment, making alslci with his first pension check in the New York hall. Rozalski sailed 25 years and his last job was AB on Sea-Land Summit. the government the employer of last resort. • Called again for a clearly warranted increase in the mini­ mum wage to $2 an hour, cov­ erage of all workers and a 35 hour work-week. The convention's strongly re­ maritime industry spokesmen who (Continued from Page 3) affirmed support for the Johnson Administration's policies in Viet- government tolerance of "run­ emphasized the common concern Nam to halt Communist aggres­ away flag" shipping, criticized of labor and management for the proposals to build U.S. ships in future of the merchant marine and sion in Southeast Asia. foreign yards and urged federal from government officials, includ­ subsidies to develop the world's ing Maritime Administrator James first nuclear-powered merchant Gulick, Federal Mediation & Con­ ciliation Director William E. Simfleet. The convention dealt with a kin and Vice Admiral L. P. Ram­ broad range of issues—from a. a-re, commander of the Military strong endorsement of the Ameri­ Sea Transport Service. Collective bargaining in the can commitment in Vietnam, to by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative consumer legislation, the crisis of United States "is doing a very good the cities and the battle against job," Simkin told the delegates. The prolonged hearing on the sinking of the Panoceanic Faith "poverty and intolerance." Over the last seven years, he ended last week in San Francisco. The board, headed by Rear Labor's political role was said, statistics show "that the aver­ Admiral Chester R. Bender, will probably issue its findings in five stressed both in convention res­ age guy loses a day on strike iln months. The ship sank in a storm off Alaska, October 9, with the olutions and in a major address over two years in time . . . that is loss of 36 lives. ^ by Philadelphia's recently re­ a pretty small price to pay for Hearings of this nature can of serve a useful purpose in prevent­ elected Mayor James H. J. Tate. freedom." Tate said he came to the con­ course never make up for lives ing a repetition of the fate met by Praises Federal Mediator lost, but we hope that they will the crewmembers of the Pan- vention to tell the story of what oceanic Faith. Hall responded with praise for the labor movement can do politi­ federal mediators and a declara­ cally when it unites, when it is San Francisco tion that the maritime industry It's been a long time since aroused," and when the cause is would have been much better off we've seen snow out here, but right. if more use had been made of this He told the delegates how he Seafarers who live in and around type of third-party assistance to had gone into both the Demo­ San Diego and Los Angeles saw bargaining rather than the "per­ cratic primary and general elec­ Continuing research to produce a better and safer hull design some of the white stuff last week. tion as an underdoe, opposed by manent umpire" type of arbi­ have borne fruit and a new model has been tested that appreciably However, we haven't noticed any two-thirds of the old guard Dem­ tration. reduces slamming and may eventually replace the design that is of the boys who ship out of here ocratic ward leaders. Ramage told the convention regularly looking for another run now being used on most Amer- ^ that American merchant seamen Labor was in his corner, but power to maitnain the same speed because of the snowy conditions, ican freighters. have "never failed" the armed the party organization considered in rough seas than the other and we dont' figure to lose any forces in any emergency. labor a "paper tiger" politically. The forebody of most Amer­ model. men to the Puerto Rico run. Just as the nation must have "a Important as was the Philadel­ ican cargo ships is the U-shape, Less Power Needed Shipping is still brisk in this Navy adequate to defend all our phia election, Tate stressed, "the more or less unchanged since it port. We paid-off and signed-on national interest," the admiral In a full-sized ship, the naval 1968 election will be even more was adopted around 1918. The the following ships: Norberto said, so must it have a strong architect said, his form would re­ important—for the nation and for new hull form tested is more of Capay, Kenyon Victory, Raphael merchant fleet. He added: quire an average of 2,100 less the world." a U-V shape, closer in design to The MTD closed its three-day The all-out labor political ef­ those used by designers abroad. horsepower for propulsion through Semmes, Lynn Victory, Los An­ geles, Steel Recorder, Steel Ap­ convention with the unanimous fort must be duplicated in the Its development, by naval archi­ seas with 10-foot high waves. prentice, Longlines, American re-election of its three top officers: The test results were given at congressional and presidential tect Harry S. Townsend, was President Paul Hall, Executive Pride, Seatrain Louisiana, Canton a symposium of the Society of elections, Tate urged, "if orga­ prompted after it was discovered Secretary-Treasurer Peter M. McNaval Architects and Marine En­ Victory, Lucile Bloonifield, and nized labor is to continue in its that the forward bottoms of all Gavin, and Vice President Jack gineers that met in New York last role as champion of the people." the Oakland. The Columbia is in 10 ships of a new fleet of fast McDonald. month. First, two five-foot models The convention heard also from | transit. freighters had suffered damage which cost an average of $50,000 were tested in the model basin of Seattle a year in repairs on each of the the Davidson Laboratory at the Shipping has fallen off some Stevens Institute of Technology, vessels. SIU since our last report, but the pic­ then larger 11V2-loot models with The tests grew out of a desire propellers were tested at the hy­ ture for the future looks bright, NovemlMir 1 - Novembar 30* IW to do something about this prob­ dromechanics laboratory of the due to grain ships to India and lem. Slanuning occurs when the Naval Ship Research and Devel­ • Arhounf: V Number <»f MSTS-chartered vessels running to bow rises out of the water as it opment Center in Washington. • Paid. Benefits Vietnam. cuts through oncoming waves and Measurements of the pressure $ 51*444.52 4*720 then comes down hard on the sur­ of impact forces on the forward Claude Pritchett, just off the I^OsRifnl 85,164.40 •34Death Benefits .. face of the water. The pounding bottoms were taken as well as re­ Seattle as chief cook, is waiting 276*688.00 jf*030 Disability BfifieflW the hull takes is both costly and cordings of speed, power, pitch, for a new ship. 5,463.00 29 •Jfiatemtty• dangerous. heave and other factors. 81,466.93 Woody Lawton was bosun on Depsmdents ^neflts 402 Townsend said that results of The tests were backed by the the Manhattan and had a long trip lOptical Benefits ........... 12,266.92 813 tests indicated his design was the Naval Architects, American Bu­ 32,752.00 equal of the old one in smooth reau of Shipping, the Maritime aboard this super-tanker. After |,Out"Palient Benefits ......... 4/!iM)3 545,245.77 water, while in simulated rough Administration, American ship- resting awhile, this 29-year SIU I'Vacatlon Benefits . ^ > 11*231 seas the force on the bottom of lines, shipyards and the United member will catch another ship. iTotal Welfare* Vacation ' 635^51841 1*321 the new model was about halved. Salvage Association of which We have four ships in transit, Also, it took substantially less Townsend is vice-president. paid-off one and signed-on two. (Continued from Page 3) Dominating much of the con­ vention was the theme of the serious challenge to the future of the trade union movement posed by the conservative coalition in Congress and its bid for control of the next Congress with result­ ing anti-labor and anti-progress legislation. The convention's reaction was expressed in the resolution on po­ litical action in which it declared that the developing political threat to the trade union movement must be met by a maximum mobiliza­ tion of labor's resources behind COPE in the 1968 elections. A meeting of the AFL-CIO General Board during the conven­ tion heard a detailed analysis of the situation in Congress and the political problems coming up next year with Meany summing up that the federation was neither opti­ mistic nor pessimistic about 1968 but simply determined to mount the most extensive drive ever. Convention Positions In terms of national programs the convention took these posi­ tions; • Gave Congress a blueprint for action to protect the health, safety and buying power of the American consumer. • Called for an expansion of the war on poverty by Congress and the Administration and by labor at the local level. • Reaffirmed its conviction that the American economy can support the extension of social advances at home while meeting the needs of Vietnam and called for further action by the govern­ ment to implement the policies spelled out in the Employment Act of 1946. •' Spelled out its determination to achieve full equality for all minority groups in all aspects of American life, noting the accom­ plishments to date and the long distance still to be traveled. • Called for a comprehensive national health insurance program as the key to dealing effectively with the 'mounting problem of health care. • Urged a beefed-up drive on air and water pollution to correct the present weaknesses in funds and enforcement • Detailed specific programs for the development, management and conservation of natural re­ sources for the benefit of all citi­ zens. • Assailed extremists of both the right and left as a continuing threat to American life. • Called for a massive national effort to provide quality education for America's youth, regardless of race, background or income. • Reasserted the need for mini­ mum federal standards for un­ MTD Convention Supports Transport Union Lfnic-Up The Pacific Coast /ifeur Hull Design Adds Protection Against Heavy Pounding of Sou • 'jti: ¥:M.. �December 22, 1967 Union Pays Bills During Illness To The Editon I am writing this letter so I can tell everyone concerned about my appreciation for what the Union has done for my wife and I. I was in the hospital in April and had an emergency opera­ tion. The union was of the greatest help to us during this time. Then in October, my wife went into the hospital for a seri­ ous operation. Again, the Union came forth with help beyond belief. I re­ cently learned that the SIU paid all of my wife's hospital bill. I would like to say we always read the LOG and I sincerely hope that you will print this letter showing our deep appreciation for what the SIU has done for us. Sincerely, George Black Galveston, Texas Crew Helped Out During Emergency To The Editor: I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for the kindness and thoughtfulness ex­ tended to me by the entire .crew of the Robin Gray during the serious illness suffered by my wife. This enabled me to fly home immediately. Gratefully, Frederick Osborne SEAFARERS These budget-cutters seem to be trying to regain those thrill­ ing days of yesteryear when the lollipop was king and the U.S.A. was mighty, invincible, and low-priced. I submit that those days were not, to put it succinctly, so hot. What they lacked, aside from the evils that did exist then, were the problems of overpopulation, nuclear war, and competition between huge and powerful in­ ternational alliances so techno­ logically-advanced that the fate of the planet Earth could be swiftly determined by one*single move—possibly even by acci­ dent. The time we live in is peril­ ous. The solution to diminish­ ing the dangers, and to making life better for all people—threebillion now and six billion in about 30 years—is not to cut down on programs designed to achieve this goal. Specifically, it is foolish and dangerous for the House to slash foreign aid ap­ propriations to the lowest level since 1948. The only effect this reactionary move can have is to force the poorer nations to either buckle their belts—if there are any notches left to buckle—or to turn to the Com­ munist countries for aid, and, possibly, for friendship. In cutting welfare programs and in calling for bills to sup­ press riots instead of the causes of riots—poverty, hunger, dis­ ease, educational deprivation, discrimination, and so on— Congressional reactionaries are doing a great deal more harm to the people of this country than the troubles they hope to quell. Richard Dalton ^ U.S. Maritime Should Be No. 1 To The Editor: This past year, I had the hpnor and pleasure to sail with the SIU as an AB, after a lapse of 20 years. As a Democratic Committee­ man from the Philadelphia Third Congressional District, I have seen the great progress the Union has made for the benefit of the workingman. I read in the LOG with great interest the fight the Union is making for the upgrading of our merchant marine. In a nation as great as ours, the merchant marine should be in a top position, and stay there. The U.S. merchant ma­ rine's economic growth and maintaining its position as our fourth arm of defense, is a great deal. To all those involved, keep up the good work. To the Union, officials and membership, I wish to take this opportunity to wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Yours truly, Joseph Homer 4/ Budget-Cutting No Solution To the Editor: "Cut Social Security, cut for­ eign aid, cut welfare programs, and the future's delayed." That apparently is the motto of most of the House members who seem to enjoy touching bottom. They are much like the bird who always flew backwards iii order to see where he had been. — Border Jumpers Hurt Economy To The Editor: Some U.S. Companies have joined the runaway ship own­ ers in the constant battle to find workers they can pay less money to than their American counterparts. Instead of Liberia or Panama, the industrialists have settled on Mexico as their new home. Not only are the American companies taking jobs and wages away from Americans, but they are not helping the Mexico economy to a notice­ able degree. It is believed as many as 100 companies have set up operations South of the border. I hope the Government will put an end to this practice. Paul Raichle ^ Romney Follows Company Line To The Editor: It is interesting to note that moderate Republicans refer to Michigan Governor Georee Romney as a moderate candi­ date, even a Liberal. Considering his anti-labor statements, this is almost as funny as saying Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan are Liberal. Consider Romney's statements at the University of Denver Law School, when he stated tliat unions are acquiring "monopolies" that "threaten our whole economy." His statements on labor make one wonder how another socalled liberal. Governor Rocke­ feller, can support him. Ted Neiderhuher LOG Page Eleven Seafarer Lee SavoU Retails Bouts As Contender forHeavyweight Crown Among the crew of the Ocean Evelyn during a recent voyage, was a deck maintenance man named Lee Savold. The name is undoubtedly familiar to fight fans, since Lee Savold was one of the better heavyweights in the 1940's, frequently ranked in the top ten among division contenders. Although Lee never fought officially for the World Cham­ pionship, he was recognized in England and most of Europe as heavyweight champ when he knocked out Bruce Woodcock of England, in the fourth round at White City Stadi­ um, London, on June 6, 1949. When Joe Louis retired, Lee, Gus Lesnovich, Jersey Joe WolSavold cott and Ezzard Charles were to be in a tournament for the title. Lee had been committed to the Woodcock fight and Lesnovich had contracted for a fight in Europe, so the tourney was not held. Charles won eventual uni­ versal recognition as champion. Lee, now 52 years old, lives in Paramus, N. J. He was bom on a farm and ranch in Canby, Minne­ sota. Lee recalled that his first fight was as a substitute at a county fair in Canby. He was only 15 years old at the time. Since it was the main event, he started out as a main event fighter. Dur­ ing a career that spanned some 20 years, he fought many of his di­ Bruce Woodcock (right) misses with a right during the last round vision's biggest names. of his fight with Lee Savold, on June 6, 1950. Savold won fight, Heads for the City held in London, and was recognized as European heavyweight champ. Like so many boys from the small towns, Lee decided to leave contest. Minus the draws and no and Baer all had their chance at home and head for the big city, contest bout, he won 72, lost 31, the heavyweight title. which in his case was St. Paul, in 106 fights. Lee is the possessor of a fine Minn. Here, he was discovered by Madison Square Garden was sense of humor. When asked by a well-known boxer, Mike Gib­ the scene for one of Lee's most a shipmate who gave him his bons. Gibbons took young Lee on memorable bouts. In 1948, he toughest fight, Lee replied, "my the boxing circuit, hooking fights fought Gino Bonavino, an Italian landlord." But, in a serious vein, all over the U. S., from big city fighter, and KO'd him in the first Lee thought Lem Franklin, who arenas to smaller cities like Des round. It took all of 45 seconds to stood 6' 5 inches and weighed well Moines, Iowa. In those days, box­ dispose of the Italian visitor, still over 200 pounds, was his toughest ing thrived and getting fights the shortest fight in the long his­ foe. Lee's record against Franklin wasn't hard. Working your way to tory of the Garden. was two wins and a loss, including the top against tough competition a hard-fought TKO of Franklin in Last Minute Substitute was harder, however. Chicago Stadium, in 1943. Ironically, the fight was almost Lee's first bout was a six-round Lee fought Joe Louis during the decision over Johnny Marcus in cancelled. Lee was a last-minute great champ's comeback, and was St. Paul. Shortly afterwards, he substitute and New York State's knocked out in six rounds, in New knocked out Ford Smith in San Boxing Commissioner, the late York's Madison Square Garden. Francisco, the first of his 53 Eddie Egan, objected on the Shortly afterwards, another great knockouts. He won an additional grounds that Lee, who had been fighter. Rocky Marciano knocked 19 by decision, lost 23 on points inactive awhile, was not in shape. Lee out, also in the sixth round, and was stopped only seven times. The Garden matchmaker argued in Philadelphia and Lee then de­ He had two draws, lost one on a to get the fight and Egan finally cided to hang up his gloves. foul and one bout was ruled no agreed. Perhaps the first big name Vietnam Reunion fighter Lee met was Buddy Baer, the less distinguished brother of former heavyweight champ, Max Baer. Lee lost in an eight-rounder in Des Moines. However, his Eastern debut was an impressive The San Francisco office of one, as he scored a technical American-Export Isbrantsen knockout aver "Big" Jim Robin­ Lines, Inc. will dose after De­ son in the third round of a fight cember 29, or possibly just in New York on January 10, 1940. prior to Christmas. This office That same year, Lee lost a 12has several articles of un­ rounder in New York to the great claimed personal effects be­ Billy Conn, former light-heavy longing to the following Sea­ champ, who eventually went on to farers: fight Joe Louis. Frank Adkins, Western Clipper; Oran K. Templeton, Among the big names Lee Western Clipper. battled were Lou Nova, whom These men are advised to Lee knocked out in Washington claim their property as soon in 1942 and again in Chicago's as possible. As soon as the Wrigley Field a year later, Tami Ralph Wilson, who sails in Steel company knows who will rep-1 Mauriello, who defeated Lee twice Designer's engine dept., saw his resent Western Agencies in in New York, in 1942 and '43, son, George on trip to Vietnam. San Francisco, they will try I to transfer any unclaimed per-1 and Arturo Godoy, whom Lee George sailed as oiler before he sonal effects to the new agent. fought to a no-contest decision in joined the Army. The two had 1946. Nova, Mauriello, Godoy, sailed together on the Columbia. Seafarers Gear Being Held �Page Twelve SEAFARERS December 22, 1967 LOG SIU Lifeboat Class No, 191 Graduates From tlie Sliipi at The Mount Washington (Victory Carriers) is on a "run for your life," according to ship's delegate Manuel Rendueles. The ship has been on a busy schedule and port time has been limited, he reports. With a fine steward department headed by steward Robert Ferrandiz, the ship has been a good feeder, Rendueles reports. The ^ crew gave a vote of thanks, espe­ to provide a fine meal, Triana- Lambis, George Herrea, Larry cially, for the fine Thanksgiving fillos reported. Turning out the Bullard, Rolin Manuel, Drosalio vittles were: chief cook Richard Ybarro, Fernando Urias and Clar­ dinner. "We have a clean swim­ Sessions, ably assisted by Phil ence Fontenot. ming pool and the crew has been enjoying it, along with the air con­ ditioning," wrote Brother Rendu­ eles. The Seafar­ ers found a couple of stowaways on board, when they left Subic Bay. They were taken off the ship in Rendueles Singapore. In the Persian Gulf, a new Captain joined the ship, wrote Rendueles. SlU Pension Benefits Give Security To Seven More Seoforer Veterans Bogovic Treyes Mazet Ocean Anna (Maritime Over­ seas) Seafarers "had a fine Thanks­ giving dinner and the crew had a fine day," accord­ ing to chief stew­ ard Pete Triantafillos. The vessel was en route to Antwerp, Bel­ gium. The Stew­ ard department Triantafillos worked very hard 1. i •• I; ' P •'' I' l'«' l>< 1^ Dietrich The names of seven Seafarers have been added to the list of SIU men who have retired on an SIU pension. The seven new SIU pensioners include: Philip West, Antonio Treyes, Edwin Diet­ rich, John Marchant, Joseph ^ Bogovic, Frank Mazet and Rus­ in Norfolk and sailed as bridge tender. A native of Mathews, Va., sell Morrison. he now makes his home in Nor­ Edwin Dietrich joined the SIU folk. Marchant was employed by in the port of New York. He was the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail­ born in New Jersey and lives with road. his wife, Josephine in Westwood, Philip West sailed with the P. P. N.J. Martin Co. He was born in Dela­ John Marchant joined the SIU ware and now lives in Philadel­ phia with his wife, Ethel. West join­ ed the Union in the port of Phil­ adelphia and sail­ ed as a deckhand. Antonio Treyes Quick action by Seafarers aboard the Columbia Banker averted last shipped for West the Taylor and a disaster when fire broke out as the ship was heading for Viet­ nam, chief steward and meeting secretary Fazil Ali reported to Anderson Towing Co., as a cook. He joined the SIU in the port of the LOG. Ali wrote, joining the overflow of Philadelphia. Treyes and his wife, At 1:10 p.m., November 20, diesel oil, "the decks became a Lillian, reside in that city. Sea­ the general alarm sounded, Ali sheet of flame." All hands re­ wrote. Third cook John Maples, sponded immediately, manning the farer Treyes was born in the Phil­ discovered a fire in the ship's gal­ fire hoses and extinguishers. Hav­ ippine Islands. ley was simultaneously rousing all ing been trained for just such an hands. Saloon emergency, the men knew just messman Nathan what to do. "Their prompt action Adams observed averted what could have been a deisel oil flowing disaster," wrote Ali. onto the deck Cariying Military Cargo through the over­ flow pipe and a , Because the Columbia Banker few seconds later was carrying military cargo, two "winds whipped Army men. Lieutenant Bruce Morrison Marchant the fuel through a Bowman and Sergeant Bill Brocka galley port hole ington were aboard. Ali reported Joseph Bogovic joined the SIU onto the already hot range," Ali that Bowman, an old salt with 82 in the port of New York. He was reported. days at sea, was "quick to man a born in Yugoslavia and now re­ As the fire shot up two decks. hose," during the blaze. sides in New York City. Bogovic Ali, aided by chief cook Ed sailed as a floatman and was em­ A Final Tribute Taylor, made a quick change in ployed by the New York Central the menu and served a cold sup­ Railroad. per, but a mighty tasty one, the Russell Morrison joined the SIU crew agreed. By 7 p.m., Ali re­ ported, the electricians checked in the port of Baltimore. He is a the circuits and the deck gang had native of Massachusetts and now the galley scraped and ready for makes his home in Saverna Park, painting. Md. Morrison sailed in the deck The following morning, break­ department and his last ship was fast was served on schedule, the Aloca Master. "thanks to a crew that was really Frank Mazet was bom in Bel­ on the ball." The Columbia Bank­ gium and lives in New York, er is now unloading her cargo in Da Nang, Vietnam, Ali reports. where he joined the SIU. A mem­ Brother Ali joined the SIU in ber of the engine department, 1957, in the Port of New York, Mazet's last ship w£; the Robin where he makes his home. Locksley. Quick Action by SIU Crew Extinguishes Shipboard Fire D. t. Redmond, AB, lowers wreath into sea from the Anchorage, In honor of Panoceanic Faith crew­ men who lost their lives. Union brothers from Seattle contributed money for the floral tribute. STORIESandPI These men received- a lifeboat ticket on Nov. 28, after passing Coast Guard examinations. They attended Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship In New York City. In front row, L-R, are: Hector Rosado, Santiago Nuhez, Edmund Sorensen. In the second row: In­ structor Paul McGaharn, Jim Dower, Ray Kayser, Evarlsto Pantoja. FINAL DEPARTURES Elmer Dickerson, 38: Heart dis­ Raymond Drouillard, 52: Brother Drouillard died on Octo- ease claimed the life of Brother Dickerson on No­ ber 25, at St. Mary's Hospital, vember 16, at the USPHS Hospital, Duluth, Minn. He was a native of Galveston, Texas. Minnesota and re­ He joined the Un­ sided in Saginaw, ion in the port of Minn. Brother Houston. Born in Drouillard joined Louisiana, he the Union in Dulived in Humble, Hk 7 luth and sailed as Texas. Brother linesman. He was employed by Dickerson sailed as AB and he the Great Lakes Towing Co. Dur­ was last employed by G and H ing World War II, he served in Towing Co. Surviving is his wife, the Army. Surviving is his wife, Mary, of Humble. Burial was in Marian. Brother Drouillard was Rosewood Memorial Park, Harris buried in Grand Lake Cemetery, County, Texas. Grand Lake Township, Minn. Boyd Amsberry, 71: Brother Amsberry died on October 31, in USPHS Hospital, Seattle, Wash. He was born in the state of Washing­ ton and resided in Seattle at the time of death. A steward, he joined the Union in Mo­ bile. His last ship was the Transnorthern. Brother Amsberry was in the Navy from 1917 to 1923. Surviving is a nephew. Rex Bliss of Seattle. The body was cre­ mated at Hawthorne Lawn Me­ morial Park, Mt. Vernon, Skagit, Wash. Harvey Glotzer, 28: A heart ailment claimed the life of Brother Glotzer, Oct. 22, while at sea aboard the Transyork. He was a native of Brooklyn, where he made his home. Brother Glotzer joined the Union in the port of New York. He had been sailing as OS. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Ada Glotzer of Brooklyn. The burial was in Machtelah Cemetery, Long Island, N. Y. Marcelino Mdkatangay, 66: Brother Makatangay died on October 22 at the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N. Y. He was a native of the Phil' ippine Islands and resided in New York. He sailed as a cook and baker. Brother Makatangay joined the union in New York and his last ship was the Steel Scientist. He is survived by a sister, Marcellina Mendez of Quezon City, Philippine Islands. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, N. J. ^1. Jack Williams, 60: Brother Wil­ liams died on November 17, at Memorial Hospi­ tal, Panama City, Fla. He was on an SIU pension at the time of his death. He was born in Tifton, Ga. and lived in ..I New York while he was an active Seafarer. Upon retirement, he re­ sided in Lynn Haven, Fla. Broth­ er Williams was a chief elec­ trician and joined the SIU in New York. His last ship was the Chatham. He is survived by his wife, Gladys, of Lynn Haven. The burial was in Moultrie, Ga. �December 22, 1967 SEAFARERS Relaxing in Amsterdam Enjoying a good meal and some Dutch beer ashore are Seafarers from the Globe Carrier. From left, Stan Cieslak, deck maintenalice, Shir­ ley Nicholson, AB: Ed Abualy, bosun; Francis Donovan, AB; Marvin Howard, AB. The Globe Carrier took a load of coal to Amsterdam. AmiwLs-;;;; Audrey Mae Wilson, bora No­ vember 7, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Aubrey Wilson, Mobile, Ala­ bama. Jose Hiram Rodriguez, bora December 2, 1966, to Steafarer and Mrs. Jose Rodriguez, Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico.. I ' Shane Limes, bora November 7, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. David Limes, Solvang, California. Lisa Myers, bora October 12, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bruce Myers, Harbor View, Ohio. ^ Steve Norris Smymonowrid, fjorn October 16, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Norris Smymanowski, Baltimore, Maryland. Keith Tamlyn, born August 12, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ ert T. Tamlyn, St. Ignace, Mich­ igan. Lori Lynn Stevens, born June 21, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Calvin Stevens, Mobile, Alabama. Jacqueline Angotti, bora May 2', 1967, to Seafarer Ronald E. and Mrs. Jacqueline Angotti, Chicago, Illinois. 4^ Sebrina Richards, bora August 20, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Tom A. Richards, San Francisco, California. Anthony Grant, bora July 25, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willie Grant, Jacksonville, Florida. 4^ Frances Sylvia, born June 10, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis Sylvia, Hayward, Cali­ fornia. 4^ Lisa Andrea Brauner, born Oc­ tober 27, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Christian John Brauner, Jr., Metairie, Louisiana. 4^ Sean and Sherman Smith, born November 1, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs Alfred Smith, Somerdale, New Jersey. Bagle Traveller Docks in Yokohama Page Thirteen LOG Grim Reminder of Faith Tragedy Sighted hy Steei Seafarer Crew An empty lifeboat served as a grim reminder to Seafarers aboard the Steel Seafarer of the tragedy that struck the crewmembers of the Panoceanic Faith October 9. Comello Preclarq, AB on the Steel Seafarer, recalled how the lifeboat was sighted. "We were searching for survivors and everyone who could stand watch was on deck," Preclaro said. About 5 p.m. we saw the lifeboat, shot a line to the raft and after rigging a block and tackle, we pulled it. aboard. We kept the lifeboat on the ship until we reached Coos Bay, Oregon. Then we turned it over to the Coast Guard," Preclaro reported to the LOG. Seafarer George McKlatchy, who sailed as chief electrician, reported that several crewmem­ bers spotted the lifeboat. "All the men wanted to help look for sur­ vivors- We rigged up lights to While Steel Seafarer was clocked at Erie Basin, some crewmembers scan the sea during the night. discussed the efforts of the ship in trying to locate survivors of the When we were unable to find any Pan Oceanic Faith after vessel sank October 9. From L-R: Frank survivors, the crew became very Strates, FWT, Corne.llo Proclaro, AB, LOG Staffer Pete Weiss and downhearted." Chief electrician George McKlatchy. Ship's efforts were in vain. When the crew of the Steel Seafarer heard of the Panoceanic had previously sailed on the Pan- sels in the area. "We heard of oceanic Faith. Strates had kind Faith's distress they "knew at once words for the captain, John F. the ship's distress some 900 miles it was a Union ship." We "were Ogles, who was among those from Kodiak, Alaska," Strates said. It took about six hours for concerned about our union broth­ killed. the ship to arrive in the Faith's ers," Preclaro said. The Steel Seafarer was the first vicinity. Frank Strates, who sailed ship to relay the Faith's SOS to According to Strates, the Steel aboard the Steel Seafarer as FWT, the Coast Guard and other vesSeafarer "was bobbing all over the ocean like a corkscrew. All our cargo was unloaded in Bang­ kok. When we arrived on the scene, a Norwegian, Russian and Japanese ship were already there David J. Taylor and hunting for survivors, Strates Augustin W. Mtmdes Your mother, Mrs. Corinne added. Please get in touch with your Taylor, P. O. Box 455, West son, Robert, at 78 Futoomachi Strates said that Seafarers in Lake, La., is anxious to hear from the engine room knew of the dis­ Kokoku-ku, Yokohama, Japan. you. He is anxious to hear from you. aster when the captain made an announcement over the loud­ speaker shortly after ordering an increase in the ship's speed. Roy F. Pierce CImrles Ussin Please contact Eugene Weiss as "Everyone wanted to help Please contact Mrs. Sharen Van soon as possible, at 1748 Jasmine search for survivors," Strates re­ Zandt, Department of Public Welfare, Jefferson Parish, P. O. Ave., New Hyde Park, N. Y. ported to the LOG. "The men 11040. Box 99, Gretna, La. 70053. felt thirty eyes were better than two and a man in the water is awfully small." Strates was given a lifejacket Edward Achee Harold Sj^eer by a deckhand when he went on Please get in touch with Mrs. Please get in touch with the deck. "The storm was even worse Lydia Harvey, Covington, La., in Coast Guard in Seattle. the two days before the sinking. regard to an important matter. It was impossible to walk and chairs were being thrown about," he reported. Albert Weems Earl E. Gonyea The vessel was in contact with Your wife would like you to Kenneth Gonyea sends the fol­ the other ships, relaying what contact her at 1905 First Ave., lowing message: "Left the position each was able to accomplish in Columbus, Ga. 31901. I formerly had due to certain cir­ the search for survivors. The Steel cumstances. Am going to try and Seafarer searched for three days find another position if I possibly before they were told to discon­ Martin Thomas tinue their mission. can." Please contact the Methodist Hospital at 506 Sixth Street, Editor, ^ Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, as soon as SEAFARERS LOG, possible in regard to a very im­ 675 Fourth Ave., portant matter. Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 <1> 4^ 4^ 4^ —4^— 4^- 4^ CecU Gates Please contact Rosemary Goff, 831 - 29th Avenue, San Francisco, Calif., as soon as possible. <!>' These Seafarers arrived in Yokohama, Japan, after a long voyage to the Far East aboard the Eagle Traveller. From left to right: Paul Luteman, AB, Dominick Orsini, chief pumpman. Bill Joyner, bosun, George Pedersen, AB. Some of the Seafarers were paid-off in Yokohama, while others made the return trip to San Francisco. Michael Abernathy Please contact your" brother or father as soon as possible. Write Neil Abernathy, 10941 Iberia St., Mira Loma, Calif. 91752. I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please pot my name on your mailing list. fWnr inhrmation) NAAAE STREET ADDRESS CITY ••••• • STATE • • • a a. » • |H TO AVOID DWLICATION: If yow aie an old tubscrHaer and hava a dMmtpt S of eddraas, pleaaa give yewr %m«r addratt i>alew: E ^ 0TV: *• . * *««'«...«.« SSAHE ss �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG December 22, 1967 UNMIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved. and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller DistiUeries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin StiD," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) ^ Kingsport Press "World Book," "ChildcrafI" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) ^ Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguardintr the membership's capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AUantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund asreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charfce of time funds CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. months in the SEIAFARESRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ ard made only upon approval constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ headquarters of the various trust funds. gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping RETIRED BEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halis. If you fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendfeel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in ..ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is: cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take , Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standiug Union pol­ 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. icy of allowing them to retain their g<^ standing through the waiving of their dues. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of rac^, creed, color, ship. Know-your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Seafarers is' the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained the hest interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This establish^ policy has been political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ If at any time a Seafarer feds that any of the above rights have been violated, tional ports. The resiransibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which or that he has been denied his eonstitntlonal right of access to Union records or in­ consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, formation. he should immediately notify SIU President Pani Hail at headqnarters by from amoog its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. eortllied mail, return receipt requested. COLUMBIA BANKER SACRAMENTO (^cramento Trans­ cember 3—Chairman, John Maher; port). April 8—Chairman, W. P. Link; tary. FaxU Ali. Disputed OX" re delayed SecreUry, D. B. Sachm-. One man failed sailing in all departments, to be taken to join ship in San Pedro due to a family up with boarding patrolman. Otherwise, emergency. No beefs were reported by everything is running smoothly. Vote ot department delegates. Patrolman will be thanks to the steward department for contacted regarding air conditioner which doing a fine job. Crew thanked for thete is too small. Vote of thanks to the ship's cooperation. delegate and the entire steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ' SACRAMENTO (Sacramento Transport) Noveraher 27—Chairman. W. Link k; Secretary. D. B. %cher. Brother Wyatt was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT rennrted. • SACRAMENTO (Sacramento T^ransport), June 18—Chairman. V. Ferguson ; Secretary, D. Sacber. A number of beMis to be taken up with patrdman. Mail delivery has been bad this trip. GLOBOB EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ seas), November 12—Chairman, Clarence S. Jack; Secretary, Frank A. Radzvlla. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's delegate for a job well done. No beefs and no disputed OT. Elverything is running smoothly. CUBA VICTORY (Alcoa), December 3—Chairman, W. C. Sellers: Secretary, N. D. Cook. Little disputed OT in engine department which delegate is trying to clear up. Discussion held on sanitation. Motion made that something be done about sortt emitting from stack. <1>—R^ J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) —^— Peavy Paper MiB Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) r— Comet Rice Mills Co. products .(International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) MALDdEN VICTORY (Alcoa), no date —Chairman, L. G. Goodwin; Secretaryi A. Plekur. Brother A. Pickur was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No cooperation in steward department. Hatter to be taken up with the Captfin. MADAKET (Waterman), December 2— Chairman, Stanley A. Hoiden; Secretary, John T. Cranes. Brother J<mn Cranes was elected to serve as ship's delegate, 630.00 in ship's fund. No major beefs, everything' is running smoothly. ALCOA MASTER (Waterman). Novem­ ber 26—Chairman, M. T. Morris; Secre­ tary, B, Feely. Brother Tony Ferrara was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was 'extended to the steward department for a nice Thanks­ giving dinner and all around good food and service. Motion made to have trans­ portation paid from ship to 'tte hsU. <|> "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) HALDm VICTORY (Alcoa). October 1—Chairman, Andy Plekur; Secretary, Mr. Hsuklesd. Brother L. Q. Qoodwia was elected to serve as ^ip's dels^^ Motion made that C-card men should saQ: in group 2 and 3 before qnalifyiuff fhr group 1 jobs. GATEWAY CITY (Sea.Land)i Decem­ ber 8—Chairman, A. Carpenter; Secre­ tary. E Kaznowsky. Discussion held re­ garding the repair list. Vote at thanks was extended to the steward departmehf for a job well done No beefs reptnrted. SELMA VICTORY (South Atlanrie & Caribbean), November 19—Chairman. Daniel Browning; Secretary, William Lovett. Brother Alfred Eirsch was elected to serve, as ship's delegate. No beefs were "reported by department detail gates. The steward department is putting out fine menus, and the crew messmaa and crow pantryman are doing a mueh better job than before. HERMINA (Hudson Marine) , no da^e-ChairmsR, P. l/emer; Secretary, Frank Kellett. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Many beefs to ba taken np with boarding patrolman. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Jan. 2—^2:00 p.m. Alpena Jan. 2—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 2—^7:00 p.m. Chicago Jan, 2—7:00 p.m. Cleveland ...Jan. 2—^7:00p.m. Duiuth Jan. 2—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort . . .Jan. 2=7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .... .Jan. 16—^7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Jan, 18—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 17—7:30 p.m. Duiuth Jan. 19—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .Jan. 19—^7:30 p.m. Toledo Jan. 19—^7:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 15—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. .Jan. 15—7:30 p,m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans .Jan. 16—5:00p.m. MohHe Jan. 17—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . .Jan. 9—-5:00 p.m. LYNM VICTORY (Vte^ darrttrijg; Baltimore (licensed and November 19—Cbairman. J. B. Shearer Secretary, M. P. Carroll. Small amount: unlicensed) Jan. 10—5:00 p.m. of disputed OT in deck depsrtmept, otherwise no he^s were reported. Norfolk Jan. 11—5:00 p.m. Houston Jan. 15—5:00 p.m. THETIS (Rye Marine), November 8—> Chairman, J. M: IJariS ; Secretary,' D. • McTerman, Eighty-two cents in ship's fund. No beefs reported by d^artment delegates. SEATRAIN DELAWARE (Seairain), November 30—Chairman, Ralph Hernandes; Secretary, H. Serrano. Repairs are still pending. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments, otherwise no beefs aboard. Vote of thanks to Brother B. St. Marie, acting ships delerat^ for having done a good job. Brother H. Serrano was elected to serve as new ships delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. AMERICAN VICTORY (Hudson Waterways), October 15—Chairman, W. E, Oliver; Secretary, George Martin. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SACIRAMENTO (Sacramento Trans­ port), October 22—Chairman, David B. Sftcher; Secretary. W, P. Link, Jr. A number of beefs will be taken up with boarding patrolman. The crew wishes to go on reco^ for a retirement plan for those with 20 years in the Union and 16 BETHFLOR (Bethlriiem Steel), No­ vember 21—-Chairman,. James E. Rose; Secretary, James E Rose. Dbenssioh held about pay raise. It was aupsimtad that the raiSe should apply tn m'essmen^ —-A1> Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stbve, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans . Jan. 16—2:30 p.m. Mobile Jan. 17—^2:30 p.m. Wilmington . .Jan. 22—^2:00 p.m. San Francisco. Jan. 24—2:00 p.m. Seatde Jan. 26—^2:00 p.m. New York .. .Jan. 8—^2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Jan. 9—2:30 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 10—2:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 12—2:30 p.m. Houston .. .Jan. 15—^2:30 p.m. ordfnaiy; »eanwip;:,a»d-'*l Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Jan. 16—^10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ^Norfolk Jan. 18—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City • Jan. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans .Jan. 16—^7:00 p.m. Mohile Jan. 17—7:00 p.m. New York ...Jan. 8—^7:00 p.m. | PhUadelphia . .Jan. 9—7:00 p.m. | Baitimore Jan. 10—^7:00 p.m. tHoiistim Jan. 15—^7:00 p.m. i .. ^ , I ' SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tannar Earl Shapard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindiay Williami Robart MaHhawt SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Karr "s. HEADQUARTERS *75 *th Ava^ Bkl^ ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE. Md 127 RWar^SL 121* E. Baltimor# St. EA 7-4700 BOSTON, Mats BUFFALO, N.Y 177 Stala St. Rl 2-0140 ....735 IBU TL 3I72S7 CHICAGO. Ill CLEVELAND, Ohio 73B3 Ewing Ava. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-7570 DETROIT, Mich 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1*5450 10225 W. Jaffarton^Ava. DULUTH, Minn 312 W.^2n(^SL FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tax JACKSONVILLE, Fla JERSEY CITY, NJ MOBILE, Ala P.O. Box W 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 5S04 Canal St. WA 8-3207 2*08 Paarl St. EL 3-0787 77 Montgomary St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawranco St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La *30 Jackson Avo. Tal. 527-7S4* NORFOLK, Va. 115 3rd St. Tal. *22-1*72 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2*04 S. 4th St. DE *-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tax I34B Savanth St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Fraamont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Farnandti Juncos Stop 20 Til. 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 250S First Avanua MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Dal Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tal. 227-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. .. 505 N. Marina Ava. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Isaya Bldg., Room SOI 1-2 Kalgan-Dori-Nakaku 204771 Ext. 281 (I �December 22, 1967 Y the seventeenth century, Vast far-off lands were yet uncharted, and tfie prospect of voyag­ ing by sea was viewed as a bold departure from a sailor's homeland into a wave-swept world of ex­ citement and mystery. Somewhere beyond the rim of the horizon was the unknown. Adventure beck­ oned, while death often waited. So it was that men went out to brave the high seas, as they challenged the world to unfold its secrets, its continents, its peoples. The reasons for these voyages had not always been the most noble; they had begun in the search for material wealth, and for years apparently had little scientific purpose—even to the'basic extent of chart­ ing new areas. Such was the case in the eleven worldencircling voyages between 1711 and 1719 by French captains who set out from St. Malo or Port Louis. Reaching the South Seas and the coasts of Chile and Peru, they crossed the Pacific to Canton, making their return via Manila, the Indian Ocean and the Cape of Good Hope. In all their far-reaching jour­ neys, they gave no thought to discovery of new lands or to charting these lands, routes, weather, or other phenomena, recording neither geographical nor astro­ nomical observations. Their voyages, as far as they were concerned, were of a strictly commercial nature. Where they could have returned home with both money and knowledge, they took only the money, and were that much poorer for it. It was only with the publication of certain theo­ retical treatises which were important aids to navi­ gation in the seventeenth century that a new spirit of discovery, and accumulation of knowledge, was given impetus. "Hydrography" by Father Fournier in 1642 and "The Science of Geography" by Father Francois in 1652 were the first of these. The possibility of furthering scientific studies through maritime ex­ ploration was more closely scrutinized with the work conducted by the Dutch geographers Vossius and Varenius, the establishment of study centers in Rome by the Popes and Jesuits, and the founding of learned societies such as the Royal Society in London and the Academie des Sciences in Paris. The movement toward a more scientific outlook led to more precise instructions—drawn up in collabora­ tion with scholars in such fields as astronomy, botany, medicine, and zoology—being issued to mariners. By the time the mid-eighteenth century rolled around, scientific research was well under way. Ships had been transformed into veritable sea-going labora­ tories, specially-equipped with all the latest naviga­ tional and observational a^^paratus, and carrying re­ search teams as well. SEAFARERS LOG B Secrecy A Weapon This "golden age of maritime exploration," from about 1740 to 1840, revealed much of the true con­ figuration of the earth's surface, and the mythical lands of the past faded away. Strangely enough, though 1740 brought about close attention to seeking out maritime discoveries, governments often clamped down with a veil of secrecy, regarding cartography or map making as a secret weapon. The Portuguese Government im­ posed the death penalty on anyone revealing the contents of maps drawn up by navigators. The Dutch took severe precautions to maintain secrecy concern­ ing navigation in the Indian Archipelago. As late as 1769, Bougainville refused to disclose the where­ abouts of Tahiti, maintaining that such information was a "government secret!" Gradually this attitude changed, so that a navi­ gator was able to write in 1774, "Gone are the days, when each discovery was shrouded in mystery . . .". Emphasis temporarily shifted to an attitude of inter­ national collaboration for scientific objectives, most notably apparent when governments allowed the pooling of information concerning observations of Venus crossing the Sun on June 3, 1769. The spirit of scientific collaboration even extended through periods of international warfare, as in the American Revolution, during which French officers received orders from their government to render all possible Page Fifteen American coast from Chesapeake Bay to what is now called the Hudson River. He then set sail up the Labrador Peninsula and headed into Hudson's Bay, from which he never returned. Meanwhile, other ' British navigators were still seeking the North-West Passage, hoping to find a direct route from Europe to China without having to take the long voyage around the southern tip of South America. In the second half of the seventeenth century, only one man made any noteworthy maritime explora­ tions. He was William Dampier, an Englishman whose studies in botany and hydrography well quali­ fied him on his voyages of discovery. Between 1683 and 1710, Dampier made three very important voy­ ages, rounding Cape Horn, sailing up the coast of California, and voyaging over the Pacific and the Indian Archipelago. aid to the British explorer James Cook. Similarly, in 1800 the British Government provided the French explorer Baudin with protection in the form of a passport on his journey to the Australian coasts. The zeal behind maritime exploration fluctuated with the years, so that during the seventeenth cen­ tury, the Spanish, Dutch, and English ^ere the most energetic in their pursuit of the seas's secrets while, in the following century, the French pulled forward in maritime activity where they remained prominent until 1840. Russia's Peter the Great, who encouraged pro­ gressive reforms and "westernization" of Russia during his reign (1682-1725), spurred his nation's seafarers to make noteworthy contributions to the knowledge of various regions, especially in the North Pacific. ' Just as interests in maritime advances shifted from nation to nation, the attention of explorers shifted between different regions of the world. The Indian Ocean and the Far East called to seventeenthcentury navigators, while during the next century, research was directed at the little-known Pacific and the mystery of "terra australia incognita," whose V legends brought it an aura of adventure. Discovery and exploration in such areas as these promised rich rewards to the nations involved, in terms of both prestige and economics; the British were at­ tempting to consolidate their long-expanding empire and the French needed to offset their losses of the Seven Years War. Exploration Interest Fluctuates There were several significant stages in the chain of discoveries. The first half of the seventeenth century was a period of much exploration, most notably on the part of the Spanish, Dutch and British. Quieroz, a Portu­ guese serving with the Spanish forces, voyaged across the Pacific Ocean between 1605 and 1606, and was elated at discovering what he thought was the longsought terra australia; it was actually the New Heb­ rides. From 1606 to 1607, Diego de Prado and Luis van de Torres sailed along the New Guinea coast, passing through what has since become known as Torres Strait. Torres may also have touched at several points along the north Australian coast. The Dutchman Abel Tasman pursued the study of the newly-discovered country, then known as New Holland, and sailed along its southern coast in 1642, proving that it was a separate continent and not part of Antarctica. On this expedition Tasman also dis­ covered the island now called Tasmania, and was the first to sight New Zealand. The Far East was an area that held particular interest for the Dutch, especially after the founding of Batavia in 1619, which served as a base for several expeditions along the coasts of China and Japan. The British concentrated most of their effort on the northern regions of America and in the Arctic, which had provided popular whaling grounds since the 1500's. In the course of three expeditions between 1607 and 1611, famed explorer Henry Hudson vis­ ited Greenland, Spitsbergen, Nova Zembla, and the 1700's Bring Scientific Advances In the first half of the eighteenth century, the Indian Ocean was the center of attention for the Indian trading companies of the British, Dutch, and French. In 1745, the French hydrographer d'Apres de Mannevillette published "Neptune Oriental," a series of ocean charts which were long regarded as authoritative navigation guides, despite numerous errors. Interest also developed again in the North Pacific, where the Danish explorer Vitus Bering, in the service of Russia, discovered in 1728 the strait named after him between Siberia and North Amer­ ica. Five years later, an international scientific mis­ sion founded the town of Petropavlovsk in Kam­ chatka and surveyed the coasts of the Aleutian Islands and Alaska. Scientific achievements in charting distant seas and lands in this period were considerable. Among such events were the round-the-world voyages accom­ plished between 1721 and 1724 by Roggeven, the Dutch explorer who discovered E^ter Island, and between 1740 and 1744 by the Briton, Anson, whose published log of his adventures was an immediate success. After 1760, the impetus toward gaining wider knowledge of the planet gained momentum. The French and English initiated much of the explora­ tion of the Pacific area, sending out teams of scien­ tists and scholars, and thus providing the beginnings of scientific exploration as it is known today. Ad­ vances in shipboard conditions such as ship design and hygiene made the voyages more bearable than before, when shipboard deaths were a common thing. As maritime conditions improved and the excite­ ment of discovery spread, men of several nations headed their expeditions toward circumnavigation • of the world. The British made ten circumnavigations under Byron between 1764 and 1766, Wallis and Carteret between 1766 and 1768, and Cook, between 1768 and 1779. A number of circumnavigations were made by the French between 1766 and 1792 under Bougainville, La Perouse, and Marchand. And Malaspina, a Spaniard, made one round-the-world voyage during the period from 1789 to 1795. It was on board one of the ships in Bougainville's fleet that Jeanne Barre, disguised as a sailor, became known as the first woman to have travelled around the globe. In this same period, numerous voyages of a more modest nature took place. Among them were the unsuccessful voyages in the 1760's and 1770's of Kerguelen, Surville, and Marion-Dufresne, who were unable to locate the austral lands. Research con­ cerning new navigation methods and devices led to voyages being planned for purely scientific purposes. Such was the case when the French Navy, between 1767 and 1772, outfitted four expeditions to test the newly - invented Leroy and Berthoud navigation chronometers under actual sea conditions; the con­ clusive results brought in the era of modem naviga­ tion by chronometer. Other expeditions were concerned with hydrogra­ phy, such as those by Joseph-Bernard Chabert and Antoine Chastenet Puysegur, who published remark­ ably detailed charts of the inlets and bays of the Santo Domingo littoral in 1787. Thus it was that the eighteenth century came to a close, having opened up new vistas to the in­ quisitive minds of seafaring explorers of many nations. f �) I'* I Vol. XXiX No. 26 SEAFARERS«LO€r OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND. WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO I 11^ I "' an *) I i^:f \f. I i, I i A 04 LL SEAFARERS, or the sons or daughters of Seafarers, who wish to compete for one of the five annual college scholar­ ships being offered by the SlU for 1968 have only two more opportunities to take the College Entrance Examination Board test required before they can be considered eligible for a schol­ arship. Arrangements for taking the tests should be made as early as possible. Don't put it off until the last minute. Any Seafarer who has completed a minimum of three years accumulated seatime on SlU-contracted vessels can qualify for the scholarships. Children of qualified members are also eligible to compete. The study grants under the program are worth $6,000 each. In order to sit for the College Entrance Examination Board tests on either January 13, 1968 or on March 2, 1968, write at once to the CEEB at Box 592, Princeton, N. J., if you live nearer the East Coast. The West Coast address is Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. You will be informed promptly of the hour and location of your examination. For applications for the scholarships write to: SlU Scholarships, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 or to the SlU hall in any port. Winners of the five SlU scholarships are selected, on the basis of high school records and the score attained on the College Entrance Examination Board test, by a panel of leading university educators and administrators. Announcement of the 1968 winners will be made in May. Considered one of the most liberal of its kind in the country, the SlU Scholarship program has a $6,000 cash value over a four-year period of study. Winners may pursue whatever courses they wish at any accredited college or university in the United States or its possessions. Since the scholarship program was begun in 1952, it has been the means to a college education for 24 Seafarers and the children of 49 Seafarers. � 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 22, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ELEVEN MORE SEAFARERS WIN LICENSES AFL-CIO TO WAGE ALL OUT BATTLE AGAINST CONSERVATIVES IN ’68 VOTE MTD CONVENTION VOTES SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTATION UNION LINK UP CONGRESSMAN SEES ‘BUDGET EXCUSE’ AS THREAT TO US FLEET UPGRADING ALLOTMENT OF US DEFENSE CARGOES RAPPED BY UNSUBSIDIZED SHIPOWNERS SEAFARER LEE SAVOLD RECALLS BOUTS AS CONTENDER FOR HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN GRIM REMINDER OF FAITH TRAGEDY SIGHTED BY STEEL SEAFARER CREW 18TH CENTURY – THE WORLD PREMIERE SIU SCHOLARSHIPS – YOUR KEY TO THE FUTURE 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 12/22/1967 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. XXIX, No. 26 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a777eec49f241126d1121147c1c93e2e.PDF 82624ae5ece6352a998b3f8ac495ae06 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSM.OG Vol XXiX No. 25 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . 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Report of International President by Paul Hall Although potentially significant steps toward the revitalization of the United States merchant marine have been taken with the presenta­ tion in Congress of bills outlining a national maritime policy, such a policy is still in the future and far from realization. Plans, no matter how ambitious, are of little value unless they are implemented. And plans on a national scale cannot ultimately be carried out until opposition to them at the highest level of government— either direct or indirect—is overcome or at least neutralized. While taking note of the solid and continuing accomplishments of other countries in the area of shipping activity, we in maritime labor can take little comfort from the fact that a workable plan for such accomplishments in our own country is still not out of the discussion stage in which it has languished for many endless months. Meanwhile, we must watch the speedy progress in shipping capa­ bilities of other countries whose government leaders recognize the value of a strong and competitive merchant marine. Among the free nations of the world, Japan has made tremendous advances in her merchant marine. She has already left this' country behind in tanker capacity and is rising rapidly in other vessel categories as well. Of still greater importance is the fact that Japan was able to carry more than one-third of all its own exports and almost half of its vast imports in Japanese-flag bottoms during 1965, and is expected to in­ crease its self-contained carriage to 55 percent of imports and 63 per­ cent of exports within the next four years. This while only a little over seven percent of America's combined total of experts and imports moves in U.S.-flag ships today. Maritime growth behind the Iron Curtain is as dangerous to the United States and the freedom of the seas as it is impressive in statistics. As the most powerful nation in the Communist world, the Soviet Union has fully acknowledged the economic and political advantages of a strong merchant marine and more than doubled the size of its fleet in only five years. According to a recent report by the U.S. Maritime Association, further Russian maritime growth is expected at a rate of a million tons a year until 1970—and we can be sure it won't stop there. Reports out of East Germany indicate that Moscow is so intent on gaining suprem­ acy on the seas that it is willing to risk the disfavor of its satellites. The bulk of shipbuilding facilities in East Germany and much of that in Bulgaria, Poland and others, is committed to the upgrading of the Soviet merchant fleet—despite protests from these countries that they are losing money in the process. In the face of these facts and with the sad state of our own fleet clearly apparent, the United States cannot afford any more vacillation on enacting a maritime program which will once again put *his country in a competitive position on the high seas. Seafarer Alfred D. Tuck has been awarded a U.S. Coast Guard citation and the Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal, for heroically preventing the destruction of several merchant ships and a major South Vietnamese harbor, as well as saving the lives of several hundred seamen. The Meritorious Service Medal is one of the highest the smoke-fllled engine room to pier in Qui Nhon Harbor, the awards the Government can be­ assist in securing the fuel serv­ Margarett Brown was surrounded ice pump, and volunteered to go by five other vessels, including the stow upon a merchant seaman. above the starboard boiler to close SlU-contracted Makato Victory. At the award ceremonies, held the bulkhead steam valves pre­ The Hoosier State was carrying November 22 at Maritime Ad­ venting the possibility of further supplies of plastic explosives and ministration Headquarters in explosion and serious fire. The napalm and a power-supply ship, Washington, D.C., Acting Mari­ engineer on duty was injured, and docked 200 yards away, had a full time Administrator James Gulick although he was quickly pulled load of oil. praised Brother Tuck's selfless out from beneath the debris, suc­ An Army official, said Tuck, action, by quoting the Citation: cumbed to his injuries. had estimated that a second ex­ "During the early evening of "Mr. Tuck, in entering the en­ plosion aboard the Margarett February 24, 1967, the Margarett gine room at a time when it was Brown would have set off a chain Brown was docked in Qui Nhon not known that a fire or further reaction, blowing up 'the pier and harbor, Vietnam, alongside the SS explosions might occur, and ini­ all the ships in the area and kill­ Hoosier State. Suddenly there was tiating immediate action to pre­ ing 400 working in the near vicin­ a flareback and explosion at the clude further casualties, displayed ity. Margarett Brown's starboard outstanding courage and devotion On Behalf of Crew boiler furnace. Mr. Tuck, off to duty in keeping with the high­ Tuck accepted the awards on watch, ran to the engine room est traditions of the United States behalf of the "many other men door, but gaseous fumes, steam, Merchant Marine." who were involved." He specifi­ and smoke prevented him from Tuck told the LOG that sev­ cally praised chief engineer Am­ entering. With no apparent re­ eral other seamen who rushed to Seafarers aboard the Coeur D'Alene Victory (Victory Carriers) brose White, the members of the gard for his own safety, he im­ the engine room to help were helped rescue 21 crewmembers aboard the frei^ter San Jose, when ship's emergency crew. Seafarers mediately descended the shaft equally deserving of the awards. that vessel caught fire off the coast of Guam on November 11 and alley escape trunk ladder, entered Docked by an explosive-laden Virgil Lambert, John Scully, Pete had to be abandoned by the O" Prevas, and Dick Whittely, and ing 32 crewmembers, the Coeur the chief and first Engineers of the crew. Hearings On Ship Disaster Continue Hoosier State, Roy Boyett and E. Frank Bose, electrician on the D'Alerfe closed in on the other. Neelson, who scrambled onto the Coeur D'Alene Victory, reported The rescue operation was com­ pleted without injury and in a Margarett Brown from the Hoo­ that his ship was 90 miles west of sier State which was moored Guam and ten miles from the comparatively short period of alongside. In a letter to Paul scene of the fire when they re-* time, said Bob Davis, AB and the Hall, president of the SIU, Tuck ceived a distress signal. "We got ship's delegate. "Bosun Joe Cash said, "As for myself, I will accept the signal at 1930 hours", Bose did an excellent job trying to hold (the award) on behalf of the men said. "When we onto the lifeboat, but lost it due on the Margarett Brown, who re­ arrived at the to the heavy seas", Davis reported. The Coeur D'Alene had to alter sponded to the General Alarm scene, we saw it's course after picking up the and who no doubt gave of their that the San Jose San Jose seamen in order to own selves not knowing from one was on fire amid­ avoid the typhoon, whose winds moment to the next, that that mo­ ships. had reached 150 knots. The ves­ ment may have been their last." Shortly after sel had to head north, until they The nomination for the Mer­ the fire broke out, could reverse course and head chant Marine Meritorius Service the San Jose had south for Guam, Davis reported Medal was made in May by Rep­ lost her power, Bose resentative Edward Garmatz, (Dincluding the to the LOG. "We put the San Jose seamen Md.) who chairs the House Mer­ emergency power, said Bose. ashore at Guam, then proceeded chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ "This made things difficult, since mittee and Senator Daniel Brew­ signalling had to be done with to Vietnam," Davis said, "and the Navy Destroyer put the other ster (D-Md.), who is a member flashlights," he reported. crewmembers ashore at Subic of the Senate Merchant Marine The SIU vessel spotted two Al Bernstein (left), SlU Director of Welfare Services and Social and Fisheries subcommittee. In Bay." lifeboats at approximately 2140 The skipper of the San Jose sent Security, discusses the Pan Oceanic Faith sinking with the Coast his recommendation, Brewster hours. Rescue afforts were not Guard inquiry panel chairman. Rear Admiral Chester R. Bender. said that "There is no question in only hampered by heavy seas, a radiogram to the Coeur D'Alene my mind but that he ^uck) de­ hut "typhoon Gilda was due to Victory praising the efforts of her Hearings on the sinking continued last week in San Francisco. Bern­ stein reported that Bender "was impressed by the coolness of the serves this medal. In a society hit the Southern tip of Guam the officers and crew. Another radio­ gram was received from the com­ which is increasingly devoted to next morning", Bose said. men and the seamanlike way they went about their activities pre­ mander of MSTS commending the self-service, this mariner unsel­ paratory to abandoning ship," and "by the fact that there was an fishly took his life in his own No Injuries Reported rescue effort. In addition, the men excellent relationship not only between the officers themselves but hands to prevent further explo­ Also on the scene was the Navy of the Coeur D'Alene donated between the crew as well." (Photograph by C. H. Meyer PHC; U.S. sions which might have killed his destroyer, Hissem. As the Navy $205 to their counterparts aboard Coast Guard Official Photo, 12th C, G. District, San Francisco, Calif.) shipmates." ship approached one lifeboat hold- the San Jose. S/U Creiv Rescues 21 Seamen From Ship Ablaze Near Guam -1 I �December 8, 1967 SEAFARERS 200th Seafarer Licensed After Engineer's Upgrading The 200-mark was reached by the engineer's training program, jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, with the graduation on November 21 of Seafarer Clarence Riggins, Jr. and sailed as FOWT before earn­ Having successfully com­ ing his engineer's license. pleted the intensive course of Before joining the Union, he study prescribed by the School had spent 20 years in the U.S. for Marine Engineering operated Navy and retired as a chief radio­ by the two unions, and passing the man after 16 years in that rating. U.S. Coast Guard examination for In addition to his other accom­ Third Assistant Engineer, Riggins plishments, Seafarer Riggins is was presented with his new third's also the holder of a first class ticket by Commander William D. telegrapher and telephone opera­ Derr, USCG, at Coast Guard tor's license from the Federal headquarters in New York. Communications Commission. Riggins said that he may return to New York soon to continue his studies and stand for a standard marine radio operator's license. LOG Page Three AFl-CIO President Addresses Opening Session Fleet Detiine 14 National Disgrace,' Meany Charges at MTD Convention 'TIME ADMlNISTPflTinMi MARtTl^lF TBAKS nFWlRflMifNT f6 -rvviAL cn- • TIMTIOIV r iMf ^ Several hundred delegates to biennial convention of AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department listen to Sen­ ator Warren G. Magnuson (D.-Wash.), who said "Great Society" requires "adequate maritime strength." Seven additional Seafarers passed their exams and received new engineer licenses before the 200-mark was reached. They are James Reaume, Paul Brinson, Richard Carter, Lucien Butts, Alfred Kastenhuber. Isabel Her- BAL HARBOUR, Florida—AFL-CIO President George Meany has sharply assailed the government's "stupid policy" in starving the nation's merchant marine, except in time of emergency. Speaking at the opening session of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment's Biennial Convention, Meany said the present con­ Judiciary Committee, addressed pointed out that "99% of our the convention and asked, "Why trade moves out of U.S. ports." dition of the maritime indus­ do we seem unable to support a As the LOG went to press, dele­ try is a national disgrace—and viable merchant fleet in peace­ gates to the MTD Convention "it can't be justified under any time when we can so readily ap­ were preparing to deal with a circumstances." preciate the crucial role that the number of vital issues affecting The labor federation head merchant fleet plays, and must in­ the future of the maritime indus­ try and the welfare of the mem­ told several hundred delegates at evitably play, in time of war?" Governor Roberto Sanchez berships of the various affiliated the MTD convention that, "We Vilella of the Commonwealth of organizations. A full story on the need an American merchant ma­ Puerto Rico stressed his island's convention will appear in the next rine, we need American ships dependence on shipping and issue of the LOG. built in American shipyards, man­ ned under the American flag by American seamen." "If this calls for the expenditure of large sums of public money, so be it. Public money could not be spent for a better cause. I think in the final analysis it would cost as much to do this job right as it costs us to finance crash programs every few years," Meany added. Heads List of Speakers Meany headed a long list of la­ bor, congressional, government and industry officials who ad­ dressed the delegates from 38 na­ tional and international unions and 32 maritime port councils in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D.-Washington), the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany (second from right) and Gov. Roberto also addressed the convention and Sanchez Vilella of Puerto Rico (right), speakers at convention, are said it was obvious that the "Great shown with MTD Pres. Paul Hall and Sec.-Treas. Peter M. McGavin. Society stops at the water's edge." He explained that 34 months ago the Administration promised a new maritime program, but that the White House "has never sub­ mitted such a plan." The United States "cannot have a Great So­ ciety if we do not enjoy adequate maritime strength." Senator E. L. Bartlett (D.-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee, told delegates that the maritime pro­ gram submitted last month by Senate and House leaders was "a good program—a program behind which all segments of the mari­ time industry could and should unite." The Senator expressed the hope that nothing would be al­ lowed "to shatter the industry's unity" on the maritime program. Representative Emanuel Celler Vice President Hubert Humphrey talks with Representative John Dent (D.-N.Y.), Dean of the House (D.-Pa.) and AFL-CIO Vice President James A. Sutfridge (center) at and Chairman of the House MTD's convention reception. MTD delegates convened in Bal Harbour. Kastenhuber Reaume Riggins Butts Hernandez Ronald Spencer, director of the engineer's training program, de­ scribed Riggins as ''an excellent student with an average in the Graham Brinson nandez and Eschol Graham. Riggins, who will celebrate his 52nd birthday later this month, joined the SIU at Norfolk in 1964 Carter 90s" and called him a fine exam­ ple of the high caliber of licensed (Continued on page 11) SIU Action Prompts Review Of Cargo Preference Rates WASHINGTON—A tripartite committee of maritime, labor, management, and Maritime Administration representatives have begun a review of the ceiling rates for U.S.-flag vessels carrying foreign aid cargoes. The committee was set up at er vessels. The rate in this class a meeting called by Maritime previously has been 20 percent less. Administrator James Gulick at • Rates Inadequate which ship operators, unions and In his discussions with the Administration staff members di.scussed establishment of machinery Commerce Department, Hall em­ to review the ceiling rate structure phasized that the new rates were revisions made by the federal inadequate and steps should be taken immediately to put them at agencies several weeks ago. compensatory levels. He advised These developments followed that all interested parties, both talks by SIU President Paul Hall, shipping management and labor Commerce Secretary Alexander representatives, be given an oppor­ B. Trowbridge, Under Secretary tunity to meet with MARAD rep­ Howard Samuels, Maitland Pen­ resentatives to review the existing nington, Chief of the Agency's rate structure with the view to es­ Cargo Promotion, and Gulick. tablishing fair and reasonable rates Hall requested those attending that would be adequately com­ the meeting to help correct in­ pensatory. equities to U.S. shipping resulting As a result, a call for such a from the Maritime Administra­ meeting was made by the Mari­ tion's rate revisions. time Administrator for November Under the recently amended 28 in Washington. rate change so-called smaller ves­ Some 75 shipping company rep­ sels up to 15,600 tons were given resentatives along with representa­ a 10 percent increase in the ceil­ tives of various maritime unions ing rate allowed in the transport participated in the initial discus­ of U.S. foreign aid shipping. sions at which the tripartite com­ Intermediate ships—over .15,- mittee was set up. The union 600 tons—were given a ceiling of representatives on the committee 25 percent under the newly estab­ are Hall and Hoyt Haddock of lished guideline rate for the small­ the National Maritime Union. �Page Four SEAFARERS Vice President Humphrey to Address Seventh Biennial AFL-CIO Convention WASfflNGTON—Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and several Cabinet members have ac­ cepted invitations to address the AFL-CIO's seventh biennial convention opening December 7 at the Americana Hotel in Bal Harbour, Fla., Federation President George Meany has announced. The date of the Vice Presi- ^ dent's address has not yet been Secretary of Labor W. Willard Handicapped, and Administrator determined, Meany said. Wirtz, Secretary of Health, Educa­ William Gaud of the Agency Meany also announced that the tion & Welfare John W. Gardner, for International Development. AFL-CIO Executive Council will Speakers set for December 12 Secretary of Transportation Alan hold a one-day meeting December S. Boyd and American Legion include Director Willam Simkin of 6, preceding the convention. Commander William E. Gal- the U. S. Mediation & Concilia­ The convention will recess over tion Service, NAACP Executive the weekend of December 9-10 braith. Director Roy Wilkins and Prime Rusk to Speak for meetings of convention com­ Minister Hugh Shearer of Ja­ Among speakers scheduled for maica. mittees.' The AFL-CIO General Board, the second day are Secretary of The two fraternal delegates made up of 29 Executive Council State Dean Rusk; Attorney Gen­ from the British Trades Union members and a chief executive eral Ramsey Clark; Betty Fumess, Congress, who will address ses­ officer of each affiliated national the President's assistant for con­ sions on dates to be annornced, and international union and trade sumer affairs; Director R. Sargent are General Secretary Lord and industrial department, will Shriver of the Office of Economic Cooper of the National Union of Opportunity; Chairman Harold meet December 9. General & Municipal Workers Major speakers on the opening Russell of the President's Com­ and Assistant General Secretary day of the convention include mittee on Employment of the H. R. Nicholas of the Transport & General Workers Union. Vice President William Ladyman of the International Brother­ hood of Electrical Workers, who also will speak on a date to be set, is the fraternal delegate from the Canadian Labor Congress. Other guests of the AFL-CIO scheduled to address the delegates are Secretary-General Aharon Becker of Histadrut, SecretaryGeneral Arturo Jauregui of the Inter-American Regional Organ­ ization of Workers (ORIT), Sec­ retary-General Harm Buiter of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, and SecretaryGeneral Andre Bergeron of the French Force Ouvriere. SlU Fishermen's Unions Rap U. S.-Soviet Fisheries Pact Representative James A. Burke (D-Mass.) reads one of 4,000 letters delivered to his Washington office by SlU Atlantic Fisherman's Un­ ion President James Ackert (right) and SlUNA representative Joseph Algina. Letters, like current campaign of SlUNA's Fish and Cannery Conference, urge new legislation to bolster U.S. fishing industry. BOSTON—Officials of the SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fisher­ men's Union and New Bedford Fishermen's Union have sharply criticized the fisheries agreement recently announced in Moscow under which the Soviets would t for all kinds of concessions "we be allowed to fish to within never should have granted." six miles of the Long Island and Equally vocal on the matter was New Jersey coastlines, while lim­ Austin Skinner, secretary-treasurer iting their catch of industrial fish of the New Bedford Fishermen's —red hake, silver hake, scup and Union. fluke—in the agreed area south of "As usual, the Russians wound Cape Cod off the Middle Atlantic up with all the marbles," he said. coast. The Soviets won't fish in Boycott Meetings that area from January 1 through April 1 next year. Skinner noted that the heads of Captain James Ackert, presi­ the SIUNA fishermen's unions dent of the Atlantic Fishermen's had boycotted the Moscow ses­ Union, said the American nego­ sions. tiating team headed by Donald L. "We didn't want to be associ­ McKernan, special assistant for ated with this even by attendance," fisheries and wildlife to Secretary said Skinner, adding, "We could of State Dean Rusk, "came back see how this was going to turn out from Moscow with a big bag of and our worst fears have been re­ nothing." • alized. This is just another sellout "The Russians," asserted Ack­ by the State Department." ert, "won all the concessions such Both Ackert and Skinner an­ as broaching our 12-mile limit. nounced plans to seek government As for their agreement to limit support to extend the U.S. terri­ their catch in an almost extinct torial waters to the end of the fishery, a fishery they clobbered Continental shelf to protect the into the bottom, they'll only add coastal fisheries from Russian fish­ this Mid-Atlantic fleet to the fleet ermen. already fishing Georges Bank. The They were particularly dis­ pressures on Georges is going to turbed that the agreement did not be harder than ever now." cover Georges Bank where, they Ackert further charged that the say, the Russians have been "giv­ Russians swapped an almost ex­ ing the U.S. fishermen the busi­ tinct fishery in the Mid-Atlantic ness." December 8, 1967 LOG Seven More Seafarer Veterans Atided to SlU Pension Roster Ward Seymour Kaelep Babb The names of seven Seafarers have been added to the list of those men enjoying retirement security with the aid of SIU pensions. The latest additions to the SIU's pension roster include: Otho Babb, Leo Entringer, Norman Gillett, Luciano Ghezzo sailed as boLuciano Ghezzo, Hubert Sey- sun. He joined the SIU in the port mour, John Ward and Oskar of Philadelphia. A native of Italy, Kaelep. Ghezzo makes his home in BrookOtho Babb sailed as steward 'y"' and joined the Union in New York. He was born in Suffolk, N.Y., and lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Delia. Babb last sailed on the Transglobe. Leo Entringer joined the Union in the port of Detroit and sailed as fireman. Born in Wisconsin, he is a resident of Green Bay. GOlett Ghezzo Entringer was Hubert Seymour was born in last employed by Mississippi. He lives in Mobile the Reiss Steam­ and was a member of the steward ship Company. department since joining the SIU Norman Gillett in that port. joined the SIU in John Ward joined the SIU in New York and New Orleans in 1940. Born in sailed in the deck Alabama, Ward's last ship was the department. He is a native of Jersey Del Norte. He sailed all ratings Entringer City, N.J., and in the engine department. makes his home in North Bergen, A member of the deck depart­ N.J., with his wife, Elizabeth. Gil­ ment, Oskar Kaelep shipped as lett was employed by the New bosun. He is a native of Estonia York Central Railroad. and now lives in Miami. Building Trades Pledge All-Out Aid For Program to Rebuild U.S. Cities BALL HARBOUR, Fla.—^America's 3.5 million building tradesmen will give their "full coop­ eration, know-how, resources and manpovyer" to the task that offers the greatest opportunity of their careers—the job of rebuilding American cities under new federal housing programs. Presi­ dent C. J. Haggerty of the AFL-^^ CIO Building & Construction To help solve the urban crisis, Congress to permit on-site picket­ Trades Department pledged "we enthusiastically supported the ing by a building trade against an here. legislation" which helped create unfair contractor "represents one "This will be a vast program un­ the new federal Department of of the sorriest demonstrations" of precedented in the history of the Housing &. Urban Development, the failure of Congress to permit world," Haggerty told delegates at Haggerty recalled. Noting that a vote on a pending bill. "I can the opening session of the depart­ HUD Secretary Robert C. Weaver assure you," he told the delegates, ment's 54th convention. "This is would be a convention speaker, "that this department has not and not a job for amateurs. The re­ Haggerty promised the fiill co­ will not abandon the fight." building of America will require operation of the building trades Recognize Commitment the best talent the B&CTD and its in the "vast program of rebuilding On the subject of the war in 18 unions can mobilize," he de­ our cities." Southeast Asia Haggerty said that clared. A few days earlier, he noted, building trades delegates, as prac­ Weaver announced that plans for tical men, "clearly recognize our Haggerty noted that employ­ ment of disadvantaged persons and (ebuilding will begin soon in 63 commitment in Viet Nam. They training of youth from each af­ demonstration cities under the realize we are dedicated to the fected area are "both major con­ model cities and housing acts. Of principle that the destructive siderations" in the demonstration this Haggerty said: forces of communism shall not be cities program. He advised local "I suggest our local unions and permitted to crush helpless people unions to "consider accepting into councils make every effort to be in any part of the free world." membership" area residents who represented on all planning com­ President Johnson sent a mes­ are qualified as journeymen crafts­ mittees for all phases of the pro­ sage to the conveniton saying that men, and who want to work in that gram in their area. building tradesmen can "take great capacity. He urged, too, that lo­ The entire field of urban renew­ cals "institute learner or trainee al and rehabilitation "will for years pride in a long and honorable his­ programs for those area youths continue to grow . . . and the time tory of service to this country" who show an interest and an apti­ is right now for us to get into and concluding "I know the na­ tude." every phase of the work as it ex­ tion can count on your sustained Urban Crisis pands." The program, Haggerty help in ensuring that the high As practical men, Haggerty declared, "means not only a better goals we share for America are said, building tradesmen have way of life for millions of Ameri­ fully realized." long warned that the innumer­ cans" but also continued employ­ Talks by AFL-CIO President able and complex problems fac­ ment for present and future union George Meany, SIU President ing our cities would, if unat­ members. Paul Hall and Weaver are sched­ tended, explode into an urban On the subject of situs picket­ uled during the convention pro­ crisis. This now has happened." ing, Haggerty said the failure of ceedings. �December 8, 1967 SEAFARERS Hie Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Areaj LOG Brazil Government Offers New Plan For Carriage of Nation's Exports WASHINGTON—Apparently ending an international dispute between the United States, Brazil, and 17 shipping companies, the Brazilian Maritime (Commission has proposed a new Inter-American Freight Conference which will give Brazilian and American shippers an increased share of carriage of Brazilian export cargoes to the United States. Prior to pres­ dealing with exports from Brazil, riers filed strong protests with the entation of the new Conference who now consist of Uruguayan U.S. Federal Maritime Commis­ plan, now under study by the U.S. and Argentinian companies only, sion which was still studying the program. In addition, they insti­ Federal Maritime Commission, a will initially receive their share of cargoes from the percentage al­ tuted a $72.9-million damage suit Brazilian Government decree allo­ in Federal court against the Amer­ cating sharply reduced cargo lotted to Brazil. ican and Brazilian lines, contend­ quotas to American shippers had Stormy Developments ing that the agreement violated brought threats of stiff reprisal In the stormy history of the U.S. anti-trust laws. from the Senate floor and the Brazilian export cargo quota sys­ The U.S. Justice and Trans­ FMC, and had aroused the op­ tem, three different plans, includ­ portation Departments also op­ position of many European ship­ ing the present one, have been posed the (Conference on the pers whose Brazilian export trade set forth since June 1967. At grounds that it might be detri­ was also limited. that time, Admiral Celso Soares mental to America's commerce. The president of the provi­ Guimares, the Brazilian maritime At this point, seeing that the sional committee of the proposed administrator, initiated an Inter- legal hassle might obstruct ap­ Puerto Rico Conference, Amaro Soares de American Freight Conference, proval by the FMC for years, Work has resumed at Sea-Land Andrade, explained the main ob­ under which 80 percent of cargoes terminal here after maintenance jectives of the new plan: To carried from Brazil to the U.S. Brazil reversed its position and workers walked off the job to pro­ establish 65 percent as the mini­ would travel on ships showing reached an accord with Scandi­ navia but did not consult the test the companies laying off 21 mum initial quota for Brazilian the flag of those countries. American lines, and then infuri­ workers. export cargoes carried by the Bra­ Though a few Latin American ated the American carriers and Tom Rainey decided to take zilian national line, Lloyd Brasiliand two British lines were per­ the FMC by imposing the same some time off in San Juan after a ero, and American lines (presently mitted to join the program, third- "take-it-or-leave-it" restrictions on long stay as cook and steward consisting of the SlU-contracted flag shippers (who had been carry­ the U.S. companies. aboard the Borincano. As the Ra­ Delta Lines and another com­ ing over 33 percent of such car­ The move brought Delta Steam­ phael Semmes passed through on pany; this figure is to rise to 80 goes) were generally ignored in ship Line president Captain John the way to the coast and Vietnam, percent over the next 10 years; the agreement, and were assigned Clark to complain to the FMC we had a chance to say hello to and to establish 35 percent as the George Burke, "Boots" Peura, maximum participation of Euro­ a 20 percent limit by the Brazilian that the new Conference could Government. shut United States operators out Emil Wagner, Joe Hilton, and Joe pean (or "third-flag") carriers at When the European companies of Brazilian trade altogether. Atchison. the present, and to reduce this objected, Brazil issued a decree Senator Russell B. Long (Dfigure to 20 percent within the which stipulated that European La.), declared that serious counNorfolk lines—and other lines—refusing termeasures would be in order Julian Sawyer last shipped as next decade. to accept the new quotas would unless the Brazilian stand was Such a system, at the outset, AB on the Transsuperior. After attending to some business, he will will provide American shippers be banned from carrying any changed. Such countermeasures ship out shortly after the first of with approximately 45 percent of Brazilian export cargoes. The would include restrictions on im­ the 65 percent allocation, since Europeans refused to comply, and ports of Brazilian coffee, a ban on the year. Alfred Sawyer, bosun on the the Brazilian merchant fleet is cur­ were barred from carrying any Brazilian ships carrying U.S.-fisame ship, will spend the holidays rently capable of handling only northbound Brazilian cargoes, as nanced cargoes, and a review of with his family and sail shortly about 20 percent of Brazil's ex­ of August 10. the entire program of foreign aid As a result, the third-flag car- to that country. ports. South American carriers afterwards. In addition, the Federal Mari­ time Commission considered in­ voking Section 19 of the 1916 Shipping Act, which would have required the Commission to take measures against ships of any na­ tion that discriminated against American flag vessels. Employment of such measures BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—Delegates to the 53 rd convention of the AFL-CIO Metal Trades would have cost Brazil hundreds Department voted new four-year terms for their 11 top officers and set new objectives for the of millions of dollars. department's 22 affiliated unions in the fields of organization, bargaining and legislation. President B. A. Gritta set the tone of the convention by re­ since the department itself has no cuss union objections to the pro­ posed changes. SEAFARERS^#LOG porting that unions afiiliated independent organizing staff. AFL-CIO Secretary - Treasurer Labor Secretap^ W. Willard with the department made sizable William J. Schnitzler reported Dec. 8, 1967 • Vol. XXiX, No. 24 gains in the last two years, notably Wirtz, in a major speech, an­ that the federation has added nounced that a presidential com­ in the federal wage board or "blue Official Publication of the more than 1.5 million new duescollar" field, but warned that the mittee which heard testimony re­ Seafarers International Union paying members to its roster in of North America, biggest job of organizing lies cently on proposed changes in the last three years—an increase Executive Order 10988, govern­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes ahead. and Inland Waters District. Metal Trades unions have won ing organization and bargaining of almost 11 percent. AFL-CIO rights of federal employees is now Chairman John W. Macy of the exclusive recognition agreements Executive Board from 38 major federal installa­ "summing up" in preparation for U.S. Civil Service Commission PAUL HALL, President submitting its recommendations to announced that "it is only a mat­ tions—up 14 since the 1965 con­ EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNER Vice-President ter of days until the basic policies Exec. Vice-Pret. vention. But there are 400,000 the President. Commenting on a convention for a new coordinated federal LINDSEY WILLIAMS AL KERR still unorganized blue collar work­ Vice-President See.-Treae. ers in the federal service, Gritta resolution charging that the De­ wage system" covering 700,000 government blue collar employees ROBERT MATTHEWS partment of Labor has proposed said. Vice-President He reported that the Metal "restrictive" regulations on the will be made public. Editor President-Emeritus Lawrence Trades Etept. and its unions "es­ years-old system of apprenticeship MIKE POLLACK tablished a fine record" of collec­ training sponsored by labor and Raftery of the Painters swore in Staff Writers tive bargaining achievements, in management, Wirtz said "I read department officers for the new PETER WEISS grievance handling and in con­ your resolution" and "I agree it term. Besides Gritta, they are HARRY WITTSCHEN FRANK MARGIOTTA ducting leadership training pro­ is wrong that your committee on Secretary - Treasurer Clayton W. STEVE STEINBERG grams for more than 2,000 stew­ apprenticeship was not consulted" Bilderback and Vice Presidents Staff Photographer before the regulations were pub­ Gordon M. Freeman, Internation­ ards—a record achieved with the ANTHONY ANSALDI al Brotherhood of Electrical Work­ aid of the AFL-CIO unions and lished. rikllihtd kistikly at 810 Rksds lilaiid AISBIS "I believe in the apprenticeship ers; Gunnar Hallstrom, Pattern the federation's Departments of N.E., Waihlnttsn, D. C. 20018 ky tks SsatarMakers; William A. Lazzerini, system," the secretary declared. sn latsmatlonal Union, Atlantic, Gall, Lalss Organization and Education. u« iBlaBd Watcn Dlitrict, AFL-CIO, 675 The convention adopted a pro­ "It's a solid achievement." Assur­ Molders; John H. Lyons, Iron Fonrtk Aycnat, irsoklyn, N.T. 11232. Tel. HVailntk 9-6600. Siosni clau awtsfc »aM gram calling for stepped-up orga­ ing the delegates that "we're going Workers; Russell K. Berg, Boiler at Waihlniton, D. C. nizing efforts not only in the fed­ to protect the standards, the tradi­ Makers; Hunter P. Wharton, Op­ nSTMASTEII'S ATTENTION: Fans 3579 carOi iksaM kc Mat la Scafararc latiraatlaaal eral service but also in private tion and proven principles of erating engineers; P. L. Siemiller, Ualan. Atlantic, Galf, Lakes aa< lalanO Watcn industry. It emphasized that the trade unionism and of apprentice­ Machinists; William E. FredenDistrict, AFL-CIO, 675 Fairtk A«cnH, Breaklyn, N.T. 11232. program is capable of achieve­ ship systems," Wirtz announced berger. Firemen & Oilers; S. Frank ment only with the assignment of that he will meet with presidents Raftery, Painters, all presidents of money and manpower to the job. of major unions January 6 to dis­ their unions. It is not suqjrising that Administration figures released recently show that this country's balance of payments deficit is up for the third quarter of this year and shows every indication of going as high as $2.5 billion dollars by the time the complete totals are in. Once again, experimental gov- f Philadelphia ernment economies aimed at low­ ering the deficit appear not to Edmund Abually is registered have achieved their goal. and ready to go. His last job was Increased American-flag shipping as bosun aboard the Glohe Carcould go a long way toward bal­ rier. ancing this trade deficiency but Philip Huss has been on the there is still no inclination on the beach for awhile and is now set part of the White House to give to go again. He sails in the black this sound method a try. A closer gang. look by Administration officials at Ready to go is John Shannon of what a revitalized merchant ma­ the deck department. His last job rine could do in this area is called was aboard the Ames Victory. for now more than ever before. Boston Angelos Antoniou had to leave the Cities Service Miami due to the serious illness of his wife. We are happy to report she is im- A. Sawyer J. Sawyer proved and he will be looking for an AB's job soon. We wish her a complete recovery. Antone Pacuinos told us he was disappointed the Seatrain Maryland laid-up. He had a good OS job. Elmer "Blackie" Grose was BR on the Maryland and said he must be bad luck because his last two ships laid-up. Elmer will take the first job to hit the board. , Baltimore Fred Laplant just arrived from Thailand and Vietnam aboard the Carroll Victory. A 29-year SIU veteran, Fred believes in a nice rest between trips. Lewis Francis, AB, has been on the beach awhile and is ready for a long trip. He's a 23-year vet­ eran. Ci/Am 'Blacklist' Adds 5 Ships WASHINGTON —Five addi­ tional foreign-flag merchant ves­ sels have been added to the Mari­ time Administration's list of ships ineligible to carry U.S. govern­ ment-financed cargoes because they have called at (2uban ports. Barred in the latest MARAD report, issued last month, are; the British-flag East Sea (9,679 gross tons); the Protoklitos, Cy­ prus (6,154 tons); the Isomeri, Finland (3,576 tons); the Aragon, Somaliland (7,201 tons) and the Lebanese vessel, Atticos (7,257 tons). Since it was begun on January 1, 1963 a total of 216 ships of all flags—with an aggregate gross tonnage of 1,558,872—^have been placed on the Maritime Admin­ istration's Chiban "blacklist." With the exception of Communist Po­ land, only free world shipping is covered , by the reports. Page Five Metal Trades Hold Convention; Organizing Cited as Malar Goal �Page Six SEAFARERS December 8, 1967 LOG ^Inland Watorf DtfliHlii Brazil Maritime Workers Visit SlU From Nov. 16 to Nov. 29, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Port 3 0 Boston 72 24 New York 6 1 Philadelphia 34 15 Baltimore 17 9 Norfolk 7 10 Jacksonville 19 8 Tampa 27 Mobile 22 35 88 New Orleans .... 78 63 Houston Wilmington 20 14 San Francisco ... 29 47 Seattle 15 14 361 316 Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 7 1 0 43 15 28 1 2 2 20 9 11 7 4 15 4 7 5 4 4 0 22 17 3 33 16 18 73 67 4 9 17 12 43 40 32 4 3 8 274 207 129 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville ..... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Discussion of worldwide maritime industry problems was the topic of discussion at SlU Brooklyn Headquarters recently when members representing Brazil Maritime Workers Trade Unions met with SlU International Representative Charles Taibi. The unionists represented a cross-section of seafaring unions from shipbuilders' to stewards. Five Children Perish in Fire in Condemned Migrant Shack PILESGROVE TOWNSfflP, N. J.—Five small children burned to death in a squalid, condemned migrant-worker's shack here last week while their mother was picking leeks in a field for her employer-landlord. ^ ilie tragic example of callous years old. Their bodies were found exploitation of migratory labor­ close to a still-burning coal stove ers by employers occurred only in the bedroom. An overturned weeks after the entire farm work­ electric heating unit was on the ers' camp in which the shack was floor nearby. located was condemned by state Fire Unexplained authorities. Two migrant workers rushed Following an investigation by to the shack when the fire broke the New Jersey Department of out at 11 a.m., but were forced Labor and Industry, Jill Brothers back by heavy smoke and flames. —one of the largest growers in By the time the firemen arrived, Salem County—^had been issued the front half of the building an ultimatum to construct new where the victims were was com­ buildings at the camp by April 1, pletely destroyed. Officials were 1968, or face a $2,000 fine. unable to explain how the fire started. Fined $100 Aides of New Jersey Governor Also, the Jills had been fined $100 on September 20 for viola­ Richard . J. Hughes circulated tions in some of the run-down quickly through the Assembly and wooden structures which included Senate chambers in Trenton "as over-crowding plus failure to pro­ soon as news of the deaths reached vide vented heating and adequate the capital. fire resistant materials. "If this doesn't do it, nothing When he arrived at the scene ever will," one of them said as of the fire, migrant labor bureau they launched a renewed admin­ chief Charles Yersak said an in­ istration effort for legislation to spector's report on the camp, filed clean up the state's squalid mi­ October' 19, did not include the grant labor camps. fire violations and they were as­ When Mrs. Taylor's husband, sumed to have been corrected. Isaac, 37, returned to the camp "This never should have hap­ pened," Yersak declared as he from nearby Philadelphia in the climbed through the charred ruins. evening, he could just stand in "We never would have permitted front of the bumed-out building and shake his head silently. this," The couple have two other chil­ The five children of 32-year-old Mrs. Annie Marie Taylor ranged dren who were in school at the in age from seven months to seven time of the fire. Class A 1 50 3 24 7 7 6 17 39 66 12 35 17 284 Class B 0 47 1 18 9 11 10 23 ' 40 66 7 29 10 271 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 11 113 203 8 27 63 120 23 38 11 7 19 8 76 35 84 156 58 122 0 24 22 61 11 53 435 921 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 1 37 28 13 0 4 2 13 10 15 9 2 2 4 10 5 0 1 4 15 18 4 31 37 21 56 51 5 9 5 7 36 30 33 8 9 8 214 212 118 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Port 1 0 1 0 2 Boston 41 21 15 12 12 New York 1 5 4 6 6 Philadelphia ..... 17 10 13 7 9 Baltimore 3 14 4 9 4 Norfolk 4 Jacksonville 5 4 7 4 13 4 3 Tampa 1 2 28 18 13 Mobile 9 5 33 New Orleans .... 25 42 25 21 67 Houston 49 19 34 3 Wilmington 9 6 4 3 5 San Francisco .. 38 31 25 36 17 Seattle 12 4 4 4 7 Totals 282 159 123 104 192 Class A 6 115 12 56 21 7 4 43 87 85 16 67 31 550 Class B 2 92 5 81 26 6 10 29 73 73 1 24 15 437 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A CUssB 6 1 165 35 6 15 95 48 19 20 7 5 9 2 73 23 87 128 85 60 13 0 35 21 31 7 682 314 YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying Oatmeal, that last stronghold of low-cost cereals and standby of large families, now has gone the way of the dry cereals. The supermarket shelves have become loaded with fancied-up presweetened versions con­ taining bits of apple, raisins, maple flavor, and other ingredients. Too, you now can buy "quick" oatmeal, "instant" oatmeal and what can be described only as "instant in­ stant." The new pre-flavored, super-convenience hot cereals show the fallacy of "conven­ ience." You actually can make more money stirring oatmeal than you can by going out to work. For example, ordinary Maypo oat cereal takes one minute to cook four serv­ ings. The "Instant" Maypo takes a. halfminute. For four servings of the "Instant" you pay 3.6 cents more. In case you think pennies don't count, note that the extra price for the half minute you save adds up to $4.30 an hour compared to the typical industrial pay of $2.80 an hour. The addition of a few inexpensive ingre­ dients and flavoring can quadruple the cost of your cereal—^raising the price from as little as 1.2 cents an ounce to as much as 4.8. Some of the extra ingredients are even de­ ceptive. The new Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon, or Raisins and Spice, actually contains more added sugar than apples, raisins or spice. lUs is shown in the list of ingredients (which the Quaker company puts on the bottom of the package). The added "Apples" consist of the tiniest chips of dehydrated apples you ever saw. The real fallacy, from your point of view, is that you are paying at the rate of 77 cents a pound for the added sugar. You also better look at the weights and prices of all the new cereals before you grab them off the shelf. Of three packages which seem to be the same size, one may provide 8 ounces, another 10, a third 12, at prices ranging from 33 to 43 cents, and costs per serving from 3.3 to 5.4 cents. This is what they call the new math. Comparing prices and servings at least is a little easier now. Most of the cereals now show the net weights on the front face of the package and in larger type than be­ fore. Nutritionally, plain oatmeal does provide a little more protein than the other cooked cereals like farina, and almost twice as much as corn flakes,*and three times as much per ounce as pre-sweetened dry cereals. These, without the added milk, get close to the point of worthlessness in protein value. Otherwise, as convenience food, the pri­ vate brands of some dry cereals now are less expensive than the "instant" types of cook cereals. For example, the "wheat shreds" sold by the consumer cooperative stores, come to approximately 1.5 cents an ounce, and appear to be the best value of all dry cereals, and better value than most of the new cooked types. Sudh "Shredded wheat cereal has almost as much protein as oatmeal and about one-third more than cornflakes. , ii �December 8, 1967 SEAFARERS Use of Convicts for Harvest Enjoined by Calif. Court LOG Page Seven A Migrant Workers Christmas SAN FRANCISCO—Superior Court Judge Robert J. Drewes issued a preliminary injunction barring the assignment of convict labor by the state to harvest the crops of private growers. The judge's action was hailed by State AFL-CIO Executive SecretaryTreasurer Thomas L. Pitts as a victory for both the state central labor body, which had brought suit for the injunction, and for California's "grossly underpaid farm workers." The suit charged Republican Governor Ronald Reagan with violating the state constitution when he authorized the use of some 300 state prison convicts to harvest figs and grapes in Merced and San Bernardino Counties. Judge Drewes agreed with the AFL-CIO's contention that Reagan's authorization of the use of convicts to harvest private crops did not follow the rules of the work furlough program. "It does not resemble a rehabilitation program in any important respect," the judge said. Noting that the work furlough program is one that allows an inmate to work individually and "to enjoy his freedom during regular hours of work," Judge Drewes pointed out that the state's farm program for convicts "requires that the prisoner work as a member of a gang or crew . . . under guard and isolated" from other employees. Moreover, the judge said: "The legislature has provided that pris­ oners may be required to perform labor on public works and ways and in the suppression of forest fires. They may also be required to work on parks and grounds under the control of park commissioners. These activities concern the public interest. Here the state owned neither the crops harvested nor the land upon which the work in question was performed, nor did it pay the workers. The interests of the growers are private, not public, and the work performed, therefore, was not done within the meaning of" the state constitution. Commenting on the decision, Pitts said that in view of the express language of the constitution and the "blatant irregularities" in the Reagan administration's assignment of convict labor, "I don't see how the judge could have reached any other decision." He added that, "hopefully ... the court's decision may help awaken California's taxpayers to the realization that any time the state or federal government abets industry or agriculture in obtaining a cheap labor force—whether they are convicts, welfare recipients or aliens— the effect is to deny jobs at decent wages to thousands of other workers, with the upshot that many of those so disemployed wind up on the welfare rolls. Although the ruling will have no immediate effect since the grape harvest is already concluded, Pitts said that a permanent injunction will be sought to prevent the use of state prison labor in all fields. Latest techniques in organizing and bargaining, labor and political education and civil rights were among key subjects covered at the Advanced Southern Labor School in Biloxi, Miss. The week-long school is held each year in a dif­ ferent city in the South. Attending this year's classes were more than 40 full-time union representatives and officials of 12 international unions as well as state AFL-CIO organizations. vl> Rubber Workers Local 683 in Pecos, Texas, won contract im­ provements totaling 43.8 cents in a three-year agreement with Auto­ motive Proving Grounds, Inc. Union President Y. L. Dominguez said gains include a 33-percent increase in hospitalization benefits, and two additional paid holidays. Wage hikes of 20, 10 and 10 cents in successive yearly boosts were agreed to for truck drivers, tire technicians and mechanics. Car drivers and others will get annual increases of 10 cents each year, the union said. Editor-Manager Richard H. Marriott of the Sacramento Valley Union Labor Bulletin, an AFLCIO weekly newspaper, is likely to become Sacramento's next mayor. Ii> the recent election, he topped all candidates for the nine-member city council in winning a fifth term. Traditionally, the council selects its top vote getter as mayor. It will cbrose on January 2. Members of the Broadcast Em­ ployees returned to their jobs with the American Broadcasting Co. after ratifying a new four-year contract ending a strike that began September 22. The ratification vote, on a settlement reached with aid of federal mediators, was 906 to 260. <|> M. S. Novik of New York, radio and television consultant to the AFL-CIO, was honored here by the National Association of Educational Broadcasters for his contributions to the field of non­ commercial radio. Announcing the presentation of a special pla­ que to Novik during the NAEB convention. Director Jerrold Sandler of National Educational Radio particularly hailed Novik's efforts in helping secure passage of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. <1> More than 400 members of the Machinists began their seventh month on the picket line in a strike for better wages against the Marx Toy Co. in Erie, Pa. When the strike started June 1, most work­ ers averaged $1.7^ an hour on an incentive plan and the highest hourly-rated worker received $2.32. The company's last offer, 13 weeks after the strike began, was a three-year contract with in­ creases of 5, 6 aiid 6 cents an hour for incentive workers, 8, 6 and 6 cents for hourly-rated em­ ployees. Whether on a federal or a state level, it seems more often than not to require an isolated human tragedy before the wheels of govern­ ment get moving to correct outrageous situa­ tions that are otherwise either overlooked be­ cause of political pressures, or dealt with in such lenient fashion as to let greedy employers off with no more than an unfelt token fine or slap on the wrist. A shocking case in point is the unnecessary fire which last week snuffed out the lives of five children from one family in a previously-con­ demned migrant farm workers' camp in New Jersey. The youngsters were trapped by flames that engulfed the four-room, ramshackle wood­ en shack they shared with their pajents and two other children. Their mother was picking vegetables in a nearby field at the time. Only two months before, the Jill Brothers— one of the largest growers using seasonal mi­ grant workers in the area—had been fined a piddling $100 for flagrant fire violations which endangered the lives of all in the run-down camp, and told to correct them at once. The Jills were also ordered to rebuild the camp by April of next year under threat of $2,000 in fines by the state's Department of Agriculture. Under a system where farm workers are the only group of employees in America not covered by the National Labor Relations Act and largely excluded from wage and social security laws, they are easy victims for the big farm owners who consider them expendable. With no union representation to protect them through collective bargaining, the migrant farm workers and their families are defenseless against exploitation. As long as they face no penalty for their actions beyond minimal fines which they can easily absorb, the growers can continue unscrupulous exploitation of these seasonal migrant employees virtually un­ checked. Only after the five children of Annie and Isaac Taylor paid with their lives did it come to the attention of New Jersey authorities that the fire violations found at the Jills camp had not been corrected as ordered. Because they were not listed on a subsequent inspection report, they were assumed to have been corrected—until tragedy struck. A new investigation was immediately ordered by the Governor and laws to clean up squalid migrant labor camps were again indignantly called for by concerned state legislators and citizens alike. Perhaps if sustained effort is continued after the initial anger and shock over these wasted lives fade, New Jersey may suc­ ceed in curbing the callous negligence of the growers, but until migrant workers are granted equal status with the rest of the labor force by the federal government, their nationwide dispair will persist. "This never should have happened; we never would have permitted this," said the head of the New Jersey migrant labor bureau as he examined the ruins of the Taylors' shack. No, it should not have happened. If farm workers had the basic legal right to organize and bargain collectively with their employers it needn't have happened. With active union protection they would no longer have to live in firetraps without recourse, or struggle along on little more than a third of what the average factory worker earns, or have to scratch out their very existence without jobless benefits dur­ ing the frequent periods of unemployment which accompany seasonal work. The AFL-CIO and the labor -movement in general has long sought recognition for these citizens and will continue to do so until the goal is realized. However, the sad fact remains that while those of us who are fortunate enough to enjoy our full rights as Americans prepare for the festive Christmas season ahead, there will be no happiness in what remains of the Taylor family and very little for others like them for whom similar tragedy looms in every tomorrow. It will remain there until the plight of the migrant farm workers is realized by all of their fellow citizens—both in and out of government—and eliminated. �Fage Eight SEAFARERS December 8, 1967 LOG Receives First Lakes Vacation Check U.S. Runaway Shipowrters Use Same Tacfics I U.S.Runaway Companies Jump Border To Exploit Low Wage Scale in Mexico ' U.S. runaway ship owners who bolt the U.S. flag in search of cut-rate runaway ship havens such as Liberia and Panama, have their counterparts in U.S. companies who jump the Mexican border to ex­ ploit low wages for greater profits. AFTL-CIO Research Director Nathaniel Goldfinger recently re­ ported that the "mushrooming warned that it is helping to des­ problem of border-jumping run­ CIO Department of Research suggested that the figure may ex­ troy jobs of U. S. workers with away industries is a cause of no clear long-run benefits to Mex­ ceed 100. "increasing concern" to the U.S. ico's economy. Most runaways go into Mexico labor movement. under the Mexican government's The program is tailor-made for The AFL-CIO, he noted, has National Frontier program, set up a company to install only a part called on federal agencies to re­ in 1961 but activated only two of its manufacturing process in fuse assistance and advice to run­ years ago, which gives them tariffMexico—one that calls for hand away operations that result in the free privileges on imports (ma­ work, unskilled or semi-skilled loss of jobs by U. S. workers. chinery, raw materials and semi­ labor. Electronics, apparel, wood Growing Practice finished goods) provided they and furniture companies have Goldfinger's statement called export their finished product. been quick to take advantage. The product is then shipped attention to recent reports that Huge Investment U. S. firms are setting up opera­ back into the U. S. under a tariff Vision Letter, a publication tions across the border in ever- code that requires the producer widely circulated throughout Latin expanding numbers. to pay duty only on what is America, has noted that U. S. In April 1967, the Labor De­ termed "value added," meaning food processors also are crossing the low-cost Mexican labor. partment listed 33 U. S. firms the border. It lists Heinz, Camp­ operating in Mexico. A recent The AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ bell's, Del Monte and Green Giant New York Times article said more cil, urging Congress to amend the as "some major brand names than 70 are now there. The AFL- code to eliminate this advantage. with interests in Mexico." The newsletter reported that U. S. plants in Mexico so far "represent an investment of about $8 million," with the figure stead­ ily climbing. It cited as an ex­ ample Transitron Electronic Corp., WASHINGTON—A strong meat inspection bill which would of Wakefield, Mass., which it said at last assure consumers that all the meat they buy measures up to is about to open a new $1.5 mil­ federally-set quality standards was passed last week in the Senate lion plant in Nuevo Laredo. by a roll-call vote of 82-2. The ^ Among other U. S. firms known only dissenters were Democrats predicted passage in the revised to have set up plants in Mexico Richard B. Russell and Herman form. Even opponents of the Sen­ are Litton Industries Inc., Fairate version believed that nearly all child Camera & Instrument Corp., Talmadge of Georgia. of its provisions would prevail in Raytheon Co., Hughes Aircraft The Administration-backed bill was then returned to the House conference. Co., Kayser-Roth Corp., Sarkes Although the Senate bill will Tarzian Inc. and A. C. Nielsen which voted to name conferees to meet with their counterparts in the take up to two years to become Co., the TV-rating and marketing Senate to iron out differences be­ fully effective, it goes well beyond tween measures passed by the two the previously-passed House meas­ services company. Senate Passes Stroi^ Meat Bill BY 82-2; Measure Goes to House houses. Despite House insistence on the joint talks, Representative W. R. Poage (D-Tex.), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, London Bridge's New Home May be US LONDON London Bridge is expected to fall down next year and the 10,000 tons of granite which compose the bridge may wind up in the United States. The span over the river Thames is to be abolished next year to make way for a wider bridge and the Corporation of London has offered the granite facing for sale. Of the 100 offers he has re­ ceived so far, the 24 offers Lon­ don City, Engineer Harold King feels are serious have come from the United States and Canada. California, North Carolina, and Arizona all have definite projects in mind for using the bridge across an estuary or something similar, the engineer said. Originally built for King Wil­ liam Fourth in 1831, London Bridge cost 426,000 pounds sterl­ ing $1.19-million). No definite selling price has yet been an­ nounced, but Cyril Lewis, chair­ man of the Bridge Committee, said, "It is estimated that to buy an equivalent amount of stone could easily come to about $2.1 million.'* ure which provided a 50-50 cost sharing basis whereby states and the federal government would fi­ nance the "voluntary" upgrading of state inspection of meat sold wholly within state borders. Only meat sold interstate now is in­ spected by the federal government. While retaining the cost-sharing feature, the Senate bill makes it mandatory for states to provide intrastate meat inspection equal to federal standards within two years or face a federal takeover. Also, if any state fails to respond to warnings from the U.S. Agricul­ ture Department, the Agriculture Secretary could take action against an intrastate plant known to pro­ duce dirty meat in unsanitary con­ ditions, confiscate the unwhole­ some product, and seek an injunc­ tion to close the plant as a menace to public health. Continual Review Governors would have the op­ tion of waiving the time limit and letting the Department of Agricul­ ture move in immediately. Authority would also be extend­ ed to the Agriculture Secretary to continuously review state systems before and after they meet federal standards—including access to all plants to examine records and col­ lect samples for analysis—and in­ voke federal jurisdiction where standards are not maintained. An amendment covering im­ ported meat was added to the bill which would require annual re­ ports by the Agriculture Depart­ ment on compliance with U.S. federal standards by foreign meat producers exporting meat to this country. John Weglian (left) receives the first SlU Great Lakes District vacation check which was issued by patrolman Donald Cubic. Presen­ tation was made in Detroit hall. Weglian sails as a chief steward. The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative The Reagan Administration's "protect the rich, skim the poor" program has been dealt a defeat by the State Supreme Court. The court ruled by a 5-2 vote that the Administration's cutbacks of $219 million in Medi-Cal were illegal. This upheld the decision by Sacramento Judge Irving H. Perluss prohibiting substantial reductions ^ in Medi-Cal services that had of hospital stays to eight days. been ordered by State Health and Also included in the Medi-Cal Welfare Administrator Spencer cuts were: psychiatric care, dental Williams. Governor Reagan ex­ care, except to control pain or pressed his "disappointment" over treat infection, hearing examina­ the ruling. tions, all non-lifesaving surgery The court held that the Health and drugs, speech and physical and Welfare Administration cut therapy, chiropractic care, eye back the level of services to Medi- refractions and eye glasses, wheel Cal's 1.9 million recipients with­ chairs, artificial limbs and other out first considering the medical­ prosthetic devices. ly indigent. The cuts ordered by Wilmington the Reagan Administration on Shipping has been excellent for September 1 included a limitation the past two weeks. We have eight ships in transit and paid-off one vessel. Sam Drury hopes to be FFD ^oon. His last job was aboard the Columbia V i cPHILADELPHIA—The wreckage of a Roman wine-carrying lory. Sam sails as ship that sunk mysteriously more than 2000 years ago has been chief electrician. found in 300 feet of water off the west coast of Turkey by an Ditiry Fred Lynum is archaeological expedition using ^ presently registered and looking traveling at the rate of 1,600 yards sonar devices. for a cook's job. He shouldn't have per second. too The discovery of the ship long a wait. As soon as the instrument re­ sounds something like the solving corded five distinct bumps along The SIU sponsored a Thanks­ of a good mystery. The first clue the bottom of the sea, the archae- giving dinner at the Persian Room. that there was a sunken wreck logist used the University's two- Many members and their families came in 1963 with the finding of man submarine. The 16-foot attended. a statue of a Negro boy that prob­ midget sub is named Asherah, San Francisco ably dates back to Hellenistic after the Phoenician sea goddess. Shipping remains good here times. When Dr. George F. Bass, The craft can go down to a depth a scuba diving archaeologist, heard of 600 feet and the expedition had and we paid-off and signed-on what Turkish sponge draggers had no trouble finding the sunken ship. the San Juan, Delaware, Norberto come up with, he reasoned there Tiles that Dr. Bass thought were Capay, Seatrain Ohio, Oceanic was a sunken boat in the area, as part of the roof of the ships' galley Tide, Steel Designer, Young America, and the Eagle Voyager. no one would throw a valuable were clearly visible. statue into the sea. The Beaver Victory and the Lying near the ship was a large Dr. Bass, who is assistant cura­ water jar and other pieces of pot­ Southwestern Victory are crewtor of the Mediterranean section tery. The ship itself is hidden un­ ing up. of The University Museum of the der thick layers of sand, but its Seattle University of Pennsylvania, set outline is unmistakable. Shipping tapered off a little dur­ out to find it. The. spot where the Salvage attempts were deferred ing the last period, but we think statue had been located is 15 miles until 1969 because of the com­ north of Yassi Ada (Flat Island), plexity of the task. The expedi­ it will get better during the next which is between the Turkish tion, composed of about 45 per­ few weeks. mainland city of Bodrum and the sons who are mostly graduate stu­ W. McBride was bosun on the Seatrain Texas before piling off Greek island of Kos. dents at the University of Penn­ Dr. Bass used a side-scanning sylvania, has used sonar to explore to take vacation. A 20-year SIU sonar device which was lowered to another area of the Aegan near man, he sailed seven months on the sea floor where the bronze Mamaris, off the southern coast of^ the Seatrain Texas. statue had been found and pulled Turkey. Sponge draggers there* Juan Mojica hated to leave the along the sandy bottom by means turned up the bronze bust of a Venore after a good trip as stew­ of a cable attached to a trawler. woman, possibly the goddess ard, but he had some personal The electronic instrument emits Demeter. Sonar indicated 15 business to attend to. Juan said sound waves, at frequencies of bumps, but further exploration has he hopes his next ship is just as 5,000 to 20,000 cycles per second. been deferred to some future date. good. Sonar Detector Zeros in On 2,000 Year-Old Vessel i.J ;ki :i �L ^ -r I'iK'Mv f- ^ 1 ^ vii ^ ^ Seafarer John Shearoni Jr. was accompanied a Norfolk hall by (l-r) his mpther, Mrs. Shearon Sr., Mrs. Gardnu; and his sister, Pat Shearon Arriving at the SlU hall in New Orleans, vet­ eran Seafarer J. Molina and wife enjoyed an excellent meal with other SlU couples and guests. ' cJ->-| •.V I •' I. SlU f his year continued its an<- }i iHMfl tretiiiddn ^ Thanks- I : $idher :Setddtersr their ''•:Mii0ih^ SlU In feiihfe d^erdtidne holiday tee^ whieh^w ^ enjoyed hy ciil Enjoying dinner at Norfolk hall are Miss Narcis Brother William Howell eats with family in Nor­ folk. From left are: Bonnie, Mrs. Howell, Ann, Howel, Kimberly, Bill Jr., and Miss Beverly Delk. -U\ Miss Stella Lopez receives pineapple from A. Surez at New York hall. Fruit was just a small part of the traditional feast served to SlU members and guests. Seafarer and Mrs. Lloyd J. Wetzel wait to sign guest list at New Orleans hall with sons (l-r) Wayne, Leon and Jules and daughter and son-in-law, J. Wayley. The Anderson family enjoyed holiday meal in Norfolk. From left are Tony, Dorothy, Mike, A.O., and Eugene. Anna and Glenda sat by Joseph Elkins and wife, Hilda. Seafarer G. W. Flint and wife (at left) relax with friends at SlU hall in New Orleans after finishing a fine turkey dinner complete with all the trimmings. Happy faces of Seafarer Jerry Ange and family show how they enjoyed day at Norfolk hall. From left are his mother, Agnes; Michele and Evelyn, and Mrs. Ange. Seafarer Lawrence P. Hogan finishes coffee with his wife, Ada, after Thanksgiving dinner at SlU hall in Brooklyn. Some of many children present are in rear. �Page Ten December 8, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Receives Death Benefit Cheek •I Senate Votes 15% Social Security Hike By Overwhelming Margin of 78-6 WASHINGTON—The Senate voted 78-6 approval of a bill raising social security payments by at least 15 percent for the nearly 23 million persons receiving old age survivors' benefits. Those receiving the lowest benefits would get considerably bigger percentage increases under the Senate measure. The minimum ^ would rise from $44 to $70 for employers and workers pay social courage prescription of drugs by a single worker—a 59 percent security taxes. It would mean less costly generic rather than jump—and from $66 to $105 for higher payments from higher-paid brand names under the medicaid workers, but it would also mean program. an elderly couple. Medicaid is the joint federalthat on retirement their social se­ The Senate also dropped most state program which provides a curity benefits would be consider­ of the punitive public welfare re­ hroad range of medical services ably higher than under present strictions which had been voted by for low-income persons of all ages. law. the House and adopted an amend­ Long's amendment, bitterly Starting in 1968, the Senate bill ment which could lead to lower fought by lobbyists for the drug would tax up to $8,000 of a work­ Mrs. Rachel Scales, mother of late Brother Irving Bickford, receives prices for prescription drugs. industry, would instruct the gov­ er's wage, as compared with In a key 58-22 vote, the Senate $4,OCX) SlU death benefit check at her San Jose, Calif., home from ernment to test and grade all drugs $6,600 under present law and beat down a Republican motion to San Francisco Union Representative Walter Reidy. Irving, 40, was substitute the less generous, more $7,600 in the House bill. While and determine whether a lowerbos'n on Overseas Evelyn prior to his death at USPHS hospital. restrictive House-passed bill for the House proposes to keep the priced drug is as safe and effec­ the labor and Administration- wage base at $7,600, the Senate tive as a higher-priced brand-name provides a two-step increase to product. backed bill. If it is, government payments $10,800 by 1972. AFL-CIO President George The Senate voted to allow per­ for drugs prescribed under the Meany termed the Senate-passed sons over 65 to earn up to $2,400 medicaid program would be lim­ bill "substantially better—in every a year without loss of social secu­ ited to the price of the generic important category—than the bill rity benefits. This compares with product. The list of drugs would passed earlier by the House." by Lindsay Williams, Vice-President, Gutf Area $1,500 under present law and be issued in 1970. It has "a better benefit structure, $1,680, effective in 1969, in the Struggle Ahead Two Cuban refugees stowed away on the Del Sud recently, sounder financing, more humani­ House bill. It also voted to let The proposal carried, 43-37, but and were discovered only after the ship had left Rio de Janeiro, tarian welfare provisions, some­ men have the privilege now lim­ faces a battle in the House-Senate on its way to the United States. Upon reaching New Orleans, what better medicare provisions ited to women of retiring at age conference. the Cubans were taken into custody by immigration of5cials and considerably improved med­ 60 with a reduced benefit. Although the social security bill icaid." It eased the welfare restrictions covers a number of welfare and who finally determined that the refugees woidd be allowed The AFL-CIO is "particularly by exempting from the compul­ medical assistance programs, only to stay in the U.S. Before that pleased that the Senate has re­ sory work provisions mothers of direct social security benefits are last was on the Penn lYansporter decision was reached, however, stored President Johnson's recom­ pre-school children and specifying financed from the trust fund in as FWT on a trip to India. one of the Cubans, a 25-year old mendations for increased social that mothers of children in school which social security payroll taxes Brother Gem-ge W. Murrill is seaman, cut his arm in an escape security benefits," Meany said. could only be required to take are deposited. The welfare pro­ presently registered in the engine attempt. training or jobs during school grams are financed by general ap­ department and ships from Mo­ New Orleans Urge Prompt Action hours. propriations from the treasury. Seafarer Ray MHler, a native of bile. George has been shipping "We urge the conference com­ The Senate also voted to re­ with the SIU since its inception. In a rare departure from its New Orleans, is comfortable on He prefers short runs and recent­ mittee to move speedily to an quire all 50 states and the District budget-cutting mood of recent the beach for the time being. agreement that will give America's of Columbia to provide welfare as­ Miller usually sails as third cook, ly sailed as oiler on the Claiborne. social security beneficiaries the sistance for dependent children, months, the House voted down, After a seven-month stay on 203-141, a motion to cut the au­ but on his last outing aboard the protection they need and the en­ even when there is an unemployed thorization for the Peace Corps the Fairport as baker. Brother Yellowstone, he sailed as saloon Clwis A. Mailoris is relaxing at tire American social welfare struc­ father in the home. Twenty-three from $116 million to last year's messman and bedroom steward. home in Mobile. He has been ture the strong base that our na­ states and Washington, D. C., ceiling of $105 million. The bill now prohibit aid to children when was then sent to the White House. shipping from the Gulf area for tion should have. "While the AFL-CIO applauds there is a "man in the house" and many years and will be ready to The economy bloc was in full go again right after the first of the Senate action," Meany stress­ this rule has been blamed for en­ control, however, when the House ed, "we must insist that it is only couraging desertions of families disregarded President Johnson's the year. a down payment on the kind of so that children can obtain wel­ warning that it was making a "se­ The beach is small here and social security protection America fare. rious mistake" and voted to trim shipping is good. The Sagamore should'have. We will not cease The fiercest Senate battle came foreign aid spending to $2.2 Hills was laid up for a short time. fighting for improvement until we over an amendment by Senator billion—the lowest figure in 20 have reached 'that goal." Russell B. Long (D-La.) to en­ years. Houston The House bill provided a 12.5 Brother John Rowell is pres­ percent general increase and only Davis ently laid up in the USPHS hos­ a token improvement in minimum pital in Galveston. Here's hoping Oiler Irving Futterman recently the comes out soon and gets back benefits. It also set a ceiling on the federal program of aid to de­ spent a couple of months on the to shipping. pendent children and required Carroll Victory. He classed the John Moore, who sails as AB, mothers of small children to take Carroll Victory as a good ship and has been looking around for a job jobs or job training or lose all one he hated to leave. Brother In almost identical language, Michigan's Governor George welfare payments. Futterman is now looking for a on a tanker. Romney and U. S. Chamber of Commerce President Allan Shivers A House-Senate conference charged that the American labor movement has become too short trip to the West Coast, pref­ Seafarer Joe Matejek, who's committee will have the assign­ erably to San Francisco. now chief engineer on the tug jowcrful "the monopoly power of unions." When Brother George C. Davis Laura Hayden, recently received ment of reconciling the major difRomney, a leading contender erences between the two bills and Romney, in the portion of his goes, he likes to ship out for a his license and was around the )oth the House and the Senate :or the Republican presidential speech reported by the Denver good long haul. His favorite runs are to India and the Far East. His hall to see his friends. He says he will have to approve the final ver­ nomination, spoke at the Univer­ Post, did not say what he wants sity of Denver Law School. done to curb the "power" of un­ last venture was as chief cook on feels better now with his chief sion before it becomes law. Shivers, a former governor of engineer's license in his pocket ions. But Shivers was explicit. the Rambam, which voyaged to The Senate bill would pay for The national Chamber of ComBombay on a wheat run. Davis and adds that everyone should the social security improvements Texas, spoke to an oil producers' merce, he said, "has devised a jy raising the wage base on which convention in Houston. has made his home in New Or- take advantage of upgrading now. The Denver Post said Romney, labor reform package which ^leans since 1949. former head of American Motors, would rid us of a 30-year accumu­ Mobile charged that U.S. labor unions lation of abuses." SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS Bosun Luther V. Myrex is cur­ have become so powerful they He said the "key" element of rently enjoying a stay at his home may wreck the economy. the chamber's program "is to re­ September 1 - September 30, 1967 in Mobile with his wife and fam­ "In our desire to help the work­ form the National Labor Rela­ Number of Amount ily, which includes a new baby. ing man overcome his difficul­ tions Board by turning over its Brother Myrex recently sailed as ties," Romney said, "we have judicial authority to the courts." Benefits Paid bosun on the Waller Rice. done what we often do. We've Shivers said that with labor Hospital Benefits 4,812 $ 57,339,37 Having last sailed as deck Death Benefits gone overboard." "power" thus curbed, there would 27 63,074.07 maintenance for about a year on Disability Benefits As a result, Romney con­ be "rules worked out to immunize 1,068 190,063.00 the Ema Ellzabetb, Seafarer John Maternity Benefits tended, unions are acquiring "mo­ the public welfare against labor 27 5,400.00 R. Rambo has been shipping out Dependents Benefits nopolies" over labor and "this trouble without any help from of the Gulf area since around threatens our whole economy." government." The end result, he (Average $202.39) 453 91,629.25 1947, mostly as bosun or deck Shivers likewise spoke of the said, would be "a completely Optical Benefits 158 2,402.87 maintenance. His home is in Mo­ "old concept of labor as an under­ united economic family" in which Out-Patient Benefits 4,B19 38,368.00 bile. dog" which led to laws protecting labor would have learned the ad­ 11,364 448,276.50 Joe Hcam, who has been sail­ Vacation Benefits vantages "of being a better all1,716 719,807.30 the rights of workers to organize ing out of Mobile for about 20 Total Welfare, Vacation and bargain collectively." Now, round partner in the business en­ years in various engine ratings, Benefits Paid This Period .... 13,080 $ 1,168,083.86 he said, there is need to curb terprise." The Gulf Coast £ I '' Romney Makes Himself Clear Qn Position Against Unions •i- - -l' . -• -- • I �December 8, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Presidential Task Force Cites Crisis The Great Lahes by Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,6reat Lakes Govt. Panel Urges Sweeping Reform In Quality of U.S. Medical Care Another season is about to close here in Detroit and many ships are already laid-up. The weather was mild here, until the recent WASHINGTON—The declining quality of American health care has resulted in recommendations sub-zero temperatures that hit the upper lakes. This is a sure sign by the National Advisory Commission on National Health for sweeping reforms in health care, med­ the lay-up season is here. ical schools, hospitals, health insurers, and in the licensing of physicians. During the last few weeks, we've had plenty of slots open for The 15-man commission, deckhands. There is no shortage ^ which included eight doctors, tion of hospitals and other health­ creasing faster than the popula­ Clayton Ward, wheelsman, is in was appointed by the President care institutions, and more severe tion. He pointed out that the of AB's or FOW's, except on Reiss vessels, which are registered St. Mary's Hospital, Superior, to study the needs of the na-' penalties for those who waste fed­ greater demand, the increasing in Ohio. In that state, seamen are Wisconsin. We wish him a fast tion's health services, and has been eral funds called for. complexity of medical and hos­ not allowed unemployment bene­ recovery. pital practice, and the growing The report scored the "uneven conducting its comprehensive sur­ fits during the winter. tendency toward medical speciali­ distribution of care," shown in Charles Burt and Martin vey since May of 1966. Its mem­ zation, produce shortages in per­ U.S. health figures on the rural Trieschmann, who sail in the en­ bers also include AFL-CIO ViceCleveland gine department, are back from President Joseph A. Beirne—rep­ and urban poor and migrant sonal care. The first ship to lay-up in this the west coast. resenting labor—plus three busi­ workers, as similar to that which The report added that in this area is expected to be the Joe might be found in the statistics pinch between demand and avail­ Paul Tietjen and Philip Minch nessmen and three educators. Morrow. We believe some six or Although high costs, laxity, and "of a developing country." able supply, costs will rise sharply are the last of the Kinsman fleet eight ships will winter here. a shortage of hospital beds and Top priority must be given to if changes in practice are not About 600 men have been taking on a load of grain for manpower are big problems, the improving medical care for the made. It estimated that under cleared to ship from this port. lay-up. commission emphasized that fun­ poor and the needy, it said. Pro­ the current system health expendi­ This has been a banner year for damental changes in the basic grams in this area, both govern­ tures for the nation will rise by Buffalo shipping and the figure could have system by which medical care is ment and private should be more than 140 percent in the There is still a lot of grain to been higher if we were able to fill dispensed should be the primary "markedly expanded with recog­ decade ending in 1975 and hos­ be brought into this port. How­ all the jobs that were called. Re­ goal to insure equal availability nition of the problems of this pital costs will rise by 250 per­ placement calls are still coming in, ever, all eight ships in the Kins­ of adequate care to all segments segment of the population." cent. During the same period, man Marine Transit fleet are in hut most men are heading for the of the population. In dealing with the "crisis in however, the cost of living is only coast or finding jobs in town for for lay-up. expected to go up 20 percent. Among suggested changes were the winter. All have storage grain with the added federal funds as an incen­ American health care," the com­ Irwin Miller, chairman of the exception of the Paul Tietjen and tive to hospitals, medical schools, mission found that even vast in­ creases in money and manpower Duluth commission and board chairman George Steinbrenner. These ships health research, medical students would be of little use unless the of the Cummins Engine Company Larry Curnow received his unloaded and laid-up for repairs and special programs for the system itself was changed. of Columbus, Ind., noted that to be made over the winter, dip­ AB's endorsement with the help of "disadvantaged." "Because the present system while the nation has had tough ping is slowing down and the the Duluth upgrading school and Also proposed, to insure con­ channels manpower into ineffi­ medical problems to solve until filing for vacation pay is booming. is now temporary wheelsman on tinued competence of physicians, cient and inappropriate activities, the present decade, "from here the George Steinbrenner. was a periodic re-licensing of added numbers by themselves can­ on out we probably have catas­ Chicago doctors and routine review of not be expected to bring much trophes to prevent." Although we are only three their performance by panels of weeks away from having vessels their peers within the community. improvement," the report declared. In accepting the report, Presi­ in this area laid-up, jobs are still Added to this would be a strict Little Personal Care dent Johnson said it would be coming in at a steady pace. In presenting the report to the required reading for his Cabinet requirement by government pro­ White House, commission direc­ members and that he would ask Some men are heading for the grams that doctors curb bill-pad­ tor Dr. Peter S. Bing stated that all government departments con­ coast, like Perry Spilde, a steady ding, unnecessary services and this country faces a paradox in cerned with health care to evalu­ poor quality care. shipper on salt during the winter. which a medical care crisis per­ ate the recommendations and Greater emphasis by health in­ No definite date has been set yet CHICAGO —The Senate Fi­ for lay-up. The companies will surance plans on outpatient care sists even though the number of report hack to him with full com­ nance Committee has no plans to was recommended as a good way doctors and hospital beds is in­ ments. consider any proposal for user probably try to run cargo until the to relieve the strain on existing fees or taxes on the nation's inland last minute, as usual. hospital facilities. waterways. Senator Fred R. Harris Extensive work is being consid­ Financial Burden (D-Okla.), reported to a recent ered for the Calumet River from Outstanding symptoms of the meeting of the National Water­ 95th St. to the Calumet Harbor. health care "crisis," the group ways Conference. A new food storage and shipping found, were long waits to see a The Senator, a member of the plant is being erected at the site doctor, rushed and impersonal at­ home in the state of Florida. (Continued from page 3) finance committee, said that he and it is hoped the project can tention, obsolete hospitals in met­ Richard Carter received a third "trusts the committee will develop be completed by mid-1968. Some ropolitan areas, and such "sharp­ engineers the school is turning assistant's license after sailing as no such plans." Addressing the three square miles of shallow lake ly-rising" costs that they "already out in ever increasing numbers. 250 persons attending the meeting Riggins was born in Monongah, FOWT. A native of Alabama, he prohibit care for some and create around the warehouse area will lives in Tampa, Fla. Carter joined he declared that "navigable water­ major financial burdens for many West Virginia, but he and his wife, the SIU in Tampa in 1956. He is 11 have to be dredged, for barge ways are a major contributor to Jean, now have a home in Virginia more." 39 years old. regional economic development in operations. Revisions in medicare and Beach, Virginia. Lucien Butts is a new third as­ the United States because they Spencer forecast a bright future Our IBU members should have medicare payments procedures by sistant. Butts was born in New extend the advantages of ocean all the work they can handle this the government were advised to and continued growth for the en­ York City, where he still resides. ports some 9,000 miles through winter. encourage more efficient opera­ gineer's program which was inau­ A former fireman and oiler, he is interior America." gurated early in 1966. The school's quarters in Brooklyn have just un­ 51 years old and joined the Union The legislator pointed out that dergone renovation and new in 1964 in New York. navigable waterways had created nt Home with the LOG Alfred Kastenhuber received a equipment is on order to accom­ highly attractive industrial sites second assistant's license. He is modate expanding classes. where such waterways converge 33 years old and joined the Union In addition to the 200 men who with vital rail and highway routes. in New York City in 1964. A have gained their original engi­ In the 25-year period ending in native of Austria, he resides in neer's licenses from the ranks of 1965, private industry invested Orlando, Fla. He formerly sailed SIU Seafarers, 176 MEBA Dis­ about $1.3 billion in 190 water­ as a pumpman and FOWT. trict 2 Engineers have also up­ front plants and terminals. In 1965 Isabel Hernandez, is 37 years graded themselves to higher engi­ alone, nearly $500 million in old, is a former FOWT who joined neer's ratings with the aid of the added value was generated by the the SIU in Houston in 1961. Born program. waterfront manufacturing plants, in Donna, Texas, he now lives in Seven other Seafarers who which employed more than 30,000 Brownsville, Tex. Hernandez re­ passed their Coast Guard exams persons," Harris said. ceived a third assistant's license. before the total of 200 was The projected increase in popu­ Eschol Graham is a third assis­ reached have also received their lation and estimates of future engineer licenses as a result of the tant engineer. He was born in transportation needs indicate that Georgia and lives in Jacksonville, training offered by the school. the freighting requirements of the James Reaume is a new third Fla., where he joined the SIU in nation will double "within the life­ assistant engineer. Born in Can­ 1962. Graham is 38 years old and time of most people alive today," ada, the 45-year-old Seafarer now sailed as FOWT. the Senator remarked. SIU engine department men in­ lives in Monroe, Mich. Formerly terested in the program should ap­ r i "It is reasonable to suggest," a FOWT, he joined the Union in ply immediately, or obtain addi­ Harris continued, "that the appro­ 1963 in the port of New York. priate question is not, 'Can this Retired Seafarer Lawrence P. Hogan relaxes with copy of the LOG at Paul Brinson is 49 years old and tional information at any SIU hall, nation afford to develop water­ Brooklyn home where he lives with his wife Ada. Brother Hogan, 70, joined the SIU in 1939 in Tampa. or directly at SIU headquarters, ways?' but rather, 'Can this nation sailed in deck department and made his last trip on a Long Lines cable A new third assistant, he sailed as 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, afford not to develop water­ ship from Germany to Baltimore. The veteran Seafarer recalls World FOWT. Brinson was bom in New York 11232. The telephone ways?' " War M trips on dangerous Murmansk run as most memorable in career. Cairo, Ga., and now makes his number is HYacinth 9-6600. No Inland Waters User Tax Slated, Senator Declares SlU engineers Upgrnding Progrum Prepares 200th Licensed Senfnrer �Page Twelve. SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer to Ride Waves Fuii'Time After 40-Years of Riding the Nags Seafarer Mac McQuarrie who has spent most of his life either riding the waves or riding the nags, has decided to call it quits on his harness racing career and devote full-time to the sea. McQuarrie had been a fine harness racer and trainer for some 40 years, prior to his retirement. Most of his racing has been in " ing drivers," Mac recalls, "men the Midwest, particularly his like Stanley Dancer, Del Insko, native Michigan. "I was always Bill Houghton, and Bill Miller. hanging around the fairgrounds I have never really kept track of in Standish, Mich., my home my record, but I think I've had town. I became interested in about 10,000 races since I started." horses as a little kid, got a groom's He believes his biggest victory job in 1928, then moved up to came not in the U.S., but behind driver and later, a trainer," Mc­ the Iron Curtain in Budapest, Quarrie said. Hungary. "I won a two-year old Mac, as he's known to friends, trot there in 1948. The purse, in was the leading driver at Jackson American money, was about $30,Raceway from 1953 to 1956 and 000. The name of the horse was in 1960 and he led drivers at Indian Boy," he recalled. Northville Downs in 1962. He has Not all his experiences behind handled horses at every Northville the Iron Curtain were pleasant, Downs meeting since the track however. Officials of the Hun­ pioneered night harness racing garian Trotting Association ap­ with parlmutuel betting in 1944. proached McQuarrie about the He was honored at Northville shipping of 16 American horses when the eighth race was named to Hungary and he agreed to take in his honor. Since starting as groom in 1928, charge of the shipment and spend His retirement was hastened by Mac McQuarrie, in racing outfit, six months there training horses. a broken hip, sustained in a racing Hungary, however would not estimates he's had 10,000 races. accident last summer. permit its money to leave the However, the 54-year-old AB four wins in the Hanover-Filly, country, so a Hungarian racing will continue the sailing career six victories in the American Na­ man in New York, Max Vas, paid that began with service in the tional, and four each in the $45,000 of his own money for Pacific area during World War Bloomsburg Fair and Batavia the horses in the U. S. and was to be reimbursed back in Buda­ Downs Stakes. II. His record, as listed by the pest. Vas wound up $45,000 Because the horses pass the Harness Racing Institute, shows poorer. grandstand more often and the 64 stakes wins. Since 1946, he Because of his fondness for the driver "has to be clever to keep has won 695 races and picked up Hungarian people, Mac discovered the horse on his gait," Mac be­ over half-million dollars in prize that the Huhgarian authorities had lieves harness racing might be money. His fastest race, he racalls an eye on him. One day, on the more enjoyable than flat racing. was 2:02 at Northville Downs, way to the track he saw the bodies One main difference between a aboard Billy Ellamore. Mac also of six people hanging from a tree, trotter and pacer, Mac pointed remembers Millie Flip Flop, the including one person he recog­ out, is the diagonal gait of the first winner he had. The time was nized. Mac then made - up his mind to leave Hungary and return trotter, compared to the pacer's 2:16, at Harrison, Mich. "I've raced against many lead­ to the United States. parallel gait. Won Stakes Races Mac has had no small measure of success in his facing career. He has won the Illinois State Fair Stakes race ten times, plus eight victories in the Hanover-Hempt, HALAULA yiCTORY (Isthmian). November 5—Chairman, P. Livingston j Sec­ retary, Harold D. Strauss. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Fine chow and good service. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), October 22— Chairman, A. Panagopoulos; Secretary, BJddie Bonefont. Brother F. Aponte was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Mo­ tion was made to find out why these ships don't pay the same scale wages as do the mariner tyiie ships. Motion made to con­ tact Union and see if they can put through an amendment to the shipping rulCT so that hook members can have preference regarding watches when shipped out together with B and C Men. Tommy John Sanchez, born September 12, 1967, to Seafarer Heraclio and Mrs. Sanchez, De­ troit, Michigan. Pedro Gonzales, bom March 12, 1967, to Seafarer Gilbert R. and Mrs. Gonzales, San Antonio, Texas. Irene Harriette Dongen, born to Seafarer Isidore and Mrs. Don­ gen, Brooklyn, N. Y. Leticia Camarena, born July 23, 1967, to Seafarer Camilo and Mrs. Camarena, Houston, Texas. Annette Velazquez, born March 14, 1967, to Seafarer Eusebio and Mrs. Velazquez, New Orleans, Louisiana. ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), No­ vember 22—Chairman, Q. P. Bailey ; Secre­ tary, John Waith. Brother Ijewis P. Ledingham was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Motion was made to write a letter to Headquarters regarding the contract agreement. STEEL NAVIGATOR asthmian). November 12—Chairman, H. M. Gloesop; Secretary, Fred Morris. 128.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by depa^ ment delegates. Crew in good spirits. Steven Robert Brockett, bora October 14, 1967, to Seafarer Clarence R. and Mrs. Brockett, Hanover, Maryland. Anita Marie McKay, born Oc­ tober 21, 1967, to Seafarer Murdick and Mrs. McKay, Alpena, Michigan. , Joseph Myers, born October 1, 1967, to Seafarer Daniel W. and Mrs. Myers, Toledo, Ohio. Tony Curtis Cormier, .born Oc­ tober 16, 1967, to Seafarer Joseph and Mrs. Cormier, Opelousas, Loui^ana. <1/ —— Renee Lynn Peavoy, born Oc­ tober 5, 1967, to Seafarer Lloyd and Mrs. Peavoy, New Orleans, Louisiana. Michael McTavlch, bora Sep­ tember 20, 1967, to Seafarer Rob­ ert John and Mrs. McTavich, Sugar Notch, Peimsylvania. Nancy Ann Ciaglo, bora De­ cember 27, 1966, to Seafarer Marion S. and Mrs. Ciaglo, New­ ark, California. Karl Sven Vinson, born June 24, 1967, to Seafarer Glen E. and Mrs. Vinson, Prichard, Alabama. December 8, 1967 Poem Describes Seamen's Destiny To The Editon I want to thank you for the opportunity to read the Seafar­ ers Log. Reading recently about the tragic fate of the Panoceanic Faith as well as the dangers of the Vietnam run, I would like to share with your other read­ ers, retired and active seamen and their families, too, some­ thing which helps to read be­ tween the lines of the LOG stories on the tragedy. There is a Carl Shurz Park in New York City. Carl Shurz was a Civil War General and a Congressman from the Mid­ west. He lived a long life, from 1829 to 1906. And in one of the national shrines here in Philadelphia, half a block from Constitution Hall, there is a place called the Second Bank of the United States. Carl Shurz's words were, many years ago, thought worth carving there in stone. They express the importance of having 9deals. "You may tell me that my views are visionary, that the destiny of this country is less exalted, that the American peo­ ple are less great than I think they are or ought to be. In an­ swer: ideals are like stars, you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the Seafaring man on the desert of water, you choose them as your guide and following them, you reach your destiny." In tribute to the men of the Panoceanic Faith and others like them, who are men of faith on all the oceans of the world, let us pray that they may "reach their destiny" under God. Rev. Lewis Delmage, S. J. St. Joseph's CoUege Philadelphia lars and will not take checks, so the only place you can cash your check is a bank. Now, as yoy know, very few seamen can get time off to go to a bank whenever they want. And what if the ship is in port only dur­ ing the week-end, when the banks are closed? This is exactly what happened to us on this trip. First, we stopped in the Philippines. The Captain gave us a draw in trav­ eller's checks. It was night and the banks were closed, so we had to cash the checks, at a loss, in a bar. We left for Thailand and went to town to cash our checks, but nobody would take them. We were told we could cash them at a bank, but the nearest one was 110 miles away. In addition, the cab drivers wanted $5 and $10 for driving us around while we were trying to find ways of cashing our checks. We then went to the Army base, but were told we were not Army personnel, and they couldn't help us. We understand it is good for the steamship companies to use traveller's checks, because this doesn't tie up much cash aboard ship. Checks are charged to the company as they are used, at one percent. The steamship company is running a few ships and has lots of cash in the bank drawing five percent interest, instead of staying aboard ship. Who do you think is coming out better with the checks, the seamen who have trouble cash­ ing them, or the company with it's money in the bank? All of this has been discussed, and this trip brought it to a " head. We, the crewmembers of the Santa Emilia, would appre­ ciate it if the Union's negotiat­ ing committee would take up this problem. We hope that they will see fit to change the pres­ ent contract, so that all draws are issued in American money, at least where the currency does not conflict with a foreign na­ tion's currency policy. Francis Napoli ^ Urges Cash Draws In Foreign Ports To The Editor: As we all know, the issuing of traveller's checks as draws has been in the SIU Agreement for a number of years. This is designed to protect the seaman both from unstable currencies in some foreign countries and from the black market. In many countries, there is a limit on the use of American draws in port. We think it is time for a change since the seaman today is getting the short end of the stick. In Europe, there is little traffic in black market currency, and' you can usually receive your dollar's worth. However, in the Far East the situation is different. In Japan, you can't chqnge any money unless you take it to a bank. If the bank is closed, yon might get someone to change your'dollars, but he will not take traveller's checks. In Korea, there is a black market. In the Philippines, Formosa, Thailand and Hong Kong, people want green dol­ las Crew Donates Gift To Children's Fund To The Editor: We have received a donation from the crew members of the Penn Vanguard in memory of the SIU crewmen who lost their lives in the sinking of the Panoceanic Faith. We at Sunland Training Cen­ ter in Miami feel these men and men like them are the reason America is the greatest of all nations. Sunland has a canteen fund that is used for boys and girls who have no spending money. The donation has been deposited in this fund and will bring weeks of joy to some of our precious children. Because of the nature of this gift and the display of broth­ erly love shown by the men who sent it, we look upon this donation as one of the finest we have ever had the privilege or receiving. On behalf of our' children please accept my sin­ cere and most humble thanks. Arnold Cortazzo, Education Director Superintendent Sunland Training Center �Page Thirteen SEAFARERS LOG December 8, 1967 FINAL DEPARTURES Joseph Gilliard, 59: Brother Gilliard died October 25, at St. Luke's Hospital, New York City. At the time of his death he was on an SIU pension. Brother Gilliard joined the union in New York and lived in that city. A native of South Carolina, he sailed as a cook and baker. His last ship was the Rob­ in Sherwood. Surviving is his wife, Corine, of New York. The burial was in Woodlawn Ceme­ tery, Bronx, N. Y. Joseph Falrman, 50: Heart failure claimed the life of Brother Fairman on No­ vember 15, in Philadelphia. He sailed as an oiler and was employed by the Curtis Bay Towing Com­ pany. A native of Philadelphia, Brother Fairman was a resident of that city. DurWorld War II, he served in the Army. He joined the IBU in Philadelphia. Surviving is his wife, Beatrice. The burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. 4^ John Melas, 26: An automobile accident claimed the life of Broth­ er Melas, Sept. 26, in Knoxville, Tenn. He recently joined the SIU and had sailed as wiper. A native of New York City, he joined the un­ ion in that port. His last ship was the Mayaguez. He and his wife, Patricia, were residents of Knox­ ville. The body was cremated in Maryville, Tenn. Howard Gates, 42: Brother Cates died on November 3, while sailing aboard the Transhartford. The ship was in Bombay at the time of death. Brother Cates was born in Texas and resided in Marrero. La. He join­ ed the SIU in the port of New Orleans. He sailed as a pumpman and machinist. Brother Cates had previously sailed on the Del Sud. Surviving is his widow, June Cates, of Marrero. <I> Joseph Thibodeaux, 42: Broth­ er Thibodeaux died on October 12, at St. Eliza­ beth's Hospital, Beaumont, Texas. He was born in Louisiana" and lived in Jennings, La. An AB, Thi­ bodeaux joined the SIU in Hous­ ton. He served with the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1946. His last ship was the Del Valle. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Emily Hanks, of Jennings. The burial was in Istre Cemetery, Jennings. Kenneth McAvoy, 47: Brother McAvoy died of a cerebral injury on Oct. 15 in the Seattle USPHS hospital. He sail­ ed in the engine department and joined the Union in San Francisco. McAvoy was born in New York City and made his home in New Orleans. His last vessel was the Wild Ranger. He served for three years in the Navy. The burial was in Holyrood Cemetery, Seattle Wash­ ington. Burial at Sea Aboard the Transpacific The ashes of Seafarer John Flanagan were committed to the deep in a traditional burial at sea on Aug. 11, aboard the Transpacific. Sea­ farers and officers paid final respects as the body was lowered into the sea. Captain A. Bellhouse read a final prayer for Brother John. W. H. (Red) Sininioiis, meeting clialrnian aboard the Del Ore (Delta), sends word that "a coupie of the boys from the Montcello Victory came over for a visit ' recently while both ships were in Trinidad. Among the crewmen who paid a call to their fellow Seafarers were Jack Mullis and Dewey Bell of the deck depart­ Seafarers on the Globe Ex­ Eddie Bonefont, meeting secre­ ment. Simmons said that both plorer (Maritime Overseas) have tary, writes from the Oakland crews enjoyed the visit since, "it started an arrival (Sea-Land) that gets lonesome on some of those pool, so they F. Aponte has long hauls and you never get a would have been elected to chance to visit with your ship­ enough money for serve as ship's mates from an­ a movie projector, delegate and F. other ship." The meeting secretary Diaz will be the crew has been Frank Radzvila new movie direc­ "enjoying another reported. Clar­ tor. A. Panagop1 good run to West ence Jacks, meet­ oulos, meeting Africa." They ing chairman, re­ „ , chairman, reportRadzvila had some rough Panagoponlos ported that the weather, but discussed how they can best utilize ship's delegate, Frank Schutz has things are getting the new movie camera the com­ received a vote of thanks for his better, said Sim­ pany put aboard for the enter­ fine work. Schutz in turn, compli­ Simmons mons. Loyola K. tainment of the crew. No beefs mented the steward department Evans of the engine department reported as the ship heads for an for the fine Thanksgiving meal is the new ship's delegate. they prepared. Department dele­ Oakland payoff. gates report no problems and the Music lovers on the Steel Navi­ payoff, scheduled for the Gulf Harold Strauss, meeting secre­ area, should be a good one. gator (Isthmian) have each do­ nated $1.00 for tary of the Halaula Victory (Isth­ mian), reports radio speakers in The steward department aboard that book shelves order to have the Floridian (United Maritime) have been in­ music in the mess "is doing a terrific stalled in the rec­ hall, meeting job," according to reation room and chairman H. M. word from Bob a library will be GIossop informed Lasso, meeting installed as soon the LOG. Accord­ chairman. Chief as possible. W. ing to Fred Mor­ steward Carlos Retenbacher, AB, ris, meeting sec­ Morris Luna is most co­ was hospitalized. retary, there are operative, Lasso Strauss P. Livingston, no beefs and the crew is in good reported and in spirits. The ship's treasury totals meeting chairman, informed the addition to regu­ Lasso $23, treasurer Roque Magaraeg LOG. The crew wishes him a lar meals, "it is reported. After stops in Karachi, speedy recovery. Tom Fleming, not unusual to see Mexican TaBombay and Calcutta, the ship ship's delegate, reported fine chow, mali's, Italian baked sweet sau­ will pay off in New Orleans good service, and no beefs or dis­ sage, arroz con polio (chicken and puted overtime. shortly after the New Year. rice, Spanish style), Chinese chow mein and Polish stuffed cabbage." In addition, crewmember Clyde Woods "is considered one of the finest bakers in the Gulf Coast area and the crew of the Floridian extends a vote of thanks to the Canada, or telephone 613-393- entire stewards department for a Concorcio Padios job well done," Lasso reported. Please contact Kenneth L. 2985, as soon as you can. ^ White, 1212 Broadway, Oakland, "Being away from home on Calif., tel. 451-6732 collect, in Thanksgiving day on the Del Sol regard to a very important per­ David J. Taylor isn't too bad when sonal matter. Your mother, Mrs. Corinne you have a chief Taylor, would like you to contact steward like Ed­ her at P. O. Box 455, 1104 Beech Friends of Juan Rueda die Stough, a St., West Lake, La. 70669. He is a patient at USPHS Hos­ chief cook like pital in Staten Island, N. Y., and W. Randall and a would appreciate a visit by some baker like Leon of his friends. Franklin," ship's Francis A. Warren delegate Robert Frank Raviell Please contact your mother im­ Callahan reports Callahan Your daughter, Sharon, would mediately regarding an extremely from the Del Sol like you to contact her in Balti­ important matter. (Delta). We are proud of the more as soon as possible in regard menu they turned out, Callahan to a very important matter. said. "A lot of hard work went into this menu. The crew thanks Harry Peek Vernon Atkins Please contact Mrs. Laurence the chief steward and entire stew­ Jeri Hahn, 51 South Milton St., Wessels, 2225 Gentilly Blvd., ard department." The menu in­ St. Paul, Minn., 55105, would New Orleans, La. 70122, or phone cluded roast prime ribs and ham like you to contact her as soon 944-6532, in regard to an impor­ in addition to turkey, Callahan reported. tant matter. as possible. <|> Income Tax Refunds Editor, • SEAFARERS LOG, , S Income tax checks are being 675 Fourth Ave., • held for the following SIU mem­ Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232. • bers by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison St., I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my • San Francisco, Calif., 94105: name on your mailing list. (Frint information) • Margarito Boija, Winfred S. Dan­ iel, Andre W. Deriger. • NAWE .... • —— S STREET ADDRESS ^ Henry D. McRorie STATE...r... ZIP...../ • Please contact your mother at • CITY 1201 Woodland Ave., Monroe, • TO AVOID DUFUCATION; If you ara an old wAaeribar and h^ • dwnga • North Carolina. • of addraas, fdaaaa giro your formar atMraw balow! ^ • <1> PERSONALS — 4,— <I> William and Donald Guernsey Please contact your brother, James, in Bloomfield, Ontario, 8 AUUIfIS i.... . I • QTY '• • • ••••..!.!.jy*.*'*9 TbiiiiiitfiiiiHiiiMiMaRMRBBBBamaMiRBMBBMNMHfmi! �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG Hibathi Stove Turns Out the Chow When Churlie Noble Blows Stusk December 8, 1967 . -VT'5»VD:' •I:;,/;; ON THE PUERTO RICO RUN When Typhoon Emma tore the galley stove stack off, the Seafarers aboard the American Pride visualized a voyage from Japan to Formosa without the benefit of hot meals. Fortunately, the inge­ nuity and enterprise of the crew saved the day. A day out of Yokosuka, Ja- ^ pan, the ship met the full force The galley stove went back into with the burning wood and stacks of the typhoon, sending the stove operation when the ship left Kee- of kindling. The hibachis are no Lung. longer needed and the decks have stack, better know as the Charlie By this time, the men had be­ been cleaned, but the mgike-shift Noble, crashing to the deck. Un­ come accustomed to the Oriental- cooking devices are still sitting on able to use the stove and faced style of cooking, so the return to deck, just aft of the galley. The with a shipful of hungry Sea­ normal was almost regretted. men just can't throw them over­ farers, the cooks cornered the There was a certain fascination board. first assistant engineer. Explain­ ing the situation, they asked him to build two small hibachi-like The Seatrain New York arrived recently at Edgewater, New Jersey, with a cargo of containers after a trip to Puerto Rico, The vessel is a regular on that run. According to the Seafarers aboard it was smooth sailing all the way. Robin Hood Seafarers Aid Gl By Mustering Out Dog 'Joe* Lopez devices. A hibachi is a small stove used throughout the Far East. For six days, the steward department turned out nearnormal menus with the hibachis until repairs could be completed in Kee-Lung. Nobody on the American Pride would have blamed steward Rob­ ert Bosco and chief cook Leonides Lopez if they gave in to the ele­ ments and served cold plates. The heavy seas made cooking and serv­ ing difficult, to say the least. With the stove's stack—or Charlie No­ ble—immobilized, the crew was prepared to face the worst. Night cook and baker Estal Potts and Rafael De Arce, made every effort to light the damaged stove, but the result was a galley full of thick black smoke and much coughing and eyewiping. rt i IS Determined Effort But the cooks were determined to perform their duty and turn out not only good food, but hot. After a consultation with the steward and galley staff, the first assistant engineer began cutting and weld­ ing at 9 a.m. Bosun; Frank Smith chipped in by chopping wood. Their efforts were rewarded with a hot meal, served on schedule, at 11:30 that same morning. With a routine established, no­ body gave bosun Smith, chopping and splitting dunnage every morn­ ing, a second glance. Richard Laprise, crew messman and Shelly Atkins, pantryman, carried pails of the split wood to the galley. Some men enjoyed the smell of fresh wood, even claiming it lent a special flavor to the food. Seafarers aboard the Robin Hood helped re-unite a GI and his dog when the ship returned to Bayonne, N. J., from a run to Viet­ nam. The dog, an 11-month-old mongrel, was ten days old when Army Specialist Frank Coronato of Staten Island bought him but Joe wouldn't do it," O'Keefe related. from a Vietnamese boy. Lives a Dog's Life The vessel was loading at the Joe "adjusted to sea life" quick­ Saigon docks in September when ly, Carlos Travieso "Of the Steward Coronato and the dog arrived. department told the LOG. Joe James O'Keefe, who sailed as chief electrician on the Robin Hood, spent most of his time on the said that Cap­ bridge and in the saloon. The tain George crew built him a doghouse, but he Douglas offered didn't spend any time there, pre­ to take the dog ferring to sleep in the Captain's aboard since the room. "He really had the run of the GI, who was re­ ship," Travieso said. "He was a turning to the good dog and got along with ev­ states by plane, erybody. He would even watch lacked the $160 for air freight to the men going through fire boat Travieso take the dog with drills." him. "The Captain thought he Since Joe had the necessary' would do the man a favor," shot, getting him aboard the Rob­ in Hood was no problem, but the O'Keefe explained. crew feared that getting him off Joe, a brown and tan mongrel, might be a tussle. Since he was was immediately adopted by the so well treated, the men wondered ship's 44-man crew. "He was a if he would even remember his friendly dog, quiet and never old master, Coronato. Joe, how­ barked," O'Keefe said. The only ever, was happy to be re-united exception was when he saw a few with his old friend and is now the dogs running around on the dock second dog in the household. before the ship left. The Captain After all the SIU chow Joe would kid O'Keefe by telling Joe consumed, perhaps it was no sur­ to "go bite the chief electrician. prise he refused his first dogfood. The Seatrain New York lies alongside dock, waiting to be unloaded. Issac V. Brown (right) of the deck department, enjoyed a visit from his buddy, Anibal Albe, who .sails in steward department of Seatrain San Juan, docked alongside the New York. Both men reported good trips. •'M ,?v'' Sfl/ Lifeboat Class No, 190 Weighs Anchor / ' Dimas Mendoza, AB, is heaving up on slack gangway. He was on gangway watch during the payoff. Brother Mendoza, who joined the union during World War II, is a native of Puerto Rico and resides in the Bronx, N. Y. Justo Vejasquez of engine department finds time for a last cup of coffee before collecting his pay. He is 26-year union vet. BuUd New CharUe Noble Finally, the American Pride reached Kee-Lung and a contract was made for repairs. The culi­ nary ordeal was not over, since Oriental-style cooking continued two more days while the new Charlie Noble was being built. These men passed Coast Guard examinations and now hold lifeboat tickets. They attended the SlU's lifeboat school at Mill Basin, Brooklyn. In the front row, L-R, are: Gregorio Roman, Alberto Matos, David Ball, Harold Finne. In the second row: Instructor Paul McGaharn, Antonio Sgagliardich, William Dickey, Walter Gronek. The SlU's 190th lifeboat class graduated on Nov. 14th. mm Ralph Snider sailed as oiler on this trip. A native of West Virginia. Snider is recent addition to the SIU, joining in New York. �December 8, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Schedule df Membership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans .Jan. 16—2:30 p.m. Mobile Jan. 17—^2:30 p.m. Wilmington . .Jan. 22—2:00 p.m. San Francisco. Jan. 24—2:00 p.m. Seattie Jan. 26—2:00 p.m. New York .. .Jan. 8—2:30 p.m. Phiiadeiphia .Jan. 9—^2:30 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 10—2:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 12—2:30 p.m. Houston . .. .Jan. 15—2:30 pan. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit . . .Jan. 2—2:00 p.m. Alpena .. .Jan. 2—7:00 p.m. Buffalo .Jan. 2—7:00 p.m. Chicago . .Jan. 2—^7:00 p.m. Cleveland .Jan. 2—^7:00 p.m. Duluth .. .Jan. 2—^7:00 p.m. .Jan. 2—7:00 p.m. Frankfort Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago Jan. 16—7:30 p.m. tSauit Ste. Marie Jan. 18—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 17—^7:30 p^m. Duluth Jan. 19—^7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .Jan. 19—^7:30 p.m. Toledo Jan. 19—^7:30 p.m. Detrmt Jan. 15—^7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. .Jan. 15—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans .Jan. 16—5:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 17—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . .Jan. 9—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Jan. 10—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Jan. 11—5:00 p.m. Houston Jan. 15—5:00 p.m. DIRECTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Afiantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall United Industrial Woriiers New Orleans .Jan. 16—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 17—^7:00 p.m. New Yoric .. .Jan. 8—^7:00 p.m. Philadelphia . .Jan. 9—^7:00 p.m. Baltimore ... .Jan. 10—7:00 p.m. ^Houston ... .Jan. 15—7:00 p.m. STEEL AGE (States MaHne), October 22—Chairman, J. W. Canarad: Secretary, P. T. Motus. $6.65 in ship's fund. Ship's delegates reported that everything is run­ ning smoothly. TRANSORLEANS (Hudson Water­ ways). November 12—Chairman. L. Jack­ son ; Secretary, Milton Phelps. Ship's dele­ gate extended a vote of thanks to all de­ partments. Ship to be fumigated upon arrival in port. AMERICAN PRIDE (American Sealanes,) November 18—Chairman, Frank D. Smith: Secretary, David E. Francis. $8.22 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SPITFIRE (General Cargo), August SO •—Chairman, C. McGalagin; Secretary, H. K. Smith. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. Brother J. T. Wolfe was elected to serye as ship's delegate. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tannar VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shtpard Lindsay Williams Robart Matthaws SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Karr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md DIGEST of SIU «75 4fh Ava., Bktyn. HY 9-UOO 127 Rivar St. EL 4-3ilt I2I( E. Baltimora St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mas 177 Stata St. BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 MEETING!^ Rt 2-0140 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ava. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jaffarson Ava. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 VI 3-4741 FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tax JACKSONVILLE, FU JERSEY CITY, N.J Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Jan. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. *Norfolk Jan. 18—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Jan. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ELIZABETH PORT (Sea-Land), No­ vember 7 — Chairman. J. L. Sinlard; Secretary, J. L. Pagan. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Mo­ tion was made to bring the pension plan up to 20 years sea time, at any age. M08ILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 OCEANIC WAVE (Oceanic Pioneer), September 9—Chairman, Louis E3. Meyers; Secretary. Emery Gibbs. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire steward de­ partment for the fine food served during the voyage. Motion was made that all members in good standing, belonging to the SIU, should have been granted across the board wage increases. The rank and file feels that wages are based on the coat of living and therefore all members are entitled to the cost of living increase, regardless of rating. Crew has been very patient about the adverse conditions on this vessel since leaving Seattle. Promises have been made to correct outstanding re­ pairs, but nothing has been done. Beef about money draws to be taken up with patrolman at port of payoff. 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 2808 Paarl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomary St. HE 3-0104 SS TRANSCHAMPLAIN (Hudson Waterways). November 12 — Chairman, Charles O'Neil; Secretary, Charles O'Neil. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Ship is in need of many repairs. I South Lawranca St. HE 2-1754 830 Jackson Ava. Tal. 529-7548 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tal. 822-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2804 S. 4th St. DE 8-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tax 1348 Savanth St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Fraamont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Farnandai Juncos Stop 20 Tal. 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avanua MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Dal Mar COLUMBIA VICTORY (Columbia), November 1()—Chairman, A. Michelet; Secretary, J. Kackur. No beefs reported. Elverything is running smoothly. Brother Norman Mendelson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. NATIONAL DEFENDER (National Transport), October 6—Chairman, J. McKreth; Secretary, J. A. Hollen. Brother Jimmy Hollen was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Everything is running smoothly with no disputed OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Page Fifteen CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), November 17—Chairman, None; Secretary, R. D. Reed. Brother Francis Guillory was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ship short one pumpman and one messman. Motion made to have the dispatcher put book numbers on shipping cards of all new men. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Novem­ ber 22 Chairman, Fred Shaia; Secretary. Elliott Gorum. $40.00 in ship's fund. Beef in deck department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Motion made that green money be put out for all draws instead of travelers checks. SEAFARER (Marine Carriers), No­ vember 11—Chairman, W. Pederson ; Sec­ retary, Ed LaRoda. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the good food and service. A few small beefs were taken care of. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), November 13—Chairman, James EL Gross ; Secretary, Frank E. Rose. Some disputed OT in engine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Crew received a radiogram from the Master of the SS San Jose thanking them for the rescue of its twenty crewmembers. The sum of $205.00 was donated to the crew of the San Jose. AMERICAN PRIDE f American Sealanes), October 15—Chairman. Frank J. Smith: Secretary. David B. Francis. $8.22 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MINOT VICTORY (A. L. Burbank), November- 25—Chairman, John Elddins ; Secretary, Arthur R. Rudnicki. Brother Ted Weems was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to Brother Ellmer P. Shaw, resign­ ing ship's delegate, for a job well done. No beefs were reported by department delegates. PECOS (Oriental Ebcporters), Novem­ ber 25—Chairman. Louis W. Cartright; Secretary, C. E. Turner. $29.90 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported that the captain and department heads were pleased with the crew for their good conduct. No betds were reported. Mo­ tion was made to have the maintenance and cure raised from the present $8.00 per day to $15.00 per day in accordance with the increase in cost of living. MAIDEN CREEK (Gulf Puerto Rico), November 26—Chairman, W. J. Barnes; Secretary, C. J. Nail. Motion was made to have a shore gang for all ships when in port so that all men can receive their one day a month off without having to double for other crewmembers. Those men could be hired or called for from Union hall. Motion made that port time should be paid to all unlicensed person­ nel in all ports after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., the same as the mates and en­ gineers receive aboard SIU ships. Mo­ tion made for $3UU.UU a month pension for those with 20 years in the Union and with 12 years sea time, regardless of age. FLORIDIAN (South Atlantic Carib.), November 30—Chairman, Bob Lasso; Sec­ retary, A. Aronica. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire steward depart­ ment for the exceptionally good food and service. Suggestion was made to raise the entry rating's wages to meet the high cost of living. Ship's delegate will con­ tact agent in San Juan in regards to lodging beef when ship was in Jackson­ ville. CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tal. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. 505 N. Marina Ava. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Isaya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is: Ekirl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract riithts, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on tJie proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political .purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOO policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Elxecutive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibiiity. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), November 18—Chairman, Daniel Robin­ son ; Secretary, Andres Aguire. Brother James M. Masters resigned as ship's dele­ gate and Brother George Quinones was elected to serve in his place. DEL MUNDO (Delta). November 5— Chairman, Joe Catalanotto; secretary, Ramon Irizarry. Brother Gasper was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Letter was written to headquarters regarding retirement. $60.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFAREIRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or cd)ligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of thenuelves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feds that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his eonstitational right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immediately notify SIU President PanI Hall at headqnartcrs by eortUed mail, return receipt requested. UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller Distmcries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Writer Bouibon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Chlldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Stariite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. prodncts (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) ^ Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) �Vol XXIX No. 25 SEAFARERSmOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO '5 ij*.' O NCE again we are entering into the traditional holiday season. American families everywhere are already preparing for the festivities during which they will gather with their loved ones for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The spirit of Christmas for Seafarers holds a spe­ cial significance not felt by most other laljor union­ ists to whom long periods of separation from their families are not a prerequisite of their profession. Not all SIU members will be able to be home for the holi­ days. True to the tradition of the American merchant marine, many of them will be manning this country's vessels in all parts of the world or maintaining the vital sea lift to our fighting men in Vietnam. This will always be the case for some Seafarers, but the spirit of the season and the exchange of brightlywrapped presents will help shorten the miles of sepa­ ration somewhat—as it always has. But there is more to the holiday season than re­ newed family affection and giving. There is also buying. Between now and Christmas millions of un­ ion members will be spending millions of their hardearned dollars for goods and services. In spending these dollars care must be exercised to insure that they support only union-made products. As pointed out by Joseph Lewis, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades Department, "these millions will earmark job secu­ rity for fellow trade unionists over the entire country, not just over the holidays, but throughout the year." "Since the early days of the trade union move­ ment," Lewis notes, "the Union label, shop card, store card and service button have been assurances of qual­ ity. They represent bStter products and services as well as insurance that workers producing union prod­ ucts and offering union services are benefiting from the fruits of their labor. " 'Good will to all men' is reiterated a thousand times over with every union purchase by consumers from all walks of life. The blessings and benefits ob­ tained by organizatioh and unionization have been sprinkled upon all men—not a selected few—as the result of organized labor's philosophy of true broth­ erhood." Caution in buying, though important at all times, is doubly necessary as we get swept up in the enthu­ siasm of Christmas shopping. The billions of dollars spent by manufacturers on enticing advertising and fancy packaging all too often serve to camouflage shoddy goods of little or no worth which are poorly made under non-union conditions. Distasteful as the hard facts are, many companies make full use of the Christmas season in an annual campaign to push tons of junk merchandise off on an unsuspecting public, ohen the gay package in which a product is sold is worth more than the item it contains. What makes matters worse is the fact that the large amounts spent to promote inferior items, and make them attractive to the eye, inflate already exhorbitant prices to an even higher level. The best rule for the consumer to follow in Christ­ mas shopping is to examine all goods for the union label while also exercising careful thought as to whether a gift selected will be of real use to the per­ son for whom it is intended. Much hard earned money is thrown away each year on novelties or gimmicks which are set aside and forgotten almost as quickly as they are received. Equal caution must also be used in regard to chari­ table contributions while the traditional generosity of the holiday season gains momentum as Christmas ap­ proaches. American workers are, by nature, eager to share their good fortune with those who are in need. There are dozens of legitimate charities which care­ fully account for all donations received and are worthy of our fullest support. However, there are just as many shady operators seeking at every turn to reap a dishonest buck from the generosity of wellmeaning citizens. To assure that your donations actu­ ally get to deserving causes instead of into the pocket of some fast talk artist, make sure a charity is what it claims to be before you give. Another area in which consumers are frequently bilked is the one in which short term loans are of­ fered to offset the expense of Christmas shopping. As often as not you will find that the interest rates on such loans are unreasonably high and sometimes might amount to almost as much as the loan itself. It is much better to shop within your means than to be bogged down with burdensome obligations after all the festivities are over. Above all, don't forget that union label and boy­ cott anti-union manufacturers. The AFL-CIO re­ minds all unionists that "a union purchase is power without words—silent-ntight!" � 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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AWARD FOR BRAVERY BY MERCHANT SEAMAN FLEET DECLINE ‘A NATIONAL DISGRACE,’ MEANY CHARGES AT MTD CONVENTION VICE PRESIDENT HUMPHREY TO ADDRESS SEVENTH BIENNIAL AFL-CIO CONVENTION BUILDING TRADES PLEDGE ALL-OUT AID FOR PROGRAM TO REBUILD U.S. CITIES BRAZIL GOVERNMENT OFFERS NEW PLAN FOR CARRIAGE OF NATION’S EXPORTS METAL TRADES HOLD CONVENTION; ORGANIZING CITED AS MAJOR GOAL U.S. RUNAWAY COMPANIES JUMP BORDER TO EXPLOIT LOW WAGE SCALE IN MEXICO SENATE VOTES 15% SOCIAL SECURITY HIKE BY OVERWHELMING MARGIN OF 78-6 GOVT PANEL URGES SWEEPING REFORM IN QUALITY OF US MEDICAL CARE HIBACHI STOVE TURNS OUT THE CHOW WHEN CHARLIE NOBLE BLOWS STACK Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/08/1967 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. XXIX, No. 25 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 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c7a44767f87fde85941b34f1842cedd4.PDF 828deea26e3d0781a1bf71211eea699f PDF Text Text Vol. XXiX No. 24 SEAFARERS UMS Novombor 24, 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ' •%• .;;^y v-" * V', ' w" ^' '-'' i ry: -' • J .'• ' '.• •, . •:** V f.t, '.h ,- -. -. • • ,'". -,• , .'V -'f* I. ^ ' . -. . -'• "•* .•; • - (••. -r • ;::j^ - " <s\ I'.C V . K '• • -^r" .,.;* /./ - - •• 1^" •, -1 .•}•* \ "k •• 1*1 vi;.>» ^'ri. \-k>, >• TUif.r' • ^>l^/ P-'f* L.-i" 3i^ :.^'V'':». i;","V>rvtX"3v,^v, ;--•. - \XKf{ �Pmge Two Soviet Union Widening Gap Over U.S. in Fleet Capabilities,MARAD Reports WASHINGTON—The rapid rate at which the Soviet Union is outdistancing the United States in maritime capability was brought into grim new focus last week with the release of an official report by the U.S. Maritime Administration. Not only have the Soviets' ucts—among the few items it has Also, Russia's modem fishing "become a major maritime for export—to the West. The fleet, while not considered in the power in less than a decade" by growth of its tanker fleet enabled context of the study as part of doubling their merchant fleet to the Soviet to increase such ship­ 9.6 million deadweight tons in just the merchant marine, can be five years, the report said, but a switched over to a fleet of mine­ ments in its own tankers from continued annual growth of one sweepers and is now doing service 2.8 million tons in 1955 to 27 million tons is anticipated until as observation posts outside the million tons in 1965. Foreign ex­ 1970. By comparison, this coun­ territorial waters of non-Com­ change earned from this increase try added a mere 166,000 tons munist nations. is paying for scientific, industrial to its fleet last year and it is ex­ and agricultural supplies and As a state-owned enterprise, pected that this year's figure may the Soviet merchant fleet can be equipment which Russia buys be less. used as a political instrument for from the West. While many officials in the economic purposes and an eco­ The MARAD study noted two U.S. Administration have tended nomic instrument for political other considerations which have to play down Russia's seagoing purposes, the MARAD report been taken into account by the expansion and continue to regis­ declared. Thus, Russian shipping Russians. First, domestic trans­ ter relative unconcern over the authorities could lower their port is necessary to serve a grow­ poor condition of the American freight rates in any trade at any ing national economy. Secondly, fleet, the MARAD report sharply time they choose for either of political and economic considera­ emphasizes the widening gap be­ these purposes. tween the two countries. tions require sea transport service to other developing nations and Advances In Technology Carry Ifalf of Commerce to Cuba, North Vietnam and It is made clear that Soviet While chartering some of their advances have not been in ton­ merchant ships out to acquire North Korea — particularly for the carriage of crude oil and pe­ nage alone but also in foreign foreign exchange, the Russians commerce, technology and versa­ troleum products. carry about half of all their for­ tility. A few days prior to the release eign trade in Soviet-flag ships as For example, her merchant well. (Only 7.3 of this country's of the MARAD report, Edwin M. marine—more than half of which foreign trade is carried in U.S.- Hood, president of the Shipbuild­ is less than five years old, while ers Council of America, had flag ships.) 80 percent of the U.S. fleet is called the Soviet Union's expand­ In its spectacular growth from over 20 years old—is easily 1960 to 1965, the MARAD sur­ ing seapower even more of a adaptable as a naval auxiliary. vey said, Russia added a variety threat to the security of the U.S. The new passenger ships are readily convertible to troop trans­ of tankers, freighters and passen­ than Russia's ICBMs and its frac­ ports and the large number of ger ships to raise its fleet from tional orbital bomb being devel­ timber carriers can be quickly 13th to seventh among the ship­ oped. converted to missile carriers. ping nations of the world. (It is Speaking to the Progressive now said to be fifth, one ahead of Club of the Newport Shipbuilding the United States.) & Dry Dock Co., here, Hood said Along with its fleet expansion, "the margin of seapower super­ the Soviet Union has given much iority which sets us apart from attention to the elimination of other nations is only slight" and bottlenecks, and the best possible even then "there is an alarming utilization of ships, by increased imbalance between the quality and port construction and improve­ effectiveness of our naval and NAHCOTTA, Wash. —Mem­ ments for the movement of cargo maritime strength." bers of the SIUNA-affiliated Shoal- and ships at home, in satellite Russia, Hood warned, "with water Bay Oyster Workers Union nations and in lesser developed a superiority of merchant ships, here have voted 56 to 14 to ac­ countries. capable of strangulating essential cept a new contract worked out As a means of entering mar­ trade routes . . . could slowly between union negotiators and em­ kets largely dominated by West­ suffocate the commerce of the ployers and have ended their 29ern producers, the report pointed free nations and thereby attain day-old strike. out, the U.S.S.R. finds it desirable their goals in a less costly, The new three-year agreement, to increase the sale and transport more humanitarian manner," than concluding the strike which began of crude oil and petroleum prod­ bombs. October 4, calls for a ten percent SIU West Coast Fishermen OK New Contract wage increase during the first year, a three-percent raise during the second year, and a guarantee of at least a three-percent wage hike during the pact's third year. Also included in the contract is a pro­ vision for an even greater wage adjustment during the third year, should the cost of living rise sharply. Receives First SfU Pension Check Another West Coast strike, in­ volving fishermen of the SIUNAaffiliated Seine and Line Fisher­ men's Union of San Pedro is still continuing with a fleet of 40 tuna boats remaining tied-up at the San Pedro docks. According 'to Steve Hoinsky, secretary-treasurer of the fisher­ men's union, the major strike issue centers around certain deductions presently made by boatowners in arriving at a fishermen's share or wages for a trip. "Our fishermen," said Hoinsky, "are simply trying. to protect what they have already earned." November 24, 1967 'SEAF'A^ERS LOG Philemon Matthys (right) receives first SIU pension check from New York Patrolman George McCartney at USPHS hospital in Staten Island, N.Y. The 60-year-old native of Belgium has been a member of the Union since 1942 and sailed as Fireman-Watertender-Oiler. Report of International President by Paul Hall Despite the doubts which many people entertained, we have been able to make 1967 a year of significant progress for the cause of the U.S. merchant, marine. Congress has already passed, and the President has signed into law, legislation overhauling the appropriations procedure for the merchant fleet. From this point onward, the House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee and the Senate Commerce Committee will have the first oppor­ tunity on Capitol Hill to review maritime budgets and to recommend maritime appropriations. The House of Representatives—by an overwhelming 326-44 margin ^has approved legislation giving the Maritime Administration back its independence. And now. Congress has begun to move on its own—without any initiative from the White House—to develop a maritime program that at long last indicates a recognition of our maritime shortcomings, and provides a basis for moving forward to regain maritime supremacy. Hearings over the next several months will develop the case for an all-out effort to strengthen American shipping and American ship­ building. They will make it plain that this country's interests on the high seas can be.st be .served only through the development of our own maritime capabilities—not through the continued use of foreign-flag ships, built abroad and crewed by citizens of other nations. The hearings which will be conducted will make it plain to all Americans that it would be intolerable to continue the past practices of heaping subsidy after subsidy on the favored few in this country— the passenger liners—to the exclusion of the other important elements of the industry like the tramps, the tankers, the fishing fleet, and our inland waterways and Great Lakes shipping. And the hearings will demonstrate that the government's increased investment in the merchant fleet will be repaid many times—in a stronger domestic economy, in a more favorable balance-of-payments position, in greater American prestige around the globe, and in an auxiliary to our armed forces that will strengthen our military pos'ure. For the past 12 months, we in the Maritime Trades Department —and those in maritime management who stood firmly with us—have referred to 1967 as the "year of decision" in merchant marine matters. It is now quite clear that the decision has been made. It has been made by the Congress—and it has been a decision that we must go forward, not backward, on the high seas. Japanese Govt Seeks Boost In Tonnage for Nation's Ships HONOLULU—Japan is oceans apart from the U. S. geograph­ ically and from all indications it appears that the Japanese govern­ ment intends to bridge those oceans with imports and exports car­ ried for the most part on Japa-^ The Japanese estimate that by nese-flag ships. the fiscal year 1971, the inbound According to U. Alexis John­ tonnage will be 382,000,000 tons son, the United States Ambassa­ and the outbound tonnage 39,dor to Japan, the Japanese gov­ 000,000 tons. Ambassador John­ ernment would like to have 55 son said that he feels this estimate percent of their imports and 63 to be a little on the conservative percent of their expmis moving side. solely on Japanese-flag ships by One of the causes for the dis­ 1971. parity between Japanese imports In a recent talk here before the and exports is the enormous quan­ American Merchant Marine Con­ tity of raw materials, such as coal ference and the Propeller Club of and iron ore, needed for manufac­ the United States, Johnson men­ tioned that U. S. statistics are min- turing. The Japanese export iscule in comparison. The exact mostly electronic goods, cameras, percentage of trade (imports and clothing and other items which exports) carried on American- weigh relatively little and usually bring in huge freight revenues be­ owned bottoms is 7.3%. In 1965, Johnson pointed out, cause of their higher value. Japanese-flag vessels carried just The U. S. Ambassador pointed over one-third of Japan's exports out that even if the Japanese real­ and 45% of its imports. ize the percentage goah they want The total 1965 inbound ton­ by 1971, the amount of cargo nage to Japan was about 220,0(X),000 metric tons and the out­ exported from that nation aboard bound tonnage was 25,000,000 ships of other natiomdities will metric tons. American-flag ships rise from 14,500,000 tons in 1965 carried only about 700,000 tons to 18,000,000 in 1971 and iim each of the inbound and outbound ports from 112,500,000 to 140,cargo, according to Johnson.' 000,000 tons. �itiSfei ^^enlber 1^4, 1967 SEAFARERS Six More Seafarers WinUtenses AsSagiaeers; Tata!Now 192 Reyes Peden Kellogg Anderson Six more Seafarers have been added to the growing ranks of those who have passed Coast Guard examinations for an engineer's li­ cense. The men completed the course of study offered by the jointly sponsored SIU-MEBA'^ District 2 School for Marine En­ as a FOWT. Born in Pennsyl­ gineers. A total of 192 Sea­ vania, he lives in Philadelphia. E. D. Connolly earned a sec­ farers have now upgraded to an ond assistant's license. He is 43 engineer's license after attending years old and a native of the the school. British West Indies. A resident Three of the men upgraded to of Houston, he joined the SIU second assistant and three are new in that port in 1960. Connolly third assistant engineers. sailed as pumpman and FOWT. A new third assistant, James Kellogg joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. Born in Springfield, Mass., he makes his home in that city. Kellogg is 44 years old and sailed as FOWT. Gordon Anderson is 40 years old. He was bom in Canada and is a resident of Seattle. Anderson Hale Connolly joined the Union in Seattle in James Hale is a new second 1957. A new second assistant, he assistant engineer. He was bom sailed as FOWT. in Oakland, Calif., and resides in Engine department Seafarers Portland, Ore. Hale sailed as are eligible to apply for the up­ FOWT and joined the Union in grading program if they are 19 1956 in the port of Wilmington. years of age or older and have He is 38 years old. 18 months of Q.M.E.D. watch Felipe Reyes is 31 years old. standing time in the engine de­ A native of Alabama, he lives in partment, plus six months' expe­ Houston. Reyes received his third rience as a wiper or equivalent. assistant's license after sailing as Those who qualify and wish to FOWT and engine utility. He enroll in the school can obtain joined the Union in Mc^ile in additional information and apply 1953. for the course at any Sit J hall or Kenneth Peden is a new third write directly to SIU headquarters laiistant. The 29-year-oId Sea­ at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ farer joined the SIU in the port lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ of Philadelphia in 1964. He sailed phone number is Hyacinth 9-6600. MTD Hits Congress Cutbacks On AnthPoverty Program WASHINGTON—The six-million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trade" Department today called for the defeat of amendments which would sharply curtail the effectiveness of the anti-poverty program. In telegrams to members of Congress, MTD President Paul Hill, labeled opponents of the anti-poverty program "fat cats" who wanted to emasculate the program in order to "thwart the legitimate aspirations of the im­ poverished to share in the nation's affluence." Hall said that "the false slogan of 'economy' and the malicious charge of 'maladministration' " by opponents of the program con­ stituted a "smoke screen" behind which they sought to hide in wag­ ing war on the anti-poverty pro­ gram. The full text of Hall's telegram follows: "On behalf of the six million menibers of the 38 na­ tional and international unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department, I urge you to protect the anti-poverty program from the attacks of those who would destroy one of this na­ tion's most-needed activities. "Those who would curtail the effectiveness of community action groups or who would withhold funds from this vital program are either misguided or guilty of gross and callous disregard of those who live in our urban slums or our rural pockets of poverty. "I urge you to ignore the cries of the 'fat cats' who seek to use the false slogan of 'economy' and the malicious charge of 'malad­ ministration' as a smoke screen to hide their real intent—to thwart the legitimate aspirations of the impoverished to share in the na­ tion's affluence. "The nation's disadvantaged de­ serve an opportunity to participate in our society, and the community action programs give them this opportunity. They deserve the chance to become self-respecting, dues-paying members of society, and the anti-poverty program offer them this chance. "The future, not only of those who live in poverty but of our entire society, hinges on the out­ come of this vote." LOG Page Three Garmatz and Magnuson Introduce Bills Five-Year Fleet Upgrading Program Proposed in Joint House, Senate Bills WASHINGTON—A new five-year program calling for the revitalization of the American merchant marine has been proposed jointly in both houses of Congress. Identical bills were introduced in the Senate by Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) and in the House by Representative Ed­ ward A. Garmatz (D-Md.)— rect the neglect and piecemeal ap­ concerned to express their views both without the endorsement proaches of the past 20 years. and to make appropriate sugges­ The Congress must examine the tions." of the President. Highlights of the proposed new The move, on November 9, had requirements of the situation." Recalling the fruitless threemaritime program, as detailed in been anticipated during recent year wait by Congress for the the bill are: weeks following warnings by leg­ • Authorization of $300 mil­ islators that White House failure President's "new policy for the merchant marine," Garmatz de­ lion each year for five years to to act on a national maritime clared that he and other Con­ subsidize annual building of 35 to policy would no longer be toler­ gressional leaders — including 40 vessels of various types. This ated and that Congress would be forced to draft a program of its Magnuson—had had numerous is almost three times the annual discussions with the Executive appropriations in recent years. own before it was too late. • For fiscal 1969 only, $30 Provided for in the bills are the branch on the subject and the new bill "reflects the basic understand­ million to be spent on upgrading construction of 35 to 40 ships ings which we . . . had tentatively of the better quality ships in the annually with government aid; ex­ arrived at as a reasonable vehicle reserve fleet. tension of operating-differential More Subsidy Extensions subsidies to dry bulk carriers, a for the modernization of our mari­ time programs and policies." new system of subsidy determina­ • An allotment of $25 million In his remarks to the Senate on tion; the building of a fleet of annually—more than triple the nuclear-powered vessels and the the bill, Magnuson agreed that amount presently designated—for establishment of tax differential "there is no question but that in research and development. construction research funds to all the vast demands upon the budget • Eligibility for shipyards, as operators of merchant and fishing dollar there is a keen competition well as operating companies, to for funds." Noting the conflict in vessels. apply for ship construction sub­ Garmatz, chairman of the Vietnam "which has great reper­ sidies and extention of the prac­ cussions upon federal expendi­ House Merchant Marine and Fish­ tical eligibility for such funds to eries Committee, acknowledged tures," the chairman of the Sen­ non-liner companies. Also a shift that accomplishment of the objec­ ate subcommittee on Merchant of construction subsidy rates from tives contained in the bill would Marine and Fisheries said: "It individual ships to types of ships. be costly in the face of other is my firm conviction that alloca­ • Extention of operating sub­ heavy demands on national re­ tions of funds for the revitaliza­ sidies to presently unsubsidized tion of the United States mer­ sources. chant marine should be of great dry bulk carriers and liner com­ "But we sincerely believe that panies. priority." further indecision and delay in • Authorization of new experi­ Seeks Industry Support proceeding toward those objec­ mental operating subsidy pay­ tives will be vastly more costly to Magnuson pointed out that the ment systems. our national welfare," he said. ultimate location of the Maritime • Tax exempt construction re­ "We can not wait longer to cor- Administration is being consid­ serve funds, now granted only to ered under a separate bill and is subsidized liner companies, would not involved in the present bill. be extended to all operators. One ". . . The most important thing of the purposes of this section is to the merchant marine and to to help Great Lakes operators and the nation is a realistic and work­ also to aid the fishing fleet in the able program which will allow cost of new tonnage or reconstruc­ more ships to be built and oper­ tion of existing vessels. ated under the U.S. flag." • Encouragement of industry Calling for the "unified sup­ in nuclear-powered ship develop­ WASHINGTON — President port of maritime interests" in ment and authorization to "pro­ Johnson has signed into law the enactment of the Congressional vide so much of the aid" needed Congress-approved bill which in­ proposal, Magnuson said "we are that may be "in excess of the cost cludes funds for the financing of bound and determined to enact of developing the proposed ship the Maritime Administration and a program with or without that or ships" had they been of the the Federal Maritime Commis­ support. The condition of our conventional type. • Permission for limited nego­ sion for the fiscal year ending fleet leaves no alternative." June 30, 1968. "We shall try to move as rap­ tiation, as opposed to competitive The appropriations bill, H.R. idly as we can," Magnuson prom­ bidding, in new subsidized ship 10345, was cited as the Depart­ ised, "while still allowing all construction. ments of State, Justice and Com­ merce, the Judiciary, and Related no Representative Visits Headquarters Agencies Appropriation Act and has been designated Public Law 90-133. Included in the bill was a stipu­ lation that none of the funds would be used for the construc­ tion of U.S. ships in foreign ship­ yards and a provision of $1,950,000 for the continued oper­ ation of the nuclear ship Savan­ nah. An earlier Administration plan to put the vessel in moth­ balls was successfully discouraged by industry and congressional leaders who felt its operation served a worthwhile purpose. Funds allocated for maritime are generally higher than in 1967. Money for ship construction sub­ sidies is up $36,315,000 to $143 million; operating subsidies are up $25 million to 200 million; O. Steen Seiersen (center), assistant to the director general of there is $9,575,000 for research the International Labor Organization, visited SIU headquarters and development (up $2,075,000); in New York, recently. Seiersen is assigned to maritime af­ $6,395,000 for maritime training (up $202,000); and $3.6 million fairs. He has been researching containerization of ships and paid for the Federal Maritime Com­ a visit to SlU-contracted Sea-Land vessels with SIU representa­ tive Ed Mooney (left). At the right is Union rep Peter Drewes. mission (up $181,000). President OKs Measure Hiking MARAD Funds �Pagte Foitr NoTCMkcr 84. |.9<^7 SeAPdRXUS LOG House Passes AnthPoverty Bill; AFL'CIO Raps Slash In FaaJs Seven More Seafarers Join Growing SlU Pension Roster Seven more Seafarers have been added to the list of those men now collecting an SIU pension which provides financial security during their retirement years. The latest additions to the pension roster include Alexander King- ^ sepp, Juan Coliazo, Donald Gardner, Albert Smith, Alejo Cruz, Daniel Piccerelli and An­ dreas Swenson. Alexander Kingsepp sailed in the engine department Bom in Estonia, he joined the SIU in the port of New York. He lives in Queens, N. Y., with his wife, Anna. Kingsepp's last ship was Piccerelli the Steel Executive. Albert Smith sailed as bosun Juan Coliazo joined the union and his last ship was the Seattle.' in the port of New York. A native He joined the Union in the port of Puerto Rico, of Baltimore and sailed for 26 he sailed as a years with the SIU. A native of steward. He now Scotland, Smith and his wife, resides in the Margaret, live in Issaquah, Wash. Bronx with his Alejo Cruz was born in Puerto wife, Rafaela. Rico and he and his wife now Coliazo last ship­ make their home in the Bronx. A ped on the Wild member of the deck department, Ranger. Cruz was last on the Long Beach. Donald Gard- He joined the union in the port of Coliazo lives with his wife, New York. Yoshie, in Shirley, L. L, N. Y. A native of British Guiana, Gard­ ner shipped as chief steward and joined the Union in the port of New York. A 28-year SIU vet­ eran, his last ship was the Trans-' superior. WASHINGTON—The House voted 283-129 to continue the nation's war on poverty but Im­ posed a budget cut which the AFL-CIO denounced as a roadblock to an effective program. The money slash was adopted by a 221-190 rollcall ballot. On this key issue, 148 Re-^* • publicans and 73 Democrats tion programs to elected public passage of the anti-poverty bill voted to chop 22 percent from officials and would require local without crippling amendments the $2.06 billion authorization programs to put up 10 percent through a basically conservative sought by President Johnson— of the cost in cash as well as 10 House was viewed in the nation's dropping it to $1.6 billion. Voting percent in services and facilitias. capital as a major Administration to keep the full amount were 162 The Senate-passed bill continues victory. Democrats and 28 Republicans. the present 90-10 financing, with At the start of the six-day de­ Earlier, however, the House de­ the 10 percent local contribution bate, there was a serious question cisively rejected a series of Repub­ payable in services. as to whether any poverty bill lican amendments to dismember could muster a majority in a The decision of the House Edu­ the program and cut the budget cation and Labor Committee to House seemingly hopelessly split even further. give elected public officials greater over the direction the war on pov­ The next step is up to House- control over programs in their erty should take and over whether Senate conferees. The Senate had communities was credited with in fact the entire program should previously approved a strength­ helping to hold southern votes be scrapped. ened anti-poverty program, with against repeated Republican at­ The final vote, at the end of an a $2.26 billion spending ceiling— tempts to change the entire struc­ exhausting 12-hour day, brought $200 million more than the Ad­ ture of the war on poverty. the biggest bipartisan majority for ministration had sought. the program in its three-year his­ Republicans turned out in an In a telegram to the conferees, tory—a stronger vote of confi­ AFL-CIO Legislative Director unsuccessful attempt to substitute dence than had been mustered Andrew J. Biemiller declared that state rather than city and county even in the liberal 89th Congress. the House action "saved the struc­ control, but GOP leaders were While hard-core opponents were ture of the war on poverty, but noticeably absent on a vote on an mocking the program—at times in amendment by Democrat Augus­ much more is needed." language similar to the "rat de­ In the AFL-CIO's opinion, Bie­ tus F. Hawkins (Calif.) to leave bate" earlier this year—the new the community action programs miller stressed, every congress­ urban coalition was making quiet man who voted for the budget as they are now. progress in the lobbies of the slash "was voting against an ef­ Viewed As Victory Capitol and in the offices of con­ fective program to eradicate pov­ Despite the money reduction. gressmen. erty." He added; "The conferees can —and must — restore the funds and strengthen the program which are vitally necessary to help those Americans at the bottom of the The National Right-to-Work Committee, with right-to-work states, with only a single exception, economic ladder. An affluent na­ no accomplishment of any significance to its credit have slipped far below the national average in tion can do no less." in more than four years, is currently flooding per-capita income since enacting RTW laws. These Even if the conference improves the mails with anti-union propaganda and solici­ facts are obviously well known to elected state on the House bill — as it is ex­ tations of support from small businesses and large officials, as well as voters. With the exception of pected to do—the decisive money corporations alike. blocking 14(b) repeal, the National Right-to-Work show-down is still to come. ^vering letters beg for help "in the struggle" Committee and its state affiliates have suffered Separate legislation is required to against what they falsely tout as "compulsory defeat in one state after another—most recently actually appropriate the. funds unionism" in which workers are "forced, against in Oklahoma. No new state has been added to Congress authorizes, and the their will, to become members of labor organiza­ the RTW list in over four years and the concept powerful House economy bloc has tions and pay tribute for the right to earn a is on shaky ground in several states where it is served notice it will fight any sig­ living." the law. nificant increase over last year's They are careful to avoid mention of the fact Facts Disregarded appropriation of slightly more that no union representation election is held out­ Also conveniently overlooked is the fact that than $1.6 billion. side the supervision of the National Labor Rela­ the NLRB last year processed a record 13,385 tions Board and that they are held when a sub­ In addition to the money dif­ petitions for voluntary elections in unorganized stantial number of employees express a desire ference, the House bill would give shops—many of which are operated by RTW to be represented by a Union. more control over community acadvocates who help to promote the myth of "com­ The mail campaign of the right-wing supported pulsory unionism." The year ending last June 30 RTW Committee is well-designed to distort the was also a record-high one in the number of facts and is sent out in two waves. First there is a unfair labor practice charges filed with the NLRB. SEAFARERS^S^LOC letter over the signature of the president the Typical of such charges are those stemming from committee, S. D. Cadwallader, claming credit for the illegal abuse of its employees by J. P. Stevens, Nov. 24. 1967 • Vol. XXIX No. 24 the defeat of liberal and labor attempts to repeal the union-busting textile giant which dominates OffleiaJ Publication of the the anti-union section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley a sizeable portion of the RTW state of North Seafarers International Union Act and calling for efforts on the part of all Carolina. of North America. individuals to extend the principle of right-toAtlanUc, Gulf, Lakes Far from protecting the right of individuals to and Inland Waters District, work—a principle dedicated to making the union join unions voluntaqly as it claims, the Right-to AFL-CIO shop illegal and depriving employees of a united Work Committee pours millions of dollars an­ ExeetUive Board front with which to seek a fair share of manage­ nually into efforts to stifle that right Its very PAUI. HALL, Preiident ment's profits in return for their labors. name is a carefully calculated misnomer since it EARL SHBTARO GAL TANNBB Viea-Prendent Exee. Viee-Prei. exists solely for the purpose of cutting wages PiFompt Fi^w-up LINDBEY WnxiAMS AL KERB and increasing profits through the destruction of See.-Trea*. Vieo-Prestdent Within a week there is a more personal follow- labor unions and the outlawing of the Union sh(^. ROBERT MATTHEWS up letter from a corporation executive. In the With the exception of Nevada, which is sus­ Vice-President case brought to the attention of the LOG, a letter tained almost entirely by out-of-state gambling HERBERT BRAND sent to the Seafarers Sea Chest Corp., it was money, the economy has gone steadily down in Director of Organizing and signed by one A. L. Naylof, president of The every one of the Right-to-Work states. The de­ Publieatione Fairbanks Company of Binghamton, N.Y. Along cline is registered in virtually all areas—from Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK with his second letter is a "copy" of the first—in increased business and personal bankruptcies, case it "is not handy"—together with a pamphlet home foreclosures and rising imemployment, to Staff Writers reproducing newspaper accounts of RTW's efforts drops in new car ownership and new construction. PETER WEISS to sabotage the latxH* movement on state and Even peculation has decreased in many RTW HARRY WITTBCHEN FRANK MAROIOTTA federal levels as well as in the courts, and a states, as workers seek to avoid the ecemomic ' STEVE STEINBERG pledgCHif-suppOTt form to be returned "immedi­ strangulatiem brought on by RTW laws and move PiMMM Masrthr at >10 Iksds lilsMI AfssM ately" with a check. to a healthier climate for Labor. •.E.. WadUattSB, D. C. 2001S ky tlM Ssafarm latEBRtisBal OSISR, Atlaatls, Cilf, Lakes Naylor repeats the lie that "American citizens" Still the CadwaUaders and Naylors, and others sad IBM Watsfs >it(rist, AFL-CI>, >75 are "forced into unions in order to hold a job" of their right-wing ilk, continue in their campaign Fawtt Asaaas, •rsskiyi, a.r. 11232. Tsl. aVHtatk 9-MOO. tsssad aiass pattan laM and boasts that "12 states have active right to to deceive Americans. However, growing opposi­ at WMilattoa, >. C. work organizations" hard at work to obtain laws tion to the RTW principle clearly shows that the PtSTMSTErS ATTEirita: Fani 3579 to saa* to SsBfanrt latstBaUsBal similar to those already on the books in 19 states majority of citizens are becoining more fully Stof, Lakai tad IBIM Vatois —most of them in the south. <75 Fstolk Asaaas, Bnakaware that the so-called Rigbt-to-Woik Coounittee ! toa. a-T. 11232. Not mentioned is the statistical fact that all works exclusivdy on the side of the employers. I »T IT R-f-W Committee Launches Mail Campaign Gardner Andreas Swenson sailed as an AB and joined the SIU in New Orleans in 1938. A native of Louisiana, Swenson lives in New Orleans. His last ship was the Del Sud. Daniel Piccerelli sailed as cook and steward since joining the SIU in New York. A native of Penn- 'sylvania, he lives in Philadeliffiia. Brother Piccerdli's last ship wasthe Albion Victory. SIU Rsho'men Defeat urn SAN DIEGO — Crewmembers aboard the fishing vessels Frankie Boy I, Frankie Boy II and the Santa Teresa have voted fm- the SIUNA—affiliated Seine Line and Fishermen's Uqion as their bar­ gaining representative. The crewmembers aboard the three vessels rejected a rqiresen.tation bid by Harry Bridges' longshcMemen's union in two separate National Labor Relations Board elections aboard the vessels. ILWU Defeat In both elections, the union defeated Local 33 of the inde­ pendent Longshoremen's A Warohousemen's Union. The electitMi idxMu-d tte Fnunkie Boy I and tte FIraiikie Boy H was hdd on Au­ gust 18 aqd that ahos^ the Shnta Teresa on Sqptember 30. �NoTendber Zt, 1967 The Great Lakes bf Frad FariMn.Scerclary-Treasurar.GrMt Laftaa SEAFARERS LOG PMge Fhre MARAD Grants Trial Rate increase On Government 50-50 Aid Cargoes WASHINGTON—Temporary ninety-day increases in ceiling rates for Government 50-50 cargoes have been granted to U.S.-flag ship operators by the Maritime Administration. The increases came The Detroit AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Port about when many operators claimed that they were losing money in the carriage of GovernmentCouncil held a meeting at the Wolverine Hotel recently and more financed cargoes. The Soviet Union strenuously With the new guidelines which than 200 delegates attended for the purpose of informing the The new rates became effec­ Detroit Port Council about the critical shape of the United States tive upon publication in the argued that American medium- are about to go into effect, small size ships had been charging high- j ships will receive a 10 percent Merchant Marine. Federal Register. er rates as compared with ships across-the-board rate increase. tringer recently joined the SIU The ninety-day period is ex­ Guest speaker, Peter McGavin, pension roster. Leo will live in the pected to provide for an "in- of other nations. The U.S. Gov­ The medium ships will receive a Executive Secretary of the Mari­ ernment conducted a study of the rate based on 75 percent of this time Trades Department, told of Green Bay area and is an avid depth" review of the problem by problem, and found that the most small-ship rate, or, in other words, the Maritime Administration, to practical solution would be to the efforts being extended by the hunter and fisherman. determine what further measures reduce the medium-ship rates to about three percent more than Duluth MTD to inform the public of the before. As before, rates for large must he taken. problems of the maritime indus­ between 60 and 80 percent of the ships will continue to be subject Shipping in this port has been MARAD has scheduled hear­ newly-increased rates that small try. Some delegates were not fully steady for unrated men. The ings on November 28 to answer ships were to receive per ton. to individual negotiations. aware of the situation and were George Steinbrenner, Henry StelnPolicy Shift shocked when informed that U. S. hrenner, R. E. Webster, and the any questions that may arise on Thus, the new medium-size rates, the new rates. shipyards ranked 16th among Uhlman Brothers are all in port In making the new temporary based on the new small-ship rate The urgency of the measure nations in commercial shipbuild­ to get their last load of grain minus 20 percent, went into effect. ceiling rates uniform for medium is illustrated by the claim of some ing. However, the rate-reduction did ships at all ports, MARAD has before layup. operators that they have been not apply to ships in certain ports, departed from its past policy of Frankfort Arnold Perala has received his losing $30-50,000 per voyage on allowing for decisions based on The Oty of Green Bay is still AH ticket after attending IXiluth charters of grain to India. Indi­ due to high port congestion that individual problems, such as ex­ made operations unusually costly. on a five and two schedule but upgrading school. He is a watch­ cations from maritime sources tended delays. By making the may go on a twenty and eight at man on the Lackawanna. Don were that a 10 percent across-the- These ports were: all Korean medium-size ship rates uniform in ports, where operations concerned any time. Piper has shipped as coal passer board rate boost was necessary bagged grain only; all United all ports, MARAD explained, it for operations to "break even." Charlie Johnsoii, fireman on the on the Frank Taplin. Arab Republic ports, where opera­ will remove "the present inequity The rate guidelines, which vary tions concerned bagged flour only; in rates allowed in the case of Arthur K. Atkinson, is getting CIevaland according to the ship's destina­ all Brazilian ports; and, in India, some foreign ports in order to his papers together to apply for tion, cargo, and size, were ordered the ports of Bombay, Candela, take care of delays in discharging The only word on layup dates a disability pension. has come from the Steinbrenner increased for three months by Chittagong, and East Pakistan. operations, and will permit com­ Chicago fleet. They are on their last trips 10 percent acros.s-the-board for The medium ships in these situa­ pensation for port delays, if any, Although layup time is near, for storage grain to Buffalo, where smaller ships up to 15,600 dead­ tions received the same tonnage through the practical medium of job calls are frequent. the fleet is expected to spend the weight tons. rates as the small ships. more realistic demurrage rates." Vessels in the medium sizeThe Coast Guard reported that winter. group (15,600 to 29,999 dead­ Buffalo they will continue issuing appli­ weight tons) would be offered ap­ cations for seamen's papers. They Shipping is steady here, due proximately three percent over had intended to discontinue issu­ mainly to the large amount of their previous rates. ing temporary seamen's documents grain moved into this port before Rates for vessels of over 30.000 as of November 15. However, the season's end. Most of the tons will continue to be subject DETROIT—Nominations for candidates for office in the Tug & after a meeting with us, they have ships currently unloading are to negotiations, the Maritime Ad­ Dredge Region of the SIU's Inland Boatmen's Union will be open scheduled for grain storage next ministration said. stated that they will continue is­ trip, and will lay up here shortly. from December 1 through December 15, 1967. Elections will be Since Public Law 480 set rate suing temporary documents until The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades guidelines in 1957, the need for held beginning March 4, 1968, the end of the season. Department, in conjunction with revisions were frequently dis­ and will extend through March in continuou.s good standing for The Gartland Steamship Com­ the Buffalo Port Council, held a cussed but the only major rate 16, 1968. at least three (3) years, is eligible to be nominated for and elected pany has agreed to give time off legislative dinner in Buffalo on change, until now, was in 1963 In order to notify union mem­ in port for this purpose. It re­ November 2. About 1,300 people and directly resulted from the bers of nomination procedures in to the office of Regional Director. mains for the USCG to enable attended. American sale of grain to the sufficient time for them to make Any member of the Section elect­ Soviet Union. The terms of the nominations, a special newsletter ing an Assistant Regional Direc­ inspectors to give the man immedi­ Alpena tor who is in continuous good sale agreement stipulated that 50 ate examinations. The J. B. Ford has laid up in percerit of the grain to travel has already been sent to the home standing in the work classification Wc regret to announce the Buffalo and the E. M. Ford in to the U.S.S.R. on American-flag address of each member. The covered by that Section for at death of Herb Rostock. He sailed Milwaukee, so we should have ships. However, many American newsletter is entitled, "Notice of least (3) years, is eligible to be in the steward department and some men available for relief jobs. operators complained that the low Procedure for Nominations and nominated for, and elected to, the Election of Officers." office of Assistant Regional Direc­ had been living in Milwaukee with Shipping remains about the reimbursement rate for this ship­ The Notice states that members tor for that section." his wife. same with a few job calls daily. ping was costly for their smallmust have the following qualifi­ ship operations, so the U.S. Gov­ A seven-inch snow, the first heavy 2. "All nominees for, and those Great Lakes Seafarer Leo Ensnow of the season, has made the ernment raised the rates to be­ cations in order to be nominated: elected to, the foregoing offices 1. "Any member of the Region, must be citizens of the United tween $17.48 and $22.50 per ton. hunters in the area happy. States of America." Ship-fo-Sliip Communication in the Suez 3. "No one may be nominated for, or elected to, the foregoing offices who is disqualified there­ from by law." 4. "All holders of said office, whether elected or appointed, are A treaty that would provide for required not only to possess the a new system of dual operation of foregoing qualifications, but also the Panama Canal, another that to maintain them, including con­ would authorize a sea-level water­ tinuous good standing, as a condi­ way to be built there by the United tion of the retention of their States, and a third that relates to offices." United States military bases in In addition, a qualified mem­ Panama were shelved legislatively ber may also nominate himself, both in the United States and but only for one office. Panama. Agreement cm the treaties -was After December 15, the Re­ announced by negotiators for both gional Director will issue a report governments last June 26. iSnce which will be posted on the bul­ then the treaties have come under letin boards of all union halls, heavy criticism in this country naming those members who meet and Panama. Now the treaties will the qualifications to become nom­ not be considered until late 1968 inees, and those who have been or early 1969, disqualified. Prior to the January Reports from Panama indicate meeting, the Regional Director's that the treaties will not be sub­ Report will be presented at the mitted for approval to the Pan­ general membership meetings to amanian assembly which ends its Stranded in the Suez Canal since the outbreak of hostilities on June 6th, the remaining skeleton be acted upon. term in January and will not meet crews of ocean vessels such as those pictured here have taken to "commuting by sailboat to visit All unqualified nominees are again until October of 1968. The one another. Among the vessels is the crewless SlU-contracted Observer, laid up in Ismalia with entitled to correct the reasons for United States* Senate is not ex­ their disqualification within 15 a grain cargo originally bound for India, The ship's operators, Marine Carriers, report that since the pected to consider the treaties undays after the January meeting. crew has been repatriated to the states. Watchmen periodically visit the vessel to see that all is well. tfl Panama approves them. Nominations Open on December 1 For Tug and Dredge Region Election US, Panama Shelve Three Canal Treaties �I I, NoTomlMr 24v 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Six 3 More Seafarers Upgrade To Deck Officer's License Three more Seafarers have received their Deck Officer's license after attending the Deck Officer's Training School, jointly spon­ sored by the SIU and the American Maritime Officers Union. The Seafarers who recently passed Coast Guard examinations are instruction at any time. The pe­ Arthur McCall, Eugene Flowers riod of instruction will be deter­ and Gerald McCarthy. A total of mined by each member's individ­ 17 men have now upgraded them­ ual ability and knowledge, and the instructors' satisfaction of his selves to a deck officer's license. readiness to take the examii»ations. Arthur McCall is a new third mate and previously sailed as AB. He is 33 years old and joined the union in 1958 in New York City. A native of Brooklyn, he makes his home in Florida. Eugene Flowers Flowers McCarthy is a new third mate and joined Seafarers can participate in the the SIU in New McCall course of instruction at no cost to York City in themselves. They will be provided 1942. He is 44 years old and was with meals, hotel lodgings and born in Pennsylvania. A resident subsistence payments of $110 per of that state. Flowers previously sailed as AB, bosun and deck week while in training. maintenance. This in-training assistance is the Gerald McCarthy sailed as AB same as that available to engine and was born in Canada. He is 43 department Seafarers who are en­ years old and lives in Nova Scotia. rolled in the union training pro­ McCarthey joined the union in gram to prepare engine depart­ Canada in 1952. He received a ment men for their licensed engi­ third mate's license. neers examination. Reciprocal Agreement In order to qualify for the train­ The training program, operated ing course. Seafarers must be 19 under a reciprocal agreement be­ years of age or over, have 24 tween SIU and the American Mar­ months watch standing time in the itime Officers, is the first of its deck department and an AB en­ type in the maritime industry. dorsement on their seaman's pa­ Applicants can begin receiving pers. THE INQUmiKG SEAFARER QUESTION: What made you decide to go to sea for a living? George Muzzicca: I have always liked to travel and what better way is there to see the world than to sail for a living? I do a lot of sight­ seeing and that alone makes it a worthwhile ca­ reer. Of course, there are a lot of good union bene­ fits and that is a big help also. Tony Blake: I found I could make more money sailing than I could on land. And there is a lot of security. If you do your job right, you will always have one. Plus plenty of oppor­ tunity to move up to a higher rat­ ing. The SIU has lots of good benefits which offers another inducement. -f- Pedro Esteban: I figured it would be a good way to see the world. In addi­ tion, I could earn my living at the same time. By travelling, you rub elbows with all kinds of peo­ ple and widen your knowledge of life. 1 think it is the best education there is. Barney McNally: In 1941, job opportunities weren't too good in my home town, P i 11 s b u rgh. I thought I would try my luck at sea and I've never regretted the move. I tried it ashore occasion­ ally, but I always wind up back at sea. Of course, travelling around the world makes the job nicer. 4> Nunez Santiago: I sailed in the Navy and acquired a taste for the sea. When I got out, I thought I'd like to con­ tinue sailing with the Merchant Marine. There's lots of room for advancement in this profession. I just finished regis­ tering f&r upgrading school, so I can get an AB's rating. Nick Bechllvanls: I always liked the sea and thought I would like to try^ my hand at being a seaman. The money was pretty good and I have been at it 30 years, now. I've enjoyed many benefits during my 20 years with the SIU and have really seen the union grow. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmingrton San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Totals From Nov. 3 to Nov. 15, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED REGISTERED on BEACH STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groui REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 6 1 48 30 7 3 24 17 13 6 7 3 8 0 19 22 47 42 42 42 7 11 (Not Available) 14 13 242 190 All Groui>s Class A Class B Class C 0 1 5 41 43 17 7 2 4 14 14 5 6 4 5 4 9 4 1 4 1 13 8 4 26 32 11 34 29 3 8 9 14 (Not Available) 10 14 16 160 168 94 All Groups Class A Class B 0 1 36 44 5 3 12 8 1 6 5 3 2 7 18 16 41 36 35 46 9 8 (Not Available) 16 13 180 191 Class A Class B Class C 3 2 2 35 15 9 4 3 5 5 12 3 15 6 5 2 5 10 0 6 8 1 37 27 6 23 10 3 8 4 3 (Not Available) 5 9 16 133 97 59 Class A Class B 0 0 40 24 2 2 11 14 1 6 3 4 6 0 14 16 44 24 41 23 4 8 (Not Available) 10 10 176 131 All Groups Class A Class B 14 2 93 211 26 8 57 107 20 31 3 12 8 13 70 25 127 77 77 132 20 0 (Not Available) 47 8 810 378 All Groups Class A Oass B 6 2 122 101 11 6 41 68 14 18 4 5 6 9 37 19 93 84 74 88 17 0 (Not Available) 17 25 450 417 Class A Class B 6 1 158 43 13 5 91 36 12 25 6 3 12 1 67 22 127 96 86 49 12 2 (Ndt Available) 23 3 613 286 •" • • ,S»krei^' Guide'to ;'Etoer;Buyii^s: '•'-i Several years ago The Wall Street Journal reported a test made by DuPont of why women buy one brand instead of another. The market­ ing experts showed a group of women slides of landscaF>es interspersed with occasional non­ sense syllables such as "Bif or "Gah." Then the women were told to take a free pair of stockings from boxes labeled with these madeup names. Twice as many women chose from the box marked with the nonsense syllable they had seen most often. What the test showed was that many people can be manipulated into choosing one product instead of another simply by repetition of a name or symbol. This also is being proved every day by the fact that the most heavily advertised brands of cleaning products, house­ hold medicines such as aspirin, and toiletries such as mouthwash, sell best e*'en when they are virtually identical with lower price brands. In an era of self-service shopping, women who do not use what information is available to them for selecting best buys, even can be led to buy a particular brand just by a picture on a package or even its color. For example, merely putting the picture of a spoon on the Betty Crocker cakemix package hefped make that brand the leading seller, Louis Cheskin, one of the most successful "motivational researchers," reveals in his re:ently-published Secrets of Marketing Success. Putting Parliament cigarettes in a blue pack­ age increased their sales. In fact, the research­ ers found that when the package had a linen finish, 80 per cent of the smokers tested thought the cigarettes tasted finer, Cheskin reports. Even just putting an illustration of a crest on the package boosted sales of Marlboro ciga­ rettes. In his book Cheskin says that the choices petite make are not motivated by logic "but .* •• is- « ^^ . AU Groui Class A Class B Class C 2 2 2 32 12 42 4 2 2 10 7 7 6 5 3 3 5 7 0 4 0 16 12 2 35 37 7 33 41 4 7 9 5 (Not Available) 18 19 10 169 182 61 •4 we seek rational reasons for making them." According to him, we think we are buying use­ ful quality but actually we are attracted by the styling. Sometimes we are aware of this but we cover up; "we try to make ourselves appear rational." Thus over twice as many housewives in a test considered Gold Imperial Margarine in one package to be "higher priced" than in another package. Cheskin doesn't mention this, but a lot of mother's buying now is dominated by children who in turn are dominated by television. This kind of forced buying, sometimes accompanied by screaming in the supermarket aisles, is espe­ cially noticeable nowadays among such prod­ ucts as cereals; bubble bath preparation; soft drinks, and the new milk shake products sold with musical shakers. There is even less reason for women to be manipulated by the color and design of a pack­ age than by their children. All they need do is take the time to read the lists of ingredients and net weights to see wliat one brand actually provides compared to anoRier. The evidence is that many women do not take the time to see what they are buying. One of the signs is the balloonihg popularity of "balloon" bread. This is bread which contains more air per pound. Yet, despite the fact that in some markets balloon bread costs as much as five cents more per pound than the standard loaf, it is now the leading seller in stores that stock it, the U.S. Agriculture Department's Farm Index reports. This is a shocker, becaux there have been a number of warnings about balloon bread by consumer authorities and in this column. More­ over, all that housewives have to do is look at the weight marked on the wrapper and com­ pare the price per pound with other breads. ; «>' �November 24, 1967 SEAFARETiiS Senate Bill Outlaws Bias Against Older Workers I »• •'A Page Seve* LOG "Specialty of the House" WASHINGTON—^The Senate voted to outlaw job discrimination against older workers. It passed by unanimous voice vote a labor-backed bill covering workers and job applicants between the ages of 40 and 65. A similar bill has been approved by the House Education & Labor Committee. The legislation contains a congressional finding that the setting of arbitrary age limits by employers regardless of the job require­ ments, "has become a common practice." Congress found that older workers displaced from their jobs are "severely disadvantaged" in finding other employment and "their numbers are great and growing." To correct this, the bill bars employers, employment agencies and unions from discriminating in any phase of employment—including hiring, firing and wage rates—on the basis of age. It specifically bars help wanted ads setting an age limit. The only exception granted is where age can be proved to be "a bona fide occupational qualification." The legislation would not require an employer to hire an older applicant in preference to a younger job-seeker. But it would require that the choice be based on factors other than age. The secretary of labor is instructed in the legislation to initiate an education program to encourage employers to hire older workers and to seek through persuasion to bring about voluntary compliance. If that fails, enforcement would be through the courts in the same manner as is provided for violations of the wage-hour law. Initially the legislation would cover firms with 50 or more employees. Next July, however, coverage would extend to firms with 25 or more workers. The Senate bill does not require an employer to provide the same pension or insurance benefits to an older worker if this would increase his cqsts. But it does not permit the existence of a pension plan to be used as an excuse not to hire the older worker. The only significant departure from the legislation proposed by the Administration is that the age coverage was extended from 45 to 40 years. Senator Ralph W. Yarborough (D-Tex.) floor manager for the bill, expressed regret that it doesn't take care of "the problem of airline stewardesses, who are forced to give up that job at age 32 or 35." He said the bill provides for a six-month study by the secretary of Labor into this and any similar problems. Twenty-four states have some type of law dealing with age dis­ crimination but many are weaker than the proposed federal law. XABOR ROUND-UP The world's white collar unions must guard against the harsh im­ pact of automation, the recently held world congre.ss of the Inter­ national Federation of Commer­ cial, Clerical, and Technical Em­ ployees (FIET) declared. A major resolution urged FIET affiliates to give "top priority" to negotiat­ ing contracts protecting members from automation's "adverse ef­ fects." FIET is the second largest of the 16 international trade union secretariats. It has 120 affiliates in 64 countries, representing over 5,500.000 workers. In the U.S., its affiliates are the Retail Clerks, Office Employees, Building Serv­ ice Employees, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Insurance Workers. Four hundred delegates to the Kansas AFL-CIO Convention adopted a broad legislative pro­ gram and plans for a vigorous 1968 election campaign. Former Governor Alf M. Landon also spoke before the Convention and warned that compulsory govern­ ment-enforced arbitration is an encroachment on collective bar­ gaining and proposed that a na­ tional board of arbitration with sweeping powers be established to work on a voluntary basis instead. Among other resolutions adopted by the Convention were the call for a law prohibiting importation of strikebreakers, and the pro­ posal that striking or locked-out workers be given unemployment benefits after six weeks of work stoppage. •t# The 55th National Safety Con­ gress has elected the secretarytreasurer of the Brewery Workers, Arthur P. Gildea, the National Safety Council's vice president for labor. Gildea, who succeeds Op­ erating Engineers president Hun­ ter P. Wharton in this position, will be liaison bet\t'een the board of directors and the NSC Labor Conference, a volunteer group concerned with labor safety prob­ lems as well as labor involvement with safety in general. The Railway & Airline Clerks have negotiated a new wageboosting contract for their 450 members working on Carribean Atlantic Airlines (Caribair). The new pact provides wage increases of 36% in addition to many other benefits. The pact calls for sal­ ary raises ranging from 69e' to $1.02 per hour over the two years, as well as such fringe bene­ fits as increased life insurance and medical coverage, with the com­ pany pay-premium formerly paid by employees. Caribair services Puerto Rico, the Dominican Re­ public, and the Virgin Islands. 4, Three workers from one of Africa's new nations are training in hotel work in New York under a program jointly sponsored by their government, the AfricanAmerican Labor Center, the Hotel & Restaurant Employees and the New York Hotel Associ­ ation. The three—Anna Henry, Fatima Nasser and Samuel Songoro—came here last year from Tanzania, a country in East Africa formed in 1964 by the unification of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. They were selected as the staff nucleus of a new hotel to be built in Dar-e»-Salaam, Tan­ zania's capital. The AFL-CIO's legislative director, An­ drew J. Biemiller, hit the nail right on the head last week when he described to a Sen­ ate Agriculture subcommittee as "a snare, a delusion and a hoax on the American people," the meat inspection bill recently approved by the House of Representatives. The bill is so watered down that it does little more than put a 1967 stamp on a 1906 law and provide government cost aid to states which voluntarily set up inspection programs equal to federal standards. In the light of repeatedly publicized re­ ports—both federal and private—from all over the nation of the revolting conditions to be found in meat packing and processing plants, who can be gullible enough to believe that the states will curb the sale of rotten and diseased meat on a "voluntary" basis now when they have not done so for more than 60 years? It is now up to the Senate to insure that the consumer is protected from the un­ scrupulous profiteers who deliberately ped­ dle millions of tons of contaminated meat for human consumption each year. Under a compromise bill now before the Senate Agriculture Committee, states would be given two years to set up inspection sys­ tems at least equal to federal standards. If such a law was strictly enforced it might provide the best solution available in the face of meat industry pressures for the most lenient rules they can get. A better bill, originally submitted by Senator William Mondale (D-Minn.) had real merit. Supported by both the Adminis­ tration and organized labor, it would have required federal inspection of all meat re­ gardless of where it was sold. This would have been the best possible system to mini­ mize abuses by the meat packers and proces­ sors who opposed it so strongly. A Good Start! "More in sorrow than anger." Such was at least one Congressional description of the attitude with which concerned leaders in the House of Representatives and the Senate felt obliged to submit, to their respective bodies, a modernization program for the American merchant marine minus the long-promised endorsement of the White House. Whatever the feeling, the twin bills sub­ mitted for Congressional consideration ear­ lier this month were long overdue. Senator Magnuson, Representative Garmatz, and their colleagues in both houses who joined them as co-sponsors of the legislation, are to be commended for taking into their own hands the responsibility repeatedly shirked by the Administration on one pretext after another. It is indeed a sorrowful situation when the U.S.-flag fleet, once the mightiest merchant marine in the world, lies today in a state of near decay while the Exqputive branch of our government continues to simply look in some other direction and do nothing what­ ever to stem the worsening tide. The proposed new maritime program is a comprehensive one and has a good deal of merit. It will provide life-giving assistance to all segments of the industry—many of which have been virtually starved out over the last 20 years. We can only agree with the proponents of the maritime bill that the time for protracted discussions and hearings, on facts already well known to all, is past. It remains only to get this worthy legislation passed quickly so the big job of rebuilding can proceed smoothly. �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG Meany Urges Immediate Passage Of Senate Setial Secarity Bill WASHINGTON—The social security bill up for a vote in the Senate is "a considerable improve­ ment over the extremely inadequate bill passed by the House," AFL-CIO President George Meany declared recently. With one major change, he said, it should be passed "without delay." Meany's statement of support a House-voted freeze on the num­ federal funds which would be came as the Senate opened de­ ber of children who could be available in the new school year. bate on a committee-approved helped. It also modifies somewhat the bill which would: "A glaring defect" still in the "bloc grants" the House voted for • Raise all social security bill, Meany said, is a compulsory state agencies for supplementary benefits by at least 15 percent, as work provison for many mothers. education centers—dropping fed­ contrasted with 12.5 percent in While the Senate bill, unlike the eral controls over how the money the House bill. House version, exempts mothers is spent. A threat of a southern filibuster • Lift the minimum benefit of pre-school children, it would from $44 to $70 for a single per­ force other mothers to take even to force the Senate to go along son and from $66 to $1Q5 for an low-paid, dead-end jobs or lose with the House version led Sen­ elderly couple. The House raise their welfare benefits. In many of ate leaders to hold up action on only went to $50 for a single per­ these cases, Meany noted, "they the bill until after the social secu­ would be much better occupied rity legislation is acted on. son, $75 for a couple. The pay raise provisions of the taking care of their children in • Raise the wage base on Senate bill are the same as those their homes. The Senate should which social security taxes are passed by the House—a two-step recast the work and training pro­ paid by gradual steps to pay for 11 percent raise for postal workers gram to make it voluntary and the improvements and provide and an initial 4.5 percent increase meaningful." bigger future benefits for higherfor the classified civil service, with A hard core of conservative op­ paid workers. (At LOG press time, the Senate ponents served notice they would additional raises over the next two was still considering the measure fight to substitute the less-gener­ years to achieve full comparabil­ but had voted to include in the ous House bill. However, the more ity with private industry. Deleted bill extra annual funds of $250 liberal majority appeared to have by the Senate was a provision of million annually to hospitals for the votes to preserve the higher the House bill which would have care of their medicare patients benefits of the Senate Finance denied any raises to employees of the Office of Economic Opportu­ and to require state welfare pay­ Committee bill. nity. Awaiting the floor in the Sen­ ments to families with unem­ Before taking up the social se­ ate after the social security bill is ployed fathers.) curity bill, the Senate passed a passed were two other major bills Meany said the Senate commit­ tee had made a number of im­ —an Administration-backed ex­ labor-supported bill establishing provements in the punitive public pansion of the aid to elementary federal safety standards and reg­ welfare provisions of the House- and secondary education program ulation of natural gas pipelines. passed bill. He welcomed assign­ and a bill combining postal rate The Senate approved one amend­ ment of work and training to the increases with pay raises for near­ ment to the committee bill urged Labor Department, "which has ly two million salaried federal by the AFL-CIO and rejected another. the experience and qualifications employees. for successfully operating them," A key feature of the school aid rather than to the Department of bill would permit appropriations Health, Education & Welfare. to be made a year in advance to He also praised elimination of plan ahead with knowledge of the Addresses Buffalo MTD Meeting Seaway Benefits Foreign Shipping, Not US, Proxmire Declares BUFFALO, N.Y.—The Soviet hammer-and-sickle is now seen as frequently in the St. Lawrence Seaway as is the American stars and stripes, U. S. Senator William Proxmire (D.-Wis.) charged here recently. "Russian-flag ships made as came to Buffalo to launch the first many trips through the Seaway in a series of public conferences this year as the entire U. S.-flag slated for key port cities to focus fleet did," the Senator told a meet­ public attention on the problems ing sponsored jointly by the 6- of the maritime industry. The Wisconsin Democrat, chair­ million-member national AFLCIO Maritime Trades Depart­ man of the Great Lakes Confer­ ment and the BuflFalo Maritime ence of Senators, laid out a threepoint program which, he said, Port Council. should be part of any Adminis­ "From April 15 to September tration maritime package submit­ 30 of this year, Soviet-flag ships ted to Congress. He called for: made 19 deep-water transits of • "An earmarking of ship con­ the Seaway, calling at Canadian ports," Proxmire went on. He struction subsidies so that at least contrasted this to only 15 com­ 25% of the subsidy funds pro­ mercial voyages and four trips vided are used to build ships that with military cargo by ships flying can transit the Seaway. No new U.S.-flag vessel has been con­ the American flag. structed for Great Lakes service Joining with Proxmire in ham­ since 1961. mering away at the rise of foreign• "A requirement that at least flag shipping through the Seaway and on the Great Lakes was $8 million or so of the $200 mil­ Anthony Scotto, president of ILA lion provided yearly for operatingLocal 1814 and vice-president of differential subsidies be set aside the International Longshoreman's for for U. S.-flag trips into the Association. Scotto also serves as Lakes. If the funds are not used chairman of the national MTD's to subsidize Lake trips, they would revert to the Treasury." Legislative Committee. Scotto called for construction • "Set aside $7,500,000 of the and operating subsidies for Lakes amount provided for military car­ shipping so that it could compete go shipments overall to be used with low-wage foreign building exclusively for military cargo and the "cooKe wages" paid for­ shipments out of the Lakes, where a great deal of this cargo origi­ eign seamen. Senator Proxmire and Scotto nates." ^ ^ . .-^«35d«sSa^,_ S Suez Blockage Hikes Capetown Port Activity Since the blocking of the Suez Canal during the Arab-Israeli war, there has been a huge increase in the number of ships having to make the longer journey around Cape Horn and the port of Cape­ town is humming with the new activity. So far Capetown has handled a record number of 461 ships. The first arrivals forced to detour be­ cause of the conflict began calling in late June. In the first part of July, delays of six hours were re­ ported at Capetown and twelve hours at Durban. These delays were actually less than prior to the crisis, when Capetown was al­ ready congested with near record imports and exports of fruit and other perishable items. The increased sailing time of the route around the Cape (nine to 12 days) adds greatly to the ex­ pense of operating the ships. Even more expense is added due to voyage repairs made necessary by the longer route. South African harbor authori­ ties are not complaining, however. With the knowledge that the Suez Canal, at best, will only be able to handle 110,0(X) ton deadweight ships by 1972, they are looking forward to the Cape route being used by the 250,000 tonners al­ ready under construction, and the even larger ships of the future. Due to present' rebuilding and modernization activities, neither East London nor Port Elizabeth can offer the extra bunkering and provision facilities available at Capetown. Novemter 2^- IMT The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepaitt, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area The Maritime Administration's report on the spectacular rise in the Soviet Union's merchant marine capabilities only serves to confirm what we in the maritime industry have known for a long time. It should come as no great surprise to anyone that while the United States-flag fleet has been allowed to deteriorate over the last decade into the sad shape ^ George Swift, a 25-year SIU it is in today, the Russians have taken advantage of every avail­ veteran, is now in drydock. able opportunity to strengthen "Swifty" last sailed as oiler on the Summit their position on the high seas. 1 certainly hope that the Ad­ Maurice Olson is ready to go ministration will soon wake up to back to sea after working ashore. the seriousness of the Soviet threat He said he would grab the first to this country's future in world AB's job to hit the boards. His shipping and put its full support last ship was the Alcoa Master behind a U.S. maritime buildup. Puerto Rico The leaders in the Kremlin have proven that they realize the value Domingo Ortiz is back in town of a strong merchant marine and after making a trip to Vietnam on will take whatever steps necessary the Beauregard. Ortiz said they to see to it that the Soviet Union had a good trip with a good crew. has a fleet second to none. Lee Mendoza after a nineBaltimore Thomas De Carlo is waiting around for a good job to hit the board. A 20-year man, his last ship was the Alcoa Trader. Stanley Fauntbroy told us he thinks our welfare plan is "the greatest in industry." Stan is look­ ing for a good cook's job. Larenzo RInaldl, just off the Bethtex, would like a chief cook's job aboard a Calmar C-4. month trip on the Warrior, piled off for a few weeks rest. He'll Norfolk Bosun Andrew Boney said he'd be ready to ship out soon as a like a European run after four FWT. trips to Vietnam. His last ship was Philadelphia the Steel King. William RInehart spent some T. A. Stubbs had an oiler's job on the Missouri prior to his vaca­ time on the beach and is now tion. He'd like a short trip to looking for a steward department Europe. slot. Frank O'Malley was chief Philip Navitsky just left the pumpman on the Western Hunter. Potomac on which he sailed in the He said he is on the lookout for deck department. A 20-year SIU a long trip to the Far East. member, he's registered and raring Bof^' to go again. John Hamol is ready to go After an AB's spot on the Globe again, after caring for his mother, Traveler, Vincent Quinn said h?'d who was seriously ill. His last job was as carpenter on the Robin like a bosun or deck maintenance job. Goodfellow. Check-Up Time at New York Clinic Joseph Puglisi, Jr., gets' his check-up at the New York clinic by Doctor F. Tricarico, while his mother looks on. Joseph is threeyears-old and the son of Joseph Puglisi of the deck department. �. , PhhriBn*ir t*4, 1967 SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG '•'• -.*.i^;;--\:r.:rt.::: "• -. T'-'>!' "> '• TWE GHOSTS /of* Re^isian II ' II »! • 1 ' r r h |>ESPITE nationwide advances realized by orga-i'- ' nized labor over recent decades, and a gener­ ally productive collective bargaining climate between labor and management, the conspiracy of giant textile companies in the Southeast United States continues to keep thousands of workers more than 30 years behind the times in industrial equality and more than $30 a week behind the average earnings of other American manufacturing production workers. Similar conspiracies existed in other major indus­ tries or our country in the 1930s but they were destroyed by the momentum of the trade union movement, a public spurred to outrage by unchecked exploitation of employees by big business, and the efforts of those in government who became aware that an equilibrium in collective bargaining was the only way to achieve economic growth and stability. To be sure, there are still anti-labor forces hard at work to destroy unionism in all 50 states, but the *fextile industry is the last stronghold in the nation which consistently defies and violates the official labor policy of the United States and gets away with it. For more than 30 years, the National Labor Rela­ tions AaLhas been the law of the land. It clearly states that the policy of this government is to en­ courage "the practice and procedure of collective bargaining" and guarantees workers the right to "self-organization, and designation of representatives of their own choosing." Ironically, this same act, which once helped work­ ers seeking to organize and win an equitable share of America's tremendous economic growth, is being cynically and deliberately twisted by textile companies for use against workers. Findings by the National Labor Relations Board of flagrant violations of the NLRA are appealed by the offending companies and stalled in the courts for months and years. In the meantime, workers illegally fired for union activity are deprived of income during the long court battles and, as often as not, blacklisted from other employ­ ment through company pressures. Even when NLRB charges against employers are finally upheld, the penalties are insignificant, and the mills continue to thwart union organizing activities by a repetition of the same unlawful and undemo­ cratic means. Extensive Congressional hearings into the terror tactics used by the textile firms to prevent their em­ ployees from exercising their right to organize were held last August. A long line of witnesses testified to beatings, firings, harassment, intimidation—even of an attempt to use father against son—to stop Union organizing efforts. Shock was voiced at all levels of government but nothing concrete was done to correct the deplorable situation. Nothing can be done until the loopholes in the law that employers thumb their noses at are closed by legislative action. Easily the most notorious, but by no means the only company guilty in the conspiracy is J. P. Stevens. At the request of Stevens employees, the Textile Workers Union of America launched an all-out cam­ paign to organize the company in 1963. Within a short time 107 employees were fired without legiti­ mate cause and efforts at representation elections in Stevens plants were crushed, at least temporarily, by further threats. In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Labor last sununer, TWUA President William Pol­ lock offered his explanation of how employers get away with such methods and why the conspiracy can go on imchecked. 'To put it bluntly," he said, "it thrives because the law has abandoned workers who seek to orga­ nize. FtM- practical purposes, a worker cannot exer­ cise that ri^t without risking his job in the process." PoHock referred to a booklet entitled Tlie Hollow Promise*, prepared by the TWUA to illustrate the pU^t of the Southern textile worker under the inequities of the NLRA. "The protections and guarantees the National Labor Relations Act is sup­ posed to hold out to workers are nothing more than that," he pointed out, "once a worker finds himself face to face with the textile indusf^'s anti-imion con^iiKy-** In a series of hearings, NLRB trial examiners have ordered the reinstatement with back pay of the 107 workers fired by Stevens and the ruling has been upheld by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. "Yet not one of them, to this day," Pollock told the subcommittee, "has been reinstated to his job. What else can one add to describe the utter inade­ quacy of a law which fails to produce a remedy in four long years?" To further emphasize his point, the TWUA presi­ dent cited the 1956 case in which the 550 workers of the Darlington Manufacturing Co.—a South Caro­ lina subsidiary of the Deering Milliken textile chain —exercised their right to form a union under the NLRA. "A majority of them duly voted to be represented by our union," he said. "Six days later, the board of directors of that firm voted to liquidate, and by December of that year the plant stood stripped clean of its machinery with its 550 workers out on the streets without jobs." Although the case of these workers has been favor­ ably reviewed by the NLRB and gone all the way to the Supreme Court, it has now been referred back to the NLRB with a further hearing scheduled by the Court of Appeals. "So here it is—11 years after the fact—and these 550 Darlington workers are still without redress for the grievous injury done them," Pollock declared. "If justice delayed Is justice denied, this is a case of justice strangled." Even with the awesome pressures applied by the textile firms and their conspiracy, the TWUA has won a fair share of elections approved by the NLRB. "But winning an election is only the beginning," the union head stated. "That's merely the point where the employer falls back upon his-second line of attack by refusing to bargain in good faith. "At this moment there are 11,000 southern textile workers who voted to be represented by our union, in some cases as long ago as two years. They are still without a contract. So even after you win, you can still lose." It is clear that something has gone seriously wrong with the NLRA. Before its passage in 1935 there was no labor law at all and the cards were auto­ matically stacked with the economic and political strength of the employer. The purpose of the NLRA was to balance this situation by encouraging forma­ tion and growth of trade unions as a natural, logical and democratic protection for workers who were otherwise powerless to deal on an equal basis with employers. TTie pro-management Taft-Hartley Act, passed over presidential veto during the Truman Adminis­ tration, abandoned that concept on the theory that unions should be "regulated" and the balance of power was again tilted in favor of the employer. "The effect of this changed approach to labor relations has been to hinder organizing and hog-tie collective bargaining," according to Pollock. "This is because it encourages an employer to resist the efforts of his workers to organize and to undermine their union once it has been organized. It helps him to create community-wide hostility to­ ward unions without fear of reprisal from the law. It even encourages him to violate some sections of the law in the knowledge that the Act contains devices familiar to cunning, anti-labor lawyers that will enable him to escape punishment, if used cleverly enough." Pollock pointed out that the use of these loop-hole devices has been polished by lawyers into a master blueprint for the conspiracy used against unions. The fact that this conspiracy is coordinated and centrally directed, from within the textile industry, is evidenced by the fixed formula followed by all companies in the area of Georgia and the Carolinas when prounion sentiment is found in a plant. All turn up with the same handful of law firms and management consultants who specialize in the art of union-busting. All use the same employer propaganda—often without a single change in word­ ing or punctuation—to threaten workers. All use the same schedule of terror tactics as each step in an OF 105 HAUNTS J.P, STEVEH5 UmofsnY Of LOHPON SUPPO^ wowe«s organizing campaign is reached. And whenever a union is successful in being certified as a bargaining agent, all present the same set of management de­ mands in contract negotiations which, if accepted, would kill the effectiveness and value of the union. Such measures by employers—thus far all too effective—are possible because the language of TaftHartley undermines the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act. To bring the southern textile employee into the more affluent 20th century world of his fellow workers in the rest of the nation, those provisions must be restored by the Congress and the White House. With the full backing of the AFL-CIO, the Textile Workers president has made the following proposals to put teeth back into the enforcement of the NLRA: • Double or triple damages assessed against viola­ tors such as J. P. Stevens and its collaborators in the southern conspiracy so that breaking the law will no longer be profitable. (As it is, back pay ordered by the NLRB for reinstated employees is not only tax deductible as a business expense, but a mere pittance when compared to decent wages that would have been paid all employees under a union contract.) • Employers repeatedly found in violation of the NLRA should be disqualified by Executive order from receiving contracts from the federal govern­ ment. (In 1966 alone, J. P. Stevens did more than $76 million in government business.) • The NLRB should be required to seek injunc­ tions to restrain unfair labor practices by employers who are chronic violators of the law. (At present, the board has that power in particular cases but an attempt to use it against Stevens in 1964 was stalled in the courts for more than two years and eventually came to a dead end.) • Criminal penalties should be provided against any employer who discriminates against a worker who files charges or testifiies before the NLRB. • In an effort to speed up NLRB procedures and eliminate long delaying actions by employers, a victimized worker confirmed by the board as having been improperly fired should be reinstated in his job immediately so he can continue to earn a living while the employer's appeal is pending. • The right to hold pre-hearing elections should be restored to the NLRB so that decisions can be speeded up and cases resolved in weeks, instead of the months or years that are now common. • In proper cases, the NLRB should be powered to '•equire employers to recognize and gain with a union when the union has been vented from gaining a majority because of the ployer's persistent unfair labor practices. em­ bar­ pre­ em­ • A provision whereby unions claiming to rep­ resent a majority of employees can substantiate that claim through a card-check election before NLRBappointed federal labor law registrars—thus shorten­ ing present time-consuming election machinery. • Realistic remedies to insure consummation of an initial collective bargaining agreement in cases where an employer is required by law to recognize and bargain with a union. This to eliminate bad faith bargaining on the part of anti-union employers. • Revocation of the employer's immunity under Taft-Hartley from responsibility for the acts of his agents. This change in the present law would bar employers from using third parties—such as news­ papers, the local Chamber of Commerce, "citizen's committees," etc.—to do their anti-union dirty work for them without anyone being held legally account­ able for such actions. In the light of all the evidence of company abuses of the law, it is the duty of Congress to effect these changes. The conspiracy of the southern textile giants must be smashed, not rewarded with fat gov­ ernment contracts which make these brazen law­ breakers rich while their employees continue to be cheated out of decent wages and working conditions. �SEAFARERS Page Ten LOG November 24, 1967 AFL'CIO Raps House Meat Bill as Hoax on US Pablit WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO, calling for a tough Federal meat inspection law, has denounced a Housepassed meat inspection bill as "a snare, a delusion, and a hoax on the American people". Testifying before a Senate Agriculture subcommittee looking into new meat inspection bills, the labor federation instead gave strong backing to the bill presented by Senator Walter Mondale (D-Minn.) which would extend Federal meat inspection to all meat-packing plants, regardless of whether these plants deal with intrastate or interstate commerce. At present, the Federal Government can inspect only those meat-plants dealing in interstate commerce. The subcommittee is also reviewing a similar bill presented by Senator Joseph Montoya (D-N.M.). (As the LOG went to press, a compromise bill was reported to have been worked out between Mondale and Montoya which would give the states two years to in­ stitute inspection programs "at least equal" to Federal standards. Failure to comply would be grounds for the Secretary of Agriculture to act against any intrastate plant found to be a health hazard and, if necessary, close it. The substitute measure would also provide a continuous review of state systems—including access to records and the taking of meat samples.) Also testifying before the subcommittee were Betty Furness, is President Johnson's Special Assi.stant on Consumer Affairs, who pressed Administration back­ ing of the Mondale bill, and author Ralph Nader, who scored "powerful state agriculture departments and ment industry pressure.s" for hampering vital inspection legislation, and several Federal investigators who re­ ported deplorable conditions in meat-plants not subject to Federal inspection. Federal vs. State Controls The Mondale bill, which would immediately extend Federal controls to intrastate meat-packers, has re­ ceived strong endorsement from labor, consumers' groups, and in a sudden policy switch, the Administra­ tion. The House-passed bill calls for a Federal grant pro­ gram, under which the Government would pay up to 50 percent of the cost for any state which establishes an inspection program meeting Federal standards. Com­ pliance with the program is purely voluntary. The Montoya bill, previously backed by the Admin­ istration, would amend the House bill by providing a three-year limit for states to institute adequate meat inspection programs. If a state failed to act within this time, the Secretary of Agriculture would be authorized to enforce Federal inspection standards in the state. Montoya's bill received support from segments of the packing industry. Andrew J. Biemiller, AFL-CfO Legislative Director, testified that "there must be no bargain basement gimmicks when the health of fellow Americans is in­ volved". The House bill, he said, is "weak, ineffective legislation" that would prod rather than pressure states into enacting inspection programs that might meet Federal standards. Miss Furness told the subcommittee that consumers had alreadv waited 60 years for states to establish ade­ quate health standards in the meat-industry, and a wait of two or three more years, as Montoya's bill or the House bill would provide, is too much to ask. "I don't think we should be looking askance at hamburgers and sausages for the next couple of years," she remarked; "We can't fool around with this." Ralph Nader, who has campaigned for federallyenforced safety standards in different industries, declared that stronger Federal meat-inspection mea*^ures are a necessity. "The fact that Federal inspectors condemn an average of about one-million pounds of meat a day as unfit for human consumption—even under the more stringent Federal inspection—is the clue to . . . the basis for concern in the non-Federally inspected sector," Nader declared. "More ominous," he continued, "is the deep-rooted entrenchment of traffic in the '4-D's'—dead, dying, diseased, and di.sabled animals. Ironically, bad meat is, and has been for a long time, good business. . . . This traffic is drawn heavily to intrastate markets because of the nonexi-stence, laxity or complicity of Government regulations." Widespread Abuses Cited Also testifying in favor of stricter inspection measures before the Senate subcommittee were three Federal in­ spectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who appeared at the request of Senator Mondale. One inspector, Edward Chizek of Omaha, said that in July he visited a plant where he found flies "abundant­ ly present." He also reported "mold slime in coolers and debris and trash throughout the plants," and that "Em­ Hie Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative The Republican momentum, which was obvious in many elec­ tions, didn't affect Democratic Mayoralty candidate Joseph L. Alioto. The SIU and other unions gave their all-out support to Alioto. He defeated Republican Harold Dobbs by more than 16,000 votes and Democrat Jack Morrison by more than 66,000 votes. The SIU supported Alioto's candidacy '<^ by walking the precincts, handing Wilmington out literature and talking to the William "Flat-top" Koflowitch, voters. now on the beach here, last sailed Many people feel Republican on the Norberto Capay. AB "Reaganism" may be the big trou­ Koflowitch has been a member ble in California. Democrats and of tbe .SIU for 20 years. other liberals are joining ranks to Also on the beach is Bill King, turn back the reactionary drive who's looking for a slot as Fire­ against the working-class citizens man or Deck Engineer. He's been who make up much of Califor­ an SIU brother for 20 years. nia's population. Seafarer Richard McConnell, AB, is just off the San Francisco. He presently is recuperating from a back ailment before shipping out. In this period, we have had three sign-ons, eight ships in SAN DIEGO — The SIUNA- transit, and payoffs on the Rachel affiliated Transportation and Al­ v., Rebecca, and Seatrain Geor­ lied Workers of California have gia. Seattle negotiated .a new contract with the Oceanside Taxi Company, On the beach we have Seafarer calling for a guaranteed weekly Francis A. Warren, who has been wage, a hike in health and welfare a member of the SIU for 20 years. benefits and increased vacation Robert S. Cossiboin, off the time, in addition to other new Transwestem where he sailed as benefits. second electrician, has been a The new contract provides for member of the SIU for 22 years. two weeks vacation after two Shipping has been good. Since year employment, a 20% increase the last period, we paid off seven in health and welfare benefits, ships, signed on eight, and had arbitration and increased commis­ eight in-transit The shipping out­ sions, in addition to a weekly look looks fair for the coming period. guaranteed wage, S/U Cab Drivers Win New Pact ployees were not required to wear wa.shable clothing or head covering, and equipment was without adequate sanitary procedures." Another inspector, R. A. Baumgartner of Milwaukee, told of surveying a plant where plant workers wore "filthy clothes" and there was "direct contamination of products." The third inspector, Stephen Kota of Norfolk, Va., told of visiting a plant at which he found "abcessed beef and pork livers and parasitic infested livers mixed with edible products;" meat was dragged across a "primitive floor" on which there were vermin droppings. Though this particular plant is in a state with manda­ tory inspection laws, Kota said, "the law was not imple­ mented." Thus, he added, the plant was able to pro­ duce as much as 15,000 pounds of unsafe hamburger meat per week. Triendly' Fond It was recently disclosed that a meat industry trade association president attempted to raise funds for "friendly" congressmen. The fund-raising project, orga­ nized by L. Blaine Liljenquist, president of the Western States Meat Packers Association, was abandoned at the insistence of leaders of the House Agriculture Com­ mittee, who supported the industry position on meat inspection and favored the House-passed bill. When a copy of Liljenquist's fund solicitation letters (which had been sent to meat-packing firms) came to the attention of House Agriculture Committee chair­ man W. R. Poage (D-Tex.), Poage consulted with senior Democratic and Republican committee members and fired off a letter to the packer's association demand­ ing that the solicitations cease and that any funds col­ lected be returned. Until that was done, Poage warned, the bill would not be brought to the House floor. Liljenquist agreed to the terms, and the bill was brought out of committee and passed by the House. Senator Mondale noted that the setting-up of the "political slush fund" could boomerang on the entire industry. "The meat industry's sudden interest in the political careers of 'filendly' congressmen," he said, "coming at a time when Federal legislation regulating the slaughter and processing of meat sold to consumers is under consideration, can only lead to the conclusion in the public eye that this was a crass attempt to influence the Congress." Massive Shipbuilding Program Urged By Congressman at MTD Seminar WASHINGTON—Congressman Benjamin S. Rosenthal (D-N.Y.), today called for enlargement of a Congressional merchant marine program introduced last week by House and Senate maritime leaders. Speaking at a day-long seminar sponsored by the six-million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Rosenthal called «> ———— — for construction of more than try will be "convincing an econ­ time affairs off of "dead center." • Milton G. Nottingham, vice the 30 or 40 new ships a year omy-minded Congress that it would be toying with national president of Peralta Shipping recommended in the new program. disaster to put off an immediate Agency, Inc., who reminded the Rosenthal was one of a series revitalizing ot our merchant ma­ audience that the merchant ma­ of speakers who hammered away rine." rine "consists of both ships and at the need for a bold new mari­ • Henry Segal, Treasurer of men," and who urged that the time program to help make up the Pulp-Sulphite Workers, who nation "give at least as much the deficiencies of the past two decades, and who called for res­ called the Congressionally-spon- attention to those who will direct toration of the U.S. as a major sored maritime program "a break­ and man our merchant fleet as through" which signals the inten­ to the ships that will comprise the maritime power. tion on Capitol Hill to get mari­ fleet." Among those addressing the conference were: SIU Lakes Boatman Retires • Former IDemocratic Con­ gressman Robert E. Sweeney of Ohio, who warned that "we've already wasted too much time" in the devising of a maritime pro­ gram, and who said that the pend­ ing legislation "is our last chance" to save the U.S. merchant marine. • Rocco C. Siciliano, president of the Pacific Maritime Associa­ tion, who called for an industry­ wide consensus on a maritime pro­ gram, declaring that the merchant marine is "sick, and it is in danger of becoming a terminal case un­ less there is some agreement among all the various forces who are proposing a cure for its ills." • Andrew J. Biemiller, AFLCIO Legislative Director, ^o de­ A disability pension check is presented to Seafarer Felix Knechtel clared that the "biggest single (right) by IBU Great Lakes Welfare Representative Dick Hollingstask" facing the maritime indus­ worth, on the occasion of long-time seafarer Knechtel's retirement. �N<r««mber 24, 1967 Nigerian Unionist Visits LOG On a recent visit of SlU Brooklyn Headquarters, Nigerian labor official Okon Eshiett (center), discussed union publications with Seafcrers LOG editor Mike Pollack (left) and Frank Pecquex, of the SlU International Department. Eshiett is the General Secre­ tary of the Nigerian Union of Commercial, Technical, and Allied Employees. He is studying United States of America labor activities. The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Guff Area The SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Company began service to several Mexican ports on November 2. Among the ports serviced are Vera Cruz, Tampico and Coatzacoalcos. The Del Norte be­ came the first Delta vessel to ply the new routes. A major conversion job was performed by Todd Shipyards in Galveston. The Houston was con- ^ verted from the T-2 Tanker Mis­ New Orleans sion and added to the Sea-Land John Durcan is looking for a fleet. The conversion was accom­ South American run. He's been plished in four months, some shipping out of New Orleans for forty days ahead of schedule. the past few years as FOWT. The ship will carry 332 con­ O. Farrara would like a Viet­ tainers and have facilities to main­ nam or Far Eastern trip after sail­ tain 63 refrigerated units. ing as third cook on the Rebecca. Candidates endorsed by the He's shipped out of New Orleans Louisiana AFL-CIO Committee since 1926 and his Southern drawl on Political Education were elect­ belies his Rhode Island birth. ed overwhelmingly in the Demo­ Mobile cratic Primary. Statewide candi­ Fred Cooper just registered dates received up to 80 per cent after shipping as bosun on the of the vote. Alcoa Voyager. Fred has shipped Louis W. Cutrer has been en­ out of the Gulf for 20 years. dorsed for Mayor of Houston by Marshall Cooper spent a year the West Gulf Ports Council of aboard the Ocean Anna as a the Maritime Trades Department. member of the deck department. Cutrer is opposing the incumbent After some time with the family, two-term Mayor. he will be ready for another trip. The council represents 35,000 James Dicidnson was FWT on members in the 26 unions in the Keva Ideal cement run until Houston and Harris County. the vessel had to lay-up due to "This is the first group represent­ lack of cargo. James prefers ing organized labor to endorse short rUns and should be ready to any candidate," said SIU Houston sail shortly. port agent Paul Drozak, who also A1 MascieUo spent some time serves as executive secretary of shuttling aboard the Ema Eliza­ the council. beth. A1 sails as a baker and has Drozak said that the present sailed from Gulf ports for 20 Mayor, Louis Welch, "made a lot years. of promises that haven't been ful­ Harlan Peters had a long trip filled." In addition, Drozak aboard the Maiden Creek as a pointed out, Mayor Welch has member of the steward depart­ been endorsed by Governor John ment. Connally, another reason for the Houston sun>ort of Cutrer. The council Nick Gaylord, who last shipped feels the Governor's anti-union on the Di^y, came in to say views have been reflected in the hello to his many -friends here. Mayor's office. Nick was ship's delegate during All trade unionists are urged a 43-day trip from Rotterdam to to vote and work for the election Texas. Nick reported that ship of Louis W. Cutrer for Mayor of breakdowns were responsible for Houston. the extended trip. SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Jobless Rate Hits Two- Tear High; Workforee increase Cited for Rise WASHINGTON—A continuing rise in the number of people seeking work and failing to find it pushed the nation's jobless rate to 4.3 percent in October, the highest level in two years, the Labor Department has reported. The key seasonally adjusted usually large labor force injobless rate was up from 4.1 per­ creases,' the Labor Department rose by 120,000 over the month, seasonally adjusted, to 66.2 mil­ cent in September and 3.8 per­ noted. lion, the report said. The rise cent in August. The rate was 3.8 The report pointed out that un­ was centered in state and local percent in October 1966. employment was up about one- government and in trade. The Teenagers ' and adult men ac­ fourth over the year for both return of striking teachers ac­ counted for the increase of nearly teenagers and women—to 15.1 counted for 60,000 of the job 200,000 in unemployment over percent and 4.8 percent, respec­ gain in government, the report the month, the Labor Department, tively. added. said. Total unemployment stood Factory employment totalled Occupationally, the Labor De­ at nearly 3 million, about 500,000 19.2 million, seasonally adjusted, partment said, jobless rates have higher than a year earlier. in October, unchanged from Sep­ moved up for jobs requiring less The employment side of the tember. This was 400,000 below picture remained strong, with job­ skills and in work in which the all-time high set in January women are concentrated. holders totaling 74.6 million, sea­ The rate for operatives (semi­ 1967, the report observed. sonally adjusted. This was about Over the year, payroll jobs are the same as in September and was skilled) rose from 4.1 to 5.3 per­ up by 1.5 million. The Labor up 1.4 million from October a cent over the year. The rate for Department tied the entire innon-farm laborers increased from year earlier. crea.se to job growth in the serv­ The upsurge in unemployment 6.8 to 9.2 percent. ice-producing industries. Govern­ For workers whose last job was ment, primarily state and local, in recent months was related by the Labor Department ^o the un­ clerical, the jobless rate moved up was up by 670,000. Miscellaneous expectedly large labor 'force in­ from 3.2 to 3.9 percent over the services were up by 500,000 and crease. The adult women flooding year. The rate for sales workers trade by 400.000. into the labor force in the early moved from 2.2 to 3.4 percent and Factory employment was down fall were still having difficulty for service workers, from 4.6 to by 260.000 from October 1966, finding jobs, a situation which in­ 5.5 percent. with much of the reduction attribcreased medium-term unemploy­ Job stability continued for cer­ ted to an increase in striking work­ ment—those jobless five to 14 tain key groups. The report said ers who were off payrolls. Strikers weeks. the jobless rates for adult men and are counted, however, in the sepa­ married men, at 2.5 and 1.9 per­ rate household surveys since they Labor Force Increases cent in October, were not signifi­ are considered as employed but The civilian labor force totalled cantly changed from a year ago not at work. 78 million in October, up by 1.9 and remained close to their aver­ Average hourly earnings for million or some 500,000 higher age levels for the past 12 months. than the 1.4 million job rise since Similarly, the rate for workers in­ workers on non-farm payrolls were $2.72 in October—up one October 1966. sured under state jobless pay pro- cent from September and 12 cents "This large year-to-year increase prams, those with a "firm labor from October a year ago. Their in unemployment—^which includes force attachment," was unchanged workweek averaged 38.1 hours, 275,000 women, 175,000 16-to 19- over the month at 2.4 percent. down six-tenths of 1 percent from year-olds and 50,000 adult men— a year ago. Non-Farm Jobs Up developed almost entirely in the For factory production workers, last few months along with unNon-farm payroll employment the workweek edged down onetenth of 1 percent over the month to 40.7 hours seasonally adjusted. JTie workweek was down more than one-half hour from a year ago. Weak Gun Control Measure OKd by House Committee WASHINGTON—A heavily watered-down version of the Ad­ ministration's proposed firearms control bill has been reported by a House Judiciary subcommittee and sent to full committee. The vote in favor of rqjorting of any gun control measure. the bill to the full committee was The bill prohibits the sale of taken on a straight 7-6 party- handguns to persons under 21 line basis. A similar bill is still years of age, and long guns to under consideration by the Senate persons below 18. It also strength­ Judiciary. Both the Senate and ens the licensing procedure for House bills are given little chance dealers and makes it unlawful for of passing. a dealer to sell guns to persons Representative Jack Brooks (D- whom he suspects are prohibited Texas), who voted to advance the by local laws from buying bill out of the subcommittee, ex­ weapons. plained that he did not support No date has been set for the the bill but wanted to get it before full Judiciary Committee to hold the full committee where it could hearings on the bill. be discussed more thoroughly. He President Johnson has been said he was sure there was "defi­ pressing Congress for a gun-con­ nitely" no chance of the bill being trol law for years. passed this session. Stand Is Softened Though the original bill bans interstate sale of handguns as well as interstate mail order sale of all guns, the White House had ap­ proved a change which would al­ The George Meany Foun­ low states to exempt themselves dation will produce "The La­ from the ban on rifle and shot­ bor Of Thy Hands" by Joseph gun sales, and would permit a Mindel on the Eternal Light buyer to purchase such a "long television program on Sunday, November 26, from 1:30 to gun" in person and have it shipped across state lines to his home. 2:00 p.m. EST. The provision allowing states to The program will also be exempt themselves was added to carried on 110 stations of the. attract a measure of support from NBC-TV network. Consult the western states which have ob­ your local newspa(>er listings jected to a strong bill. The Na­ for the time and channel in tional Rifle Association has also your area. stirred opposition to the passage Meany Foundation I Presents TV Program I Soviet Fishermen Triple Catch Off East Coast BOSTON — Russian fishermen caught 165 million pounds of fish in waters off the coast of New England in 1964, more than tripling the amount they caught the previous year (50 million pounds). Senator Edward M. Ken­ nedy said at the American Com­ mercial Fish Exposition. In comparison, he noted that in 1964 landings at the Boston Fish Pier totaled 106 million pounds and in 1966 the landings totaled only 89 million pounds. "These statistics tell the story of one nation bent hard upon expanding its fishing industry and of another letting it die," Ken­ nedy asserted. Joint Effort A joint program between Rus­ sian and U.S. scientists, surveying the fishing grounds between Cape Cod and Cape Hatteras, also was described. Dr. Arkady Noskov of the So­ viet Union and Dr. Robert L. Edwards of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute's program for the Bureau of Commercial Fish­ eries, described the joint scientific approach in which the Americans and Russians even swapped ships in a cooperative mood. �Pmge Twelve SEAFARERS Welfare Claims Handled Promptly Birch Society Un-American To The Editon I wish to express my thanks to the SIU welfare plan for the efficient and prompt way in which they handled my recent claim. My thanks also goes to the office staff. They were most helpful when I called them long distance. It's a good feeling and a comfort to know one has such benefits through the SIU. Again, my thanks to everyone there. Sincerely, Mrs. Ada Frank Greenville, R.I. To The Editor: ^1, SIU Did Fine Job In Raising Pensions To The Editon Once again, may I express my thanks to my Seafaring LETTERS To Tlie Editor brothers and the welfare de­ partment for making it possi­ ble to increase my pension check. My appreciation for their ef­ forts and those of the officials for bringing this about. May the very best come tp all of you who have helped in so many ways to obtain this in­ crease in the pension. Fraternally, Charles Goldstein Expresses Thanks To SIU Welfare To The Editon I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the courteous and speedy manner in which my husband's disabil­ ity and death benefits were re­ ceived. It was most efficient. The lovely floral arrange­ ment, expressing sympathy, and the announcement in the Sea­ farers Log of his departure and final rites, should also be men­ tioned. These mementoes will remain always. The SIU and their officials are to be com­ mended for such a magnani­ mous program. Sincerely, Mrs. Bessie M. Prescott (Widow of Omer G. Prescott) Mobile, Ala. Thanks Union For Blood Donations To The Editor: On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to thank the SIU for your assistance in obtaining blood for my late sis­ ter, Mrs. Flofence Bushek, who passed away October 19. The assistance by your orga­ nization will always be remem­ bered deep in our hearts. Please extend our deep thanks to the members of your organization for the blood donated in behalf of our sister. Forever grateful, I remain, Gregory Gran and Family I just want to add a few notes to what has been printed in your article on the Birch Society; The Birch Society claims it believes in the U.S? Constitu­ tion, yet opposes the Federal Government's use of the Bill of Rights and later amendments to protect the rights of Ameri­ cans. The Birchers say the civil-rights movement has been, and is. Communist-inspired. They mention nothing about "poverty-inspired" or "oppres­ sion-inspired." The Birch Society claims that our Government is riddled with Communists. But the Birchers say nothing about the fact that our national and local and state representatives were elected by America's millions of voters. They also say nothing to show what an out-and-out Commu­ nist looks like or acts like, or exactly what makes any elected official in the Federal Govern­ ment a "Communist" in the first place. If by "Communist" the Birch­ ers mean those who pool their resources for the benefit of the whole, they forget that the John Birch Society itself collects dues from its members and pools the money. If by "Communist" the Birch Society means those who use deceit and trickery to impose their own ideas on unsuspecting people, the Birchers seem to forget that their organization's own "Bible," the Blue Book, advocates the use of heckling, deceit and trickery to get rid of a person they believe to be "Red" but can't prove it. The Birchers talk about the will of the people being subver­ ted. Yet they declare that the U.S.- is really a "republic," not a "democracy," and that the masses of American ctizens are generally not smart enough to know what is good for them. The Birchers say that this nation should pull out of the United Nations and stop talk­ ing. They forget that the only way to win the world over to a belief in personal freedom is to convince people of its value, not to force them into submission by taking away their chance to see that freedom. The Birchers say we must end all foreign aid. They fail to see that to do so would be to force impoverished or develop­ ing nations to turn most prob­ ably to the Communist nations for that aid. If that were to happen, it would be as though the United States had just sat down and completely given up. Perhaps, as the Birch So­ ciety says, there is a danger of Communism coming from with­ in the U.S. But I submit that the fanatic beliefs and twisted con­ spiracies of the John Birch So­ ciety are as much of a threat to a free and democratic America as the supposed "Red threat." The only thing left to distin­ guish Birchers from Reds in America is that the Birchers ap­ pear better organized. Sinccr^, Ron Harrisoti LOG NoveiiAer S4, 19«7 Alowe Version of Seafarer's Novel Touted as Possible Award Winner ". . . Exciting and unforgettable . . "a forceful portrait, . . . ruthlessly realistic." These com­ ments, by critics from the New York Post and New York Times, were just two of many that greeted the movie version of "Cool Hand Luke," based on the novel by former Seafarer Donn Pearce. Pearce joined the SIU in 1955 and shipped out in the steward department. He later became an OS, then an AB. Paul Newman, who plays Luke, an eternal rebel, headed the cast of this major pro­ duction, which is as authentic as a motion picture can get. Pearce spent two years at hard labor in a Florida chain gang, after "the world's most inept, teen­ age safecracking job. I served my time and later wrote the book just the way it was," Pearce explained. "Naturally, there was some literary license, but the details about the work, the punishments, the food and life in the barracks were all from experience." Warner Brothers, producers of the picture, effectively maintained the atmosphere of a southern chain gang on the movie set. The studio built a southern prison camp just north of Stockton, Calif. Included Ex-Seafarer turned author, Donn Pearce (left) discusses the filmamong the dozen buildings were ing of a key scene in "Cool Kand Luke," the movie version of a barracks, mess hall, warden's Pearce's novel. Stuart Rosenberg (holding cup) directed. Paul New­ quarters, guard shacks and dog man (right) played Luke, the Florida chain gang prisoner who re­ kennels. The camp, which covered fuses to conform. The film was highly praised by movie critics. several acres, was surrounded by chain-link fencing. Dozens of oak Shortly after that came the safe­ lar, where he took up painting, trees on the camp's perimeter were and sold some canvases at side­ strung with moss, a ton being cracking experience and life on walk art shows in New York's the chain gang. After he was re­ shipped in from Louisiana. leased, he went to sea. "As soon Greenwich Village. Then, he took Award Possibilities as I could, I went to sea. It's a free up writing. "The motorcycle accident turned The realism paid off with a life and it helps me to write. I've out to be the luckiest break of my movie that will undoubtedly wind been shipping out, off and on, ever life," Pearce stated." While I was up on many ten-best lists and since." recovering in a Danbury Hospital, "I prefer to write from the gut earn some Academy Award nomi­ I met my wife Christine who was nations. The Los Angeles Times about things I know from first working there as a nurse. As soon said the film is a "remarkably in­ hand. Til probably go back to sea as I was back on my feet, we were teresting and impressive Holly­ again soon to make sure of some married." wood film and one which gives of the details in my next book, For the sake of posterity, a fresh hope that the Hollywood which will be about the sea." complete still photographic record movie need not be a limiting de­ Pearce gained valuable writing of the filming of "(Y>ol Hand finition." knowledge from a scholarship to Luke" was compiled by Stockton Pearce's contribution didn't end the Bread Loaf ' '-•er's Confer­ historian Horace Spencer. The with writing the book. He co- ence at Middlebury College in photographs were added to the authored the screenplay with archives of the Hazen Memorial Frank R. Pierson and served as a Vermont. He won the scholarship Galleries, a privately-endowed technical advisor. In addition, the for "Cool Hand Luke," with the museum in San Joaquin County. Seafarer had a bit part in the film. movie sale soon following. Jo Van Fleet, who plays Paul According to Pearce, Luke is a Some seven years ago, he had Newman's mother, is considered "super convict." A larger than life his right foot crushed in a motor­ a good bet for an academy award hero, he was a decorated war hero, cycle accident. Disabled for two for her role. The part is a good an expert banjo player. Luke was years, he lived in a Brooklyn cel­ one, even though very small. a man who wouldn't conform to the system. "He displayed the greatest courage in the face of the SIU Lifeboat Class No, 189 Casts Off cruelties and the beatings by the guards, the utmost endurance and cleverness during his repeated escapes. He played a real cool hand." Luke yas the inspiration of his fellow prisoners and they remem­ ber him long after he is killed by the prison guards. Workfaig On New Novel Pearce has a stack of short stories and some ideas for novels that he hopes might be published shortly. "Cool Hand Luke" was published by Charles Scribner and Sons, with a pocket book version published by Fawcett Publications, due on the newsstands soon. Pearce's own life reads like a scenario. "I never had a home in the usual sense. I was bom in Croyden, Pa., just in time for the depression. My father was what you might call a dri^r, an itin- Jhese men have just received their lifeboat tickets after passing cmnce'ss?ona?re'''^PeMM"w forced to "quit high school al 15 and joined the Army at 16." He was discharged when the Army discovered his true cage. Coast Guard examinations. The men took the SIU lifeboat training course at Mill Basin, New York. In front row, L-R, are: Jose Soto. Seibel, Jesse Greer and Melvin Gibby. In back row, instructor f^^ul McGaharn, Andrew Kelly, John Callanan and Georges Angelikoussis. The lifeboat class was graduated on November 7, 1967. �SEAFARERS JVoTcml^er 24, 1967 Page Thirteen LOG Wetnm IVar Gose to Home \/men Seafarer's Sea is Weimded Up until recently, the only involvement Seafarer Joe Castro Harold Du Cloux, ship's reporter on the Duke Victory (Victory Carriers) told the LOG that James had with the Vietnam war was the fact that he supported the U.S. A. Joimson of the steward department took his chief cook's job on the ship in order to visit his sonwar effort and did his part by making the Vietnam run as many in-law, Major John Coppley, advisor to South Vietnamese forces. Johnson arrived in Cam Ranh times as possible. <s>Bay where he met Major Cop­ Recently the war struck closer disagrees with the arguments of "This crew goes on record in pley. The Duke Victory's cap­ •are looked out for," Dunne wrote. to home when his son Manuel some anti-war demonstrators. thanking ship's delegate Earl Moore told the crew that "every­ Castro, 19, a Lance Corporal with Manuel told his father of "atroc­ tain invited the Major to visit thing seems to be shaping up" and McCab for a job well done." Meetthe First Marine Division, was ities" performed on village chiefs the ship and the entire crew gave he hopes "the new gang will have him the "V. I. P. treatment," Ehi a pleasant trip." Dunne, who also by the Communists. wounded in action. ing Secretary Cloux reported. After his visit, served as bosun, came in for some "I get sick when I see these Alton Booth re­ Castro recently paid a visit to the Major was praise for "Supplying the ship ports from the St. Albans hospital in New York demonstrations," Jose stated. picked up by a with a new library full of the lat­ Del Santos (Del­ City to see his son and told the "They have no respect for law patrol boat and est books." This ship has left Sai­ ta). The Captain LOG that Manuel received ma­ and order. As for myself, I hope returned to shore gon and will pay off on the West to go back to Vietnam. If I can't is "well satisfied chine gun and shrapnel wounds where he rejoined Coast. with his SIU in fighting around Trang Qui. As fight, I may as well take cargo." his outfit at Quin Jose has been sailing in the ere w." Booth a result the boy has a partially Booth Hon. Meeting wrote. A vote of paralyzed right arm and neck deck department for 21 years and Chairman Henry has two other boys, Jose, Jr. and wounds, his father said. Malcolm M. Cross, meeting thanks was extended the steward Schwartz reported Pedro. Jose, Jr. is 21 years old department for doing such an ex­ "I give St. Al- and is stationed at Fort Dix, New "a good ship with chairman on the Linfield Victory, cellent job. Du Cloux ban's my compli­ Jersey. His youngest boy, Pedro (Alcoa) reported no disputed over­ ments," Castro is 18 and sails as an OS with the time reported by the delegates." that ship's dele­ said. They pro- SIU. He sailed to Vietnam aboard Brother Schwartz also serves as gate Bill Scott William Phillips resigned as V i d e wonderful the Linfield Victory at the same ship's delegate. All the Seafarers proposed that a ship's delegate on the Cosmo Mar­ treatment for all time his father was making a trip need for a perfect voyage is a new letter be sent to iner (Cosmos) to of the boys there aboard the Free America, ice maker. the company in give someone else there." Jose said but unfortunately they didn't get regard to the "ex­ a shot at the job, cellent manage­ Castro waiting a chance to see each other. John Dunne, meeting chairman meeting Secretary ment of the vessel word on a possi­ "I had made a trip to Vietnam on the Bowling Green (Pan Amer­ Jack Hart writes. by Captain Rich­ ble operation for in March when Manuel's outfit Cross ican) reports that Phillips received young Manuel on the wounded was sent over,' Jose recalled, "but ard Hicks." Scott Charles Moore praise of his ship­ part cf the neck or shoulder. also received a vote of thanks for "was elected by we didn't have a chance to meet." mates for the fine This is the second time the boy acclamation to his "exceptional" job as delegate. Jose has met a number of U.S. job he turned in, was wounded, his father said. servicemen and found their mo­ continue the good The steward department did a fine Hart reported. Mosakowski The first time • ••cli "-hen rale to be "very high." job by all mem­ job, Richard Hanek, meeting sec­ Robert Spencer, retary, reports. The payoff will he was hit in ti.,; arm by shrap­ bers present." Jose, a native of Puerto Rico, meeting chairman told the men nel. "He recovered and went joined the Union in Baltimore. Moore has done be held in San Diego. that the ship's fund contains $8. back," Jose said. a "tip-top job in His first ship was the Morning Joe Mosakowski was named as the seeing that the in­ Seafarer Castro said that he Light. ship's delegate. Dunne Some good old American knowterests of the crew — — how was required to fix the Alcoa Voyager's (Alcoa) It was election time on the television set. Overseas Dinny (Maritime Over­ Meeting secretary seas) according: to M. P. Cox report­ J. H. Loe, meet­ ed. "The televiing chairman. s i o n repairman Pete Dolan will "The alertness of an efficient couldn't fix the serve as ship's Nancy O'Neill, born October 1, Paulette Gnillory, born October crew and officers" helped save the set in Germany," delegate while R. 1967, to the Johnny O'Neills, 16, 1967, to the Paul C. Guillorys, life of a fellow crewmember Cox wrote, ".so Hunt has been during a recent voyage of the Bronx, N.Y. La. Mamou, the job will have elected to be the Globe Traveler, AB and ship's Arndt to be done in New new treasurer. delegate Ivar Anderson reported Orleans." Cox, who is also ship's Meeting Secretary to the LOG. William Beacham, born Octo­ Loe Atrise Lawrence, born July 26, treasurer, stated that the ship's M. Requiso in­ "We were on ber 11, 1967 to the Benjamin 1967, to the James L. Lawrences, fund totals $34. O. L. Arndt, formed us that the galley repairs our way to Hol­ Beachams, Beaufort, N.C. Jr., New Orleans, La. land with a load meeting chairman, reported that have been taken care of and dele­ of coal," Brother most repairs have been taken care gates reported no problems. Anderson re­ of. Those that have not should Bonefay Mullis, born October Vita Maria Marano, born ported to the be finished before the payoff in 7, 1967, to the John W. Mullis, October 20, 1967, to the Anthony LOG. About 600 New Orleans or New York. Some Mobile, Ala. J. Maranos, New Orleans, La. miles out of Phil­ disputed overtime in the engine adelphia our ra­ department, delegate Chester Anderson dio officer, Har­ Lohr reported, but no other beefs J a m e s Antfaoay Blancluurd, old Rafter, suffered a heart at­ or disputed overtime. bom October 18, -1967, to the Vera Carolyn Mann, born Oc­ James L. Blanchards, Pacolet, tober 25, 1967, to the James tack. It was about 9:45 p.m. on S.C. MUSKEGON, Mich. — CrewManns, 5602 Skidaway Rd., Sa­ November 1, when he was strick­ en." The Captain and Chief Offi­ member of SIU Great Lakes Dis­ Meeting Chairman R. Weaver vannah, Ga. ^ cer were able to provide aid while reports from the Cortland (George trict-contracted freighter Gysum sending a message for assistance. T. Bates) that M. recently rescued two men after Sonya Mae Merritt, bom Aug­ "I acted as liaison man between C. Storch of the they had drifted helplessly for al­ ust 20, 1967, to the Robert R. Larry Keith Jordan, born Oc­ the radio and bridge," Anderson deck department most three days on their power­ Merritts, Femdale, Fla. tober 27, 1967, to the Dewey B. said. "We finally heard from the had to leave the less cruiser. Coast Guard Cutter, Cape George. vessel due to hosJordans, Wilmer, Ala. The two men, Robert Morton, The cutter contacted their head­ p i t al i zat i on . 42, and Ralph Guthrie, 21, were Stephen Wade LighteD, bom —— quarters in New York, who in turn Brother Storch spotted by the Gysum after they October 2, 1967, to the Paul G. notified the USPHS Hospital in Lightens, Metaire, La. needs an opera­ had set off emergency smoke Rose Hawkins, born August 17, Staten Island. tion and his fel­ flares, a trick Morton had learned 1967, to the Sidney D. Hawkins, Anderson reported that the low Seafarers only recently in a U.S. Power NakUcki Captain ordered the Globe Trav­ wish him a speedy Squadron class. MeUnda Fletcher, bom October Pensacola, Fla. eler tumed around and the ship recovery. Frank Naklicki, meet­ The luckless pleasure boaters 11, 1967, to the Bobby E. Flet­ then headed for Halifax, Nova ing secretary, reported that B. J. had set out to winterize their craft, chers, Houston, Texas. Lisa Michele Knapp, bom Aug­ Scotia, the closest port. The ves­ Williams rejoined the ship in a 22-foot powerboat called the ust 11, 1967, to the Horst N. sel had been in radio communi­ Bombay. Etepartment delegates "Whee One." About one and onecation with the USPHS Hospital, reported no beefs or disputed half miles past the South Haven Noordin Idiia, bom October keeping them fully informed on overtime and LOGS and mail are breakwater, the engines quit and 18, 1967, to the Sedek B. Idris, Knapps, Baltimore, Md. arriving regularly. The repair list the pair drifted helplessly. Rafter's condition. San Francisco, Calif. ^ Upon arrival in Halifax, Rafter includes another fan for the mess"When we spotted the smoke Larry Ediumd, bom September was lowered into a launch and room. from the Gysum, we dropped the John NORIB, bom October 1, 13, 1967, to the John H. Edlumds, taken to the hospital. His present emergency smoke flare into the condition is listed as good, a com­ 1967, to the John Norris, Akron, Mobile, Ala. water and let it drag about 50 feet pany spokesman said. New York. behind us, "they told newsmen "Our bosun, Stan Mosakowski after being brought to Muskegon. ^ and dayman Bill Crownan should Within 15 minutes they were 3, 1967, to the Harry Watts, HaliAlphonse Slater, bom October be complimented for the fine way spotted by the Gypsum and once Carol F^cif Watts, born July 5, 1966, to the Willie Slaters, Pri- they helped the sick man into the on board they enjoyed their first launch and cared for him. fax, Va. chard, Ala. meal in 70 hours. •>- Seafarers Aid AUiag Shipmate <1, .1. .t.— 4# ,1, •<1> Lakes Seafarers Rescue Two Men Adrift on Cruiser �SEAFARERS Page Fourteen FINAL DEPARTURES Governor Brower, 55: A heart ailment claimed the life of Brother Brower, July 24, at Pennsylvania Hospital. He join­ ed the UIW in Philadelphia and was employed by the Philadelphia Laboratories, Inc. Brower was born in High Point, North Carolina, and lived in Philadelphia. He is survived by his father, George Brower of Washington, D.C. Burial was in Mount Lawn Ceme­ tery, Sharon Hill, Pa. — John Walsh, 52: Heart disease claimed the life of Brother Walsh, September 12, in Cleveland. He was a member of the SIU Great Lakes District and joined the Union in Cleve­ land. A native of that city, he made his home there. Walsh sailed as a fireman and was employed by the Great Lakes Towing Company. He served in the Navy during World War II. Surviving is a son, John, of Elyria, Ohio. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland. — Eugene Cook, 52: Brother Cook died in Stevens Memorial Hos­ pital, Edmonds, Wash. He sailed as FOWL and joined the Union in the port of =1 Seattle. Cook was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa, and resided in Granite Falls, Wash. His last ship was the Duke Victory. Cook served in he Army from 1943 to 1946. Surviving is his wife, Georgia. Brother Cook was buried in Restlawn Memorial Gar­ dens, Edmonds, Wash. Perry Pedersen, 42: Death claimed Brother Pedersen on Oct. 10, in Brooklyn, N. Y. He joined the Union in the port of New York. A member of the deck deparment. Brother Pedersen sailed as AB. His last ship was the Albion Victory. He was born in Norway and lived in Brooklyn. Before joining the SIU, he had served in the Navy. Surviving is his wife, Lillian. The burial was in Ever­ greens Cemetery, Brooklyn. <|> Andrew Blahnik, 58: Brother Blahnik died in Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 17. He was a mem­ ber of the SIU Great Lakes Dis­ trict and joined the union in Frankfort, Mich. An AB, he last sailed on the McKees Son. Brother Blahnik was on an SIU pen­ sion at the time of death. Bom in Nadeaw, Mich., he made his home in Grand Rapids. He is sur­ vived by his sons Raymond and Rudolph of Frankfort. Burial was in Nadeaw Township Cemetery, Menominee County, Mich. <!> Francis Price, 20: An automo­ bile accident claimed the life of Brother Price on Sept. 6, in Charleston, W.Va. He joined the SIU in the port of New York. He was bom in West Virginia and was a resident of Charleston. An OS, he last sailed on the Alcoa Master. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Eileen Price of Charleston. WiUiain Willdridge, 52: A heart ailment claimed the life of Brother Willdridge, Oct. 27, in Hull, Mass. During his career, he sailed as a FOWT. He joined the Union in Bos­ ton during World War II. Bom in Quincy, Mass., he was a resident of Hull. Brother Willdridge last sailed on the Steel Apprentice. Surviving is his wife, Mildred, of Hull. Burial was in Hull C^etery. Paul Kovaievich, 52: Heart fail­ ure claimed the life of Broth­ er Kovaievich, on October 12, in Oyster Bay, N.Y. He was born in Brooklyn, and joined the SIU in New York. A res­ ident of Commack, N.Y., he was employed by the American Casting and Manu­ facturing Corp. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. Sur­ viving is his mother, Anna, of Plainview, N.Y. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Maspeth, Queens. Fred Biichert, 66: Brother Blichert died on June 16, in Ribe, Denmark, of can­ cer. At the time of death, he was on an SIU pen­ sion. He was bom in Denmark and joined the SIU in the Port of Nor­ folk. He had pre­ viously resided in New York City. A member of the engine department, he sailed as electrician. Brother Blichert's last ship was the Andrew Jackson. He is survived by a brother, William. Brother Blichert was buried in Ribe, Denmark. Charles Graham, 63: A heart ailment claimed the life of Brother Mich. He was bom in Brimley, Mich, and was a resident of Detroit. Broth­ er Graham joined the union in the port of St. Ignace. A fireman, he last shipped for Dunbar and Sons. Surving is his wife Irene of De­ troit. Burial was in Oakview Cemetery, Oakland County, Mkh. November 24, 1967 LOG Seafaring Songwriter Hits Jatkpot With Two Best'Seiling Rerords Seafarer, songwriter, nightclub proprietor, owner of record and sheet music publishing companies— these are the credentials of Seafarer H. C. Cain of Mobile, who has managed to maintain a career both at sea and shoreside. Brother Cain has had some nationwide hits among the tunes he has written. Two of his records, "Landlord" and "Jack and Jill,' have appeared at Marie's Lounge, recent dancer's at the club was recorded by a Mobile singer, Cain stated. Among them is "Sam "Judy the Body." Quite a few of Julian Glad, sold 100,000 copies. the Sham," a rock and roll singer the girls use descriptive names, The songs were recorded on the who has had a number of hits on Cain reported to the LOG. Brother Cain opened his first Mercury label, one of the major the major MGM label. club in 1955 and became associ­ Perhaps the biggest problem en­ recording companies. ated with Marie's Lounge five countered in the running of At present, he has a record fea­ Marie's Lounge is making sure all years ago. "I started out by book­ turing the Dalton. the customer's are over 21, Ala­ ing rock and roll performers," he Boys, recorded on bama's minimum drinking age. said. After booking acts into clubs in Mobile and other towns, ^ his own "Cy" la­ "We have to check our customers he decided to go into the night carefully," Brother Cain said. bel. The titles are club business. "Sometimes we get guys who look "Something you Seafarer Cain also has quite a between 25 and 30, but are only Got," and "Lover Please," which 18 or 20. A lot of seamen come background as an athlete. While was released 6n into the club and of course, some attending Murphy High .School^ largest in Alabama, he played Cain November 1. The are uniler 21." center on the football team well Dalton Boys are also from Mo­ As in many nightclubs, the girls enough to* win All-City and Allbile. dance to records since "live or­ State honors. This is not a minor Brother Cain, who is 33, has chestras are very expensive and achievement, since Alabama is sailed in the deck department many nightclubs have discon­ well-known for its High School since 1952. He is also the owner tinued them." One of the most and College football teams. and operator of Marie's Lounge and Restaurant, located at the en­ trance of Bankhead Tunnel in Mobile. While at sea, the lounge is operated by his two brothers, Arlen and John. Checks are being held at SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., for the Seafarers listed below for money due They have nationally-known them on the ve.ssels shown. Men whose names are listed should personalties on stage nightly. get in touch with Union headquarters as soon as possible. Brother Cain said. Included are "some of the South's most beauti­ Claim Ship Name ful girls." Brother Cain is not certain whether he prefers operat­ Edward Jensen Hercules Victory Disputed overtime ing the club or shipping out to Hercules Victory Disputed overtime Robert Smith One day's wages foreign ports, but he emphasized Frank G. Valerie Natalie Disputed overtime that both "help to make life inter­ Earl H. Beamer Penn Carrier esting." Disputed overtime Transwestern Calvin Smith Disputed overtime Transwestern Daniel McLaren A number of well-known acts Disputed overtime Transwestern Clyde Greeson Transportation Thomas E. Hanson Valient Hope Transportation Valient Hope Dhnald Kershaw Lodging Niagara Warren Weiss Seatrain New York Disputed lodging James Gleason Seatrain New York Disputed lodging Fred Patterson Lodging Joseph L. Chapeau Kent Lowell Thomas Bailey Lodging Cyril Gauthier Kent Kindly contact Dewey Elrod, Standby wages J. Walsh Mldlake 16 N. Wolfe, Baltimore, Md. Standby wages Midlake D. Shattuck Wages Bonanza Carlo Rniz —— Wages William L. Robinson Bonanza Transportation Edgar Lee Faison Alcoa Master Rowland Harper, Jr. Transportation Alcoa Master Bobby V. Carter Bernard D. Lipton, 1401 K. Transportation Alcoa Master David J. Flynn Street, N.W., Suite 1021, Wash­ Retroactive wages Rambam J. Rose ington, D. C. 20005, would like Retroactive wages C. Cummings Rambam you to contact him as soon as Retroactive wages A. Sama^ Rambam possible. Retroactive wages J. Smith Rambam Retroactive wages Rambam J. Saunders <|> Retroactive wages Rambam E. M. McCay Frank Myatt Unclaimed wages Western Hunter Ian O. Robertson Get in touch with J. W. AllUnclaimed wages Seatrain San Juan Roy L. Frank man, at 525 Franklin St., South Unclaimed wages Seatrain San Juan Neil Napolitano Hill, Va., in regard to an impor­ Wages Coe Victory Robert Wilson tant matter. One Day's Wages Albion Victory Emil H. Kjono Refund John B. Gardner, Jr. Norberto Capay Norberto Capay Refund Onofre F. Rando Repatriation Minot Victory Edward Giordano Donald J. French Please contact your brother Jay, aboard the Transontario, c/o Hud­ pamaBBaBBBHBanaaBaBBBiiuMBraaaaBBaBaMMaraBi son Waterways Corp., 1 Chase S Editor, Manhattan Plaza, New York, 2 kAFARERS LOG, N.Y. 10005. S 675 hHirlh AWw Money Due Clinton L. Conn Rojeane D. Conn would like you to contact her as soon as possible at R.D. No. 1, Box 101, Confluence, Penn. 15424. Bin WUHMUS Please contact youf brother in Kissimmee, Fla., at the earliest possible time. Or contact J. B. Garrison in Kissimmee. �SEAFARERS LOG OVERaEtAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas), October 29—Chairman, F. E. Otto: Secretary. J. Morrison. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Motion made that men who sailed with the Union for 20 years he eligible for retirement, regardless of age. DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various cdmpanies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) ROSWELL VICTORY (States Ma­ rine). September 16—Chairman. Handrey Rucki: Secretary. Steve Bryant. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly thus far. Small beefs were settled. Little disputed OT in deck department to he settled when ship ar­ rives in port. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa). October 22 — Chairman. O. L. Arndt: Secretary. M. P. Cox. Most of the repairs have been completed. $34.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT was re­ ported. Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Startlite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" hraud men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Cloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Chvalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) ^ Peavy Paper MID Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Unionof United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) <|> Magic Chef Pan Padflc DfrUoa (Stove, Ftirnace and Allied Ai^Ilance Worken lataiutional Unkm) CENTERVILLE (Chatham). October 26—Chairman, E. L. Odem: Secretary, E. J. Rivierra. Brother EL R. Harrison was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. MADAKET (Waterman), October 2!)— Chairman, Steve Homke: Secretary Jack Ixing. $30.00 in ship's fund. Some dis­ pute OT in engine department. Motion was made for retirement after 20 years in the Union. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a job well done. BANGOR (Bermuda Shipping), No­ vember 5—Chairman, Peter Hammel: Secretary, C. Demeres. Some disputed OT was reported by engine' delegate. Insufficient supply of food was put aboard. Motion made to have company install an ice machine. Sdtzel-Weiler Distilleries "Did Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Stiii," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) LINFIELD VICTORY (Alcoa). Octo­ ber 29 — Chairman. Malcolm M. Cross; Secretary, Richard J. Haney. No beefs and no disputed OT. Ship's delegate pro­ posed that a letter be writjen about the excellent management of vessel by Cap­ tain Richard Hicks. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother Bill Scott for doing delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Crew thanked by the steward department for their cooperation. LOMA VICTORY (Delta). October 22— Chairman. Cecil Futch; Secretary. How­ ard F. Menz. Brother Howard Menz was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. COSMOS MARINER (Cosmos). Octo­ ber 10—Chairman. Robert Spencer ; Sec­ retary. Jack Hart. Brother William Phillips resigned as ship's delegate and was given a vote of thanks. Brother Joe Mosakowski was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $8.00 in ship's fund. Ship's 'TV needs to be repaired. Matter of putting a new ice machine on board will be taken up with port steward. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers, Inc.), October 25 — Chairman. Oscar Cooper: Secretary. George A. O'Berry. No beefs were reported. Some disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Brother O. Cooper was elected to serve as ship's delegate. It was dis­ cussed that the company should be re­ quired to hire qualified American union seamen to fill all Shipboard vacancies. Ship has operated since March 17. 1967 without proper complement in steward department so as to avoid violation of Article V, Section 22. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers). Oc­ tober 29—Chairman. L. A. Webber; Sec­ retary. None. $6.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the cooks and messman. Tom Brown. BOWLING GRIEEN (Pan American Tankers). October 14—Chairman. John Dunne: Secretary. F. J. "Whitey" Johnspn. Ship's delegate reported that moat of the repairs from last voyage have been completed. He stated that every­ thing seems to be shaping up well and hopes that the new men will have a good trip. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Brother Charles Moore was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate and was given a vote of thanks for doing a tip-top job. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea-Transport). October 21—Chairman. Ernest W. Pierce: Secretary. Dominick Orsini. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported by department delegates. Captain will re­ plenish slop chest. Motion was made that all men paying off in Yokohama be able to file and receive vacation checks in the Yokohama hall. It was suggested that the pension be increased to $300.00 a month, after 20 years with the Union and enough sea time. DEL SUD Chairman, J. Crew extended chief cook and done. (Delta), November 5— Glass: Secretary, None. a vote of thanks to the 2nd baker for a job well YAKA (Waterman), October 27 — Chairman, W. Vehazquez: Secretary. W. El Hart. Brother Tom Booth was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No disputed OT and no beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. SS PLATTE (Platte Transport), Octo­ ber 22 - - Chairman, O. W. Rosenly; Secretary. G. Trosclair. Brother L. S. Blanchard was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. It was suggested that the Yokohama representative meet ship re­ garding the repairs which were not com­ pleted when the ship was in the ship­ yard. DEL SANTOS (Delta). October 23 — Chairman. Earl McCab : Secretary, Alton R. Booth. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for a job well done. Everything is running smoothly in all departments. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to Brother Foster for keeping longshoremen out of crew quarters. Captain is well satisfied with his SIU crew. DEL SANTOS (Delta). September 24— Chairman. B. Foster: Secretary A. K. Booth. Brother Elarl McCab was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Page Fifteen Schedule of Membership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans . Dec. 12—2:30 p.m. Mobile Dec. 13—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . Dec. 18—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Dec. 20—2:00 p.m. Seattle Dec. 22—2:00 p.im. New York . . .Dec. 4—2:30 p.]m. Philadelphia .Dec. 5—2:30 p.]m. Baltimore . . .Dec. 6—2:30 p.im. Detroit Dec. 8—2:30 p.im. Houston .... Dec. 11—2:30 p.]m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Dec. 4—2:00 p.m. Alpena Dec. 4—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Dec. 4—7:00 p.m. Chicago . . . .Dec. 4—7:00 p.m. Cleveland . . .Dec. 4—7:00 p.m. Duluth Dec. 4—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ...Dec. 4—7:00p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago . . . .Dec. 12—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Dec. 13—7:30 p.m. Duluth Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . . .Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. Toledo Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. Detroit Dec. 11—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Dec. 11—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans .Dec. 12—5:00 p.m. Mobile Dec. 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Dec. 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Dec. 6—5:00 p.m. Norfolk . . . .Dec. 7—5:00 p.m. Houston . . . .Dec. 11—5:00 p.m. OVERSEAS DINNY (Maritime Over­ seas). October 8—Chairman, J. H. Loe: Secretary, M. Requiso. Brother Pete Dolan was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother Jerry Brown for assisting in making badly needed repairs. It was suggested that the ship be fumigated. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Dec. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Dec. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Dec. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Dec. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans . Dec. 12—7:00 p.m. Mobile Dec. 13—7:00 p.m. New York . . .Dec. 4—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Dec. 5—7:00 p.m. Baltimore . . . Dec. 6—7:00 p.m. ^Houston . . .Dec. 11—7:00 p.m. CORTLAND (George T. Bates). No­ vember 12—Chairman, R. El Weaver: Secretary, Frank Naklicki. No beefs were reported by department delegates. t Meeting held at Labor Temple. Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple. Newp6rt News, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. MAIDEN CREEK (Sea-Land). October 29—Chairman, W. J. Barnes: Secretary. C. J. Nail. Brother Roy A. Watford, resigned as ship's delegate and was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Brother W. J. Barnes was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. TRANSONTARIO (Hudson Water­ ways). October 10—Chairman. Ronald Lawrence: Secretary. Richard Runkle. $14.97 in ship's fund. Deck department men thanked the Captain and the Mate for time off allowed in Sasebo. No beefs were reported by department delegates. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklsm. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the'siU Atlantic, Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. Ail these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters ol, the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping riights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union hails. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as conUined in the contracts between the Unkm and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battenr Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. ,. . Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracta arc avaOable in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, sucb as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Unkm oAcial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract righu prop­ erly, contamt ti^ nearest SIU port agent. BDITORIAL POLICY—SBAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from pnblishing any article serving Oie political purposes of any individual In the Union, offlcer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed barmfnl to the Union or its collective membersbip. This established policy hss been feaflrmad by membeeship action at the September, I860, meetings in ril «^Ututhmal porta. The maponslhiUty for LOO policy is vated in an editorial boaid which aonahia o< the B-""""— Board of the Union. The Bmeutive Board may delegate, te earry oat this reapaaalbllitr. J DIIUiCTDRY UNION HAULS SIU A-l-iantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS LIndtey Williamt Robert Matthewi SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md 475 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-4400 127 River St. EL 4-3414 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mais 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tex JACKSONVILLE, Fla JERSEY CITY, N.J MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La NORFOLK, Va VI 3-4741 P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7544 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2404 S. 4th St. DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan. Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. A!! Seafarers are guaranteed eq: .i rights in employment and as members of the SIU. Tiicie rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic or^in. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the mnmbership and the Union. If at any time a Scafarsr feds that any of ths abuvr rights hava besa vMated, or that M has been denied his eonstitntional right of uc--«es to UCI.->A records or iafonaatiaiW IM ahoald iasmsdlately natlfr SIU President Pool HaU at hcadqaarters by e«tilad nMil, rstnm receipt �'Ti Vol. XXiX No. 24 '-«"01 SEAFARERS LOG «*«A Novombor 24/ 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO N EVER INCREASING NUMBERS, Seafarers are availing themselves of the opportunity to gain engi­ neer ratings by enrolling in the Engineer training program jointly sponsored by the SIU and MEBA District 2. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of the chance to upgrade himself to the rating of engineer should file his application by mail or with an SIU representative, or at his nearest union hall. In order to qualify you must be a citizen of the United States, 19 years old—or older—and have 18 months verified watch-standing time in the engine department. m ::j _ . "if -: ••• •.tf" •* : , • > • /* -v • This valuable training will cost you nothing. Not only will you be able to ship as an engineer immediately upon obtaining your license, but you will be provided with meals, hotel lodgings and subsistance payments of $110 weekly while learning. Under a reciprocal agreement between the SIU and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion, District 2, full credit will be extended to Seafarers for all pension benefits built up under the SIU pension plan. Also, your welfare benefits are completely covered and your SIU pension plan will be supplemented by the MEBA District 2, plan in approximately the same amount while you are serving as an engineer. After obtaining their licenses, any Seafarers who sail aboard MEBA District 2-contracted vessels will not be required to drop their SIU membership unless they wish to, and will be exempt from payment of the $1,000 MEBA initiation fee. Instruction periods range from 30 to 90 days. They are determined by the ability and knowledge of the student. The latest list of applicants approved and accepted for the upgrading school is as follows: E. F. Armstrong Joseph Bereczky Joseph Bruce John Buck Elwyn Bnsseil William Cachola Clyde Cahin L. J. Canfield Bernard Cassada Jochim Qcirello Malvin Chandler James Cline Alfred DeArgo Armond Dunne Harvey Falrhum John Francis E. A. Fotch Luis Gonzalez Julio Gordlan Ross Hardy Leonard HIgglns Billle Jenkins Roman Linkowsky Paul Magner Clifton Mainers L. G. Malta George McAlplne Juan Medina Anthony Melanson Harold Mlddleton Peter Murphy Robert O'Brien Doniminck Orsini Gustavo Osuna J. Pagan Rudolph Polletti John Preston Thomas Raines Raymond Riemer G. E. Rival Rayford Schram L. R. Soper Vladlk Suska Alberto Yelez Walker Ward Harry Watts David Wilson Allen Wolfe Those men listed above, as well as others being accepted on a daily basis for the training program for licensing of new engineers, will be given class schedules at their convenience. Those Seafarers whose names appear on the list, are urged to write immediately to: The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, or telephone the school at Area Code (212) 499-6565. The sooner yov in touch, the quicker your upgrading training will begin. Upgrading is the merchant seaman's "tomorrow." Those Seafarers who can qualify and arc interested in becoming licensed engineers should apply without delay. An application form appears on this page. Clip it' and send it in. If you have any questions, write or call as indicated above. OF lEAMANSHIP AmiCATION KM TRMNIiW M* INOINI MPAMMMT Namw Book No .ZNumboffa Addrasat. DMoJolMdSIU: Watch Standing TimoRalingft—— .No. Yoara Soatlmot. .Yoan In Engino Dept. -Timo at Day Wtorkar/Exoapt Wlpar- • � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 November 24, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SOVIET UNION WIDENING GAP OVER U.S. IN FLEET CAPABILITIES, MARAD REPORTS FIVE-YEAR FLEET UPGRADING PROGRAM PROPOSED IN JOINT HOUSE, SENATE BILLS HOUSE PASSES ANTI-POVERTY BILL MARAD GRANTS TRIAL RATE INCREASE ON GOVERNMENT 50-50 AID CARGOES MEANY URGES IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF SENATE SOCIAL SECURITY BILL THE NLRA – TIME FOR REVISION AFL-CIO RAPS HOUSE MEAT BILL AS HOAX ON U.S. PUBLIC MASSIVE SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM URGED BY CONGRESSMAN AT MTD SEMINAR JOBLESS RATE HITS TWO-YEAR HIGH MOVIE VERSION OF SEAFARER’S NOVEL TOUTED AS POSSIBLE AWARD WINNER 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 11/24/1967 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. XXIX, No. 24 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/bcda20b50c29e7560a792d4ec483bf68.PDF f1f316dfbcedb9de614fd7badf49a9ef PDF Text Text Vol. XXIX No. 23 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO The Fate oMJJ. f 'he continued failure on the part of the Administration fq come up with a National maritime policy—in spife of almost three years of broken promises that such a program would be offered—has brought many Congressmen to the conclusion that the fate of the United States merchant marine rests in the hands of Congress. Members of both the House Merchant Marine and Fish' eries Committee and the Senate Merchant Marine and Fish' eries Subcommittee have long been disturbed by America's rapid decline on the oceans of the world. There are now indications that many members of Con­ gress have lost patience with White House delays and will move on their own before it is too late. Perhaps the new feeling on Capitol Hill about U.S. m^aritime is best illustrated by the recent statement of Senator E. L. Bartlett (D'Alaska) that "Wait we shall not. We probably will . . . have to move on our own." (See story on Page 2.) fleet Menaced by liquidation' If Slide Continues, Hall Warns Story Page 3 SlU Crew Fights Hurricane To Save 18 German Seamen Story Page 2 .V;55'; �Page Two SEAFARERS SlU-CrewedJasminaBuiksHurriiane To Rescue 18 German Seamen On a collision course with the eye of killer Tropical storm Chloe, and hmnpered by near-zero vis­ ibility, the crew of the SlU-contracted Jasmina last September 21 risked their lives in the rescue of 18 survivors from the sunken East German vessel M.S. Fiet Schulze. A continuing 24-hour search deck and had to be almost carried of the rough seas of Cape Finis- to be fatigue and exposure. to the warm rooms and clean beds. One of the Germans knew Eng­ terre, west of the Spanish main­ None were injured, however. land, resulted in the recovery by lish and acted as spokesman for the others. He said diere were at The survivors from the raft re­ the Jasmina of the bodies of three least two Itferafts in ttie area but ported that there was a second raft more of the German vessel's total that they may have drifted south with 10 men and the two women crew of 40 men and two women. in the wind. On this information, on it This was never found The women were among 24 miss­ the captain again changed course. even though a search pattern at ing and presumed drowned. The American tanker, sailing in reduced speed was worked out The dramatic rescue operation balast, was deep in the water and and the entire crew of the Jasmina began only hours after Captain difficult to handle in the heavy except those on watch in the en­ Robert MacAlvanah had changed weather. Her position had to be gine room—kept watch along with the Jasmina's course in an attempt determined strictly by dead reck­ some of the survivors throughout to get behind the hurricane and oning as the crew had had no the day and all during the stormy resume the "tanker's voyage from sights since 7 o'clock the previous night. Donges, France, to Trinidad. An At 6:45 on the morning of Sep­ S.O.S. was received from the Fiet night. tember 22, a life jacket with a A life raft was sighted at 11:47 Schulze at 9:20 a.m., but the mes­ man attached was spotted and an­ a.m. by the third mate and ordi­ sage ended abruptly before her ex­ other one seen a few minutes later. nary seamen Peter Sheridan and act position could be verified. David Nichols, and the entire The Jasmina, at the time in Re-altering course to the last given position of the sunken ship, crew responded immediately when a large oil slick, turned and came the Jasmina, owned by Delaware the captain sounded the general back to them. The sea was still very rough with high swells and Marine, Inc., reached the spot alarm. strong winds. For a whole hour MacAlvanah within 30 minutes while doubled AB Bobby Gillookouts kept sharp watch for life­ maneuvered the Jasmina, trying to leland, the second boats or survivors along the way. get her to the lee of the raft so the mate, the chief wind would blow it alongside. The At 10:49 Sea­ engineer and two farer Joe Pettus, men in the raft tried to paddle but of the German it was useless. After three round AB, spotted a mo­ survivors were tor lifeboat hold­ turns, during which the raft got lowered in the close several times but always ing six men off to No. 1 lifeboat and port. The survi­ drifted away again, the captain successfully re­ vors were hauled ordered the second mate to fire the Gilldand trieved the two aboard with some line-throwing gun. One wellbodies and difficulty but their placed shot put a line close enough brought them aboard. Visibility Pettus boat had to be to the raft so the 12 men aboard was barely 25 yards and the lifeabandoned to the could grab it and be pulled to (Continued on page 12) safety by the Jasmina's crew. storm-tossed seas. Two LIferafts Adrift Exhausted, barefooted and near­ ly naked, the six were taken to warm rooms and hot showers by Jasmina crewmembers who then gave them clothes and a hot meal. Checked for sickness or injuries, some were found to have rope burns or diesel oil in their eyes but their main trouble was found In Worse Condition The second group of German survivors were in much worse shape than the first. Due to size of the group, the raft was ex­ tremely crowded and they had been sitting or laying in about a foot of water with even less cloth­ ing than the others—and for a longer time. Some collapsed on Bartktt Says Congress Will Act Ott Stalleil Cov't Maritime Policy WASHINGTON—^The position that Congress will not wait in­ definitely for the long-promised submission of an Administration maritime program before moving on its own has been re-emphasized by Senator E. L. (Bob) Bartlett grams should be "in the broader (D-Alaska). context of comprehensive Federal The statement from the chair­ maritime policy reforms." man of the Senate subcommittee "The Bureau of the Budget ad­ on Merchant Marine and Fisheries vises," Sweeney added, "that from was made in reference to two bills the standpoint of the Administra­ currently before his group for tion's program there is no objec­ hearing, and comments by the tion to the submission of this re­ Department of Transportation on port for the consideration of the one of them—S. 2447—^which Committee." would amend the Merchant Ma­ Statement Is Puzzling rine Act of 1936 to increase Fed­ eral ship mortgage insurance Bartlett described the DOT available to certain ocean-going statement as "puzzling" since Con­ tugs and barges from 75 to 87V4 gress has been awaiting such a percent. The second bill S. 2211, comprehensive maritime program seeks a separate amendment to the and individual members have Act which would reduce from 25 stated that if the Administration to llVi percent the down pay­ does not come up with one. Con­ ment required on vessels operating gress will be obliged to do so. exclusively on inland lakes and "We think," Bartlett asserted, waterways. "there ought to be an overall .Comments addressed to Bartlett policy that would invigorate the on S. 2247 and signed by the as­ merchant marine and (would be) sistant secretary of transportation capable of doing it . . . Wait we for public affairs, John L. shall not. We probably w'ill, in the Sweeney, objected to the bill on absence of submission of a pro­ grounds that any changes in pres­ gram from the Administration, ent maritime promotional pro­ have to move on our own." Norember 10, 1967 LOG Auto Salesmen Granted Charter By SfUNA Report of International President . )• by Paul Hall Those who are critical of our continuing fight to upgrade the U.S. flag merchant fleet repeatedly claim that our use of statistics is faulty and charge that the American maritime industry is nothing more than a vested interest out for its own gain. They question our logic when we point up the historically proven need for seapower while others talk only a jet-power or missile power. We are called stubborn or impractical for urging a larger Amer­ ican-flag fleet, capable of handling the bulk of this country's overseas commerce, because Administration figure-jugglers say the government can economize by leasing existing foreign-flag vsesels and cutting down on the outlay of federal funds toward construction of new ships in this country. But these same critics would spare no expeitte for aircraft or the'race to flie moon. The most disturbing thing about most such accusations is fliat fliey are based on shortsighted thinking and inaccurate information on the growing demands of a competitive world. As far as airpower versus seapower is concerned, it is only since World War I that the airplane has been recognized as a valuable military tool. It revolutionized warfare in that conflict and became a key instrument of battle with the coming of World War II. But airpower, as vital as it may be, cannot alone win a war. We have only to look at the current war in Vietnam. This requires hun­ dreds of thousands of American service personnel, vast quantities of military materiel — including tanks, guns, munitions, construction materials, fuel, etc.—and a constant supply of drugs and food rations. No one can reasonably argue that even the most advanced fleet of modern jet airplanes could fly these millions of tons of cargo and armies of men halfway round the world to Southeast Asia on a con­ tinuous basis. Ocean-going merchant vessels, on the other hand, have the adapta­ bility and capacity to transport these supplies efficiently. More than two-thirds of U.S. fighting men and 98 percent of their supplies go to Vietnam by sea, not by air. The sealift is not only the most practical way to get this vital job done, it is essentially the only way. How­ ever, a sealift requires ships. Our American-flag merchant fleet con­ tinues to age and, if adequate replacements are not contracted to U.S. shipyards without further delay, our defense effort stands to suffer greatly. Maritime's critics also unrealistically attack our firm stand on the need for a larger U.S.-flag share in commercial shipping—even though it has been noted time and again that most of the world's international trade is carried on ocean vessels. They have only to look at recent government figures,to see-that with only 7.3 percent of all water-borne international commerce being carried in U.S. bottoms during 1966, this country's self-contained foreign trade dropped to its lowest point in 45 years. The fact that a federal Administration can be aware that the United States has slipped to such a weakened position on the seas, and remain apparently undisturbed, is cause for genuine alarm, especially when Communist Russia clearly realizes that a strong mari­ time power can be an economic manipulator of nations largely de­ pendent. on sea-trade, and has accordingly increased the Soviet-flag merchant fleet nearly tenfold in the last decade. During the same period the U.S.-flag fleet has shrunk by half. If the American mer­ chant marine is allowed to continue dwindling away, this country will be slowly cutting its own economic throat. Another factor our critics conveniently overlook, in their efforts to cut corners on shipping costs, is that the upgrading of the U.S.-flag fleet would contribute considerably to the domestic economy as well. The initiation of a realistic shipbuilding program in American yards provide thousands of badly needed jobs in many fields—not just in shipbuilding alone. The critics will no doubt continue to call maritime a vested interest but history has proven that a strong U.S. merchant marine is vital to the interests of all Americans. DETROIT—At special pres­ entation ceremonies recently held here, the Automotive Salesmen's Association of Detroit was granted a charter by the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, making it the International's 40th affiliate. At present, the new Detroit affiliate has approximately 1,200 members. Over the last few years, the Automotive Salesmen's Associa­ tion has won nearly 100 National Labor Relations Board elections. The group has just recently com­ pleted a 135-day strike against a leading Detroit autodealer. The successful conclusion of the strike brought about the association's 12th union shop agreement nego­ tiated since its formation. Known officially as the Auto­ motive Salesmen's AssociationSIUNA, the new affiliate's of­ ficers are Carl Van Zant, Presi­ dent; Gene Gough, Vice-Presi­ dent; Fred George, Secretary; and John George, Treasurer. Speaking on behalf of the af­ filiate's members, its President Carl Van Zant said: "We are pleased with our affiliation with the AFL-CIO trade labor move­ ment and our real organizing ef­ forts have only started, for it is our intention to stress the neces­ sity to all our members in all Shown left to right at special charter presentation ceremonies are: unions that they purchase their Carl Van Zant, President of the ASA-SIU; John Weaver, President automobiles from a card carrying of SlU Local 10 (Checker Cab Co.) and SI UNA Vice President Fred Farnen. The Detroit ASA is now the SlUNA's 40th affiliated union. ASA member. iji �November 10, 1967 SEAFARERS New Delta Ship Launched LOG Page Three U. S. Fleet in Danger of liquidation' If Doiline Continues, Hull Warns WASHINGTON—^Paul Hall, the president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department declared recently that the United States merchant marine is "running headlong toward liquidation" and cited government reports issued last month as "grim new evidence" of this fact. Hall, who is also president of ried on U.S. vessels actually de­ all phases of our maritime affairs," the SIU, pointed out in a pre­ creased by nearly two million tons. the MTD president's statement pared statement that "every re­ In other words, we are falling be­ concluded: liable indicator published by the hind not only in terms of percent­ "It is time that America woke government" indicates the con­ ages, but in terms of actual cargo." up to the gravity of this situation. tinued deterioration of the Ameri­ The MTD president was partic­ Unless we begin now to reverse can-flag merchant fleet. "This," ularly concerned with the growth this trend we may find ourselves he said, "is cause for serious of the "runaway" fleet. He point­ bankrupt, insofar as a merchant alarm." ed out that when American com­ fleet is concerned, and we will be The head of the six-million- panies build their ships abroad, at the mercy of the ships of other member MTD was referring spe­ register them under foreign flags, nations to supply our growing cifically to new reports by the For­ and employ foreign crews, "the needs on the oceans of the world." U.S. oil companies account for eign Trade Division of the Census U.S. loses jobs, purchasing power Bureau and the Maritime Admin­ and tax revenue, and the balance the great majority of Americanof payments is thrown further out owned foreign flag ships. The istration. of line." largest is Standard Oil of New According to the Census report, Jersey which, through 20 sub­ Future Outlook Dim the U.S. merchant marine's share sidiaries, controls 118 'runaway' Hall noted that as of the first of of this nation's waterborne for­ vessels totalling 4,300,000 tons. eign trade dropped to an all-time this year the "mnaway" fleet ag­ Ranked second, with 60 ships of low of 7.3 percent last year. This gregated 16 million deadweight 1.6 million tons, is Standard Oil was down from eight percent in tons while the U.S.-flag fleet to­ of California, and Socony Mobil 1965; 11.1 percent in 1960; 68.4 talled only 14.9 deadweight tons, Oil Company is third with 41 tank­ At October 3rd launching ceremonies, the modern Delta Argentina percent in 1945 and 48.7 percent and he predicted that the mid-year ers aggregating 1.5 million tons. was christened with the traditional bottle of champagne, and slid in 1921—the first year such sta­ report, due to be released by into the waters at Litton Industry's Ingall Shipyard in Pascagoula, Of the dry-cargo operators. Uni­ MARAD shortly, would show "a tistics were compiled. verse Tankships, Inc., was the Mississippi. It's the first of five identical new Delta Line Vessels. worsening of this situation." The MARAD report showed To back up his prediction. Hall biggest with 17 Japanese-built that the "runaway" fleet—ships pointed out that "at the start of ships of 823,000 tons—all regis­ owned by U.S. countries but reg­ tered under the Liberian flag. TTie istered under foreign flags—now this year, the American-owned same company also maintains 14 comprises more tonnage than the 'runaway' fleet had another 2.4 foreign-flag tankers totalling some fleet registered under the U.S. flag million tons of new vessels on one million tons. A subsidiary of and a supplementary survey found order or under construction, while the Utah Construction and Min­ the U.S.-flag fleet had only 603,that the runaway Liberian fleet, ing Company, San Juan Carriers, now listed as the largest in the 000 tons of new shipping being was second with eight vessels of Due almost entirely to "nmaway-flag" ships owned by Ameri­ world by Lloyd's Register of Ship­ built or awaiting constmction." can companies, almost two million tons was added to the Liberian ping, is 40 percent larger than the As things stand right now, he add­ 437,200. As of January 1, 1967, a total of merchant fleet last year to give that country the lead over the United entire American-flag merchant ed, "the 'runaway' fleet will soon 448 American-owned ships—com­ be one-third larger than our own States as the world leader in ^ marine—including both our active prising some 16 million tons— merchant marine." the slim lead presently held by vessels and those in mothballs. shipping tonnage. Calling "this continued decline" were registered under 17 foreign the United States is rapidly being Figures just released by closed up by the Soviets. Grave Situation of our merchant fleet "directly at­ flags. Of these, 163 were regis­ Lloyd's Register of Shipping show "As serious as these figures are," tributable to the fact that we have tered with Liberia, 89 with Britain During 1966, the United States that Liberia has increased her decreased its total tonnage by Hall declared, "they still do not no national program to revitalize and 88 with Panama. total merchant tonnage to 22,598,- 464,000 tons, while Russia's in­ tell the whole story of the gravity 000 tons, while the United States creased by 1,125,000 tons. of the situation." has dropped to third place after The United States still main­ The Census Bureau report on a loss of over 464,000 tons since tains the unenviable position of this nation's lagging carriage of its October of last year. The United being the leading maritime nation import-export cargo, he said, States now has a total of 20,- in shipping tonnage scrapped. A "shows that the amount of water333,000 tons in merchant ship­ total of 121 vessels—of 806,517 borne trade in 1966 was 25 mil­ ping. tons—were scrapped by the lion tons larger than in the pre­ WASHINGTON—While the United States continues to be the The United States has now United States during 1966. vious year—but the amount car- world's largest importer and exporter of bulk commodities, this . slipped below Great Britain, which nation's bulk carrier fleet of 59 ships now accounts for most of the remains -in second place with a vessels in world trade which are total of 21,716,000 tons, an inincreased size and speed of new 20 or more years old. i crease of 174,000 tons over her bulk carriers — rather than the Although only 16 percent of 1965 total. actual number of vessels—is the the vessels in world trade fall into Actually, Liberia has been in most important area of world this age range, the U. S. bulk fleet the forefront for some time as growth. accounts for the greatest amount the holder of the world's largest As a result of the trend toward of ships in the twenty-year-oractive merchant fleet. The word larger ships, the average size of it''' active is important, since although older category. a bulk carrier at the end of last WASHINGTON—^While commercial cargo carried in United By contrast, the average age of year was 18,100 tons and the the United States has a total of States oceanbome foreign trade reached 404 million tons in 1966 the rest of the world's bulk carri­ speed was 13.3 knots. In 1957, 20,333,000 tons, nearly 7,250,000 and was valued at over $36 billion, only 7.3 percent of this was ers at the end of 1966 was 9.7 the averages were 7,300 tons and tons of this total is in the reserve carried in U.S.-flag ships, according to a recent report issued by years, according to a report re­ 10.3 knots. fleet. the Maritime Administration. leased last week by the Maritime The new Liberian tonnage is Of 185 new bulk ships de­ Administration. The report also livered last year, the largest was The MA report, which is titled, "A Review of United States for the most part comprised of pointed to a 20.4-percent increase the 144,000-deadweight-ton CedOceanbome Foreign Trade, 1966," points out that since 1950, ships registered in Liberia by U.S. in the size of the world bulk fleet ros which is used to transport innon-liner traffic has increased nearly seven times, from 31 million owners who seek to take advan­ during the 1965-66 period. dustralized salt from Mexico to an to 206 million tons and tanker traffic has increased fron^ 51 million tage of the lucrative tax set up The United States fleet, which island off Japan where smaller to 147 million tons. U.S.-flag ships, however, carried only five offered by Liberia to runaway ship ranked 10th in number of bulk vessels reload and distribute the percent of this non-liner and tanker traffic, which accounts for operators. carriers, had only one ship—built cargo to Japanese salt factories. 87 percent of our total oceanbome foreign trade tonnage. The report points out that the in 1948—which was less than 22 Even bigger ships, such as the bulk of the Liberian tonnage is The report emphasized that, "it is the fantastic growth of the years old, the MARAD report giant 205,000-ton Japanese Idepost-war built—most having been showed. American-flag tonnage mitsu Maru, and others not cov­ non-liner and tanker trades, which has occurred without a cor­ built within the last ten years, was listed in eighth place and ered in the report, have been de­ responding growth in U.S. trade carriage in these trades, which which ranks it with Japan, Nor­ totalled only 1,063,600 dead­ livered this year. has resulted in the low participation figure." way, and Russia as far as a mod­ weight tonsIncluded among other carriers em fleet is concerned. Only commercial and government-sponsored cargo moving in The runaway-flag haven of Li­ delivered last year were 54 of the U.S. oceanbome foreign trade is covered in the report. No In sharp contrast, more than beria topped the list in number of 40,000 tons or more, and- 24 in military cargo or domestic trade is included. 80 percent of the United States' bulk carriers with 330, the United excess of 60,000 deadweight tons. total tonnage goes back to World Kingdom was second with 297 The largest share of the overall The United States fleet did not fare any better in passenger War II and beyond. and Norway third with 256. Japan total of 6.6 million tons added to trade the report indicated. Of the one-and-a-half million passen­ Russia followed with 234 and the world fleet in 1966 went to and Although the United States gers who traveled to and from the U.S. by sea in 1966, only 16 119 respectively. ranks third in total registered ton­ Japan at 1.7 million tons and Li­ percent traveled in U.S.-flag ships. nage, her active fleet falls in fifth Viewed over the last decade, beria which took delivery of 1.6 place just ahead of Russia's. But however, the report shows that million tons. i Runaway-Flag Nation Liberia Takes lead in Ship Tonnage U.S. Bulk Fleet Takes Lead In Ships 20 Years or Older US Hag Share of Tnde Cargoes Ody 7.3%, MA Report Reveds �Pl*Ce Four November 10, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG ,i 'f t Runaway Operators 'Scuttling' Fleet Congressman Warns at MTD Meeting V The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Guff Area WASHINGTON—American business interests which register their ships under foreign flags, in­ There were a number of developments here within the last few stead of the U.S.-flag, were accused today of "one of the biggest sell-outs that America has en­ weeks. A shipping official warned that New Orleans might slip as countered on the high seas. a major port unless future cargo is prepared for; an unusual court The charge was made by 3^ decision awarded a crewmember aboard a fishing vessel high com­ Representative William D. Ford described the oil and gas lobby as puted 3()-ship plan said to be pensation for extensive injuries received on an unfit vessel; and the under consideration by the White (D-Mich.), who said that the "no minor league operation." SIU was host at a banquet honor­ House. As an alternative to tough legis­ , "runaway" fleet "is siphoning off ing the Loyola Institute of Human of labor-management and race re­ "Today," he said, "we have Relations. lations. The honored guest was billions of dollars each year from lation prohibiting "runaway-flag" about 900 ships in our privately operations. Ford proposed "using the American economy," adding New Orleans could lose its rat­ Judge Fred Cassibry, long a friend that the American owners of for­ honey" to lure the ships back to owned fleet, and these 900 ships ing as the number two port in the of Labor. He was introduced by eign-flag vessels are "scuttling" the American flag. Specifically, carry about seven percent of our nation unless shippers and the the vice-president of the Louisiana cargo. By 1985, according to the port itself prepare for the future AFL-CIO, Vic Bussie. The ban­ the merchant marine and the na­ he called for: tional economy. • Construction subsidy funds government's own estimates, our flow of containerized cargo, a quet was a great success, with a Si>eaking at a meeting spon­ "for the entire American-flag waterborne export-import cargo is shipping company official said here capacity crowd of 4(X) people. sored by the six-million member fleet, instead of just for the going to double. recently. An executive assistant New Orieans "That means that if we still for economic research of Delta AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ favored few in the berth liner When she comes out of dryhope to carry just the same per­ Steamship Lines, Inc., warned partment, Ford told an audience trade." dock, the Del Mar will have a cent of the cargo we're carrying of government, industry and labor that failure to adapt the Fort of • Operating subsidy funds for now, we're going to need a fleet bevy of admirers waiting for officials that "the balance of pay­ New Orleans to fit the needs of ments suffers to the tune of a the entire fleet, so that the "run­ with a capacity twice that of our bulk container shipping could billets aboard her. Among them billion dollars a year" because of aways" might be induced to regis­ present fleet. mean that Houston would take will be Bill Marlon. Marion has ter their ships in this country "and sailed the Del Mar off and on the foreign-flag operations of U.S. over as the top Gulf port. hire American seamen at living Grover called for a program concerns. "At present," he explained, for the past 15 years in the stew­ wages, instead of foreign seamen that would hew to the "guidelines" "If these 'runaway' ships were "New Orleans wharves are not ard department. Seafarer William at coolie wages." the 1936 Merchant Marine of brought back under the American equipped to handle the flow of • Tax reserve privileges for Act. That legislation called for an containerized freight. . . . con­ flag," the Democratic Congress­ man said, "just about half of our the entire fleet, instead of just for American-built, American-owned tainerized service out of and into American-manned fleet capable of annual balance-of-payments deficit the liner operators. New Orleans is only incidental. carrying a "substantial portion of would disappear." • Requiring 30 percent of all the nation's peacetime cargo, and If New Orleans shippers do not "No maritime program is going oil imports to be carried in U.S.begin containerized operations in to succeed in this country," Ford flag ships, to "provide the same one that could serve as the coun­ the near future ... the reach of said, "unless it contains some pro­ protection for the tankers that we try's fourth arm of defense. the eastern ports will get larger visions to stop the 'runaway' ship provide for the oil industry—the and larger, cutting into our terri­ operations and bring them back protection they now enjoy against tory." under the American flag again." cut-throat foreign competition." TTie specialist warned of the Lambert Hanks dangers that are already making Powerful Oil Lobby Ford said enactment of the oil themselves felt. He told of one Randall recently signed off the The Congressman conceded it import provision, to match the instance in which "one East Coast Topa Topa upon her return from would be difficult to get through oil import quota which now safe­ shipper has taken a half-million Vietnam. Randall was ready for NEW YORK—In accordance legislation "outlawing" the "run­ guards domestic producers, would tons of freight away from the Gulf another go-round, but was forced away" flags, since most of their mean that "these oil companies with an injunction issued in New with containerization. This ashore because of illness. Just re­ area operations "are being carried out would break their leg, running York Supreme Court last week, is a half-million tons of freight leased from the hospital, Randall by the nation's billion-dollar oil back to the protection of the the Shoreside Supervisors Union that should have come to New is now fit and ready to go. He is interests—the ones that already American flag." withdrew its picket lines from the Orleans." are being handsomely protected scanning the board for a chief Congressman James R. Grover, Brooklyn piers after a 16-day A $133,457 judgment against cook's slot, preferably on a coast­ by such devices as the 27 Vi per­ Jr. (R.-N.Y.), who spoke at an­ cent depletion allowance." Ford other MTD meeting, dismissed a strike to gain recognition by 10 a canning company at Fointe a la wise tanker. stevedore companies. The injunc­ Hache was awarded in a United reported Administration plan to Bosun Reidns Lambert is look­ States District Court to an em­ build 30 new commercial ships tion, by Justice Anthony J. DiGio- ployee injured in an explosion and ing to South America after com­ a year as "too little, too late" de­ vanna, is being appealed by the flash fire on an oyster vessel in pleting a long trip to India. Lam­ claring that such a program would union, an affiliate of District 2 of bert was bosun on the Producer^ May, 1965. be little more than "putting a the Marine Engineers Beneficial Now he's on the beach hoping District Judge Fred J. Cassibry Association. Band-Aid on a mortal wound." to catch a run to South America assigned the amount in favor of The strike began on October the defendant, deckhand on the before winter sets in. After 11 Grover predicted that Congress was not in a mood to wait any 19 after negotiations came to a Marguerite A, who was severely months on the Rebecca, Seafarer longer for an Administration pro­ standstill. burned and had to undergo exten­ Michael Pardur is on the beach WASHINGTON—Representa­ gram to cure the ills of the ailing planning his next trip. Fardur. A request by the Shoreside Su­ sive treatment. Cassibry ruled spent most of his eleven months tive Thomas Felly (R.-Wash.) has merchant marine, and forecast charged that the Administration's that a "sweeping merchant marine pervisors for an extension of an that the company owner was liable in the Fersian Gulf. His hopes "great, new merchant marine pror program" would shortly originate original 48-hour stay of DiGio- for the circumstances that led to are for a bedroom steward's slot the injury on the second-hand gram" is in reality " a giant fire­ on Capitol Hill. vanna's ruling was denied by Jus­ vessel, which had allegedly been on a super tanker. cracker that fizzled". Speaking be­ tice George J. Beldock of the equipped with an unsatisfactory Houston The Congressman told govern­ fore the House of Representatives, Court's Appellate Division, but fuel system. ment, industry and union officials Bill Joyner arrived in town after he said that "Reports now are that he set a hearing before the full A testimonial banquet was held who attended the meeting, that a long voyage on the Eagle Trav­ the President has no such pro­ court November 8 to allow the at the SIU Hall of the Loyola In­ eler. He told us he wants to get the needs of our waterborne ex­ gram, so let's not be deluded into sidetracking legislation ... to port-import commerce demand a Union further argument of its stitute of Human Relations which reacquainted with his wife and provide an independent Maritime program far in excess of the re­ case in opposition to the decision. is devoted to working in the areas children before sailing again. Administration". Hermann Fruge, who sails as (Felly co-sponsored a bill for an Bosun or deck maintenance, came Turkish Unionists Study U.S. Labor Movement independent MARAD, to be in to say hello and register. known as the Federal Maritime Shipping is slow now but the Administration. The bill was outlook for the future is good. passed October 17 in the House Sea-Land is getting ready to crew by a vote of 324 to 44. See story up another trailership, the Hous­ on page 3.) ton. This is a converted tanker. Expressing dismay at the ap­ A second ship, as yet unnamed, parent lack of action by the White will be put in service before the House, the Congressman called end of the year. for "a little more light and a little Mobfle less noise, so that we can finally Rob^ Schwartz just registered start to develop the type of Amer­ for a deck, department job. He ican merchant marine which, in last shipped as bosun on the Penn the national interest, our country Transp^er. After a fast trip to needs so badly". India around the horn, J. R. He contrasted the "d^lorable" Thompson is ready for a new AB present condition of the U.S. or deck maintenance job. He also merchant fleet to active develop­ sailed on the Penn Transporter. ment of the maritime fleets of Ja­ Sago Hanks was chief electri­ pan and the U.S.S.R., ^ reflected cian on the Free America for sev­ in those countries' respective flveand seven-year plans. America, SIU International representative Charles Taibi, center, explains organizational structure of the SIU to a eral trips to Vietnam. Sago has he said, has no comparable mari­ delegation of Turkish union officials who visited Brooklyn Headquarters recently. The delegation, affiliated a son stationed in the war zone with the Turkish Confederation of Trade Unions, was in U. S. to study functions of American unions. and he was able to visit him. time policy. Coiwt Ittjumtioa HaltsDeskStrike Govt Maritime Program 'Rales' Peliey Charges A �November 10, 1967 SEAFARERS Attends All-Japan Seamen's Conference Speaking before the recent All-Japan Seamen's Union (AJSU) Con­ vention in Kobe. Japan, was SIU Yokahama rep. Frank Boyne, who talked ibout issues of mutual concern to the two seafaring unions. The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atiantic Coast Area I if' House Minority Leader Gerald Ford made a very interesting statement recently. As reported in the last issue of the Seafarers LOG, he referred to the decline of maritime as an important '68 election issue. It finally looks like the inaritime industry is getting the attention that it deserves. There is plenty of ferment in both houses of Con­ ment, his last job was as BR on gress on the need to upgrade our the Penn Challenger. fleet and it's about time that the Bill Dowdy, well rested from public was informed about the his last BR's job on the Norberto dangerous condition of our fleet Capay, is looking for a ship as and the harm that can be inflicted good as she was. on our economic and military po­ Boston sitions as a result Walter Le Clair told us he's I can think of no other indus­ try in this country that is so essen­ sorry the Connecticut is laid up. tial to the national well being and Walter, who sailed on the ship as yet is treated with such flagrant AB, said it was a real "floating disregard by our policy makers. hotel." It's time maritime did become an election issue and I hope that the public will get a good education from aspiring candidates on the conditions of our merchant fleet. Baltimore After a 23-year career with the SIU, Wallace Hyde has put in his pension. His last ship was the Seafrain Maine. Jimmy Sheets just came back from a vacation and plans to ship on a Calmar C-4. James last sailed on the Steel Architect Herbert Munlce visits the hall regularly since his retirement. His last ship was the Marore. After a messman's job on the Seatraln Texas Francis Laughlln is looking forward to a Calmar intercoastal run. l.'j it V r. Nmfolk BUI Culpepper had a good va­ cation and is ready for a run to Northern Europe. His last ship was the Commander. Melvin Jones would like to catch the Western Comet now that he's ready to ship again. He had a good vacation with his family. A member of the steward depart- LeClalr Hitchcock John Anderson, a 26-year SIU man, is waiting for a cook or baker's job. John sailed as stew­ ard on the Chatham. Marty Hitchcock, another old pro last shipped as Bosun on the Eagle Voyager. He spent some time with his family and is now ready for another slot. Puerto Rico Jaime Pantojas flew down from New York to join the Sea-land Fafa-Iand as Crane Maintenance, Electrician. The ship will go to the West Coast, then Vietnam. Enrique Vargas took an AB job on.the same ship, while the deck gang added Caii Johnsmi, a most capable bosun. LOG Page Five SmRepresentatives Testify on Need For Equality in Federal Bargaining WASHINGTON—Representatives of the Seafarers International Union have recommended changes in the government's labor relations policy to assure federal employees the same treatment accorded workers in private industry. The Union's recommendations were made by SIUNA ice, for which basic compensation pensation or seek employment Vice-president Frank Drozak is set by Congress, but instead are elsewhere until decision has been and Joseph Leal, secretary of the in a kind of prevailing-wage sys­ rendered. This is in sharp con­ SlUNA-affiliated Military Sea tem," Drozak declared, and dif­ trast to the situation in the private Transport Union, at a hearing be­ ficulties arise in "translating mari­ sector in which discharge cases fore a cabinet-level task force as­ time private-sector increases into have top priority." "Same Rights" For AB signed by the President to seek increases for federal maritime em­ improvements in the government's ployees. Further, some important "As we see it," the SIU spokes­ management-labor relations pol­ benefits that are considered part man concluded, "the basic ob­ icy as set forth in a 1962 Execu­ of the basic compensation package jective of the Federal employeein the private sector are excluded, tive order. management relations program Both men agreed with a pro­ with a federal benefit program be­ should be—allowing only fOT real posal offered at the hearing by ing substituted therefor, with the differences between the legal-ad­ AFL-CIO President George result that members covered for ministrative (methods) in which Meany that a tripartite disputes group health and hospitalization private industry and the federal board—consisting of two mem­ insurance must contribute approxi­ services c^erate—^to provide for mately $30 to $40 a month—a bers each from labor and manage­ contributory requirement unheard the foundation for a system of ment plus an impartial chairman, of in the private sector." free, effective collective bargain­ all presidentially appointed—be ing and labor-management co­ Also, Drozak said, "applications operation that is the same through­ set up to resolve deadlocks stem­ ming from Federal service and of the seniority principle to pro­ out our entire society, affording bring about "collective bargain­ motion policy should be negoti­ the same rights to" all workers able; otherwise our MSTS experi­ similarly situated. ing" in this crucial area. ence of men with long service be­ Drozak, the SlU's West Coast Since mandatory union mem­ ing passed over for promotion will bership "apparently raises many representative, was one of numer­ ous spokesmen for AFL-CIO affil­ become an increasingly bitter serious legal problems in the con­ iates who testified on their own source of employee dissatisfac­ text of the federal services," the availability, of an "agency shop, experiences with the federal labor- tion." "Belatedly," he cqntinued, under which employees either management relations program after the Federation president had "present restrictions on bargain- would pay membership dues or a ability of issues make it unlikely servicing fee equivalent to the completed his remarks. Explaining that the SlU's inter­ that organized federal maritime membership dues to the union est in the "reform" of the program employees can make any progress possessing representation rights," is its desire to effectively repre­ toward the kind of training pro­ should be instituted. At the conclusion of Drozak's sent the several thousand Federal grams for unlicensed ratings that has been registered by privatetestimony, both he and Leal an­ maritime employees in the Union's sector maritime employees," even swered questions put by the hear­ ranks, Drozak agreed with the though such progress is necessary ing panel. need for an independent panel to In answer to one query. Leal weigh disputes within Federal for promotion. Another area of difficulty invol­ further described inequities of agencies. ving federal employees is in disci­ grievance procedures under exist­ Fully Backs Meany plinary actions, Drozak added, ing regulations followed by the "We completely support the stating that the typical time-table Military Sea Transport Service for AFL-CIO proposal for creation of on long term suspensions and re­ Seafarer employees. He pointed a Federal service labor-manage­ moval cases is unfair and costly to out that at present seamen often ment relations board to administer the affected employee. "He is suffer a considerable period of and interpret the executive order," forced to wait as much as four employment and wage loss while Drozak said. "Surely the desire- months on leave without pay, im- disputes are being processed with ability and feasability of develop­ able to draw unemployment con- no recourse in the meantime. ing an instrumentality that elimi­ nates any suspicion that one of the parties at interest in the dispute is both a contestant and the referee should be immediately apparent. And the Federal service is a suffi­ ciently large entity that this ob­ jective can be achieved readily." He pointed out that federal em­ ployees represented by the SIU include-unlicensed seamen in the Military Sea Transport Service, Pacific Command; the Bureau of Indian Affairs; fleet workers in the Maritime Administration and the entire crews—masters ex­ Miller , Sawyer Amos Langston cluded—of ships operated by the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries Four more Seafarers have passed U.S. Coast Guard examina­ in the Honolulu area. tions and have been issued their engineer's licenses after attending Drozak said that the SIU is the training school jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 intensifying its organizational ef­ of the Marine Engineers Bene- ^ ll forts among federal employees— ficial Association. A total of 186 S. C. He sailed as FOWT and of whom there are many in mari­ Seafarers have now received en­ joined the union in Baltimore in time and allied jurisdictions of the gineer's licenses as a result of the 1958. He is 41 years old. SIU—because he considers it im­ Richard Sawyer is 32 years old joint program. perative that the benefits of trade Three of the men are third and lives in Rowland, N. C. A union organization be extended assistants and one is a new second native of South Carolina, Sawyer to these workers. joined the union in 1963 in the assistant engineer. port of New York. A new third The SIU vice-president noted Leonard Amos is a new third several inequities ^tween benefits assistant, formerly sailing as a assistant, he formerly sailed as a afforded workers in federal agen­ FOWT and engine utility. A na­ FOWT. cies and those enjoyed by workers tive of Yugoslavia, he now lives Robert Miller previously in the "private sector" of Ameri­ in New York City. The 42-year- shipped as FOWT and is a new can industry. Primary among old Seafarer joined the SIU in third assistant engineer. Bom in these was position of the maritime 1965 in the port of Norfolk. Michigan, he lives in Jackson, workers in federal agencies. A new second assistant, Joshua Mich. Miller is 37 years old and "Very few if any maritime em­ Langston was bom in South Caro­ joined the union in the port of ployees are in the classified serv­ lina and resides in Timmonsville, New York in 1961. Four More Seafarers Upgrade To Eugiueer; Total New 186 �Page Six SEAFARERS November 10, 1967 LOG DISPATCHERS REPORT From Oct. 20 to Nov. 2, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups The Great Lakes by Fred Fartwn.SeeretaryTreasurwvOrMf Lakn After several months of delay, the Pickands-Mather represen­ tation election was finally held. The SIU Great Lakes District received 62 votes, while the United Steel Workers Local 5000 poled the same number. The company had 100 votes. The com­ bined union vote outnumbers the company vote and indicate? that better than 50 percent of the ^ Pickands-Mather seamen want old friends. Louis NowaczewsW and Alvin Elowdcy also paid us a union representation. The SIU was successful in elim­ visit recently. inating the "college vote," which Shipping has slowed down some. was responsible for the company The J. B. Ford is due in for a load receiving less than 50 percent of of cement and will then head for the total vote. We will continue Buffalo where she will layup. to make every effort to organize Buffalo this company. The waterfront here took a Frankfort heavy lashing from gale force George Charters, pensioner, winds recently, with severe damage and Emvel Zeller, second cook on inflicted on small craft in the the City of Green Bay, have also harbor. Employees of the Great been confined to USPHS Hos­ Lakes Dredge and Dock Company pital. We have very few AB and were stranded and could not be OS jobs waiting on the Ann Arbor brought back until the next morn­ Carferries. ing. Shipping has picked up and Joe CabiO, who just took an many grain vessels have increased AB's job on the John P. Reiss the demand for men. traveled all the way to Escanaba Duluth to catch his first ship as a rated man. Joe took advantage of the Ore shipments from this port SIU upgrading facilities offered are down ten per cent for the here. month of September, as compared We regret the passing of John to last year. "Alameda Red" Wulz^ who Glen Stevens, Robert Zolnierz, passed away in California after a and Claire Otis are back in town long illness. Red was a veteran of after a trip on the Trans-Superior Great Lakes and West Coast ship­ for Hudson Waterways. ping and will be missed by his Ed Joe Bailey has received his many friends. AB's ticket and is currently on the Alpena A. E. Cornelius. Reginald Amell, Edward Ryan, now on pension, fireman, has taken a job on the came by to say hello and chat with Harry Steinhrenner. SIU Fights Merger Proposal By West Coast Companies WASHINGTON—^The SIU has filed a petition with the Federal Maritime Commission to intervene in the proposed merger of three Steamship lines contracted to the Union's Pacific District. The petition is now being considered has jurisdiction over agreements by the PMC. by competing carriers to merge In a telegram sent to each under Section 15 of the Ship­ member of the Commission, SIU ping Act of 1916. Commissioners President Paul Hall charged that James V. Day and James F. Fanthe merger "is intended to, and seen took the minority position could accomplish, an unconscion­ that it did not. Although he agreed able monopoly of the West Coast with the two majority members Maritime industry leaving at the on the "jurisdictional" issue, the mercy of the monolithic merger vice-chairman, George H. Heam, shippers, maritime labor, and the asked that the agreement be re­ public generally, and would un­ manded for the taking of further doubtedly result in the loss of evidence because he found it to hundreds of maritime jobs." be "deficient as a matter of law." Hall said the Union was happy Hearn called it "nothing more and encouraged to learn that a than an agreement to agree—in­ majority of the PMC has voted sufficient as to scope and inade­ to remand the case to a Hearing quate as to detail," and suggested Examiner to take additional evi­ that the jurisdictional issue had dence, including the effect of the become the main focus of the case merger on maritime labor. with too little attention having The lines involved are Amer­ been given to the sufficiency of ican President Lines, Ltd., the the agreement and its merits. HarAmerican Mail Line, Ltd., and lee and Barrett then joined in the Pacific Far East Line, Inc. Heam's remand recommendation. The three shipping companies The SIU president's telegram had formally protested the FMC's also deplored "the attempt of delay in making a final decision three giant West Coast shipping and asked for its reconsideration. companies to consolidate or merge their company entities without They objected to producing more consultation with the labor unions extensive information — arguing representing their employees or that it was either irrelevant or beyond their reach—and requested the public generally." that a decision be made on the Details "fnadequate" basis on the required merger In a 3-to-2 vote last month. proxy statement and the subsidy Commission Chairman John Har- contract which will eventually lee and Commissioner Ashton C. have to be worked out for the Barrett declared that the PMC merger companies. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Class 2 57 8 23 6 5 1 24 74 49 17 44 51 360 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 18 3 217 103 26 5 92 56 17 20 13 4 12 7 67 25 156 79 116 111 38 2 57 23 57 8 886 446 Class A Class B Class C 2 0 4 22 15 6 18 16 19 27 18 6 2 3 5 7 3 2 2 4 0 21 13 1 40 9 2 31 26 2 10 11 9 43 17 20 60 35 47 285 160 123 4 34 2 15 9 7 2 31 36 34 8 40 39 261 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Grouj] All Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals •Water*- REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A diassB Class C 0 1 5 20 23 5 6 11 5 18 24 3 4 4 4 6 1 2 6 4 1 13 17 1 29 9 26 23 29 11 10 10 19 17 43 23 34 23 41 130 227 174 Class A Class B 1 0 40 51 9 6 24 22 2 8 4 1 2 4 20 15 36 41 39 30 12 8 48 16 34 33 276 230 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups A Class B ClassC Class Class A Class B Port 0 0 1 Boston 0 1 New York 13 7 5 38 15 3 Philadelphia 4 19 5 7 4 7 Baltimore 15 20 8 Norfolk 2 2 7 2 5 11 Jacksonville 6 8 7 4 4 2 1 Tampa 2 5 0 8 Mobile 13 29 15 15 New Orleans 27 3 40 67 16 Houston 18 12 22 14 10 16 Wilmington 5 14 10 17 San Francisco .. 32 58 16 32 30 26 47 Seattle 27 35 170 186 118 Totals 261 173 Class A Class B 6 1 121 100 13 7 54 41 9 14 8 6 4 2 7 4 97 77 94 75 22 2 66 22 14 7 515 345 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 11 147 33 9 12 84 33 14 12 3 1 8 4 37 12 90 147 77 59 14 4 37 22 27 12 618 294 . I DO L LA R ' S WORT H Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying - By Sidney Margolius Veteran Benefits Expanded A number of veterans' benefits recently have been expanded, and provide new or improved opportunities for both young and older veterans to use these aids. Veterans' Educationsd Benefits: The Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966 provides educational payments for veterans who have served in the Armed Forces since January 31, 1955 (or who will serve). Veterans with more than 180 days of active duty are eligible for college, business-school, vocational or other education, including correspondence courses, in proportion to the length of their active service. As the result of recent increases, veterans tak­ ing full-time courses will receive $130 a month with no dependents, $155 if married, and up to $175 with two dependents. Proportionate benefits are paid for parttime courses. • The veteran's own income is not a factor; simply the length of service. Counseling service for veterans interested in this valuable opportunity is available from local Veterans Administration offices. However, even the increased allowances do not meet all school expenses in this period of rapidly rising educational costs. It alsa is advisable to have some cash on hand when you start because of the time it takes for allowances to be approved and arrive, readers already in this program report. The new law also provides allowances for onthe-job training to veterans enrolling in a fed­ eral or state-approved apprenticeship or train­ ing program. Job Counseling: New veterans, as they are separated from service, will get special counsel­ ing in job finding and training. Under a federalstate program, state employment offices now have special veterans' representatives to provide these services. Veterans with a service-connected disability are eligible for vocational rehabilitation if needed to overcome the employment handicap of the disability. Eligible disabled veterans first are counseled, then an employment program is worked out, and up to four years of training (in some cases even more), may be provided. Home Loan Benefits: One of the most in­ teresting developments is the extension of the eligibility period for GI home loans for World War II Vets. The program expired for these older ex-servicemen this past July 25. Now it has been renewed to July 25, 1970. Hoim, Business, Farm Loans: In general, veterans who served on active duty for at least 181 days, but not including "six-month en­ listees," are eligible for loans to buy houses or farms, or for alterations and improvements, or for business purposes. You do have to make your own arrangements with a bank, savings association or other private lender. Dental Treatment: This valuable benefit has helped many veterans, but many others have not used it. The VA will provide or pay for dental treatment for service-connected dental conditions, even if not compensable. War Orphans: The age of eligibility for edu­ cational benefits for children of deceased or totally-disabled war veterans, has been in­ creased to 26. This is a benefit that often is overlooked by some of the families that need it most. State Benefits: The new veteran also should keep in mind that most states also ihave their own benefits for war veterans and their families, including partial property-tax exemptions in many states. You can get information on your state's provisions from the Veterans Commis­ sion at your state capital. r I �November 10, 1967 SEAFARERS i! Senate Committee OKs Hike In Social Security Payments Page Seven LOG "They Sure Hospitable!" WASHINGTON—The Senate Finance Committee voted to raise the House-passed social security bill to the 15 percent across-the-board increase sought by the Administration, with an additional boost for persons receiving the lowest payments, It also acted on the controversial public welfare provisions of the House bill, which AFL-CIO President George Meany has termed "harsh and punitive." Meany expressed labor's "dismay" at reports that the Senate com­ mittee is considering a plan to subsidize private employers who hire "untrainable" mothers of young children who receive benefits under the Aid to Families with Def>endent Children program. "We vigorously oppose this concept," Meany wrote Committee Chairman Russell B. Long (D-La.). "To us the sensible and humane approach is not to force mothers into make-work jobs but to permit them to stay at home and care for their children." The subsidy plan, Meany noted, would force mothers who are not able to take job training "into some type of employment, no matter how meaningless," or face "loss of their meager assistance payments." One result, he stressed, "could be to displace regular employees and depress wages." Long told newsmen that his committee has approved these major changes in the House-passed bill: • A benefit increase of 15 percent for the nearly 23 million per­ sons on the social security rolls, as compared with 12.5 percent in the House bill. • An increase in the present minimum benefit of $44 for an indi­ vidual and $66 for an elderly couple to $70 for an individual and $105 for a couple. The House bill would have set the minimum at only $50 for a single person, $75 for a couple. Veto Medicare Extension The higher amounts approved by the Senate committee were those originally sought by President Johnson. The committee, however, voted down by a 9-8 margin the Administration's proposal to extend medicare coverage to the 1.5 million disabled workers under 65. While the House was obliged to consider the social security bill drafted by its Ways & Means Committee under a no-amendment rule, the Senate committee bill will be wide open to amendments when it reaches the floor. The Senate committee also voted to' permit men to start drawing old age retirement benefits at age 60, at reduced rates, as women may now do. The present minimum age for men is 62. It also raised the special benefits for persons 72 or older who cannot qualify for regular social security payments. The new pay­ ment would be $50 a month as compared with $35 under present law and $40 under the House bill. The committee was working on details of financing the benefits, including a higher taxable wage base, which would also raise the ceiling on future benefits. The committee also voted full widow's benefits for disabled widows, regardless of age. The full benefit is 82.5 percent of what the husband would have been entitled to draw. The House bill called for benefits at 50 percent starting at age 50. J Larry D. Sullivan, holder of a safety award from the Brother­ hood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, has been named by the Carnegie Hero Foundation Commission as the winner of a bronze medal for heroism. Sul­ livan, a diesel helper for the New York Central Railroad, won the additional award for his rescue of a two-year-old child who strayed ,on the track in front of Sullivan's train. <I> II- f' * 11 I. .i) tj The Newspaper Guild of New York has reached agreement on a three-year contract with the New York Times boosting wages and fringe benefits, following the pat­ tern of similar contracts signed by six other local newspaper unions. The pattern has been 8 percent in­ creases retroactive to March 31. The Potters Union Executive Board has selected Robert W. Lord as the union's seventh international vice president. Lord, who is from Evansville, Ind. will fill the post left vacant by thie death of Leon­ ard Greco of Beaver Falls, Pa. William W. Murrey, 80, a labor leader for more than sixty years is dead. Murrey headed the Fargo-Moorhead Trades and La­ bor Assembly before 1935. After that was president of the North Dakota Federation of Labor and continued to serve after the mer­ ger of the state bodies. He had worked as a plumber, railroad machinist and construction worker and supervised WPA projects dur­ ing the depression. A member of the State, County & Municipal Employes has been elected as the first American to serve in a -top administrative post with Public Services International. Alfred Weil, director of the white collar division of AFSCME District Council 37 in New York City, was chosen assistant general secretary of PSI at its 18th Con­ gress in Paris. ^ The St. Louis AFL-CIO and its Ladies Auxiliaries have re­ ceived awards from "Operation Buddy," a non-profit organization formed in Missouri to send gift packages to servicemen in Viet­ nam. The organization presented both with "Patriot in Action" plaques for their efforts in securing finan­ cial contributions and gifts for the project. Still another indignity has been added to the lengthening list suffered by the United States merchant marine. Tiny Liberia has become the registered owner of the largest merchant fleet in the world and has pushed the U.S. to third place, behind Great Britain. By the simple expedient of upgrading its fleet by 174,000 tons last year, Britain maintained its secondplace position. America's drop from first in tonnage to third — without even stopping at second place — is cold, statistical evidence of two dangerous attitudes in our own country. One is in government and the other is in private industry. Far from increasing its tonnage, the United States merchant marine—struggling through still another year with no federal maritime policy and further Administration neglect—continued to lead the rest of the world in scrapping ships and lessened its overall capacity by 464,000 tons, with the junking of 121 aged vessels comprising 806,517 tons, according to figures compiled by Lloyd's Registry of Shipping. This is noth­ ing new; it just gets worse every time a new set of statistics are released—and the Exec­ utive branch of our government persists in doing nothing whatever to reverse the alarm­ ing decline. When we stop to realize that just over one-third of the registered U.S.flag fleet of 20,333,000 tons is made up of our near-ancient mothball reserve, the fig­ ures are even more shocking. Most shocking arid disgraceful of all, however, is the reason for Liberia's lead in registered shipping. This small Southwest African nation—somewhat smaller in area than New York State—has virtually no mari­ time needs of its own. The dominance of its flag on the oceans of the world is due almost entirely to the Administration-sanc­ tioned greed and fiscal convenience of giant American corporations. To these companies—mostly oil empires —Liberia is the most favored of 17 foreignflag havens in which they are able to evade their responsibilty to the nation which made them the industrial mammoths they have be­ come. Chief offenders among these are the Stand­ ard Oil Company of New Jersey—with its vast network of some 20 subsidiary firms— Standard Oil of California, and the Socony Mobile Oil Company. Having amassed fabulous wealth through the American free enterprise system, these companies have chosen to forsake their country and become corporate expatriates as far as shipping is concerned. A dollar is to be saved and at the expense of their fellow countrymen, these money-making ma­ chines are saving it. While the oilfields of Oklahoma, Texas, Califorina and others were expanding their wealth to undreamed of proportions, these U.S. companies were proudly American. But a new generation of big business men conveniently forget—or never knew—where and how they gained their power and seek to save a buck outside U.S. borders and short­ change America and Americans. To evade American taxes, they turn to Liberia and other nations where safety and manning demands are negligible. To avoid paying legitimate American wages to citizens of their own country, they hide under a for­ eign-flag and man their ships with cheaper alien crews. Considering their imported em­ ployees somewhat expendable, they seek fur­ ther economy by skimping on safety meas­ ures. In the absense of a revitalizing federal pro­ gram for the U.S.-flag fleet, "run-away" op­ erations by American companies now repre­ sent a fleet larger than this country's own. Clearly it is long past time for the Admin­ istration and Congress to take some firm action to discourage, rather than condone, such unpatriotic procedures by a significant portion of American business. �II " •> SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight • >' '-r' : • • r.'' "V 'i;'! '/I Norember 10, 1967 •. , s :-.' ••• . i i ; li i i f -r F^oaff^ CM HILE waiting quietly for President Kennedy's ^ motorcade to come down the crowd-packed streets, Lee Harvey Oswald checked his Italian-made Maimlicher-Carcano rifle carefully. It was a fine piece of equipment—quick-firing, long-range, and equipped with a sensitive telescopic sight. It wasn't long ago that Oswald had scrawled the pseudonym "A. Hidell" on a gun order form, and mailed the slip into one of numerous mail-order gun companies in this country. This was the way Oswald received his gun, quite legally, with no law existing that might have prevented that sale. In this way, Lee Harvey Oswald was able to obtain a rifle and am­ munition; in this way, he was able to point the gun's muzzle out the window; and it was in this way, that Oswald's mail-order rifle murdered a Presi­ dent and bereaved a nation. In most states, a person can purchase anything from a starter pistol to a submachine-gun, in person, or, if his own locality prohibits the sale of a gun to him, he can obtain one by mail-order from another locality or state. But the prospect of limiting the accessibility of guns has provoked strong emotions on both sides of the fence. As of this writing, numerous firearm bills have been studied by Congress but not one has been passed. Just what are the issues? Tfs.v: Extent of Gori Crime President Johnson, who has been pressing for Congressional passage of strong gun legislation, recently re-emphasiz&d the need for action in a letter sent on September 15 to the Speaker of the House and the presiding officer of the Senate. He told of the late 1966 incident at the University of Texas, in which a student climbed into a buildingtower with a legally-purchased mail-order arsenal of weapons, and killed or maimed 44 innocent people. In the 13-month period since that day, Johnson noted, guns were involved in over 6,500 murders, 50,000 robberies, 43,500 aggravated assaults, 2,600 accidental deaths, and 10,000 suicides across the nation. How many guns are in circulation? In 1966 alone, the President continued, 2,000,000 guns were sold in the United States. An October 1966 study by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, noted that "Best estimates indicate that there are, within the United States, over 100 million privately owned firearms in the possession of over 20 million citizens." Who are the users of these weapons? "Many millions," reports the President's Commis­ sion on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice, ". . . belong to hunters, gun collectors, and , other sportsmen. . . . Many other millions of fire­ arms ... are owned by citizens determined to protect their families . . . and property" from criminal at­ tack and burglary. In a nationwide sampling conducted by the Na­ tional Opinion Research Center, 37 percent of the persons interviewed said that they kept firearms in the household to protect themselves. Of the two million ljuns sold last year alone, the President remarked in the September 15 letter. "Many were sold to hardened criminals, snipers, mental defectives, rapists, habitual drunkards and juveniles." Senator Edward Kennedy cites a recent survey which found that of 4,000 people ordering guns by mail from two Chicago firearms, dealers, "onefourth—or 1,000—of them had criminal records." Who are the victims? With FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover reporting that the use of firearms in dangerous crimes is on the upswing, the trend of statistics suggest that well over 100,000 Americans will be the victims of guncrimes this year. The Practical issue Those who favor gun legislation say that while the effect of our penal system's threat of punishment may hold crime down to a certain extent, the best means of preventing crime in the first place would be to cut off the supply of weapons from potential criminals. With FBI statistics for the first nine months of 1966 showing that about 2/3 of all willful killings in this country are being committed with guns, a huge segment of criminal activity might be severely restricted, they say, if those guns become unavailable to dangerous persons. There are objections to this idea. Various groups argue that such limitations are unwarranted, would be unfair to the law-abiding citizen, that the wrong­ doers would obtain guns illegally with ease, that the causes of crime rather than the instruments of crime must be wiped out, and that abridgment of the "right to keep and bear arms" would be unconstitu­ tional. The basis for most proposals to control the sale of guns is that the buyer must be licensed, and can only receive his license after having been adjudged law-abiding and showing a specific need for the weapon. The objections that are being brought against this are the same type of objections that arose years ago concerning another deadly weapon: the auto­ mobile. Regardless of the dissent that sprang up, when cars became hazardous to life and property, it became necessary to enforce strict safety measures by requiring that drivers be licensed. A gun-user differs from a driver in that a gunuser controls a device that was specifically designed to kill; therefore, his intentions concerning the use of it must be considered carefully before it can be sold to him. At present, according to Senator Joseph Tydings of Maryland, "practically no effective state or fed­ eral laws exist to control gun traffic. In nearly every state in the Union, anyone, regardless of his age, criminal record, or state of mind, can buy a gun or order one by mail, using order forms conveniently provided in porting magazines and even comic books. In almost every state in the Union it is easier to buy a gun than to register to vote. It is easier to buy a gun than to get a driver's license or a prescription cold remedy." The balancing of rights versus the dangers of violation of rights is the prickly subject that plagued Congress when it passed the National Firearms Act of 1934, the Federal Firearms Act of 1938, and the Mutual Security Act of 1954. None of these three laws provides for a close and effective check of the sales or purchases, or the prospective pur­ chasers' characters, in regard to concealable weapons such as pistols, which are the devices most frequently used in crimes. The same touchy issues are plagu­ ing the national legislature right now, but the pres­ sure for some sort of strong crime-prevention sys­ tem is building. The delicateness of the subject is illustrated in an example given by Colorado's Senator Gordon Allott. A young woman who worked in his office "owns a handgun and knows how to use it. . . . About a year ago she was awakened at five in the morning by a noise in her apartment. It subsequently turned out that there was a prowler there. The young lady lives alone and her only real means of protection against lawless elements is the gun, which she brought with her from Colorado and keeps in her apartment. . . . With that gun she was able to subdue the housebreaker and hold him until police arrived. . . . The man involved has pleaded guilty. . . but I have often wondered what I would have had to tell that girl's parents if she had not had the gun." It is suggested that if a restrictive gun law had been in force in this case, and the young woman had not had a gun, while the prowler might have obtained one illegally, that she might have been law-abiding but also dead. The key to such situa­ tions, Allott and several other Senators have pointed out, is in the very careful construction of such laws, which should only prohibit the obtaining of these instruments of death by hardened criminals, the mentally ill, drunkards, felons, etc. In this way, they explain, lawful citizens would not be hampered in obtaining firearms, but in fact would be made more safe by a law that would shrink the threat of criminal attack. The argument that criminals would obtain guns from other sources, if they couldn't buy them legally, is only partially valid, according to statistics from in the offices of Senators Thomas Dodd of Con­ necticut and Tydings: In the 1962-1965 period, 57 percent of all mur­ ders in the U.S. were committed with guns. How­ ever, in the few states with their own gun laws, gun-murder rates are significantly lower than in other states. Figures for states with controls show that in Pennsylvania, 43 percent of murders were by guns; in New Jersey, 39 percent; in Massachusetts, 35 percent; in New York, 32 percent. On the other hand, states with little or no gun controls showed: Colorado, 59 percent; Louisiana, 62 percent; New Mexico, 64 percent; Arizona, 66 percent; Montana, 68 percent; Texas, 69 percent; and Nebraska, 70 percent. A question now arises as to why a Federal gun law is needed, if states appear so capable of cutting gun-crime rates themselves. The answer is that they have no way of preventing someone from simply crossing into a state with lesser controls and buying a gun, or from ordering a gun by mail from out-ofstate. According to Senator Kennedy of Massachu­ setts, "Unless the Federal Government regulates gun traffic between the states, even strong state laws will be easily circumvented by irtterstate gun traffic. In 1963 alone, for example, oVer a million weapons were sold by mail order. In Massachusetts, which has strong gun laws, the traffic in guns cannot be halted because guns are easily purchased out of state. . . . Eighty-seven percent 6f the concealable firearms used in Massachusetts crimes came from out-of-state purchases." The Clnis.sfitjitlonaS Issise As Senator Allot puts it, a law that goes too far in its scope and restrictions would be akin to "cutting off the head to cure the headache." While Congress is taking pains to create gun legislation that is practical, effective, and cautious, there are lobbies which immediately claim that the Federal Govern­ ment has no right to invoke any type of gun-control legislation. The most powerful and largest lobby, the 850,000-member National Rifle Association, has stated that "firearms legislation is of insufficient value in the prevention of crime to justify the inevitable restrictions which such legslation places on law-abid­ ing citizens." Such lobbies imply that Federal fire­ arms legislation, while ineffectually attempting to protect citizens from the armed criminal, would instead chop off a vital portion of every citizen's Constitutional rights. Not only would this be in total disregard of the document on which this na- i �11 November 10, 1967 • . •• ••..i.j , .. SEAFARERS LOG fc' ^* p. r:i ' I -f 'J L) \ J y. -a. Easy availability of weapons of all types is graphically illustrated by arsenal seized by New York police in Bronx homes and business establishments of four arrested men described by authorities as "right wingers." Here, District Attorney Isidore Dollinger (seated right) and his assistant, Bur­ ton Roberts (left), discuss case with newsmen last August. City has since passed strict new gun law. tion is founded, they say, but it would also open the door to an eventual police state against which there could be no redress. On the other hand, a long sequence of Supreme Court decisions over the years has affirmed that such legislation is in no way unconstitutional. Three Federal gun control laws (not dealing with control as closely as several currently-proposed laws pur­ portedly would) plus several state and local gun con­ trol laws have been in effect for years; all are Con­ stitutional. In addition, a variety of Federal, state, and local officials and groups have declared that Federal gun legislation, properly constructed, would in fact be a great aid in crushing the growing crime rate. Accord­ ing to Senator Edward Kennedy, some of these in­ clude; the President of the United States; the At­ torney General; the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the International Association of Chiefs of Police; the American Bar Association; the National Crime Commission; the country's best police chiefs and prosecutors, and, "I believe, the vast majority of our citizens." Yet objections to Federally-operated gun controls are still voiced. At the heart of the matter is the Second Amend­ ment to the Constitution. It states: "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." The so-called "gun lobby," which includes sports­ men's associations as well as dangerously fanatic groups such as the Minutemen, claim that this Amendment clearly grants the individual an abso­ lute right to purchase, keep, and use guns. The President's National Crime Commission, however, stated that "The U.S. Supreme Court and lower Federal courts have consistently interpreted this Amendment only as a prohibition against Federal interference with State militia and not as a guarantee of an individual's right to keep or carry firearms. The argument that the Second Amendment prohibits State or Federal regulation of citizen ownership of firearms has no validity whatsoever." In response to such rebuttals, anti-gun-legislation groups have taken to arguing that a "militia" need not be governmentally controlled, and therefore citi­ zens should be able to form their own "militias" and obtain guns without restriction. Proponents of con­ trols point out the trend of history in which the need for such "citizen armies" or "vigilante groups" has vanished, now that\the United States has developed permanent, professi^al, and comprehensive law en­ forcement organizations—local police, state troopers, the National Guard, the FBI, etc., to provide for internal protection. Senator Dodd, in explaining the necessity for the firearms legislation he is proposing, said that "former Secretary of the Army, Stephen Ailes, testified that armed civilians are not necessary to the maintenance of the borders' safety, and that they are not a part of any defense plan for this Nation." Yet a number of extremist organizations, intent on "saving America" from one threat or another, have created their own underground armed forces. Much of their equipment has been legally purchased from private sources (and until recently, government sources) and includes an amazing array of deadlymaterigl such as machine guns, boml», and anti­ tank guns, in addition to a wide assortment of other implements of war. A group known as the Minutemen was allegedly involved not long ago in a fanatic plot to- attack and destroy several New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut camps which it had branded as "Communist." Fortunately, before the plan could be carried out, the Queens District Attorney's office uncovered the conspiracy and impounded the group's arsenal of tons of deadly devices. If not for the District Attorney's action, many innocent people might have been slaughtered. Regulation of firearms in this country is provided for in limited degree, by various local, state, and federal laws. At issue is the necessity for stricter and more comprehensive controls which, it is argued, can only be made effective with new Federal legis­ lation. Three major Federal laws concerning guns have been in existence for years. The first of the existing Federal laws is the Na­ tional Firearms Act of 1934, applying to machineguns, short-barreled and sawed-off rifles, shotguns, mufflers, silencers, and concealable firearms (Oswald's rifle was long-barreled and not covered by this legis­ lation) but not pistols. It requires that owners of these weapons register them with the Treasury De­ partment, and imposes taxes on firearms manufac­ turers, importers, and dealers. The second Federal law, the Federal Firearms Act of 1938, provides that all firearms dealers and manu­ facturers whose business involves interstate or for­ eign commerce must be licensed. They are prohibited from knowingly shipping arms by interstate com­ merce to any person convicted of a felony or who is a fugitive from justice. Along with more technical provisions, it stipulates that licensed manufacturers and dealers are forbidden from transporting fire­ arms into states in violation of state laws requiring a permit to purchase firearms. Unfortunately, this particular provision provides no effective machinery for keeping dealers and manu­ facturers aware of which states and localities have which type of gun-control laws or related crime prevention laws. Thus, they are unable to cope with this very complex situation. The third major Federal law (there have been a number of minor Federal firearms laws which made slight changes in these and other lesser Federal gun laws) is the Mutual Security Act of 1954, which authorizes the President to regulate the export and import of firearms. Administration of the Act has been delegated to the State Department. The February, 1967 report of the President's Com­ mission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice, explains that none of these laws prevent a person from simply going to another locality or state to purchase firearms. "Despite the Federal laws, therefore," writes the Commission, "practically anyone—the convicted criminal, the mental incom­ petent, or the habitual drunkard—can purchase fire­ arms. ..." Exi.sdiv^ Siaie and Local La-tv With the ever-present dangers of crime, many state and local governments have taken it upon themselves to correct the situation as much as possi­ ble by enacting gun legislation. Of the numerous states with some degree of con­ trols, New York's Sullivan law provides the most stringent. It requires that a license is required not only to purchase a pistol or revolver, but also to keep it in one's home or place of business as well as to be able to carry the weapon. Though the state has no law requiring a license for rifles or shotguns, the Sullivan Law stipulates that they can­ not be carried in a car or public place when loaded. Page Nine Even this tough law apparently is not satisfactory in preventing crime. Thus, through the efforts of New York City's Mayor John Lindsay, Senator Rob­ ert Kennedy, and Councilman Theodore Weiss, the New York City Council has just passed a strict law requiring that all persons owning or buying rifles and shotguns, register them and obtain a license from a new Firearms Control Board. Applicants would be fingerprinted and would be required to state if they had any criminal record or had once been treated for mental disorder, narcotics addiction, oV alcoholism. There would be a small fee fat reg­ istration. In August, 1966, a strict gun law went into effect in the state of New Jersey. It required, among other things, that applicants for gun permits and identifi­ cation cards submit fingerprints for a check of any possible criminal record. According to the state Attorney General's office, the check of the 45,771 fingerprints submitted during the first year of op­ eration revealed that 3,167 applicants had arrest records. At the same time, the number of handgun permits issued under the new law rose to 13,279, as opposed to the pre-gun-law figure for fiscal 19651966 of 9,000. TTiese statistics, the Attorney Gen­ eral's office explains, present evidence that the new law, contrary to gun lobby objections, is beneficial, fairer to applicants—it allows no favoritism or in­ consistencies in issuing licenses and permits. Still, state and local laws, many say, are just not enough. New Jersey Attorney General Arthur Sills writes: "Certainly the devastation wreaked upon the city of Newark (in the recent riots) ... is conclusive testimony to the ineffectiveness of our law in prevent­ ing the importation of firearms into New Jersey by persons with criminal intent. We know that many of the weapons used by snipers and rioters . . . could not have been purchased legally in New Jersey. ... If the riot in Newark is not enough to insure an im­ mediate exercise of Congressional responsibility, what more will it take?" The question is a good one. Congress has been hard put in debating numerous gun-control bills— the Administration bill, the Dodd bill—and many others, and as yet has been unable to pass one. While national opinion surveys show a marked desire for gun laws, these laws apparently have been held back by the so-called gun lobby, a conglomeration of sportsmen's and right-wing groups, dominated in size and strength by a group which the New York Times declared has "organized one of the most suc­ cessful lobbying campaigns in recent history": the National Rifle Association. The NRA reportedly has 850,000 members, $10,000,000 in assets, and, according to the Times, is so well organized for exerting pressure through letterwriting campaigns that it can probably get its huge membership to "hit Congress with half a million letters on 72 hours notice." The NRA's anti-gunlaw campaign has been so effective, the Times adds, that except for one significant bill in the state of New Jersey, not one of the more than 500 gun-bills considered by state legislatures has passed. NRA's executive vice president. Franklin Orth, explained that the NRA "looks upon the vast ma­ jority of bills for firearms legislation' as the mis­ directed efforts of social reformers, do-gooders, and/or the completely uninformed. . . ." In submitting evidence that the NRA and allied groups are the major hindrance to the passage of gun control legislation. Senator Edward Kennedy cites a January, 1967, Gallup Poll which showed that "73 percent of those polled favored a law which would require the registration of a rifle or a shot­ gun. Eighty-five percent favored a law requiring the registration of pistols. Seventy-five percent favored doing away with all mail order buying of guns. Eighty-four percent felt there should be restrictions on who is allowed to buy a gun. Only 12 percent believed that anyone who wants a gun should be allowed to buy one with no questions asked." In view of such apparently overwhelming odds in favor of legislation, the lack of a new law appears even more puzzling. Senator Tydings explains: ". . . passage of an effective Federal law has been blocked by a very small, but very vocal, minority, using invalid arguments. The reason this bill has not been passed is that the overwhelming majority of Ameri­ cans who favor reasonable gun control legislation have not been mobilized to write their Congressman and Senators in favor of such legislation." "It is indeed amazing," says Senator Kennedy of Massachusetts, ". . . that we continue to tolerate a system of laws which makes it ridiculously easy for any criminal, madman, drug addict, or child to obtain lethal firearms which can be used to rain violence and death on innocent people." •3-4 •, �Page Ten SEAFARERS November 10, 1967 LOG Addresses Safety Council Labor Body Hall Stresses Need to Upgrade Workmen's Compensation Laws The Pacific Coast t by Frank Orozak, Mfest Coast Representative c Governor Ronald Reagan has been requested to call a special session of the State Legislature to discuss the Medi-Cal situation. CHICAGO—Since the end of the Korean War, safety standards aboard United States merchant Senator George R. Moscone, San Francisco Democrat, suggested vessels have greatly improved due in large part to union emphasis on comprehensive training pro­ that the Medi-Cal program be made a subject of inquiry in a call grams, SIU President Paul Hall said here recently, but too little protection for injured workers in for a special legislative session on November 6. Another San some other areas, he added, is men's compensation," the SIU compensation statutes ... to over­ Francisco Democrat, As. v Tibly- the aged sick as fiscal items on a "disturbing." come the problems" of 50 differ­ man John Burton, stated that president declared. ledger sheet, rather than human "The only way to reduce ac­ He cited calculations by the ent jurisdictions over available "had the Reagan Administration cidents to their absolute minimum Social Security Administration benefits. been honest with the legislature, beings on Medi-Cal. is to create, sustain, and support which computed the ratio of work­ we would not have had this prob­ Moscone added that the med­ "When today here at home, far lem." a serious safety program," Hall men's compensation benefits to ical profession, hospital adminis­ told the annual meeting of the wages for a worker, disabled at from any battlefront, 2.1 million The Governor was aware of the trators and pharmacists were Lab >r Conference of the National age 40 with a dependent wife and American workers suffer disabling fiscal problem in the Medi-Cal "carrying an unfair burden." Safety Council, and the SIUNA— an eight-year-old child, and as­ injuries each year because of on program. Burton said, but waited The two men were joined in as "a federation of 40 separate and suming no increase in earnings the job accidents," he emphasized, until the legislature adjourned be­ their call for a special session by autonomous district and local un­ or benefit levels from the date of "we have an obligation to press fore announcing the cutbacks. by Democratic Assemblymen Ed­ hard in this area so that the work­ "The true anti-people philosophy ions in the maritime and allied injury to age 65. ward Elliot, Robert Morett and men's compensation system can fields—has long pursued this goal Such a worker. Hall stated, become a reality in terms of to­ of the Reagan Administration John Miller, all members of the in line with national AFL-CIO "would receive workmen's com­ showed through with a vengence," Assembly Social Welfare Com­ day's wages, needs and condi­ Burton said. policy. mittee. pensation benefits of less than 35 However, injuries do occur and percent of his assumed wages in tions." According to Burton, "the Seatde "due to the nature of our interna­ Hall also briefly described the whole thrust of the Reagan ap­ 29 states and of 50 percent or Shipping has slackened off tional union, which encompasses more in only eight states and the promotion of safe working prac­ proach is economic when it should some, but the outlook is good. both seagoing and shoreside work­ District of Columbia. In 18 states, tices within the SIUNA. be medical; an attitude regarding We have paid off ers, we often have to come to he would receive less than 15 five ships and grips with many different types of percent." signed on six. issues," Hall said. Not only do these figures fail to Seamen have the protection of . Donald Forrest take into consideration future the Jones Act, the federal courts just completed a wage increases the man might rea­ and our contracts in regard to steward's job on sonably have expected, he contin­ claims against employers for dam­ the Anchorage. ued, but if he lives in a state that ages and loss due to accident and David Sykes restricts medical benefits he may injuries, he said, but "the remedy Trade Union activities are prime targets for the hierarchy of said he had a also have to bear part of doctor for our shoreside members is gen­ the John Birch Society, according to a survey just released by the Forrest pleasant trip on or hospital bills. erally through the various work­ Institute of American Democracy. the Enid Victory Hall called this situation "a dis­ man's compensation acts in the 50 The men who are the policy makers of the Birch Society are as a bosun. The ship made the tinct challenge for labor and man­ states" and operation of these acts industrialists with long records of anti-unionism. William Grede, Vietnam run. agement both" and warned that if show "a very alarming and dis­ the second ranking Bircher, is a well-known enemy of unions and management will not join with Floyd Jarvis just left the Elizaturbing trend." past president of the National Association of Manufacturers. labor in appropriate safety pro­ bethport where he had the bosun's The Worker Pays Last July 4th, he told a Bircher audience in Boston that citi­ grams and accident prevention slot. A 20-year SIU man, Floyd zens "should cross the street to cross picket lines." "It appears that much the larger efforts, and "continues to resist will be ready to go in a week Grede has kept unions out of eight of his own nine foundries. share of the cost of industrial ac­ upgrading of state workmen's or so. He has largely ignored four NLRB union victories and even a cidents today is falling on the compensation laws, then the trade Wilmington court order to bargain. He would not sign a contract with worker worker—or on public assistance union movement must intensify its Les Wolfe just returned from a representatives in either of two plants, even after being struck for or private charity—which is far long-standing effort . . . and seek long trip on the Mount Washing­ six months on two occasions. from the original intent of work­ Federal enactment of workmen's ton as pumpman. He won't waste Of the 24 members of the Birch high council, 14 are operating much time on the beach and told companies whose production workers have not secured the right us he will take the first chief to be represented by recognized unions. pumpman's job to hit the boards. Under the banner of patriotism, the policy makers of the Birch Society try to discredit those who stand in the way of their realiz­ Bob Schoolcnfft came back ing enormous profits. Thus, unions which seek to guarantee the from the Gulf Area to register rights of the worker and protect his interests find themselves the for a cook's job. With shipping target of the Bircher's attacks. so good, he should be at sea soon. WASHINGTON—Scouting in America looks to union members "They are annoyed with government, and they constantly seek for help and finds "a strength of response that is quietly given but to discredit the democratic process," notes Charles R. Baker, difficult to equal," William Moody, Boy Scouts liaison with AFLIAD's executive director. CIO Community Services, obThe usual tactics of the Birchers is to label as un-American served in the October issue of health lodge and two miles of road. those who in any way oppose them. Actually, they themselves are Now the unions are pledged to SEAFABERSI^OG Scouting magazine. threats to the democratic process and to the democratic structure build additional camp facilities as of unions. The men who run the John Birch Society are accus­ Prior to his appointment in soon as funds are available. Their Nov. 10, 1967 • Vol. XXIX No. 23 tomed to money and power. 1965 as Boy Scouts liaison man. only qualification for volunteer Official Publication of the The Birch executive committee is composed of Grede, from Moody served as Gulf Region work is that no supplier make a Seafarers International Union Milwaukee; Robert W. Stoddard, of Worcester, Mass., president of North America, Safety Director for the Safety Ed­ profit on materials. The value of Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes of Wyman-Gordon; A. G. Heinsohn, Jr., president of Spindale ucation Program jointly sponsor­ the labor to date has been esti­ and Inland Waters District, Mills in North Carolina and Cherokee Mills in Tennessee; Col. ed by the SIU and their contracted mated at more than $100,000. AFL-CIO Laurence E. Bunker (ret.), aide to the late Gen. Douglas Maccompanies. • The Honolulu building trades Executive Board Arthur; and Attorney Robert H. Montgomery. Active in maritime and labor council contributed labor valued PAUL HALL, Pretident Wyman-Gordon has repulsed several organizing attempts. Sim­ affairs in Louisiana, he also served at $180,000 to develop a Scout EARL SHEPARD GAL TANNER Vice-President Exec. Viee-Pree. ilarly Heinsohn's Mills have turned back several organizing drives as secretary-treasurer of the camp. LINDSEY WILLIAMS AL KERR and the Heinsohn interests contribute to many right-wing causes, Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO Vico-President Sec.-Treae. Union Locals Help Out including the radio-TV "forum" of long-time labor foe Dean and secretary-treasurer of the New ROBERT MATTHEWS Clarence Mannion, also a Bircher. Mannion praised Herbert V. Moody also lists examples of Vice-Presidenf Orleans Maritime Trades Council. Kohler during the famous UAW strike against Kohler Co. union locals contributing cash gifts HERBERT BRAND Moody—who as a youth was an Robert Love (Love Box Co.) and Fred Koch (president of Rock Director of Oraanizing and Eagle Scout himself—cites a num­ to various Scout councils through­ Publications Island Oil & Refining), both of whose companies have no union out the nation. In Chicago, more ber of examples "of the effort un­ representation, have gained prominence in right wing circles. In Managing Editor ions and union members are will­ than 100 unions donated $183,MIKE POLLACK 1958 they helped to gain passage of a right-to-work law in Kansas, 000 to a program that expanded ing-to put into Scouting." Among when both industrialized California and Ohio turned down similar Staff Writers Scouting for poor boys and those them are: measures. physically handicapped. PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN • Sharon, Pa., members of Other anti-union members on the Birch Council are John T. He also cites union sponsorship FRANK MARQIOTTA building trades unions donated of camp scholarship programs, STEVE STEINBERO Brown, vice-president of Milwaukee's Falk Corporation; Tom their time during the 1966-67 win­ Cub Scout packs. Boy Scout Anderson, biggest U.S. publisher of agricultural and ranch maga­ Pikllihid kiwsikly at 810 Rhodt liland Avenai ter to erecting an administration troops and Explorer posts. zines; Arizona banker Frank Cullen Brophy, who also heads the N.E., Waihlniten, D. C. 20018 ky tba Ssatar•n Intsmatlonal Union, Atlantic, Gait, Lakn building at Scout Camp Hank Libbey Fruit Packing Company; and N. Floyd McGowin, presi­ Last year it was estimated that and Inland Watars Dlitrlet, AFL-CIO, 675 Forker. Foirth Annas, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tsl. dent of the W. T. Smith Lumter Co., in Chapman, Ala. AFL-CIO affiliates sponsored HVaslnth 9-6600. Steond slass postafo paid Some companies which advertise in Birch publications are: • Twelve union locals in Colo­ about 250 units across the nation at Waihlniton, D. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTEMTIOH: Fans 3579 Grede Mills, Kwik-Lok, Falk Co., Tom Anderson Publishers, rado provided the labor to build in the three categories. Moody sards skoald ks sent to Ssafarsrs Intsmatlonal Spindale Mills, and Rock Island Oil. The Allen-Bradley Co. once the entire 400-acre San Isabel further reports that a survey bas Union, Atlantic, Gait, lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Assnas, Rrookheaded by JBS supporter Harry L. Bradley, is one of the largest Scout Ranch near Pueblo. The found that 25 percent of the more lyn, N.V. 11232. contributors. project included 11 campsites, than 1.4 million adult leaders in powerlines, a storage building, a Scouting are union members. > P A / s' Anti-Unionism a Basic Part Of Birch Society Philosophy Labor's Contributions to Boy Scouts atod by Bill Moody In Mogoune •' .J, vV- •ji it lii X- ">j.i ii /J �November 10, 1967 Life on the High Seas SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Bill Goes to Senate for Action House-Passed Meat Inspestion Bill Fails to Provide Adequate Protestion More "under this world" than "out of this world," the speciallyequipped Perpendicular Ocean Platform, left, supports a trailer housing instrumentation for government projects such as missiletracking. Most of the "POP" is underwater, something like a ship standing on end and anchored to the ocean floor. The trailer is kept high above the sea, safe from churning waves and gale winds. This "POP" is just off Santa Cruz Island, near Goleta, California. ,' ^ Folksinger Woody Guthrie Told the Story of Lahor > rr • NEW YORK—Woodrow Wilson Guthrie—"call me Woody"— great folksinging composer of a thousand songs of labor and the downtrodden is dead at 55. For the last few years he had been immobolized by a blood disease, unable to read, speak or use his hands. From the hard-bitten days of the depression and the Dust Bowl, Woody Guthrie's rasping, nasal voice and talented fingers on a beatup guitar gave meaning and feeling to the aspiration of the poor and outcast. He carried their message from any platform available—^box cars, saloons or Carnegie Hall, as he wandered the length and breadth of America. He came out of the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma and as a youngster knew starvation and oppression and they were his enemies. Woody early took up the cause of the working people and their fight for unions. He was horrified when he saw, first hand, the "beating and sluggings and the cheatings and the killings that workers go through when they said they were going to form them a working man's union." In the spirit of Joe Hill, he pleaded with workers to organize: "So write us out our union card. Organize, we'll all fight hard. Time to fight those hunger blues away." As he roamed about the country Woody Guthrie went to North Carolina in 1929, to Marion where courageous workers and their families held out against hunger and evictions for nine weeks in a strike. They went back with great promises from management but when none were delivered they walked out again and six strikers were killed by the sheriff and his deputies. In his song of the Marion Massacre, Woody Guth­ Woody Guthrie rie put into words and music the anguish and suffering of these people and their fight merely to exist. He captured the same deep emotions in Detroit during the sitdown strikes and in the coal mines of Kentucky and in the dust storms of his native Oklahoma and in the "grapes of wrath" of California. He wrote such songs as "On the Picket Line," "Union Maid," "Sit Down," "Write Me Out My Union Card," "Hard Traveling" and hundreds more. One verse in "Union Train" went: There's a Union Train a comin' Down that Union track— Ain't no scabs ride this train Or hold that Union back. "I ain't no writer," he once wrote. "I want that imderstood. I'm just a little one-cylinder guitar picker. But I don't get no kick out of these here songs that are imitation and made up by guys that's paid by the week to write 'em up. . . ." He said that he wanted songs that "will echo that song of starva­ tion till the world looks level—till the world is level—and there ain't no rich men, and there ain't no poor men, and every man on earth is at work and his family is living as human beings instead of like a nest of rats." Probably his best known song was "This Land is Your Land" in which he sang of the wonders of the moimtains and wheat fields and redwoods and Gulftsream waters of our land. But the songs that apparently meant the most to him were about working people—or as the title of his book with Pete Seeger and Alan Lomax spelled it out—"Hand Hitting Songs for Hard-Hit People'' WASHINGTON—The House voted to put states rights above consumer rights and refused to extend federal meat inspection to billions of pounds of meat and meat products now exempt. It approved, 403-1, a bill to encourage—but not not compel—states to set up effective inspection programs for meat slaughtered It modernized the 60-year-old ments and calling on Congress to and sold within the state. Meat It^'ipection Act and set up a "give the American housewife the It rejected, on a non-record federal grant program to pay up added protection she demands and 140-98 vote, the extension of fed­ to 50 percent of the cost for any deserves." eral meat inspection which had state which establishes an inspec­ Thousands of people are strick­ been sought by labor, consumer tion program meeting federal en each year with intestinal dis­ groups and the Administration. eases traceable to unwholesome standards. Twenty-two states have no meat Leading the fight for a stronger meat. Miss Fumess declared. "It inspection law and many of the bill were Representatives Neal is clear that the health of our existing state laws are lax and Smith (D-Iowa) and Thomas S. citizens can no longer depend on poorly enforced. Recent Depart­ Foley (D-Wash.). Their substi­ where meat is processed and sold," ment of Agriculture surveys of tute included everything in the she said. plants exempt from federal in­ committee bill—but also extended But the House, dominated by spection have described in stom­ federal inspection to plants doing its conservative coalition, wasn't ach-turning language filthy plants at least $250,000 a year busi­ listening. and putrid meat. The continued antipathy of the ness, even if it were all in the The consumer protection fight same state. This would have raised House majority to the Adminis­ now shifts to the Senate, where the portion of the nation's meat tration program prompted specu­ Senator Walter F. Mondale (D- subject to federal inspection from lation of an early adjournment. But the "quit before Thanksgiv­ Minn.) has introduced a bill to 84 to 97 percent. ing" talk faded somewhat after extend federal inspection to the Although some city and subur­ President Johnson called in House exempt plants. ban Republicans spoke out for and Senate leaders to urge action The bill sent to the House floor the Smith-Foley bill, the House by the conservative-dominated Republican Policy Committee on a greater portion of the Ad­ Agriculture Committee was a step crushed the hopes for its enact­ ministration's program. Johnson later told newsmen he forward—but a much smaller step ment shortly before the vote by was "greatly distressed" at the than the labor-consumer coalition taking a party-line position against congressional slash in the model had urged. it. cities funds from a requested $622 The 140-98 count was a teller million to $312 million. But it vote, in which a head count is was at least a "beginning," he taken but there is no record of said. how each congressman voted. Of The President also said he has the 404 congressmen who were not abandoned hope for a tax in­ recorded on the non-controversial crease, despite the hostility of the final passage vote, 166 were ab­ House Ways & Means Committee. sent for the teller count. A Senate Labor subcommittee The President's consumer ad­ decided to hold hearings 6n the WASHINGTON —White col­ viser. Betty Fumess, issued a state­ union-backed site picketing bill lar workers voted for union rep­ ment on the eve of the vote re­ early in 1968, abandoning earlier resentatives in nearly 64 percent iterating the Administration's sup­ hopes of completing the hearings of the 500 elections conducted in port for the strengthening amend­ before adjournment. such units by the National Labor Relations Board in the first half of 1967. The statistics, reported by the Bureau of National Affairs in White Collar Report, reflect a "rapidly accelerating increase" in the unionization of clerical, tech­ WASHINGTON—The SIU Pacific District-contracted President nical, sales, and other workers in McKinley has been designated a "Gallant Ship" for her part in private industry, the publication the rescue last January of ten survivors from the sinking Chinese said. The 500 elections were almost freighter Kwong Shun off the ^ morning of January 6, 1967. double the figure for last year's island of Luzon in the Philip­ Lifeboat Capsizes first half and close to the 580 pines. elections for all of 1966. This In making the announcement The crew of the Kwong Shun year's totals showed unions won of the citation. Acting Maritime had begun abandoning ship, but 319 elections among 7,045 em­ Administrator J. W. Gulick said a lifeboat capsized and spilled the ployes—both figures close to 12- Captain John F. Bohle of the Mc­ men into the sea. Survivors were month totals for last year, accord- Kinley maneuvered his ship close forced to scramble back aboard in? to BNA. to the stern of the Kwong Shun, their sinking vessel and huddle on This is the first reporting period "moving in heavy seas made ex­ the stern deck. in which white collar union gains tremely hazardous by floating logs A designation as Gallant Ship have exceeded 50 percent, it said. from the sinking vessel's cargo. is the highest award the United As survivors jumped overboard States government can bestow on 'Dramatic Strides' from the rapidly sinking ship, a merchant vessel. The McKinley AFL-CIO Organizing Director, hoping to swin or drift to life is only the 24th ship to be ac­ William L. Kircher, said union rings and lines rigged over the corded the honor since 1939 and membership growth among white side of the rescue ship, the Mc­ the 15th to be designated since collar employees has continued to Kinley drifted close to the men the end of World War II. make "dramatic strides" during in the water and crew members 1966 and 1967. The citation on the plaque pre­ bravely descended Jacob's ladders He cited Bureau of Labor into the water to snatch them from sented to the ship reads in part: Statistics studies showing that tmthe perilous sea." Fifty crew mem­ "The courage, resoursefulness, ex­ ions added 300,000 such mem­ bers were given citations for meri­ pert seamanship and team work bers in the 1962-64 period. While torious service in the American of her master, officers and crew a final report is not yet available merchant marine. in successfully effecting the rescue for the 1964-66 period, recent of survivors from a sinking ship The President McKinley, a C-3 BLS studies' indicate that three under extremely hazardous condi­ white collar unions alone ac­ owned by American President tions have caused the name of counted for a membership in­ Lines, Ltd., was enroute to Japan the President McKinley to be crease of 180,388 during the when she received a distress call perpetuated as a Gallant Ship." 1964-66 period. This, Kircher from the Kwong Shun which was In addition to the plaque, unit noted, is "nearly two-thirds of the in danger of sinking following the total record rise for all white col­ flooding of a forward hold. The citations and ribbon bars for the lar membership during the pre­ McKinley altered course and master and each member of the vious two-year period." reached the stricken vessel on the crew also were awarded. Big Increase In White Coiiar Union Organizing SlU Pacific District Vessel Wins Gallant Ship Award 1^4 �Page Twelve SlU Lifeboat Class No. 188 Gratjiuafes SEAFARERS November lO, 1967 LOG 'Mad Bear' Anderson Continues Fight To Preserve Indian Reservations Most people know of the American Indian only through movies and television, but Seafarer Wallace "Mad Bear" Anderson, a full blooded Indian, knows the real problems faced by his people in the United States today. These Seafarers have just received their lifeboat tickets after passing Coast Guard examinations. The men graduated from the SlU life­ boat school at Mill Basin, in Brooklyn, on Oct. 17. Kneeling is Catalino Gonzalez. In the front row, L-R, are: Joe Oliveri, Rafael Her­ nandez, Angelo Vablia, and Ray White. In the back row: Instructor Paul McGaharn, Ed Cruz, Mike Yuhas, John Cruz and Walter Harris. SlU-Crewed Jasmina Bucks Stwm To Resale 18 Genuan Seamen (Continued from page 2) boat had to be guided by the ship's whistle—one blast to star­ board, two to port and three straight ahead. The last of the three bodies re­ covered was sighted two hours later and the same procedure was followed with AB Feyrl Ammons and Messman James Stokes join­ ing Gilleland and the two officers in the lifeboat. Survivors Transferred Gradually the weather cleared and by 6 p.m., a total of 11 ships had arrived in the search area,, but no further signs of the Fiet Schulze's crew were found. The Jasmina, completely alone and at the height of the vicious storm, had already accomplished all that could be done. Several other vessels operated by the Fiet Schulze's owners, Deutsche Seereederei of Rostock, East Germany, had made their way to the scene but the survivors and bodies were transferred to one of the company's passenger ships, the Volkerfreundschaft, at 7:20 p.m. The Volkerfreundschaft was formerly the Swedish ship, Stock­ holm, which rammed and sank the Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria several years ago. The Fiet Schulze, an 11,000-ton freighter not quite a year old, was carrying 8,000 deadweight tons of iron ingots from Rotterdam to Yokohama when she went down. According to the survivors, the ill-fated vessel's cargo began to shift to starboard shortly after midnight on September 21 and within 10 minutes the ship was laying over on her side, at an angle of about 80 degrees. Most of the survivors saved themselves by jumping into the water and being picked up later by the motor lifeboat or liferaft. They said the motor on the life­ boat went dead temporarily when the boat shipped water and that it and the two rafts drifted away from each other during the stormy night. Crew Praised Although they did not actually see the Fiet Schulze sink because of the poor visibility, the survivors said they watched her brightly burning lights for some 45 min­ utes as she lay on her starboard side. When the lights suddenly disappeared, they assumed the vessel had gone down. Captain MacAlvanah of the Jasmina commended his crew highly on their efforts throughout the operation. "Each Seafarer contributed his full share to a suc­ Keeping Up cessful rescue in the finest tradi­ tion of the sea," he said. "With seamen like this we can be proud of our American merchant ma­ rine." Other SIU crewmembers who participated in the rescue effort in­ cluded: Kenneth Sterner, Bos'n; Charles Pafford, Deck Maintenance; James Rogers, AB; Glen James, AB; Festus Farrow, OS; Andrew McCloskey, Chief Pumpman; Charles Thompson, 2nd Pump­ man; Charles Harrison, Oiler; En­ rique Gonzales, Oiler; Andrew Oliver, FWT; Johney Esparza, FWT; Trinidad Garcia, FWT; Jose Ribeiro, Wiper; Steven Jones, Wiper; Raymond Perry, Chief Steward; Bobby Fletcher, Chief Cook; Mayo Mundine, Night Paul McDanlel of deck depart­ Cook/Baker; Rudolph Himel, ment catches up on the latest Third Cook; Frank Booker, Messshipping news in New York Hall. I man and Charles Taylor, Utility. Mad Bear has been elected chairman of the newly-revived General Council of the Tuscarora Indian Reservation in upper New York State near the town of Sanborn, N. Y. The Council has been revived. Mad Bear ex­ plained, to carry on the fight against Govern­ ment legislation which would bring about the end of Indian res­ And«son ervations. The last time the General Council—^popularly called the People's Council—^was in session, was during the Indians fight with the New York State Power Au­ thority over rights to Indian lands. The Tuscarora Council is meet­ ing and working with members of the Seneca Indian Nation who have already been displaced from the Alleghany and Cattaraugus reservations. Anderson said the plans to outlaw the reservation and force the Indian to assimilate is "tantamount to genocide." "There would be no community life for the Indian," Anderson stated by phone from Sanborn. "The Indian wants segregation. He wants his life on the reserva­ tion. It would be legally and mor­ ally wrong to force him off the land. Those Indians that do want to leave are free to do so." Brother Anderson said that the Government should honor its treaties with the Indian and let him stay on his land. There's not much land left for him and land is sacred to the Indian, he pointed out. Anderson just completed an 11,782-mile tour of Indian reser­ vations throughout the country as a member of the "North Ameri­ can Indian Unity Caravan." Unbelievable Poverty Some of the poverty we saw in the Midwest and Far West was unbelievable," he stated. "The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, which governs Indian life still de­ prives the Indian in many ways. White ranchers are permitted to lease Indian land for as little as TSf!* to $1.50 an acre. The Indians are swindled, can't work their land and have little say in their affairs. There are also many natural re­ sources on Indian land, and large corporations want these re­ sources," Anderson pointed out. Mad Bear explained that during the previous session of the Peo­ ple's Council, the New York State Power Authority was attempting to invade and take over a section of the Tuscarora Reservation near Niagara Falls. The Power Au­ thority sought to build a reservoir on Tuscarora land. This would have flooded a siz­ able portion of the reservation, so the Indians organized civil dis­ obedience tactics. Indian men, women and children would lie down in front of Power Authority bull dozers and other equipment. When they refused to move, they were arrested, but others took their place. ^ The Supreme Court ruled in 1961 .that Indian land could be used for a reservoir. The decision was by 6 to 3 and stated that the Indian would benefit, but this has not been entirely so. A firm believer in the Indian way of life. Mad Bear's opposi­ tion to "renegade Indians" who want to assimilate, extends to schools, where he is in favor of Indian-run schools on the reserva­ tions, complete with textbooks in the Indian language. New York State books give a false picture of the relations between the Indian and white man in the state, he claims. Brother Anderson's interest in Indian affairs extends into Canada where he was "acting field gen­ eral" of the Indians attempt to control their own lives at the Six Nations Indian Reservation at Grand River. Mad Bear said that the Indians of Canada are generally treated better than their U. S. counterpart. "A service veteran gets $2,500 from the Government toward the building of a home," he said. "He must submit his plans first, but at least he gets something." Refuse to Pay Taxes In New York State, the Iriquois Indians have refused to pay State income taxes and State thruway tolls. They claim that the state has no authority over them as they are an independent nation. They have a treaty relationship with the U. S. but are not subject to state or even Congressional au­ thority. Mad Bear's group maintains close relations with other Indian tribes, such as the Seminoles of Florida, the Hopi of Arizona, and Latin American Indians. Seafar­ ers remember a visit Mad Bear arranged to the New York Head­ quarters by the Hopi tribe in 1964. They staged some tribal dances for the Seafarers in the New York hall. Although busy with his work on the Council, Mad Bear said he has no intention of leaving the sea. "I'm planning on sailing again shortly. I last sailed on the Manhattan and left that ship in March. I guess I acquired a taste for the sea during my time in the Navy." He sails in the deck de­ partment. Mad Bear has spent some 20 years at sea, but has interrupted his sailing career to devote much time to his work on behalf of the Indian. CHATHAM (Waterman), Augrust 12— Chairman, Sidney A. Garner; Secretary, Sidney A. Garner. Some disputed OT in engine department, otherwise everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Vote of thanks to the former ship's delegate. Brother Charles Hebert, for doing a good job for two trips. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the good feeding. 11 LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Carriers), October 26—Chairman, B. W. Carter; Secretary, H. Huston. Brother E. W. Carter was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Some disputed OT in deck department. SBATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), October 8—Chairman, D. Robinson ; Sec­ retary, C. Vaughn. No beefs were re. ported by department delegates. Brother James M. Masters was elected to serve' as ship's delegate. SS NORINA (Marine Traders), Octo­ ber 28—Chairman, Charles W. "Thorpe; Secretary, Lawrence J. Crane. No beefs were reported by department delegates. TRANSWESTERN (Hudson Water­ ways), September 15 — Chairman, F. Fletcher: Secretary, George Dackie. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Mo­ tion made to send letter to headquarters regarding condition of gralley and deck. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea-Transport), Septebnber 7—Chairman, Ernest W. Fierce: Secretary, W. A. Essler. Dis­ cussion about sending a wire to Frank Boyne in Yokohama concerning the extension of articles granted ship, and for clarification as to who can stay on, and the payment of transportation to the United States. $10.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Jim & Jo Visit SlU Headquarters Seafarer James Chianese brought his two children to the New York hall, recently. James, Jr. is two years old and daughter Jo Anne is three. A chief pumpman, he last sailed aboard the Azalea City. i �i ' . J t'.f ,1 November 10, 1967 Union rfefpe? Out in Tiihe of Need To The Editor: I think I should write you a personal letter of thanks for the way my Brothers of the SIU have treated me since the illfated sinking of the Pan Oceanic Faith. Frank Boyne in Yokohama was a constant source of help when I was there, and I might add as soon as the ship had been cleared, he was the first one up the gang-way. In San Francisco, Pat Marinelli met me at the airport. From then, until I flew to Houston, Pat and Ken McGregor took very good care of me. I' i • Just knowing they were there was a big help to me. I have to fly back to the West Coast for the Coast Guard hearing. I told Ken McGregor that I would like to go to the lifeboat school in New York. He said that as soon as the hearing was over, he would see if it could be ar­ ranged. I believe you can understand why I would like to get the life­ boat ticket before I go to sea again. In closing, I would like to say again that I appreciate very much the concern the Union has shown for my family and myself, in our time of need. Sincerely, Lenis Grey Welfare Plan Tops, Says SIU Veteran y * > ^ J To The Editor: Our welfare plan can't be beat. Just think what wonder­ ful things our welfare plan does for us. Free clinics, sick pay, vacation money, free meals for those that retire, eye glasses and medical care for the fam­ ily. Being a member of the Sea­ farers Union is to be proud that through effort our dues come back more than double in many ways. I therefore hope that all members will join with me and take our hats off to the wonder­ ful union and welfare plan we have. Wfllfam J. McKay New Orleans ^ Extends Thanks in Hour of Sorrow To The Editor I would like to express my greatest thanks to the Seafarers International Union, the G and H Towing Company and the many friends of my late hus­ band, during my hour of sor­ row. Mrs Katie Nybo^ Galveston, Texas — Father-Son Team Say SIU is Best To The Editor My son and I are in Vietnam. This is his first trip on a Mer­ chant Marine ship. He is a fireman and prior to that he was in the Navy. His SEAFARERS LOG name is Jerry and he plans on getting enough time sailing on SIU ships to take advantage of the engineering school. I am a book man and have been sailing on SIU ships since 1953. Jerry is real thrilled by the way the SIU treats their members, and as for myself, there never was or will be a better union. Sincerely, Clyde Van Epps Average Citizen Taxed Unfairly To The Editor: While our elected union offi­ cials are doing a good job with wages and other benefits, I note with interest the increased pres­ sure put on salaried wage earn­ ers for more taxes, both direct and indirect, which seem to off­ set our wage gains in the amount of goods that we may buy with what is left of our take home pay. We must realize that the cost of living has doubled since 1951, but we are only allowed the same $600 in income tax exemption per person and it is getting increasingly harder to support a dependent for a mere $600. Should a wage earner get behind in his income tax, he is going to pay the IRS interest at the rate of 6 percent on the bal­ ance owed, but at the same time we see the U. S. Government turn around and charge an intetrest rate of only 2.5 percent interest for the use of importExport Bank loans for overseas buyers of American products. AFL-CIO President George Meany recently told Congress that the restoration of 7 percent income tax credit for new busi­ ness investment this year has given Wall Street corporations a $2 billion annual cut. Also, Meany stated that "tax loop­ holes of s|>ecial privilege for wealthy families and corpora­ tions are numerous and noto­ rious." Sincerely, Alan Green Retired Seafarer Enjoying Life To The Editor: The recent increase in our pension is greatly appreciated and will be a big help with in­ creased living costs and inci­ dental expenses. A new roof for my house took money I had planned to use for a outboard motor, but now I can purchase the motor sooner than planned. Fishing has been good, with king mack­ erel making a showing off-shore and they will move into the bays and sounds with cooler weather. I enjoy the winter baseball instructional league and many big league scouts are on hand for the games. Genial Bob Howsam, General Manager of Cincinnati has been down for the games. He wants to go fish­ ing with me if we can arrange it. Bennie Gonzales is improv­ ing slowly from his illness and is around the Tampa hall daily for several hours. I know his many friends will be glad to learn that he is so much im­ proved, even though he will have to take it on the slow bell for a time. Sincerely, Paul Gladden, Sr. Tampa / Page TUrteen A Seafarer on the Del Ore (Delta) escaped drowning in the waters of Port Matadi in the Congo, W. H. *'Red'' Simmons writes. Gregory Howard, an OS, wanted to go swimming in the Congo River but did not realize that the river has an 11-mile-an-hour current. Howard was caught in the current and a tug boat and police boat Thomas Markham was re­ farers use the water level on the had to be used to haul him in, quested to continue as ship's dele­ washing machine at all times, Simmons reported. Seafarers gate on the San Hutcherson wrote. The ship's will not be doing much swimming Juan (Sea-Land) treasury has $26. in the Congo River anymore, ac­ because of the cording to Brother Simmons. 4f fine job he was Simmons who doing. Meeting sails as steward, His shipmates on the Steel Nav­ Secretary Calvin igator expressed their thanks to thanked the crew De Silva report­ for expressing B. R. Kitchen, ed. De Silva re­ their gratitude to bosun, and his ports that Markhis department deckmen for "a ham suggested an Markham for their fine food clean ship, arrival pool for and service. Ship's smooth trip, and delegate R. H. the purpose of starting a ship's a job well done," Simmons Taylor writes that fund. Seafarers were reminded meeting secretary the voyage has to co-operate with delegates and clerk J. T. Spivey been a good one with plenty of not to slam doors. Delegates reported. Coming co-operation from all hands. The Charles Johnson, Jose Rivera and DeBoissiere in for their share whole crew worked with bosun Melvin Bass report no beefs in of thanks were Walter Colley in "good old SIU their departments as the ship deck department men, Frank style, cringing in a clean ship and heads for an Oakland payoff. Balasia, Frank Gages and R. De no men logged. Ship's treasury Boissiere. A vote of thanks was totals $31.08. The payoff will be extended the steward department Ship's delegate Jean Latapie re­ for their fine work, with the stew­ in New Orleans. ports from the Del Norte (Delta) ard receiving special praise for that the Captain his excellent job. Meeting secre­ "congratulated the tary R. R. Macaraeg writes that men on their fine two men were hospitalized in A motion was made by D. C. performance in Mombassa. Gay that all seafarers on the putting the fire Saint Christopher out in the dun­ (Victory carriers) nage." Thanks to who purchase ar­ the fine work, ticles from the damage was kept slop chjcst or Kennedy to a minimum. make draws, Movie director should sign the The Korea Maritime Com­ log book so a Jack Kennedy said that the movie pany has advised SlU-con-1 record can be fund totals $391. The movie tracted shipping companies of I Corner kept. Meeting screen that turned out too large a tightening of Immigration Secretary' Ralph for the ship was returned in New Rules pertaining to shore! Collier reports that it has been Orleans. Meeting Chairman Reu­ leave for merchant seamen. a good voyage and that articles ben Belletty writes that depart­ An excerpt from the new will run out in a few weeks. ment heads report things are going rules states in part: "An SIU ship is a clean ship, well. Some trouble equalizing "For your guidance and leave it that way for the new overtime in the deck department, information, we have to bring crew," was the reminder passed but the problem is being straight­ to your notice that the local along to the crew. Brother Collier ened out, Bellety reports. immigration authorities at Pureported. A vote of thanks was I san and Inchon have recently ! given to the steward department adopted a new regulation, ef­ for the good chow and service. Meeting Chairman George Stan­ fective May 1, 1967, where­ Ship's delegate Edwmd Ellis told ley reports from the Halcyon Pan­ by an alien crew member the men that the payoff date was ther (Halcyon) may be imposed a fine not set for Subic Bay, but might be that they "have exceeding W200,000 (U. S. changed. "Some of the best men a good crew and $740.74) for failing to rejoin I have sailed with" made up the everything is I his vessel prior to departure crew, Ellis told his shipmates. shaping up." Bill : from Korean ports." "Thanks for making my job as Padgett has been All Seafarers are urged to ship's delegate easy," he stated at elected ships' del­ ! comply with the rules. In view the meeting. egate. A motion ; of the new regulations, Sea­ was made to have farers should make sure they the repair list Stanley are aboard their vessel prior posted on the bul­ to the time of departiu'e, and letin board at all times," Meeting I avoid any trouble with dfiSecretary A. W. Hutcherson wrote. i cials over this matter. Texas City Refining, Inc., A suggestion was made that Seais holding unclaimed wages for the following Seafarers: Registering For Upgrading William S. Allen, Darroll W. Bamette, William R. Cor- i ly, Edward G. Gorman, James L. Hart, Marchel V. Howton, Floyd Jenkins, Phil­ ip Korol, Donald E. Mackey, John D. Mannell, James W. McFarlln, Phillip R. Serpas, John L. White and Theodore | H. Wright The Seafarers listed above are urged to forward to the company a written request giving social security number, Z number, and instructions 1 regarding payment. All cor­ respondence should be ad­ dressed to: Mr. M. R. Dowdy, Marine Accounting Supervi­ sor, Texas City Refining Inc. —Marine Division, P. O. Box i Talcing advantage of the SlU's upgrading program is Seafarer Joe 1271, Texas City, Texas Fenoy. He is registering for QMED with SIU Rep. Pete Loleas, and 77590. 4^ Observe Korea Shore Leave Rules —4^— Due hopes to earn a fireman-watertender's endorsement very shortly. C �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS SlU Veteran Takes Sea-Air Reate To Visit Brother In Viet Highlands Seafarer Arthur Andersen is no stranger to the Vietnam run. The veteran SIU member has been making trips to the area since 1960 and the voyage had become pretty routine until a re­ cent trip gave him an opportunity to visit his brother Raymond, who is stationed in the central highlands of Vietnam. Francisco. He went to Korea in carried ammunition and we risked "I was on the Free America 1950 aboard the Robin Kirk, "one our lives. We should at least have and when we landed at Cam of the first ships to go to the war the right to buy cigarettes, some Ranh Bay, I thought I'd go and zone." film, a little beer or some candy visit my brother Raymond, an Brother Andersen is not with­ bars. They could put a $20 re­ Army specialist." out some complaints, however. striction on purchases and make Brother Andersen "I think we could get a fairer the seamen show their identifi­ was able to get a shake from the military," he said. cation cards. But they should ride on an Air "For one thing, seamen are not have more opportunity to make Force cargo plane allowed PX privileges. My ship some purchases." to Ankhe, in the area where Ray­ mond was sta­ tioned. Andersen "He was in the mess hall when I came in and had no idea I was coming. I spent two days with Matthew Neven Gerald R. Schartel him as a guest of the Army." An Your sister, Mrs. Margaret Army veteran himself. Brother Contact your brother, Leo, at Andersen also has a brother Rich­ Hurst would like you to get in A. P. Green Refractories Co., ard who served in the Army and touch with her as soon as you Hedley St. & Delaware River, another brother, Donald, who can. The address is Argyle Head, Philadelphia, Pa. 19137, at your served with the Navy. Donald Yarmouth, Co., Nova Scotia, earliest opportunity. formerly sailed with the SIU and Canada. now works ashore. — — The morale of the servicemen Vincent Zen Robert A. McLeod is high. Brother Andersen said. Please contact your mother, Please contact Cassie Matheson "Sure, they want to come home," Mrs. E. Zen, C/O Magnhild Gullhe said, but they have a dedica­ krona, 253 Cumberland St., as soon as possible. The address tion to the job they are doing. Brooklyn, N.Y. She is anxious to is 1658 Sacramento St., San Fran­ cisco. "I believe in this war," Andersen hear form you. said. Brother Andersen didn't find Manfred Siegfried Von Leuscbner the sounds of mortar and artillery Please contact your wife, Helga, Friends of Richard Daniels fire in Vietnam annoying. "It at 7364 Hollywood Blvd., Holly­ His family informs his friends isn't as bad as the unloading op­ wood, Calif. 90046. and shipmates of his recent death. erations aboard ship," he said. ^ Coffee Open House hfichael Callas —— "I spent a lot of time taking Please notify Leonard Morrow, pictures of the guys in my broth­ Esq., "at Zemlock & Zemlock, 160 Rafael Hernandez " er's outfit. I gave them the snap­ Broadway, New York, N. Y. Please call Gloria at 625-6311. shots, so they could send them 10038. She would like to hear from you. home. In fact, one mess Sargeant was so pleased he told me it was open house for coffee any time I wanted it. Just help yourself, he said." Andersen also sent some shots of himself and Raymond to their parents. "They didn't know we would see each other," he said. The two men wrote home on the Simmela Leske, bom September Mildred Marie Thomas, born same letter, signed it and included 9, 1967, to the Fred M. Leskes, August 31, 1967, to the Jamie G. some photos. Duluth, Minn. Thomases, Pensacola, Fla. Andersen, a FOWT, joined the union in 1956 in the port of San Jo Nell Boyd, born August 26, George Frederick Gordon, Jr., 1967, to the Robert M. Boyds, born August 18, 1967, to the Brookhaven, Miss. George Gordons, Chester, Pa. vt' Money Due The Reynolds Metal Com­ pany — Marine Division — is holding unclaimed wages or disputed overtime for the fol­ lowing Seafarers: Daniel Hebior, Hoyt L. Hackney, William W. Conley, Grady L. Crews, J. W. Karr, Terriff G. Clark, Leakman H. Denton, Gerald P. Brown, Joseph B. Thmnassen, James M. Elwell, John Fancntt, Gemge S. Chance, Peter "T. Sassano, Vincente Arjona, Claude M. Sturgis, John B. Ramho, and Arthur M. Mattson. The above listed Seafarers should contact the company at the following address: Paymaster, Reynold Metals Company—^Marine Division, P. O. Box 2311, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403, Steven A. Todd, born Septem­ ber 10, 1966, to the James O. Todds, New Orleans, La. <1> Linda Marzett, born September 10, 1967, to the Grant Marzetts, Mobile, Ala. FOREIGN PAYOFF? tEAVl CIUN Seafarers are reminded thai when they leave a ship after article expire illa foreign port, the obligation to lea^^ clean ship for the next ?erew is the same as in any Statewide port. Attention to details of housed keeping and efforts to le^ quarters, messrooms and other working spaces clean will be appreciated by the new crew it comes aboard. Norcmber 10, 1967 LOG Mlchele Ayala, bora Septem­ ber 12,1967, to the Kiam Ayalas, Brooklyn, N.Y. Susan Dianne Myrex, bora Sep­ tember 15, 1967, to the Luther Myrexes, Prichard, Ala. ^ Phillip Grasso, bora September 24, 1967, to the Basil J. Grassos, Baton Rouge, La. FINAL DEPARTURES Edward Browning, 44: Brother Browning died on August 5 in Logan, West Va. A resident of New Orleans, he joined the Union in that port. He was a member of the deck department and sailed as AB and deck mainte­ nance. Browning served in the U.S. Navy for six years. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Sheila Clarke of Miami. Burial was in Vista Memorial Gardens in Dade County, Fla. Oliver Saunders, 41: Brother Saunders died on Sept. 19, while at sea off the coast of Japan. He was a crewmember on the Cities Service Baltimore. A member of the engine depart­ ment, Brother Saunders sailed as FOWT and pumpman. A native of Key West, Fla., he resided in New Orleans. Saunders served in the Navy during World War 11. He joined the SIU in New Or­ leans. Burial was in Mississippi. Gordon Finlay, 78: A heart ailment claimed the life of Sea­ farer Finlay, who died Sept 30 in Slidell Memorial Hospital, Slidell, La. He was on an SIU pension at the time of death. Brother Finlay was bora in Can­ ada and made his home in Slidell. An AB, he last sailed on the Seatrain New Jer­ sey. He joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1939. Sur­ viving is his wife, Dorothea. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cem­ etery, Slidell. Faustino Oijales, 67: Brother Orjales died on Jan. 17, in New Orleans, of a lung disease. A retired pensioner, he sail­ ed as a member of the steward de­ partment and held a chief steward's rating at the time of retirement. Bora in Spain, he made his home in New Orleans. His last ship was the Hercules Victory. Surviving is a sister, Cipriana Orjales of Spain. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Garden, Chalmette, La. Jacob Humstad, 58: Brother Humstad died on Oct. 2 in USPHS Hospital, Detroit. He sailed on the Great Lakes and joined the Union in the port of Frank^; fort. A member r of the deck de­ partment, he had an AB's rating. Born in Norway, Brother Hum­ stad lived in Benzonia, Mich. He was employed by the Ann Arbor Towing Co. Surviving is his wife, Florence, of Benzonia. Burial was in Benzonia Town^ip Cemetery. Hayden Henry, 41: Brother Henry died in Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Ga., on Sept. 26. He was born in Georgia and made his home in Min­ eral Bluff, Ga. Henry joined the Union in New York and sailed for over 20 years. He held a bosun's rating. He last sailed on the Penn Voyager. Sur­ viving is his wife, Elizabeth, of Mineral Bluff. The burial was in Toccoa Baptist Cemetery, Morganton Fannin, Ga. Irving Bickford, 40: Brother Bickford died in USPHS Hospital, San Francisco, on Sept. 26, from a brain ailment. He sailed as AB since joining the Union in the port of San Francisco. A native of Alle­ gan, Mich., Bick­ ford lived in San Jose, Calif. His last ship was the Ocean Evelyn. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Rachel Scales. Hugh Fonche 53: Brother Fouche passed away on Sept. 14, at Cobb Memorial Hospital, Phenix City, Ala. A na­ tive of Georgia, he had resided in Dawson, G a. Brother Fouche sailed as electrian and joined the Union in the port of New York. His last ship was the Arizpa. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 / ' " *! | • || I would like to receive ^e SEAFARERS LOG—please put my ' I name on your malting list, (frtnt Mormation) Tracy Evan Lawrence, bora October 15, 1967, to the Herbert D. Lawrences, Norfolk, Va. Brian Cousineaa, born October 4, 1967, to the Lorn Cousineaus, Alpena, Mich. I r NAAAE ........,.. ... . ....... ...,,. . *•.. •5 I STREET ADDRESS CITY ......................,,, STATE....,.., ZIP.,.. t -i-;, I TO AVOID DUPLICATIONS If you are an old subscriber and have a chahge I of address, please give your former address belov/s | ADDRESS Carl Andrew Bergstrom, bora September 5, 1967, to the James F. Bergstroms, Davis, W. Va. CITY a • • • • • • • • * * .ee • • • e • ee * • a . STATE *. • • V• e e • » ZIP. * , a , , a . * a . | h �November 10, 1967 UNFAIR IXH tABOR DO NOT BUY SEAFARERS LOG 8AN JUAN (Sem-Lmnd). October 8— Chairman, Thomaa E. Markham; SeereUry, Thomaa E. Markham. No beefi reported by department delegatea. Motion made to write letter of proteat resardingr recent contract raiae. Motion was made to elect a new ship's delegate. Members aaked that the old deicgate contlnne, as he did a very good job last trip. MJKE Vicrmar (Victory Carrier.), ir Seafaien and their families am urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CTO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) st/ Stitzel-Weller Distffleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Sffll," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) <|> Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) 2« — Cbaiman, Henry SeoMtaiy. Harold P. DuCioux. No beets and no AUipuled OT reportad by department driegatea. Brother Hmry SchwartE was elected to serve as new ship's deleUBte. It was suggested that the next eww do not sign articles until maeUae ,ia put on .MM DIOEST of SIU MEETINGS —— Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) r i Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlitc lii^agc Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) vtf { "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) / \1> h ^ t i' ^. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Prodncts (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) i •y 5- / i, ' / fL |y- 1; s i'. :4- Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) 4> Magic Chef Pan Pacific Divirion (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) DEL ORG (Delta), October 16—Chair­ man, Waiter CoUey; Secretary. W. H. Simmons. Brother 'Taylor, ship's dele­ gate, reported that Brother CcUiey, chairman and bosun, and ail the ship's crew did a fine job in bringing in a clean ship. It was a pleasure to sail with this Crew. $81.08 in ship's fund. Steward thanked all hands for their com>eration in all matters and making this a fine voyage. STEEL FLTBR (Isthmian), October 16—Chairman, D. McMollen: Seeratary, Jiuin Cruz. Ship's driegate reported that everything is Tunning amoiiitldy wf^ no beefs. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department fm a job w«U done. -JBndliar seeve.. 'tm. (Istbmian}. OeJAhn W. Tltompaottt liMex. 42.00 in Ahip'e fond. Mo bMfs iMMted by department driegntes. BtMlanr Aubrey l- Waters was eieerited to aervn as new ahip'a dele­ gate. INGER (Reynolds Metals), October 22 —Chairman, O. ESquivel; Secretary, I.. Bennett. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a job welt done. ALICE BROWN (States Marine), Oc­ tober 24—Chairman, S. Lencewicz: Sec­ retary, G. Wright. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother H. Ramos was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. BRIGHAH VICTORT (States Marine). September 19—Chairman, Edward K. Dooley; Secretary, Victor J. Stallone. Balance of $140.66 in movie fund. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported by department delegates. ttEL NORTE (befta), September if —Chairman, Reuben Belletty; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. $92.88 in ship's fund and $80.50 in movie fund. Brother Jean Latapie will remain as ship's delegate for another voyage. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. DEL NORTE (Delta), October 22— Chairman, Reuben Belletty; Secretary, BUI Kaiser, hkiualization of OT still is unsettled in deck department. Every­ thing is running smoothly in engine and steward department. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Oc­ tober 22—Chairman, Angel Seda; Se^ retary, Dan Butts. $8.60 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion was made that the steward order a new washing machine for the crew. 8BAMAR (Calmar), October 18—Chair­ man, W. O'Brien; Secretary, W. O'Brien. No disputed OT reported by diriment delegates. Brother Oliver Lewis waa elected to serve as ship's delegate. Page Fifteen ' Ryan. fT.OO m s^s fasd. Xastter to he sent to Uniwi rtgnMteg uneinpleivnent oompensation during printer monUia. Letter to he sent to haH in Detroit about mates doing work on deck. Cn^BL ROVER (Isthmian). SeptenAer 28—Chairman, R. B. Barnes; Secretary, W. Piricel. Ship's delegate reported tiait alt is running smoothly. Mlotion made that any Union member with fifteen yean SIU sea time on discharges can retire with foU retirement benefits re­ gardless of age. This motion goes on record with the full unanimous vote of all A bo<Uc members present at this meeting. TRANSONTARIO (Hudson Water­ ways), October IS—Chairman, Ronald Lawrence; Secretary, Rielmrd D. Runkle. Brother WUliam T. Bes^ry was elected to serve as new ship's driegate. Some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. THETIS (Ryan), September 24— Chairman, J. M. Davis; Secretary, D. McTernan. Brother Henry Simmons was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $9.72 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in engine department. BAYLOR VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), October Id—Chairman, Paul Franco; Secretary, James Lippincott. Brother James Lippincott was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. CHATHAM (Waterman), October 26— Chairman, J. Canales; Secretary, L. Spina. Brother Curtis Hatehel waa elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. , CHATHAM ^Waterman), October 1— Chairman, CKarles 'Secretary, Sidney A. Garner. Some disputed OT in deck department, otherwise everything Is running smoothly. Motion made that the LOG carry a column stating what new benefits the SIU officials are planning to get into idle new SIU contract. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate and to the steward department for a job well done. HALCYON PANTHER (Halcyon), Oc­ tober 18—Chairman, George R. Stanley; Secretary, A. W. Hutcherson. $26.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother Bill Pad­ gett, ship's delegate, reported that every­ thing is running smoothly with a good crew on board. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Oc­ tober 22'—Chairman, Frank B^asia; Secretary, R. R. Hacaraeg. $26.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department and galley. Special vote of thanks to the following: AS Frank Balasia; AB Frank Gages and ship's delegate B. DeBoissiete, for a job well done. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds . shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Eiarl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on ihe proper sheets and in tte proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of sny individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. Hie Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings NewOrieans . Dec. 12—^2:30 p-ra. Dec. 13—^2:30 p.nL Mobfle WUmington . Dec. 18—^2:00 p-m. SsD Francisco Dec.20—2:00pjii. .Dec. 22—^2:00 pju. Seattle New York .. .Dec. 4—^2:30 pjB. nOadelphia .Dec. 5—^2:30 pan. BaltimoK .. .Dec. 6-;-2:30 p.Bi. Detroit .... .Dec. 8-^2:30p.m. Houston ... . Dec. 11—^2:30 p.in. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Dec. 4—^2:00 p.ni. Alpena Dec. 4—^7:00 p.ni. Buffalo Dec. 4—7:00p.ni. Chicago Dec. 4—^7:00 p.ni. Cleveland ... Dec. 4—7:00 p.ni. Duiuth Dec. 4—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ...Dec. 4—^7:00p.m. Great. Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago . .. .Dec. 12—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Dec. 13—7:30 p.m. Duiuth Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . . .Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. Toledo Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. Detroit Dec. 11—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. Dec. 11—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans . Dec. 12—5:00 p.m. Mobile Dec. 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Dec. 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Dec. 6—5:00 p.m. Norfolk ....Dec. 7—5:00p.m. Houston .... Dec. 11—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Dec. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Dec. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Dec. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jeisey CityDec. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Oirleans .Dec. 12—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Dec. 13—7:00 p.m. New York .. .Dec. 4—7:00 p.m. Phiiadelphia .Dec. 5—^7:00p.m. Baltimore . .. Dec. 6—7:00 p.m. tHonston .. .Dec. 11—^7:00 p.m. SiU AllaiHic, Gtilf, L^es & Inland Watm Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial WoHcers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shapard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robart Matthaws SECRETARY-TREASURER A! Karr HEAD9UARTERS ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE. Md *75 4th Ava., Iklyn. HY »-**00 127 Rivar St. EL 4-3*1* 121* E. Baltimora St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 Stat# St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y. 735 Washington St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO. Ill 93B3 Ewing Avo. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9S70 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jofforson Avo. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 VI 3-4741 FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON. Tax JACKSONVILLE. Fla JERSEY CITY. N.J P.O. Box 2B7 415 Main St. EL 7-244! 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 2*06 Paarl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomary St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE. Ala I South Lawronco St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS. La NORFOLK. Va PHILADELPHIA. Pa *30 Jackson Avo. Tol. 529-754* 115 3rd St. Tal. *22-1692 2*04 S. 4th St. DE *-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 Sovanth St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.. 350 Fraemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R 1313 Farnandax Juntos Stop 20 Tol. n4-2S48 SEAULE. Wash. ... • 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo BOS Dol Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tol. 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. .. SOS N. Marina Ava. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Banit 834-2528 Ste. Marie. Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ YOKOHAMA. Japan. . Isaya BIdg.. Room 801 port News. 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku $ Meeting held at Galveston wharves. I 204971 Ext. 281 PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumetances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately he reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union balls. Ail members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings. they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, ineluding service on rank-and-file committees. Becaase these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the nxerohership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. Ail Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may he discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any monber feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or thet he has been denied his constitntional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he ohonld immediately notify SIU President Pan! Hall at headquarters by certified mall, retnm receipt rcqnested. �Vol. XXIX No. 23 SEAFARERS.LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Ift m ii •s"- Your Shipboard Library W^VRING long weeks and months at sea a Sea­ farer finds himself with plenty of leisure time on his htmds and no place to go beyond the confines of the vessel which is his temporary home. While many members enjoy a good game of cards or chess, or writing letters to friends and family ashore, most Seafarers agree that reading is one of their favorite pastimes—both for enter­ tainment and self-improvement. To fill the growing demand for reading ma­ terial on board its contracted ships, the SEV inau­ gurated its Seafarers hog Library program in 1953, Under the program, each SlU-manned vessel receives a new assortment of paperback volumes every three months. These new titles are taken aboard by the Union's patrolmen or representatives when they meet the ships for payoffs, SIU library packages also are delivered on a regular basis to all U,S, Public Health Service Hospitals and libraries are maintained in all SIU membership halls. With special care to see that a wide range of subjects are covered, no fewer than 200 new books are received on each ship every year and a total of more than 2,5 million pocket-sized volumes have been delivered to Seafarers since the program was instituted. V'-. lii" r -• i • • 'Vgii � 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 10, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU-CREWED JASMINA BUCKS HURRICANE TO RESCUE 18 GERMAN SEAMEN U.S. FLEET IN DANGER OF ‘LIQUIDATION’ IF DECLINE CONTINUES, HALL WARNS RUNAWAY OPERATORS ‘SCUTTLING’ FLEET CONGRESSMAN WARNS AT MTD MEETING SIU REPRESENTATIVES TESTIFY ON NEED FOR QUALITY IN FEDERAL BARGAINING SENATE COMMITTEE OKS HIKE IN SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS PRO AND CON HALL STRESSES NEED TO UPGRADE WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION LAWS HOUSE-PASSED MEAT INSPECTION BILL FAILS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION ‘MAD BEAR’ ANDERSON CONTINUES FIGHT TO PRESERVE INDIAN RESERVATIONS YOUR SHIPBOARD LIBRARY 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 11/10/1967 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. XXIX, No. 23 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/36da26de8fca59881702fb212107f5ed.PDF 2ed29e0576e99c2045c8b44d7de1eb01 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSaLOG Vol XXIX No. 22 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO V1 ^T^HE SllJ-contracted Panocermic Faith scmk in the North Pacific Ocean early this month at the height of a violent Storm, Only five Seafarers survived the trag­ edy, Three are known to be dead and at least 14 more are missing and pre­ sumed dead by the Coast Guard, Ships of four nations conducted a sixday search of the disaster area (indUmted by an X on bottom of map at right) but failed to find any sign of more survivors. A Coast Guard investigation into the cause of the vessel's sinking was sched­ uled to get under way in San Francisco this week. For complete details and pictures, see back page. Pacific Ocean House Ok's Separate MARAD By Margtn of 324 to 44 Story Page 3 r'' '*'• �October 27, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Two [nfone U.S. Cargo Preference laws To Upgrade Maritime, Hail Urges Report of International President by Paul Hall The recent passage by the House of Representatives of a bill calling WASHINGTON—^Any new U.S. maritime program that calls for increased ship construction but fails to provide for adequate cargoes to be carried aboard American-flag vessels will be mean­ for establishment of an independent Federal Maritime Administration ingless, Paul Hall, president of the six-million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, can be of great and far-reaching significance. stated in a signed editorial ap­ As the first official legislative step toward placing the maritime industry on an equal footing with other industries, H.R. 159 may well pearing in the October issue of ment in the domestic economy." fishing fleet. Charging that the U.S. is "los­ be the key to saving the American merchant marine from ultimate the MTD's monthly publication, It is "an integral part of the world­ wide prestige of America," he ing the race for the resources of disaster at the hands of an apathetic Administration. Maritime. added. the sea," he noted that Russia "There's no point to building The great majority of us, both in the maritime industry and in "We grant federal aid, almost is far ahead in the expansion of new ships just to see them go without question, to public high­ the organized labor movement generally, have long been united behind its fishing fleet and has in­ directly from the shipyards to the ways and airports," Hall con­ creased its catch by 250 percent those in the Congress who realize as we do that no great nation can boneyards," said Hall, who is also tinued. "We used public sums to since 1953 while that of the U. S. remain great without a strong and competitive commercial fleet. president of the SIU. get the railroads started and we're has fallen sharply from its post­ During the long years of neglect since MARAD was absorbed by "We have to begin to enforce still using tax dollars to keep our war peak. the Department of Commerce, the U.S. merchant marine has declined the cargo-preference laws," he airlines in business. McGavin pointed up the neces­ steadily in all areas while the merchant fleets of other nations have said, and "make sure that Ameri­ "We must now be prepared to sity of a "firm national policy" been on government-subsidized programs of consistent growth. can-flag ships are receiving what make the same kind of invest­ designed to "improve the condi­ the law says they should receive: ment in our merchant fleet—in Our gross tonnage has gone down in most categories and some tions of U. S. fishermen and the A minimum of 50 percent of all shipping and in shipbuilding, and 80 per cent of what remains is 20 years old or more. Our shipyards U. S. fishing industry." To be in­ government-generated cargoes, not for all segments of the industry, and shipyard workers no longer work at capacity and many of the cluded in this policy he recom­ a maximum of 50 percent. not just a favored few." yards have closed down entirely. Cargo preference laws, designed for mended tax incentives for vessel In short. Hall concluded, "We construction and modernization, the protection of American-flag shipping, have been circumvented "In addition, we must provide sufficient operating subsidies so must invest in our merchant mar­ more technological research, large- or loosely interpreted. that our ships can compete in the ine .. . because it is good for the scale production of fish protein The evidence has been almost endless that the interests of American world market against the low-wage nation." concentrates and stepped up con­ maritime has been constantly pushed aside to further the pet schemes shipping of foreign countries." U. S. Lags in Fishing servation efforts. or international arrangements of bureaucrats in various departments U. S. Prestige affected "If we fail to act," he warned, of the Executive branch of government. If the White House has not In a related article in the same Declaring the real need for gov­ issue of the magazine, Peter M. "We'll be conceding the race for encouraged this practice, it certainly has done nothing whatever to ernment investment in the mer­ McGavin, executive secretary- the ocean's resources to the Rus­ stop it. chant marine, the MTD president treasurer of the MTD, called for sians and they will be one step For almost three years we have waited for the Administration to pointed out that U.S.-flag shipping a "heavy government commit­ closer to their avowed goal of make good on its promise to come forth with a reasonable policy not only "is an indespensible aux­ ment" to America's "outmoded" 'burying' this country." for the U.S. merchant marine and for three years the Administration iliary to the military in time of has kept both Congress* and the maritime industry waiting in vain. emergency" and a "major factor Progress cannot be achieved with empty promises, and continued in our international economic evasive doubletalk by Cabinet.-members, now in the Administration, relations," but also "a vital elewho know nothing—and care less—-"about maritime needs can only lead to further chaos and decay. Uyes US Bar Vessds SaUing To N. Vietnam WASHINGTON — All ships and ship's captains who deal with Cuba or North Vietnam would be barred from U.S. ports imder an amendment to this year's foreign aid bill proposed by Representa­ tive Qaude Pepper (D-Fla.) and already approved by the House. The bill is currently before Senate and House members for confer­ ences on certain issues that remain unresolved. Urging retention of his amend­ ment, Pepper sent letters to the chairman and members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee comprising the foreign aid conference group. Clear SSgn of Intent Pepper wrote that approval given by the House "is a clear sign of their determined intent to put a stop to such traffic by ships flying the flag of countries that profess friendship with the United States." He continued: "The House left no doubt that it feels these countries should be helping us in our effort in behalf of freedom, rather than carrying on a brisk trade with the active enemies of freedom in Southeast Asia and in the Western Hemi­ sphere." Under Pepper's amendment, ships which have transported go^s or personnel to or from North Vietnam or Cuba, would be denied accfess to all U.S. Ports. In addition, it would also pro­ hibit such access to any vessel commander who at any time had taken a ship to either of these countries while they were under Communist regimes. SlU-UIW Wins Bargaining Rights On Fish Processing Ship Northgate SAN DIEGO—^The SIUNA-affiliated United Industrial Work­ ers of North America, Pacific District, have successfully conclude negotiations with Westgate-Califomia Foods, Inc., operators of the floating crab processing plant ^ One of the important features Northgate. of the Northgate is this outrigger George Issel, Director of the rail system. It allows live storage UlW-Pacific District, announced of a large quantity of king crab. the conclusion of negrtiations and As fast as the smaller fishing ves­ welcomed the 50-man crew of the sels come alongside, their catch Northgate into the UIW. can be unloaded and stored alive. The Northgate is a self-pro­ Thus, backlogs in processing do pelled seafood processing vessel. not delay the fishermen. It is equipped with its own en­ Qnick Cooking gines to take it to the fishing area When the processing line is where it will operate, in Alaskan waters, between Kodiak Island ready for another load of king and Dutch Harbor in the Aleu­ crab, the net which has been held the longest is hoisted aboard the tians. Northgate. Continuous conveyor belts take the crabs through auto­ matic machinery where they are SEAFARER&^LOG cleaned and the -heads are re­ moved. After thorough washing in a tank, the crabs are trans­ Oct. 27, 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 22 Official Publication of the ported by belt to the cooker. Seafarers International Union Here, in a continuous belt process, of North America, they are exposed to a temperature Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes of 203° for 22 minutes. and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO After cooking, the crabs are Executive Board transported by belt to a processing PAUL HALL, President line below deck. Here, workers CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Free. Vice-President inspect the crabs, shuck the legs AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS off the bodies, break them in the Sec.-Treat. Vico-President ROBERT MATTHEWS right places and sort them. The Vice-President crab parts are then put through QERBERT BRAND rollers which squeeze the meat out Director of Organizing and Publications of the shell. The shell is discarded Managing Editor overboard, while the meat is pack­ MIKE POLLACK aged in five pound polyethylene Staff Writers bags. PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN FRANK MARQIOTTA STEVE STEINBERG Pikllihed bIwMkly it 810 Rhodi iilind Avenis N.E., Wuhinaton, D. C. 20018 ky thi Seifirerj International Union, Atlantle, Gilf, Lakta and Inland Waten Dlitriei, AFL-CIO, 675 Foirth Avinae, Brooklyn, B.Y. 11232. Tel. HVaelnth 9-6600. Second elate poitaie paid at Waihlnaton, D. e. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Porn 3579 eardi ihoild ke tent to Seafarert International Union, Atlantle, Gait, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foartk Avenae, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. Fast Freezing Pure water is then added and the crab is placed on fast freeze plates. Here, at thirty below zero, the meat is flash frozen to protect quality and flavor. The freezing capacity of the Northgate is 75 tons a day. After freezing, the crab is transported by fork-lift truck to storage rooms which are maintained at a temperature zero degrees fahrenheit. Recent actions of Congress, in banning the construction of-any U.S. naval or merchant vessels in foreign shipyards and in reserving to itself the right to authorize funds for maritime programs, were a clear indication of"growing Legislative impatience with the Ad­ ministration's haphazard handling of America's merchant marine affairs. The latest House action in passing H.R. 159 by such a large majority is obvious proof that tolerance of Administration stalling on maritime is all but exhausted. There can be little doubt that the White House announcement some weeks ago that a "great new maritime program" would be proposed within "a week or 10 days" was hardly more than an Administration hoax carefully calculated as a delaying action to any formal vote on an independent MARAD. When this became apparent, the House of Representatives acted swiftly for passage and sound reasoning dictates that the Senate grant its approval with similar speed. The next step is for Congress to follow through, without delay, with a U.S. maritime program of its own for the Federal Maritime Administration to administer. As a great world power whose entire national and economic future could very well hang in the balance, we cannot afford to wait any longer. The Administration has shirked its responsibility long enough. The crew of the world's largest and most diversified seafood proc­ essing vessel, the Northgate, are now represented by the SlUNAafRliated United Industrial Workers of North America. The Northgate will operate in Alaskan waters, between Kodiak Island and Dutch Harbor in*,'the Aleutians. Its primary product will be Alaska King Crab, but.,..the plant can also process other types of seafood as well. �October 27, 1967 Page Three SEAFARERS LOG Measure Passes by 324 to 44 Vote 324 Coi^ressmen Favw Bill For Mependeot MARAD The House of Representatives passed on October 17, 1967, a bill which would create an independent Maritime Adminis­ tration. The tally was 324 to 44. Below is a complete list of House members showing how they voted on the measure. Votes in Favor—324 Watklns H. Abbitt (D-Va.) Thomas G. Abernethr (D.>MlS8.) E. Ross Adair (R.-Ind.) Brock Adams (D.-Wash.) Joseph P. Addabbo (D.-N.Y.) John B. Anderson (R.-III.) William R. Anderson (D-Tenn.) Georgre W. Andrews (D.-AIa.) Mark Andrews (R.-N.Dak.) Frank Annnnzio (D.-III.) Leslie C. Arends (R.-III.) John M. Ashbrook (R.-Ohio) Robert T. Ashmore (D.-S.C.) William H. Ayres (R.-Ohio) Walter S. Barind (D.-Nev.) William A. Barrett (D.-Fa.) William H. Bates (R.-Ma8s.) James F. Battin (R.-Mont.) Paste Belcher (R.-Okla.) AIphonzoBell (R.-Calif.) Charles E. Bennett (D.-FIa.) E. Y. Berry (R.-S.Dak.) Jackson E. Betts (R.-Ohio) Edward G. Blester. Jr. (R,-Pa.) Benjamin B. Blackburn (R.-Ga.) Leonard R. Blanton (D.-Tenn.) John A. Blatnik (D.-Minn.) Eklward P. Roland (D.-Mass.) Frank T. Bow (R.-Ohio) Frank J. Brasco (D.-N.Y.) Donald G. Brotzman (R.-Colo.) George E. Brown, Jr. (D.-Calif.) Garry Brown (R.-Mich.) Clarence J. Brown, Jr. (R.-Ohio) James T. Broyhili (R.-N.C.) Joel T. Broyhili (R.-Va.) John H. Buchanan, Jr. (R.-Ala.) J. Herbert Burke (R.-FIa.) James A. Burke (D.-Mass.) Phillip Burton (D.-Calif.) Laurence J. Burton (R.-Utah) George H. W. Bush (R.-Tex.) James A. Byrne (D.-Pa.) John W. Byrnes (R.-Wis.) William T. Cahill (R.-N.J.) Hugh L. Carey (D.-N.Y.) Tim Lee Carter (R.-Ky.) . Robert R. Casey (D.-Tex.) Elford A. Cederberg (R.-Mich.) Emanuel Celler (D.-N.Y.) Charles El. Chamberlain (R.-Mich.) Donald D. Clancy (R.-Ohio) Frank M. Clark (D.-Pa.) Don H. Clausen (B;-Calif.) Deiwin M. Clawson (R.-Calif.) James C. Cleveland (R.-N.H.) Jeffery Cohelan (D.-Calif.) Harold R. Collier (R.-Ill.) William Meyers Colmer (D.-Miss.) Barber B. Conable, Jr. (]^-N.Y.) Silvio O. Conte (R.-Mass.) Robert J. Corbett (R.-Pa.) James C. Corman (D.-Calif.) William G. Cowster (R..Ky.) Glenn C. Cunningham (R.-Nebr.) Thomas B. Curtis (R.-Mo.) iBmilio Q. Daddaiio (D.-Conn.) Dominick V. Daniels (D.-N.J.) John W. Davis (D.-Ga.) Glenn R. Davis (R.-Wis.) Eligio de la Garza (D.-Tex. 1 James J. l)elaney (D.-N.Y.) Robert V. Denney (R.-Nebr.) John H. Dent (D.-Pa.) Edward J. Derwinski (R.-lll.) Samuel L. Devine (R.-Ohio) William L. Dickinson (R.-Ala.) John E. Dingell (D.-Mich.) Robert J. Dole (R.-Kana.) Harold D. Donohne (D.-Mass.) William J. B. Dom (D.-S.C.) John Dowdy (D.-Tex.) Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.) Thaddeus J. Dulski (D.-N.Y.) John James Duncan (R.-Tenn.) Florence P. Dwyer (R.-N.J.) Robert C. Eckhardt (D.-Tex.) Ed Edmondson (D.-Okla.) Jack Edwards (R.-Ala.) Edwin W. Edwards (D.-La.) Joshua Eiiberg (D.-Pa.) Marvin L. Elsch (R.-Micb.) Edwin D. lEIshelman (R.-Pa.) Leonard Farbstein (D.-N.Y.) Michael A. Feighan (D.-Ohio) Paul A. Fino (R.-N.Y.) Daniel J. Flood (D.-Pa.) John J. Flynt, Jr. (D.-Ga.) Gerald R. Ford (R.-Mich.) William D. Ford (D.-Mich.) Donald M. Fraser (D.-Minn.) Peter H. B. Frelinghuysen (R.-N.J.) Samuel N. Friedel (D.-Md.) James G. Fulton (R.-Pa.) Don Fuqua (D.-Fla.) Nick Galifianakis (D.-N.C.) Cornelius E. Gallagher (D.-N.J.) James C. Gardner (R.-N.C.) Edward A. Garmatz (D.-Md.) Ezekiel C. Gathings (D.-Ark.) Thomas S. Gettys (D.-S.C.) Robert N. Giamo (D.-Conn.) Sam M. Gibbons (D.-Fla.) Jacob H. Gilbert (D.-N.Y.) Henry B. Gonzalez (D.-Tex.) George A. Goodling (R.-Pa.) Kenneth J. Gray (D.-lll.) Eldith Green (D.-Ore.) William J. Green (D.-Pa.) Martha W. Griffiths (D.-Hieh.) H. R. Gross (R.-Ioiwa) James R. Grover (R.-N.Y.) Charles S. Gnbster (R.-Calif.) Edward J. Gnmey (R.-FIa.) G. Elliott Hagan (D.-Ga.) James A. Haley (D.-Fla.) Durward G. Hall (R.-Mo.) Charles A. Halleck (R.-lnd.) Seymour Halpern (R.-N.Y.) John Paul Hammerschmidt (R.-Ark.) James M. Hanley (D.-N.Y.) Richard T. Hanna (D.-Calif.) George V. Hansen (R.-ldaho) Julia B. Hansen (D.-Wash.) CliFord P. Hansen (R.-Wyo.) William H. Harsha (R.-Ohio) James Harvey (R.-Mich.) William D. Hathaway (D.-Maine) Augustus F. Hawkins (D.-Calif.) Margaret M. Heckler (R.-Mass.) Henry Helstoski (D.-N.J.) David N. Henderson (D.-N.C.) Floyd V. Hicks (D.-Wash.) Frank Horton (R.-N.Y.) Craig Hosmer (R.^alif.) James J. Howard (D.-N.J.) W. R. Hull, Jr. (D.-Mo.) William L. Hungate (D.-Mo.) John E. Hunt (R.-N.J.) Edward Hutchinson (R.-Mich.) Richard H. Ichord (D.-Mo.) Charles S. Joelson (D.-N.J.) Harold T. Johnson (D.-CaliL) Albert W. Johnson (R.-Pa.) Robert E. Jones (D.-Ala.) Walter B. Jones (D.-N.C.) Frank M. Karsten (D.-Mo.) Joseph lE. Karth (R.-Minn.) James Kee (R.-W.Va.) Hastings Keith (R.-Mass.) Edna F. Kelly (D.-N.Y.) Cecil R. King (D.-Calif.) Carieton J. King (R.-N.Y.) Michael J. Kirwan (D.-Ohio) Thomas S. Kleppe (R.-N.Dak.) Horace R. Kornegay (D.-N.C.) Theodore R. Kupferman (R.-N.Y.) Dan H. Kuykendaii (R.-Tenn.) Peter N. Kyros (D.-Maine) Robert L. Leggett (D.-Calif.) Alton Lennon (D.-N.C.) Glenard P. Lipscomb (R..-Calif.) Sherman P. Lloyd (R.-Utah) Speedy O. Long (D.-La.) Clarence D. Long (D.-Md.) Donald E. Lnkens (R.-Ohio) Richard D. McCarthy (D.-N.Y.) James A. McClure (R.-ldaho) William M. McCulloch (R.-Ohio) Joseph M. McDade (R.-Pa.) Jack H. McDonald (R.-Mfch.) Robert C. McEwen (R.-N.Y.) Torbert H. Macdonald (D.-Mass.) Clark MacGregor (R.-Minn.) Hervey G. Machen (D.-Md.) William S. Hailliard (R.-Calif.) John O. Marsh, Jr. (D.-Va.) David T. Martin (R.-Nebr.) Robert B. Mathias (R.-Ca]if.) Charles M. Mathias (R.-Md.) Spart M. Matsunaga (D.-Hawaii) Loyd Meeds (D.-Wash.) Thomas J. Meskill (R.-Con.) Robert H. Michel (R.-111.) George P. Miller (D.-Calif.) Clarence E. Miller (R.-Ohio) Wilbur D. Mills (D.-Ark.) Joseph G. Minish (D.-N.J.) Patsy T. Mink (D.-Hawaii) William E. Minshall (R.-Ohio) Chester L. Mize (R.-Kans.) John S. Monagan (D.-Conn.) Arch A. Moore, Jr. (R.-W.Va.) Thomas E. Morgan (D.-Pa.) Thomas G. Morris (D.-N.Mex.) F. Bradford Morse (R.-Ma8s.) Rogers C. B. Morton (R.-Md.) Charles A. Mosher (R.-Ohio) WUIiam T. Murphy (D.-lll.) John M. Mnyihy (D.-N.Y.) John T. Myers (R.-lnd.) William H. Natcher (D.-Ky.) Ancher Helsen (R.-Minn.) William Nichols (D.-Ala.) Barratt O'Hara (D.-lll.) James G. O'Hara (D.-Mich.) Alvin E. O'Konski (R.-Wis.) Maston O'Neal (D.-Ga.) Thomas P. O'Neill (D.-Mass.) Richard L. Ottinger (D.-N.Y.) Otto Passman (D.-La.) Edward J. Patten (D.-N.J.) Thomas M. Pelly (R.-Wash.) Claude Pepper (D.-Fla.) Carl D. Perkins (D.-Ky.) Jerry L. Pettis (R.-Calif.) Philip J. Philbin (D.-Mass.) Otis G. Pike (D.-N.Y.) Alexander Pirnie (R.-N.Y.) W. R. Poage (D.-Tex.) Richard H. Polf (R.-Va.) Howard W. Pollock (R.-Alaska) Joe Pool (D.-Tex.) Melvin Price (D.-HI.) Robert D. Price (R.-Tex.) David H. Pryor (D.-Ark.) Roman C. Pucinskl (D.-lll.) Albert H. Quie (R.-Minn.) James H. Quillen (R.-Tenn.) Thomas F.Railsback (R.-I11.) William J. Randan (D.-Mo.) Charlotte T. Reid (R.-I11.) Ben Rcifel (R.-S.Dak.) Ed Reinecke (R.-Calif.) John J. Rhodes (R..Ariz.) George M. Rhodes (D.-Pa.) Donald W. Riegle, Jr. (R.-Mich.) L. Mendel Rivers (D.-S.C.) (Continued on page 70) House OK's Separate MARAD Bill; Passage Hinges on Senate Action WASHINGTON—An independent Maritime Administration last week moved a big step closer to realization when the House of Representatives passed a bill calling for its creation by a vote of 324 to 44. The bill, H.R. 159, now will be referred to the Senate Commerce Committee for consideration. The overwhelming House apHouse passage of H.R. 159 was MARAD in the Department of proval of the bill—by a majority a partial culmination of a cam­ Transportation, opposition has re­ of more than seven to one—was paign begun last year by the SIU, mained vigorous. In hearings held hailed by the AFL-CIO Maritime the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades on the establishment of an in­ Trades Department which also Department and most other seg­ dependent agency last summer by predicted swift passage of similar ments of maritime labor and the House Merchant Marine and legislation by the Senate. management. Fisheries Committee, dozens of A joint statement issued by Legislative support for an in­ witnesses displayed strong unity MTD President Paul Hall and dependent MARAD had increased jn the view that the merchant mar­ Peter M. McGavin, the Depart­ steadily to the point where some ine would sink to even lower ment's executive secretary-treasur­ 104 separate bills similar to Gar- depths under Boyd's control than er, declared that the House action matz's were introduced to the 90th it has from years of neglect in the was "compelling evidence that Congress—27 of them at its open­ Commerce Department. Congress is fed up with Adminis­ ing session last January. Under the Merchant Marine tration stalling on a maritime A major victory was scored Act of 1936, the Maritime Admin­ program." last year when the Congress de­ istration was independent and the "Since January 1965," the state­ feated by a two-to-one vote— U.S. Merchant Marine flourished ment said, "we have waited for largely through the efforts of the as second to none in the world. the Administration to make good same legislators who supported an However, the -Reorganization its promise to come forward with independent agency this year— Plans of 1950 and 1961 placed a new maritime program. We are an Administration bid to take MARAD under the jurisdiction still waiting. MARAD out of the Department of the Department of Commerce. "The House vote on an inde­ of Commerce and turn it over to Since that time, U.S. maritime has pendent agency is proof that Con­ Secretary Alan S. Boyd's new been in a steady decline—starved gress will not wait any longer. Transportation Department. and ignored by a succession of Ad­ Creation of a new Maritime Ad­ Although the White House is ministrations—toward the critical ministration, free of the restraints still said to favor inclusion of state it is in today. of being under a Cabinet-level Sec­ retary and capable of going direcently to the President and Congress, will be in a position to move forward with a program to restore our shipping, shipbuilding and maritime research and de­ velopment." Congress Holds Solutions MEBA District 2 has advised the Pacific Maritime Associ­ Hall, who is also president of ation and its member companies on the West Coast that it now the SIU, and "McGavin called has licensed marine engineers available for employment, which upon the Senate to "move forward eliminates the necessity of hav- ^ for some time a licensed engineer with all possible speed to approve the independent agency bill, so ing PMA vessels sail with non­ training program. "As a direct result of this pro­ that the Administration will realize professional unlicensed person­ the Mnse of urgency that prevails nel in lieu of professional licensed gram, we now have available licensed engineers in all licensed on Capitol Hill for revitalizing our marine engineers. Raymond T. McKay, presi­ ratings who are seeking employ­ merchant marine." "We hope the House will now dent of District 2, said that ment. We have been informed follow up this vote for maritime he had sent a letter to Rocco that you intend shortly to place independence by devising and Siciliano, president of PMA, stat­ an unlicensed 'apprentice engi­ passing its own program for en­ ing that he wanted it to be "clear­ neer' aboard each ship under con­ larging and modernizing our mer­ ly understood that we are not tract to PMA which lacks a chant fleet," the statement con­ offering to replace any licensed licensed engineer as called for by engineers. We are only seeking the contract. tinued. "This is to inform you that "Obviously," Hall and McGavin to protect the professional calling concluded, "the only source of of the licensed marine engineers District 2, MEBA now has help for this industry is the Con­ by making available to PMA licensed marine engineers avail­ gress, for the Administration has qualified licensed marine engineer­ able for employment, which elimi­ made it clear, during nearly three ing officers whose jobs would nates the necessity of having PMA years of delaying tactics, that it is otherwise be filled by unlicensed, vessels sail with non-professional, unlicensed personnel in lieu of either unwilling or unable to pro­ unqualified apprentices." professional licensed marine engi­ For some time. District 2, vide solutions for the problems neers. MEBA has operated a licensed which plague us on the high seas." "We would like it to be clearly Leading off a brisk debate on engineering training program H.R. 159 prior to the vote of jointly with the Seafarers Inter­ understood that we are not offer­ approval was its author. Repre­ national Union and its affiliates. ing to replace any licensed engi­ sentative Edward A. Garmatz As a result of this program Dis­ neers. We are only seeking to (D-Md.), Chairman of the House trict 2 advised PMA that it protect the professional calling of Merchant Marine and Fisheries now has available licensed engi­ the licensed marine engineers by Committee. He declared that what neers in all licensed ratings who making available to PMA quali­ fied licensed marine engineering is needed is an administrator who are seeking employment. officers whose jobs would other­ McKay informed PMA and will think exclusively of maritime wise be filled by unlicensed, un­ its member companies that be­ and called the bill "vital to the future health and welfare of the fore any so-called apprentice qualified apprentices. "You are hereby advised that engineers are shipped, the com­ merchant marine." Representative Leonor K. Sul­ panies can obtain licensed engi­ before you ship any so-called ap­ livan (D-Mo.) emphasized that to neers who are MEBA members prentice engineers, you can obtain agree as independent MARAD "is by contacting his union represent­ licensed engineers who are MEBA the only solution" to maritime's ative in the West Coast area. Mr. members by contacting our Dis­ problems. "There is no hope if it McKay said his union's offer was trict 2 Representative for the (maritime) continues to be buried "in the best interests of U.S.-flag West Coast area: John P. Hay, in a department primarily con­ shipping and the membership of Jr., 450 Harrison Street, Room cerned with other matters," Mrs. the Marine Engineers Beneficial 300, San Francisco, Calif. Tele­ phone: Area Code: 415-989-5699. Association, AFL-CIO." Sullivan said. "We firmly believe that this The text of McKay's letter to Of the more than 25 House offer is in the best interests of members who spoke on the bill Siciliano follows: "The Marine Engineers Benefi­ U.S. flag shipping and the mem­ during the debate, only two, Thomas L. Ashley (D.-Ohio) and cial Association, District 2 and bership of the Marine Engineer John D. Dow (D-N.Y.), opposed the Seafarers International Union Beneficial Association, AFLand its affiliates have had in effect CIO." it. MEBA District 2 Program To Protect Engineers' Jobs �Page Four SEAFARERS Half-Year Shipbuildmg Totals Reveal Only 8 Ships Launched LOG October 27, 1967 House Minority Leader Gerald Ford Cites Maritime as '68 Hettion Issue Only eight merchant vessels were launched in the United States WASHINGTON—The failure of the Johnson Administration to take steps to rebuild the American between January and June, 1967, according to the latest report on "commercial" vessel construction by the Shipbuilders Council merchant marine is "not only disgraceful" but "downright dangerous," Representative Gerald R. Ford (R-Mieh.) told a national maritime conference meeting in Honolulu recently. of America. Declaring that Administration The report shows that as of the Bureau of Labor Statistics minimum countermeasures, the September 1, 1967, a total of 48 which showed an increase of 15 neglect of maritime will definite­ of the United States. United States should permit the "Very shortly, it is expected large seagoing or inland merchant percent in employment at govern­ ly become a partisan issue in the that the Communist shipping fleet Russians to gain complete control ships were under construction and ment-owned naval shipyards. In upcoming election year, the House will be larger than ours," the of the shipping lanes of the world on order. Of these, 24 were being July there were 96,700 at work minority leader said that Russia speech continued, "The United by default. This is only one as­ built in East Coast yards, three in the naval yards—12,300 more is building ships "at a maddening States and other trading nations pect of the destructive neglect in West Coast yards, and 21 in than in July of last year. At rate . . . moving rapidly ahead of the world could well be at which has marked the past few Gulf Coast yards. Tonnages for private yards, on the other hand, to control the sealanes to the det­ years." the three coasts were: East, the total employed was 131,000, riment of free people everywhere." their mercy." Despite mounting proof of Rus­ Ford contended that Boyd and 401,600 gross and 554,397 dead­ Ford's speech was read for him sia's growing strength and Con­ the Defense Secretary, Robert S. down from 143,800 a year ago. weight; West, 11,100 gross and With recent Congressional bans by Edwin M. Hood, president of gressional reports warning of the McNamara, were unable to grasp 2,400 deadweight; Gulf, 269,900 the Shipbuilders Council of Amer­ on the building of any U.S. ships ica, when pressing Congressional dangers, the Johnson Administra­ the seriousness of the nation's gross and 296,608 deadweight. —either commercial or naval—^in business here forced him to can­ tion has downgraded the impor­ shipping peril and criticized Pres­ Of the 48 vessels under con­ tance of the United States in the ident Johnson for not coming up struction, 37 are cargo ships, foreign shipyards, greater employ­ cel his scheduled appearance at supremacy of the seas, the Michi­ with the "new maritime policy" ment for workers in American the annual joint convention of the gan legislator declared. eight are tankers, and three are he promised more than three years yards can be expected as new American Merchant Marine Con­ ferries. ago. No Effort Made ference and the Propeller Club vessels are authorized. The report further notes that Ford's speech was prepared be­ "The evidences are available 16 merchant ships were delivered fore it became known that the for all to see," Ford continued. White House apparently will not in 1964, 16 in 1965, and 13 in "In fact, the Undersecretary of 1966. Eleven remain to be deliv­ Commerce for transportation (now be sending a maritime program Transportation Secretary, Alan S. to Capitol Hill this year. The de­ ered this year, 21 are scheduled Boyd) two years ago made this cision not to proce^ with mari­ for 1968, and 16 for 1969. amazing statement: 'We do not time was not officially confirmed Three more Seafarers have passed U. S. Coast Guard examina­ Employment Drops believe that our concept of the but the Administration's program, tions qualifying them for an engineer's license after attending the The shipbuilders Council also merchant marine should neces­ which some leading Congressmen Marine Engineer's School sponsored by the SIU in cooperation with found that employment in pri­ sarily be one of keeping up with had been led to believe would be coming down "almost any day" District 2 of the Marine Engi^ the U.S.S.R.' vately-owned shipyards in the The three men are new second "In other words, through neg­ for weeks, has failed to material­ U.S. had dropped by about 10,000 neer's Beneficial Association. A assistant engi­ lect and a complete lack of even ize. workers between May and July of total of 182 Seafarers have now neers. this year. This was in sharp successfully upgraded themselves Edward Clifton contrast to figures released by to the rank of engineer. is 41 years old and was bom in Lakeland, Fla. He resides in that city and joined the SIU in 1944 in -New Orleans. He Clifton has previously Fred A. Hartley, Jr., co-author with the late Senator Robert sailed as an FOWT. A. Taft of the anti-labor Taft-Hartley Act, may no longer be by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area in the Congress but he is still as active as ever in the unionA former FOWT, Charles busting business. It is encouraging to see the House pass the bill for an independ­ Hooper is a native of Baltimore A former Seafarer who now has his own business in Phila­ ent MARAD by sUch ^n overwhelming margin. I think that this and still lives there. He joined delphia recently received a form letter over the signature of gives us all a good opportunity to see exactly who our friends are the union in that port in 1960. Hartley as co-chairman of the Conference of American Small in Congress. A complete voting breakdowm is being carried in this Hooper is 48 years old. Business Organizations, a right-wing group dedicated—at the Kenneth Olsen is a native of issue of the Seafarers LOG. It is of the utmost importance that we moment—to crippling any gains organized labor might derive Norway and a resident of Brook­ study this record closely and take ^ from actions of the U.S. Supreme Court, the National Labor notice of whether or not our local After enjoying the summer with lyn. He formerly sailed as FOWT Relations Board and the Wage and Hour Division of the Labor Congressman voted for the bill. his family, John Duffy is ready for and reefer. Olsen is 49 years old Department. If he did not, we have a good the first good job to hit the and joined the union in 1959 in The letter, directed to the presidents of small business con­ opportunity to show our displeas­ boards. His last ship was the New York City. cerns, warns that these three "public bodies are literally taking Establishment of the engineer ure at the polls. Robin Kirk. A 25-year man, he the law into their own hands" and must be checked by act of training program was spurred by Congress before their decisions "choke out" some businesses sails in the engine department. Norfolk the growing shortage of licensed and "half strangle many more." Aubrey Parsons will be ready marine engineers aboard Ameri­ William Meehan, Jr. is on the It is an excellent illustration of the forces constantly at work beach waiting for a good bosun's for a BR's job as soon as he gets can-flag ships, particularly as a to kill the effectiveness of unions and keep workers under the job to come along. Bill is a 20- his FED. His last ship was the result of the demands placed on arbitrary thumb of employers. It also specifically mentions four Vantage Venture and he'd like American shipping by the conflict year veteran of the Union. legislators who organized labor should make every effort to in Vietnam. remove from office ^t the polls. Earl Javins would like a trip a coast hugger when he sails again. to Northern Europe or the Persian Puerto Rico Attacks NLRB Gulf. Louis Rodriguez is ready for Hartley attacks the NLRB as stretching and defying the Herbert Fentres, a 10-year SIU anything that hits the boards in law "worse than any Federal agency in my lifetime" and man, is happy over receiving his A the deck department. asks support for a bill by Representative John Ashbrook (Rbook. He'd like a bulk carrier Ohio) to investigate the board. Also, Senator Paul Fannin Our old friend Luis Ramirez to Northern Europe for his first wrote from Vietnam that every­ (R-Ariz.) has introduced a bill to abolish the NLRB's card voyage with the new card. check elections for employees seeking to organize. thing is fine with him and to say An investigation of "the whole field of collective bargaining Shipping is very good and the hello to all his friends. in the trucking industry" is the aim of a bill by Representative outlook the same. Eddie Bonefont recently shipped Hooper Olsen John Erlenborn (R-Ill.) and Senator Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) out on the West Coast Vietnam PhOadelplna has come up with a bill which is designed to hamstring unions Engine ' department Seafarers run. through the anti-trust and restraint of trade laws. Felix Cordero is registered and are eligible to apply for the Baltimore Other anti-union measures in preparation, Hartley continues, will be ready to go in a few upgrading program if they are include making picketing and boycotts illegal, damage recovery Bobby Pope shipped as bosun 19 years of age or older and weeks. His last ship was the Co­ in the courts for business men "injured" by "illegal union acts" on the Marore and is now wait­ have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. lumbia. and investigation of the Wage and Hour Division which he Frank Barone would like an ing for a Calmar intercoastal run. watch standing time in the engine claims "regularly stretches a cloudy law against the business He told us he really appreciates department, plus six months' ex­ AB's job on a Steel ship. man, harassing .him and disturbing employee relations." perience as a wiper or equivalent. WilUam Millison is registered the new contract. While soliciting contributions of $25 to $100 as association Those who qualify and wish to Charles Rondo would like a and waiting for a bosun's job. "dues" in the political fight against "the danger of union long trip to the Far East, prefer­ enroll in the school can obtain Bill's last ship was the Potomac. power," Hartley goes right on to call for an investigation of the ably on an Alcoa ship. A FWT, his additional information and apply use of i^ion funds to fight for fair labor legislation. for the course at any SIU hall or Boston last ship was the Alcoa Marketer. write directly to SIU headquarters As always, organizations such as Hartley's have one contin­ John Sullivan is ready to go He told us he's seen many im- at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ uing basic goal: to relegate the working man to the status of after quite a spell in drydock. His prpvements in welfare and wkges lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ a secotid-class citizen. Only a strong and unified labor union last ship was the Couer D'Alene since he joined the union 25 years phone number is Hyacinth movenient can insure the defeat of this undepiocratic purpose. Victory as an AB. ago. " 9-6600. SlU Engineers Upgrnding Program Adds Three More to Licensed Ranks The Atlantic Coast • I if i Taft-Hartley Act Co-Author Still Using Anti-Union Pitch �October 27, 1967 From Oct. 6 to Oct. 19, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore .; Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Class A ciass B 4 2 78 55 19 5 27 20 11 6 9 12 4 2 23 8 68 33 41 31 10 12 20 41 26 18 361 224 Class A Class B Class C 6 3 2 57 35 14 1 0 3 23 11 11 11 7 13 6 4 10 2 3 0 8 5 2 23 28 16 31 26 4 5 10 6 42 16 21 20 17 17 164 120 235 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Page Five SEAFARERS LOG All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 2 4 68 51 15 2 5 0 13 19 2 10 5 12 9 4 2 1 2 3 10 6 2 18 29 7 20 24 4 4 10 12 42 16 21 9 11 18 207 178 109 All Groups Class A Class B 1 3 64 69 10 8 21 24 7 6 3 2 1 3 12 7 40 44 25 26 10 16 46 12 8 14 252 230 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Boston .......... 1 1 1 1 0 New York 63 18 40 15 12 Philadelphia 8 7 2 2 2 Baltimore 18 10 8 14 15 Norfolk 6 8 4 22 7 Jacksonville 3 6 4 7 1 Tampa 2 45 4 3 Mobile 13 4 10 7 8 New Orleans 66 42 33 16 5 Houston 18 22 21 7 3 Wilmington 3 4 3 3 4 San Francisco .. 31 12 32 16 57 Seattle 24 11 13 17 4 Totals 256 144 184 178 151 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A 13 218 27 103 19 10 7 96 150 156 21 54 64 938 Class B 14 102 13 84 8 5 8 20 57 84 1 17 14 417 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 6 1 126 100 12 10 72 45 20 10 7 5 4 4 33 18 101 81 100 74 22 2 54 17 24 17 581 384 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A 9 146 13 72 11 4 11 47 142 66 10 29 31 . vv591 Class B 3 34 11 47 15 3 2 6 97 65 0 21 16 320 1^ SesdEarer^ Guide to Bett^ Buying By Sidney MargoUus Detergents Are The 'Same Old Soap/ If there is anything that American housewives seem desperately not to need, it is more washday miracles. Yet the large manufacturers continue to bring out "new" products, advertise them heavily on TV, and housewives rush to buy them. Procter & Gamble, for example, already had eight different brands of detergents and soap powders. But it spent an estimated $24 million in 1965 to introduce yet a hew one—Bold. It im­ mediately became a big seller, taking sales not only from competitors but from P«&G's own Tide and other detergents. Still not satisfied with these contributions to the Confused Society, P&G now has introduced Bonus —: "The Complete Deter­ gent." Incidentally, the $24 million spent to introduce Bold—^just one new detergent—is almost twice as much as the $13 million the Government spends a year to operate the Federal Trade Commission —the main ad-policing agency. P&G also has brought out a new liquid cleaner called Top Job, promoting it so heavily on TV that it soon outsold not only the competitive Ajax but P&G's own venerable Mr. Clean. In dishwash­ ing liquids, another specialized tjqje of detergent, we recently counted in one store 14 different brands offered by six companies, not including different sizes or even dishwasher types. The real question is, can a housewife find hap­ piness without running into the supermarker when "new" brands of products are introduced on tele­ vision, screaming "give me this and give me that," as one large retailer recently said housewives do. The first thing we need to know is that most of the "new" cleaning products are not really new. Virtually all detergents or cleaners brought on the market nowadays are advertised as "new, improved." Since there are almost no new ingre­ dients available, advertisers are forced to make such pathetic boasts as that Top Job has ammonia. Ammonia is one of the oldest and cheapest clean­ ing standbys. This makes no difference to modern consumers. Top Job already is the biggest seller of this type of cleaner. . Besides ammonia, two other inexpensive old standbys often used by "new" brand-name products to claim additional effectiveness, are borax and chlorine bleach. In some cases all you need do is read the labels to see what the ingredients really are. The main active ingredient in Spic and Span, Soilax and other heavy-duty powder cleaners is trisodium phosphate. You can pay 30 to 35 cents a pound box for such brand-name cleaners which may be approximately 80 per cent inert ingredients. In contrast, some of the consumer co-ops sell plain TSP in five pound package at a cost of 14 cents a pound, or it can be be bought in hardware stores at slightly higher prices. With little difference among liquid detergents, the advertisers have chosen to fight it out on the basis of color, pink versus Palmolive's "clear, clean, emerald green—a beautiful new invention." The difference in cost between the private and advertised brands, even for the same color, is startling. The private brands offered by some large retailers are almost half the price of Lux Pink,' and are just a pink. Even lesser-known national brands like Octagon liquid are much cheaper. The public favors one brand of steel wool pads noticeably—S.O.S. It costs more than No. 2, Brillo, which tries harder by being a little cheaper. In ordering General Foods to dispose of the S.O.S. Co., the FTC said the the various household steel wool products, like the liquid bleaches, are func­ tionally identical. What makes the difference in consumer preference is "extensive advertising." The Ann Arbor ''5 Spot" Was Lakes Pacesetter FRANKFORT, Mich.—The fabled old Ann Arbor No. 5, carferry which brought numerous unique innovations to Great Lakes shipping during the early decades of this centry, has been towed from its familiar berth here to an uncertain future. She had spent most of her distinguished life in the service of the SIU Great Lakes District-contracted Ann Arbor Railroad Company. The "5-spot," as the 360-foot vessel was affectionately known to many oldtime carferry sailors, was built in Toledo, Ohio, in 1910 and served in the Ann Arbor fleet until it was retired a few years ago. Once the largest and most powerful carferry on Lake Michi­ gan, the Ann Arbor No. 5 was the first vessel of its kind to have two smokestacks and the last to have straight, unraked stacks. It also paved the way for future boats of its class by being the first ship on the Lakes to have a seagate at the stem which was raised to admit railroad cars and then lowered to protect them from the water. Seagates now are standard on all such boats. Also Broke Ice Another task performed by the No. 5 during its 50-odd years with the Ann Arbor was that of unofficial ice breaker for the company's fleet. This continued until one propellor was lost and both her wheels had to be changed, rendering the vessel less effective in pack ice. The ferry's ownership has changed hands several times in the last few years and most recently was acquired from the U.S. Maritime Commission by the Bultema Dock and Dredge Co., of Muskegon, Mich. Bultema has moved her to its yards at Manistee but no inunediate plans for her use have been announced. Originally sold by Ann Arbor to a west coast combine some time ago, the vessel was soon resold to a third owner and finally went to the Maritime Commission in a subsidy trade. Since that time it has been tied up back at Ann Arbor's pier here awaiting the final disposition brought about by the Bultema purchase. Anqther former Ann Arbor vessel is presently part of the Bultema fleet. The old Ann Arbor No. 3, which was a onestacker, has been converted into a stone barge. QUESTION: Cm you remem­ ber your first SIU ship and what stands out in your mind about the voyage? Jerome Lacy: My first SIU ship was the Steel Vendor. I was a wiper and it was the first time I'd ever gone to sea. We went to India and I remember that it was a smooth trip with a good bunch of guys. I'd like to sail on that ship again, sometime. John Pennis: I sailed for the first time aboard the Calmar. I had sailed previ­ ously with the SUP during the Second World War. The thing I remember is that shipping wasn't too good at the time and I thought I was very lucky to get a job on a good ship. Leon Webb: My first SIU ship was the Del Norte. I sailed stew­ ard utility and went to Brazil and Argentina. I remember that trip because a passenger passed away from heart trouble. I also lost some money playing poker. I believe the year was 1956. Dick Slnqison: My first union ship was a Waterman Liberty ship in 1947. I had been on non-un­ ion ships and I could see right away what the difference was. The treatment of ynH crew, food and the whole opm mm eration was much better. The trip on that ship was coast-wise. AI Carpenter; The SIU ship I first sailed on is no longer active. It was the Mis­ sion Purisma, a tanker. This was my first trip out of the United States and we went to ports in the South Pacific. I learned a great I deal about my job, cooking, during that voyage. <I> Richard DeGraaf: I started sailing when I was 14 years old on'a Dutch ship, so when I took my first SIU ship, the Liberty vessel Joseph Bartlett, I was a pretty old hand. We took a cargo of food to Belgium and the sailing was very smooth. I shipped as wiper and when I look at the conditions we have today, it seems hard to be­ lieve that a seaman's lot was once so miserable. �SEAFARERS LOG Page Six AFL-CIO Raps Digest Article On Social Security as False J Oetoiwr 27, 1967 fi'/et/ for Future Reference WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO's social security insurance expert branded as "completely unfounded" charges made in an October Reader's Digest article that the social security system is in danger of going broke. Actually, the Social Security Trust Fund "is in such good condition that we could finance, right now, a seven percent increase in benefits" without raising contributions, said AFL-CIO Social Security Director Bert Seidman. He made the statements on the network radio inter­ view, Labor News Conference, aired Tuesdays at 7:35 p.m., EDT, over the Mutual Broadcasting System. The allegation that social security is in shaky condition is "an old chestnut that keeps coming up from time to time," Seidman said. But, he declared, "there isn't the slightest danger that people who pay into the fund will not be able to get benefits out of it. He pointed out that House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Wilbur D. Mills (D-Ark.), "who probably knows as much about the social security system as any man in America," took issue with the Reader's Digest article, noting that the committee's recently-completed "exhaustive re-examination" of social security found the program "actuarially and financially sound." Seidman noted that there is little likelihood that the Reader's Digest will give anyone an opportunity to answer the "unfounded charges" against social security made in the article. The Digest has never per­ mitted anyone to reply to an article that states only one side of an issue, he said, pointing out that the magazine doesn't even have a letters-to-the-editor column. • * » The AFL-CIO has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to find that Fleet­ wood Trailer Co., Riverside, Calif., violated the National Labor Rela­ tions Act in ignoring reinstatement applications from employees who had been on strike. The question, the AFL-CIO said in a "friend of the court" brief, is whether an employer violates the law "when he refuses to honor continuing applications for reinstatement as jobs open up and at the first available opportunity." It pointed out that the Supreme Court in a case involving Mackay Radio & Telegraph Co., h^ previously decided that an-employer violates the law when he refuses reinstatement to workers who apply for jobs that are available. The same principle is involved in the Fleetwood case, federation attorneys declared. In August, 1964, the Carpenters struck Fleetwood in a contract dispute. The strike lasted only two weeks. Some workers got their jobs back when it was ended. However, others submitted job appli­ cations that were passed over during a period in which the firm hired new employees. AFL-CIO Vice-President David Sullivan has been appointed by President Johnson to a newlyestabfished National Advisory Commission on Health Facili­ ties. The 14-member group, will undertake a year-long stud]^ of the changing needs for hospital construction and modernization, and the financing of health facil­ ities. » * of-living clause, and improvements in sick leave, health and welfare, holiday, vacation, and pension benefits. White Front employees had struck the company after a one-month extension of the pre­ vious contract. The new agree­ ment, said the union, is compar­ able to pacts previously negoti­ ated with other major California discount stores. • By a vote of 604 to 378, engi­ neers at five NBC radio and'^tele­ vision stations have voted for an improved version of a threeyear contract, after having turned down an earlier version. Through a firm stand, their union, NABET, has brought about a pact that pro­ vides wage increases of $42 a week for experienced technicians over a three-year t€rm, a work-week re­ duction from the present 40 hours to "ilVz on November 1, 1968, and other gains. The current top rate for engineers is $218 per week. >•> « * A six-week strike against White Front Stores, Inc., in Southern California has come to an end. The members of five Re­ tail Clerks' locals have ratified a new five-year contract which pro­ vides for a graduated wage in­ crease of 62.5 cents per hour over the five-year period, a costr Miss Theo Glenn, long-time personal secretary to the late AFL president William Green, passed away'in Washington recently after an extended illness. She was buried in Coshocton, Ohio. Miss Glenn, a graduate of the Colum­ bus School of Law (part of the Catholic University of America) in 1937, had been with Green from the time he was secretarytreasurer of the Mine Workers and up until his death in 1952, when she retired. J. Timothy McGinley, 27, has been appointed as a special as­ sistant to Labor Stecretary W. Willard Wirtz. McGinley had been serving on the Secretary's staff for the past year as a White House Fellow, and was previously admin­ istrative assistant to the dean of Harvard's Graduate School of Business Administration. The days of the current session of the 90th Congress are rapidly diminishing in number and still there is no sign of the "great new merchant marine program" most recent­ ly trumpeted by the Administration as being imminent. Apparently this was more empty talk and no real program was even seriously contemplated. Perhaps Representative Thomas M. Felly of Washington best described the Adminis­ tration's national maritime policy when he called it "a giant firecracker that fizzled." There have been more than enough fizzled firecrackers—beginning with the State of the Union message in 1965, which contained similar assurances by the President that firm steps would be taken to correct the disgrace­ ful condition of the American merchant ma­ rine. Men around the President, such as Transportation Secretary Alan S. Boyd and Robert S. McNamara, the Secretary of De­ fense, seem still to be able to cloud the issue of maritime and block any realistic action by the White House. Felly's reaction to reports that there would be no new program after all, were apparently shared by his colleagues in the House. With their overwhelming passage of a bill to estab­ lish an independent Federal Maritime Ad­ ministration, they formally recognized the need for a firm hand to guide the rebuilding of the U.S. maritime industry before it is too late. We hope the Senate will move for an independent MARAD with equal speed. One has only to consider a five-year ship­ building plan currently under way in Japan, by which that nation hopes to advance from her present fifth-place status on the seas by 1971, and the eyen more alarming sevenyear plan with which the Soviet Union seeks to gain absolute supremacy among the mari­ time nations of the world to realize how seri­ ous the situation is. At the end of 1966, Russia had 585 ships in construction or on-order. We had only 40. As a result of deplorable Administra­ tion neglect since 1948, this country has fallen from first to sixth place in total gross tonnage among world maritime nations and all the way to 16th in shipbuilding. Unless this downtrend is reversed, the U. S. will, in a few short years, become dependent on other nations for ships to carry her imports and exports. As of right now, only seven percent of America's foreign commerce is carried in U. S.-flag bottoms while the remaining 93 percent moves in vessels flying foreign flags. Of necessity, U. S.-flag ships supply 98 per­ cent of the troops and material to fill this country's requirements in Vietnam. Were we suddenly faced with an international crisis elsewhere in the world, we simply would not have the merchant fleet necessary to meet the needs of such a crisis. Despite the need for additional tonnage, only eight new commer­ cial ships were launched by American yards during the first six months of this year. Common sense and the dictates of national self-preservation call for urgent measures to revitalize the U. S. merchant marine and put it once again at the top of the list in world­ wide strength and capability. House action on an independent MARAD was a crucial step in the right direction and if the Senate agrees, such an agency can be­ come a'reality. The next step, and quickly, must be a comprehensive maritime program with which to rebuild and expand at an ac­ celerated pace. �SEAFARERS LOG October 27, 1967 Page Seven The Gold Mine Beneath New York Harbor T bday, the coastal and inland waters of North America, from New York Harbor to San Fran­ cisco Bay, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, are providing a new source of excitement for the adventure-seeker—^the fascinating lure of "Sunken Treasure." Down through the years, adventurous souls have been drawn to the four comers of the earth, on expenditions in search of untold wealth in gold, silver, and precious jewels, by the magical, almost hypnotic sound of the word "Treasure." Without hesitation men have risked their lives on countless occasions to locate some of the wealth that was once carried on ships whose luck ran out, and whose final anchorage was a watery grave on the ocean floor. The legendary sunken wealth in the Caribbean, made up mostly of countless wrecks of Spanish galleons, has long been a treasure-hunter's paradise. The coast of Florida has also kept generations of freasure-seekers busy and will no doubt continue to do so. Now, however, a fantastic new surge of interest is building up over the almost totally unexploited sunken wealth that was carried by numerous ships to the bottom of some of the major inland and coastal waters of the United States. The existence of sunken treasure-laden vessels is known at sites within some of this country's busiest harbors, and beneath the waters adjacent to some of our most populated cities. In most cases, the sailing careers of these ships ended in times long before the onrush of population lined thjBjAmerican continent. Their stories, however, are well documented in history and in most instances are far less fanciful than the tales of treasure that have persuaded men over the centuries to travel to other, more remote parts of the world. For instance, right at this moment, ,J»lew York's towering skyscrapers overlook $4,800,000 worth of gold and silver bullion that has lain at the bottom of the world's busiest harbor, and been passed over by thousands of seafarers on thousands of ships, since the days of the American Revolution. No doubt not many seafarers have paused for even a moment to reflect upon the fate of the once proud British frigates. Hussar and Lexington, as they have sailed within a few hundred yards of the Bronx shoreline, between North Brother Island and 138th St. At this site, deep beneath the mud and .^refusestrewn bottom of New York's East River, lies the rotting skeleton of HMS Hussar, a 28-gun man o' war, that served the British crown during the Amer­ ican Revolution as a payship. Whatever is left of her hand-hewn, oak hull, still guards $3,000,000 in gold and silver. On the cool, brisk morning of September 13, 1780, HMS Hussar arrived at the entrance to New York Harbor with a cargo of bullion, which was supposed to serve as wages for the British forces occupying New York City. Slowly, she began her passage through the dangerous current of Hell Gate, an aptly named area of the harbor, whose tricky winds and currents cut short the Ijjfe of many a proud ship. Her Captain, Sir Charles M. Pole, unfamiliar with the waters, valiantly strove, as the winds, grew stronger, to keep his ship away from the rock en­ crusted shoreline. The Hussar's sister ship, HMS Lexington, also a payship carrying wages in gold and silver for British troops, was but a few minutes sailing time further down the East River from the Hussar. At a point just off Randall's Island, the Hussar's Captain Pole shouted the order, "Hard to starboard." But it was too late, the ship struck what is today known as Pot Rock, tearing a huge hole in her hull. Within a few minutes she floundered and went to the bottom, taking with her scores of silver and gold ingots that had been stacked in the Captain's cabin in neat rows, along with hundreds of leather pouches filled with shiny, newly-struck coins from the Royal British Mint. - i. The HMS Lexington, arriving at almost the exact spot at which the Hussar foundered, reenacted the death of her sistership in an uncanny way. She too became caught-up in the treacherous current, and her Captain, as did Captain Pole, tried to keep his ship off the rocks. But he also failed and the Lexington, her hull shattered by a glancing blow off the reefs, joined the Hussar at the bottom of the river, taking with her, $1,800,000 in gold, silver and coin, to add to the $3,000,000 lost aboard the Hussar. Today, the two British payships rest nearly side by side in only twelve fathoms of water, their treasure yet unclaimed. Further north on the Atlantic coast, twenty miles southwest of Nantucket South Shoals Lightship, Massachusetts, rests the rusting remains of the British White Star liner Republic, in 38 fathoms of water. Within her rusting hull are $3,000,000 worth of American gold eagles ($10 gold pieces) that the Re­ public had aboard when she sank after a collision with the Italian liner Florida, on January 23, 1909. An attempt was made in 1919 to bring the Repub­ lic's cargo to the surface, but it failed because of the depth to which she sank. Equipment now available could make the next salvage attempt a success. The Great Lakes is another fertile hunting ground for modern-day treasure hunters. Unbelievable as it may sound, more than 10,000 vessels of almost every description have been lost on the Lakes over the last three centuries. Although not all these ships were treasure-laden, enough were carrying valuable car­ goes to make the area inviting for salvage attempts. One of the first vessels to sink beneath the waters of the Great Lakes was the French frigate La Jean Florin, on February 7, 1721. Traveling northward on Lake Erie, she had stowed in her hold a cargo of $500,000 in gold and silver bars. She went down 10-15 miles northeast of Erie, Pa., in less than 12 fathoms of water. When the French first attempted to raise the frigate their base camp was attacked by hostile Indians, and they gave up the effort. In Lake Ontario, 4Vi miles northeast of Oswego, New York, also in only 12 fathoms of water, are the rotting remains of the British sloop o' war HMS Ontario; $500,000 in gold and silver coin is still locked in her master's strongboxes. The Ontario was a stout warship that had seen service against the American colonials in upper New York State, during the days of the American Revolution. On November 23, 1783, she was on a secret mission attempting to get gold and silver to British soldiers who were in the remote Great Lakes area, and had not been paid for more than a year. The exact cause of her sinking remains a mystery, as does what British soldiers in this remote area would have spent their money on. Soon after she sank, the British tried to salvage the HMS Ontario but they could not get the job done before they lost the war. The Pewabic was a well known American Great Lake Steamer that had seen service with the Union Navy during the last year of the Civil War. She sank to the mud floor of Lake Huron on August 12, 1865, two miles off Thunder Bay Island near present day Alpena, Michigan, when her boiler exploded. With her went $250,000 worth of gold bars, gold dust, silver bars and 300 tons of copper ingot. The Gulf coast of the United States—^near such ports as Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi and Brownsville—has more than its share of sunken treasure sites. One unique and vitally important aspect of treasure hunting off Texas is that treasure in the area is usually located in waters no deeper than 50 feet. The hurricanes that have ravaged the Texas Gulf, over the last 200 years, have sent more than two thousand vessels to a watery grave, including schoon­ ers, brigs, barques, frigates, and a score of ocean liners. On June 25, 1875 during the height of the Galves­ ton flood, the trim schooner Texas Ranger was round­ ing Brazos Island, Texas, when she floundered in high seas. She was carrying $2,000,000 in gold and silver coin, which now rests in only three fathoms of water. On June 14, 1880 the swift French Barque Maria Teresa sank with more than $210,000 in French and American gold coin off Padre Island, Texas. Padre Island has long been a particular favorite of Gulf coast treasure seekers. Just last month, after hurricane Beulah left the Corpus Christi area, a 26-year old treasure hunter noticed a metal spike sticking out of the sand on the island's shore. Digging with his hands in the sand, he uncovered fragments of wood. He has since learned that the fragments were once part of a Spanish galleon that dates from the 15th century and that traces of silver oxide in the wood, show that she was carrying silver. A few yards further down the beach are signs of five other ships, believed to have been treasure ships that left Vera Cruz headed for Spain in 1553 with a cargo of gold and silver. The Pacific coast of the United States, most espe­ cially the Baja, California, area, is particularly rich in unexploited sunken treasure sites. The Spanish, dur­ ing the 16th and 17th centuries, lost entire fleets of gold and silver carrying galleons all along the Pacific, from Oregon to IOWM- Mexico. On January 7, 1754, one of the largest of Spain's galleons, the 60-ton San Sebastian, was attacked by pirates off the coast of California. In her desperate attempt to flee from her attackers she hit a reef and sank to 36 fathoms of water, two miles north of San Clemente Island, California. The $2,000,000 in gold and silver that the pirates wanted so badly may yet wind up in the hands of some modem-day treasure hunter. �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG Five-Year US Crash Program For Maritime Urged by Tiernan WASHINGTON—Representative Robert O. Tiernan (D-R.I.) has called for a five-year pro­ gram of direct federal investment in modernization of U. S. shipyards, and urged the development of a high-level federal department to coordinate and administer maritime affairs. Speaking to a seminar spon­ sored by the six-million-member demands of foreign workers for to ship abroad the economic bene­ AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ higher wages and a better standard fits of American shipyard jobs, partment, Tiernan said that for the of living close the gap between materials and production." Murphy said that Congress ap­ last two years less than 10 percent foreign and American shipyard peared to be getting tried of the costs. of the ships for which Congress Administration's contradictory In addition, Mack-Forlist said, voted funds had been built, simply words and actions about maritime. government action must create the because the Federal Government essential domestic shipbuilding "The hour is rapidly approach­ refused to spend the money avail­ market which will enable Ameri­ ing when Congress will act on its able. can shipbuilders to take full ad­ own to return the American flag "If we put money into stream­ vantage of this competitive edge. to its proper position on the oceans lining our shipyards now, it can The governments of other ship­ of the world," Murphy declared. payoff in the future in terms of building countries are giving their Other speakers at the MTD lower construction costs for both domestic yards such aid, he em­ seminar included Anthony Scotto, government and industry," he said. phasized. chairman of the MTD Legislative Tiernan also called for expan­ "There is every reason to be­ Committee and President of Local sion of cargo-preference for U. S.lieve that the only reliable source 1814 of the International Long­ flag ships. He declared: of the type of ship which the shoremen's Association; Charles "Once we build the ships, we U. S. owners and the U. S. govern­ have to be sure that they have ment want is the American ship­ F. Nisi, Vice President of Sperling" cargoes to carry, and the way to yard. The opportunities for mov­ Steamship & Trading Corpora­ do that is to expand our operating ing forward are in our hands— tion; Joseph N. Paola of the Jour­ subsidy program, and to increase let's not waste them," Mack- neymen Barbers International Union; Thomas F. Murphy, In­ the amount of government-gener­ Forlist said. ternational President of the Brick­ ated cargoes that are reserved for Scores Govt Neglect layers, Masons and Plasterers In­ American-flag ships." ternational Union; Alexander Thomas Murphy, president of Tiernan said that the United Barkan, National Director of the the Bricklayers, told the 200 gov­ States could achieve an adequate ernment, labor and industry repre­ AFL-CIO Committee on Political level of maritime activity with a "relatively modest federal invest­ sentatives at the seminar that Con­ Education (COPE); and John W. ment" of about $500 million a gress was "getting tired" of wait­ Landis, Manager of Operations ing for the Johnson Administra­ for the Washington, D.C., office of year. tion to come up with its long- the Babcock & Wilcox Company. Ckar Mandate promised maritime program. Scotto, who acted as seminar He said that last week's over­ Murphy said that he could not chairman and moderator, told the whelming House passage of a understand why the government audience that the House passage bill to create an independent continues to neglect and ignore of the bill to create an independ­ federal Maritime Administration the maritime industry. ent MARAD (H.R. 159) was an gave a "clear" indication of how He said it was beyond under­ "even bigger victory than last Congress feels about the vital im­ standing "why the Administration year" when it was decided to pre­ portance of rebuilding the U. S. continues to press for foreign con­ clude the new Department of merchant fleet and the need for a struction of American merchant Transportation from controlling general program for maritime and naval vessels; why it is willing MARAD. development. Tiernan predicted that Congress would enact such a program. Daniel M. Mack-Forlist, general manager of Bethlehem Steel's Sparrows Point Shipyard, who also spoke at the seminar, said that the solution to the problems of foreign by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative competition faced by American Matthew C. Carberry, incumbent county sheriff, was the only shipyards will come about as the candidate to be endorsed by the recent San Francisco AFL-CIO COPE Labor Convention, which met to consider endorsing various San Francisco city and county candidates. The machine-voting was operated under the auspices of the San Francisco city and county regisSeatfle trars' offices, and was conducted by an election committee consist­ Carl Hellman last shipped as a ing of delegates from several bosun on the Cape Saunders. The BOSTON •The nation should unions including the Seafarers trip was seven months for the 21take a closer look at imposing International Union of North year veteran. a tariff on the importation of America, represented by SIUNA Claude Pritcbett would like a foreign-caught fish. Senator Vice-President William Jordan. cook's job on a Sea-land ship to Only delegates from AFL-CIO Alaska. His last job was chief Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash), chairman of the Commerce Com­ unions were entitled to participate, cook on the Marore. mittee, said at the first American including the SIU. After sailing as baker on the Out of a possible 548 votes, Rebecca, Cbarles Foster would Commercial Fishing Exposition at only 322 were actually cast. With like to take a long tripper. He's a Suffolk Downs here. "We have no tariff to meet the the requirement that a minimum 25-year SIU man. flow of foreign fish products into of % of the ballots cast would Wilmington the country, a factor which hurts be necessary for endorsement, Sam Drury just returned after the growth and development of only one candidate—Carberry— a two-month trip on the Colombia the American fishing industry," was endorsed. Victory. He will be on the beach San Francisco asserted Magnuson, noting that here for a while before shipping Canada, Iceland and Japan are Shipping remains good here. now among leading competitors The following ships paid off and again. with American vessels and fishing signed on during the last period: Henry HeiUnheins recently re­ operations. Blenvlile, Falrwood, Barre Ylc- covered from a broken leg and Magnuson called attention to toiy, Los Angeles, Seatrain Maine, would like to ship immediately as the World Fishery Conference for Sonthwestem Victmy, Longllnes, bosun on the Seatrain Carolina. the Atlantic area to be held in WUd Ranger, National Defendw, He was beached for over three Moscow in a few weeks. "I hope," Columbia Victory, American months. he said, "that forward steps will Pride, Rice Victory, Lougvlew Shipping is still very good with be taken in the area of conserving ^ctory, Otsem Dinny, Amerigo lots of jobs for rated men. The fish resources, a food supply that 'transpacific. Ships in transit are Sagamore Hills is coming in for looms very important to the future the Hattiesbnrg Victory and the a pay-off and we have several of the world:" Columbia. ships in-transit. The Pacific Coast Magmison Urges Tariff On ffsh Ingiorts OeKrfier 27, 1967 Joins SIU Pension Roster SIU Brother Angelo Montemarano (right) receives his pension check from New York Port Agent Leon Hall, after many year of service. Montemarano was among eight new Seafarers who recently retired. New Ship Reporting System Inaugurated on Great Lakes CLEVELAND—new system of keeping track of ships cross­ ing open waters on the Great Lakes has been inaugurated by the Ninth District of the U.S. Coast Guard, headquartered here. The Lake Vessel Reporting ^ System, to be known as LAY­ doubly important At the time of ERS, is designed to minimize the Morrell disaster, the SIU the time a vessel may be in dis­ Great Lakes District and the tress without anyone being aware AFL-CIO Maritime Trades de­ partment expressed concern to a of it. Under the system, seven Coast Coast Guard Board of Inquiry Guard stations serve as "check over inspection procedure of these points." An immediate commu­ old vessels, and pointed out that nications search by the LAYERS some ships operating on the Lakes center here would be launched for should not be sailing because they any ship four hours overdue in are not really adequately inspected reporting by radio to its next for fatigue. The check point stations of the check point. If the vessel con­ system start at Alexandria Bay, tinues unreported one hour later, N. Y., as ships enter the Lakes Coast Guard ships and aircraft from the St. Lawrence Seaway. will begin searching its intended Others are at Belle Isle, Sault Ste. route through the lakes. Each of Marie, Port Huron, Ludington the check points is connected by and Hancock—all in Michigan— a teletype network to the Ninth District's search and rescue head­ and one is at Two Rivers, Wiscon­ sin. quarters. A Coast Guard spokesman said In announcing the start of the there were no other check points new voluntary system, the Ninth in New York or Ohio because District commander, Rear Ad­ Lake Erie and Lake Ontario miral Charles Tighe, said that all "rarely get a big blow." ships of more than 100 gross tons were being encouraged to take part in LAYERS. A vessel can participate by filing her destina­ tion, estimated time of arrival and intended route before departing port and by updating this infor­ mation periodically throughout the voyage. Recalls Morrell Sinking SAN DBEGO—Through the Tighe stated that LAYERS united efforts of the SIUNA-afshould "materially aid in the pres­ filiated Transportation and Allied ervation of life and property on Workers of California, San Diego the lakes" and recalled the sinking cab drivers will receive rate in­ of the Daniel J. Morrell in Lake creases from 30-40 cents per mile, Huron, during a storm on Novem­ effective November 1, 1967, and ber 29, 1966, which resulted in as a result of the fare increase, the death of 28 crewmembers. the take home pay of the drivers "Because of the sudden storms will be raised by 20-25 percent associated with the lake and the a month. low air and water temperatures Prior to the fare-increase, grant­ that' considerably reduce the- ed in a unanimous decision by the chances of survival in the water, City Council, taxi rates here were every minute counts when a ship is the« lowest of any major Western endangered," the admiral pointed city. There has been no raise in the basic mileage rate in the last out. In view of the advanced age 15 years. SIUNA representative Tom of many of the ships plying the Great Lakes trade—the Morrell Meyer participated in the negotia­ was 60 years old when it split in tions and is currently participating two and sank off Harbor Beach in similar negotiations in Oceansystem such as LAYERS is side, California. S/U IVest Coast Taxi Drivers ViStt Fare Mke �October 27, 1967 Page Nlre SEAFARERS LOG ' Anti-Labor Campaign 1968 Election Results . C ONGRESSIONAL conservatives and major ele­ ments of the business community have launched a twin thrust at labor's throat. It involves: 1. A softening-up process in Congress by way of a gradual build-up of sentiment for a series of antilabor proposals; and 2. A massive grass-roots propaganda effort among memberships of powerful business groups to line up support for the big push in Congress. The conservatives* jugular instinct was whetted by election success in 1966. Their hopes for the kill rest on the outcome of the elections in 1968. Their campaign, thus, is entirely political in nature. It relies wholly on election of a Congress willing to enact anti-union legislation. Deny the conservatives a political victory in 1968 and their whole strategy crumbles. Give them a political victory in 1968, and their success is assured. Outside of Congress, the drive is spearheaded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufactmers. Each mildly refers to its campaign as one for "labor law reform." But there is nothing mild about the specifics of their pian. Aimed at joint bargaining by unions, this bill has •been introduced by Dixie Senator Strom Thurmond (S.C.) Its aim has strong backing from the Chamber and NAM. Its aim Is to prevent unions from coordinating their bargaining with any employer. three of a projected five-part series on "Labor Law Reform" in its major publication NAM Reports. One article in the NAM series was penned by How­ ard Jensen, vice president and general counsel of Lone Star Steel Co. The firm has been described by the Texas AFL-CIO as "probably the leading unionbusting company in Texas." It is headed by E. B. Germany, a leader in right wing circles. Jensen himself has been on the speakers bureau of the National Right-to-Work Committee and on the Southern States Industrial Council, a rightist outfit that adopts the John Birch line on UNICEF, wants the U.S. out of the United Nations and wants to abolish REA and TVA. The thrust of Jensen's article is that oppressed union members are unhappy with union leaders but unions shrewdly "deflect" members' resentment to employers in the form of strikes. The propaganda barrage picking up tempo in the NAM and Chamber coincides with conservative effort in Congress to build support gradually f6r specific legislation tailored to the programs of the giant and powerful business associations. This year, on the heels of conservative election vic­ tories in 1966, trial balloons were laimched in Con­ gress for a spate of anti-union proposals. Any one of these would be damaging to the trade union move­ ment. Taken together, they are dynamite. Here are just some of the bills that have been proposed: • H.R. 333, introduced by Representative Dave Martin (R-Neb.)—^This would destroy industry-wide bargaining by clamping anti-trust laws on unions. It would revive the discredited "conspiracy" theory that dogged unions a century ago. It would leave local unions completely at the mercy of industrial giants. • S. 1353, introduced by Senator Robert Griffin (R-Mich.), co-sponsored by a cluster of conservative GOP senators and one Democrat, Senator Frank Lausche (Ohio) — This would abolish the National Labor Relations Board and replace it with a so-called "Labor Court" comprised of 15 judges serving 20year terms. Nominations for the "Labor Court" would be passed on by the Senate Judiciary Com­ mittee, which now is, and for the foreseeable future will remain, under Dixiecrat-conservative GOP lead­ ership. The legislation already has received strong backing not just from the Chamber and NAM but ' from individual businesses, among them the unionbusting J. P. Stevens textile firm angered over recent NLRB decisions protecting union efforts at the firm's plants. Here's what they are prf^osmg either outright or by inference: * Antitrust law coverage for trade unions. * Dismantling of the National Labor Relations Board and establishment of a so-called "Labor Court" in its stead. * A prohibition against coordinated, multi-union bargaining. The Chamber already has sent out its road show to 12 cities where "Labor Law Reform Workshops" have been conducted by teams of management labor relations men. Purpose of the workshops, according to one Chamber publication, was "to alert the bus­ iness community to the long-overdue need for (labor) reform legislation." The NAM is following up with a series of 11 work­ shops scheduled for October and November. The clinics will be conducted by Charles A. Koethe, author of an NAM-distributed book. "Industrial Freedom in the Non-Union. Plaat." Lengthy articles boosting the campaign for "labor law reform" have blossomed in recent months in the publications of both the NAM and Chamber. The Chamber has run three of a continuing series of articles on "Roots of Union Power" in its prestige publication. Nation's Business; The NAM has carried ® S. 1744, introduced by Senator Strom Thur­ mond (R-S.C.)—^This would outlaw multi-union bar•gaining by a group of unions with the same employer at the same time, such as occurred with Westinghouse last year. Joint bargaining arose in the first place as a necessary union response to the growth of con­ glomerate industrial giants. ® S. 1880, introduced by Senator John J. Williams (R-Del.)—This would undermine labor's political efforts by preventing National COPE or any inter­ national union from collecting voluntary contribu­ tions from union members to give financial aid to endorsed candidates. It was proposed as an amend­ ment to the campaign financial reform bill and was defeated in the Senate in September. It will come up again if the climate changes as a result of 1968 elec­ tions. @ S. 22, introduced by Senator Paul Fannin (RAriz.) and co-sponsored by four conservative Repub­ licans and southern Democrat Senator Sam Ervin (N.C.)—^This would prohibit "card diecks" and other informal methods of determining whether a union is die choice of a majority of employees in a bargaining f, unit. >' Not yet introduced in the 9()th Congress, but a lead-pipe cinch for a big push if 1968 goes right for conservadves, is a federal open shop law, banning union security nationdly. This would certainly be 90rH CONGRESS 1ST SESSIOR S. 1744 A BILL 'To limit and prevent certain concerted activities by labor organizations which interfere with or obstruct or impede the free production of goods for commerce or the free flow thereof in commerce, and for other purposes. By Mr. liHCRMOND MAY 10. 1967 Bead twice and referred to tlie Committee on the Jndlclary •' t ; welcome to the NAM and Chamber, though their publications as yet have not embraced the proposal. "Right-to-work" promoters have a draft bill ready to promote in the 91st Congress. Many conservative legislators have blessed it. The proposal would reverse the situation under present law. To legalize union se­ curity provisions in labor-management contracts, state labor movements would be forced to go the referendum route or to prevail on state legislatures to enact laws permitting the union shop. Where does the joint anti-union drive of business interests and conservative legislators stand today? In one sense, it is standing still. There is little prospect that the present 90th Congress—despite its more conservative nature than the 89th—will enact legislation to stifle trade unions. Yet, in another sense the campaign is moving ahead. Conservatives in Congress and the Chamber and NAM are using time to build support. Congress­ men are sounding out and softening up their con­ stituents. The NAM and Chamber are beating the Amdt. No. 283 nOTH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION Calendar No. 500 S. 1880 AMENDMENTS Intended to be proposed by Mr. WILLIAMS of Delaware to S. 1880, a bill to revise the Fed­ eral election laws, and for other purposes. AUOUST 23,1967 Ordered to lie on the table and to be printed Sure-fire bet to come up again if conservatives win in 1968 is this proposal—defeated last month in the Senate—^to prohibit COPE or international unions even from collecting voluntary dollars to contribute support to their endorsed candidates. propaganda drums, rallying their own memberships behind the thrust for anti-labor legislation. The congressional conservatives and the Chamber and NAM don't deceive themselves. They know their campaign will rise or fall on the basis of 1968 elec­ tion results. Take away a few liberals from the present shaky House majority and subtract a few senators from the liberal ranks in 1968, and parts or all of the antiimion package bectnne sure bets for passage. So the answer is political. If they win at the polls, they win their goals in Congress. If they lose at the polls, if we add to liberal strength in Congress, it's a different ball game. Going for the anti-labor forces are all the weapons, all the money and all the political savvy they can muster. The NAM's Business-Industry Political Ac­ tion Committee (BIPAC) already is cruising in high gear. Now six years old, it has developed into a sophisticated, weU-organized political force. Lined up with it will be right wing political action groups. Anti-union by nature, smd with plenty of other axes to grind, the rightists unquestionably will be backing most of the candidates BIPAC supports. In 1968, the best bet to. preserve your union and your security against the attack is COPE. Give to COPE. Work with COPE in your union and your conununity. Make 1968 a "COPE year." Only an all-out effort will do the job. �I Pmge Ten i II 3' I'i- Eight Additional Seafarer Oldtimers Join Growing SlU Pension Roster The names of eight Seafarers have been added to the list of those men now collecting an SIU pension. The latest group of men includes; Angelo Montcmarano, Placido Diaz, John Oteri, Nath­ aniel Newsome, John Mahoney, Cland Home, Herbert Muncie, Philemondus Matthys. Angelo Montemarano was John Mahoney joined the Un­ bora in Italy and lives in Brook­ on the Floridian. A member of the engine depart­ ion in the port of New York. He lyn, with his wife, Helga. He lives in Jersey City, N. J., with his ment, John Oteri joined the SIU in sailed in the deck department and wife, Helen. Mahoney was bom Port Arthur. Texas and sailed with was qualified to sail as bosun. He in Jersey City, N. J., and sailed as joined the Union in New York deck hand for the Erie-Lacka­ City and sailed for over 20 years. wanna Railroad. Brother Montemarano's last ship was the Western Comet. Cland Home joined the SIU in Port Arthur, Texas. He was Oteri Montemarano Diaz Placido Diaz, a native of Spain, sailed in-the Steward Department. He has been a member of the SIU for 18 years. Diaz lives in Miami and joined the Union in Tampa. Brother Diaz last shipped Newsome D. M. Picton Co. Oteri was bom in New Orleans and lives in Port Arthur with his wife. Beryl. Nathaniel Newsome was bom in Georgia and now lives in Swoyersville, Pa., with his wife, Alice. He joined the Union in New York and sailed as an AB. His last ship was the Wacosta. The Gulf Coast Mahoney Home born in Douglasville, Ga., and resides in Kirbyville, Texas with his wife, Lillian. Home was em­ ployed by the G and H Towing Co. Philemondus Matthys is a na­ tive of Belgium and now makes his home in New York City.. A by Lindsay Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area •ii October 27, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Louisiana AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education has made the following endorsements of statewide candidates running in the Democratic primary on November 4: Governor, John J. McKeithen; Treasurer, Mrs. Mary Evelyn Parker; Custodian bf Voting Machines, Douglas Fowler; Superintendent of Education, Bill Dodd; Insurance CommissionMuncie Matfliys deck department. er, Dudley Gugliemo. New Orleans Houston FWT, he last sailed on the La William Hussey paid off the We congratulate James Sam- Salle. He joined the SIU in New Venore in Portland, Ore., after a mon for his fine work in con­ York. grain run to India. He sails as stantly ungrading himself. He has Herbert Muncie sailed in the chief cook and would like a ship received all endorsements, the engine department since joining heading towards his home in latest being first assistant engineer, Texas. 1,000 horsepower. We are wait­ the Union in New Orleans. A na­ George Wolf, chief cook, re­ ing for his next achievement, tive of Kentucky, Muncie makes turned from Madras, India, on the which we are sure will come very his home in Baltimore and last Yellowstone. He would like a shortly. shipped aboard the Wilmar. Far East trip to Asia where he has relatives in the Air Force. AU Hands Safe Aboard SIU Lakes Ship Joe Acy just left the Del Mar where he sailed as laundryman. The ship ran aground on the way North, after leaving Paranague, Brazil. The ship started to take water and is now in drydock in Galveston. Acy said he would like to wait for the ship and will enjoy some time on the beach. Third cook Ray Taylor made some trips to Africa on the Del Monte. A native of New Orleans, he is lounging around the hall, taking advantage of Indian sum­ mer. MobOe O. W. Trawick registered after spending some time ashore. He has been a member of the Union 20 years and sails in the deck de­ partment. William CogsweU, who last sail­ ed as FWT on the Antinous, is ready to sail again. Jcdm Leys made some trips to Vietnam aboard the Cwtez. He's a FWT and lives in Mobile. Joe Hannoa was steward on the Cortex and has been a mender of the SIU since its inception. I. W. A reported, faulty steering mechanism aboard the SIU Lakes Harper, cook and steward on the Manhattan, had to come home due District limestone-hauier J. F. Schoelkopf sent the ship into the abut­ ments of the Milwaukee Bridge, on Michigan's Saginaw River, With to illneiss. one of the two major bridge supports broken, the bridge is largely WUUmn Roche spent some time on Delta Line passenger ships and resting on the deck plates of the freighter's bow. The ship will remain is now registered in group two. put until authorities can rig a temporary new abutment for the bridge. 324 Co^essmen Favor Bill For Imlepemlent MARAD (Continued from page 3) Howttfd W. Rnblmn (II..N.Y.) Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D.-N.J.) Brron G. Rogers (D.-Colo.) Daniel J. Ronan (D.-IIl.) John J. Rooney (D.-N.Y.) Fred B. Rooney (D.-Pa.) Benjamin S. Roeenthal (D.-N.Y.) Dan RoatenkowakI (D.-IU.) WUIlara V. Roth, Jr. (D.-Del.) Richard L. Roadebnah (R.-Ind.) EUward R. Roybal (D.-Callf.) Philip lEL Rnppe (B.-Mlch.) William F. Ryan (D.-N.Y.) Charleo W. Sandman, Jr. (R.-N.J. ' David E. Sattrrlield (D.-Va.) Fernand J. St. Germain (D.-R.I.) John P. Saylor (R.-Pa.) Henry C. Schadebers (R.-Wi8.) William J. Scherle (R..Iowa) Herman T. Schneebeli (R.-Pa.) Richard S. Schwelker (R.-Pa.) Fred Schwenpel (R.-Iowa) William L. Scott (R.-Va.) Armlatead I. Selden, Jr. (D.-AIa.) George E. Shipley (D.-IIl.) Garner E. Shrlver (R.-Kana.) B. F. Slak (D.-Calif.) Joe Skablti (R.-Kana.) John J. Slack, Jr. (D.-W.Va.) H. Allen Smith (R.-Calif.) Henry P. Smith (R.-N.Y.) Jamea V. Smith (R.-Okla.) William L. Springer (R.-III.) Robert T. SUfford (R.-Vt.) Harley O. Staggera (D.-W.Va.) J. William Stanton (R.-Ohlo) Sam Stelger (R.-Ariz.) WUIIam A. Stelger (R.-Wia.) Frank A. Stnbblefleld (D.-Ky.) Leonor K. Snlllvan (D.-Uo.) Robert Talt, Jr. (R.-Ohlo) Bart L. Talcott (R.-Callf.) Roy A. Taylor (D.-N.C.) Charlea M. Teagae (R.-Ca]|f.) Herbert Tenier (D.-N.Y.) • Fletcher Thompaon (R.-Ga.) Frank Thompaon, Jr. (D.-N.J.) Vernon W. Thomaon (R.-Wls.) Robert 0, TIernan (D.-R.I.) William M. Tnck (D.-Va.) Al Ullman (D.-Ore.) Lionel Van Deerlln (D.-Callf.) Gay Vander Jagt (R.-Mich.) Joe D. Waggoner, Jr. (D.-La.) Jerome R. Waldle (D.-Callf.) E. S. Johnny Walker (D.-N.Mex.) William C. Wampler (R.-Va.) G. Robert Watkina (R.-Pa.) Albert W. Watoon (R.-S.C.) John C. Watta (D.-Ky.) Charlea W. Whalen (R-Ohio) J. Irving Whalley (R.-Pa.) Baall L. Whitener (D.-N.C.) William B. WIdnall (R.-N.J.) Charlea E. WIgglna (R.-Callf.) Lawrence G. Wllllama (R.-Pa.) Charlea H. Wllaon (D.-Callf.) Larry Winn, Jr. (IL-Kana.) Leater L. Wolff (D.-N.Y.) Jamea C. Wright, Jr. (D.-Tex.) Wendell Wyatt (R.-Ore.) John W. Wydler (R.-N.Y.) Chalmera P. Wylle (R-Ohio) Loala C. Wyman (R.-N.H.) Clement J. Zablockl (D.-Wla.) Roger H. ZIon (R.-Ind.) John M. Zwach (R.-Minn.) Votes Against—44 Thomaa Aahley (D.-Ohio) Tom BevlII (D.-AIa.) Jonathan Bingham (D.-N.Y.) Richard Boiling (D.-Mo.) John Brademaa (D.-Ind.) Jack Brinkley (D.-Ga.) Jack Brooka (D.-Tex.) Omar Bnrleaon (D.-Tex.) Earle Cabell (D.-Tex.) John J. Conyera (D.-Mich.) John G. Dow (D.-N.Y.) Dante B. Faacell (D.-Fla.) O. C. Flaher (D.-Tex.) Lee H. Hamilton (D.-Ind.) Porter Hardy, Jr, (D.-Va.) Ken Hechler (D.-W.Va.) Chet Hollfield (D.-Callf.) Andrew Jacoba. Jr. (D.-Ind.) John Jarman (D.-Okla.) Robert Kaatenmeler (D'.-Wia.) John H. Kyl (R.-Iowa) Odin Langen (R.-Minn.) Robert McClory (R.-I11.) John J. McFall (D.-Callf.) Wiley Mayne (R.-Iowa) G. V. Montgomery (D.-Miaa.) John E. Moaa (D.-Calif.) Laden N. Nedil (D.-Mich.) J. J. Pickle (D.-Tex.) Henry S, Reaaa (D.-Wla.) Ray Roberta (D.-Tcx. Paal G. Rogera (D.i-Fla.) J. Edward Roaah (D.-Ind.) Donald Ramafeld (R-Ill.) Jamea H. Scheaer (D.-N.Y. Robert L. F. SIkea (D.-Fla.) Neal Smith (D.-Iowa) Tom Steed (D.-Okla.) Samael S. Stratton (D.-N.Y.) W. S. Stackey (D.-Ga.) Charlea A. Vanik (D.-OhIo) Richard C. White (D.-Tex.) . Jamie L. Whitten (D.-Hlaa.) Sidney R. Yatea (D.-Ill.) Not Votii^—64 Carl Albert (D.-Okla.) Wajrne N. Aaplnall (D.-Colo.) Hale Bogga (D.-La.) Francea P. Bolton (R.-Ohld) William G. Bray (R.-Ind.) William E. Brock (R.-Tenn.) William Broomlleld (R.-Mleh.) Daniel E. Batton (R.-N.Y.) Jamea A. Byrne (D.-Fa.) William C, Cramer (R.-Fla.) John O. Calver (D.-Iowa) William L. Dawaon (D.-Ill.) John R. Dellcnback (R.-Ore.) Charlea C. Digga, Jr. (D.-Mlch.) Don Edwarda (D.-Callf.) John N. lErlenbom (R.-I11.) Frank E. Evana (D.-Colo.) Robert A. Everett (D.-Tenn.) Joe L. Evina (D.-Tenn.) George H. Fallon (D.-Md.) Paal FIndley (R.-IU.) ThoM* S, Foley (D.-Waah.) L, H, FoanUin (D.-N.C.) Richard Falton (D.-Tenn.) Charlea E. Goodell (R.-N.Y.) Gilbert Gade (R.-Md.) Wayne L. Haya (D.-Ohio) F. Edward Hdbert (D.-La.) A. Sydney Herlong, Jr. (D.-Fla.) Elmer J. Holland (D.-Fa.) Donald J. Irwin (D.-Conn.) Charlea Raper Jonaa (R.-N.C.) Paal C. Jonea (D.-Mo.) Abraham Kazan, Jr. (D.-'Tex.) John C. Klaczynakl (D.-Ill.) Melvin R, Laird (R.-Wls.) Phil H. Landram (D.-Ga.) Delbert L. Latta (R.-Ohlo) > John L. McMillan (D.-S.C.) Ray J. Madden (D.-Ind.) George H. Mahon (D.-Tex.) Catherine May (IL-Waah.) William S. Moorehead (D.-Pa.) Abraham J, Malter (D.-N.Y.) Robert N. C, NU (D.-Pa.) Arnold Olzcn (D.-Mont.) Wright Patman (D.-Tex.) Graham Parcell, Jr. (D.-Tex.) John R. Rarick (D.-Im.) Thomaa M. Recs (D.-Callf.) Ogden R. Raid (R.-N.Y.) Joieph Y. Reenick (D.-N.Y.) WlllUra L. St. Onge (D.-Conn.) M. G. Snyder (R.-Ky.) Robert Stephene, Jr. (D.-Ga.) Olln E. Teagae (D.-Tex.) John V. Tanney (D.-Callf.) Morria K. Udall (D.-Ariz.) Jamea B. Utt (R.-Calif.) Joaeph P. VIgorlto (D.-Pa.) John Bell WUllama (D.-Mlaa.) Edwin E. WlUla (D.-La.) Bob Wllaon (R.-Calif.) John Yoang (D.-Tex.) New Port of Kashima, Japan Scheduled for 75 Completion TOKYO—Fifty miles northwest of here a 10-square-mile har­ bor-industrial complex is rising on old farmland, dredged swamps, and the remnants of crumbling World War II hangars. By comple­ tion in 1975, the complex is ex­ pected to be able to handle up be able to anchor immediately off­ to 30-million tons of cargo an­ shore in a channel varying in width nually and employ 20,000 people. from 1,155 feet at its entrance and The town of Kashima's econ­ exit, to 2,970 feet near its mid­ omy is expected tp boom from in­ point; depth will vary from 69 to creased commerce that the facili­ 76 feet. The entire port facility will ties will bring, which will include oil refineries, power generating sta­ cover 1,9 square miles. The dred­ tions, chemical plants and steel ging of the harbor alone is cost­ ing $75-million. While it is ex­ mills. Port facilities will line three pected to receive its first ship in channcds forming the letter "Y" 1969, the harbor should be in full and 2(*),000-ton-class tankers will operation by 1975. ' ' �' '.CTSJSBroEWOTT.'Wr')-:; October 27, 1967 Seafarer Mazet Goes on Pension Pmge Eleren SEAFARERS LOG Senate Expected to Block Cutbacks ffoffse GOP'Led Coalition Cuts Funds For Key Sodul WeUure Programs WASHINGTON—House Republicans and Southern Democrats won a new battle to force drastic slashes in the federal budget as the House voted to order President Johnson to cut non-military ex­ penditures to last year's level. The directive, proposed by f The immediate issue behind the Representative Jamie L. Whit- responsibility for control over the fight over funds is the President's purse." ten (D-Miss.), would compel Prior to the House action on request for a tax increase to pay agency-by-agency cutbacks of the 'Whitten-Bow proposal, he had for the costs of the Vietnam war. $7 billion to $10 billion from the sought unsuccessfully to head off House Republicans and conserva­ amounts budgeted for such Great deep cutbacks in Administration tive Southern Democrats have Society programs as Model Cities, programs through a milder plan. served notice they will not even rent supplements, the Teacher This was calculated to achieve re­ consider a tax hike unless Johnson Corps and school aid. ductions of $1 billion to $1.5 bil­ agrees to major reductions in do­ Tony Goncalves, Administrator of the Harry Lundeberg Seamanship To nail down the cuts. Repub­ lion, largely through payroll attri­ mestic programs. School, presents a pension check to long-time SlU man Frank Mazet. licans succeeded in attaching an In other actions in Congress: Belgian-born Seafarer Mazet has been with the SlU since 1952. amendment by Representative tion and cuts in government re­ search and development projects. • The House Armed Services Frank T. Bow (R-O.) setting an Debate over the Mahon plan and overall spending ceiling of $131.5 amendments to it brought on a Committee approved a $2.7 billion billion as against the latest Admin­ five-hour wrangle that finally end­ pay increase amounting to 22 istration estimate of $144.2 bil­ ed with adoption of the Whitten- percent in three stages for mem­ bers of the armed forces. The lion. Bow spending ceiling. measure parallels the pay raise Included in the measure are spe­ Whitten's amendment would recently voted by the House for cific limitations of $1.2 billion for limit expenditures to last year's by Fred Farnen,Secretery-Treasurer,6reat Lakes the war on poverty and $2 billion $125.7 billion, but the exemptions government employes in the civil service. In addition, it specifies for foreign aid. it permits would bring the total Seafarers here are saddened by the last voyage from Detroit of The 238-to-164 vote on the close to the $l3l.5 billion limit that henceforth servicemen will automatically receive the same in­ the South American, referred to as "south" by the oldtimers. She Whitten-Bow proposal found 171 specified in the Bow rider. creases given civil servants unless was built in 1914 at the Scb^e Yard of Great Lakes Engineering Republicans and 67 Democrats Among the exemptions spelled Congress decides otherwise. Works and carried more thaii half-a-million passengers during her voting for the budget slash, with out are the cost of the debt, social • House and Senate conferees half-century on the Lakes. The ship ran from" Duluth to Chicago 155 Democrats and nine Republi­ security, expenditures related to broke a three-month deadlock to cans voting against it. and Buffalo and in 1967 she car- ^ the Vietnam war, the postal ser­ come up with a bill to allow states AFL-CIO Legislative Director vice, veterans' benefits, the In­ ried more than 10,000 passengers this port's first Great Lakes vaca­ to postpone congressional reto Expo 67 in Montreal. tion check. He was very pleased Andrew J. Biemiller called the ternal Revenue Service and a districting under court orders imHouse action "a demonstration We were sorry to learn of the with the prompt reply to his appli­ pending pay raise for servicemen. til after the 1970 census. The ef­ of absolute irresponsibility." death of Yem Raftering aboard cation. Undermines Programs fect would be to delay compliance "The members of the conserva­ the Pan Oceanic Faith. He started Cleveland with the Supreme Court's "one The plan, if allowed to stand, tive coalition think they have his sailing career on the South The Sylvania has crewed up and man, one vote" districting man­ would mean starvation or death gained a partisan advantage," Bie­ American in 1954. Vern served gone back into service after a stay on all elected committees and in the Lorain shipyard. The Paul miller said. "They are completely for many of the labor-supported date except in states holding a participated in many beefs in­ Tietjen, also in the yard, will crew wrong. The American people Great Society programs that were special census before 1970. The cluding the New York Railway up soon apd we hope we, can find want their representatives to just getting under way last year measure also would prohibit atdemonstrate leadership'and states­ under appropriations that amount­ large congressional contests, ex­ Marine Strike in 1961. He helped enough men for her. manship—not to engage in cheap ed to little more than "seed" cept in New Mexico and Hawaii organize on non-union ships. Vern politicking. That the people will money. The Model Cities pro- where they have been traditional. Alpena was 39 years old. • The House Labor Committee .pram, for example, got almost prove in the next election." Shipping is slowing down now Chicago worked overtime in an effort to nothing in fiscal 1967. But this Earlier, Biemiller had labeled that the end of the season is get­ Our friends in labor, politics ting near. The J. B. Ford has fit the budget-cutting effort "uncon­ year the House voted $237 mil­ reach agreement on legislation and the maritime industry are ex­ out and will probably run until scionable," declaring that is was lion of the $662 million sought continuing the government's antipected to be on hand when we the first week in November. "aimed at gutting the very domes­ by the Administration and the poverty program, which has been open our new Chicago hall on Senate upped this by $300 mil­ under heavy fire from the con­ Good luck to Floyd Hammer tic legislation the nation needs to lion. servative coalition. Oct. 23. It is possible that the meet the urban crisis." P-M election might prevent some now collecting a pension in the Senate Holds Key Role of us from attending the function. port of Frankfort. Administration forces looked to Chicago is expected to have the Frankfort the Senate to block the tight majority of the P-M vessels in The City of Green Bay is out spending limit. Chairman George for the voting. of the shipyard and on a 20 and 8 Our clinic is already in full schedule. Shipping is very good H. Mahon (D-Tex.) of the House swing and our first patient was and we are searching for rated Appropriations Committee said he Harold Hulbert, one of the old- men to fill out the vacancies on would recommend that the bill be WASHINGTON—Senator Harrison Williams (D-N.J.) is calling allowed to die in the Senate, even for a White House Conference on Aging, to begin in 1970. In timers here. the Lakers. though it was attached to a" soThe first SIU Lakes Vacation Buffalo called continuing resolution pro­ noting the urgency of research into problems of the elderly, he Plan application was fiilled out by Shipping is very good for all viding interim funds to keep a pointed out that 5.3 million old- ^ ference would be submitted to Richard Peterson, who sails as AB on the Nicolet, a Gartland self un- ratings due to the increase of number of federal agencies from er Americans have sub-poverty- the President within 90 days of level incomes, that nearly two loader. He filed for 142 days. Our grain shipments into the port of running out of money Oct 23. its conclusion. million are on welfare, and that Buffalo. Indications are that it "We'll just let the continuing condolences to Jim Kirhy, fireman Urges Prompt Action on the Milwaukee Clipper, on the will continue. No SIU ship with resolution die," Mahon» said. nearly 40 percent of single older citizens have assets of less than "If Congress acts promptly on storage grain is scheduled for layWe'll try instead to get the death of his wife. $1,000. the bill . . .," Williams said, "it regular appropriations bill finished The strike of Local 418 of the up until early December. would follow approximately the Senator Williams, who is a ILA Grain Elevator Workers has The C. L. Austin is laid-up and up and enacted. The Senate never same timetable required for the member of the Senate's Special ended and the membership has the A. E. Nettleton is due in the would buy it anyway." 1961 White House Conference ratified the contract. Union Pres­ near future. Rumors have it that Mahon charged that the budget- Committee on Aging, is circulat­ which was preceded by almost ident John McQuade has thanked it will be a small storage fleet slashing directive to the President ing a bill calling for a conference two years of preparation and the SIU and the Chicago Port again this year, somewhere be­ amounted to "passing the buck" to other members of the Senate, teamwork by federal agencies, Council for their support during tween 12 and 14 ships. and was "an abdication of our in order to gain co-sponsors. state officials, leaders in private the strike. Williams said that "job discrim­ organizations, and others." Shipping here is steady and as ination because of age still threat­ He added that a partial result SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS usual we have plenty of jobs for ens any worker who must change of the "historic" 1961 Conference the rated men. September 1 - September 30/ 1967 employment status, even people was the enactment of the Older Duluth in their thirties and forties. Americans Act, the establishment Number of Amount Bob Feiguson and Ron Steven­ The bill provides that (A) the of the Administration on Aging, Paid Benefits son, who ship as oilers on the Secretary of Health, Education and the passage of Medicare and 4,591 $ 47,643.49 and Welfare would be responsible Medicaid. However, even with the James Ferris, just received oilers Hospital Benefits ...... 23 49,840.25 for planning and conducting the "substantial progress" made in endorsements with the help of the Death Benefits Disability Benefits . 1,027 179,625.00 conference, (B) each state would the housing and health fields in Duluth upgrading school. 28 5,600.00 be allocated $25,000 for pre­ recent years, he said, the "magni­ Skip Pcnrter, FOW, has returned Maternity Benefits /... . 79,391.52 liminary studies and planning for tude" of problems still facing the 392 from a five-month trip on the Dependent Benefits ^3..,. . . . . .^ 7,829.87 the conference and for expenses elderly requires "an organized dis­ 519 Trans Superior as second pump­ Optical Benefits . ..[.... Out-Patient Benefits . . . 4,653 36,199.75 man. of the delegates, (C) the HEW cussion of what the 1970's might 675,153.13 Secretary would establish an Ad­ bring. In short, we should work Fred Leske took another oilers Vacation Benefits ...... .... 1,539 job on the Raymond Reiss, while Total Welfare, Vacatibn visory Committee to the Confer­ now for a White House Confer­ fireman Duane Huhner received Benefits Paid This Period .... 12,772 $1,081,283.01 ence, and (D) a report of the con­ ence in 1970." The Great Lakes Senator Urges Govt. Action On Senior Citizen Problems �Page Twelve Reagan Bad Choice For President To The Editor: It was bad enough that Barry Goldwater was a candidate for President, and refused to con­ demn the insidious activities of the John Birch Society. It was bad enough that he chose as a ninning-mate an unheard-of Congressman whose vitupera­ tion couldn't save him from los­ ing out in his own constituency. It was bad enough that rightwing extremists booed so much at the Republican national con­ vention that Rockefeller could not give his speech. And it is bad enough that the extremists still have a strong grip on the Republican party. But it is going too far when they consider sponsoring a man who circumvents government labor laws by forcing convicts to harvest crops (while workers are striking those farms for better working conditions), and refers to the representatives of organized labor as stupid dogs. In short, how can a person be considered for the Presi­ dency, especially if he has no real government experience and apparently does not understand what "check and balance" or meaningful discussion" means? Alex Latrobe What a Difference 60 Years Make To The Editor: I would like to thank you for sending me the Log and I would also like to thank the officials of the SIU. It's really imbelievable that I am sitting here thinking back 60 years to when I first shipped out. It was from St. Andrews in what was then the Danish West Indies and the ship was a three masted full rigged main skysail ship named the Rhine. I was an ordinary seaman and I earned $10 a month. I never dreamed it could come to this. I thank you one and all for what you are doing for us. Sincerely, Evald Olson Brockton, Mass. Build Abroad Threat to Security To The Editor: In reply to Peter Roomy's letter to you (Seafarers Log, Oct. 13), the reason that the Administration had planned to construct naval ships in foreign shipyards is simple: The cost would be about one-half as much as here in America. If the bulk of U.S. vessels were built overseas, the U.S. Govern­ ment would not be so hardpressed to lay out huge subsi­ dies for the continuation of the American merchant marine, and costs of construction for naval and marine vessels would also be sliced in half. Million of dollars could apparently be saved. However, that is so only at first glance. Though the Ad­ ministration seems to have con­ sidered overseas ship construc­ tion to be a money-saving SEAFARERS LOG prospect, it forgot to look ahead to the far-reaching results of that program: A merchant marine, and a military seapower, entirely dependent on the unpredictable allegiances of a foreign power. Laurence Palmer SIU Pension Plan 'Is One of Depth' To The Editor: Again, I would like to ex­ press my appreciation and thanks to our union for the most recent increase in the pen­ sion payment. I suppose, having knowledge of a similar increase in payment to the unlicened personnel of other maritime unions, we were expecting such a raise because of the SIU's constant policy of being ahead of all other unions in this and other benefits. I would like to emphasize that while the basic payments of other unions are on a par, the SIU's pension plan is one of depth and offers far more as­ sistance in every respect to the oldtime seaman and his family. In thanking the SIU for this increase that has benefitted me personally, I am also aware of the splended gains made by the membership as a whole. I am particularly interested in the upgrading programs that offers the inducement for a working stiff to get a little of that richer gravy. For a member who wishes to promote himself and further his career, it is possibly one of our finest programs for the betterment of the member­ ship. Art Lomas, SIU Pensioner Yonkers, N.Y. Welfare Plan Comes in Handy To The Editon I would like to express my appreciation for what the SIU welfare benefits have done for me. I have been a member of this union for 23 years and. never thought too much about using the welfare plan. But when I got hurt six months ago and saw all the plan does, I realized how important the plan is. Without it, we would lose what we have worked all these years for. My wife feels the same way I do. We wish you much luck. Sincerely, James Oliver Pasadena, Texas ^ Union Helpful In Time of Need To The Editor: It is with extreme gratitude that I write this letter. The kind, considerate and speedy way that I received the benefits after the death of my husband will always be remembered. I want to thank everyone for making the visit of my daugh­ ter and myself to the SIU hall as pleasant as possible. I would also like to thank the officials of the Union who expressed their friendship to me and my family. The SIU is a truly great orga­ nization. Thanks again. Sincerely, Mrs. Margaret WilHamn (widow James E. WflUams) New York City October 27, 1967 Retired Seafarer Retalk the Days Of Rationed Water andNo Overtnne From schooners to missile ships, former Seafarer Abram Goldsmit has sailed on almost every kind of vessel during a 50-year career at sea. A spry 82-year old pensioner, he recalled some of his experiences when he came into the New York hall recently to visit old friends and keep up on Union news. Servicemen Well Fed for us and was an unassuming He could have retired before man. He and Senator LaFollette "I worked on Eastman'SS Com­ 1960, he said, but "I wanted my did a lot to change the conditions pany ships for awhile. I made a 50 years at sea." Brother Gold­ that existed when I started." number of Far East trips with smit first started sailing on the He well remembers a young them. During the Second World Pacific Coast in 1910. chap he encountered many years War, I was in the Mediterranean He was a galley boy during that ago. "The man was shanghied a lot." first trip. "The vessel carried aboard a whaler. He was on the By now, he was sailing as a lumber from Cas­ ship three years and they never steward and recalls bringing 2,000 per, Calif., to San touched land, except for some men home on one ship. "It was Francisco. The remote islands, where escape was hard feeding them all, but we had voyage lasted six improbable. After three years, the a big department and with a con­ weeks." He Captain gave the fellow $10, tinuously moving line, we got the learned how to kicked him off the ship and didn't job done in about two hours." cook from watch­ care what happened to him. I gave Seafarer Goldsmit last sailed on ing the ship's him a galley boy's job on the ship the missile ships Beachnut and cook. I was on." Century. "We sailed around Bra­ Goldsmit 'The steward After some years on the Pacific zil and Trinidad tracking the showed me how Coast, he started to ship out missiles," he said. "They were to bake on that trip. I remember from the port of New York on good ships, nice and clean and I he taught me how to make yeast, the South America run or voyages enjoyed them." something you don't have to do that took about six months. It "Today a seaman is respected, now. The men liked my cooking sometimes took up to three weeks with standing in the community," and on some of my ships, they to dock in those ports, he re­ Seafarer Goldsmit said. "When I would leave the ship when I did." called. "I sailed on Oceanic Line started, it was a disgrace to go to In thdse days. Brother Gold­ ships to Tahiti, made some runs sea. People thought we were all smit recalled, there wasn't much on mail ships, then joined tankers bums." competition from the railroad. in the Cities Service fleet. The Now a widower, the Lithuan­ Ships would carry passengers from mail ships would add square sails ian-born Seafarer lives in Jackson­ San Francisco to Eureka, Calif. for added speed. ville, Fla. He finally got to the Panama Canal when the San Francisco World Fair was held in 1915. Ships would carry visitors to the fair from New York, via the canal. SIU Veterans Receive Pensions Recalls Tongh Days 'It was tough jn those days," Brother Goldsmit remembers. A man had to bring his own mat­ tresses, blankets, plates and eat­ ing utensils when he boarded a ship. "If he had no mattress, he slept on the floor. Ships were small; we worked lots of overtime and if we were lucky, we might get 50 cents overtime pay. And the company squawked plenty when they had to pay it." All the men were in one foc'sle, Goldsmit said. "The black gang was on the port side and the deck gang stayed on the starboard side. There was no running water and we had to pump it from a tank. Water was" kept locked so we wouldn't use more than a certain amount. We usually got fresh water twice a day." "The crews were mostly Scan­ Donald Gardner (L) receives, his first pension check from George dinavians in those days. Ameri­ McCartney, SIU Representative, at the New York hall recently. A cans didn't start to sail in great 28-year veteran of the SIU, Brother Gardner was a chief steward. numbers until after World War One." Seafarer Goldsmit said that he had met Andrew Furuseth on sev­ eral occasions. "He fought hard Please include Idents on Pictures to LOG Seafarers who send in pic.tures to the LOG are urged to' please include identifications of Seafarers and any other individuals included in the picture. In the past few weeks, the LOG has received many' fine pictures of SIU crews which unfortunately did not include identifications. The LOG would like to run as many pictures of SIU crews as they receive and identifi­ cations are necessary. Seafarer Ale o Cruz receives his pension check from SIU Rep. John Contaldo in New York. A member' of the deck department, Brother Cruz last sailed on the Long Beach. He lives in the Bronx. �October 27, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG FINAL DEPARTURES Page Thirteen W'romi^0 SliipiiL at Sea Alfred Thomas, 51: Brother William Dadds, 51: Brother Thomas died May 21, while, sail­ Dadds died on Sept. 6, at Naz­ ing aboard the areth Hospital, Fairisle. The ship Philadelphia, Pa. was docked in Dadds joined the Trinidad at t h e SIU in Philadel­ time of death. A phia, where he member of the —. . made his home. engine depart­ He was born in ment, Brother \ ^ * Wye Mills, Md. Thomas sailed Brother Dadds with the SIU for served in the 20 years, joining in the port of Army for ten years. He was a New York. Born in Bellville, N.J., spray painter employed by Repco he lived in Garwood, N.J. He Products Corp. Surviving is his served in. the Army during World wife, Margaret Dadds. War II. Brother Thomas is sur­ vived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Spray William Gardner, 65: A heart of Bayside, L. I., New York. ailment claimed the life of Broth­ er ' Gardner on Sept. 18, in New Arthur Langevin, 86: Brother York City. A Langevin died of a heart ailment member of the on Sept. 22, in steward depart­ Mobile, Ala. At ment, he had the time of death, joined the Union he was on an SIU in New York and pension. Brother was a resident of Langevin was that city. A 20born in Hastings, year man. Brother Gardner was Neb. H e joined the Union in Mo­ born in Pinners Point, Va. bile in 1939. His last ship was the Wild Ranger. Brother Langevin sailed as cook and steward. Surviving is his wife Sarah, of Eight Mile, Ala. He was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, (Continued from page 16) Mobile. of Seafarers and New York Head­ ^ quarters throughout the search Carl Jensen, 38: Brother Jensen operations. was lost at sea off the Penn Van­ At LOG press time, other veri­ guard on or about fied SIU brothers lost and pre­ April 11. He was sumed dead by the Coast Guard a native of Mas­ were; sachusetts and Kenneth (Scotty) Collins, 44, made his home in Chief Steward San Francisco. Morris W. Shubin, 42, OS Brother Jensen Edward McGee, age un­ joined the Union known, FWT in the port of Teodoro E. Rabaria, 48, Boston. An AB, Chief Cook he had sailed as bosun. He spent Alex A. Andreshak, 59, Deck two years in the Army. Surviving M. is his mother-in-law, Mrs. Juanita Julius A. Batill, 44, Wiper Walker of Decatur, Ga. Charles R. Hood, 23, Mess^ man Robert C. Russ, 44, AB Jerome Dl Facia, 62: Brother Donald Joyce, 45, Second Di Paola died on October 1, in Electrician Kinigs County Larry G. Howard, 22, Oiler Hospital, Brook­ Armas W.. Lehtonen, 17, lyn, :N. Y., of Messman natural causes. Vernon A. Battering, 39, He was a mem­ Messman ber of the SIU James A. Dhein, 41, AB United Industrial Earl M. Richardson, Jr., (age workers and joinunknown) Wiper. ed the Union in There were nine officers aboard New York City. Brother Di Paola was a machine the ill-fated vessel—including its operator for Morsan Tents, Inc. skipper, John F. Ogles, who was He was bom in Brooklyn and mistakenly reported saved by lived in that borough with his some news media following the wife, Madeline. The body was sinking—and other unlicensed per­ buried in Evergreen Cemetery, sonnel. At press-time, they had not been positively identified. Brooklyn, N. Y. The crew of the Barre Victory (Delta) paid their last respects to Louis Prieto, who was buried at sea during a voyage from South Vietnam to San Francisco, ship's delegate C. E. Roney reported. Prieto, who was not an SIU man, met with an accidental death in South Vietnam, Brother Roney reported. His body was ^ brought aboard the Barre Vic­ turned in an outstanding job. prepared daily and never left to tory for burial at sea in accord­ Meeting Secretary D. McTeman sit overnight. Frank Prendergast, ance with "the wishes of his next writes. Some disputed overtime meeting secretary, writes that the of kin," Roney told the LOG. in the engine department, Mc­ ship's fund has $16 and the crew promised to chip in extra money The deceased seaman, who came Teman reported. as soon as possible. Some disputed ^ from New York City, had been in the steward depart­ overtime aboard the Santa Inez. J. R. Sumpter, meeting chair­ Anthony Perrotta a member of man on the Fenn Victory (Water­ ment, but delegate R. Reyna said the SIUNA-affiliman), writes that it would be squared away before ated Staff Officers the men were ful­ the payoff. Association, was ly informed as to delegated Chap­ the new increases lain for the burial in the wages and Riley Carey wished to thank by t h e Captain. overtime rates. Thomas Constantino and his staff The officers and Meeting Secretary for putting out the crew gathered F. MitcheU Jr., daily newspaper around the flagsaid that most re­ "Seafarers Chron­ draped bier and pairs have been icle." It helped Roney Abel recited a prayer taken care of and make the voyage as the body was committed to the painting is still going on in the of the Steel Voydeep,,Brother Roney reported. quarters. Ship's delegate Hemy ^er (Isthmian) a The eulogy was delivered by Abel said that restricted overtime pleasant one. Captain Dean Bari. was collected by all crewmembers. Meeting Chair­ Abel was given a vote of thanks man Ulysses Weems for his "smooth job" as delegate. Weems wrote that Joe Brovrn, meeting secretary The galley gang was also praised the crewmembers offered their on the Steel Surveyor (Isthmian) for their fine work. L. A. Smith prayers for the men lost aboard wrote that a spe­ will next assume the job of ship's the PanOceanic Faith. The engine department thanked delegate Don cial meeting was delegate. Pierce "for all his fine work." held to elect a — Bosun Donald Wagner was con­ ship's delegate. Brother B. Gam asked fellow Tobe Beams, shipmates on the Del Sud (Delta) gratulated by his department for night cook and to help set up doing a fine job and being "a baker was elected. a committee to truly fine guy." Ship's delegate Henry Gaines, make two amend­ Weems was reimbursed for the 41 meeting chairman ments to the ship's letters he mailed and paid for while Gaines reports that Sea­ by-laws, meeting in India. The ship's fund was left farers aboard the vessel requested chai(rman A. with $8.26. a telqyision set. Painting has been Glass reports. A completed in the deck depart­ committee con­ ment rooms and will begin on sisting of a man Kazmirz Lynch requested ter­ steward department rooms, Gaines from each depart­ mination of his tenure as ship's reports. The ship just arrived in ment was set up. delegate so an­ Saudi Arabia and will be in New Meeting clerk D. Owen writes that other man could York for a payoff, shortly after the movie fund totals $308.04 and have a crack at the new year. the ship's fund has $128.20. Sea­ it, meeting chair­ farers who had to sleep on the man Ronald Law­ ship while docked in New Orleans rence writes from T. E. Yablonsky, ships delegate will be receiving two days lodg­ the Transontario on the Steel Advocate (Isthmian), ings. F. Pereone was elected as (Hudson Water­ explained the new ship's delegate. No beefs or dis­ ways). William gains made by the puted overtime reported and a Lawrence B e a u d r y was SIU to the men smooth payoff is expected. elected to take in the meeting, over the duties by a unanimous secretary R. N. Meeting secretary R. L. Morris vote, Lawrence reported. Richard Ketley reported. Runkle, meeting secretary, writes Yablonsky re­ reports from the Robin Trent that the ship's treasury totals $12. (Robin Lines) that ported on the new elections were Virgil Riggoti has taken over as contract provi­ held to elect de­ deck delegate, replacing Jiay sions covering Yablonsky partment dele­ French. Leon Dziesinski, engine pay, overtime and gates. Elbert Win- delegate, reported that two men pension benefits. Everything in slow will repre­ were ill and had to be hospitalized. all departments is running sent the deck de­ The ship is heading for Singapore smoothly, delegates reported. partment, L. Wln- after visits to Vietnam and Korea. Meeting Chairman Angelo Seda bome will be was elected treasurer and set up steward delegate plans to establish a ships fund. WInslow and E. WUIiams No Fish Story The steward department has done will represent the engine room. a fine job and all mail and LOGs are arriving regularly. It was sug­ Vertis Smith is the new ship's gested that the steward order a delegate. The repair list will be new washing machine for un­ checked to see what has to be licensed personnel. The payoff done. W. F. Contant, meeting chairman, writes that a motion 5 Editor, will be in (Newark, N. J. was made to see about the paint­ • SEAFARERS LOG, ing of the crew mess room. • 675 Fourth Ave., i Brooklyn, N. Y.* 11232 ., • • ' S Hemy Simmons, cook and bak­ • .. . • H er, is the new ships delegate on Any repair lists are to be 5 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my • the Thetis (Ryan). turned in early so the work can be •j 'heme on your mailing list. (Print iMrmationf • He told his fellow finished before the Seafarers that the payoff, depart­ Captain is a good ment delegates one who "believes on the Trans5, STREET ADDRESS ... .. j fy " •' in the union". • york (Commodity • GITY STATE...... y • "It's a good ship Chartering) told and crew", Sim­ the crew in a ship­ Roliand Skinner of Great Lakes • TO AVQIP DUPLICATION: if you are an old wjbtcribfr"and i board meeting. District, caught this IS-pound your former addreM balpw! ' McTeman mons reported. J. M. Davis, meet­ Meeting Chair­ echo salmon in Piatt Bay, north ing chairman writes that the ship's man Paid Whit­ of Frankfort, Mich. The fish is 30 5 ADDRESS •4 Whitlow treasury has $9.72 on tap. The 1: low said that it inches in length and popular with • dTY.....,-..! STAIE ap,......... new steward and baker have was suggested that all foods be Great Lakes fishermen this year. —4,— —<i>— 17SeafarersDead On SIU Freighter ••a <1> m . - • �Pag» Foarteen SEAFARERS LOG SlU Lifeboat Class No. 187 Weighs Anchor The latest graduates of the SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship pose for photographer after they passed Coast Guard exam for their lifeboat tickets. Kneeling, left to right, are Jose Torres and Gilberto Holguin. In first row: Ruben Somarriba, Ken Smith, Joe Scimio, John Conner, and Nathaniel Hatfield. Standing at the back: Ivar Anderson, Mike Krasko, Stanislaw Guzi, John Spuehler, Victor Carbone, Jr. and the class instructor Paul McGaharn. Curtis Bamett, born April 5, 1967, to the Floyd G. Bametts, Baltimore, Md. Richard Colbert, bom Septem­ ber 2, 1967, to the Thomas Col­ berts, Chalmette, La. Rodney Earl McGee, born September 26, 1967, to the Earl McGees, Newark, N.J. Angela Buterakos, bom Sep­ tember 12, 1967, to the Thomas G. Buterakos, Winchester, Va. ^ Karen Marie Zolnlerek, born August 14, 1967, to the Joseph Zolniereks, Alpena, Mich. <I> , Elizabeth Rntowdd, born Sep­ tember 19, 1967, to the William Rutowskis, New York. ^ Michael Lee Baldwin, born June 29, 1967, to the Kenneth Bald­ wins, La Porte, Texas. Sharon Renee Barnes, bom Au­ gust 30, 1967, to the R. W. Barnes, Opp, Ala. WllUam Clifford, bom August 24, 1967, to the Robert Cliffords, Southgate, Mich. —— Cassandra Pool, born Septem­ ber 22, 1967, to the Donald E. Pools, Gretna, La. U.S. Currency Forbidden In Vietnam » Seafarers are cautioned not to use U.S. money while in Vietnam, in keeping with a recent Vietnamese Govern­ ment statement. » Any further currency draws in Vietnamese ports can only be given in Piasters by U. S. Captains. Anyone with U.S. ciurency will be subject to prosecution by the Vietna­ mese Government Vessel agents, ship Captains and all crewmembers will be subject to severe penalties if they at­ tempt to use U.S. currency. Crewmen are urged to draw sufficient funds to cover them during their anticipated stay in the coimtry. However, they are urged to avoid overdrawing due to the exchanging of piasters back to American currency. This is extremely involv^ and requires at least dgjlt days. Robert Blanchiield, born Sep­ tember IB, 1967, to the Robert John Blanchfields, Glen Burnie, Kevin James Machllnskl, bc^'n September 9, 1967, to the Robert H. Machlinskis, Baltimore, Md. Dehra Falco, born September 18, 1967, to the Francis Falcos, Bayonne, N. J. Joseph John Sclntio Please contact your wife, at 409 Beaver St., Leetsdale, Pa., in re­ gard to a very important matter. ^ Bobby Gene McMlchad Your parents new address is 328, South 11th Ave., Telephone: JU 4-8898. vt> Robert A. McLeod Please write Cassie Matheson, 1658 Sacramento St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif., as soon as possible. Malcolm Taggart Write your father at the USA Marine Fleet Activity, c/o South­ ampton TML, U. K. APO, New York 09218. There is mail at the Rincon Annex in San Francisco for you. ^ OcuJier 27, 1967 Presses Roll Aboard Steel Voyager As Crew Publishes Daily Newspaper "Thought for the day . . . Yet more is to be found in me." This is the slogan for an issue of the Seafarers Chronicle, a unique newspaper which was published aboard the Steel Voyager. It appears also to be the watchword of its enterprising young editor -and creator, Seafarer Tom Constantino. Constantino had joined the CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Steel Voyager as a saloon pan­ Service), October 1—Ohairman, Lambert Waldrop; Secretary, Albert Masee. Broth­ tryman for what was expected er E. A. Doumet was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Few hours disputed to be a two-month voyage to OT in deck department. Motion was made to have supper served from 4:80 India and back. However, when to 6 ;30 in Japan. the tensions of the Middle East finally burst into war, the Steel DEL RIO (DelU), October 1—Chair­ Voyager was forced to divert its man, B. Lee; Secretary, R. A. Hamlett. $27.10 in ship's fund. No beefs were recourse and head around the Cape ported by department delegates. of Good Hope at South Africa's tip, unable to traverse the sud­ BARRE VICTORY (Delta), October 1 —Chairman, C. E. Rooney; Secretary, denly-closed Suez Canal. This W. E. Morse. Few hours disputed OT in maneuver added 24 days of travel engine department, otherwise everything is running smoothly. time for the Voyager. It not only unexpectedly stretched the voyage but it also left the crew a bit in Seafarer Tom Constantino, crew­ LYNN VICTORY (Victory Carriers), October 1—Chairman, U. A. McDougall; the dark as to what further events Secretary, C. Davis. Brother E. Newhall might erupt as a result of the war. man aboard SlU-manned Steel was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department With radio communications bring­ Voyager, originated a unique delegates. shipboard newspaper, the Sea­ ing world news generally limited to a few short-wave stations, .the farers Chronicle, on a U.S.-toonly effective way for the crew India voyage. News from "around to learn what was really going the world, came off ship's radio. on was to hear reports of what the shortwave operators on ship might "voices" of the governments, so receive. that they are reliable in that sense. Constantino felt that this was For instance, the Seafarers Chron­ not enough. He gathered a staff icle of October 3rd accurately of writers and reporters composed noted that "Federal Nigerian of crew members and on Septem­ Radio at Lagos has reported fight­ ber 18 they issued the first copy ing on the outskirts of Enugu, the of the Seafarers Chronicle—^total capital of Eastern Nigeria, the YELLOWSTONE (Oriental Exporters), September 30—Chairman, Clayton L. circulation, 39, and several pages self-proclaimed Republic of Engelund; Secretary, Samuel L. Martin. long. The mimeographed daily Biafra. . . ." Some disputed OT was reported by deck delegate. Vote of thanks was extended was distributed throughout the to the ship's delegate and to the entire steward department. vessel and was enthusiastically Special Lingo welcomed. It briefed the men on The Chronicle also had a spe­ the latest of international and U.S. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Sep­ cial category, "Steel Voyager," tember 10—Chairman, Henry Gaines ; news in addition to sports events. Secretary, Brown. Brother Tobe S. devoted to activities o£ the ship's Beams wasJoeelected to serve as ship's crew. Often the column was writ­ delegate. No beefs were reported by de­ Shortwave Mmiitored partment delegates. Crew made request ten in a style of good-natured Getting information for the humor, in a lingo exclusive to the for TV. Chronicle was a time-consuming Voyager. but interesting job. The paper's JOPLIN VICTORY (Marine Carriers), September 30—Chairman, B. Mitchell; The paper ended publication Secretary, staff — editor Constantino, Pat R. Barker. Brother Red Gibbs was elected to serve again as ship's dele­ O'Neal, Nickey Emmite—^with as the ship reached Trinidad on gate. Beefs in deck department to be the help of other crew members, the-way home and by now Brother brought to attention of the patrolman. Everything is running smoothly in engine took turns scanning the short­ Constantino is on the final lap and steward departments. wave bands for news reports from of the voyage. Which ends in New the Armed Forces Radio, the Orleans. TRANSYORK (Commodity Chartering), September 3—Chairman, Paul L. Whit­ Seafarer Constantino is compil- low Voice of America, the British ; Secretary, Frank Prendergast. $16.00 Broadcasting system. Radio Mos­ ing a record of his experiences in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department but it will be squared cow, and Radio Peking (the latter on the.Steel Voyager and hopes to away before payoff. Patrolman to be con­ tact^ regarding the condition of the two especially, were helpful in write a book about them soon. steward's storeroom and stores on hoard. clarifying their respective govern­ ments' viewpoints). In this way the Chronicle staff was able to SlU Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No. 14 develop a well-balanced view of the world in perspective, and ob­ tained a fairly complete compila­ tion of all the major news. If, on the other hand, they had to rely solely on news reports from the few African radio sta­ tions on the way around the Cape, they would have been receiving news that was largely government propaganda as well as incomplete. (For example, during and after the overthrow of Ghwa's Kwame Nkrumah, the Ghana radio sta­ tions barely delivered any news; when they did, the news was out­ dated, and only by listening to the international shortwave broad­ casts from the BBC, or from some other Western stations, could a resident of Ghana leam what was happening in Ghana.) B. Whlsenant Please get in touch with your sister as soon as possible. She has Local radio reports were util­ some very important information . ized, but only in conjunction with for you. ^ more reliable reports from other radio stations in a position to Harvey Travfai Get in touch with your parents confirm the reported event. Of as soon as possible. They are very course, most government radio anxious to hear from you. stations are considered to be the •r 4 4^ I*V AX , V-1 ¥ rt -..•4 I' The August 10, 1967 graduates of the Entry Rating program of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are seen here at the school's Mill Basin facility. In Class No. 14 are (left to right, front row) R. O'Leary, K. Wood, A. Poulin, B. Robinson, S. Becker, N. Jakowiw; (center row) SlU Instructor Paul McGaharn, G. DePetris, M. Sil­ verman, T. Fallon, T. Barger, G. Banga, W. Sawyer, A. Riggs, M. DiPadova, and SlU Instructor Ami Bjornsson; (last row) R. Locklin, J. Richburg, H. Hernandez, J. Colalillo, L. Barco, R. Brickhouse, R. Arnold, J. Francoviglia, H. Samples, and W. Meyer. 'A-r <9 I 4 �October 27, 1961 Sc^diile of Membership Meetli^s SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Nov. 14^—2530 p.m. Mobile Nov. 15—2:30 p.m. Wilmington .Nov. 20—2:00 p.m. \ San Francisco Nov. 22—2:00 p.m. Seattle Nov. 24—2:00 p.m. New York ..Nov. 6—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Nov. 7—2:30 p.m. Baltimwe ... Nov. 8"~~2:30 p.m. Detroit Nov. 10—2:30 p.m. Houston ... .Nov. 13—2:30 p.m. 'f'. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit .. .. Nov. 6—2:00 p.m. Alpena .. .. Nov. 6—^7:00 p.m. Buffalo .. .. Nov. 6—7:00 p.m. Chkego . .. Nov. 6—7:00 p.m. Oeveland .. Nov. 6—^7:00 p.m. Duluth .. .. Nov. 6—7:00 p.m. Frankfort .. Nov. 6—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ... .Nov. 14—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Nov. 16—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo Nov. 15—7:30 p.m. Duluth Nov. 17—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ... Nov. 17—^7:30 p.m. Ttdedo Nov. 17—7:30 p.m. Detroit Nov. 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Nov. 13—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Nov. 14—5:00 p.m. MobBe Nov. 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Nov. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore Gicensed and mdicensed) Nov. 8—5:00 p.m. Nmrfolk Nov. ^5:00 p.m. Houston ... .Nov. 13—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Nov. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Nov. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. "Norfolk Nov. 16—10 a-m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Nov. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Nov. 14—7:00 p.m. Mobile Nov. 15—7:00 p.m. New York ..Nov. 6—^7:00 p.m. PhUad«lphiB .Nov. 7—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ...Nov. 8—7:00p.m. ^Houston ... Nov. 13—7:00 p.m. tHeetinr held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • MeetInK held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. tMeetinK held at Galveston wharves. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters ' ' .OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Overseas). Sqttcmber 17—Chairman, Herb Knowles; Secretary, Tony NottaKe. Brother Ruel Lawrence was elected to servo as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Everything Is run­ ning smoothly. PENN VICTORY (Waterman), October 7—Chairman, J. M. Sumptcr; Secretary, F. Mitciicli. Jr. No beefs and no dlspulcd OT reported. Mention was made that all SI'U brothers with' 20 years as a full botdc member, with 90 days each year sea time, and in good standing, be retired if they so desire, with no reductions as being able-bodi^ and no restrictions on wages earned if earned without the seaman's document or Z card. Brother L. A. Smith was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the retiring ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was given to the galley force for a job well done. Motion was made to see if the steward could purchase fresh milk In Japan. Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard CARROLL VICTORY (Delta), October 8—Chairman, L. Hopkins; Secretary, R. O. King. Ship's delegate reported Oiat everything is running smpothly, with a good crew on board. VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews REBECCA (MaHtime Overseas), Octo­ ber 1—Chairman, Stanley A. Freeman; ecretary, Richard J. Sherman. Some isputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Brother Elmer C. Barnhlll was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extendi to the steward department for a job well done. Motion was made that all STU-contracted ships he air-conditioned. f ST. CHRISTOPHER (Victory Carriera), October 12—Chairman. D. 0. Gay; Secretary, Ralph Collier. Ship's Delegate reported tfiat everything is running smoothly and thanked the crew for their cooperation and making his job easy. $2.80 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a Job well done. SBATRAIN MAmB (Hudson Water­ ways)—Chairman, Stanley Kraweagmslri; Secretary, Arloe flilL Brother William L. Long was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. No beefs were reported by d^rtment delegates. $1.00 will be collected from each man to establish a ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the cooks, steward department and to the cheerful and efficient bosun. SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 475 4th Ave^ BHjgL ALPENA. Mich BALTIMORE, Md 177 River St. EL 4*3BIO 1214 E. Baltimora St. EA 7-4700 BOSTON. Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 Washinqton St. SIU TL 3-»259 IBU TL 3-92S9 CHICAGO. Ill 9383 Ewinq Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ^ 5-9S70 CLEVELAND. Ohio DETROIT. Mich DIGEST of SIU MA 1-5450 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tex SEA PIONEER (^nictrmy SteaiasWl)), 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 MOBILE. Ala 99 Montqomery St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS. La 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7544 NORFOLK. Va RICHWOOD (Richmond), September 20 —Chairman, Doiph Holm Secretary, Ger­ ald M. Lopez. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. No beefs and no disputed OT. October 1—Chairman, Virjgie Swanson; Secretary, Thomas A. Walsh,; Jr. Ship's delegate reported that there were no beefs and everything is running smoothly, $19.0<) in ship's fund. Motion was made to have patrolman check hospital sup­ plies. JACKSONVILLE. Tla.'?.*. .:::: 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY. N.J PLORIDIAN (South Atlantic), October 6—Chairman, Bob Lasso; Secretary, A. C. Aronica. Ship's delegate reported that there were no beefs and everything is running smoothly. The crew strongly urges headquarters to change the present pension plan to 20 years membership in the Union along with 12 years seatime which should be suiBeient time to retire. MEETINGS 1420 W. 2Sth St. ROBIN TRENT (Moore-McCormack), September 17—Chairman, W. F. Contant; Secretary, JS- L-, Morris. Brother Vet^ C., Smith' Was elected to stSve a8"8hip s delegatew No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. Motion made to eontact the chief mate about painting '(he : crew's messroom. DEL SU0 (Delta), October 2—Chair­ man, A. Glass; Secrrtary, D. Owen. Brother F. Pwebue waa..dected to serve, as ship's delegate. $128.20 in ship's funds' and $308.04 in movie fund. One brother asked that a committee be set up tof DEt^e two amendm^ts to the ship's by*W8. One with a member from each lent, was , set,,,pp. 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2404 S. 4th St. DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex. ...... 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif.. 350 Freamonf St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEAHLE. Wash 2505 First Avenue' MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo PRINCETON VICTORY (Columbia), October 8—Chairman, Raymond Souza; Secretary, Albert Precious. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a Job well done. ACHnXBS (A. L. Burbank), Sep­ tember 17—Chairman, Billy Brewer; Sec­ retary, Bob Porter. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Excellent crew On board. Brother Boy Fitta was elected to serve as ship's delegate. CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA. Japan..Iseya BIdq., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 ra from amoag it* ranks, one Individual to carry out this responalblHtjr. I boerd which TRANSHUDSON (Hudson Water­ ways), October 14—Chairman, Robert G. Mason; Secretary, Earl Abick. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be' taken up with boarding patrolman.' UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller Distfllerics "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin SHU," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Cluldcnift" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . * . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltfanore Luggage Co. Lady Baldmore, Amelia Earhart Steflite lu^^ Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) ^l> 805 Del Mar FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makre specific provision for safeguarding the memberships money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wateia District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreemento. Ail these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of three funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. Ail expenditures and dUbursements of trust funds are made only uimn approval by a majority of the trusty. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING BIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipown^. ^ to f rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violatira of your shipping or seniority V the contracts between the Union and the shipowMrs, notify Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper addreu for thU is. Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Ap^ls Board 17 Batteiy Place, Suite 1930, NOw York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are avaiUble to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTBACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU lulls. contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such on toe nroner sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU i^trolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, conUct the nearest SIU port agent. ^ EDITORIAL POLICY—SBAFAEEBS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained K'Si.tTb.'s.irsriu Page Fifteen SEAFARER!^ LOG ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), October 1 —Chairman, H. Boron; Secretary, M. P. Cox. $34.00 in ship's fund. No beefs report^ by department delegates. Broth­ er F. Picczykoln was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother H. Boron, retirmg ship's delegate. PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monire are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumetancre should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEIAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union balls. AH members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methoda such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as aU other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED BBAPARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension ben^ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union mretings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimm cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-stonding Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dure. EQUAL RIGHTS. AH Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in raployment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitotion and in the contracto which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer nmy be dUcriminsted sgainet bereure of ra<^ creed, relor, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entiUed, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the b«ic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objecUvre which wUl serve the beat intemta of themselves, their familiea and their Unton. To ^'*7® tl>ej® objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation wu retablfaW. Dpnationa to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legtelative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the memberahlp and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feeb that any of toe above righte have been vioUt^, or that he haa been denied Ma conatitntieiial rteht of acceas to Union r^rda or taformation, ho ohonld immediatoly notify SIU Prooldent PnnI Hall at hcadqnarters by cartlMod maU, ratnm rocoipt raqi "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated ClothingJVorkers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International. Union) 'J/ Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) ^ Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) 1-7 ff �I! Vol XXIX No. 22 K 1 SEAFARERSMOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAK€S AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Five Seafarers are Only Survivors 17 Seafarers Listed Dead or Missing In Disaster Aboard Panoceanic Faith 1 ! ! SAN FRANQSCO—All but five of 22 Seafarers aboard the freighter Panoceanic Faith were lost when the 495-foot vessel sank October 9 in the icy storm-swept waters of the North Pacific 870 miles southwest of Kodiak, Alaska. Navy and Coast Guard planes reached the area soon after the maining bodies, all recovered by in the cold water of the area with­ tanker sank and dropped a total the Russian ship Orekhov. They out special clothing because body of seven life rafts—plus flares and were the Bosun, Antonio Apolito, temperature is sapped by the cold survival packs of food and water 37, of New York; and Henry O. within minutes. In spite of this, it was an­ —to the ^timated "30 or 40" men Limbaugh, 39, an AB from Bir­ nounced by the Coast Guard that mingham, Ala. Glad to be back home and thankful that they are alive, Pan- they saw bobbing in the 20 to 25for the next six weeks ships of Other vessels which answered oceanic survivors Lewis Gray, O.S. (right), and Gordon Campbell, foot-high waves whipped by 40 the Panoceanic Faith's first call all nations sailing in the immedi­ to 50 knot winds. However, by Oiler (center), arrived at San Francisco International Airport recently the time five ships in the general for help were the Japanese fishing ate area of the Panoceanic Faith from Yokohama, the destination of their rescue-ship, the Igaharu vicinity were able to alter course vessel Keisho Maru and the SIU- disaster would patrol the seas encontracted Steel Seafarer. An­ route, in criss-cross fashion, to Maru. At left is Mrs. Campbell, who gave Seafarer Campbell a and reach the scene, only five "hearty kiss" on his arrival. They were married this September. survivors were found and 12 other Japanese ship, the Rocky look for possible survivors. Maru, joined the search later and An investigation by the Coast The Pan Oceanic sank in icy, high seas off Alaska on October 9. bodies recovered. Guard into the tragedy of the one on its crew died in the effort. The first vessel to arrive, the Panoceanic Faith was scheduled It was the Steel Seafarer which Japanese freighter Igaharu Maru, first relayed the Faith's SOS that here this week and officials of the alerted the Coast Guard and Seafarers International Union will others of the stricken ship's be in attendance. trouble. The 8,157-ton Panoceanic Faith, built in 1944, was operated Received in Juneau, Alaska, by by the Panoceanic Tankers Corpo­ radio at 1:55 p.m.. Pacific Stand­ ration of New York. Enroute ard Time, the message said: "Re­ When a ship is in trouble and the lives of its crew in peril, quire' immediate assistance from from San Francisco to India with men of all countries who sail the seas for their livelihood set all ships in the vicinity of Latitude fertilizer under a U.S. aid pro­ aside thoughts of nationalism and rush to the aid of their own 44 degrees, 45 minutes north; 164 gram, she was scheduled to refuel kind. degrees, 35 minutes west. Taking at Yokohama, Japan. Johnson Gray On October 9, the American freighter Panoceanic Faith sent Following their rescue by the water in hold. Full cargo aboard." out an urgent SOS that she was listing badly to starboard and rescued two of the Seafarers— Two hours later a second urgent Igaharu Maru, the Japanese ves­ in danger of sinking. Gordon. L. Campbell, 46, an message said the ship, with her sel carried Campbell and Gray on Three Japanese vessels, one Russian, a Norwegian and an­ oiler from Oakland, Calif.; and load of 10,200 tons of fertilizer, to its destination at Yokohama. other American merchant vessel quickly altered course and Lewis E. Gray, Jr., 28, an ordi­ was listing precariously in the On arrical there, the two found steamed at top speed to the rescue of the foundering Faith. nary seaman froih Houston, Tex. choppy water. According to sur­ SIU representative, Frank Boyne, But the captain of the Orekhov, Leonid Zhezherenko, paid A Norwegian ' freighter, the vivors' reports she went down waiting to greet them. a tribute to the dead of the Panoceanic Faith with a dignity Equally welcome to survivors Visund, picked up the remaining minutes later. that perhaps best typifies the feeling of international brother­ three survivors. They were: John Search operations were con­ Kirk, Wiley and Johnson—after hood which is shared by seafaring men everywhere. O. L. Kirk, 36, oiler, of Modesto, tinued by Coast Guard and Navy the Visund's crew had outdone When derricks were hoisted to transfer the eight bodies ashore Calif.; Oscar C. Wiley, 28, OS, planes and the Coast Guard cut­ itself with hospitality en route to at the Vancouver, B. C. dock, Zhezherenko forbade their use. of Oakland, Calif., and Edwin D. ters Storis and Dexter, as well as San Pedro, Calif. — was the Instead, he and his crew solemnly lined the way, at attention, Johnson, 43, AB, of Marine City, other national and international prompt appearance of the SIU's while the bodies of the American seamen were carried ashore Mich. ships in the area, for six days Walter Minett, who had come on stretchers—each draped with a United States flag. The Visund also picked up four without further success beyond from nearby Wilmington to meet Asked by an onlooker if there was any political implication of the bodies retrieved, only one picking up several empty rafts. them. in this honor demanded by Zhezherenko, the captain answered SIUNA Vice-President Frank of whom. Seafarer Czeslaw Kwiat- On Sunday, October 15, the Coast with a firm "Nyet!" kowski — 59-year-old AB from Guard callexl off the official search. Drozak and West Coast Repre­ "They were all seamen," he replied. "They were human Detroit—was officially identified. Navy and Coast Guard spokes­ sentative Steve Troy coordinated beings." Two other Seafarers were men estimated that a person rarely communications with the families identified among the eight re­ survives for more than an hour (Continued on page 13) Common Bond of Seamen Unaffected by Cold War /*«»-, t,*:. i ^ » : Seafarers Known Dead or Reported Lost on Sunken Freighter ii i^ i. Ii C. Kwiadcowski (Deceased) A. ApoUto (Deceased) H. Limbaagh (Deceased) K. CoUlns (Missing) M. Sbobin (Missing) T. Rabaria (Missing) — A. Andresbak (Missing) Photos Not Available T) ! J. BadU (Missing) 1 E. McGee (Missing) E. Richardstm (Missing) C. Hood (Missing) 'f R. Ross (Missing) D. Joyce (Missing) L. Howard (Missing) A. Lehtonen (Missing) V. Rattering (Missing) J. 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Title A name given to the resource October 27, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ENFORCE U.S. CARGO PREFERENCE LAWS TO UPGRADE MARITIME, HALL URGES HOUSE OK’S SEPARATE MARAD BILL; PASSAGE HINGES ON SENATE ACTION MEBA DISTRICT 2 PROGRAM TO PROTECT ENGINEERS’ JOBS HOUSE MINORITY LEADER GERALD FORM CITES MARITIME AS ’68 ELECTION ISSUE AFL-CIO RAPS DIGEST ARTICLE ON SOCIAL SECURITY AS FALSE THE GOLD MINE BENEATH NEW YORK HARBOR FIVE-YEAR U.S. CRASH PROGRAM FOR MARITIME URGED BY TIERNAN NEW PORT OF KASHIMA, JAPAN SCHEDULED FOR ’75 COMPLETION HOUSE GOP-LED COALITION CUTS FUNDS FOR KEY SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS PRESSES ROLL ABOARD STEEL VOYAGER AS CREW PUBLISHES DAILY NEWSPAPER 17 SEAFARERS LISTED DEAD OR MISSING IN DISASTER ABOARD PAN-OCEANIC FAITH 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 10/27/1967 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. XXIX, No. 22 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/543593772f2a22b34bbaebbc5fccb559.PDF f0382c2cd9178656945631534f4a20ff PDF Text Text Vol XXIX No. 21 SEAFARERismOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO BHW.M.KTMIV Panoceanic Faith Sinks Off Alaska KODIAK, Alaska, Oct. 11—The S.S. Panoceanic Faith, an SlU-manned vessel, was reported as having sunk in stormlashed seas 850 miles southwest of here. Coast Guard and Navy reports said the vessel went down after radioing SOS signals that she ivas taking water and re­ quired assistance. As the LOG went to press, details were fragmentary and incomplete. According to reports from Juneau, another SlU-contracted vessel—the S.S. Steel Seafarer—and a Russian, a Norwegian and two Japanese merchant ships arrived on the scene after the crew had abandoned the Panoceanic Faith. The pilot of a Coast Guard plane flew over the area and dropped life rafts and flares into the 20 to 25-foot-high waves. The pilot re­ I'' I",4 1^'' ported that he observed crew members climbing into the inflatable rafts. At LOG press time, reports were received that five crew members had been picked up—two by the Japanese freighter Igaharu Maru, and three by the Norwegian vessel Visund. At Adak, Alaska, Lieut. Ralph France, public affairs officer for the U.S. Naval Station, reported that an intensive search by ships and planes was continuing. SIU headquarters in New York set up continuing commu­ nications with the next of kin of Seafarers aboard the Panoceanic Faith, giving all assistance possible and up-to-theminute information as it was received. (A full report will be given in tbe next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG.) �Murphy Urges Separate MARAD As Best Way to Upgrade U.S. Fleet NEW YOR.K—national plan to strengthen the American merchant marine which would include stronger cargo preference laws, increased federal subsidization and extension of subsidies to cover U.S.-flag tramp carriers, has been called for by Representative John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.). The congressman told a meet^ "3. . . . should be owned and Middle East crisis if such involve­ ing of The Maritime Associates operated under the U.S. flag . . . ment had been necessary," Mur­ here last month that such a plan "4. . . . should consist of the of action could best be implement­ best equipped, safest and most phy said. "I think the answer is ed through the establishment of an suitable vessels, constructed in the obvious. We are already taking independent Maritime Administra­ United States and manned by old liberty ships out of mothballs tion "as opposed to the Adminis­ trained, efficient U.S. personnel." just to supply our men in Viet­ tration proposal to bury it in the Despite this "blueprint for a nam." E)epartment of Transportation." As part of any plan to strength­ strong merchant marine," the New "It is impossible today to speak York legislator declared, "com­ en the maritime industry, the con­ about the future of the maritime pared to the rest of the world, the gressman called an independent industry with any degree of ac­ American-flag fleet has declined MARAD "of primary import­ curacy," Murphy said, but Trans­ steadily over the past 15 years." ance." "Experience has shown that portation Secretary Alan S. Boyd's Between 1951 and 1965, Mur­ the maritime interests suffer when­ offered programs "have undergone phy said, the world fleet increased ever they have to operate within revision and there is a possibility over 62 percent in number; the a multi-interest department. In that the Administration may pro­ U.S. fleet decreased 26 percent. 1950, the last year the Maritime pose a comprehensive maritime World tonnage went up 156 per­ Administration was independent, policy sometime in the near fu­ cent; that of the U.S. went down we were carrying 41.4 percent of ture." 2.7 percent. The number of our country's exports and imports However, Murphy did discuss freighters rose 51 percent world­ in American-flag ships; today that "particular areas of need now ex­ wide; dropped 17 percent in the figure is seven percent. An in­ isting" in the industry and pointed U.S. "The only classification in dependent maritime agency would out that "we already have one of which we registered a gain was in give a strong, coordinated voice to the finest statements of objectives bulk carriers," Murphy added, the maritime interests now spread for our merchant marine embodied "yet here the U.S. increased only over 22 separate federal agencies." in the Merchant Marine Act of 11 percent against a world in­ Development Urged 1936. Had the objectives of this crease of 295 percent." Also essential, with 80 percent Act been realized over the past Danger Cited of our ships over 20 years old, is 30 years," he said, "there would be "a systematic plan to rebuild al­ Such statistics hold serious im­ no need to speak today about the most the entire fleet over a period plications for our world position. problems of the maritime industry; of years," Murphy stressed, adding Murphy warned, and added fur­ instead I would be speaking to that this would also require ther figures illustrating the gradual you" about how "strong and pros­ strengthening of American ship­ loss to U.S.-flag ships of 93 per­ perous" it is. cent of American import-export yards among other corresponding A Clear 'WuefHint'' tonnage, including carriage by problems. Murphy, a member of the foreign ships of our most vital raw "This construction will require House Committee on Merchant materials. He also noted the bur­ increased government subsidiza­ Marine and Fisheries, summarized den placed upon our inferior and tion, and should be extended to the provisions of the Merchant outmoded merchant marine—"a provide relief for the tramps Marine Act briefly, as follows: vital component of our compre­ which now (are) in cutthroat com­ "1. The U.S. should have a hensive defense system"—in sup­ petition with foreign ships," the merchant marine capable of car­ plying most of the American men congressman continued. "In ad­ rying U.S. waterborne commerce, and supplies needed in Vietnam. dition, the cargo preference pro­ of carrying a substantial part of Quoting the latest available figure gram should be strengthened, as U.S. Waterborne foreign com­ for tonnage carried to Vietnam at should the quota system under merce, and of providing shipping 800,000 tons a month, he lauded which American-flag ships are au­ rervice on all routes designated as the merchant marine for managing thorized to carry some of the vital essential by the Maritime Admin­ to do the job so well but said cargoes imported into this country. istration. "the strain on our fleet and per­ "We know we have the capacity "2. This merchant marine sonnel is serious." to be a strong maritime nation; we should be capable of serving as a "We should ask ourselves must now determine whether we naval and military auxiliary in whether we could have responded will develop that capacity," Mur­ war or national emergency . . . adequately to involvement in the phy concluded. SEAE'ABEBS^IXW Oct. 13, 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 21 Ofllcial Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAOT, HALL, President CAL TANSBB EABL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Free. Vice-President AL KBBB LINDSET WILLIAMS See.-Treae. Vice-President ROBERT MATTHEWS Vtee-Preaident HERBERT BRAND Director of Organizing and Publications Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK Staff Writers PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN FRANK MAROIOTTA STEVE STEINBERO '• t { t October 13, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Two PillUsd kiwiikly at 810 Iksdi lilud Annii N.E., WaiklRftSR, D. C. 20018 ky tki SMfir•n litMRitlMal USIM, Atlutis, Gilf, Lakn iRd iBlud Watws Diitrlct, AFL-Cia, 875 Fwrtk AniM, BrHkly*, N.Y. 11232. Ttl. HViilntk 9-8600. SSMNA SIIM yertiis paM at WasklRftsB. D. C. POSTNASTER'S ATTENTION: Fana 3579 tarii ikatM k* Mat ta $M(ar«n laiirnatlaaal UalaR, Atlaath, Gilf, LakH aad Inlaad Watm Olitrlit, AFL-CIO, 875 Fairtk AVMM, Rraaklya, N.Y. 11232. Meaay Urges Covt Put Controls On Dorters'Foos to Moditnro Sioaring physician fees to medicare patients were sharply con­ demned by AFL-CIO President George Meany as he c^Ied for federal cost controls "to prevent severe hardship to elderly medi­ care participants. Meany urged immediate, ef­ for this relentless escalation in fective controls on doctor fees physicians' fees, especially those in a letter to Health, Education & charged under the medicare pro­ Welfare Secretary John W. Gard­ gram," Meany charged. He said doctor fees have risen ner. nearly three times the increase in He noted that Gardner had re­ the overall cost-of-living. And he cently reported that premiums for more than 17 million participants added that "physicians' incomes in the supplementary medical in­ now probably averaging $35-$40,surance program might have to be 000 a year, have risen even more raised next April from $3 to $4 than their fees partly because they a month—^a one-third increase. are now receiving full fees from Including the $50 deductible many medicare and medicaid pa­ feature, patients would have to tients who were previously treated pay out nearly $100 a year before at reduced rates." getting any reimbursement for Meany noted that the AFLmedical bills, Meany pointed out. CIO has urged that physicians be He observed that the major rea­ required to accept "reasonable" son given for the higher costs "is fees for treating medicare patients the unprecedented rise in physi­ and that increases be kept in line cians' fees" in the past two years. with increases in the consumer "There is no excuse whatever price index. Report of International President by Paul Hail The nationwide voter registration drives conducted earlier this month reflect a fact of democratic life that is often largely overfooked by a very significant number of Americans—that an "off year" election is no less important than one in which a majority of national seats and offices are at stake. Those of us in the labor movement cannot lose sight of that fact because big business never relaxes its pressure on government at all levels. The candidates on the municipal and state ballot today will eventually dominate the scene of national government in the future. Those who are sympathetic to the problems of the working man need and deserve the support of the working man every November, regardless of the office or the year. Equally important are the various propositions, resolutions, bond issues and referendums which come up each year in state and local elections all over the country. They all involve the expenditure of public funds or a change in the structure of our society. Those aimed at the public good should be supported. Others, designed solely for the benefit of a chosen few, must not be allowed to slip through in the absence of strong and thoughtful opposition. . Election Day 1967 can produce a significant edge on the outcome of Congressional contests of 1968 if all members of the labor move­ ment acquaint themselves with the issues in their regional contests and make their wishes known at the polls. The voice of American workers must drown out the big guns of management's wealthy arsenal at every opportunity, and keep our elected representatives aware of labor's needs by supporting favorable legislation which is pending in the Congress. We must not forget that management never ceases pounding away at laws proposed to insure the bargaining riehts of organized labor and constantly seeks ways to undermine rights fought for and won by the trade union movement. As prime examples of this anti-labor pressure exerted on govern­ ment, we have only to recall the airline machinists' strike of 1966 and last summer's fiasco involving the railroad shop craft unions. In exercising their guaranteed right to bargain collectively with the giant airlines, the machinists were accused from coast to coast by management-oriented factions of threatening the public good. Traditionally supporting the employers—^who pour billions into adver­ tising each year—^the nation's press and other mass communications media deplored the machinists' strike for an equitable wage as a "national emergency" although only a small percentage of the trave­ ling public was affected. Many in Congress were quick to agree and as always, the union had to buck all the odds to win a fair settlement. But anti-labor pressures did succeed last June in getting a law through Congress that deprived the railroad workers of their right to strike until at least January 1, 1969, thus forcing them to accept whatever management cares to offer until that time. The only way to insure that such thinly disguised compulsory arbitration does not spread to other industries is to defeat those who pass such laws at the polls and elect candidates who will fight for the right of workers to share in the prosperity of our nation. Efforts on the part of big business interests to gain union-busting legislation have never been stronger and smear tactics by right-wing radicals against friends of labor in government have never been more vicious or better-financed. Harping on the old claim that unions are too strong and too big. The National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have launched nation-wide anti-labor "workshops" and "clinics" for the announced* purpose of undermining union strength and overhauling labor laws to suit the employers. Right-to-Work Committees are springing up in one state after an­ other in the hopes of keeping unions out or holding their effectiveness to a bare minimum. In the Congress, anti-labor legislators continue to block building tradesmen from their equal right to picket by stalling action on the situs picketing bill which passed the House Labor and Education Committee back in May of this year. The active forces against labor are strong from all sides. We in the labor movement have only our own resources and unity with which to combat them. But we do have two basic weapons that can make final victory certain: The right to strike—^which must be protected, and the right to vote—^which must be used. To use the ballot effectively, we must have long memories. We must take mental notes on how a Congressman voted on issues that affected the goals of labor. This is the best and only guide that we have of a Congressman's true feeling about labor. A lot of fancy promises are often made on election day,., but the only true test is how the congressman voted on the impor­ tant labor bills that came up during his term. As seamen, we are of course vitally interested on how a Congress­ man votes on the bills that affect maritime. However, it is equally important to know how he voted on anti-poverty measures, on 14(b) repeal, on aid-to-education, on situs picketing and the many other bills that affect labor. If we remain passive and unconcerned about how our elected Con­ gressmen represent our interests, then we can not complain when some big business front man gets elected and seeks to undermine the labor movement. . The results of the elections this November and next will be of crucial importance to the labor movement as well as the entire country. �rw—r<-t t- October 13, 1967 Fairland Damaged in Collision SlU-contracted Fairland (Sea-Land) sustained damage to her bow last month after colliding with the freighter Silver Shelton in heavy fog in Puget Sound, off Seattle, Wash. Three of Fairlancfs crewmen were hurt. The ship returned to Seattle unaided. See story page 13. SlU Charge of IneBgiMe Voters Upheld hy NLRB in P-M Vote CLEVELAND—The National Labor Relations Board here has upheld the charge of the SIU's Great Lakes District that tempo­ rarily employed college students should be ineligible to vote in the Pickands-Mather fleet rep­ resentation election which will are excluded from the voting unit and are ineligible to vote in a rep­ be held October 17. resentation election. The Cleveland NLRB, in a de­ On July 20, the SIU's Great cision handed down on September Lakes District filed a motion with 19, ruled that "in accord with the regional office of the NLRB Board policy," students employed asking that a representation elec­ only for the summer months, in tion, scheduled to be held aboard this case aboard the ships of the the Pickands-Mather ships on July Pickands-Mather Company fleet. 31, be postponed. Hires College Students The SIU took this action after it learned that the company had hired a substantial number of new temporary employees, mostly col­ lege students, many of whom are related to captains, engineers and NEW YORK—The $40.00 a office personnel working for the month across the board increases Pickands-Mather Company. in wages and higher overtime rates The temporarily employed stu­ for rated deep-sea Seafarers in dents, the SIU had reason to be­ the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ lieve, would have sewed-up the tricts went into effect on Octo­ election for the company if al­ ber 1st. lowed to vote. The SIU also chal­ At the same time, the monthly pension payments of retired deep- lenged the right of short-term em­ sea members of the Atlantic and ployees to vote in an election Gulf District were increased by which would affect conditions far $75.00 a month—from $175 to into the future. The NLRB arrived at its deci­ $250. sion in favor of the SIU after it The increases for the deep-sea conducted a case by case review Seafarers were the result of the of the personnel files of 37 Pick­ SIU's successful contract negotia­ ands-Mather employees, whose el­ tions with the union's contracted igibility to vote was challenged by operators. the union. Under the terms of the pact's Excluded From Voting new provisions, all rated Sea­ farers in the three shipboard de­ The NLRB concluded from its partments received an increase of review of the employee files that $40 a month in their basic pay 14 of the new employees were def­ rates. Thus, for example, the initely temporarily employed col­ basic monthly wage of able-bodied lege students who would terminate seamen and firemen-watertenders their employment at Pickandswent to $432.58 from the previous Mather in September, in order to $392.58. return to school, and thus were In addition, the Union negoti­ excluded from voting. ated an increase of 25 cents an On the question of the remain­ hour in the basic overtime rate for ing 23 employees, the Board ruled all rated personnel above the entry that it could not determine their rating level. The overtime rate length of employmeht status on went to $2.67 for all deep-sea Sea the basis of evidence now avail­ farers whose base pay is now in able. The Board is thus allowing the wage range from $427.61 to them to vote in the representation $490.94. For those whose base election, which has now been rate is $490.95 or over, the over­ scheduled for October 17, but sub­ time rate was increased to $2.72 ject to challenge by the SIU Great per hour. Lakes District. The contract gains, as an­ The validity of these 23 votes is nounced in the September 29th also subject to a final determina­ issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, tion of the length of employment were ratified unanimously by the status of those casting the votes, deep-sea membership at meetings which will be based on informa­ in all Atlantic and Gulf District tion the Board expects to have in ports. the near future. Pension, IVnffe Increases, Now In Effect SEAFARERS LOG fT! Page Three Congressman Urges U.S. Fleet Buildup To Counter Soviet Maritime Threat WASHINGTON—The Soviet Union has established a goal of "eventual control of the commercial sea lanes of the world," Congressman William D. Hathaway (D.-Me.), warned recently. Speaking at a meeting sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, the Congressman said that "the best answer to the ^ ^ Soviet menace" would be the substantially to improving the ef­ eign shippers, Burke pointed out. The Massachusetts Congress­ development of a "comprehen­ ficiency of the nations's industry man declared that allowing con­ and agriculture." sive maritime program" for struction of American ships in Blaske said that labor-man­ America. foreign yards would eliminate an agement cooperation on the inland Hathaway, a member of the waterways opportunity to fight poverty in the has. been a priceless House Merchant Marine and nation. "The United States should advantage to the industry. Fisheries Committee, told govern­ be among the world leaders in "We have our differences of ment, management and labor offi­ shipbuilding," he said "and that opinion and our arguments," cials attending the luncheon that means ships built here in America, Blaske said, "but we have two the Russian competition on the with American men and equip­ priceless advantages: We agree on oceans of the world is just as im­ common goals, and there is mutual ment." portant as the competition be­ tween the two nations in space, respect and confidence. Where these two conditions exist, there missiles and nuclear energy. is not only the basis for agree­ He said the Russians are pour­ ment, there is also the basis for ing "huge sums of money" into powerful forward movement." all phases of maritime and that, Gtes Paymeirfs Deficit as a result, "there is a very real Representative James Burke danger that the Soviets will soon overtake and pass the United (D.-Mass.), speaking at the month­ States in shipping, shipbuilding, ly seminar sponsored by the MTD, WASHINGTON—The Housedeclared that last year's balance passed Appropriations Bill (H.R. fishing and oceanography." The Russian fleet, he said, has of payments deficit of almost $1.5- 10345) has been reported to the increased "nearly 10-fold in the billion might have doubled if not full Senate from the Senate Ap­ past decade, while our fleet has for the existence of today's mere propriations Committee with pro­ been cut just about in half during 7 percent of U.S. export-import visions intact that would allow that same length of time." At the trade being carried on American the Federal Maritime Commission beginning of this year, he went on, ships. "Just think, how much our and the Maritime Administration the Russians had more than 500 balance of payments position to continue present programs. new ships on order, while the U. S. would improve," Burke said, "if The bill generally provided for we had more American-flag mer­ had less than 50. higher maritime funds than in chant ships carrying a much larger Plan to Control Seas 1967. Recommendations were for percentage of our nation's foreign "Clearly," Hathaway said, "the trade cargo. ... A strong, healthy $143-million for ship construc­ tion subsidies (up $36,315,000); Russians are making an all-out ef­ American-flag merchant fleet— fort on the high seas so that they with sufficient numbers of ships to $200-million for operating sub­ can control the trade routes and carry at least 30 percent of U.S. sidies (up $25-million); $9,575,put the U. S. at their mercy." foreign trade—would stem the 000 for research and development The meeting, sponsored by flow of American'dollars abroad (up $2,075,000); $6,395,000 for the six-million-member Maritime in payment for shipping charges various aspects of maritime train­ Trades Department, also heard a on foreign-flag vessels in fact, it ing (up $202,OCX)); $3,600,000 for call for "more intensive use of would give us a payments surplus the Federal Maritime Commission (up $181,000). domestic water transportation." instead of a deficit." Floyd Blaske, chairman of the A stipulation of the Bill was During the first eight months of board of American Commercial 1967, Burke explained, the United that no money should be appro­ Lines, said that greater use of the States had a surplus of almost priated for the construction of inland waterways would result $4.7 billion in its trade accounts, U.S. ships in foreign yards. in "tremendous savings to the "an increase of nearly $700-milWithin the above budget, funds economy," and would "contribute lion over the January-August totalling $1,950,000 were allo­ period, last year", while the bal­ cated for continued operation of ance of payments deficit has bal­ the nuclear ship Savannah. The looned to an average, from 1957 Administration had planned to put to the present, of between $4.5 bil­ the vessel in mothballs, but the lion per year. The fact that the maritime industry and its sup­ U.S. merchant marine has been porters in Congress convinced the neglected for so long necessitated Administration that continued op­ a $1.2-billion drain on our nation's eration of the ship would be NEW YORK — The Coast gold reserves in payments to for­ worthwhile. Guard has given its final approval to a new program which would Upgrades to FOWT allow students of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, who have six months of seatime and have successfully completed class­ room instruction at the school, to apply for certification as able sea­ man, any waters—12 months. The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship applied to the Coast Guard for approval of a streamlined system of document­ ing able seaman by submitting an outline of the course of instruc­ tion it offers to its students. The Coast Guard approved the new upgrading procedure after studying the school's curriculum. The new able seaman upgrading system now joins the previously approved reduction in seatime re­ quirements for upgrading to FOWT, which received Coast Guard approval in August. Under the reduced FOWT re­ quirements, satisfactory comple­ tion of instruction at the Harry Lundeberg School is now equal to three months of the seatime re­ Attendance at the SIU Lakes District Upgrading School has earned quired to upgrade fireman, water- Seafarer Larry Laporte his FOWT ticket. Here, Laporte (left) receiyes his new rating from SIU Duluth Port Agent Jack Hall. tender, oiler. Senate Unit OKs Increase In Ship Sabsidies CG Approves SIU Upgrading ToAB Rating �Paic« Four October 13, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Senate OK's Anti-Poverty Bill Hike; Measure Goes to House for Approval Two Higrade'to Second Assistant, New Ei^ineer's Total Mts 179 Two more Seafarers have passed U. S. Coast Guard examina­ tions qualifying them for an engineer's license after attending the Marine Engineer's School jointly sponsored by the SIU and Dis­ trict 2 of the Marine Engineer's Beneficial Association. A total York City in 1961. Establishment of the engineer of 179 men have now upgraded training program was spurred by themselves to the rank of engi­ the growing shortage of licensed neer. Both Seafarers received second marine engineers aboard Ameri­ can-flag ships, particularly as a assistant's licenses. • John Whisman is 49 years old result of the demands placed on and lives in Long Beach, Calif. American shipping by the conflict A native of Washington, D. C., in Vietnam. Engine department Seafarers he joined the SIU in New York City in 1963. Whisman formerly are eligible to apply for any of the upgrading programs if they sailed as FWT. are 19 years of age or older and Dallas Newsome formerly held have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. the rating of FOWT. He is 41 watch standing time in the engine years old and lives in Virginia department, plus six months' ex­ Beach, Va. Born in North Caro­ perience as a wiper or equivalent. lina, he joined the SIU in New WASHINGTON—The Senate voted to expand. the nation's anti-poverty programs and came within a few votes of adding a new, labor-backed emergency job program for the hard-core un­ employed. It gave a strong vote of confidence—and authorized a substantially higher spending ceiling- -for the Office of Economic ^ of allowing California's Governor to pass the on-site picketing bill Opportunity. Ronald Reagan to block com­ met with a setback in the House. As sent to the House, the bill munity programs which he says The Rules Committee, acting at lifts the ceiling on appropriations are helping farm workers' union the request of Democratic leaders, for anti-poverty programs to $2.26 organizing efforts. voted to postpone action on the billion this year and $2.4 billion The $2.26 billion authorization situs picketing bill approved by next year. The Administration's bill compares with last year's au­ the House Labor Committee until budget request had only $2.06 bil­ thorization of $1.75 billion for the after the Senate acts. lion fOT the current year. poverty program. However, only Majority Leader Carl Albert A powerful economy coalition $1.5 billion was actually appro­ (Okla.) asked for the postpone­ in the House is expected to try to priated. Money voted by Congress ment at the request of Democratic cut back the poverty program and almost always falls below the regional whips. They said sound­ "spin off" many OEO programs spending ceilings set by authoriza­ ings among members showed a to other agencies. reluctance to cast a vote that tion bills. All these moves were soundly While the budget battles were would stir up business opposition beaten in the Senate and the bill's making the headlines, labor's effort without assurance of a Senate OK. chief sponsor. Senator Joseph S. Clark (D-Pa.) told his colleagues that the Senate's action in raising the spending ceiling will give its conferees needed "wiggle room" in negotiating a compromise. When the same committeeman complained tr. ELM CITY, N. C.—How does an anti-union Equally significant with the another supervisor, he replied "I am only point­ employer frustrate the will of his workers and strong boost for the existing pov­ ing out to them that it would take only 3V2 hours crush an organizing drive? erty programs was the impressive to train someone to take their place." A typical case study took place here at the bipartisan support rallied for an Thermatics, Inc., plant when 158 of the 250 em­ • A supervisor went to Virginia Triplett and emergency job plan. ployees signed authorization cards for the United said to her: "I wish I could tell you which com­ Initially, the Senate Labor Com­ ^Packinghouse Workers and yet, later, only 68 pany official told us at the supervisors' meeting mittee tacked' a two-year, $2.8 oted for the union in a National Labor Relations what was going to happen to everybody that signed billion emergency job plan onto Board election. a union card. the poverty bill. Co-sponsored by How this happened is seen in the following "You've got five children to support. If you Clark and Senator Jacob K. Javits developments: sign a union card you will be out of work. What's (R-N.Y.), it would have created • A committee of eight workers from Therma- going to happen to the children? Who is going 200,000 jobs this year and 300,000 dcs. Inc., met on May 20, 1967 at the Cherry to pay the bills and buy the groceries?" next year in the public-service sec­ lotel, Wilson, N. C. They were instructed by • The company installed three large bulletin tor of the economy. It would have the union representative concerning the signing boards under glass and began posting anti-union been, the AFL-CIO said, an im­ of authorization cards. literature concerning strikes and violence. The portant first step towards creation They were warned that they could prepare UPWA constitution was posted and paragraphs of a needed one million jobs. 'hemselves for a real battle from the company used to distort their real meaning. Bipartisan Snpport which would be intensified toward the voting date. About this time vice president Lee began inter­ Since the Administration was The committee was confident and left to go to rogating workers in the plant and made the state­ opposed to such a program, most work. Within a week the committee had approxi­ ment to several that it was going to be a long, observers expected the proposal to mately 158 cards signed. hot summer and he hoped they had a lot of money be routinely rejected on the Sen­ • Company supervisors began interrogating saved up. ate floor. • Ehiring the two weeks prior to the election, employees on May 22. Many of the supervisors Its sponsors, however, suc­ displayed a union card in their possession when the company began putting out anti-union liter­ ceeded in forming a strong 'hey asked employees if they had signed with the ature through its employee-stooges. Many of them bipartisan alliance behind a com­ union. This occurred on every shift in every were released from their duties and devoted their promise introduced by Senator entire time to drafting and printing such literature department. Winston L. Prouty (R-Vt.). This • On May 23 the company called a super­ inside the plant. included a smaller-sized emer­ It was distributed to workers not only on the visory meeting. After the meeting the supervisors gency job program with measures job, but outside the plant at the gates by 25 or 30 returned to their departments and stood and stared to encourage—but not subsidize— at the workers with an ugly expression on their anti-union workers who were on the clock. Anti­ private employers to train dis­ faces as though they were mad and provoked at union petitions were circulated. The petition was advantaged youngsters for exist­ deposited on the desk of supervisors with the the workers. ing jobs. • Plant manager Davenport called a May 24 names of those who had pledged to vote for the On the key 47-42 vote, 27 meeting of all workers on all shifts and made a company. Democrats and 15 Republicans • On several occasions the city police were speech to the following effect: voted for the plan; 29 Democrats called to the gates to harass union adherents pass­ "The union is trying to get into the plant. You ing out leaflets. Union adherents were not per­ and 18 Republicans opposed it. that have cards signed your rights away. If the mitted on company property, while those making The original Clark-Javits meas­ union comes in here it will cause more harm than distribution for the employer were permitted on ure was then recommitted to the good. There will be strikes and violence." Labor Committee by a 54-28 vote. company property. On other key votes on the pov­ • The company inunediately put into effect • The day before the election a large plastic erty bill, the Senate; rules prohibiting workers from congregating in container was filled with money. A sign was made • Defeated, 51-36, an amend­ groups; prohibiting them from leaving their ma­ that it was the amount workers would pay for ment by Senator John J. Williams chines; prohibiting them from talking to one an­ union dues. A policeman was stationed nearby (R-Del.) to cut $198 million—the other; prohibiting the girls from eating lunch in to protect it. amount by which the Senate bill their cars; prohibiting workers from entering com­ • When the employer got the notice of elec­ exceeds the President's budget re­ pany premises more than 15 minutes before work tion, the plant manager went from employee to quest. or being on the property 15 minutes after work; employee pointing out the yes and no blocks. He • Rejected, 49-30, an attempt prohibiting workers from going to another depart­ said, "We want you to vote on the right hand side to abolish the Job Corps and use ment. where it says no." part of the money saved for more • Supervisory meetings were held daily. • On the day of the election police escorted vocational education. Harassment of union adherents and those under the Board Agent to and from the voting area. • Defeated, 54-35, a move to suspicion of sympathetic feelings toward the union The Board Agent was not permitted to see in­ "spin-off" the Head Start program continued until workers gave the impression that side the work area. During the election anti-union from OEO to the Office of Edu­ they were changing toward the employer's side. literature remained posted inside the work area. cation. Many did so just to get the pressure off them. The employer attempted to show the workers that • Rejected, 57-28, a labor-op­ • On May 30 the company posted a notice they were running the election. posed plan to pay a form of wage announcing a 10-cent hourly wage increase to As a result of these tactics, the union has filed subsidies to employers who hire take effect immediately. This was the first increase unfair labor practice charges against the com­ disadvantaged workers. in two years. The last previous increase was five pany. UPWA District Director Thomas H. Vin­ • Turned down, 45-41, an cents. cent said in stating the union's case: ameddment by Senator George • One supervisor told a committe^an: "I am "No doubt, the Labor Board will agree that Murphy (R-CaUf.) to allow govonly trying to save jobs by trying to get the women the company has done wrong. They may even emon to veto OEO-financed pro­ to get their cards back. I am trying to square order the company to bargain with its employees; grams to help migrant farm them with the company and save their jobs." but this will take many months, probably years. worken. As it emerged in the debate, tin chief issue became one - •' I Anti-Union Weapons: Lies and Threats II Whisman Newsome Those who qualify and wish to enroll in the school can obtain additional information and apply for the course at any SIU hall or write directly to SIU headquarters at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ phone number is Hyacinth 9-6600. The training school is operated under a reciprocal agreement be­ tween the SIU and District 2 of MEBA. SIU men who enroll in the program are provided with meals, hotel lodging and subsist­ ence payments of $110 per week while in training. Rivers & Harbors Development Bill Awaits Senate OK WASHINGTON—The 1968 Public Works Appropriations Bill, authorizing funds for civil func­ tions of the Defense Department, including rivers and har^rs proj­ ects, now awaits Senate approve after having been reported out of the Senate Appropriations Com­ mittee. It was passed by the House in July. The bill, also known as H.R. 11651, provides also for financing the Panama Canal Zone Govern­ ment, the Panama Canal, and the Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission. The Senate committee boosted the House-recommended sum of $33,745,000 for rivers, harbors, and flood control, to $36,246,000, about a 10 percent increase. The committee explained that the higher amount would be the "min­ imum" consistent with the urgent need to accelerate the develop­ ment of U.S. water resources re­ quired by a growing population. While the Senate committee left provisions concerning the Canal Zone Government and the Pan­ ama Canal Company intact, it cut $15,000 from the requested $6,115,000 for Atlantic-Pacific Canal Commission "salaries and expenses." �October 13, 1967 Wins Fight for Pro-Labor Bili Page Five SEAFARERS LOG UeiF Bills to Upgrade Fish Fleet Introduced In House and Senate BOSTON—The fish and cannery affiliates of the Seafarers International Union, backed by the entire International, have combined with other segments of the American fishing industry to promote the passage of three bills now before Ck)ngress designed to upgrade the fishing industry. Now being considered by the ^ House, the SIUNA supported tives Wendell Wyatt (R.-Ore.) and exposed to radiation in order to bill, H.R. 12696, known as the A1 Ullmann (D.-Ore.), said that extend their shelf life. This legis­ Groundfish Import Quota Act, the bill would help alleviate those lation would broaden the market would amend U. S. import quota conditions that are now causing for fresh fish products in the schedules to provide that the the American ground fishing in­ United States. amount of groundfish imported dustry to be "choked to death by ComiH-ehensive Legislation each year should not exceed the foreign imports." The third piece of new legisla­ Also of vital concern to the fish tion strongly being supported by average number of pounds for the years 1963-64. All groundfish and cannery affiliates of the the SIUNA is Senate Bill 2426, products, except tuna products, SIUNA is H.R. 8048. This legis­ the Fisheries Development Act of are covered by the proposed leg­ lation, proposed by Congressman 1967—a comprehensive legislative William Bates (D.-Mass.), requires program, designed to restore the islation. Representative Hastings Keith that a 30 percent value per unit U. S. fishing industry to a position (R.-Mass.), who proposed the leg­ duty be imposed upon all imports of world leadership. This pro­ islation, along with Representa­ of irradiateid fish products—those gram, proposed by Senators Ted Kennedy (D.-Mass.) and Edmund Muskie (D.-Ma!ne) provides for: • A Fisheries Extension Serv­ ice, patterned along the lines of the present Agriculture Extension Service which has successfully aided farmers, that would provide a variety of assistance to the American fisherman. WASHINGTON—The national sovereignty of coastal nations • Establishment of a program is seriously threatened by a resolution pending in the United Na­ of technical grants which would tions which would regulate exploitation of underwater resources provide funds necessary to mod­ by those nations. Representative ernize America's fishing fleets. Thomas Pelly (R-Wash.) has national appropriation in any • A 50 percent subsidy of new manner whatsoever." charged. The proposal is also fishing vessels built in the U. S. The Washington congressman in direct contradiction of U.N.- pointed out that the 1958 Geneva • A standardized, equitable backed accords which have been Convention, which was ratified by system of fishery regulations in effect since 1958, he declared. the United Nations, already has which would apply to all states. The issue of controlling the use defined the limits of national sov­ • Formation of fisheries mar­ of the ocean floor had been raised ereignty as extending to a depth keting agreements to encourage by the United Nations delegation of 200 meters from a coastline— programs designed to overcome from Malta, whose proposal advo­ and beyond that limit to where seasonal fluctuations in prices. cates that the vast underseas area deeper waters permit exploitation • A program of expanded re­ be made a "common heritage for of natural resources. In other all mankind." At the core of the words, said Pelly, "we already search on fisheries, with special at­ proposal is the provision that no have sovereignty over submarine tention to research on fish pro­ nation may claim territorial rights areas adjacent to our coast." tein concentrate. over any part of the sea bottom beyond the continental shelf, and that these areas are "hot subject to Pelly Opposes Malta U.N. Resolution Democratic State Senator Joseph M. Keegan of New Jersey, left, receives congratulations from Safarer Louis Cirignano, his campaign chairman, on the passage of Keegan's controversial labor bill. Signed into law by Governor Hughes, the bill provides for striking workers to be eligible for $62.50 per week in unemploy­ ment compensation after the strike's sixth week. This provision, said Keegan, attempts to equalize the bargaining pull of both sides. The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area Election day is only a month off now and it is extremely impor­ tant that trade union members be well informed on the records of candidates who are up for election in the respective areas around the country. To put it bluntly, the labor movement can not afford another Ronald Reagan. California is a state which has many trade union members, and Harp's looking for a ship heading it's pretty obvious that Reagan for Vietnam. His last vessel was could not have been elected with­ the Seatrain Mame. Basilio Maldonsdo spent his out a lot of trade union votes. I vacation in Puerto Rico and is can't imagine how a man of waiting for an intercoastal run. Reagan's anti-labor sentiments A member of the SIU for 15 would have any appeal to trade years, he ships as AB. unionists, and it can only be as­ Phliadeiphia sumed that there were a lot of Charies Marshall is registered and ready for work in the black gang. His last ship was the Fort Hosldiis. Manuel Madarang, just off the Petrochem as chief steward, said he's looking for a good ship. Frank Wynans dropped by to register for the first AB's job to hit the board. Shipping has been fair in this Harp port. us who were dazzled by his Holly­ Puerto Rico wood personality and didn't take Leoncio Calderon is doing a the time to find out what the man great job as chief steward aboard represented. the Afoundria according to fellow The labor movement, with all Seafarers. of its enemies in this country, can Juan Sanchez is ready to ship ill-afford men like Reagan in pub­ out after being NFFD. lic office, and we better make Ernesto Martinez, last on the pretty sure that we know the is­ Puerto Rico, is all set to sbip out sues before we step into the voting as soon as a chief cook's job is booth in November. available: Baltimore We're expecting the usual in­ Joseph Tagliafenri is on the flux of Seafarers from the other beach waiting for a European run. ports here shortly, as Puerto Rico He's just off the Duke Vicloiy offers a good refuge for someone where he sailed as chief elec­ who wants to ship and at the same trician. time avoid some of those cold A 20-year veteran, Richard winter days up north. Calling for Undersea 'Open Territory' Joe Algina Reappointed To Safety Body SlU-AFU's Mike Orlando On Cloucester Coundl Ballot GLOUCESTER, Mass.—^Michael P. Orlando, Gloucester port agent for the SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union, will be a candidate for a seat on the Gloucester City Council in upcoming local elections. His candidacy^' There are some 20 candidates represents one of the first times CHICAGO—SIU Safety Direc­ seeking one of the seven vacant that a man directly out of the tor Joe Algina has been reap­ City Council seats. The candidate fishing industry—especially from pointed as a member of the Labor elected to the City Council by the the labor side—^has been a can­ highest vote usually is also elected Conference of the National Safety didate for public office here. as head of the council and serves Council for the 1967-68 term. Orlando believes that the fisher­ as Mayor. The term of office is The appointment, made from men in this port must have a voice two years. the Safety Council's national head­ A veteran of World War II, quarters here, was announced by Orlando was recently re-elected Arthur P. Gildea, vice-president elect for Labor, and runs from to his union post as Gloucester October 24, 1967 through Octo­ port agent and is also an executive ber 23, 1968. board member of the Greater The Labor Conference serves Boston-New England Maritime as a continuing agency, within Port Council of the AFL-CIO the parent National Safety Coun­ Maritime Trades Department. cil, for the prevention of accidents He is a veteran fisherman and and the sustained conservation of has been active in many industry the health and welfare of workers and service organizations through­ and their families. Its functions out his community. Michael P. Oriando include the encouragement and His distinguished background promotion of activities within la­ bor organizations aimed at safety in City Hall, since Gloucester is a in Gloucester community affairs city where the majority of the education and practice. . 26,000 population earns a living includes service as Director of the One of 15 conferences repre­ from the fishing industry, and Gloucester Fishermen's Institute senting civic, industrial, govern­ therefore has a vital interest in its and a seat on the Gloucester Fish­ eries Commission. He has also mental and various other segments future growth and development. of the society, the Labor Confer­ The AFU port agent is running been vice-president of the Master ence consists of 100 members on the Democratic ticket, and the Mariners Association and a treas­ from all over the nation who serve SIUNA has thrown its full sup­ urer and trustee of the Gloucester port behind him. Fishermen's Rest in a voluntary capacity. �Trade Unionists Yolunteer Aid To Texas Hurricane Victims CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hundreds of trade unionists— many of them forced from their own homes — pitched in to aid victims of one of the greatest disasters in Texas history. Hurricane Beulah, bearing Smith added, communica­ 160 mile-an-hour winds, tore tions "are so snarled that we can't across a 40,000-square-mile keep in touch with them." The vol­ area of south Texas and north­ unteers, he reported, are under the eastern Mexico, generating huge direction of Henry Munoz, equal tidal waves, tornadoes, massive opportunity director of the. Texas cloud-burst and record flooding. State AFL-CIO. The nightmarish week that fol­ The latter pledged its assistance lowed saw four rivers—the Rio to the Red Cross and state and Grande, Arroyo Colorado, Neuces federal officials as soon as dis­ and San Antonio — unleash wild aster struck. Sec.-Treas. Roy R. waters that flooded out 150,000 Evans, in a bulletin to all locals refugees along both sides of the of the federation, urged cash con­ border. tributions to the Red Cross of at Damage estimates mounted past least $1 per union member. Beside aiding the Red Cross in the $1 billion figure in an area larger than the state of Virginia. distributing food, clothing and The Red Cross said it was shelter­ medical supplies to Beulah's vic­ ing 25,000 persons, supplying at tims, union members also joined the vast rehabilitation effort in least 130,000. other ways. Members of unions swung into Building trades members for ex­ action in all parts of the stricken ample, were quickly engaged in region. More than 200 labor vol­ repair work; and other unionists— unteers were helping the Red as "good neighbors"—opened their Cross here and more than 100 houses to homeless Mexicans, were assisting in rehabilitation more than 4,500 of whom found work in the Harlingen area. shelter in Texas towns and cities. A. B. Smith, AFL-CIO Com­ Among those directing union­ munity Services liaison with the ists in rehabilitation activities were Red Cross here, said there was no Oscar H. Reyna, president of the way of telling just how many AFL-CIO Coastal Bend Labor unionists were in Harlingen, cen­ Council, and Mrs. Rosa Walker, ter of the Aroyo Colorado's wild head of women's activities for the rampage. Texas AFL-CIO. "We know there are at least Other heading various clean-up 100," he said, "because that num­ activities included George Osbom, ber of volunteers from Laredo Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers; were flown into Harlingen by heli­ Georgia Ann Lesterjett, Walter copter, the only way they could Jauer and Sarah Jane Fry, all of get there." the Communications Workers. SEAFARTgWl QUESTION: What do you do when you have spare time at sea? Andres C?stelo: I like to listen to the radio when the reception /•is good. I also enjoy reading and if I can find some­ one who likes to play, I enjoy a good game of chess or checkers. Sometimes, I try fishing. The type of fish depends on the area I'm sailing in. "Bucky" Fountain: Most of the guys like to get together for a good bull session, I chat and listen to I the older men swap sea stories. You really hear some good ones. I did a little studyI ing when I was going for a hi^er rating. Extra money from overtime always comes in handy, also. ^ Richwd Almojera: I am very fond of chess and I play as much as possible. I also enjoy a game of cards and it's usu­ ally easy to find a game. Reading, of course, is proba­ bly the most pop­ ular and easiest I way to kill the free time. A wellstocked library is a must on most ships. Oeu^r 13, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Six John Duda: I would say read­ ing is my farovite pastime. Most seamen read a great deal. Card playing and swap­ ping jokes and stories is next on the list. Some of the men like to make ship models but this can be hard with all the rolling and bouncing a ship takes. John Cannello: When I was go­ ing for my FOWT's rating, I ^ spent a lot of spare time study­ ing.! write letters and read a good deal. Just about any type of book or magazine will do. Most ships have a variety of reading material. A seaman probably reads as much as anyone. <I> Walter Fitch: I sailed as chief steward and for me there's no such thing as spare time. If a steward does his job right, he never has any. If I ever do get some leisure moments, I study to leam as much about my job as I can. When you become a chief stew­ ard you have a responsibility to keep the crew well fed. DISPATCHERS From Sept. 22 to Oct. 5/ 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 2 19 9 46 9 7 8 9 4 20 8 9 6 8 11 7 9 1 4 0 17 13 36 5 53 17 4 19 10 25 18 39 31 46 19 22 39 186 133 286 All Groups Class A Class B 2 1 63 32 8 1 30 9 10 8 11 10 6 5 27 21 50 38 41 34 18 18 58 76 40 27 364 280 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Class A 4 45 6 12 11 4 3 18 27 37 19 63 18 267 Class A'(Sis8"B Class C 2 2 1 49 27 9 5 8 7 10 34 11 2 7 13 2 3 10 2 3 0 17 11 1 43 43 7 26 26 1 15 15 22 33 29 47 20 7 18 223 195 170 Class B 2 53 4 12 11 4 3 24 50 31 14 70 15 293 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Boston 3 0 1 0 1 New York 38 14 23 12 11 Philadelphia 10 2 4 9 5 Baltimore 16 6 6 8 4 Norfolk 7 10 7 1 16 Jacksonville 2 1 5 4 9 Tampa 2 4 2 4 0 Mobile 24 14 10 11 0 New Orleans .... 41 43 40 32 6 Houston 17 21 15 8 1 n Wilmington 16 17 6 12 v> X1 San Francisco .. 35 20 15 23 19 Seattle 20 17 21 24 11 164 136 108 Totals 231 158 All Groups Class A Class B 20 4 217 86 22 7 120 84 14 12 11 3 7 9 84 40 142 78 152 84 18 1 54 8 51 14 912 430 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A 7 129 8 - 41 24 6 129 43 89 104 19 51 23 549 Class B 1 102 7 40 11 4 3 23 92 84 3 2 9 381 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 10 4 151 34 17 6 90 46 7 3 3 1 13 3 60 13 78 118 72 38 10 1 XV 30 22 30 18 272 611 YO U R D O L. I. A R ' S WO R T H Seafarer's Guide to Better By Sidney Maigolius Beware of TV Repair 'Fast-Buck' Artists Higher rates for repairing TV sets are leading a parade of rising appliance and auto repair and service costs that often become an unexpected burden for moderate-income families. Between the many items of mechanical equipment families now have, and the breakdowns due to production short-cuts and careless use, repairs now are a noticeable living expense. Unfortunately, most families have not yet learned to budget for repair and service expenses. For one reason, they are preoccupied with meet­ ing the installment payments. For another, who buys a new appliance expecting repair bills? Who? Either a born pessimist or a knowing consumer who realizes that dealers and manu­ facturers play down service problems when sell­ ing appliances. Recent increases in TV repair charges have made it even more urgent that your family uses its set with care, and when it does need repairs, that you choose a service company with care. It now is important to determine the avail­ ability and cost of service even before you buy an appliance. Some authorized or factory-spon­ sored service firms have raised rates more than others. For example, in some parts of the country some of the larger manufactureres have raised rates for service calls on black-and-white TV sets to as much as $9.95, and for color, to $12.95. In comparison, some of the smaller factory-service companies pegged their new rates at $7.95 for black-and-white, and $9.95 to $11.50 for color. Independent service firms tend to be even lower, charging as little as $7 for black-and-white, and $10 for color. One reason the factories gave for raising service rates is the shortage of technicians, with many of the best technician prospects now in Vietnam, according to Home Furnishings Daily. Let alone the high costs from reputable firms, you can get into even more trouble with tricksters, a number of recent surveys again have shown. In Illinois, for example. Attorney General William Clark found that some TV repairmen charged anywhere from $14.85 to $45.70 for "repairing" a number of sets purposely disabled by an elec­ tronics expert. All that the sets really needed was replacement of one -tube in some cases, two tubes in others, at a cost of $5 to $15, the Attorney General said. A frequent charge was for cleaning, repair and overhauling the tuner. But later examination showed that the tuner had not been touched nor removed from the set as is necessary to repair it. As a result of efforts by former Governor Pat Brown, and his then consumer counsel Helen Nel­ son, California now has a "Bureau of Electronic Repair". It licenses servicemen, establishes rules they must follow, and gives the consumer a place to complain if he feels he has been treated un­ fairly. Under the regulations, servicemen cannot claim they have "rebuilt" or "reconditioned" a tuner if they merely cleaned or lubricated it. Nor, if they only installed a picture tube brightener, can they claim they "rebuilt", "rejuvenated" or "reconditioned" the tube or set. While the durability of black-and-white TV sets seems to have improved in recent years, color TV is more complicated, with color picture tubes re­ quiring more frequent replacement. Another problem, some servicemen say, is that factories have eliminated some parts to simplify production. While these short-cuts reduce manu­ facturing costs they also often reduce the durabili­ ty of sets. �October 13, 1967 U.S. Court of Appeals Ruling Aids Union Organizing Efforts RICHMOND, VA.—^The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a National Labor Relations Board order that a hosiery manufacturer must supply the Textile Workers Union of America with the names and addresses of employees in plants the union seeks to organize. The ruling was the first by an appeals court in a series of cases growing out of the NLRB's "Excelsior" rule governing voter lists in elections. U.S. district courts have upheld the board's orders in six other cases, refused them in one. Appeals Judges Albert V. Bryan and Clement L. Haynsworth re­ versed a refusal by the District Court in Greensboro, N. C., to compel Hanes Hosiery Division of the Hanes Corp. to give the TWUA an address list of employees in its plants near Winston-Salem, N. C. "It seems to us," the judges said, "that the board could justifiably consider an early release of the qualified voters' names and addresses necessary to an intelligent election. An informed electorate is essential if the result of an election is to be accorded its intended significance and accomplish its aims." Rejecting all the employer's arguments, the court concluded that disclosing employees' names and addresses to a union is not an inter­ ference with the employees' right to organize, guaranteed by the labor law, but "in truth it is an assist to this end." Meanwhile, the union announced in Charlotte, N. C., that Hanes management has agreed to abide by a board order that it must offer jobs and $45,000 in backpay to eight employees it fired illegally during a TWUA organizing campaign in 1966. The dispute reached the federal courts when the NLRB ordered Hanes management to produce an address list in advance of an election set for August 17, 1966. The company refused to obey the board order or a subpoena and the election was postponed. When the NLRB asked the District Court to enforce its order, the court refused, saying the list demanded was not "evidence" under the law. The appeals judges disagreed. They cited an NLRB ruling in the Excelsior Underwear case, where an almost identical order was issued February 4, 1966. They concluded that the board cited "sound reasons" for its Excelsior rule and concluded: "Fairness in the election process demands here ... as in public or corporate elections, the opportunity of contesting parties to ctrnimunicate their respective positions to the electorate." This, they said, includes "such completeness of information, and timeliness of its dis­ semination, as will allow the voters to make a reasoned choice." The Vermont AFL-CIO, calling members of the Oil, Chemical, on the state legislature to expand and Atomic Workers Union state rehabilitation programs, at­ (OSAW), have extended the strike tempted to "point the way" by for an equitable new contract to voting to "adopt" the state-sub­ 3M plants at. St. Paul, Maplesidized Cavalry Child Health Cen­ wood, and Hastings, Minnesota. ter and its residents, 50 handi­ Meany said that the strikers can capped children. Labor conven­ count on the support of their 14 tion delegates from 110 locals col­ million fellow AFL-CIO members. * * v lected $200 and pledged addi­ tional aid, Ralph Williams, presi­ A recently established co-ordi­ dent of the Vermont AFL-CIO, nating agency, representing 18 declared that the state labor coun­ unions from the professions, cil will call on locals for donations sciences, and arts, has opened twice a year, as long as the need headquarters in Washington. exists. Only a few years ago, it SPACE—the Council of AFLwas labor's activity that began the CIO Unions for Scientific, Profes­ rehabilitation program for persons sional & Cultural Employees—^is who were crippled, retarded, or located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, suffering from alcoholism. N.W. President Herman D. Kenin V V V of the Musicians is council presi­ The Insurance Workers can­ dent, Teachers president Charles celed a proposed two-day work Cogen is vice president, and the stoppage against the Prudential treasurer of the council is Jerry Life Insurance Company of Wurf, president of the State, America when negotiations be­ County, and Municipal Employ­ tween management and union rep­ ees. Jack Golodner is full-time resentatives led to terms of a new executive secretary. 4> * * contract covering 17,000 agents in 35 states and the District of Milwaukee Mayor Henry Maier Columbia. The union is asking has praised the County Labor Prudential agents to vote Oct. 15 Council's publication, the Mil­ on a company proposal to in­ waukee Labor Press, for being in crease contract benefits by $6.45 the "forefront" of the fight for per week. The total offer includes, "every progressive issue affecting among other items, a $5.00 in­ the welfare of the workingman in crease in a special debit allowance, our city, our state and our na­ and payment of 50 per cent of tion." 'The occasion for the praise pension costs by management. was the 25th anniversary of the * * * labor publication, which reaches AFL-CIO President George 127,000 union families. Further Meany has declared that the 3,300 honor was given the newspaper striking employees of the Minne­ when the Common Council and sota Mining & Manufacturing Co. the County Board of Supervisors "have the backing of the entire passed resolutions paying tribute union movement." The workers. to its high standards. SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven 'We Could Use Some More Like Him!" ;^lW\LTRKrE' 'Mi SCHOOL^ -If IRI©HTi. «-•. 1.,, i Although the average labor union member in America can derive a certain feeling of self satisfactioii from the fair wage he earns and the improved working conditions he enjoys, there is an insidious element secretly gathering strength in this country which seeks to sabotage any and all efforts to insure that feeling. This hostile faction, which is perhaps best defined generally as Right-Wing Radi­ calism, worms its way into every facet of American life to sow the seeds of dissension and capitalize on all areas of civil unrest. Its financial resources—^while largely anony­ mous—are virtually without bottom and sus­ tain a vast machinery for infringement on the human rights of our citizens which ex­ tends from the lofty heights of government to the lowest despair of the turbulent ghetto areas. The agents and propagandists of ri^twing reactionaries are always at their busiest prior to elections and now are out in full force to organize right-to-work committees, pres­ sure for anti-labor legislation and to beat the drums for restrictive measures against the liberties of Americans who most desperately need them. Such national issues as the recent wide­ spread race riots in many of our cities, divided opinion on the conduct of the war in Vietnam, and concern engendered by the fact that an estimated 30 percent of our citizens still live below the designated mini­ mum poverty level, provide fertile fields for reactionary planters of fear and uncertainty. Instead of encouraging sound methods to get at the causes of racial unrest and correct it by means of needed econoihic realignment and a public understanding of the problem, the right-wingers condemn the underpriv­ ileged and foster doubts of the government's ability to cope with the situation without iron-fisted new laws. Instead of attempting to ease the plight of their destitute fellow citizens, the rightwingers pour their enormous wealth into worsening that plight and attempting to strangle any constructive efforts, on the part of unions and responsible lawmakers, to help these people achieve economic stability. Right-Wing extremist operations follow a pattern aimed at confusion and deliberate distortion of facts. Typical recent illustrations of their influence can be found in a mass circulation magazine and in openly anti­ union behavior by the Republican governor of California, Ronald Reagan. In an article ballyhooed by a full-page ad in the New York Times—picturing a ripped social security card—the Reader's Digest would have us believe that the Social Security System is nearing collapse. Pure nonsense! It was never stronger. From the executive mansion in Sacra­ mento, Reagan by-passed domestic farm workers demanding union representation and dispatched 400 convicts from state penal institutions to help farm employers avoid "substanial crop loss." When union leaders correctly protested his arbitrary action he likened them to dogs "sitting on a sharp rock, howling with pain and too stupid to get up." Unfortunately, such tactics are a fact of life. We can only continue to fight them by recognizing them for the vicious tools they are and refusing to be fooled by them. The ballot box is our most effective weap­ on against these anti-union elements! :•! �October 13, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight SlU Pension Benefits Give Security To Ten Additional Seafarer Oldtimers Joins SIU Pension Rosier The names of ten more Seafarers have been added to the ever-growing list of men who are colleeting an SIU pension. The latest group of Seafarers who have retired on an SIU pension include: Karl Reinertsen, Michael Patjis, Richard Donaldson, Terrill York, Gabriel Olsen, Pedro Cruz, Wil­ liam Hightower,Xjeorge ChandBrooklyn and resides in Satellite ler, Arthur MeCall and Simeon in Jersey City, N.J., with his wife, Beach, Fla. McCall sailed as an Ethel. He sailed as deckhand for Vergara. AB and his last vessel was the the Pennsylvania Railroad. Karl Reinertsen joined the SIU William Hightower joined the Azalea City. in the port of New York. Born A member of the steward dein Norway, he lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Agnes. Reinertsen Donaldson Reinertsen sailed as a mate aboard railway marine tugs. Michael Patjis joined the SIU in Baltimore where he lives with his wife, Stella. Patjis was bom in Maryland and sailed as a bridgeman. He was employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Richard Donaldson joined the SIU in New York. Born in Oil City, Pa., Donaldson now resides Seafarer Julien Noel, Jr. (left) receives his first retirement check from SIU Agent Thomas Glidewell at Port Arthur, Texas. Noel sailed as chief engineer with Slate Incorporated, of Orange, Texas, since 1942. York Union in New York and sailed as a FOWT. He was born in Georgia and lives in Galveston, Texas, with his wife, Helen. High tower's last ship was the Keva Ideal. George Chandler sailed as an AB and bosun with the SIU. He is a native of Alabama and lives in Mobile where he joined the Union. His last ship was the Over­ seas Joyce. Arthur McCall joined the Un­ ion in New York. He was bom in U.S.-Flag Ships Get Cost Aid While Suez Opening in Donht The U.S. Government, Maritime Administration, and Federal Maritime Commission have taken action to ease the burden im­ posed on American ship companies by the Mid-East conflict. Among the operators affected is the SlU-Pacific District-con­ tracted American President Lines, which has been forced by the closing of the Suez Canal to divert its ships around the Cape of Good Hope at Africa's Southern tip. The Government has agreed to grant the company an additional operating subsidy of about $2,000 per day for each ship diverted to the Cape. Such a voyage increases sailing time by nine to 12 days, and therefore costs approximately $18,000 to $24,000 more than usual. The Maritime Administration is allowing increases in charter terms for those U.S. operators running Government-owned ships for the Military Sea Transportation Service. A five-dollar-perton rise has been authorized for vessels of 10,000 to 15,000 tons, while ships larger than 15,000 tons will receive a $3.50-per-ton increase as compensation for the necessary route diversions. The Federal Maritime Commission has supplemented regular provisions by allowing freight rate surcharges of about 25 per­ cent to be added by conferences and individual lines affected by the Suez Canal blockade, for the duration of the emergency. Olsen Cruz partment, Simeon Vergara joined the Union in New York. Bom in the Philippines, he lives in Oak­ land, Calif. His last ship was the Our Lady of Peace. Terrill York joined the SIU in the port of Mobile, which was his place of birth. York now lives in Hightower Chandler Baltimore with his wife, Doris. He was a chief steward and last sailed on the Warrior. Gabriel Olsen joined the SIU in the port of Chicago and sailed as a dredgeman. A native of Nor- ... I McCan Vergara way, he now lives in Chicago with his wife, Hannah. Pedro Cruz is a native of Puerto Rico, now living in San Francisco. He sailed as a FWT and joined the Union in New York. Cruz is a 25-year veteran and last sailed on the Elizabethport. Observer A Captive On another front, since the June 6th blocking of the Canal by Egypt, 16 merchant vessels have been stranded in that 100mile waterway, with prospects dim that traffic might soon resume. Among the vessels trapped in the Canal is the SlU-contracted Observer, which originally had been traveling through on her way to India to deliver a 27,000-ton cargo of grain. During the war, the Observer had been used as a shield by the Isreali and Egyptian forces on occasion, and had been confined to radio silence. More recently, the Observer suffered a fire that sent smoke billowing into the sky. Apparently caused by spontaneous com­ bustion, the fire caused no injuries among the small maintenance crew but damage to the ship was extensive. The main electric plant, motor distribution panels, and some other equipment was reported out of commission. ;{ I i I * During the violence early in the Arab-Israeli war, the Observer and her SIU crew were clearly in danger, especially since Egypt had severed diplomatic relations with the United States and had branded this country as an aggressor. It was only through negotiations on the part of the SIU, Marine Carriers, (the ship's operators) and delegates from the Spanish and Indian Embassies, that the bulk of the crew was able to return to the United States. A volunteer skelton crew remained behind to maintain the ship, and to move it out in the event that the canal were cleared and opened again. Jifew Delta Ship Begins Senrite To South Amenta The Delta Argentina, the first of five advanced-design 20-knot freighters to be constructed by the SlU-contracted Delta Lines, began her first voyage recently after christening ceremonies at­ tended by Argentina's ambassador to the United States, Alvaro C. Alsogaray. Planned for operation on the South American and West African runs, the other four ships will be named the Delta Brasil, Delta Paraguay, Etelta Uruguay, and Delta Mexico. They will have a deadweight tonnage of 13,350 tons, bale cubic capacity of M6,860 tons, refrigerated cargo space of 46,624 cubic feet, and liquid cargo capacity of 1,658 tons. The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Letters were sent to California's 37 U. S. Representatives by the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, urging them to sup­ port the Smith-Foley bill, designed to protect consumers from inadequately inspected or uninspected meat products. The new bill would extend Federal meat inspection to 97 percent of uninspected or state-inspected ^ plants. A weaker measure, already with annual sales of more than $250,000. approved by the House Agricul­ San Francisco tural Committee, fails to do so. Shipping is active here and Enactment of the Smith-Foley bill should continue that way for would insure federal inspections awhile. Paying off and signing-on for all meant plants in the U.S. were the LongUnes, Amerigo, San Diego, Cosmos Trader, Transpa­ cific, Longview Victory, American Pride, Ocean Dinny, Columbia Victory, Minot Victory, Wayne Victmy, Yaka, Oceanic Tide, Cortex, Northwestern Victory, San Francisco and Rio Grande. WASHINGTON—Two Britishflag ships and one vessel flying the Polish flag have been added to the Maritime Administration's most recent list of vessels denied carriage of U.S. Governmentfinanced cargoes out of this coun­ try because of calls made at North Vietnam ports since January 25, Eden Ainsworth 1966. Seattle The latest report, based on in­ Carl Ainsworth was bosun on formation received through Sep­ the De Soto and is now planning tember 15,1967, names the Polish a short vacation before sailing ship Janek Krasicki, 6,904 gross again. Carl's a 20-year man in the tons; the British-flag Rochford, SIU. After sailing as chief steward 3,324 tons; and the 5,676-ton aboard the Transhartford, F. J. Taipieng, also under the British (Whitey) Johnson picked the flag. No previously cited vessels Bowling Green as his next ship. He is another 20-year man. were removed from the report. Ronald (Scotty) Eden told us A total of 48 ships—comprising he'll ready to sail in a few an aggregate 329,371 tons—now weeks.beScotty was chief electrician appear on the "blacklist" compiled on the Cape Saunders and is tak­ periodically by the Maritime Ad­ ing a vacation. ministration. The list includes flagShipping has been booming for vessels of all nations which call at all ratings in this port. North Vietnamese ports with the Wflmington exception of those under Soviet Edward Cronin, one of our pen­ or Communist Chinese registry. sioners, just moved out here from Eligibility to carry U.S. Govern­ New York. He said the climate ment cargoes can be restored at here is much better for him. James Keavney was repatriated any time upon a pledge by the from the Connecticut aher sus­ ship's owner to remove an offend­ taining an injury. We hope he ing vessel from the North Viet­ will recover quickly and be back at sea shortly. nam trade. Shipping is excellent here and Ships currently on the list fly we hope it will continue for the the flags of Britain, Cyprus, next period. We paid-off six ships Greece, Malta and Poland. during the period. rAree New Ships On Viet Biackiist �mm October 13, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine ^ US Merchant Marine -Up Front! S EAFARERS in October, 1967, are proudly car­ rying out the traditional function of the Ameri­ can merchant marine as this nation's fourth arm of defense in periods of military crisis. As they always have—and will continue to do in the future—those who man United States-flag mer­ chant vessels are coping with the challenge at hand and maintaining the vital sealift which carries our fighting men and materiel to the far off war in South Vietnam. Whenever their country has needed them at a critical time such as this. Seafarers have been ready to meet that need, even though their efforts are sometimes forgotten. October of 1942 was also a critical period in the history of the world and members of the SlU were every bit as instrumental in shaping that history as any soldier, sailor, marine or airforce pilot. During the second World War, thousands of Seafarers risked their lives on some of the 1,554 American ships that were sent to the bottom by the Axis powers. More than 1,200 died. In that tense October of a quarter of a century ago, the Seatrain Texas and her SIU crew may well have turned the tide of thel bitterly-fought campaign in Africa. The Nazi's "Desert Fox," Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, was striking out to capture the Suez Canal and gain domination of the Middle East. His Africa Korps had already destroyed 200 of the 300 tanks possessed by the Allied 8th Army and had penetrated to within 60 miles of Alexandria. With much of their equipment lost, the veteran desert fighters of the British Army and its allies stood little chance of preventing the crack German panzer division from overrunning Egypt and taking control of the Canal. It was at this point that the Seatrain Texas was called upon for one of the fastest trips it ever made. The freighter, which contiriues to sail under con­ tract to the SIU to this day, had only recently re­ turned to New York from a voyage to England the previous summer. On an emergency order from President Franklin Roosevelt, the two-year old vessel was rushed immediately to dock and began taking on a load of Sherman tanks diverted by the President from our own armed forces. Two American ships carrying similar cargoes of tanks destined for the beleaguered 8th Army had been sunk en route by the Germans and the Seatrain Texas was ordered to rush the replacement equip­ ment to the British at Suez without a moment's delay. As dangerous as the sea lanes across the Atlantic were during that period of the war, there was no time to wait for the usual convoy and the vessel left New York without escort as soon as the loading of 180 tanks and 165 Army technicians was completed. As the Seatrain Texas zig-zagged at top speed through the treacherous Caribbean Sea, double look­ outs were kept on watch around the clock to spot any raiding Nazi submarines and the Navy contingent aboard manned their guns every minute. This con­ tinued as standard operating procedure throughout the precarious dash across the South Atlantic which was the next leg of the journey. Following a brief refueling stop at Cape Town, the Texas proceeded along the east coast of Africa to "torpedo point," off Madagascar, and a rendezvous with the British Corvette which was to be its sole escort for the rest of the long voyage. As the two ships sped north through the warm African waters they passed a convoy which had departed from the United States three full weeks be­ fore the Texas left its New York pier. They went on to beat the convoy to Suez by seven days. The Seatrain Texas had hardly dropped anchor before the already rigged-and-waiting unloading gear began moving the desperately needed tanks frmn her 5. Taken from the deck of a U.S. combat transport (left foreground), above picture shows American merchant marine cargo vessel hit by Nazi dive bombers during air raid on Allied convoy in Mediterranean during World War I I. Many similar ships, manned by SIU members, risked same fate sailing daily through Axis waters. More than 1,200 Seafarers died in war. hold. Tank drivers from the 8th Army were there to meet them and the heavy Shermans had barely hit the shore before they were rumbling off to the battle front just a few miles away. It was at this point that the 8th Army, bolstered by the strength the newly-arrived tanks provided, were able to decisively rout Rommel. Striking swiftly at Alam El Haifa and then swinging round with a series of crippling attacks against the Germans at El Alamein, the G.I.'s drove the Afrika Korps steadily back until they turned and scattered helter skelter in defeat across the burning sands to the west. Thus the Seafarers of the Seatrain Texas helped to turn the tide of the war in North Africa through the quick and able fulfillment of their emergency mission. Danger-filled voyages in the Mediterranean were commonplace for SlU-manned vessels during this period and until well after Italy was forced to sur­ render to the Allies. The Robin Locksley, then of the Seas Shipping Company and now still active under the Robin Line ensign, also contributed materially to the Allied con­ quest of Africa. Her SIU crew played a vital role when the vessel was called upon for a mercy mission to Malta, referred to by all troops at the time as the "most bombed spot on earth." Under almost constant attack, this key base in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea was desperately short of ammunition, food and gasoline. For many months the British Royal Air Force had been using Malta's three fiying fields to knock out enemy convoys carrying supplies to Rommel and his men in North Africa. And for just as many months, the Luftwaffe and the Italian Air Force were pounding away at the 17-mile-long island in a vain attempt to blast it out of the war. Had it not been for the small Allied convoys that sustained this brave-little bastion of strength, Malta might well have been lost and the toll of the African campaign much higher, in terms of men and materiel. The Robin Locksley, the Dutch ship Bantam and the British Denbighshire comprised one such convoy which left Port Said in November of 1942 to run what was called the "bomb blockade" to beleagured Malta. Its safe arrival was considered so indispensible to the maintenance of Allied operations that the convoy was escorted by no fewer than five cruisers and seven destroyers. Seven German Junkers 88s launched the first heavy attack on the convoy but were driven off by intense anti-aircraft fire without notable damage. A second attack by three torpedo planes — during which the men of the Robin*Locksley were credited Seatrain Savannah (right) is a sister ship bf Texas v^hich vyas ^ used in successful pusting of, Nazis from North Africa dur­ ing World War II. Savannah was converted by Navy for Facific valrctaft ^pparatibns^ •« with downing one of the raiders—succeeded in hitting one of the cruisers but did not sink her. On the second day out, 27 Nazi troop planes flew over the convoy and four of them were shot down by long-range Beaufighters sent from Malta to fly cover for the approaching Allied supply vessels. Helped by heavy seas and overcast weather—in addition to its heavy escort—the convoy survived the three-day journey and put iqto Malta without loss. After-delivering the precious cargoes that would keep the island fortress going for a while, the Robin Locksley and her companion ships successfully avoid­ ed the enemy on the return trip and made it safely back to Port Said. Many other SlU-manned vessels survived close calls in the African theatre of World War II, among them the Daniel Huger. A liberty ship owned by the then Mississippi Shipping Company, she was caught in a 1943 air raid at Bone, Algeria, while fully loaded with barrels containing 6,000 tons of high octane gasoline. A direct hit wounded several of the gunners aboard and started a fire below decks. The Daniel Huger might have blown sky high at any moment and fiames from exploding gasoline were shooting some 300 feet in the air, but the Seafarers remained at their stations until the order to abandon ship was given. When a shoreside firefighting brigade went aboard, crew members volunteered help in extinguishing the flames to save the ship and most of its cargo. Several willingly risked their lives to spray foamite over the red hot bulkheads in the hold immediately adjacent to the heart of the fire. Torpedoed off the coast of North Africa in 1944, the crew of the Waterman-owned C-3, Maiden Creek, volunteered to return to the ship from their lifeboats when it was realized the vessel would not sink im­ mediately. While they were breaking out towing hawsers from the after chain locker below, a second torpedo struck in the stern. Six Seafarers were killed and 12 more itjjured, but all had made a desperate attempt to save their ship and the cargo of valuable war supplies it carried. A commendation, made by the War Shipping Ad­ ministration of the crew of the Alcoa-operated Wil­ liam Wirt following an attack on the ship in the Mediterranean by Nazi bombers, is typical of that which could be made of many other SIU crews—in the Pacific as well as the Atlantic—in meeting the challenge for freedom in the Second World War. The citation read, in part: "although it was the first experience in action for the majority of the merchant seamen stationed with the guns, they served like seasoned veterans." �mm SEAFARERS LOG Page Ten Calif. AFL'CIO Raps Reagan Astion Sapplying Convists to Harvest Crops SAN FRANCISCO—Governor Ronald Reagan's dispatch of convict labor to aid farm employers in harvesting crops and his likening labor leaders to "stupid dogs" has drawn the wrath of lalwr in California. Reagan authorized the use of 400 prisoners, confined to state institutions, to work in fig ^ : and grape fields in Merced and ^ Secretary-Treasurer Thomas L. labor" needed to harvest the San Bernardino counties. He Pitts charged Reagan with "ap­ grapes and figs "provided the said they were needed "to pre­ peasing special interests," short­ growers enter into a collective vent substantial crop loss." changing domestic farm workers bargaining agreement." The convict labor was being and a "gross perversion" of a law Ignores Chavez Offer paid "prevailing wages," Reagan allowing convicts to work in pri­ He also reminded Reagan that said, with part of the money going vate employ under certain condi­ "neither your office or the growers into the state treasury and the rest tions. have contacted us requesting into a fund paid to prisoners upon • Director Cesar Chavez of workers." Chavez's offer was ig­ release. the AFL-CIO United Farm Work­ nored by the Republican governor. These developments followed: ers sent a wire to Reagan offering • Reagan held a press confer­ • State AFL-CIO Executive "to supply all the domestic farm ence at which he was asked about the labor leaders' reaction. "Some­ times they remind one of a dog sitting on a sharp rock, howling with pain and too stupid to get up," he commented. Reagan said that Pitts "wouldn't even be satisfied if I offered to go WASHINGTON — A Justice Department regulation barring into the fields to harvest crops." Pitts answered that it was the "green carders" from crossing the Mexican border to take jobs at "agri-business" interests who could struck farms and factories has loopholes big enough to drive truckbest be compared to "stupid, howl­ loads of strikebreakers through,*^ ing dogs" since they clamored for agement refused the union's re­ labor witnesses told a Senate the convicts and "adamantly re­ quest for a representation elec­ subcommittee recently. tion. The workers were primarily fused to offer wages sufficient to That is what has been happen­ Mexican-Americans, permanent attract" farm workers. ing in California and Texas, ac­ residents of the area. As for Reagan's offer to go into cording to testimony by AFL-CIO For a week there were no work­ the fields, Pitts said he'd take the Organization Director William L. ers in the fields, Chavez said. governor up on that since it might Kircher and Cesar Chavez, direc­ Then the owners brought in be­ help him to "appreciate" the toil tor of the United Farm Workers tween 200 and 300 people "re­ of farm workers. Organizing Committeq. In asking for the convicts, the cruited from the Mexicali-Tijuana Their complaints were echoed area . . . and transported 200 growers contended that there was in large part by Labor Secretary miles into the company camps.' a shortage of U. S. workers to W. Willard Wirtz. He told the Chavez said he asked the local harvest their crops. But Pitts chal­ Senate Judiciary subcommittee on immigration ofiicer to enforce the lenged this, declaring that if such immigration that a July 9 regu­ regulation. Said Chavez: "He were the case the employers could lation by the Justice Department finally told me they were not going have applied for imported work­ "only takes a short step in the to go into the fields behind the ers.. He said the Labor Depart­ direction of preventing aliens from picket lines to investigate our ment informed him no application being used as strikebreakers." complaints because if they did had been made. So-called "green carders" are they were going to surely incur What Reagan is doing, he holders of alien registration cards the wrath of the growers and they charged, "is trying to aid growers who live in Mexico but commute didn't want that." who are determined to flout both either daily or seasonally to jobs Kircher stressed that the "law the Congress and specific rules set in the United States. The identi-' is clear that immigration which up by the Labor Department and fication cards that permit them threatens to depress American the Immigration Service to meet to cross the border at will are the standards of wages, benefits and labor shortages without undercut­ same as those held by regular conditions, or the breaking of ting wages of domestic workers." immigrants who have come to the strikes designed to achieve such Accusing the governor of "gross United States to live as well as standards is not to be permitted." perversion" of the state's workto work. Labor's quarrel, he said, is with furlough law, Pitts said the law the Immi^ation & Naturalization specifies that prisoners may be Narrow Interpretation Service's interpretation of its reg­ used in private employment only The AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ ulations which leaves "a large when such employment is to have cil, at its recent meeting, charged loophole through which Ameri­ a rehabilitative aspect. that the Immigration & Naturali­ can employers are enabled to ob­ "It is simply ridiculous to pre­ zation Service has interpreted the tain and utilize the services of tend" that fig and grape picking regulation curbing alien strike­ green card holders as strikebreak­ "will-contribute anything to the breakers so narrowly that it has ers." prisoners' rehabilitation," he said. been rendered "impotent and de­ void of meaning." Its interpretation, the council said, is that "foreign strikebreak­ ers are not in violation of the regulation unless they come di­ rectly from a foreign land for the ELIZABETHPORT, N. J.—^Just five short years ago, the home specific purpose of taking a job base of the SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service consisted of a single in a struck field. Therefore, 'green card' holders already in the states dock and one small structure on 25 acres of land in Elizabeth, N. J. are being used as strikebreakers Today the world's first all con- ^ During its first full year of op­ .and growers who are not struck tainer port has 10 operating are importing workers who are berths, 12 cargo distribution eration in 1963, the terminal han­ then transfeired into strikebound buildings with more than 1 million dled more than 1.5 million tons fields." square feet of space, and nine of containerized cargo on SeaThe council called for a fiat other major buildings which Sea- Land's 242 ships. In 1966, the prohibition against the use of alien Land has put up on what is now total was almost twice as much— labor strikebreakers "at any time, a sprawling 158 acres. And this 2.6 million tons—on 400 ships. in any place and in any form." is only the beginning. According to present plans, 10 Chavez and Kircher told the The Elizabeth Port Authority additional berths and some 180 subcommittee, headed by Senator Marine Terminal, as the entire more acres of paved upland now Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), complex is called, was made possi­ under construction will be ready of the use of alien strikebreakers ble by an agreement under which for use in the next four years. at the Giumarra Vineyards, near the port was built by the Port of Five more berths are in the plan­ Bakersfield, Calif. New York Authority and leased ning stage. When all 25 berths On August 3, Chavez recounted, to Sea-Land which has further and facilities are ready—possibly "over 800 workers walked out of invested in buildings and dock by 1975—they will handle more the Giumarra field" after man­ equipment. than 9 million tons of cargo. AFL-CIO Raps loopholes' In Allen Labor Recruiting Sea-Lattt/'s Biiabethport Facility Continues to Expand at Rapid Pace October 13," 1967 The Great Lakes by Fied Fam«n,S«er«(«iy-TrMtur*r,OrMt UkM A ratification meeting will be held by workers at tlie Mackinaw Transportation Company as soon as the new wage package is drafted. The contract was opened for wages and welfare only. No changes were made in the present work rules. The National Labor Relations Board supportei^ the SIU posi­ tion that college students should ® Chicago not be eligible to vote in the Members in the area are ex­ Pickands-Mather fleet. We filed pected to take full advantage of a motion to stay the election in the new clinic, now operating at the P-M fleet when we learned they hired ^students, many of full blast. We are filling the job whom are related to Interlake calls but shipping has slowed Steamship Company personnel. some. After a tour of the vessels in The new elections are set for Oc­ tober 17, but we think the com­ the area, we can say that the ships pany will try and postpone it until are in excellent condition and all beefs have been settled. next year. DUOC Local 777 cabbies have Our Union has presented the Automobile Salesmen's Associa­ settled into the new building and tion in Detroit with a charter and new officers were officially in­ are happy to welcome this mili­ stalled at the Sept. 28 meeting for tant group of 1,500 into the SIU a three-year term. and the AFL-CIO. Buffalo The Transeric (Hudson Water­ Shipping increased with the fit­ ways) has crewed up in Toledo ting out of the Frank E. Taplin and this completely overhauled and the grain strike termination. ship is expected to make some The James Davidson might fit coast-wise trips before going for­ out for a few trips soon. All eign. SIU oldtimers aboard in­ indications point to a small winter clude, A1 Lesnan^, Lany BoF storage fleet here this year. dnc, James Penderga^, Leo Troy, Cleveland and Frankie Munroe. The Paul Teitjens and the SylOur new service center in Alvania are expected to crew up gonac, Mich., is closed for the shortly after spending some time rest of the year. We serviced in the Lorain shipyard. Most of more than 50 ships plying the the crewmembers shipped on St. Claire River between Detroit other vessels and we hope they and Algonac. will return. The SIU Great Lakes District's Duluth new vacation plan is now in effect and vacation checks Will be sent Fred Leske and his wife have out shortly. a new baby girl. Fred ships as The Ford Motor Company has oiler. David Brander, OS, is in laid-up all five of their Lakes ves­ the USPHS Hospital in New Or­ sels and it is doubtful that these leans. ships will crew up this year even if The Chicago Trader and the the strike is settled. An exception Lackawanna have fitted out again might be the "winter boat." after being laid up awhile. From Bouillon to Bullion, Restaurateur Finds Gold In 1707, a British fleet of three treasure-carrying ships, under the command of Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell, sailed into the fog and were never seen again. For 260 years, the sea yielded no hint oi their fate. She was all-powerful, mysterious, and her own mistress. Her whims could brush an island away with the flick of a tidal wave or snatch helpless vessels to their doom leaving her surface clear, blue and empty. Not until July, 1967, did the sea offer a trace of the fleet's fate, and then it was only after the competition of three expedi­ tions had raised a part of it's treasure from her murky depths. Ronald Morris was among those lured by the rumors of treasure to take up the search. The 58-year-old restaurateur from Cornwall, England, organized a team of adventurous men and set out for Britain's Scilly Isles from where, long ago. Sir Cloudesley's ships had set sail and vanished. While two rival salvage groups searched among the seaweed only a few hundred yards away, the Morris expedition was plying the waters near St. Mary's Cove when a dim hulk loomed from the ocean floor. The bronze cannon mounted on it stirred their excitement; they felt sure the rumored bullion, precious coins and plates must be nearby and eagerly examined the area for clues. One member of the team, Geoffrey Upton, spied a narrow rock tunnel a few feet from the ancient wreck. He peered in and, spurred on by the possibility of treasure inside, cautiously entered the "dark and uninviting hole." "The only way to get at it was to take off my breathing set, push it through first, and swim after it." Upton later explained. The cave "led to a deeper gully, and suddenly I saw a carpet of silver coins stretching in front of me." As of September 20 the Morris team had brought up about 1,500 coins of English, French and Portuguese origin. Upton says these are "only a fraction of what is down there". Naval histor­ ians estimate that the entire treasure should equal approximately $2.8 million at todays prices. �October 13, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area Page Eleven House Committee Bill Falls Short Of Updating Meat Inspection Laws WASHINGTON—The new meat inspection bill, recently approved by the House Agriculture The Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO has selected Judge Fred J. Committee, updates the outmoded act of 1906 but still fails to extend the coverage of federal inCassibry to be honored at the annual fund-raising dinner to be held oection to the large number of uninspected or state-inspected plants, according to Representative for the Loyola Institute of Human Relations. The dinner will be held on October 27 at the SIU hall here. Approximately $8,000 Neal Smith (D-Iowa) and many ^ Dr. James Payne, the depart­ "voluntary" stipulations of the was realized to help operate the institute last year. The budget for other witnesses who testified be­ present bill. Of the 26 states ment's assistant for consumer fore committee hearings on the which do have meat inspection protection, reported a typical spot the institute from the University ^ is very small and without out­ registered in the deck department, "roblem of uninspected meat be­ laws, all but a handful have lax survey in the state of Colorado side help it cannot operate. We was on the Winchester for about ing sold to the public. standards and weak enforcement. in which "the random inspection" Together with Representative will again attempt to contrib­ four months until the ship was As the situation now stands, of 13 slaughtering and processing sold for scrap in Japan. A mem­ ute $8,000 to the Institute of ber of the SIU since its inception. Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.), some 16 percent—or 5.3 billion plants not under federal control Smith has introduced a second bill were found to be filthy. Human Relations through this (H.R. 12145) which embodies pounds—of the meat slaughtered He didn't reveal the names of year's function, as we are well all the provisions of the subcom­ in the U.S. annually, and some the plants, but assured the sub­ 26 percent—7.6 billion tons—of aware of Loyola's contribution to mittee bill but adds the require­ meat processed into sausages and committee members that they had the community through the Insti­ ment that all meat plants doing been forwarded to the Colorado other products, is outside the ju­ tute. more than $250,000 gross annual risdiction of the federal program Health Department. "The main Fred Cassibry was the trade business must come under the point is that the consumer usually because it is not sold across state union movement's first real politi­ federal meat inspection program. lines. has no way of knowing when he cal success when he was elected This would cover some 97 percent walks into a restaurant, for ex­ A mandatory inspection re­ to the City Council in the early of all meat slaughtered in the quirement such as the one in­ ample, where the meat comes 1950's against the greatest of U.S. cluded in the Smith-Foley bill is from," Payne stated. odds. SIU members took a very Under the approved bill (H.R. the only way to insure adequate active role in this campaign and Stressing the fact that the plants Crawford 12144) states would be encour­ Russo protection for consumers of meat, with Labor's support he was inspected by a Denver compliance aged to enact programs "con­ elected as a Judge of the Civil Curly has shipped from the Gulf sistent with" the federal inspection and meat products. While it en­ officer were not selected but taken District Court of Louisiana. Presi­ most of the time and makes his system and the federal govern­ joys the strong support of or­ "as you would come to them as ganized labor and many congress­ you drive down the road," Payne dent Johnson made an excellent home in Mobile with his wife. ment would pick up half the costs choice in appointing Judge Cassi­ Aden C. Ezell Jr.'s last vessel of such programs. However, the men, the Smith-Foley bill can be said there was little improvement bry to the United States District was the Del Sud as deck mainte­ words "consistent with" are not expected to face stiff opposition over findings of a similar survey Court of the Eastern Division of nance. Ezell has shipped from the defined in the measure and it does and great financial pressure from made five years ago. He cited Louisiana. area for the last 20 years in vari­ not require the states to pass good forces in the meat packing indus­ excerpts from the report on find­ try who do not want to submit to ings of last July 28-29 as follows: The Greater New Orleans ous deck ratings. insoection laws, strictly enforced rigid inspection. AFL-CIO has made endorsements Engine department member and properly financed. In one "subject firm, the man Lengthy House hearings on at the chopper had a cigarette in in the upcoming Democratic pri­ James V. Roberson, who makes Lax Standards conditions found in uninspected one hand and was picking his mary of November 4, 1967. The his home in Bay Minette, Ala., list of endorsements are far too with his wife, has been shipping In view of the fact that 24 plants throughout the country re­ nose with the other. Without long to run in the column. In from the Gulf area in various states have refused to pass man­ cently painted a picture of horror washing his hands, he put his addition to the state-wide paro­ engine ratings for the last 20 datory meat inspection laws dur­ and filth which even an Agricul­ hand in the product... the cooler chial jobs, all senators and repre­ years. His last vessel was the ing the 61 years the federal pro­ ture Department official agreed ceilings and walls were covered sentatives are due for re-election. Montkello Victory, on which he gram has been in existence, it is could not be allowed to continue with dirt, blood, fat and black Lists of the COPE-endorsed can­ shipped for six months. not likely they will act under the unchecked. mold. A man was wrapping pork didates will be made available to shoulder picnics, dropped one in all members in this area in orderthe sawdust on the floor, picked that they can familiarize them­ it up and wiped it off with a selves with the candidates. It is dirty sour rag." important that we elect COPEAt another, "there was no endorsed candidates who are the army engineer noted, "could well impair a Port officials in the United States are faced screening to keep flies from enter­ friendly to Labor, so that we can project's economic justification." Also, he said, with the mounting problem of adapting harbor ing the building . . . there was a rest assured that the "Right-toif a deeper channel is authorized for one port, facilities in this country to use by supertankers piece of boneless beef on the floor Work" advocates and other en­ pressure is certain to be exerted by others in the and other giant cargo carriers expected to be in the sawdust near the boning emies of Labor must work hard to same competitive area for similar depths. increasingly common in the near future. table. The man boning repeatedly elect their candidates. Stating that channel problems must be ap­ The heart of the problem stems from the fact spat in the sawdust." New Orleans proached by port officials "imaginatively," Noble that for economic and other reasons it may not Abuses Widespread suggested care to "make sure that we have se­ Otto (Pete) Peterson is waiting be feasible to dredge many American river and lected from the broad array of available alterna­ for a Boatswain's job on the Viet­ harbor channels to the depths needed to accom­ The third plant visited had tives the solution which is best from the stand­ nam run. His last ship was the modate such enormous vessels. "beef being broken on an open point of the over-all public interest." Del Mar on the South American dock by a dirt road in 95-degree At last month's convention of the American run. Pete lives in Pass Christian. weather. There were flies on the Association of Port Authorities in San Francisco, Solutions Offered Miss., and got off the Del Mar to meat and there was no attempt the deputy director of civil works for the U.S. Among possibilities, he said, would be develop­ take advantage of the great fishing made to keep (them) out of the Army Corps of Engineers, Brigadier General ment of selective ports on a regional or system there. plant. Drums of bones and meat Charles Noble, told delegates that the largest basis—making maximum utilization of all prac­ Frank Russo was last on the scrap were covered with mag­ tankers now afloat—such as Japan's Idemistsu ticable alternatives to costly channel deepeningAlcoa Voyager as an AB on the gots. I picked up a used meat Maru of 210,000 deadweight tons—^have loaded with the federal government possibly sharing the North Europe run for about five box and a large cockroach drafts of 57 feet but larger ones under construc­ costs. months. Brother Russo reports jumped right in my face." tion will require service channels of more than Also, a joint deepwater offloading complex has that it was a good ship with a 76 feet. In the one plant of 13 where been proposed by major U.S. oil companies as good crew, but it was getting near Demands in the United States for channels of sanitary conditions were "above an alternative to deepening the channel in Dela­ election time and he wanted to get up to 50 feet are already rising sharply, Noble average ... the biggest concern ware Bay. The facility would require minimum off to see how the election comes said, and with new dry bulk carriers planned in (was) what is put into the product excavation to accommodate tankers of up to 200,out. After the elections, he will the 100,000-ton range, facilities beyond the 50. . . there are no controls over 000 tons. Noble said, and has already brought look for a ship headed for Viet­ foot depth will almost certainly be needed to labeling (and) water and cereal inquiries from New York and Norfolk refineries nam. handle the bigger ships. goes into his ground beef without who might tie into it by pipeline, barge or small Last on the Cornell Victory, any labeling." tanker. Seafarer Clarence Faust is now Physical Limitations The AFL-CIO has thrown its Currently underway in the Port of New York, set to go and being UFFD for Pointing out that in many ports along the East full suDDort behind the Smithhe added, is a study of alternatives to deepening awhile. Brother Faust is looking and Gulf Coasts where relatively easy dredging Foley bill. Members of both the its navigation channels. One proposal calls for a for a ship bound for Vietnam. can be accomplished, bottoms have already been Amalgamated Meat Cutters and one-way channel—with upper New York Bay the Houston reached, he said proposals for deeper and deeper Butcher Workmen's Union and entrance and its south end the exit—at a cost channels are beginning to run aground on physi­ James Michael, a chief cook, of $100 million less than the $340 million esti­ the United Packinghouse, Food cal, economic and other limitations. is on the beach in Houston wait­ mated for an entire channel plan. Another plan and Allied Workers, are some­ ing to ship, but Hurricane Beulah "In further channel deepening we would en­ for New York, an offshore terminal with only times ordered by supervisors • to has slowed down shipping here counter the physical obstacle of the Continental limited channel deepening, would cost about one"let it go" when meat looks ques­ and Michael is thinking about Shelf and every foot of additional depth would third that of the whole channel, but would require tionable, or must stand silently by going to the West Coast. have to be blasted out at enormous cost," Noble higher operating costs. and listen to inspectors being per^ S. Crawford is waiting for a said. Dredging in some harbor areas, he added, In inviting all port officials to join the search suaded to "ease up" by foremen short trip and hopes to be back would run into highway tunnels or other manfor new approaches to the channel problem. before Christmas. He said that he and superintendents. No one made obstacles, increase salt water intrusion and Noble suggested that some future port develop­ wants to thank headquarters for knows more acutely than they the pollution of water-holding sea-bottom land, and ment could be oriented toward special, rather than the new wage and overtime in­ unfit quality of much of the meat have an adverse effect on fish and wildlife. general, cargo handling. creases and the new pension plan. that is foisted on the American "The cost of appropriate remedial measures to "This may produce large savings in channel people by unethical operators of MobUe deal with the difficulties in these categories, added improvements without degrading any port's com­ meat plants. petitive position," he said. to the other costs involved in deeper channels," E. D. (Curly) Moyd, currently Giant Vessels Pose Harbor Problems •f 4^ �SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve FINAL DEPARTURES Ludwik Borowik, 37. Brother Borowik died on April 23, in the Methodist Hospi­ tal, Brooklyn, N. Y. He was an oiler and FWT. His last ship was the Columbia. Borowik was born in West Virginia and resided in Manchester, Md. He joined the Union in the port of Baltimore. Brother Borowik served in the Army from 1952 to 1954. Surviving is his mother, Eva, of Manchester. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, Pa. Henry Bonitto, 77: Seafarer Bonitto died on June 12, at Knick­ erbocker Hospital, New York City. He joined the Union in New York, where he resided. Born in the British West Indies, Brother Bonitto sailed in the steward de­ partment. At the time of death, he was an SIU pensioner. His last ship was the Rover. Surviving is a brother, Fred Bonitto of New York City. Burial was in Hartsdale, N. Y. ^ Francis Pryor, 42: Brother Pryor died an accidental death on August 13, in Conneaut, Ohio. He was an oiler and fireman and sailed on the Great Lakes. Brother Pryor was born in North Carolina and lived in Con­ neaut. He joined the Union in the port of Buffalo. An Army veteran, Pryor served from 1943 to 1946. Surviving is his wife, Helen. Bur­ ial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Buford Jones, 52; Death claimed Brother Jones on August 8 in Pensacola, Fla. He sailed ^ a bosun and in other deck dept. ratings. He was bom in Alabama and made his home in the state of Florida. Broth­ er Jones joined the Union in Mobile and sailed for almost 30 years. His last ves­ sel was the Del Mar. Surviving is his wife, Sallie Mae Jones. Burial was in Beulah Cemetery, Escam­ bia County, Fla. ^ Robert Ayers, 68: Heart disease George Woods, 58: Brother claimed the life of Brother Ayers Woods died on August 20 at the on June 24, at USPHS Hospital Houston, Texas. in New York A native of WashCity. He sailed as ingtion, Ayers FOWT and'' his joined the union last vessel was the in the port of Mo­ Steel Traveler. bile. He sailed as Born in Ohio, he steward and joined the SIU in on an SIU Baltimore. A 20- * ' 1 pension at the year SIU veteran. time of his death. His last vessel Brother Woods made his home in was the Express Virginia. Before Brooklyn, N. Y. Surviving is a joining the merchant marine, he brother, Frank Woods of Lenoir, spent 20 years in the Navy. Burial N. C. Burial was in Mountain was in the Forest Park Cemetery, View Cemetery, Watauga County, Houston, Texas. N. C. ^— James Baldwin, 31: Brother Frank McEriane, 68: Pneu­ Baldwin died in Jefferson Medi­ monia claimed the life of Brother cal College Hos­ McEriane on pital, Philadel­ Sept. 16 at the phia, Pa., on Au­ USPHS Hospital, gust 29, after an Seattle, Wash. illness. He joined He was a native the union in Phil­ of Philadelphia, adelphia, where Pa., and lived he was a resident. there many years. A native of GoldsHe sailed in the boro, N.C., Bald­ engine depart­ win was employed by the Sam ment as FOWT. Brother Mc­ Emdur Metal Products Company. Eriane joined the Union in the He is survived by his wife, Linport of Philadelphia. gree Baldwin. i I I V.-y i.l • S • • * Editor, SEAFARERS 675 Fourth Brooklyn, _ ^ Seafarer Burns the Midnight Oil In Photo Darkroom Aboard Ship The many countries a Seafarer can visit provide excellent material for photography and Gus Fotos of the deck department takes full advantage of his opportunities. A camera bug, Gus spends as much time as he can cultivating his hobby. "I take pictures aboard ship ^ spective, creating my own effects." and develop them at sea," Gus If one sees an object and photo­ said. He uses the ship's util­ graphs it, "it doesn't always come ity room for this purpose. Late at out like you intended it to in your night is the ideal time, he ex­ mind," he pointed out. plained. Developing is an art that One of his favorite cameras is needs to be studied. Gus believes. a Canon 35 MM, with a built-in "I made some dry runs and used light meter. It has a focusing rim different developing processes un­ and a breech-lock mound, called til I found what I wanted," he a bayonette mound. Gus said the said. mound is the best of its kind. The In using needed chemicals for camera can be mounted on a tri­ developing, Gus takes the proper pod and, if loaded right, can take precautions since they can cause Seafarer Gus Fotos explains some up to 42 pictures. He also likes a serious bum. "I use rubber gloves and keep the chemicals in of methods used to achieve unu­ the Canon F-X SLR with light plastic bottles with a stopper," he sual camera effects with his ex­ meter and polaroid or miniature explained. "A double seal keeps tensive array of photo equipment. movie cameras. Discussing cameras, Gus said them air tight with no danger of spilling. Just handle with care and sorts of interesting possibilities that he didn't think German cam­ clean up carefully and there "with its animals and vegetation." eras were better than American shouldn't be any problems," he He also likes photographing ones. The Germans keep the same said. beaches and airplanes. "I enjoy style, he said. The Japanese make "I just got fascinated with pho­ taking self-portraits too, using my more advances, he feels, and their tography," Gus said. "I wanted own arrangements," he told a cameras are less expensive and easier to replace than the more evidence of the places I've been LOG reporter. to." He likes to "experiment" Gus said he took a picture of technical and harder-to-use Ger­ and "find the right an^e" when cloud formations in the Indian man models. he takes pictures. Ocean, under perfect conditions, Camera Bugs Meet Gus considers Africa a "para­ that he considers among his. best Gus, an AB who joined the SIU dise for picture taking." It has all shots. He enjoys "working in perin Baltimore, is a native of Min­ nesota and has been sailing ten FLORIDIAN (South Atlantic), Oc. retary, Robert A. Clarke. Brother Charles years. While in the hall looking tober 6—Chairman, Bob Lasso ; Secretary. Scott resigned as ship's delegate and A. 0. Aronica. Ship's delegate report^ Brother Emilio Sierra was elected to for a ship recently, he ran into an­ that there were no beefs. Everything is serve in his place. Some disputed OT in running smoothly in all departments. deck department otherwise everything is other camera bug, Marius Del Vote of thanks was given to the steward running smoothly. Prado, who sails in the engine de­ department for a job well done. Ihe crew of this ship strongly urges head­ STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Oc­ partment. "I saw this man with a quarters to change present pension plan to tober 1—Chairman, Angelo Seda ; Sec­ 20 years membership in Union, with 12 retary, R. N. Kelley. Ship's delegate re­ camera and thought it was a years seatime. ported that everything is running smooth­ Canon like the one I've got," Sea­ ly in all departments. Motion was made PENN VANGUARD (Penn Shipping). that the steward order new washing farer Fotos exclaimed. October 1—Chairman, W. Anthony; Sec­ machine for the unlicensed personnel. retary, B. Thornton. Ship sailed short Discussion held on establishing a ship's The two men discussed photog­ five men from Sasebo. No beefs and no fund. Each member to make voluntary disputed OT reported by department donation. Vote of thanks was extended raphy and compared notes. Marius delegates. $66.00 in ship's fund. to the steward department for a job well said he had been interested in pho­ done. HE91HINA (Hudson Marine), Septemtography "since I was a kid in tober 1—Chairman, Angelo Seda; Sec­ MAIDEN CRKE& (Sea-Land), Octo^ her 1—Chairman, W. J. Barnes; Sec­ Dutch Guiana." He takes his pic­ retary, S. A. Soloman, Sr. One man tures exclusively in color. paid off in San Juan due to death in family. No beefs were reported by deMarius will take pictures aboard partment delegates, Motion made to bring pension rate up to standards of other ship when he can and likes to unions for those with 20 years in the union and 12 years sea time, regardless shoot photos of ships passing of age. Question about why the unrated through the Suez and Panama men faiM to receive a raise. It was suggested that SIU ships receive port Canals. Marius, who is a 12-year time in all ports before 8 A.M. and after 6 P.M. veteran of the Union, said that if you go to Vietnam, you will see JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), September 24—Chairman, Eugene Cecalmost every American carrying a cata: Secretary, Stanley P. Gardzan. Ship's delegate reported that all is going camera. "The natives love it when well aboard ship. you take their picture and they will come up to you and ask for Entry Rating Lifeboat Ciass No. 13 a snapshot," he added. Money Due I ^ I would^ike to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please pot my i |name on >wir malifhp list. (Mnt tnhrmotion) I HAAAE Jl i.! m m STREET AiDDRESS i B CITY STATE* ZIP .*»•»* * • Si'^ ^ AVOID DUPtlCATlON: If yoM nr* tn old f^tcrib«r md have « dwrmi* ^ 0Umm, plmit giv* yowr fomitr addnrM &fow: p '" || ' ^ e *>'«•* w 4 f4 • 4 ^ * i ] g • >J| B October 13, 1967 This Is the thirteenth graduating class of the SlU's entry rating pro­ gram. They have passed Coast Guard examinations for their lifeboat tickets. In front (l-r) are: J. Allen, J. Salvador, L. Cava, D, Jarvis, S. Seabrook, M, Kowalski. In second row, instructor P. McGaharn, H. Chromiak, R. Komor, J. Ciorra, A. Cukierwar, B, Rosenking, G. Eagle, C. Ewers, S. Springs, and instructor A. Bjornsson. In third row: J. Domingo, H. Sponaugle, J, Knight, H. Renfrow, J. Wyse, J. McGoldrick, E. Warfleld, L. Bowers, U. Lowndes, and instructor G. O'Keefe. Robin Line has advised New York headquarters that they are holding unclaimed wages for the following Sea­ farers: Kenneth A. La Rosa, Filippo Russano, T. F. Faulk­ ner, Armand Ramos, LIston Peterson, Lindmore Kubecka, Charles Moy, Mau­ rice McCprty, D. Kamhanos, Richard KeUy, Joseph Rocmey, John Like­ ness, Olavi A. Rokka, Al­ len Jones, Francis Covins, H. J. Martin, Jr., Robert Rigby, Jose Lopez, Paul D. Tullls. Please contact the company at the following address. Mr. F. L. Haggerty, ManI ager-Accounting Services, Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc., 2 Broadway, New York, N.Y., 10004. �October 13,' 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen Lifeboat Class No. 186 Casts Off Ship's delegate William Long told his fellow Seafarers on the Seatraln Maine (Hudson Water­ ways) that "the officers as well as crewmen have been pleased with the steward department." Meet­ ing secretary Arloe HiU reports that everyone agreed to pitch in and help keep the pantry and messrooms clean, return cups and glasses, and do Everything time. The ship, on the Vietnam ation room for the crew. One man was hospitalized in French they can to cooperate with the run, should payoff in Seattle. Somaliland and another in Iran, steward department. "Our cheer­ Nelson writes. The steward de­ ful and efficient bosun," Stanley partment did a fine job during Pete Piascik, meeting secretary Krawczynski was praised for the the voyage, which will terminate on the Citadel Victory (Water­ fine job he turned in Bayonne, N. J. man), reports in. Hill writes. that a request was Seafarers aboard made for an air the vessel will conditioning ex­ chip in one dol­ Herbert WilUams, meeting sec­ haust. Seafarers lar to the ship's retary on the Ponce (Sea-Land) were asked to fund, with the reports that the turn off the wash­ steward to "be­ TV set is morking These men have just passed Coast Guard examinations for lifeboat ing machine when come ship's treas­ fine now to the re­ tickets after attending the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in not in use, L. W. urer and be re­ lief of all hands. Krawczyiuld New York City. In front row (left to right) are: Marvin Nankins, Paradean, meet­ sponsible for the Ship's delegate Paradeau Reginald Glover, John Bonefont, and Glenn Reynolds. In the back money held in this fund." Draws ing chairman re­ Thomas Delaney, row (left to right) are: Instructor Paul McGaharn, James Crown, in American currency will be ports. Paradeau writes that $40 told his fellow Frank Bose, Jerry Corron, Gerald Turnbull, instructor Ami Bjornsson. handed out by the Captain before remains on hand in the ship's Seafarers that the ship reaches port in Vietnam. fund. Seafarers were reminded there was some when The expected payoff will be on to turn in all keys and lir disputed overtime Ratcliff leaving the ship. No brefs or the West Coast in October. in each depart­ overtime reported and the payoff ment. Meeting Chairman Vincent in New Orleans should be smooth. Ratcliff reported that mes«nan Robert Clarke, meeting secre­ Julio Burgos was hospitalized in tary aboard the Hermina (Hudson) Rotterdam. He later rejoined the After a routine trip to potentially dangerous waters on the Viet­ Louis Cartwright told his ship­ ship in Grangemouth, Scotland. I writes that salon nam run, the SlU-contracted container ship Fairland had a narrow messman Leonwd mates aboard the Pecos (Oriental The Captain said some items were brush with disaster recently when almost within view of American Exporters) that ordered for the slop chest. Depart­ : Harris was taken shores. Enroute from Seattle in he would "take ment delegates elected were John off the ship in care of any good Maytum, deck, Georges Pitour, Formosa when he a heavy fog, she rammed the the bow, but did not take water beefs, but would engine and Jan Hitchcock, stew­ ; was felled by ill­ foreign-flag vessel Silver Shelton and returned to Seattle under her own power. not have anything ard. ness. A collection about a mile off nearby Point "The crew was calm and alert," do with bum in the amount of to Wells. ^ he stated, "and it was not neces­ ones," upon be­ $54 was taken for Seafarer Louis Gardier, a baker sary to use the lifeboats." ing elected ship's Movie lovers on the East Point aarke J™' J"' on the Fairland, later described There were three injuries to delegate. We have Victmy (Hudson Waterways) were formed the LOG. the incident for Fairland crewmembers but all a good crew. Meeting Chairman Emilio Sierra able to enjoy films Reese the LOG. were reported minor. The Fair- has added the duties of ship's dele­ Meeting Chair­ every ni^t while "It was about land was sent to the Todd ship­ gate after duvles Scott gave up man F. Reese writes. Meeting the ship was in 5:30 a.m., and yards in Seattle for repairs. Bound the latter position. No serious Secretary C. E. Turner said the Cam Ranh Bay, there was a great for Oakland from Seattle, she had problems or disputes according to treasury shows a balance of thanks to the ef­ deal of fog," Gar­ been scheduled to make another department delegates. $29.20. No beefs or disputed forts of second dier said. "The trip to Vietnam. overtime reported. The ship will electrician Carl ^ AB on watch sud­ The Silver Shelton was identi­ pay off in Oakland. Frank Oveson. denly sighted a fied as a Liberian-flag ship, cap­ Steve Bergeria did such a fine HaU, meeting sec­ light in front of tained by a Greek, owned by a job as ships delegate that his ship­ Gardier retary, writes that Buie him, realized it Hong Kong firm and crewed with mates wouldn't Deck hands on the Alcoa Mari­ Brother Oveson was another ship and shouted the Chinese nationals. let him resign, ne (Alcoa) had the benefit of a went ashore every day and warning that a collision was un­ Orville Payne, The Fairland's Seafarers paid fine bosun in the brought back the pictures. The avoidable. At the time, the deck­ off two days after the accident and meeting secretary person of Nicho­ grateful Seafarers gave him a hands were busy strapping vans of Brother Gardier returned to New aboard the Rolnn las Lomas, ac­ hearty vote of thanks. Hall re­ military cargo." Locksley (MooreYork. He's registered and "will cording to word ported. Harold Caufman, meet­ When the two vessels collided, take any ship." Brother Gardier McCormack) re­ from E. Nelson, ing chairman reported that there Gardier was baking rolls. "We said he liked the Fairland and ports. Bergpria, meeting chair­ has been some disputed overtime who doubles as hit them portside and I was would like to sail on her again. man. Lomas sug-. in the engine and steward depart­ thrown to the left," he said. "A Right now, however, he wouldn't treasurer, stated gested at a ship's ments. Ship's delegate Richard Betgeria few minutes later, a general alarm mind a Puerto Rican run. that the ships meeting that the Buie reported that James Thursounded and crewmembers stood This was the second time one fund now totals a mere $1.73. No electrician be man, oiler, was hospitalized in Lomas by for a possible rescue attempt of the 20-year SIU veteran's ships beefs or disputed overtime re­ moved to the ex­ Yokohama, Japan. The payoff with the lifeboats." has struck another vessel. "I was ported and the only serious mishap tra room top-side, with his old will be held in San Francisco, The Silver Shelton was dam­ on the Ocean Evelyn when it hit was a broken foot sustained by room to be converted to a recre- California. aged more severely than the Sea- a ship about 100 miles from the bosun. One Seafarer requested Land ship, taking water heavily. Dover," he recalled. "When you're the menu be printed a little clear­ Receives Disability Benefits Listing badly to port, the vessel working in the steward depart­ er so he could see it and the stew­ was pushed by tugs toward a sand­ ment, it's almost impossible to ard said he will attend to it. As bar. In deeper water it probably know an accident might occur" long as the food's good, the men would have sunk, Gardier said. A native of Trinidad, Gardier agreed this was a minor problem. The Fairland sustained damage to joined the Union in New York. After stopping at some Brazilian ports, the ship will head for a New York payoff. SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS Seafarer Gardier Describes Ccdiisioa Of Fairiaad With Fweigu-Fiag Ship August 1 - August 31, 1967 Number of Amount Benefits Paid Hospital Benefits 4,774 $ 49,539.29 Death Benefits 29 58,398.64 Disability Benefits 1,029 180,150.00 Molwiilty Benefits 30 6,000.00 Dependent Benefits OpHcai Benefits Out-Potient Benefits SUMMARY Vocation Benefits Total Welfare, Vaccrtlon Benefits Paid This Period 546 110,544.84 473 4,834 7,110.86 38,184.00 11,715 \ 1,935 449,927.63 816,141.07 13,650 $1,266,068.70 ^J> Chief electrician George Renale asked the Seafarers on the Steel Vendor (Isthmian) to make sure nothing is left in their pockets when they put clothes into the washing machine. Meeting Chairiman Fred Shaia reported that Gorum R^irez was elec­ ted to serve as ship's delegate. Elliott Gorum, meeting secretary, reports that the ship's treasury now contains a total of $26.35. No beefs or disputed overtime and all LOGs and mail are arriving on SIU welfare representative Al Bernstein presents disability check to Mrs. Isabel DelGado in New York hall. Her husband Anacleto DelGado, who sailed in the deck department, is now drydocked. �MSTU Seafarers To Have Part fa Nation's First Live Moon Shot HOBOKEN, N. J.—Seafarers of the SIUNA-affiliated Military Sea Transport Union aboard the Redstone will be sharing an active role in this country's first launching of astronauts to the moon. The part the ship will play in that historic event was described to the LOG when she arrived here from Oakland, Calif., last week. The 16,080 gross-ton Redstone "We will track the spacemen rises, the line is retrieved with a grafting hook and hauled aboard. is equiped with some of the most to the moon and back and com­ The line is then put through a modern facilities enjoyed by any municate with group of Seafarers. There are snatch block and led to the wind­ them," Augustus three lounges, color television, lass. Bell, who sails as dayrooms and laundrys, plus a One of the hardest jobs is that bosun, explained. gymnasium now in the process of of chief electrician George Gor­ "The Redstone is being built. A barber shop, con­ ence, a seven-year veteran on one of three ships in the Apollo research-type ships. The Red­ ference room, work and hobby shops, a photo lab and a technical Moonshot pro­ stone has 314 overhead fixtures library for the scientists are also and an electric generating capac­ gram, converted included. ity equal to most of the combined by General Dy­ Gorence The Redstone can do around namics to be used Pacific Fleet. With the tremen­ dous, amount on board, the re­ 15Vi knots, has a 22,297-ton as a tracking ship." sponsibility of Gorence and his displacement and a beam 75 feet The vessel, a former World two assistants is enormous. "I high. The vessel has a standard War II tanker, was scheduled to be docked in Hoboken for three have to study a lot to keep up T-2 engine room with an addi­ weeks to a month. Eventually, with all the equipment," he said. tional motor generator for the surplus electronic equipment. The she will take up a position in the All Modem Comforts South Pacific. Before the Moon Feeding the men isn't the eas­ technical apparatus is manned by shot, numerous test runs will he iest job in the world either, but some 100 technicians. For track­ ing the spacemen, there are 11 held. steward R. Bridges and chief cook subsystems aboard, plus equip­ The ship will have an overall J. H. Sullivan do a fine job. ment for telemetry, communica­ crew of 200, including techni­ "With some 200 men to feed, you tions and navigational data pro­ cians. At present, there are 16 never know how to cook for cessing. Seafarers in the deck department, them," Sullivan said, but "after 31 in the engine department and a hard day, they usually eat every­ In addition, the Redstone has 29 in the steward department. thing that's set on the table. SATCGM technical equipment, The Redstone has only spent These guys will eat you out. of used to communicate around the world via synchronous satellites. about 20 days at sea at this time. house and home." "We don't have cargo on hoard, hut the deck department has a tough job," Bell said. The men have to paint and keep 595 feet of deck space clean. "The ship is white, so it takes time and effort to see that everything is kept clean," the bosun added. Anita Marie Francis, born July Cynthia Denlse Kellam, bom 18, 1967, to the Sidney Francis, September 3, 1967, to the Charles Buoys Mark Stations New Orleans, Louisiana. Kellams, Portsmouth, Virginia. The men paint the overhead, bulkheads and sides of the vessel, Geraldine Valley, bom July 20, in addition to the decks. They Elizabeth Branch, born June 1967, to the Fay W. Valleys, Al­ have once-a-week fire and life­ 26, 1967, to the Nathan Branchs, pena, Michigan. boat drills plus safety lectures. Galveston, Texas. —— Another job the deck depart­ Elizabeth Maria Kraljig, bom ment has is the dropping of buoys. These are used as station markers Tenia Monig;ue Scott, born Au­ September 7, 1967, to the An­ and each one has a 240-pound an­ gust 30, 1967, to the Buraell thony Kraljics, West New York, chor attached to it. The buoy is Scotts, New Orleans, La. New Jersey. later retrieved—with the heavy anchors remaining on the bottom. Sara Ellen Ellias, bom July 25, Bell explained that a flotation James Alexander Adams, bom 1967, to the John Ellias, Mellen, line with a monkey fist is attached July 22, 1967, to the Roy A. Wisconsin. to the buoy, '^en the buoy Adams, Decatur, Georgia. <I> Lee Beth Hanover, bom July 13, 1967, to the Eli T. Hanovers, Baltimore, Maryland. Friends of Samuel Vincins The sister of the late Samuel Vincius would appreciate hearing from anyone who sailed with him aboard the Chocktaw Victory dur­ ing June of 1965, enroute from Aden to Madras. Write to Joan Vincius, 319 Pershing Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78209. Income Tax Checks Income tax refunds are being held for SlU members listed be­ low by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif. 94105: Margarito Borja, Winfred S. Daniel. |r ii Joan Perez Ramos Your mother, Mrs. Leonor Perez of 465-10th Street, B. Obrero Station, Santmce, Puerto Rico 00915, would like you to contact her as soon as you can. OetoiMr 13, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fonrteen Robert J. AumOler Please contact your sister, Mrs. Betty Gibson, 2502 Poinsette Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808, as soon as possible, in re­ gard to an important matter. Seymour Heinfling Please contact your sister, Ruth Brady, 330 East 27th St., New York, N.Y. 16. She is anxious to hear from you. James Card Please get in touch with Billie Engler at 3910 Hollygrove St., New Orleans, La. 70118, or phone 488-2034. — T. Ingrasda Your cousin Ruth requests that you get in touch with her as soon as possible. David Andrew Dodge, born July 1, 1967, to the Ralph Dodges, Elberta, Michigan. Stefan Siems, bom September 7, 1967, to the Peter A. Siems, New Foundland, New Jersey. Please include - Idents on Pictures to LOG Seafarers who send in pic­ tures to the LOG are urged to please include identifications of Seafarers and any other individuals included in the picture. In the past few weeks, the LOG has received many fine pictures of SIU crews which unfortunately did not include identifications. The LOG would like to run as many pictures of SIU crews as they receive and identifi­ cations are necessary. Danger Ahead For U.Sc Fleet To The Editon According to an article in the New York Times on Sep­ tember 18th, 651 vessels, with a combined tonnage of 2,578,457 tons, were broken up in 1966. The largest number of vessels broken up in any coun­ try, the article reports, was in the United States, equaling 121 ships with a total tonnage of 806,517 tons. With these fig­ ures, it should be quite clear that the U.S. maritime, if it is not adequately replenished, will grow smaller and weaker. Enough said. Now let's do! Myron Whisenant. Pension Hike Comes in Handy To The Editor: I wish to express my appre­ ciation for receiving the in­ creased pension. It sure comes in handy at this time, since everything has raised in price. I have always maintained that the SIU has been the pace­ setter in this industry. Good luck to the Union. Sincerely, Theodore Urbina Urges increased Anti-Poverty Aid To the Editor: Anti-poverty programs pend­ ing in Congress would, if passed into law, provide a $1-billion program to create 200,000 jobs this year and 300,000 next year. With the nation being torn apart by riots, with filthy, crumbling slums and crowded ghettos still holding people, and where needed jobs are'just not there, this poverty program must be put into action. It was not so long ago that the House of Representatives voted not to consider LBJ's $40-million rat control bill, which would have directly saved lives of people, children mostly, trapped in the slums. The House had also cut millions of dollars from the President's model cities program and rent control supplements program, both of which woiild have been a huge step toward helping peo­ ple to live as they should be able to live—like people. The Senate reaction forced the House to recant somewhat, but the fate of these programs, and the human beings they were designed to help, remains in doubt. Now is the time to take action. Talk to your friends about the issues; remember, an election is coming up—some state and local officials this year, and national, state, and local officials next year. Talk over the issues and candidates. And take another step. Write letters. Write to your Con­ gressman, telling him you sup­ port the AFL-CIO's efforts to help create a decent poverty program, an independent Mari­ time Administration, and other labor-supported programs. Cbwence Talbot fie Sure to Choose Right Man for Job To the Editon I am in full agreement with many in Congress and the mer­ chant marine who believe that the best way for the United States to regain its once-proud position on the high seas is to have any U.S. shipping pro­ gram under the control of an Independent Maritime Admin­ istration. There is no evidence to sup­ port the theory that just be­ cause merchant ships are used to transport cargo and passen­ gers that they should automat­ ically fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transpor­ tation. The secretary of that depart­ ment, Alan Boyd, has stated publicly often enough that he does not share the opinion of those in the industry that mari­ time is, if anything, even more important to this country today than in the years when we had the biggest and best fleet in the world. Fears that he would bury the merchant marine are probably very well founded. I think that is the only reason he even cares about getting his hands on it. However, if we did get an independent maritime agency, there is one thing that bothers me. With all the support the idea has and all the speeches that have been made about it, nobody has said anything about who might be the administrator of such an agency. It seems to me that this should be of the utmost importance to all conconcerned. As it is now, maritime has had to struggle along with no firm administration for years, just barely surviving on the crumbs it is thrown in the Department of Commerce. And there is little reason to hope that any other cabinet-level department would be any more generous. Maritime would be better off with its own aeency to be sure, but how much better off de­ pends on who runs the agency. The President would have to appoint an administrator and in view of Mr. Johnson's appar­ ent lack of interest in the mer­ chant marine thus far, I certainlv hope that Congress will oarefuly examine the qualifica­ tions of whoever he appoints before approving him when the time comes. Sincerely, Ned Lash Why is Maritime Any Different? To the Editor: 1 was happy to read recently that the Congress stuck to its guns and forbade the building of any merchant or naval ships for the United States fleet in foreign shipyards, but I still fail to understand why such a ridic­ ulous idea was even given seri­ ous consideration in the first place. Let us all hope that a good maritime program will come out of the White House with­ out much further delay'so that American ships can again be built at a healthy rate in the American yards that always have built them since long be­ fore all this build-abroad non­ sense started. Peter Roomy �October 13, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG CITADEL VICTORY (Waterman). September 26—Chairman. L. W. Paradean ; Secretary, Peter Piascik. $40.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed CT were reported by department delegates. SlU-AGLlWD Meetings New Orleans Nov. 14—2:30 p.m. Mobile Nov. 15—2:30 p.m. Wilmfi^on .Nov. 20—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Nov. 22—2:00 p.m. Seattle Nov. 24—2:00 p.m. NewYoili ..Nov. ^—2:30 p.m. PIdladelphia .Nov. 7—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ... Nov. 8—2:30 p.m. Detrcdt Nov. 10—2:30 p.m. Houston ... .Nov. 13—2:30 p.m. 'DIRBCTGRYtrf IJNION SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner ENID VICTORY (Columbia). Septem­ ber 3—Chairman. D. Sykes; Secretary. A. Janacek. Brother A. L. Packard was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Ship sailed short. 1 wiper. 1 saloon pan­ tryman and 1 galleyman. Motion was made that the contract with Columbia Steamship Company be brought up to standard. VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Ai Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA. Mich BALTIMORE. Md MS 4th Ave., Bkiyn. HY T-4400 EL 4-3Sli I2I& E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON. Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 Washington St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ill 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. HOUSTON. Tex VI 3-4741 P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. .. . ...!. 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 NEW ORLEANS. La United Industrial Workers New Orleans Nov. 14—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Nov. 15—7:00 p.m. New York ..Nov. 6—^7:00 p.m. Philadetphin .Nov. 7—^7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. .Nov. 8—^7:00 p.m. ^Houston .. .Nov. 13—^7:00 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandei Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE. Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave. JERSEY CITY. N.J MOBILE, Ala 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 Of SIU SHIP . - - Galloway was elected to serve as ship's delegate. TRANSSUPERIOR (Hudson Water­ ways). September 11—Chairman. J. Saw­ yer; Secretary, Donald Farmer. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Matter of draw will be taken up with the Captain. All repairs have not been com­ pleted. I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 630 Jackson Ave, Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK. Va ANNISTON VICTORY (Waterman), July 15—Chairman, Earl Gates; Secre­ tary, Frederick C. Joasi. Ship's delegates reported that all departments are running smoothly. Plenty of OT. Brother Avery 127 River St. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Nov. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Nov. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ^Norfolk Nov. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Nov. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. tMcctinr held at Labor Temple, Sanlt Ste. Marie. Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port Newa. t Meeting held at GaWeston wharves. SANTA EMILIA (Liberty Navigation ft Trading). September 9 — Chairman. William L. Holland; Secretary. Francis R. Napoli. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Brother Robert E. Gannon was elected to serve as new ship's' delegate. Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroi^j Oct. 16—2:00 p.m. Alpena Oct 16—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Oct 16—7:00 p.m. Chicago .. • .Oct. 16—7:00 p.m. Cleveland ...Oct 16—7:00p.m. Duluth Oct 16—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ...Oct 16—7:00p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicaeo ... .Nov. 14—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Nov. 16—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Nov. 15—7:30 p.m. Duluth Nov. 17—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .Nov. 17—^7:30 p.m. Toledo Nov. 17—7:30 p.m. Detroit Nov. 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. Nov. 13—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Nov. 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile Nov. 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Nov. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore 0>censed and uidicensed) Nov. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Nov. 9—5:00 p.m. Houston ... .Nov. 13—5:00p.m. DEL AIRES (Delta). September 17— Chairman. Charles Johnsen; Secretary. Ronny Watts. $50.00 in ship's fund after donating $150.00 to movie fund. Host of the repairs were completed. Motion was made to give members with 20 years in the SIU retirement with full pension. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by de­ partment delegates. 115 3rd St. CORTLAND (G. T. Bates). August 18 —Chairman, H. E. Weaver; Secretary. P. Nakalocli. No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. No disputed OT. Page Fifteen everything is running smoothly. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. Each man to donate $1.00 to ship's fund at payoff. PONCE (Sea-Landl, September 23— Chairman. Vincent Ratcliff; Secretary. Herbert Williams. Several hours disputed OT in each department was settled. Beef about the quality of food. Beef about the slopchcst. It was suggested that the SIU food plan representative be present at storing of vessel. WESTERN CLIPPER (Western Agen­ cy), September 26—Chairman. Walter H. Sibley; Secretary. Matt Gulden. Brother Kenny Coast was reelected to serve as ship's delegate and was extended a vote of thanks for a job well done. Much dis­ cussion about food. MANHATTAN (Hudson Waterways). September 10—Chairman, W. Lawton ; Secretary, J. Rubrshi. Some disputed OT in engine department. Beef in steward department. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Moore McCoi^ mack), September 26—Chairman, Stephen M. Bergeria; Secretary, Orville Payne. $1.73 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by deparement delegates. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Septem­ ber 10—Chairman. Fred Shaia; Secretary. Elliott Gorum. Brother Luis A. Ramirez was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $26.35 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), Sep­ tember 24—Chairman. Roberts ; Secretary. Sheets. $116.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. EAST POINT VICTORY (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 27—Chairman. Har­ old Caufman; Secretary, Frank Hall. Some disputed OT in steward department. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother Carl Oveson. 2nd electrician for going ashore every day and bringing back mov­ ies. which were shown every night while ship was in Cam Rahn Bay. SEIATRAIN MAINE (Hudson Water­ ways). September 2—Chairman. Stanley Krawczynski; Secretary, Arloe Hill. Brother William L. Long was elected to serve as ship's delegate. One dollar to be collected from each man to establish a ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for doing an excellent job all around. Tel. 622-IB92 PHILADELPHIA, Pa PORT ARTHUR. Tex 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 1348 Seventh St. ALCOA MARINER (Alcoa). September 17 — Chairman. None; Secretary, None. Disputed OT in engine department. Mo­ tion was made to move the electrician up to the extra room topside and use his room as a recreation room for the crew. Discussion about poor quality of food dur­ ing this trip. Quality of food to be checked before next voyage. Vote of thanks to the Chief Cook and the entire steward department for a job well done under adverse conditions. Also, a vote of thanks to the bosun. ^ 834-2528 YOKOHAMA. Japan..Iseya BIdg.. Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. GuU. Lakes and Inland Water* District make* specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finance*. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU AHantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Water* District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approiml by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financUl records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING BIGHTS. Your shipping righta and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shirolng rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. MY™ Earl- Shepard. Chairman. SOafarers Appeals Board 17 Battehr Place. Suite 1980. New York 4. N. Y. Pull copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers AppeaU Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avaUable in »11 SIU Imlls. Thw contraeto specify the wages and conditijms under wWch you work end "ve aWd ship. Know your contract rights, as weU as your obligations, such " on the proper sheeto and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU ^trolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly. contact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY—SBAFAEEBS LOG. The LOG has traditionally rrfrain^ from publishing any article serWng Ae M. 4?,' Unioh. officer or member. It has also rrfrainrf from publtahiiw harmful to the Union or its collective membership. TMs estaWished policy ^ h^ reaffirmed by membership action at Srotembsr. 1980. Dorts. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an Mitorial board which eonsists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive ">aY delegate, fhim anmog its rank*, one individual to carry out this responsibility. WACOSTA (Sea-Land). September 24 —Chairman, None; Secretary. Manual F. Caldas. Ship's delegate reported that ENID VICTORY (Columbia). Septem­ ber 5—Chairman, D. Sykes; Secretary. A. Janacek. Brother A. L. Packard was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. PEJCOS (Oriental Elxporters Inc.), Sep­ tember 10—Chairman. F. Reese; Secre­ tary. C. E. Turner. Brother Louis W. Cartwright was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $29.90 in ship's fund. No be^s were reported by department delegates. Motion made to bring the maintenance and care up from $8.00 to $12 per day due to the higher cost of living. Motion made that the Union work on a retirement plan and keep the membership informed. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circuuMtances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make id immediately he limited to headquarters. such payment, this 'lis should CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every ste months in the SEhLFARBRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarise thonselves with its contents. Any time you fed any member or officer is attempting to dqirive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dmling with charges, trials, etc.. as 'well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activitiea. including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings. they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Unton pdicy of allowing them to retain their g(^ standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seskfarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitotion and in the contracts which the Union has' negotiated with the employers. ConsequenUy. no Seafarer msiy be discriminated against because of race, creed, <»lor. national or geographic orWn. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which be is entitle^ he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legisUtive and political objectives which wUl serve the best intereats of thwnselves. their families and their Union. To achieve them objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation wm estahlfahrf. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted tor the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer fsris that any ef the above righto have been vioUt^. or that he has Ixen denied his eonstitational right of access to Union rmxirds or ^ formation, he should immedtotely notify SIU Prosidont Paul HaU at headquarters by cmrtiisd mail, rotura receipt requostod. UNFAIR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Cbildcraft" (Printing Pre^ssmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) <I> Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earfaart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) <I> Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) �1 1 Vol XXIX No. 21 SEAFARERSMOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO The Redstone—Reaching for the Moon ^ - affduked Military $m Tram makn^ the Redstone9 a converted trniher which will he used to track «rs#r«rmeds wken^. flwy.JtMd^ for iJte-, Imdim sometime daring tlm mxtz few yerm* mtm of the hesl MphoOrd ^m0^WhO::sigr^:0d^ l4md,'f^(dd: ihey-m^edge^ ing the visage,-Wkhi tkei-Medmome' mme' to Moboken^ T0Q\phoiograidt^^ 'prnii-' I. to teed nOMM month fofMrne^WdsAsms^ • I I n •1 j •». ^ • Augustus Bell sails as bosun on the Redstone. During some free time, he enjoys looking at television in the lounge. Earl Reed, left, and Charles latum enjoy a hearty lunch. Tatum is the chief laundryman, Reed is his assistant. Left to right: SlU Rep. Pete Drewes, Angelo Recchia, car­ penter, ch. electrician George Gorence, Harry Weaver, reefer, bosun Augustus Bell. ^1,' Marshall Lord (L) and Bill Waughare second cooks. With some 200 men to feed, stew­ ard department has hard job. The men say they do it well. If if-: i'' •. Vi 5 I 1; Serving as pantryman Is Herb Orso. Herb said he is looking forward to sailing on the tracking unique ship. Stan Lockett punches the bag in the gymnasium aboard the Redstone. Stan sails as waiter in -riio officers' mess. • • iTi-"'- - Taking care of plumbing and machine maintenance is Warren Peaslee. Warren reports all is going smoothly. � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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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AFL-CIO RAPS REAGAN ACTION SUPPLYING CONVICTS TO HARVEST CROPS HOUSE COMMITTEE BILL FALLS SHORT OF UPDATING MEAT INSPECTION LAWS GIANT VESSELS POSE HARBOR PROBLEMS SEAFARER BURNS THE MIDNIGHT OIL IN PHOTO DARKROOM ABOARD SHIP THE REDSTONE – REACHING FOR THE MOON 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 10/13/1967 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. XXIX, No. 21 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8c9d45914d07b8de5eea91543a64afcf.PDF db1182b0dea932172ee2aaca8be111ef PDF Text Text Vol. XXiX No. 20 SEAFARERSALOG September 29, 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO '•t ' -'f 'H A Jf m m.. \ 'A, Ir T / JT 1^- • •^SIU Wins $40 Hike For Rated Men; Pensions Go to $250 he? Page 3 Bulk Cargo Fleet Subsidies Called Essential by Hall Page 2 " .M Congress Defense Bill Bars Building Navy Sbips Abroad Page 3 W Meany Urges Tightening Of Social Security Bill Page 8 .i-J y: ^ \L v'- . a. . iilREPORl Fi!^ Sfpto I Departmont �m Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Hall Urges £xtension of Subsidies To Bulk Fleet, Rups Critics of Plan WASHINGTON—SIU President Paul Hall last week scored the "great uproar" that always occurs when the question of increased maritime subsidies comes up before Congress, even thou^ the merchant marine benefits from less than two percent of the $8 .5 billion spent by the government on direct subsidies each year. ^ Hall, who is also president of petition and as encouragement for able subsidies," he pointed out, the government pours billions more in­ more private investment." the six-million member AFLto such "indirect subsidies" as oil "The government today is in the CIO Maritime Trades Department, depletion allowance, tariffs that business of subsidization of every called for an extension of federal "in effect- subsidize the industries phase of our economic and social construction and operating sub­ they protect," and tax write-offs sidies to presently unsubsidized life," he said, adding that this for new plants and equipment. bulk carriers, tankers and tramp assistance is "proper" to create a Why then, he asked, should there "climate for economic growth." ship operators. However, the SIU president be such "a great uproar" when­ Speaking at a seminar, spon­ ever the problem of maritime sub­ sored by the Council on Transpor­ stressed, "with subsidies looming sidies is brought before Congress? tation and Communications Law so large in the entire American Attacking subsidized shipping of the Federal Bar Association in economy, we can't expect the lines for not backing a united in­ cooperation with American Uni­ maritime -industry to exist without dustry drive for an independently versity, Hall said these "subsidies them." administered new maritime pro­ In addition to the $8.5 billion are vital to the industry as protec­ gram, Hall called them "the fat tion against foreign low-wage com­ spent annually on "direct, identificats" of the industry who "are going into a new era" and "should get in step." Declaring that the subsidy re­ cipients bear a "responsibility to the total maritime industry" and not just to their own welfare, he noted that since 1936 these com­ WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department panies had added only about one today called for an overhaul of the nation's foreign-trade program million tons to their total cargo to provide "adequate safeguards for American workers and the carriage capacity despite the con­ business firms which employ®' member MTD would press for struction and operating subsidies them." liberalized adjustment assistance granted them. "That's not proSpeaking at a conference at­ provisions. He noted that, in re­ Tess," Hall stated. tending by representatives of 32 cent testimony before the Joint Progress Seen AFL-CIO unions, MTD Executive Economic Committee, U.S. Am­ Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-AIasSecretary-Treasurer Peter M. Mc- bassador William Roth had ad­ ka) told the day-long seminar that Gavin made it plain that that mitted that these provisions in "notable progress" has been made Department would "continue to the present law "have not had the in working out differences with the support liberalized trade agree­ expected beneficial effect." ments," in line with federation Roth, who look part in the White House on a new maritime policy. Kennedy-round negotiations at provram and indicated that even But, he added, unless adequate Geneva, was quoted as saying that the Treasury Department-opposed safeguards are contained in any present eligibility requirements tax exempt construction reserve new foreign trade legislation, were "too strict" and that, as a funds for all operators might be workers would be "asked to cut result, "in no case brought under worked out. "I don't believe that their own throats—to invite a the Act have any firms or workers opposition is unmovable," he said. flood of foreign goods that is going been able to prove eligibility." "While we think we've made McGavin said labor would also considerable advances" and the to throw them out of work." McGavin said the 6-million- press for international fair labor new maritime program is expected standards, declaring; soon, Bartlett, chairman of the "Much of the problem about Senate subcommittee on Merchant low-cost imports would be elimi­ and Fisheries, said, it is Marine nated if foreign workers had a "more likely" that Congress will standard of living that was com­ not have time to act finally on its parable to that enjoyed by the terms until early next year. American worker." MTD Urges U.S.Provide Safeguards Against Foreign Trade Competition SIU of Canada To Cast Hate On New Pact MONTREAL — The 5,400 members of the SIU of Canada have returned to their ships pend­ ing formal ratification of an agree­ ment reached last week between negotiators for the Union and 32 Candian inland shipping com­ panies. Voting on the full agree­ ment will be held aboard all ships Within the next two weeks, accord­ ing to Leonard McLaughlin, SIU of Canada president. Release of full details of the settlement must await formal membership ratification, Mc­ Laughlin said, but it involves an over-all 34 percent increase for Seafarers over three years and provides for a basic work week of 40 hours previously denied sea­ men in Canada. The decision by the SIU mem­ bers to return to work after an agreement was reached, ended a 37-day strike in which the key issues at dispute were a 40 hour week, ship manning, the 24-hour work span and paid leave. Although a wage increase was sought by the Union, most of its demands centered in the area of fringe benefits. Visits SIU Headquarters SIU Representative Joe DiGiorglo explains the functions of the Shipping Board to visiting Professor Hiromasa Yamamoto, Associate Professor at the Kobe University Institute for Economics and Busi­ ness Administration, Japan. Professor Yamamoto discussed his re­ search project, the effects of automation on shipping, with vari­ ous Union official during his tour of the Brooklyn Headquarters. September 29, 1967 Report of International President by Paul Hall The fact that the Administration is apparently dropping its pro­ posal to build American merchant vessels in foreign shipyards is an encouraging development and a decision for which we have fought for a long time. It must not, however, be mistaken as a complete victory or an indication that the matter is safely and permanently out of the way. As is the case in any controversial issue, the setting aside of the build-abroad plan will not sit well in some quarters and those who favored it will be right alongside its architect. Transportation Secre­ tary Alan S. Boyd, in attempts to revive it after a period of time has elapsed. As has been pointed out many times before, substantial building in U.S. shipyards will not only bring about the much-needed revitalization of the American merchant marine but will contribute—directly or indirectly—to all other areas of the national economy as well. In addition to bringing a greater degree of prosperity to shipyard workers and Seafarers it will also provide more work for miners, lumberjacks, steelworkers, factory workers and most others in productive occupa­ tions. The paychecks these added jobs bring will spread new spending power throughout the country. New domestically built ships—and the prospect of more to come— are also likely to encourage large corporations to further expand their operations and facilities along the nation's navigable inland waterways because they will be assured of enough vessels to carry their products to market. Here, too, more jobs will be created for citizens living in decentralized areas. The federal government, provided it maintains and enforces laws designed for the protection of American shipping, is sure to benefit through a drop in the balance of payments deficit. Added tax revenues from both labor and management must also accrue. The chief objective is to insure that such a program succeeds and is not undermined by those who would oppose it In order to do this, we in the industry, and the friends of maritime in the Congress, must carefully guard every step forward toward strengthening the U.S. merchant marine and see to it that provisions are implemented effectively. Bureaucratic laxity has taken a shocking toll from the industry and can never be allowed to go unchecked. We also must seek more active, rather than passive, support for a strong merchant niarine from all sources—particularly those in and around port city areas where the influence of port and harbor officials can stimulate much public interest. We must be on our guard because there are still those in government whose memories are short on the fluctuation of international loyalities and who have the erroneous belief that a few dollars can be saved by entrusting the quality and function of the U.S. merchant fleet to the uncertain whims of foreign powers. I /: 1 1- •i CI LloyiTs Report For 1966 Reveals U.S. World Leader in Ships Scrapped WASHINGTON—^The United States once again leads all world maritime nations in the number of ships scrapped, according to a 1966 report recently published by Lloyd's Register of shipping. According to the report, the® tries have long been a haven for United States scrapped a total shipowners seeking to avoid U.S. of 121 vessels representing manning and safety regulations. 806,517 tons in 1966, Great Liberia lost 19 vessels (158,442 Britain ran second to the United tons) in 1966. Liberian casual­ States by scrapping a total of ties were mainly through ships 377,027 tons. wrecked or destroyed by fire. The Lloyd's report also pro­ Greek losses during 1966 were vided figures detailing another 37 vessels (151,439), lost through aspect of world ship losses—the number of ships wrecked, sunk a combination of fiounderings, and lost through other disasters. wrecks and fires. The major share of vessels lost Merchant ships totally lost dur­ were tankers, which make up the ing 1966 reached an all-time bulk of runaway-flag vessels that peace-time high of 312 ships, operate under Liberian and Greek totalling 822,538 gross tons. This was the highest total since 1891, registry. when record keeping first started. The biggest individual loss was Broken down, the 1966 loss the Liberian vessel, Olympic Hon­ total was composed of 82 vessels our (20,611 tons), which caught floundered (168,964 tons), four fire after an engine room explo­ vessels (1,202 tons) missing, 55 sion. The biggest individual ships (256,547 tons) burnt, 42 Greek loss was the 18,451-ton ships (105,199 tons) lost by colli­ steam tanker World Liberty, sion, 120 vessels (276,139 tons) which had to be scrapped after a wrecked, and nine ships (14,487 collision at sea with a Norwegian tons) lost through sinking. oiler. Ships lost during 1966 reduced 3 Runaway Nations Lead Nearly 40 percent of the total world fleet tonnage by nearly oneof ships lost during 1966 were half of one percent and in almost registered under the Greek or the all cases the loss was due to some Liberian flag. These two regis­ safety-connected factor. •d # 11 tn �mmm September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Congress Approved Defense Bill Forbids Naval Shipbuilding Abroad i Pmge Three Sm Wins $40 Wage Imreases For Ratings; Pension Goes to $250 WASHINGTON—Congress has passed an amended version of the $70 billion Defense Appropriations Bill which forbids the con­ struction of U.S. naval vessels in foreign shipyards. The bill now NEW YORK—The Seafarers Internationa! Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, has nego­ awaits the approval of the Presitwo things which would result im­ tiated a $40 a month across the board increase and higher overtime rates for rated deepdent. mediately, if the Pentagon were sea Seafarers in all departments and a boost in the monthly pension payments to $250. The bill, along with the to be permitted to go forward with The contract gains, which month—from the present $175 to amendment, was passed by the its build-abroad scheme. As a result of the Union's inter­ were ratified unanimously by $250. House by a vote of 233 to 144. cession with the various govern­ ". . . foreign construction of The Senate then voted to pass the vessels would siphon work and the Union's deep-sea member­ The Union negotiating com­ ment agencies involved, such as appropriations bill, but excluded jobs away from U.S. shipyards; ship at membership meetings in mittee also announced that an the Coast Guard, the qualifying the Hoase amendment on the con­ would hinder technological pro­ all Atlantic and Gulf District actuarial study has been launched time now required to be spent in struction of naval vessels. The bill gress in American yards; and ports, goes into effect on Octo­ to consider possible changes in entry ratings is at a virtual mini­ then went to conference and the would endanger national security the pension formula that would mum. The increased demands for ber 1, 1967. Senate finally voted to accept the by exposing classified equipment be in the best interests of the rated personnel, coupled with the Under terms of the pact's new Union's membership. The study Union's program of free training amendment by a vote of 49 to and material to other nations." provisions, all rated Seafarers will explore a wide range of possi­ and assistance for Seafarers inter­ 29 and passed the entire bill by a House Debate vote of 73 to 4. will receive an increase of $40 ble changes from the standpoint ested in obtaining their ratings, In discussion over the "build-atmonthly in their basic pay rates. of their practicable benefit to the means that relatively little time Proponents of the amendment, must be spent in the entry raings, offered by Representative John home" measure, viewpoints varied As a resuh, for example, the basic membership. The Headquarters negotiating the Headquarter's negotiating Byrnes (R.-Wis.), argued that considerably. Several Members of monthly wage of able-bodied sea­ foreign shipbuilding of American Congress were uneasy over the men and firemen-watertenders will committee pointed out that in committee stated. naval vessels would lead to a loss steps already taken by the Navy go to $432.58 from the present view of the present circumstances Upgrading Available it felt that in presenting its wage of shipbuilding jobs and skills with Administration approval. $392.58. demands emphasis should be Thus, it is most practicable and here, as well as to a worsening of The chairman of the House Mer­ Overtime Pay Hike chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ placed on the value of skills, with desirable, the committee pointed the balance of payments and to a In addition, the Union won an mittee, Representative Edward the desirability of presenting more out, to obtain wage increases with weakening of our military security. The major reason for the Exe­ Garmatz (D.-Md.), warned that increase of 25 cents per hour in incentive and compensation for benefits for the greatest possible cutive agreement—negotiated by he considered the move only the the base overtime rate for all rated skilled, rated men in all shipboard majority of Seafarers immediately, and which would be available to Defense Secretary Robert Mc- beginning and that it could lead to personnel above the entry rating departments. level. Thus, the overtime rate The overwhelming majority of the relatively small group of un­ Namara, was to help that country a dangerous loss of shipyard skills. The mood of the House may goes to $2.67 for all deep-sea Sea­ the Union's deep-sea membership, rated Seafarers just as soon as offset its heavy purchases—billion worth—of American built equip­ have been reflected by Representa­ farers whose base pay is from the Headquarters negotiating com­ they wish to take advantage of ment, mostly F-111 long-range in­ tive rank Bow (R.-Ohio), who said $427.61 to $490.94. For those mittee has disclosed, possess rat­ the upgrading opportunities once that Congress had not been suffi­ whose base rate is $490.95 or ings largely as a result of the they had acquired the necessary terceptor-bombers. ciently consulted on the matter. He over, the overtime rate was set Union's increased efforts and suc­ qualifying time. Hall Welcomes Action emphasized that the Constitution at $2.72 per hour. cess in encouraging Seafarers to In pointing out these factors, Seafarers International Union gave Congress the authority to Also, as of October 1, 1967, take advantage of the SIU's easily the Headquarters negotiating com­ President Paul Hall, who also "raise and support armies" and the SIU's monthly pension pay­ accessible upgrading training pro­ mittee urged all rated men to avail leads the AFL-ClO's Maritime "provide and maintain a Navy." ments will be increased by $75 a gram. themselves of the Union's gener­ Trades Department, welcomed the ous training programs which en­ Congressional action. As one of ables them to obtain higher ratings the bill's staunch supporters, he and higher pay rates. had earlier sent telegrams to all The amended contract, cover­ members of the House, stating the ing deep-sea, freightship, tankers need for the "build-at-home" and passenger ships, was extended measure. The telegrams said, in on the basis of the monetary gains part: negotiated to June, 1969, with the "Congress must make it clear to provision intact that the Union the Defense Department through can call for talks on monetary SEATTLE—The Administration's long^promised new program for the American merchant marine this legislation, that it does not in­ matters upon notice to the con­ is likely to be presented to the Congress "within a matter of weeks," Senator Warren G. Magnuson tend to have defense appropria­ tracted shipowners. (D-Wash.) told a gathering of maritime officials here earlier this month. tions used for the exportation of Speaking before the Pacific ^ American jobs or for any worsen­ ing of the balance of payments— Coast Association of Port Au­ against the budgets of various merchant fleet be built in foreign shipyards and that the Maritime thorities, Magnuson, chairman agencies. Administration be placed under Subsidized ship construction— of the Senate Commerce Com­ the jurisdiction of his department. This probably will be "greatly mittee, said "I flatly predict that Congress and the vast majority increased"—to nearly $300 mil­ we will have a meaningful revital­ of maritime labor and manage­ ization program enacted into lion a year—making possible the ment have consistently opposed construction of between 35 and law by this 90th Congress." foreign building and advocated 40 ships annually, depending on The Washington Senator, one of the chief Congressional leaders the type of vessel involved. Also, the establishment of MARAD as COLUMBUS, Ohio—Efforts by in the fight to retain a United there would be a "broadening of an independent agency. the SIU Great Lakes District to GENEVA—SIU Vice-President States merchant marine built, eligibility," possibly including In regard to the controversial gain year-round unemployment Earl (Bull) Shepard is among the owned and manned by Amer­ tramp and bulk carriers as well problem of building abroad, at benefits for seamen in Ohio re­ representatives of seamen and icans, said he was not free to dis­ as additional liner operators and least, Magnuson said he did not sulted recently in approval by the shipowners from throughout the cuss all the details of the program domestic trade carriers to Alaska believe it would continue as a state's Industry and Labor Com­ world who have begun a series of but offered his best "guesses" on and Hawaii. All of this would be matter of concern once the new mittee of an unemployment bill "under very careful procedures program is introduced. The issue to cover seafarers. discussions here on the merchant the subject. marine problems of technology Magnuson's remarks were the which would assure no anticom­ has been resolved, he said, in a The next hurdle for the bill, and working conditions. manner that will allow the indus­ which has gained widespread sup­ first publicly made on recent petitive impact." The sessions are being held un­ White House talks which report­ Construction subsidy—^Would try "to go forward and commit port in recent months, is the House der the auspices of the Internation­ edly broke the deadlock on mari­ be paid directly to the shipyards capital without fear of unfair Rules Committee which has the al Labor Organization. time policy which has existed be­ instead of going first to the opera­ competition from those with low power to clear it for a full house Shepard is attending the parley tween Congress and the Admin­ tors and then to the yards; thus cost foreign vessels." vote. reducing "red tape" in this area. as the representative of all seamen istration. Magnuson paid tribute to two Ohio is the only state which General agreement now has of the United States on the or­ Operating subsidy—Might be of his congressional colleagues— denies unemployment compensa­ ganization's 30-man Joint Mari­ been reached, Magnuson indicat­ extended to nonsubsidized liner Representative Edward A. Gar­ tion to seamen during the winter time Commission. The U.S. ship­ ed, but certain points are still operators and possibly even to matz (D-Md.), Chairman of the months. Present law restricts their owners are being represented by under consideration by the Pres­ the tramp fleet. House Committee on Merchant benefits to the 40 weeks following Ralph Casey, president of the ident and cannot yet be discussed: Research and development—A Marine and Fisheries, and the the fourth Sunday in March. All American Merchant Marine In­ "tremendous increase" is possible Chairman of the Senate Subcom­ other workers in the state are pro­ Vital Areas stitute. There were, however, six vital in this area—up to $25 million, mittee on Merchant Marine and tected throughout the year. Talks will center on the effect of areas of the program on which his or four times what is now being Fisheries, Senator E. L. (Bob) The majority of the seamen ef­ technological developments on "guesses" could be advanced, the spent. Bartlett (D-Alaska)—as being in­ fected by the annual winter ship­ working conditions in the world's Senator said. They were: Nuclear ships—^"I am confident strumental with himself in the ping layoff in the Lakes area work merchant fleets. Cargo preference—^This provi­ that this matter will be dealt with "success" of talks with the Ad­ for 13 Cleveland-based compan­ During the two-week session, sion would be retained. "I'm hope­ in a realistic and effective manner ministration which have appar­ ies. Passage of House Bill 427— the commission will also review ful that we will be able to assure that will result in the construction ently defeated Boyd's plans to introduced last March by Rep­ build abroad. the special problems of Asian sea­ centralized administration of these of several nuclear vessels." resentative James Weldishofer (Rmen and the health and welfare of laws by a single agency" con­ The Senator said the new pro­ 77th Dist.)—would give these men For months the formulation of all merchant seamen. cerned with promotional value a federal martime program has gram will be for a minimum of the same consideration during pe­ Shepard will report on the re­ and impact, rather than the use been blocked by insistence on the five years, as Boyd once sug­ riods of unemployment as is en­ sults of the ILO conference upon of U.S.-flag ships solely as a "re­ part of Transportation Secretary gested, and that a commitment of joyed by Ohio's other employees and their families. his return to the United States. quirement" to be charged off Alan S. Boyd that part of the U.S. such duration will be made. Magnuson Predicts Congress Action On Maritime Revitalization Program Shepard Speaks For US Seamen At HO Parley Labor Committee OK's Jobless Pay For Obio Seamen �.- Page Four 1 i--11 ---j-'r ' ;-;^ !"VrT'"" — • >.4^- ^ mm.-. September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Shipbuilders OHitiai Urges Caution On Proposed Govt Muritime Polity SlU Deck Officers School Aids 3 More on Licenses Three more Seafarers have received a Deck OflScer's license WASHINGTON—Speaking to the monthly seminar sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades after attending the Deck Officer's Training School which is Department here, Andrew A. Pettis, vice-president of the Shipbuilders Union said that the adminis­ jointly operated by the SIU and the American Maritime Officers tration attempts at a new policy for maritime ought to be written up in the newspapers "As Union. The Seafarers who the SIU in the port of New York the Great Washington Side ^ Pettis said in conclusion. "In fact, a hand out, Riggs maintained. passed Coast Guard examina­ in 1955. Show." I am very suspicious (about) all "Rather, it . . . must be con­ tions qualifying them for a A native of Sweden, Rune In return for a three-year there is yet to be resolved." license are Burton Rogers, Ed Gustaffson lives in New York sidered as a necessary expenditure moratorium on foreign shipbuild­ City. The 43-year old Seafarer The vice president of Victory to provide us with suffcient capa­ Johnson and Rune Gustaffson. ing, the labor leader said, "we are A total of 15 Seafarers have sailed as AB before obtaining a supposed to just let the maritime Carriers, Inc., Captain Alfred H. bility to influence world shipping now obtained their deck officer's third mate's license. Gustaffson administration go on into the De­ Riggs, told the MTD seminar that rates, and to have enough tonnage license after attending the jointly- joined the Union in 1957 in the "our future maritime policy should for defense purposes, together operated school. partment of Transportation." port of New York. The national vice-president of be administered by an agency with with sufficient trained manpower Burton Rogers No Cost for Program lUMSWA said foreign ship­ sufficient authority to hold its own to man our own ships." joined the SIU in The training program, operated New York in building was never really an issue when its interests are in conflect Citing as an inherent need in under a reciprocal agreement be­ 1966. He sailed but only a proposal, and once the with the interests of other govern­ federal maritime policy an "ability tween SIU and the American as an AB before White House bacame convinced ment agencies," and that the ad­ to compete internationally," the Maritime Officers, is the first of obtaining a third that the industry and Congress ministrator of such an agency— its type in the maritime industry. shipping executive said it should mate's license. were solidly opposed to the pro­ "if our fleet is to do more than "take full cognizance of the size Born in Orlando, posal, it was dropped. In view maintain station—must have more H Fla., he now reof the fact that there has riot than an intuitive feeling that this of the Soviet fleet, and it should yet been a new maritime pro- nation needs a merchant marine." also take, into consideration the Rogers Seafarer Rogers progam even formally proposed, size of the combined fleets of the Riggs said that a national policy is 34 years old. he added, the program beingtalked European Common Market" in about by the Administration is not on subsidies must be "based on Ed Johnson was bom in New order "to re-establish matching the premise that it is in the nation­ really a program at all. York City. The 37-year old Sea­ Underscoring his doubts about al interest to provide aid to the shipping strength with these two farer lives in Glen Cove, L. I. He Gustaffson Jtffinson "this new maritjme program," American merchant marine—and more and more powerful eco­ was an AB before obtaining the Pettis pointed out that of the 26 this aid must not be considered as nomic competitors." rating of third mate. He joined Applicants can begin receiving new ships called for in the last two instruction at any time. The pe­ budget appropriations—and these riod of instruction will be deter­ just for the subsidized fleet—only mined by each member's individ­ 14 have been delivered. He asked ual ability and knowledge, and where the "other two-thirds" of the instructors' satisfaction of his American operators "are going to readiness to take the examinations. get theirs?" The training program was in­ "How are we going to build stituted in line with the SIU's 150 ships in five years under this objective of encouraging and as­ new maritime program if we can't sisting unlicensed personnel to up­ even build 26 ships in two years?" OAKLAND, Calif.—Laws are only as effective as their implementation and a lack of backing grade themselves. he wanted to know. "How do they on the part of the Executive branch of government often waters down the effectiveness of measures Seafarers can participate in the think they are going to do this?" course of instruction at no cost passed by Congress, Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-Alaska) told representatives of various transport into themselves. They will be pro­ Pettis referred to the fact that dustrles here recently. subcommittee on merchant marine the Administrations since 1936 vided with meals, hotel lodgings Transportation Secretary Alan S. Criticizing the Administra­ and fisheries noted the speed with had implemented the Merchant and subsistence payments of $110 Boyd appears to be the Adminis­ tration's spokesman on maritime tion's long delay in offering a which Congress authorized crea­ Marine Act of that year, this per week while in training. This in-training assistance is the matters, even though he also ap­ new maritime policy for the tion of the new Department of country would not be losing its pears to be "anti-labor and anti- United States, Bartlett called upon Transportation last year and said position as a great maritime pow­ same as available to engine de­ partment Seafarers who are en­ merchant marine," and warned of everyone who agrees that the this indicated that his fellow leg­ er." American merchant marine is islators felt strongly "the need to rolled in the union training pro­ Lack of Interest other points understood to be part "sinking"—both in Congress and bring some order to our transpor­ gram to prepare engine depart­ of the pending new program. The senator expressed further out—to "put a substantive pro­ tation system." ment men for their licensed engi­ concern because "the Department Must Be On Alert gram ahead of policies, if and But, he said, this could only of Defense, in pushing for a pet neers examination. "What are they going to do when a program is forthcoming, be accomplished if the depart­ In order to qualify for the train­ project of its own, not only over­ about the unsubsidized area, the and to rescue^it. ment had backing from tbe Exe­ stated the strength of our reserve ing course. Seafarers must be 19 vessel exchange Act, the cabotage In an address during a day-long cutive branch to "make changes fleet, but expressed no interest in years of age or over, have 24 laws and the like? We must be months watch standing time in the in bureaucratically set agencies, to the relation between our merchant more alert now than ever before. symposium on intermodal trans­ deck department and an AB en­ make decisions for the good of marine and our nation's security "I don't tbink, at this point, there portation, the chairman of the dorsement on their seamen's the entire system and not just for other than in our fleet's rather un­ is any reason to be optimistic," Senate Commerce Committee's papers. the benefit of a particular depart­ certain ability to supply troops ment." He added that it is still unclear whether the department around the world." SEAFARER&^iS^LOG Bartlett also scored pending im­ and its secretary, Alan S. Boyd, position of government standards has sufficient "muscle" from that source to "do the job that has to of container sizes which would Sept. 29. 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 20 force rigid use by everyone in the Offleial Publication of the be done." Seafarera Internationa! Union industry of one specifiied size. Costly Delay of North America. George T. Brown, deputy director of the Bureau of Labor Stand­ Such a policy, would in effect, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakei Boyd was asked by President ards and a former assistant to AFL-CIO President George Meany, Johnson long ago to come up with "discriminate against shipowners and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO died at his home in Garrett Park, Md. He was 60. who did not choose to go along national maritime policy to be Executive Board Brown had served in a num- " PAUL HALL, President presented to Congress. Although with industry-set standards," he EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNBR ber of trade union and govern­ rector of research for the Plumbers every segment of the maritime in­ said, and might leave the merchant Vice-President Exec. Viee-Pree. & Pipe Fitters and, in 1951-52, marine or transportation industries ment posts before joining the dustry has offered a proposal for LINDSEV WILLIAMS AL KERR Sec.-Treat. VicfvPresident Bureau of Labor Standards in executive assistant to the labor such a policy, Boyd has not yet "in a very uncompetitive position." ROBERT MATTHEWS 1961 with major responsibilities members of the Wage Stabilization been able to do so. He objected strongly, Bartlett Vice-President for occupational safety and child Board. After services as executive HERBERT BRAND The SIU, the AFL-CIO Mari­ declared, "when a government assistant to Labor Secretary Mar­ Director of Organizing and labor programs and policies. Publicatione tin P. Durkin, he became an as­ time Trades Department and most agency acts to impose those stan­ In a wire to his widow, Meany sistant to Meany. others in the industry and Con­ dards on everyone"—particularly Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK expressed the federation's shock At the merger of the AFL and gress have consistently maintained when there is "no justification for and said he "was a warm and CIO he became director of the that the only way to revitalize and tbe standards" and "when two Staff Writers kindly man, a genuine trade un­ Department of International Af­ effectively administer a program firms which pioneered the concept PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN ionist and an exemplary public fairs and later executive secretary for the American merchant marine and made an 'unsubsidized' go of FRANK MAROIOTTA servant." STEVE STEINBERG of the AFL-CIO Standing Com­ is to establish an independent it would be penalized." He named Born in Baltimore, Brown at­ mittee on Occupational Safety & maritime agency. the two companies as the SIUPikliihtd kimiMy at 810 Rhsdt lilasd Annas tended Johns Hopkins University Health. "If, indeed, the Secretary of contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc., N.E., Waikinitsn, D. C. 20018 ky ths Stalarin Intsmatisnal Unlsn, Atlantis, Gait, Lain and received a doctor's degree in Brown was secretary-treasurer Transportation does not enjoy the and Matson Lines. and Inland Watsn Dlltriit, AFL-CIO, 675 political economy in 1934. After of the International Association of standing within the Executive Foartk Annas, Arosklyn, N.V. 11252. Tsl. HVaslntk 9-6600. Ssssnd slau OMtan *aid Attending the symposium and a career as a professor at Seton Government Labor Officials at the branch that many of us envis-, at Waiklnitaa, 0. C. participating in panel discussions aged," Bartlett told his audience, Hall College and Catholic Univer­ time of his death. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Fans 5579 aardi thsald ks isnt ta Ssafarsn Intsrnatianal sity he served in the office of the He is survived by his wife, Ann "it won't be the first time the on transportation problems were Usian, Atlantia, Gait. LUss and Inland Watsn representatives of shipping lines, War Labor Board during World Brown, long active in labor and Executive department has ignored Dlitrlst, AFL-CIO, 675 Fasrtk Annas, Rrsaklys, N.Y. 11252. railroads, airlines, trucking com­ War II. political affairs in Maryland, five Congressional intent. "As a m .tter of fact, if any of panies and other related industries. From 1946 to 1951 he was di­ children and two grandchildren. Burtiett Rups Administrution Deiuy in Presenting Muritime Program George T. Brown Dead at 60; Held Posts With AFL-CIO f kii PI �Sfcplember 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Page Fire Garmatz Urges Port Authorities To Join Fight Against BuiiJ-AhroaJ VANCOUVER, B.C.—United States port leaders were urged last week to join in the fight against any future proposals to build American ships in foreign yards and were reminded that the shipbuilding issue is of prime importance to ports as well as to the rest of the maritime industry. Representative Edward A. pens to be in the immediate vicin­ Vietnam conflict with having put Garmatz, Chairman of the ity, he said. the "glaring spotlight" of publiq House Merchant Marine and "Satellite industries and busi­ attention on the importance of a Fisheries Committee, spoke at a nesses are created by a ship­ strong U.S. maritime fleet. convention of the American As­ yard's proximity," the congress­ Garmatz warned that "the threat sociation of Port Authorities here man said, "and all these facets tend of foreign building still hangs like and warned harbor officials that to draw more commerce, more an omnious cloud above the hori­ they can no longer remain neutral ships, and more money to such zon. There is no guarantee that in the shipyard battle. an area." the mood or views of Congress Pointing out that the recent will not change, especially since "You can no longer afford the luxury of playing the role of an decision by the White House to Congress itself changes every two interested but unconcerned by­ drop plans for building some U.S. years. And the Administration has stander," the Maryland Democrat merchant ships abroad is only only conceded to set aside the said. "Your own port's economy temporary, Garmatz said they build-abroad plan for a three-year are likely to be revived in about period. At that time. Congress will may be at stake." three years and called on port again be confronted with this Conceding that there are many officials to get into the battle. problem." federal issues on which ports "Certainly, no new maritime Take Active Positions should not become involved, policy, no action of the Adminis­ He suggested that "now is the Garmatz declared that domestic tration, no kind of Congressional shipbuilding is no longer one of time for port authorities to take initiative can save an industry them. Shipyards have a tremen­ a deep, searching look at their bent upon self-destruction. ... In dously beneficial impact upon own activities and to realize . . . the final analysis," the Congress­ they must participate more active­ very large surrounding areas and man continued, "it is not Con­ ly and take positions on national not only upon the port that hapgress, but the will of the people, policies whici. would have a farwhich can force implementation reaching and permanent impact and maintenance of the programs upon their own areas." The issue of American ship­ needed to revitalize our ailing in­ building is a vital phase of over­ dustry. Until such time as our all port activity, Garmatz said, problem is recognized by the pub­ and must be considered as part of lic as a legitimate national crisis, the "fierce competition" now un­ there will be no guarantee of any Traffic jams beneath the sea may soon add to the common head­ derway between *nalion and na­ permanent solution. But once an aroused American public speaks. aches now suffered by citizens of a modern world in their rush to tion, port and port, and state and Congress will hear and act." state. get from one place to another. "I say to you today that you Calls for Gov't Aid The United States Coast ^ are not merely involved in a strug­ mersible craft are encouraged to Garmatz reiterated his calls for Guard notes increasing flurries gle with other ports and other of activity under tfie sea and keep it posted on their under­ nations," he declared. "You are Federal aid to the maritime in­ mountitig interest in the mysteries water activities so that help can now forced—if you are to sur­ dustry specifically in research and of the ocean floor by researchers be sent quickly in case of distress. vive—to wage the battle on the development programs, much as Such information, the agency re­ has been done in the aviation and fun-seekers alike. As the ports, is useful in heading off home front against indifference, industry. He explained that tre­ agency responsible for establish­ possible undersea traffic conflicts ignorance and inertia." mendous benefit to the maritime ing, maintaining and operating with surface craft engaged in Some 500 port delegates at­ industry, for instance, may result safety facilities at sea, the Coast underwater operations, other civil­ tended the four-day AAPA con­ from the newly-created surfaceGuard is watching the new trend ian submersibles, and navy sub­ vention. effect vehicle, developed by the closely to devise methods of cop­ marines. Such prior notification Addressing the Propeller Club Government, which is expected to ing with future underwater search of movements by civilians also of Portland, Oregon, later on in operate in six-foot waves at speeds and rescue problems which are helps avoid detection of their craft the week, Garmatz credited the of 80 to ICQ knots. also in its jurisdiction. being mistaken as that of an un­ identified foreign submarine, the Not only are Jules Verne-type Coast Guard points out. submersibles searching the ocean At present, with its limited depths each day for ways to un­ specialized submersible search and cover the vast amounts of food, rescue equipment, the Coast fuel and minerals to be found Guard would request the assist­ there, but undersea craft for pure­ ance of the Navy in the event NEW YORK—John H. Lyons, president of the Iron Workers, ly recreational purposes is already of a serious distress report. Al­ in the design stage. The possibility though this system of co-opera­ has been elected a vice-president of the AFL-CIO and a member of a world-wide underwater trans­ tion is considered adequate right of its Executive Council. Lyons was elected to fill Ae* Bricklayers and Is currently pres. portation system for both cargo now, the Coast Guard is watching and people is also being given the growth of commercial and vacancy caused by the resigna­ ident emeritus of the union. He recreational submersibles closely tion of Harry C. Bates, a mem­ will be a vice president emeritus serious attention. The Coast Guard has already and plans to expand its rescue ber of the council since the for­ of the AFL-CIO. set up a voluntary system under capabilities in direct relation to mation of the AFL-CIO and a The council noted that Bates which civilian operators of sub­ this growth. member of the former AFL Ex­ had "devoted his entire life to the trade union movement, to the ecutive Council for 20 years. cause of achieving a better land Lyons, 48, has been president for his fellow man," and he has SlU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS of the Iron Workers since 1961 been "a source of strength and and a member of the union for 30 wisdom to this executive council." July 1 - July 31, 1967 years. He worked at the trade Lyons is a vice-president of the Number of Amount while attending the University of AFL-CIO Building & Construc­ Benefits Paid Missouri where he received a de­ tion Trades and Metal Trades Hospital Benefits 3,635 $ 37,726.06 gree in mechanical engineering in Departments and serves as a Death Benefits 29 57,964.55 1942. After service in the Air member of the AFL-CIO Internal Force he worked on construction Disputes panel. Disability Benefits 1,036 181,200.00 jobs throughout the country until He has been active in public Mcrtemity Benefits 26 5,200.00 1954 when he joined the union's affairs, serving on government ad­ Dependent Benefits 455 91,989.51 staff. He was elected a vice presi­ visory councils and committees on equal employment opportunity, dent in 1958. Oprical Benefits 520 8,049.06 employment security and juvenile Bates Resigns delinquency. He is a member of Out-patient Benefits 3,183 23,894.00 The council adopted a resolu­ the National Commission on SUMMARY 8,884 406,023.18 tion accepting with deepest regret Codes, Zoning, Taxation & De­ Vacation Benefits 1,605 667,511.13 Bates' resignation and expressing velopment appointed by President its appreciation for the services Johnson early this year to make Total Welfare, Vacation he rendered. Bates served for an in-depth study of major urban Benefits Paid This Period 10,489 $1,073,534.31 many years as president of the problems. Governor Ronald Reagan has been attacked by former Gov­ ernor Edmund Brown and Superior Judge Irving Periuss over Reagan's cuts in California's medi-cal program. Reagan's cuts are "in violation of the law," Brown charged, as laid down in a recent Sacramento Superior Court session now on appeal by the Reagan adminis- f Wilmington tration. Reagan has "not fulfilled his campaign commitments on no In the past two weeks we had tax increases and has grossly ex­ the Western Clipper, Steel Admi­ aggerated the medi-cal deficit." ral, Seatrain Florida pay off, and He misrepresented the fiscal con­ nine ships in transit. Shipping has dition of the state when he took been booming for all rated men. office, Brown said. A Seafarer for 20 years, Bennie' Judge Periuss ordered Reagan Moradilla is presently on the not to cut medi-cal by $210 mil­ beach awaiting the arrival of a lion and criticized the Governor new addition to his family. One of his sons, Ben Jr., has already for making a political issue out of started shipping. the program. Bill Hart just paid off Seatrain Commenting on an increased Reagan-for-President drive among Florida and was among the first conservatives, Brown thought the crew to receive the attack bonus. Governor has a good chance to He plans to stay on the beach awhile before shipping again. win the Republican nomination. Brother George Quinones re­ But, he added, if Reagan is nom­ cently paid off the Long Beach inated, President Johnson will de­ and is resting up on the beach feat him. "I would lie awake at while awaiting another crane night, if Reagan were elected maintenance job. President," Brown said. Seattle Karl Hellman had a long voy­ age as bosun on the Cape Saund­ ers. He thought a little vacation would do him good when he got back. Dragon (Jimmie) Coker is also enjoying a brief Coker holiday and will be looking for a steward or chief cook's slot shortly. Jimmy last shipped on the Rebecca. Shipping has been good for rated men in this port and the out­ look for the next period is excel­ lent. S/ff Company Plans to BaiU New Tanker NEW YORK —The SlU-contracted Penn Tanker Company plans to build a 37,250-deadweight-ton tanker as soon as its application for government mort­ gage and construction loan insur­ ance covering the venture is ap­ proved by the Martime Adminis­ tration. A spokesman for the Bethle­ hem Steel Corporation, at whose Sparrows Point shipyard the 651foot vessel will be built, said "negotiations are well advanced" for the ship's construction but conclusion of the contract will probably be delayed until the aplication is approved by MARAD. The Penn Tanker announce­ ment brings the total number of tankers which are either under contract or expected to be under contract at Sparrows Point to nine. The shipyard, nearly barren of new construction work a year ago, also has a contract to build two ammunition ships for the Navy. The Maritime Administration estimated the construction cost of the Penn tanker at $11,800,000 and said it will be used in world­ wide as well as coastwise and intercoastal trade. Another Commuter Headache —Undersea Traffic TIe-Ups John Lyons of Iron Workers Elected to AFL-CIO Council �Pace Six September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Atlantic, Gulf A inland Viufn District Legislation to Upgrado Fishing Fleot DISPATCHERSFromREPORT Sopt. 8 to Sopt. 21, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT Proposed by Bay State Senators BEACH TOTAL REGISTERED REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED WASHINGTON—Massachusetts Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Edward W. Brooke have introduced separate pieces of legis­ lation designed to beef up America's flagging fishing industry. Kennedy recommended a sixcent of the fish consumed in the point, three-year, $90 million United States at the present time program that calls for revamp­ is harvested by American boats. ing fishing gear, setting up a fish­ He said that American fishermen eries extension service and a fish­ are hampered by American indus­ ing vessel subsidy rate at a flat trial development. 50 percent. "The seismic explosions used by Brooke asks for a $1 million the oil companies to locate likely study to assess the damage to the deposits erupt upwards, killing all fishing industry by mineral ex­ fish within a radius of several ploration and determine if the hundred yards," he said. United States should set up marine Proposed Subsidy sanctuaries. The Kennedy bill, which aims Both Bay State lawmakers criti­ cized the state of the U.S. fishing at restoring the U.S. industry to industry for its outmoded meth­ a position of world leadership, ods, dilapidated equipment and in­ calls for: sufficient facilities to package and • A program of technical preserve fishing catches. grants to help purchase advanced Such backwardness, they noted, equipment. has resulted in America slipping • A 50 percent subsidy rate from second to fifth in total catch. to allow construction of modern fleets. Russian Fleet Increases • A comprehensive study of "As our, fisheries decline, the fisheries of other nations are mak­ federal, state and local fisheries ing rapid advances," Kennedy regulations to reconcile "the pres­ observed. "The Russians have in­ ent haphazard contradictory sets vested over $4 billion in their fleet of regulations." in the past 25 years and increased • Expanded research on fish their catch from 1.4 million tons protein concentrate to bring it into to 5.6 million tons. wider use. "Unless the downward spiral is • Formation of fisheries mar­ reversed, the American fleet will keting agreements to encourage be forced from the seas by foreign fisheries associations to undertake competition and the nation will programs to overcome seasonal lose an important and historic fluctuations in price, set quality industry." standards and conduct research Brooke noted that only 19 per­ and promotion. QUESTION: What country do you find has the most difficult or unusual monetary system? Arie Lange: I would say Britain. I've been there many times but I still have trouble. They have a pence, half-pence, shilling and halfshilling, plus slang words like farthing. It's hard to figure out but I find the trades­ men always pick out the exact amount when I hold out some coins to pay. They are very honest people and one is rarely cheated. ^ Joe Bosso: Yugoslavia is quite hard to understand. It takes some­ thing like 1250 of their dollars to make one U. S. dollar. They call it a dinar and it's the same shape as ours but red in color. You have to use their money, as they don't want to take foreign cur­ rency. Otis Pineo: I'd have to say Bahrain in the Persian Gulf is the most confus­ ing of any coun­ try I've been to. The Arabic let­ tering makes it difficult. I imagine it's stable money, since it's a ridh port. I wouldn't depend on the honesty of the merchants when you want change. William Royes: I believe Indo­ nesia has about the hardest to understand. You can't take much stock in the value of their money. Nobody over there seems to know how much it's worth. They have a lot of re­ strictions. You can't take much ashore with you and U.S. money or traveller's checks are not allowed. Maybe it's different now, with a new regime. Alfredo H. Perez: I'd have to say the English have the most confusing. They have a system that is very hard for a foreigner. Most countries use the decimal system and I see where England has de­ cided t o change over themselves. You always seem to have a lot of change in your pockets over there. Josefdi Smith: I would say that the monetary systems in Vietnam and Singapore are as difficult as any I've encountered. It seems almost impossible to count their change correctly, plus the fact that the value seems to change all the time. Some of the other Ori­ ental countries also have tough money systems to understand. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 3 1 48 24 6 3 20 18 3 16 14 7 4 4 8 18 76 41 30 17 12 7 64 61 33 14 310 201 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 7 2 9 10 61 32 25 10 10 9 9 10 4 6 18 13 43 38 34 23 9 8 66 57 12 15 307 222 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groui>s Class A Class B ClassC 5 3 1 7 5 18 40 31 14 7 11 8 6 3 14 6 5 4 2 1 0 3 10 0 33 31 13 17 25 1 5 5 13 29 25 55 9 11 29 167 167 161 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 22 4 254 94 8 8 110 61 25 11 13 8 14 13 28 38 148 74 128 78 18 2 66 4 63 7 887 402 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 0 49 26 9 6 10 7 10 9 0 6 14 11 14 8 5 3 10 3 9 3 40 26 7 22 12 3 12 5 6 49 24 44 20 8 19 235 152 114 All Groups Class A Class B 1 2 9 8 34 13 15 4 6 3 6 7 4 2 0 8 43 32 23 13 10 2 22 10 42 43 218 157 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 0 2 18 7 33 12 7 7 2 2 6 6 17 5 6 9 0 0 1 8 6 1 34 33 18 10 6 1 8 3 6 13 12 11 35 29 41 173 119 121 All Groups Class A Class B 0 5 3 7 180 91 63 68 24 10 4 7 5 6 8 20 72 107 97 71 12 0 50 1 22 5 585 352 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 8 4 4 7 163 36 84 48 13 12 6 9 12 5 16 10 119 77 80 46 8 1 32 16 53 1 582 276 ! ii"! YO U R DO I. L A R' S WO R T H Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying By Sidney MargoUns We've tried to warn working people, trying to improve their skills in certain areas, against signing contracts for expensive correspondence courses that may exaggerate what they do for you. You may find yourself paying a big bill, or being shoved into garnishment, with little to show for it. Look what happened to this family: "There must be as many different types of gouges as there are poor gullible people who, through haste, are being taken," writes Mrs. B. R. "My husband enrolled in September, 1966 for a correspondence course in air conditioning, heat­ ing, etc. (with a "trades institute" in Chicago— ed.) He was sent a couple or three little booklets. The course and some parts and kits were to cost $495. We paid the well-trained salesman $25 and were to pay $15 a month. Besides having so many other bills piling up, and not being able to pay the $15, my husband found the course to be short of what the fast-talking salesman made it sound to be. "Now this outfit has been sending threatening letters. They want $193 within 10 days to cancel the enrollment. We have paid $55. This would make a total of $248 for nothing. It is so ridiculous my husband has told them to go ahead and turn it over to their collection agency. We are plugging away at our honest debts and really struggling, as are many people to pay for goods actually received. "Most working people are not well informed on their rights. Nor do they know what to do when these pressure tactics and scare letters are used. A man's job is all he has to provide a little security for his family. My husband is almost 49. He is wondering if they will try to jeopardize his job. "I think someone has to stand up to these easy money gougers and go into court to call attention to some of the conditions a working man has to contend with because he doesn't know his rights." There are literally hundreds of thousands of families coerced into paying large sums for goods and services, even though they no longer have the goods or use the services. Goods may have been repossessed or returned in the futile hope that this would clear up the debt. Courses, even dance les­ sons, "health spa" and "judo club" contracts may have been discontinued or the "club" even may have closed up. But people who signed contracts must continue to pay. Mrs. B. R. says that most working people don't know their rights. What they really don't know, is that they have very few rights once they sign an installment contract. Under present credit laws in most states, the "rights" are stacked on the side of the sellers. They have the right to repossess, to garnishee, to get a deficiency judgment, and in general to financially crucify trusting people. In most states, employers have the right to fire a garnisheed employee. Exceptions are Hawaii, where the State Labor Federation recently battled through a no-firing law, and to a limited extent. New York. Mrs. B. R. and her husband should not delay preparing their defenses. Collection agencies can move in fast with a judgment and garnishee be­ fore a family realizes what's happened. The family should tell the correspondence school that the salesman exaggerated the course and that the family is going to make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission, the city attorney and state attorney general, and the Better Business Bureau. The family should also contact the FTC and BBB and find out if there is a record of complaints against this school. It also should get a list of the many citations and complaints against various cor­ respondence-school deceptions reported almost every week by the FTC and BBB, to show the pat­ tern of exaggeration in this business. The family also, needs to get the advice of the local Leval Aid Society. Representation by a lawyer often results in fairer play for deceived consumers. I Vl �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG AFL-CIO Organizing Head Urges Union-Busting Curbs • I f S .1 ' r' li WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO's chief organizer called for stiff, new curbs to halt the rise of employer violations of the right to unionize. "About the most that happens now is a slap on the wrist and some kind of pi:omise" that it won't happen again, said William L. Kircher, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Organization. "Employers feel that this is a pretty cheap premium to pay for insurance against unionization . . . and avoid the responsibility of sitting down at the table with a union and bargaining on wages, hours and conditions for all of the workers," Kircher said. He made the state­ ments on Labor News Conference, a public affairs interview produced by the AFL-CIO and aired Tuesdays at 7:35 p.m., EOT, over the Mutual Broadcasting System. Kircher said that while the present National Labor Relations Board is becoming more vigorous in enforcing the National Labor Relations Act, it needs "legislative encouragement." "The law itself, and the whole history of jurisprudence that was written in those eight sad years between 1952 and I960, when the board was dominated by the big business complexion of this nation ... set traditions that are difficult for the board to move beyond, without some kind of legislative encouragement," he said. A special House labor subcommittee headed by Representative Frank Thompson, Jr. (D-N.J.), is conducting hearings on problems that have arisen in the enforcement of the Labor Act. Kircher said the objections to the law and the NLRB raised by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Chamber of Commerce are "nothing more than a smokescreen" thrown up to gain a standoff in Congress. Management, he said, doesn't "want anything that is going to minimize the manner in which they are permitted to fight workers in their efforts to organize." * « « RICHMOND, Va.—A federal appellate court has ruled that a union organizer doesn't have to get himself arrested in order to challenge "patently unconstitutional" city ordinances designed to hamper union activity. The Steelworkers had asked a U.S. District Court to forbid the city of Statesville, N.C., from enforcing local laws requiring a special license to solicit union membership and special permission from both the chief of police and the city council to pass out union handbills. The injunction request was refused by the district court, on the ground that there would be no "irreparable" damage if the injunction were not issued because union organizers could test the constitution­ ality of the ordinances if and when they were arrested for violating them. A unanimous three-judge panel of the 4th circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ordered the district judge to grant the injunction sought by the union. It said the union's organizers are entitled to protection "against the enforcement of these unconstitutional ordinances." The appellate judges added that a 1965 U.S. Supreme Court decision makes it clear that the threat of enforcement of a clearly uncon­ stitutional law is grounds for injunctive relief. Delegates to the 21st convention of the Asbestos Workers Union have voted a 50-cent increase in monthly per capita membership payments, to be put into the un­ ion's general fund. The delegates also approved a one-time 25-cent per capita tax to institute a health hazard prevention program, and a 50-cent annual per capita tax to help finance the union's official publication, the Asbestos Worker. v * V The Chicago Joint Board of the Clothing Workers' Union, has announced that 100 annual college scholarships, of $600 each, will be awarded this year. Established in 1966, the scholarships are open to the children of any ACWA mem­ ber of 13 years' standing. * * • The towns of Cairo and Sparta, Illinois, will soon have community press councils to develop better understanding between newspapers and readers. The councils are be­ ing established through a fund ad­ ministered by the Newspaper Guild, which has issued its latest grant to Southern Illinois Univer­ sity to set up the bodies. * * * A new contract, containing plans for a wage hike totalling 34 cents per hour by 1969, has been agreed upon by the Packinghouse Workers Union (UPWA) and Swift & Company. The contract now goes to UPWA's 8,000 mem­ bers at IS plants for ratification. * * • Leonard Greco, a vice president of the Operative Potters and secre­ tary-treasurer of the Beaver Coun­ ty Central Labor Council in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, has passed away at the age of 64. He had earlier served as President of the AFL-CIO Union Label & Service Trades Dept., and as president of his union local. * * * The California AFL-CIO has adopted a resolution calling for the impounding of railroad prof­ its should compulsory arbitration be forced upon the rail shopcraft workers. The resolution said that "if a business is so vital to the public interest that it can­ not be struck, then the public interest must extend equally to the profit side of the enterprise." • * * President Joseph 'S'^. Moreschi of the Laborers has charged the State of Virginia with using con­ vict labor to break a strike of this city's garbage collectors, members of Laborers Local 1213. He strongly protested to Governor Mills E. Godwin against "the use of convict laborers in any situa­ tion where state prisoners are competing with free laborers for I the right to earn a fair living." Page Seven "Hey Mac! Those Belong in Here" *i>r The firm stand taken by Congress to insnre that no money authorized for this coun­ try's defense appropriations budget will be used to build U.S. naval vessels in any foreign shipyard cannot be supported too strongly. Construction of any ships abroad—even a few small naval minesweepers in the yards of our staunch ally, the United Kingdom— would set a precedent by which Washington bureaucrats would almost certainly attempt to open the door still wider for more exten­ sive "deals" with foreign nations. Administration attempts to farm out the construction of U.S. merchant vessels abroad —thus depriving our own citizens of jobs and pushing the balance of payments deficit ever higher—would have been a serious enough blow to our economy. But to put the national security in possible jeopardy by turning over to a foreign nation, no matter how friendly, the construction of vessels for the United States Navy is plain ridiculous when many shipyards in this country have been closed down due to insufficient work. Despite the pleas of Administration spo­ kesmen, the original language of the Defense Appropriations Bill has been preserved, com­ plete with its House-approved amendment banning foreign construction of naval ves­ sels. The record of recent Administrations makes it painfully apparent that such a specific prohibition in the bill is necessary to protect provisions of the Federal Constitu­ tion from undue manipulation. It has been rightly recalled during the current debate that the Constitution of the United States gave Congress the power "to raise and support armies" and to "provide and maintain a Navy." The language of these stipulations is absolutely clear. Provisions for the U.S. Navy are the exclusive province of Congress. ' . J '... - Administration forces contend that a com­ mitment has already been made to Britain to allow that country to bid on 16 woodenhulled minesweepers for the U.S. Navy at an estimated cost of $18 million—and must be honored. Why was it made? Congress made no such commitment. De­ fense Secretary Robert S. McNamara made it in one of his typical exhibitions of snap judgement. Once again the Defense Secretary has gone out on a limb in pursuit of a pet project of his own and expects White House pressure to get him off the hook. The McNamara "deal" with the United Kingdom was no doubt en­ dorsed by the Administration but this does not alter the fact that, without prior Congres­ sional authorization, it was made in viola­ tion of the Constitution. Under the circumstances, it is quite obvi­ ous that the real question at issue was not one of "honoring a commitment" to a friendly nation but rather of correcting another of the Defense Secretary's lapses of good judgement and, in this case, his lack of familiarity with the document on which the nation he serves was founded. There is no valid reason for the current de­ bate. Congress has corrected McNamara's mistakes before and it was the clear-cut duty of- Congress to do so again. It would be a sad day indeed if the legis­ lative branch of our government relinquished any part of its responsibility, for the provi­ sion and maintenance of a Navy, to a foreign power because of an arbitrary arrangement made by an administrative appointee of the Executive branch. We trust that the recently passed Defense Appropriations Bill will outlaw, once and for all, the building of any American ship— be it for the Navy or the merchant marine— outside the United States. �Page Eight Meany Urges Senate to Plug Gaps In Proposed Serial Security Bill The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Gu/f Are* Shipping has been very good in the port of New Orleans and especially for rated engine department men and AB's. At present, we have four ships laid up due to lack of cargo: the Del Monte, Del Mundo, Loma Victory, and Oberlin Victory. The New Orleans Port Director recently announced an 11 % decrease in tonnage handled for the first seven months ® — of the year, as compared to the Edward Avrard, beached be­ first seven months of 1966. De­ cause of a foot injury, last was creases were chalked up in both on the Del Mar for a^ut a year the export and import fields. as engine utility. If not for his An operation familiar to most injury, he reports, he would like SIU members is construction of to have stayed on the Del Mar as "The Rivergate", in the area near she had a good crew and a nice the old Delta Line Poydras Street run. Brother Avrard is looking Wharf, at the foot of Canal Street. for an engine utility slot on a reg­ "The Rivergate", the port of New ular run so that he can homestead Orleans' $11-million exhibition for a while. center, will be completed by April Mobile 24, 1968, according to the proj­ Registered in deck department ect's general contractor. It has been designed to seat as many as Group 1, John W. Mullis last 17,500 persons, and will provide shipped out as deck maintenance up to 132,000 square-feet of on the Council Grove. He's been column-free, usable floor space for shipping out of Mobile, where he exhibits. Completely air-condi­ makes his home with his family, tioned, it covers six city blocks. for the past 20 years. The Bunge Corporation, whose Destrehan Grain Elevator has been the object of homeowners' Testifying at recent Senate Finance Committee hearings, AFL-CiO President George Meany said the comnlaints, is spending another House-passed Social Security Bill, with its restrictive provisions on medicaid, would turn medicaid $143 thousand to curb air pollu­ tion. Bunge has spent several into "just another charity program." The urgent need for higher social security benefits for retired hundred thousand to curb dust Americans was also put forward by the labor leader, here flanked by AFL-CIO Legislative Director fallout in the past. While the Andrew Biemiller, on the left, ana Bert Seidman, of the AFL-CIO Soci^ Security Dept., on the right. company is attempting to elimi­ WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany called on the Senate to plug gaps in the nate as much fallout as possible, Kerfoot Avrard House-passed social security bill and to rescind "drastic" cutbacks in medical aid and "harsh and it is a known fact that 100% protection against airborne grain punitive restrictions aimed at destitute mothers and children receiving public assistance." Nicholas Mallefte last sailed on or dust particles cannot be the Madaket as AB. Brother Meany in testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, bill, smaller than the gradual step- through the Labor Department achieved. A considerable amount Mallette has been shipping from of SlU-manned grain ships load the Gulf area since 1940. He spoke of the retired workers liv­ up to $10,800 asked by the Ad­ for mothers on welfare. at the Bunge elevator in Destre­ makes his home with his wife and The House bill scrapped mini­ ing on social security checks that ministration, "puts a dispropor­ han. "have lagged far behind the rise in tionate burden on low-income mum benefit standards, put work family in Bayou La Batre, Ala­ living costs, to say nothing of the workers" and at the same time training under the Department of Registration for voting will con­ bama. better living standards most Amer­ "puts an unduly low ceiling on the Health, Education and Welfare tinue in New Orleans through Earl Fain, currently registered benefits paid to moderate or high- and made it compulsory for moth­ October 4, 1967, between the in Group 1, Engine DepL, most icans enjoy." Their contributions during their wage workers, thus forcing them ers, while an accompanying com­ hours of 9:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. recently sailed on the Cape KUworking lives, Meany said, entitle to suffer drastic reductions in their mittee report suggested that pri­ All members who have not regis­ dare for some seven months as them to "decent payments" and livino standards when they retire." vate employers could provide tered are urged to do so, in order electrician. He has been sailing Meany stressed, however, that work training if they were al­ that they may be able to vote for from the Gulf area mostly as elec­ "to escape from their dreary lives future improvements in social lowed to pay subminimum wages. Labor-endorsed candidates in the trician for the last 25 years. His of want and deprivation." The AFL-CIO was "shocked," security should come from general It also set a ceiling on the number coming election on November 4, home is in Louisville, Ala. Meany said, when the House revenues and not from a further of children eligible for assistance 1967. F. E. Kerfoot, who has been turned down President Johnson's increase in the social security tax. under the Aid to Dependent Chil­ shipping from ports in the area He sharply attacked the ceilings dren program. New Orleans request to raise the minimum re­ for 20 years in all engine ratings, the House put on medicaid—the tirement benefit from a "pitiful" Leon Franklin, taking it easy was last out on the Lucille Bloom$44 to $70 and to give long-serv­ matching federal funds available with his family until a steward field. He served on her for four ice workers with more than 25 to states to provide medical serv­ dept. slot opens up, last sailed on months as oiler. Brother Kerfoot years of coverage at least $100 a ices to families which otherwise the Del Monte for 10 months as lives in Mobile. month. The House bill would raise could not afford them. a night cook and baker. It's a If the House provision stays in, Brother William R. Stone has the minimum benefit only to $50, good ship with a good crew, he been shipping out of the area in with no higher floor for long- a number of states will have to says, and he got off only because it deprive families in the lower mid­ various steward dept. ratings. His service workers. had to lay up. He's looking for­ dle income bracket of eligibility last voyage was for more than two "If a social security system does Two SlU-contracted vessels, the ward to another Delta Line ship years on the Transeaster, where not help those at the tottom the for medicaid benefits. Seatrain Puerto Rico and Sea- on the regular South American he was chief cook. Married, he most, it is not advancing what Medlcade Restrictions Land's Fairland, recently were in­ run. Prior to shipping the Del should be one of its major goals," "Medicaid was never thought volved in collisions off the West Monte, he sailed on the Alice makes his home with his wife in Mobile. he said. to be confined to just the poorest Coast. No injuries were reported Brown on the Vietnam run. Lawrence A. Banks, currently families or families receiving pub­ in either collision. Takes Issue With House Harold Karlsen, who has been registered in the Steward Dept., lic assistance," Meany said. "It Meany took sharp issue with the On September 20, the 7,865- sailing on the Penn Sailor on the last shipped out for over two House decision not to extend was intended to meet the medical ton Fairland collided with the India grain run for seven months, years on the Oceanic Spray, as medicare to disabled workers un­ needs of . . . people who can 10,000-ton freighter Silver Shel- recently got off to spend some time chief cook, shuttling through the der 65, as. recommended by Presi­ afford to meet everyday living ton in heavy fog in Puget Sound, around home in Slidell. He re­ Far East. Brother Banks an SIU dent Johnson. "The House report costs but not the added cost of off Seattle, Wash. After being ports that fishing is very good right veteran for 20 years, lives with on the bill argues that because the proper medical care." taken in tow by a tug, the Silver off the pier by his house. After The House bill, he charged, Shelton was beached 15 miles having been on the beach for a his family in Mobile. disabled are a high-cost group In general, shipping here has they shouldn't be covered. I think "makes medicaid just another north of Seattle, while the 450- spell, he made the Del Valle, but been good, with few men on the that is putting things upsidedown. charity medical program." foot Fairland was able to pull had to leave her after nine days beach, and only one ship laid up. It is precisely because of the high Meany leveled his sharpest at­ into Pier 3 in Seattle under her due to a hand injury. Harold sails Prospects for the coming week costs the disabled have to bear to tack on the public assistance pro­ own power. The Fairland, loaded as steward, and is now ready to are good. obtain needed medical care out of visions of the bill—a part of the with 41 van units of military ship out as soon as any steward their very meager incomes that Social Security Act although the cargo for Vietnam, had been job is available. Houston they should be covered under money does not come from the heading for Oakland, Calif. Andreas E. Swenson was last When J. Tborton stopped by medicare." social security tax. On September 12, the Seatrain on the Del Sud as quartermaster, the hall, he ran into the man who The needed improvements, The President's proposals would Puerto Rico collided with a lum­ for two years, but had to get off saved his life in 1960, F. Schultz. Meany said, could be financed by have required states to set bene­ ber barge being towed about 45 when he became unfit for duty. Riding in a launch, Thorton fell raising the wage base for social fit levels not less than their own miles west of Los Angeles by the Now FFD, he'll try to make the over the side and Schultz caught security taxes paid by workers and standards for minimum subsist­ tug Gibraltar Straits. The 7,991- Del Sud when she returns. The him by the arm and pulled him their employers. The projected ence. It would also have offered ton container carrier sustained on­ ship is on the regular Delta Line back. Thorton suffered a dislo­ rise to a $7,600 base in the House child care and job training ly a damaged bow plate. South American run. cated shoulder in the mishap. SlU Vessels OKAfter (east Mishaps i I- September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG �r - f TEXT OF 1 COSSTITlITiy For SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District Snpplement SEAFARERS LOG « September 29, 1967 �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Two in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pur­ suant to any applicable agreements or understandings. Sactlan 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its* Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon any subordinate body or divisions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. Article III CONSTITUTION THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA— ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliated with American Federation of Labor — Congress of Industrial Organizations (As Amended Feb. 3, 1967) PREAMBLE II As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the following principles; All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and, We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with those in command by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employ­ ers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman.ship 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 Amer­ ican seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organ­ ization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brother­ hood of the Sea. To form and to assist by legal means 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 use­ ful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions 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 inter­ ests guarcled from what might be the results of excitement and passions 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. Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate him­ self for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union. Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, GuM, Lakes and Inland Waters 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 organiza­ tions; 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 con­ sistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinc­ tion 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 shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. III No member shall be deprived of his membership without due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be com­ pelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any pro­ ceeding 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. IV 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 committee of his brother Union members. No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VI A militant mmbership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION Article I Name and General Powers This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of administration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its prop­ erty, facilities and personnel available for the use and behalf of such subordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. Article II Afliliafron Section 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are con­ tained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be re­ quired to adopt, within a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provision^ adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amendments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board or this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ nition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body , or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any constitu­ tional provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law. Membership Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as are adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Member­ ship classifications shall correspond to and depend upon senior­ ity classifications established in accordance with the standard collective bargaining agreement of this Union. In addition to meeting the other requirements duly promulgated pursuant hereto, no persons shall become a full book member unless and until he has attained the highest seniority rating set out in the said collective bargaining agreement. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All members shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, prin­ ciples, and policies of this Union. Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but 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 or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed services of the 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 ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag merchant vesseL Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be suf­ ficient 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 regu­ lar meting, any question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the membersip. A majority vote of the mem­ bership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be execused 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 common welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be pverned by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. 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 evidence of member­ ship in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. Article IV Reinstatement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the member­ ship. Article V Dues and Initiation Fee Section 1. All members shall pay dues quMterly, on a calen­ dar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amend­ ment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be admitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of three hundred ($300.00) dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Article VI Retirement from Membership Section 1. Members may retire from membership by sur­ rendering their Union books or other evidence of affiliation and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his application for retirement he shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters, upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes these payments, and shau be given to the member upon his presenting the aforesaid receipt. Saction 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obligations of �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG membership shall he suspended during the period 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. Saction 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments 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 member­ ship book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. SocHon 4. A member in retirement may be restored to mem­ bership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Soction S. The period of retirement shall be computed from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Article Vii Systems of Organization Section 1. This Union, and all officers, headquarter's repre­ sentatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members shall be gov­ erned in this order by: (a) The Constitution. (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the membership. Soctlon 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such per­ sonnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear tbe name of tbe city in which the Union's port offices are located. Section 4. Every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments 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 department to another except by ap­ proval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. Article Viii Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Pert Agents and Patralmen Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as other­ wise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vicc-Prcsidcnt, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article iX Other Elective Jabs Section I. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution: A. Delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. B. Committee members of: (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Polls Committees (7) Union Tallying Committees (8) Constitutional Committees Saction 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. Article X Duties af Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Part Agents, Other Elected Jab Haiders and Miscellaneaus Persannel Section 1. The President. (a) The President shall be the executive officer 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 sball be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con­ siderations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibil­ ities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of tbe member­ ship, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Or­ Supplement—Page Three leans, Houston and Detroit niay not be closed except by Con­ Section 5. Vice-President In Charge of the Atlantic Coast. stitutional amendment. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall he Where ports are opened between elections, the President a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast shall designate the Union personnel thereof. one vote in that body. The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all of any Hadquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, or any officer other than the President, a replacement to act including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replace­ is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia ment is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill through Maine and .shall also include the Islands in the Carib­ such job. bean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities At the regular meeting in July of every election year, the he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval report. In his report he shall recommend the number and loca­ of the Executive Board. tion of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Section 6. Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast. Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one are to be mailed or delivered at the close of each day's voting, vote in that body. except that the President may, in his discretion, postpone the He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all recommendation as to the depository until no later than the the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including first regular meeting in October. their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrol­ mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including man and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated Texas. as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval and may cast one vote in that body. of the Executive Board. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, Section 7. Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Inland Waters. Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by the Executive The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of tbe mem­ bership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. strength, position, and prestige of the Union. He shall supervise and be responsible for tbe activities of all (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland duties lawfully imposed upon him. Waters, including their organizing activities. (i) The responsibility of tbe President may not be delegated, In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he but tbe President may delegate to a person or persons the is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ execution of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limitations set forth in this Constitution. fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquarters of the Executive Board. Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman sball be filled by Section 8. Director of Organizing and Publications. the President by temporary appointment of a member quali­ The Director of Organizing and Publications sball be ap­ fied for the office or job under Article XH of this Constitution, pointed and may be removed at will by the Executive Board of except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is other­ the Union. He shall be responsible for and supervise all pub­ wise provided for by this Constitution. lications and public relations of the Union and shall serve as (k) The President is directed to take any and aU measures co-ordinator of all organizational activities of the Union. In and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, addition, he shall perform any and all duties assigned him or to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union delegated to him by the Executive Board. and its members, in all matters involving national, state or Section 9. Headquarters Representatives. local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and all or Union representative to attend any regular or special meet­ duties assigned them or delegated to them by the President, ing if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Executive Vice-President or the Executive Board. Section 2. Executive Vice-President. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by tbe President. In the event the President shall be unable to carry out any of his duties by reason of incapacity or unavailability, the Executive Vice-President shall take over such duties during the period of such incapacity or unavailability. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office for any reason of the President, the Executive Vice-President shall immediately assume the office, duties and responsibilities of the President until the next general election. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vice-President In Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. Section 10. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the admin­ istration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be respon­ sible for the enforcement and execution of the (Constitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Bo{ird, and by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there) are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port acton, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the Sec­ retary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, regardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrol­ man was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organizations, affilia­ tion with which has been properly authorized. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract En­ forcement shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as otherwise provided in Article X, Section 14(d) (1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforcement. He shall also act for headquarters in.executing the administrative functions as­ signed to headquarters by this Constitution with respect to Section II. Patrolmen. trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he Section 12. Executive Board. deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the of the Executive Board. Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Con­ The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract tracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-Presi­ may cast one vote in that body. dent in Charge of the Gulf Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and the National Director (or Section 4. Sacretary-Treaturar. chief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate assigned him or delegated to him by the President. He shall body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the and has maintained that membership for not less than three correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officCT_) and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or divi­ tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and sion and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, the Constitution of such division or subordinate body. safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union funds, port or The Executive Board shall meet in headquarters no less than otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each quar­ once each quarter and at such other times as the Prpident or, terly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial in his absence, the Executive Vice-President may direct. The operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the President shall be the chairman of all Executive Board meetings Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. unless absent, in whicb case the Executive Vice-President shall The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an inde­ assume the chairman's duties. Each member of the Executive pendent Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in tbat body. Its all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, shall be responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may the Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed the Union and the Members. It shall be the duty of the Sec­ and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it retary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Execu­ legal, accounting, or otherwise, subject to approval of the tive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Executive Board Executive Board. meetings. The Executive Board shall appoint one person who The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive shall be designated Director of Organizing and Publications. Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to bo The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may shall make himself and the records of his office available to direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, iralicies the Quarterly Financial Committee. and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically t; . t "'il �provided for in this Gmstitntion. NotvrithsUnding the fore­ going the Executive Board may act without holdb^ a formal meeting provided all members of the Board are sent notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the Elxecutive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for any reason should occur simultaneously to the President and Executive Vice-President, the Executive Board by majMity vote shall name successors from its own membership who shall fill those vacancies until the next general election. If the Executive Vice-President duly assumes the office of the President and dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is incapacitated iat more than 30 days during the ranainder of the term, the Executive Board shall elect a successor for the balance of the term from its own membership. Section 13. Delegates. (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, The following officers upon their election to office shall, during the term of their office, be delegates to all Con­ ventions of the Seafarers International Union of North .America in the following order of priority: President: Executive VicePresident; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Trtasurer; Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership; Port .Agents, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership: and Patrolmen, with primity to those most senior in full book Union membership. fb) Elach delegate shall attend the convention for which elected and fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to the Convention. fd) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would have been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. Section 14. Committees. (o) Trial Committee. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of anyaccused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. (e) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an exami­ nation for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, sepa­ rate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the SecretaryTreasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers, Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee. The committee shall also have available to it, the serv­ ices of the independent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) members in good standing to be elected as follows: One member from each of the following ports; New York, Philadel­ phia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrol­ man, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular meeting designated by the Secretary-Treasurer. In the event a regular meeting can­ not be held in any port for lack of a quorum, the Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the purpose of electing a member to serve on the Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee. Such committee members shall be furnished trans­ portation to New York and back to their respective ports and they shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties in New York. Commencing on the day following their election and continuing untU they have been returned to their respective ports each committee mem­ ber shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay but in no event shaU they be paid for less than ei^t (8) hours per day. (d) Strike Committee. 'f • i J. 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless ap­ proved by a majority vote of the membership. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the membership the Port Agents in all affected ports diall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike com­ mittee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. September 29, 1967 S£i4Fi4ll£RS LOG Sapplement—Pa^e Foiir Artid* XI Wages ond Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders/ Union Employeos, and Others Surtiea 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall he held for a term of four years: PresidMit Vice-Presidents Secrelary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port .Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XnL Section 6(b) of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those in­ dicated in Section 1 of this .Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majoritv- vote of the membership or segment of the Union, 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 shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the mem­ bership. Section 4. 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 the Executive Board shall be followed. Article XII Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section I. .Any member of the Union is eligible to be a can­ didate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or 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. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its aflSliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as sea time. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibility; and (b) He has been a full Imok member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least four (4) months of sea time, in an un­ licensed 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 sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. (f) He has at least one (1) year of seatime aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels in a rated unlicensed capacity other than an entry rating. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall he full hook members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this &)nstitution, shall maintain full hook membership in good standing. Article Xiii Electians far Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Part Agents and Patralmen Section I. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(h) of this Article, any fuU hook member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to he delivered in per­ son, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall he dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (h) His home address and mailing address. (c) His hook 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. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "1 hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." _ Signature of/ member oj f Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall he made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, hut is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed state­ ment of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Com­ mittee upon the letter's request. Section 2. Credontlali Cemmltfoa. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regu­ lar meeting in August of the election year, at the port where headquarters is located. It shall consist of six full book mem­ bers in attendance at the meeting, with two members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Depart­ ments. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall he eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the committee shall suspend until the President or Excutive Vice President, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is lo­ cated in order to elect a replacement. The Committe's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (h) After, its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has sub­ mitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "dis­ qualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also he noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall he signed by all of the (Committee memher8„,and he completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall he read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin hoard in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Commit­ tee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of creden­ tials. All credentials must he in headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the ad­ dresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also he sent a letter containing the reasons for such dis­ qualification by air mail, special delivery, registered, to the mailing address designed pursuant to Section 1(h) of this Arti­ cle. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall he presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the committee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the commit­ tee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in his Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the quali­ fications of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively pre­ sume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and in­ structive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category. The listing of the ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then he added. TTiere shall he allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to he voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall he so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to he easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direcion of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may he used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the pre­ ceding paragraph and shall be numbered consecutively, com­ mencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall also send each Fort Agent indicating the amount and serial numbers of the baBots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate rec'lie ballots sent him ond shall inspect and count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as jjjg numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed 1^ the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Mcretary-Trcasurer a receipt anknowlodging the correctness of the amouiU and numbora of the hollota sent, or shall notify the Secrctary-Tronauror of any deacreponcy. Discrepancies aht^ be �SEAFARERS LOG September 29, 1967 corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall he forwarded for ballots actually received. TTie ^cretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall he kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the elction. This file shall at all times he available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretarv-Treasurer. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at pon offices, and shall he secret. No signatures of any voter, or other distinguish­ ing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may wite in the name or names of any member or mi mhers, as appropriate, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) Only full hook members may vote. However, immediately prior thereto they must present their hooks to the Polls Com­ mittee of the port in which they are voting. The voter's hook number shall be placed upon the roster sheet (which shall he kept in duplicate) in the space opposite the proper ballot num­ ber, and the member shall sign his name. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then he re­ moved, placed near the roster sheet, and the member shall pro­ ceed to the voting site with the ballot. An appropriate notation of the date and of the fact of voting shall be placed in the member's Union hook. (e) Each Port Agent shall he responsible for the establish­ ment of a booth or other voting site where each member may vote in privacy. (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recog­ nized in the city in which the port affected is located. If No­ vember 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recog­ nized in a port in the city in which that port is located, the bal­ loting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all ports shall commence at 9:00 A.M., and continue until 5:00 P.M. except that, on Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 A.M. and continue until 12 noon. Section 4. Polls Committees. (a) Each port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an elected or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and not­ withstanding the provisions of Article XXIII, Section 2, or any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall con­ stitute a quorum for each port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice there­ of required. It shall be the obligation of each member wish­ ing to serve on a Polls Committee, or to observe the election threof, 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 that the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to the SecretaryTreasurer. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all un­ used ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare the serial number and amounts of ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascer­ tain whether the unused ballots, both 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 the Polls Committee finding such discrepancies, which report shall he in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each member of the Committee may make what separate comments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meet­ ing. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forAwith. The results of such investigation shall be reported 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. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Con­ stitution, the Executive Board shall not make any determina­ tion in these matters. , , „ , (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding paragraph with regard to dis­ crepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered (d) The Polls Committee shall permit full book members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the word "voted" and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All inembers and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, m 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 affecting all the balloting in any port, the following procedure shall be observed; At the end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he ob­ serves proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Commit­ tee 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 envelopes, and shall certify, on the enve­ lope 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 enve­ lopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Com­ mittee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of the Executive Board official envelopes may be prepared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording embodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event these envelopes shall be used by_ the Polls Commitee 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 the Ex­ ecutive Board, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, 01 sent by certified or registered mail, by the said Polls Com­ mittee, to the depository named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be discharged 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 locked and sealed before 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 seal­ ing the envelope securely. In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall deliver 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 received, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid material, 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 the Secretary-Treasurer, by certified or registered mail or delivered in person. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without cornpensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate ®^ch Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving or provide meals in lieu of cash. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Taliying Procedure, Protest*, and Special Votes. Snpplement—Page Five accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, not­ withstanding any provision to the contrary^ contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tallying 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 summwy of the dis­ position of the said protest. The committee shall take all rea­ sonable measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so M to enaWe 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 '^Tdl^ The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to the port in which headquarters is located, as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at that port prior to the first business day after December 31 ot the election year. Each member of the committee not elected from the port in which headquarters is located shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodpng expenses occa­ sioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Ail members of the committee shall also be paid at the prevailiing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their eler^ion to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. , „ , . • r _ The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Con­ stitution, adopt'its own procedures. Decision as Jo sP^cial votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid it made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum m attend­ ance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine Tallying Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediately after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody during the course of the commit­ tee's proceedings. The proceedings of this committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents there­ from, 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 Committee be delayed beyond the January 15th immediately subsequent to the close of voting. The Union Tallying Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch of its reports as required in this Article. In the event \«check and recount is ordered pursuant to Section 5(g) of this Article, the ^ommittee shall be reconstituted except that member: thereM is not available, a substitute therefore ^haU be elected from the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for that purpose (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or (e°)° The r^ort of the Committee shall be made up in suffi­ mail to headquarters (by certified or registered mail), aU the cient copies to comply with the foUowing requirements: two unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated copies shall be sent by the committee to each Port Agent ami by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting sc^^^^^^ port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right uled to take place subsequent to the close of the committee s of each member of the Committee to make separate comments proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically place four days or less from the close of this committee s proidentify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so Ledines then at least five days prior to the next regulw ineetforwarded. In the same package, but bound sep^ately, the committee shall forward to headquarters all stubs collected dur­ ing. Whichever meeting applies shall be ing the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by in®the report and shall be refereed to as the Meeting." As soon as these copies are received, e^ch Port Agent all members of the committee, that all the stuhs collected by the committee are enclosed therewith subject to the right of eMh shall post one copy of the report on the h""fho^<J' conspicuous manner. This copy shall he kept p^ted for a member of the committee to make separate comments under his period of two months. At the Election Report Meeting, the signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called other copy of the report shall be read verbatim (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or dethe discrepancies, if any, referred to in ^ec ion 5 (c) of this livery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted Article and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. submitted therewith. A majority vote of (b) All forwarding to headquarters called for under this decide what action, if any, in accordance with 'he Constimtion, Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not incluJ address of headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot the ordering of a special vote unless the lepuitcd be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Iruit affect the results of the vote for any office or job,'^h'ch 7®^' is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the the material specifically set forth in Section 5(a) (unused membership, at the Election Report Meeting, may ® ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee, which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls check and a recount when a dissent to ^^^Unfon^TalMng bppn issued bv three or more members of the Union iallying Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ Section 5(f) the closing report shaU be 7®®?'®^ ^ mittee to execute those functions. in. (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Section 5(t) must All certifications called for under this Article XIII shdl be take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the deemed made according to the best knowledge, and belief of Election Report Meeting, at each port where 'he discrepances those required to make such certification. r .n so acted upon took place. Subject to the f"VVnrt (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full limits of the vote set by 'h®m®?'hership, as aforesaid^ book members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven Agents in each such port shall have the functions of the i^y ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New inrCommittee as se? forth in Secdon 5(c), Orleans, Houston, and Detroit. The election shall he held at the Sppiion deals with the terms of such special vote. The secre regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Ex­ farv-^asurerTall make a sufficient amount of 'he usual ecutive Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a special balloting material immediately available to Port Agents o meeting held in the aforesaid ports on the first business day of Durpose of such special vote. Immediate y after the close the last week of said month. No Officer, Headquar^rs Repre­ jhereof the Port Agent shall summarize the results of comsentative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as pro­ vided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties here­ inbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be ticable, but, in any case, so as to reach 'h® Secretary-T^ charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation in time to enable him to prepare his report as r®quired by t of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results Section 5(g)- An accounting and certification, made oy 'n® of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots K Agent^similar to those required of Polls Committees, shall and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, L enclosed therewith. Tlie Secretary-Treasurer haU ^ verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with de­ tailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall be permitted access to the election records and files of all ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discre­ pancies 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 tepon of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the Spr'l'h.'kcrS?-Tr»^^ accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. , ., , • . j The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protests in­ valid, 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 Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceed­ later than within the periocLof its proceedings, on such terms as are practical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, ings correspondingly. shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and Section 6. InstaUation into office and the Job of Headquarters the designation of the voting site of the port most convenient Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered m [•.'issvr? sryaiSS-sreo; • ^i HI • . I.:7^.. �SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Six (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 a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes sball be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties tliereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meet­ ing, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meet­ ing the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided 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 1. This shall not apply where the successful candi­ date 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 the event of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 2, as to 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. 1^: Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XiV Other Elections Section 1. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall consti­ tute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel 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 committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. TTie same disquali-fications 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 decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Section 3. Delegates. As soon as the President is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, he shall commu­ nicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to generally applicable rules for the elec­ tion of delegates for those delegates that may be required in addition to those provided for in Article X, Section 13. 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 full book mem­ ber 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 hereunder may include provisions for auto­ matic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the num­ ber of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be elected. Article 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 writing 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 offense, 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 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 automatically 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 immediately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail addressed 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 he 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 Headquarters is 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 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 evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testi­ mony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the aenised, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does 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 of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications 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 commis­ sion, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall 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 punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its find­ ings 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 person 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 safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and 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 documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Com­ mittee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular ttteeting. Section 7. 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. September 29, 1967 of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dismissed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punish­ ment. Sactlon 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall 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. Headquarters shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify fbem in person. Sactlon 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 dissent therein. 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 provided 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. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of , the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all members 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. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defense, but he may thereafter plead guilty and waive any or all of the other 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 postponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVI Offenses and Penalties Section 1. Upon proof the commission of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (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. Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be dis­ the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommeded, the cussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privi­ membership of the Union shall: leges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or of $50.00 or both: (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or of the value in excess of $50.00. (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is (c) Willful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and the Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or other­ their witnesses shall be furnished transportation and subsist­ wise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or ence. functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punish­ or breach of trust. The President may, during the pendency ment so decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters of disciplinary proceedings under this subsection, suspend the shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office accused and accuser. or job, with or without pay, and designate his temporary re­ Section 10. An accused who has been found euilty, or who is placement. under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of bal­ He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters lots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the files, or election material of any sort; membership. (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where are false; Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or mis­ of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all avail­ conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; able documents used as evidence at tbe trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any written statement or argument sub­ (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate mitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union duties of any office or job; Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such (j) Willful refusal to submit veidence of affiliation for the presentation. purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal affiliation, with intent to deceive; as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within the whenever necessary for such fair consideration. time limit set therefor either by the Constitution or by action Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be taken in accordance with the Constitution. by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including dissents shall be in writing and sigped by those participating a suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recom­ two(2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: mendations, the committee shall be governed by the following: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ of the value under $50.00; stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with the Appeals Committee shall not make its own findings as to knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifications re­ the weight of evidence. quired therefor; (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recommended. (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Com­ not provided for elsewhere in this Article; mittee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00; (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Willful failure to submit Union book to Union repre­ sentatives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dis­ charging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (I) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penal­ ized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution subject to the provisions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Section 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Article XVii Publications This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ papers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive Board. Article XVIII Bonds Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of the Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures Section 1. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such expenditures and expenses as are normally encompassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Section 2, The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Article XX income Section 1. The income of this Union shall include dues, iiiitiation fees, fines, assassments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person affiliated with the Union who makes such payments to demand such receipt. Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, provided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied successively to the monetary obligations owed the Union com­ mencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be. calculated accordingly. Article XXI Other Types of Union Affiliation To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applic­ ability or non-applicability of all or , any part of the Consti­ tution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive, evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. Article XXII Quorums Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically pro­ vided, the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six full book members. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be fifty (50) members. Section 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be a majority of those voting, and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum requirements are met. Soction 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the re­ quirements for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those composing the ap­ plicable segment of the Union. Article XXIIi Meetings Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major ports at the following times: During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday —at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans; and on Wednesday—at Mobile. All regular membership meet­ ings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the authorities of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall not be deemed busi­ ness days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special meeting 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. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meet­ ing of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. The contents of this Section 2 are subject to the provisions of Article XIH, Section 4(a). Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all reg­ ular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. Article XXIV Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto Sectjon Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more than 30 days, provided that this does not result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution ojf the functions of more than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the func­ tions of any office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to appeal in accordance with the pro­ visions of Article XV of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Sec­ tion, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Constitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority. Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not con­ cerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of the Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership action", or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to asume office. The first election year hereunder shall be deemed to be 1960. 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, 1956. Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspen­ sion or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the context of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership book," and "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Section II. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership which can be attained only by those members who Supplement—Page Seven have first acquired the highest seniority rating set forth in the standard collective bargaining agreement. Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. Article XXV Amendments This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitu­ tion in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be for­ warded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Con­ stitutional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority 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 President. 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 secret ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) through Section 5, ex­ cept that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Head­ quarters 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 immediately upon noti­ fication by the Hcarquarters Tallying Committee lo the Presi­ dent that the amendment has been so approved, unless other­ wise specified in the amendment. The President shall immedi­ ately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained in Constitution of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated with the Seafarers international Union of North America — At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Consti­ tution, including secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. 11 No member may be automaticaly suspended from member­ ship except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reas­ onable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constitution. Ill This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constitution and any amendments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America —Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the member­ ship in a secret referendum conducted for that purpose. In any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any arnendments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. Vii . The Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. Vlli l[ .i-l This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting procedures, below the amount of its indebtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlan- t: • •- • •,rut:- �Sfa^ September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Eight tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers, International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duty of assisting this Union and its mem­ bership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. Xil So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebted­ ness of any sort is owed by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. Xi The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in ac­ cordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Sea­ farers International Union ot North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, dis­ affiliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters. Xiii This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. The right to vote. 5^ ,1,. i:l 11 The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. That every official of the Union shall be bound 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 by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union mem.bers 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 principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. If' jVi' 1' -i'!^ Ill ' \ It' li, �September 29, 1967 Page Seventeen SEAFARERS LOG Medical Advisor for Senior Citizens Raps Doctors' High Medicare Fees The Maiden Victory lies in drydock while the crewmen get paid. After some repairs, the ship will make return trip to Vietnam. The Midden Victory (Alcoa) called at Bretver"s Shipyard in Staten Island for a payoff recently after returning from Vietnam. At the same time, a number of Seafarers ivere sign­ ing on for the return voyage to the war zone. WASHINGTON—A practicing Alabama physician recently scored "excessive and unreasonable fees" charged by some of his colleagues for Medicare and Medicaid treatment and called for Con­ gressional controls over rising health costs. Dr. Carl Robinson, medical consultant to the National Coun­ an increase of up to a dollar a health care is preventive care, he cil of Senior Citizens, testified month in the present cost of doc­ said "it just doesn't make sense to me to discourage frequent on the Council's behalf before a tor insurance under Medicare. Robinson declared that most visits to the doctor by insisting Senate Finance Committee hear­ ing into the new Social Security doctors he knows "work under on cash payments as the Medicare bill already passed by the House. fee schedules set by doctor-con- law does. Keeping people healthy Challenging earlier testimony trolled Blue Shield insurance pro­ is a lot cheaper than caring for in which Dr. Milford O. Rouse, grams and I can't see why any them after they get sick." He said that for the four out of president of the American Med­ physician who does this should ical Association, called Medicare object to similar fee controls un­ five old people who have chronic ailments — like arthritis, diabetes, and Medicaid open-ended pro­ der Medicare and Medicaid." "I don't want some doctors heart and circulatory diseases or grams with uncontrollable costs, Robinson said he didn't consider charging exorbitant fees," he said. controllable cancer—frequent vis­ the costs uncontrollable "if doc­ "I believe there can be a happy its to the doctor are essential if medium under which the doctor they are to enjoy their remaining tors remain honest." "I would not want to see the has a fair return for his services years and "mandatory where a medical profession blamed if ris­ . . . and the taxpayer is protected delay in diagnosis can mean the ing costs force an increase in the against waste, inefficiency and difference between prolonged life $3.00 monthly premium for Part greed on the part of suppliers of and early death." Robinson also asked Congress B optional medical insurance un­ medical care." The Bessemer, Alabama, doc­ to shift the cost of all medication der Medicare," Robinson said. "That is one reason I urge Con­ tor also called for removal of to Medicare so that the elderly gressional controls over rising Medicare deductibles under which will be under no pressure to skip the patient must pay $40 for taking needed medicine "because health costs." John W. Edelman, president of hospital care, the first $50 of they cannot afford to have their the seniors' group, and its execu­ doctor bills and one-fifth of the prescriptions filled." At present, only medication ordered in a hos­ tive director, William R. Mutton, remaining doctor bills. Pointing out that the hest pital or nursing home is covered. had told the senators they fear escalating doctor fees may force Former FMC The Atlantic Coast Head Warns Of Soviet Threat Seafarers who ship out of the port of New York may have by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area Steward M. J. Maultsby presents his book to patrolmen Mike Sacco (left) and E. B. McAuley. The steward de­ partment supplied lots of good food during long trip. I • iliS' R. Lara signed-on to make return trip to Vietnam. He sails as BR. John Thomas of the steward dept. catches up on the shipping news. The Maiden Victory's fine baker was veteran Seafarer Bill Higgs. G. Vargas joined the crew in New York for job in deck department. Third cook K. Bailey on left, says goodby to W. High of deck dept. be­ fore they leave the vessel. In a letter to President John­ son, former United States Mari­ time Commission chairman Em­ ory S. Land urged Presidential action to avert the threat of a growing Soviet maritime fleet. The retired Navy vice-admiral included as evidence of the dan­ ger an article, "Soviet Maritime Threat" by U.S. Army Major Verner R. Carlson, published in a recent issue of the United States Naval Institute Proceedings. The article explains that the Soviet maritime fleet is being en­ larged at the rate of a million deadweight-tons of shipping per year, has doubled in size since I960, and will double again by 1970. It further noted that the Soviet fleet will surpass that of the U.S., in terms of deadweight tonnage, by 1972 unless, Land added, the President spurs action to meet this "vigorous, increasing challenge to the best interests of our nation." Repeated Warnings Major Carlson's article presents a warning which has been voiced by many other experts during the current maritime policy debates; the Soviet merchant fleet, which is expanding far out of proportion to the U.S.S.R.'s immediate shipping needs, may become a powerful economic weapon against the West; it will grow to the point at which it controls a large portion of world shipping, and then will be able to choke a nation's trade unless certain de­ mands are met. The Soviet fleet already contains more vessels than does that of the United States. "The economic and military implications are self-evident," Land wrote; "... I think my alarm is justified." noticed that the striking teachers here have on occasion been using our facilities to hold strike meetings. A logical question might be "what do Seafarers have to do with teachers?" The answer to this question has to do with the entire purpose of the trade union movement. Whether ^ a person is a Seafarer, a teacher James Francisco is out of dryor a sheet metal worker is not im­ dock and ready to go. His last portant. The important thing is ship was the Thetis, sailing as BR. that they are all labor and are Jimmy is a 25-year man. entitled to a fair wage for their Charles Connell spent some labors in addition to good work­ time working on the summer boats ing conditions. In addition, I for a change of pace. He said think that I should point out that he'd take the first job to hit the all of us with families have an board. His last job was AB aboard important stake in the best pos­ sible education for our children. die Commander. Puerto Rico In order to obtain this kind of Dario Rios is NEED after sail­ education they must have ideal classroom conditions and also ing as cook and baker aboard the must have teachers of a high pro­ Floridian. We hope to see him fessional calibre. The establish­ back in the steward department ment of a decent wage for teach­ shortly. ers is important if the profession Trinidad Navarro, Rafael Tor­ is eoing to attract the kind of peo­ res and Joe Rodriguez joined ple who are qualified to give the bosun Julio Delgado to provide a best possible education to a stu­ top-flight deck gang aboard the dent. Arizpa. Baltimore Philadelphia Nick Kondyiasls is taking a John Smith is registered and well-earned vacation after doing will take the first available wiper's a fine job as steward on the Penn- job. His last ship was the Globe mar. He'll be ready to ship out Carrier. in about two weeks. Thomas Martinez is waiting for Charles J. Clark's last job was a good spot in the black gang. He as bosun on the Steel King. He last shipped on the Potomac. is registered and looking for Joe Brill enjoyed his summer another ship. vacation and will ship in the J. R. Gimgey, a 22-year SIU steward department as soon as a man, had to leave the Marore due good job hits the board. to medical reasons. As soon as he Norfolk can, he'd like a cook's job on a J. R. Wilson would like to sail Europe-bound vessel. on the Vietnam run after his trip to India on the Missouri. He ships Boston as bosun. Paul Magro is looking for the C. M. King, Jr. just returned first coast hugger to hit the board. Paul spent some time with his from the war zone aboard the family after sailing on the Sea- Transnorthem. An oiler, C. M. is train Georgia as third cook. going to take his vacation. �SEAFARERS LOG Page Eighteen ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30, 1967 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the 4. 5. STATE OF NEW YORK 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 comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. 6. 7. CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (a) Employer (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Ratings Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) Profit on sale of securities (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions 8. $700,696.85 —o— 700,696.85 o 4,733.81 —o— 336.87 13. 14. 15. 16. (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Schedule attached (i) Total Administrative Expenses Loss on disposal of investments Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Deductions Total Deductions (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Govemment Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % Real Estate Loans and Mortgages Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Furniture (Cost $555.70 less 100% reserve) Total Assets 352,322.68 LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable .. Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) .. Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) Exchanges Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves 1,240.76 351,081.92 352,322.68 t' —o For the Year Ended April 30, 1967 —o— -oo— 705,767.53 393,940.96 Deductions ft'om Fund Balance Page 2 Item 12(h) — Other Administrative Expenses Electricity, light and power Postage, express and freight Telephone and telegraph Equipment rental Miscellaneous Repairs and maintenance Dues and subscriptions Stationery, printing and supplies Employe benefits Tabulating service Microfilm Outside temporary office help 72.93 48.26 1,442.21 4,544.20 1,578.40 374.70 272.67 10,210.87 3,906.25 8,732.11 175.71 39.32 $31,397.63 59,607.98 4,055,49 2,679.78 10,243.41 ll',333'.29 1,110.62 21.00 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE United Industrial Workers of North America Welfare Fund 31,397.63 120,449.20 STAT* or ... New York COUNTY or . Kings fVederik B. Paulsen _o_ _o_ 705,767.53 537,098.12 .and. A1 Kerr Trustees of the Fund and. affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby 537,098.12 subscribe thereto. 182,412.51 168,669.41 351,081.92 Employee trustee}, ^ STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 135,864.21 Others (Indicate titles): 170,000.00 1 $ 22,707.96 Item ASSETS 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) !!!.'!.'! (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds ..!!!!!!!!!! (c) Other (Specify) 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Banks Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: —0— UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND ATTACHMENT TO THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUPBIINTENDENT OF INSURANCE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) 46,458.47 5,070.68 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plati Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .... 12. Administrative Expenses: /u! (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. September 29, 1967 : �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Great Lakes fay Frad Fam«n,S«ere(afy-rreatur«r,GrMt Lakas AFL-CIO Council Meeting Focuses On Problems of U.S. Urban Areas NEW YORK—The AFL-CIO Executive Council in its fall meeting here, laid forth a compre­ hensive program geared to provide jobs, housing and education for the nation's underdeveloped urban areas. The problems of the cities ^ and of striking Auto Workers, Meany hailed the membership • Demanded that the U. S. Teachers, copper and ^rick & growth of the federation and the Attorney General take all neces­ Clay Workers dominated the fall successful organizing campaigns sary steps to stop the use of alien meeting here of the federation's that were in part responsible, add­ labor for strikebreaking purposes. Executive Council. But it dealt ing that "right now we are mak­ • Voted $50,000 for the "im­ with proposed changes to strength­ ing more progress than ever." pact projects" program of the In the strike area the council American Institute for Free La­ en organized labor's structure, to be briefed on foreign affairs de­ took these actions: bor Development, a program it • Pledged full support to the said is having a significant and velopments and to prepare for the UAW in its strike against Ford important effect in Latin Amer­ 1968 elections. Motor Co., declaring that the ica. The council's major policy success of the strike "is a matter • Heard a detailed report from statement on a 10-point program of concern to the entire trade AFL-CIO Vice President David for dealing with the urban crisis, with emphasis on one million pub­ union movement." The council Sullivan on his recent trip to Viet­ lic service jobs and massive hous­ charged that the Big Three of the nam as part of the team of ob­ ing programs, was keyed directly auto industry "have forced this servers at the election there. to the role of the government as strike by their adamant refusal to • Invited the International give UAW members tbeir proper the employer and landlord of last Confederation of Free Trade share" of the gains of advancing Unions to bold its 1968 congress resort. technology. in New York City. • Supported the members of Ask Congress to Act • Received a detailed briefing the Teachers union in disputes in Tied in were statements calling New York, Michigan and Illinois on problems facing the upcoming for congressional action on anti- and called on all AFL-CIO unions session of the United Nations poverty and social security legis­ to rally to their aid. In the three General Assembly from U.S. Am­ lation designed to deal with the states now involved "and in future bassador to the UN Arthur Gold­ problems of the cities and of all battles that are certain to come, berg. On federation matters, the Americans who are in need, aged, the AFL-CIO solidly supports" Council: disabled or ill. the AFT, the council declared. • Voted to propose to the • Reaffirmed full support for Internally, the council inter­ 1967 AFL-CIO convention in De­ the 19 unions involved in the twopreted the application of the fed­ cember changes in the federa­ eration's Internal Disputes plan to months strike in the nonferrous tion's constitution to eliminate the unions representing workers in metal industry pledging "any and Executive Committee and to drop the federal government, elected all support necessary to assure the the requirement that meetings of John H. Lyons to the council to workers involved the victory to the General Board be held every which they are entitled." replace Harry C. Bates, who re­ • Called for a consumer boy­ year, suggesting instead that they tired; and reviewed a report show­ cott of the products of the Boren be held at the call of the president ing an average paid per capita Clay Products Co. which has or the council. membership of 14,284,183 for • Accepted with regret the forced the Brick & Clay workers the first six months of 1967. into a six-months strike in North resignation of Vice President Commenting at a press confer­ Carolina by using tactics similar Harry C. Bates, president emeri­ ence on strikes and disputes in­ to those of J. P. Stevens & Co., tus of the Bricklayers, and elected volving public employees, AFL- previously denounced by the coun­ John H. Lyons, president of the Cleveland CIO President George Meany de­ cil. Iron Workers, to replace him. Shipping here is heavy, with clared they would not be a major • Ruled that a union that has In the legislative and domestic rated men being snapped up al­ problem if public officials would not secured exclusive recognition area, the council: most as fast as jobs hit the board. drop tbeir opposition to genuine with a federal government agency • Called on the Senate to Seafarers in this port can ship collective bargaining and stop make vitally needed changes in or unit should not be allowed to out in most classifications soon pressing for punitive legislation the House-passed social security preclude other unions from at­ after they register. and injunctions. bill, which it said falls short of tempting to win recognition for needs and is "drastic and puni­ its members—an interpretation of tive" in the public welfare area. Article XXI as it applies to this • Urged the Senate to adopt area. • Received a report showing without amendment the anti-pov­ erty legislation reported out by the that the Internal Disputes plan was continuing to operate effec­ Senate Labor Committee. • Supported the demands by tively with over 60 percent of federal employee unions for sal­ cases filed settled at the mediation aries comparable to remuneration level. NEW YORK—^The paid per capita membership of the AFL• Discussed the need for a in private employment with spe­ CIO climbed to 14,284,183 for the six-month period ending cial attention to the inequities in national labor college to provide June 30, 1967, Federation President George Meany reported. training for union staff members Dostal pay scales. The rising membership trend that started in 1963-64, Meany and instructed the Committee on • Approved subscription tele­ told reporters, has produced an increase of 1,549,000 members Education to come in with a re­ vision, subject to appropriate re­ in a three-year period. strictions and safeguards, as rec­ port on the matter. The 14,284,183 figure for the first six months of this year was ommended by a committee of the The COPE Administrative almost 900,000 higher than for the same period a year ago, Federal Communications Com­ Committee, which includes qll according to the report of Secretary-Treasurer William F. mission. council members, voted to set up Schnitzler to the Executive Council. • Called for in-depth govern­ a series of meetings around the The membership figures are based on actual per capita pay­ ment investigation of the Ameri­ nation in the early spring of 1968 ments to the AFL-CIO by its affiliates and averaged over a six can Farm Bureau Federation and involving union staffs and officers or 12-month period. its operations. and local labor officials in prep­ Meany commented that the growth resulted from union orga­ • Heard a report on the cur­ aration for the 1968 elections. nizing campaigns and with some exceptions has been pretty much rent operations of the Labor De­ across the board. Besides the actual growth in numbers, he said, The council also voted contri­ partment from Assistant Labor butions to the Leadership Con­ unions were making more progress than ever in winning for their Secretary Thomas Donahue. members benefits and conditions unheard of 20 years ago, while ference on Civil Rights, Group In the area of foreign affairs, Health Association, National Ad­ playing a tremendous role in the life of the nation and its com­ the council: visory Committee on Farm Labor, munities. • Said government restrictions League for Industrial Democracy, In reply to a reporter's query he said the growth figures con­ on the outflow of private capital Jewish Labor Committee and the tain an answer for some of labor's critics, declaring "I don't are necessary to "protect the na­ International Federation of Petro­ think we are moribund; I don't think we are going out of busi­ leum & Chemical Workers. No ness; I don't think we are wedded to the status quo; I don't think tional interest." we are old, grumbly or grouchy or what have you." • Called for repeal of a sec­ action was taken for the time The figures showed a per capita membership of 12,735,000 tion of the tariff code that permits being on a request from the Ur­ in the 1963-64 year ending June 30, climbing to 12,981,000 in runaway American plants to lo­ ban Coalition for financial sup­ 1964-65, to 13,385,000 in 1965-66 and to 13,957,000 in 1966cate in the Mexican border area port on grounds that the specifics 67.\ and exploit low wages for greater of how it will function were not available. profits. Great Lakes Seafarers aboard the Chief Wawatam will vote shortly on a wage and contract reopener with the Mackinac Transit Company. The SIU crewmembers on the ship will receive full welfare and pension coverage as of October 1, 1969. The Chief Wawatam will leave St. Ignace for some servicing in the shipyard at Mantiwoc. The decline of traffic through Brander, recently hospitalized, the Soo Locks has been felt by will be back shortly and available Great Lakes shipping. Traffic is for a deck slot. down from 60 vessels a day to half Buffalo that number. Tonnage is some With the Frank E. Taplin fit­ eight million tons behind last year ting out, shipping is picking up with estimates that the drop will in this port. reach 25 million tons, the lowest The Buffalo since 1959. Port Council has Many of our vessels have been been pressing for laid up due to the lack of iron an Office of ore. Transportation so Chicago the city can re­ We have been working very tain a competitive closely witb Cab Drivers Local position in this DUOC 777. The internal election field. The Buflfafo Brandt is over and officers have been Port Council has elected for a three-year term. asked each of the candidates for DUOC 777 is now operating County Executive to express their completely from the new SIU views and position on this ques­ Great Lakes District headquarters tion. in Chicago. In the very near fu­ We are sad to learn of the death ture, an opening date will be an­ of William Ryan, a real oldtimer. nounced for the clinic. The final Bill shipped in the steward de­ additions to the staff have been partment and had been ill about made. a year. Shipping for the period has Alpena been quite good, especially for Shipping is quite heavy here rated men. and rated jobs are hard to fill. Duluth Rumor has it that the J. B. Ford The flow of grain through the of the Huron Portland Cement twin ports picked up with the end Co., will be sailing shortly. of the 25-day grain strike. Ship­ Wayne Brandt is on the beach ping has also improved since the and waiting for a porter's job. Leo fitting out of the Lackawanna and Nowacziewski dropped by for a Chicago Trader. We hope David new copy of the LOG and to visit old friends. |3. \\ r li Operating Subsidy Requested Again By Waterman Co. - WASfflNGTON—After a tenyear wait for the Government to act on its application for an operting subsidy, the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Corporation has brought its request "up to date." The Corporation's revision re­ flects only recent corporate altera­ tions. Operating plans are expected to remain the same. Waterman is requesting Gov­ ernment assistance for between 101 and 156 sailings, annually, as follows: 30-42 sailings between the U.S. Gulf, the United King­ dom, and Europe; 18-30 sailings between the Gulf and California ports westbound to the Far East, and back by way of U.S. Atlantic and Gulf ports; 30-42 sailings be­ tween the Pacific Coast and the Far East; 18-30 sailings between the North Atlantic and the Euro­ pean continent; and 7-12 sailings between the Great Lakes and Western Europe. Waterman is one of four com­ panies with subsidy applications still pending. The others are States Marine Line, Isthmian, and Cen­ tral Gulf. The primary reason why the subsidy has not been granted is that succeeding administrations have failed to ask Congress to ap­ propriate additional funds. Most of the required administrative and procedural work has long been done on all of the applications. Page Nineteen AFL-CIO Membership Shows Sharp Increase I. �•:4i'l . .vr=- wnu„. .--t. • J»-!,=«-U.fe, Page Twenty SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Duo Still at Fighting Weight After Holding Cuhan Title in 30'$ During his boxing career. Seafarer Remberto Duo fought more than 200 opponents, including two world welterweight champions, wore the welterweight crown of Cuba from 1930-36, and always left the ring the way he entered it—on his own two feet. Today, more than 30 years after his last professional fight, Chicago. As the two men battled Remberto is no more than a it out, the crowd was impressed few pounds over his best fighting with the spirit and style of the weight and, although a grand­ young welterweight from Cuba. father, is in better physical con­ However, when the final bell dition than many men 15 years sounded, the bout went to Fields by a decision. younger than he is. "I began fighting at the age of During his absence from Cuba, 14, in the town of Camaquey, a number of new contenders had Cuba, where I was arrived on the scene, and Rember­ born. My father to set about taking on each and was a building every one. contractor and ac­ In 1930, he took the Cuban cording to the welterweight crown and he held tradition of the on to it for six years. times, I was to In 1931, Tommy Freeman, who follow in his foot­ had just taken the world welter­ steps," Seafarer weight crown from Jackie Fields, Remberto re­ Duo met Remberto in Puerto Rico for called. a non-title match. Freeman, like But for as far back as he could Fields, was a fierce puncher and remember, Remberto wanted to took the match from Remberto by be a prizefighter. a decision. Although he was outweighed Remberto hung up his gloves in many times, he would get into every local exhibition match and 1936, with a record of having lost Seafarer Remberto Duo is shown club fight in the area. only 32 out of more than 200 at the height of his boxing ca­ In those days, much more box­ bouts, and never having been reer, as the welterweight champ ing was done in the club and knocked out. of Cuba. He held crown 6 years. amateur boxing circuits than to­ day. It was there that up and coming contenders sought to make the reputations that would carry them up to the professional arenas. First U.S. Match By the time he decided to Kristina Palacios, born July 20, Patrick Francis Fay, born July come to New York from Cuba, to fight welterweight contender AI 1967, to the Raymond Palacios, 26, 1967, to the John Fays, Summerdale, N.J. Connally in Brooklyn's Fort Houston, Texas. Hamilition Arena, Remberto had ^ already established himself as one Venetta Grove, born July 16, Melinda Kam, born July 30, of Cuba's best welterweights and 1967, to the Leonard C. Groves, 1967, to the William Kams, Jr., had taken on the fight-name of Shamokin, Pa. Honor, Michigan. Relampago Saguero. "Connally was a tough con­ Mark Pace, bom March 15, tender and the local favorite, but Penelope Allers, born August 1967, to the Anthony Paces, Al- 19, 1967, to the Paul L. Allers, I won," Remberto said. During' 1928-29, Remberto gonac, Mich. St. Ignace, Michigan. fought as often as he could with an eye toward making it Porter Causey, born August 6, Lucy Garcia, born September to the top. In 1928, the year 1967, to the Leon N. Causeys, 6, 1967, to the Angel R. Garcias, Remberto arrived in New York, Lucedale, Mississippi. San Jose, Puerto Rico. Joe Dundee was the welterweight <1^ champion of the world. ^ John Edward Beasley, born July Remberto made the rounds of Denise Lynn Werda, bom July all New York's major boxing ar­ 6, 1967, to the Will D. Beasleys, 3, 1967, to the Myron Werdas, enas. He fought many times at Virginia Beach, Virginia. Alpena, Michigan. the world famous St. Nicholas ^ Arena during its golden years, and Marc Powe, born August 18, Coming Right Up! also at the then well-known Olym- 1967, to the James A. Powes, pia Arena on New York's 135th Mobile, Alabama. St. In 1929, Joe Dundee lost the John Patrick Cannon, bom world welterweight title to Jackie Fields. Having fought well dur­ August 7, 1967, to the Earl H. ing his first two years in the Cannons, Jacksonville, Florida. United States, Remberto was in line for a crack at the champ. Thomas Smith, born August 18, Duo Vs. Fields 1967, to the Thomas B. Smiths, Remberto got his. chance to Port Arthur, Texas. meet the hard-punching Fields in —•$,— <1/ <t> •- Seafarers are reminded tha when they leave a ship aftei articles expire in a foreign port, the obligation to leave a cleary ship for the next crew is thej' same as in any Statesidr —" Attention to details of keeping and efforts to quarters, messrooms anc woridng spikes clean will be the new Rodney Valentine, bom June 17, 1967, to the Thomas Valen­ tines, Bowling Green, Ohio. ^ Bernard Sequeira, bom June 27, 1967, to the Arthur Sequeiras, Brooklyn, New York. ^ Heath Lovett, bom August 25, 1967, to the William Lovetts, New York, New York. —<!>-— John Joseph Logan, bom August 18, 1967, to the James Logans, Bellmore, L.I., N.Y. Serving up some chow to hungry passengers aboard the SlU-contracted Del Norte is Ernie Grant. September 29, 1967 To Tlx© Editoi? Widow Expresses Thanks To SlU To The Editor: I received a death benefit check today in the amount of $4,000. I would like to thank you and everyone concemed for your prompt service in sending it to me. I would like to say thanks for the sick benefits that my husband received when he was in the hospital. This was a great help since I could stay in Balti­ more to be near him. Thank you for everything you did for my husband. This check will help me in so many ways, since I can't draw social security un­ til I am 60. The SIU has been wonderful to me. Thanks again for every­ thing. Sincerely, Mrs. James Davis Reedville, Va. ^ Urges More Ocean Research To The Editor: The SIU is to be commended for its efforts to bolster the American merchant marine fleet, and to thereby build a more self-sufficient country both economically and militar­ ily. On the economic side, the more ships that are constmcted in the U.S., the more there will be an abundance of jobs and the pumping of energy into re­ lated American industries. On the military side, the more com­ pletely American-made our maritime fleet is, the less tenu­ ous is our seagoing military ca­ pabilities. A third important basis for a large Americanowned maritime fleet is its po­ tential ability to be a strong tool of foreign policy, much as the Soviet fleet appears to be. But a fourth factor, of tre­ mendous potential importance in a way that the Soviet Union has recognized years ago, is being largely neglected: oceanographic research. This area of science can lead to immedi­ ate and vital technological ad­ vances. Government invest­ ment on a wide scope in this area could lead to practical, ur­ gently-needed methods of de­ salinating water for drought areas to efficient ways of mining the seas for their metallic ele­ ments, to developing a huge source of protein for a world that is~ two-thirds starving, to instituting the efficient use of the chemical composition and/or the relentless physical movement of the seas to pro­ duce electricity. These suggestions, all of which are being worked on under limited conditions, are only a bare few of the infinites­ imal possibilities which oceanographic research may yield. Commander Scott Carpenter, one of America's original astro­ nauts, has been an "Aquanaut" with the U.S. Navy and has been involved in original re­ search with its underwater "Sealab." Recently, in a press conference, he remarked that ''the underwater world ("inner space") could open up tremen­ dous new benefits in the near future, if only more attention would be given to it For those who see oceanographic research as a bit far­ fetched, not too exciting or not too vital just yet, let them then consider the military importance of this "inner space." We aH know about submarine warfare and its effects in recent wars. How many people know that numerous German U-boats were sunk off the Eastern coast of this country, from New Jersey to Florida, in the last world war? How many people know that secret radio "hom­ ing" devices bearing Russian markings, intended to guide hostile submarines to our shores and to help aim destructive un­ derwater missiles at our "pres­ sure points," were found hidden off the U.S. coasts within the last few years? There is also the huge eco­ nomic thrust to be gained from researching "inner space." Just as Outer Space research has led to new advances in medicine, metallurgy, electronics, environ­ mental knowledge, and a host of other items, thereby opening new fields as well as expanding existing ones, so, too, would "inner space" research do the same. Technology would pro­ gress at a faster rate, and re­ search/technological industries would gain a new impetus; the economy would be bolstered an­ other big notch. Obviously, the Government cannot become the researcher, developer, etc., in place of all others. Private industry—the seafaring industry—should lead in this area. While the Soviet Government has built new, spe­ cially-designed vessels to un­ cover the oceans' secrets, the U.S. has a mere few re-fitted old ships afloat doing this re­ search. The Sealab projects, the ill-fated submarine Thresher, and some other recent maritime research developments, are ad­ mirable but far too few. In a world where survival de­ pends greatly on knoweldge, and is a direct result of tech­ nological advance, and where untold developments may be ac­ crued by researching the un­ touched three-fifths of this planet, we cannot afford to neglect "inner space." The "liquid world" must be our new frontier. Lairy Devine \|> Health Benefits 'Ace in the Hole' To The Editor: I just wanted to make public how much I appreciate our wel­ fare plan. I have been disabled since July 17 and it will be another two weeks or more be­ fore I can sail. I filed for S and A benefits and the checks have been com­ ing in regularly. I have never collected before and now that I do need them, they are cer­ tainly an ace in the hole. I want to thank everyone connected with this and our Union for having thought of our other needs in addition to salary and working conditions. Sincerely, Alvin Carpenter Cumheriand, R. 1. �September 29, 1967 Page Twenty-one SEAFARERS LOG Lifeboat Class No, 185 Casts Off Movie director Jack Kennedy told the crew aboard the Del Norte (Delta) that the new movie screen which cost $119,91 had to be returned in New Orleans because "it is to large to be used in any of our lounges." Jean Latapie was elected ship's delegate. The steward department got a vote of thanks from the crew and ^ they are beaming over the 16 disputed overtime marred the voy­ steward department has been up hours overtime they got. age. Pbiiiip McBride, engine dele­ to SIU standards and delegates re­ Nick PIzzuto offered a vote of gate, reported that one man left port no disputes. thanks to the electrician and the ship in Japan due to illness. plumber for repairing the movie The crew did a fine job in coop­ E. A. LaRoda, meeting chair­ projector, meet­ erating with one another, it was man on the Seafarer (Marine Car­ ing secretary Bill reported. riers) writes that Kaiser reported. —— Wiiber Newson Reuben ^Uetty, has been elected Henry Miiler, new ship's dele­ meeting chair­ ship's delegate. men, reported gate on the Penn Explorer (Penn Werner Pedersen, Shipping) request­ that barrels have meeting secretary, ed any Seafarer been placed on said that the old with a beef to go the aft deck for timers on board Kennedy garbage. to his department are aiding the Seafarers must delegate first. newcomers and be aboard the Del Norte (Delta) Meeting Secre­ Pedersen showing them the one hour before sailing at each tary Z. A. Markropes. Seafarers were reminded to port, ship's delegate Roland Hebris reported. Ac­ keep the ship clean and take good ert informed his shipmates. The cording to C. E. care of the linen. The vessel is voyage was "quiet" and Hebert Markris Owens, meeting headed for India and a request was said the men hope it will be more chairman, all the made for some LOGS and over­ of the same. A $1 donation was Seafarers aboard have pitched in time sheets. Department delegates set for the ship fund and $4 for the movie fund. Victor Costel- and made it a smooth running report no beefs or disputed over­ letos was hospitalized in San Juan. ship. The food and service by the time. \t> Meeting Secretary J. W. Sumpter reported that the Captain com­ plimented the en­ tire crew of the Penn Victory (Waterman) and "wished they would remain for the next voyage." Also coming in for praise was Abel ship's delegate H. W. Abel, who was thanked by the men for his fine job. Abel in turn thanked the men for "their co-operation in making the voyage a pleasant one." Meeting Chairman G. Mulholiand wrote that the TV antenna would be secured for protection against high winds. All the men agreed that the food was up to high SIU standards. Paul Whitlow, who is now bosun aboard the Transyork (Commodity Chartering), had to give up his ship's delegate's job to devote full time to his im­ portant new post. He was replaced by J. Robinson. Meeting Secretary Robinson R.Reyna reported that two men were hospitalized during the trip. H. Parrish, ship's treasurer, requested 9II hands to donate $ 1 towards the ship's fund. A suggestion was made to install a permanent awning, since canvas awnings are blown away in bad weather. f. A coffee can will be placed on the messhall table at payoff time, so that Meridan Victory (Water­ man) Seafarers can dispose of any loose change for the benefit of the ship's fund, treasurer Luke Ciumboll reportdamboU now down to $7.60. ixiren Rand, meeting sec­ retary, reported that no beefs or Members of SIU Lifeboat School Class No. 185, graduated after successfully completing their lifeboat training and now hold Coast Guard lifeboat endorsements. Pictured (left to right, standing) are instructor Paul McGaharn, lifeboat graduates Maurice Sherrill, Bob Connors, John Ronbyne, Codie Williams and instructor Ami Bjornsson. Seated (left to right) are Stylianos Saliaris, Erik Heimila, Richard Pickett, Robert Hester, Richard Velez and Raymond Colon, Jr. Five More SIU Men Added To Seafarers Pension List Income tax refund checks are being held for the following SIU members by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif. 94105: Margarito Borja, Winfred S. Daniel, Peter C. Onsrud, and Thomas E. Tucker. » Lionel Dunldns Please contact William J. Hentges, C/O Francis E. Sturmi Law Office, 512 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44311, in regard to a very important personal matter. —— Wayne E. Carpenter Your father, Edwin Carpenter, would like you to write to him as soon as you can at 714 Sixth Ave., N., Lake Worth, Fla., 33460. Gerald Schartei Please contact your brother, Leo, at the A. P. Green Fire Brick Company, Hedley Street, Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pa. 19137, as soon as possible. Sveere (Jim) Pederssen Please contact Mary Mackey, 140-17 84th Drive, Briarwood, Texas, as soon as you can in re­ gard to a very urgent matter. Luis Olivera Your mother Mrs. Eufemia Oliver of J-12 Coral Street, Lomas Verdes, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, would like to hear from you as soon as possible. Aboard the Raymond Reiss 'rr?5i. r.f ^ Griffith Boides Ames Johnson Another five Seafarers have been added to the SIU pension roster which insures them of financial security throughout their retirement years. The latest additions to the pension list include Edmond Cain, Theo Griffith, Ward Johnson, Steven Boides er Griffith shipped on was the Topa Topa. and Omar Ames. A wheelsman on Great Lakes Edmond Cain joined the SIU ships. Ward Johnson joined the in Norfolk and sailed for over 20 years. He was born in York, Pa., SIU in the port of Detroit. Bom and lives in Baltimore with his in Arcadia, Mich., he lives in wife, Ruth. A member of the Frankfort, Mich., with his wife, deck department, his last ship was Irma. A FOWT, Steven Boides joined the Ponce. the Union in New York. A 20Theo Griffith year SIU member, he last sailed sailed as AB since on the Iberville. Born in Greece, joining the Un­ Boides is a resident of San Fran­ ion in Mobile. He cisco with his wife, Areti. sailed for over 25 Omar Ames lives in Missouri, years. Born in where he was born. A cook and Alabama, Griffith baker, Ames joined the union in resides in Lockthe port of New York. His last hart, Ala. The Caln vessel was the Kyska. last vessel Seafar- iflpilli Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave;, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 . ' , . I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-piease pot my name on your mailing list. fPnuMnformoWon; NAME •' • STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE .... ZIP. TO AVOID DUPLICATION J If you ore an old subscriber and have a change rof address, please give yddf forrner address below} Seafarers on the Great Lakes vessel Raymond Reiss pose for pho­ tographer while the ship lies at anchor in Duluth. From left to right: Burt Knutson, oiler, Carl Shircel, wheelsman, Morley Scott, OS, and Gary Loomis, watch. The men reported smooth sailing. �Page Twentr-two SEAFARERS LOG Retired Seafarer's Model Ships Ineiude Brig He Onee Sailed On Great works of art command a stiff purchase price and usually are coveted by museums which exist by the grace of wealthy benefactors, or by millionaire hobbyists who collect art treasures as a fisher­ man collects lures. A model of the brigantine Aloha, which was carved by retired Seafarer Carl Martenson, resides in the home of millionaire Curtiss James, and unlike a Rembrandt, it is unpurchasable. The 81-year-old seafarer's skills range from the knitting of a can­ vas ditty bag or sail makers tool bag, to the creation of oil paint­ ings, to the carving of model ships and wooden cabinets. Martenson's skill is entirely selftaught. A shipyard owned by his father and six uncles in Goteborg, Sweden, was the center of his childhood environment. "I learned sail making and cabinet making there," Martenson explained, "and with all the ships around it wasn't too long before I started to carve ship's models out of wood." One of the retired seafarer's prized possessions is the handknitted ditty bag which contains oil paintings of the America Cup Yacht race contestants, the In­ trepid and the Dame Pattie. IBs Best Work Perhaps his best work concerns the Aloha, owned by Arthur Curtiss James, a millionaire who made his money in the copper mines of Chile. "I made a model of the Aloha out of wood," Mar­ tenson said. "The sails were also made out of wood and I sand­ papered them into a full position to simulate a wind-blown effect. It took 22 months to make." The most unique part of the model was the electric lights on the ship, used to highlight the inside features, such as skylights, cabin, crew's quarters, port holes and the saloon. All vyho have seen the model agreed it was one of the best of its kind they had ever seen. Martenson was an AB on Brigan­ tine Aloha. The ship was scrapped prior to World War II, he said. Brother Martenson got his job on the brig through a crimp outfit called Apple's, located in New York City. They supplied uni­ forms, crews and supplies for var­ ious kinds of vessels and James wanted an experienced crew on his ship. Retired Seafarer Carl Martenson shows ditty bag he made to fellow Seafarers at the New York hall. The bag is hand-made out of canvas and oil painted. It shows the yachts Intrepid and Dame Pattie, along with the trophy Cup that they competed for. This is one of many models and paintings he's made during a period of some 60 years. and two former competitors for the America's Cup. Brother Mar­ tenson worked for a few years on this model and was 74 when it was completed. Always interested in yachting, he did some racing years ago in the New England area. "I was sailing master on some six meter yachts and two-masted schoon­ ers." The yachts had from five to nine crewmen, and I won my share of races." A number of individuals have purchased his work, but he is most fond of a framed shadow box he made that was bought by a Masonic Lodge in Illinois. Martenson's own sailing career included trips on ships for the old Morgan Line in New York. He sailed on steamers with such names as Antilus, Excelsior, Creole, Mormus and Coomus. He was a frequent traveller on the New Orleans to Havana run. He also worked as a pilot on tug boats in New York harbor. Brother Martenson plans to go on carving ship models. "It's getting a little difficult now," he said with a smile. Entry Rating Class No. 12 Work Goes On The Aloha was the basis for another fine piece of work. In addition to the ship model, Mar­ tenson used putty and plaster to simulate water, and had a painted background of sky, and three ships. He made a show case for the model with a mermaid at the top, hand-carved with a pen-knife. The three ships are a clipper ship. Please include Idents on Pictures to LOG i V Seafarers who send in pic­ tures to the LOG are urged to please include identifications of Seafarers and any other individuals included in the picture. In the past few weeks, the LOG has received many fine pictures of SIU crews which unfortunately did not include identifications. The LOG would like to run as many pictures of SIU crews as they receive and identifi­ cations are necessary. With a background of part of the facilities of SIU Lifeboat School at Mill Basin as a backdrop, the members of the Trainee Class 12 proudly pose. They are (seated, left to right) M. Slater, R. Goodman, D. Westfall, L. Powell, B. Moradlia, D. Corp. Center row, I. to r.. Instructor Paul McGaharn, D. Allen, C. Jackson, J. McGuire, C. Parker, D. Campbell, instructor Ami Bjornsson. Rear row, I. to r., H, Martin, J. McQuade, D. Beard, A. Vlanovsky, J. Nicholson, and S. Stephens. September 29, 1967 FINAL DEPARTURES Vernon McLean, 65: Death claimed Brother McLean on June 15, at Riverside Hospital, Toledo, Y Ohio. A Great Lakes District Seafarer, Brother McLean joined the Union in De­ troit. He sailed as a wheelsman and was employed by the American Steamship Com­ pany. A native of Michigan, Mc­ Lean lived in Oregon, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Mary. Burial was in the Sunset Me­ morial Park Cemetery, "North Olmstead, Ohio. James Davis, 63: Seafarer Davis died on August 4, at the USPHS Hospital, Balti­ more, Md. He was bora in Lil­ ian, Va., and was a resident of Reedville, Va. Davis joined the union in Balti­ more and ^iled with the SIU for over 25 years. He was an FWT and last sailed on the Pennmar. Surviving is his wife, Clara. Bur­ ial was in Roseland Cemetery, Reedville, Va. 4^ Richard Toler, 43: Seafarer Toler passed away on August 21, in Honolulu, Ha­ waii, while sailing as an oiler on the Ocean Pioneer. The vessel was docked in Hono­ lulu at the time of death. Toler was born in Paragould, Arkansas, and lived in Vineland, N.J. He joined the union in Seattle. Sur­ viving is his wife, Alice. — 4/ — Joseph Ifsits, 54: Heart disease claimed the life of Seafarer Ifsits on August 22, in Northampton, Penn. A native of Pennsylvania, he made his home in Hudson, N. J. Brother Ifsits sailed in the stew­ ard department as second cook. He joined the SIU in New York City. Seafarer Ifsits last ship was the Fort Aleza. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Theresa Knotz of West New York, N. J. Burial was in North­ ampton. — 4/-— Neils Hansen, 66: Heart disease claimed the life of Brother Hansen on August 13, at his home in New Orleans. Bora in Denmark, he re­ sided in New Or­ leans, where he joined the SIU in 1944. Hansen sailed as AB and his last vessel was the Del Norte. At the time of death. Brother Hansen was on an SIU pension. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette. La. —4/— John Shaski, 47: Brother Shaski died on August 10 at the Cleve­ land Clinic Hos­ pital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was employed by the • Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Shaski lived in that town. He joined the union in Sault Ste. Marie. Surviving is his wife, Anne. Burial was in the Riverside Ceme­ tery, Sault Ste. Marie. —4f— Algoot Fredrickson, 63: A coro­ nary occlusion claimed the life of Brother Fredrickson on August 4, in Superior, Wise. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Superior. Broth­ er Fredrickson joined the SIU in the port of Mil­ waukee and sailed for over 20 years. He was an oiler and last shipped on the Buckeye. The burial was in Greenwood Ceme­ tery, Superior. Calvin Wilson, 40: A lung ail­ ment caused the death of Brother Wilson in Sasebo, Japan, April 14. He was a crewmember on the Kenmar at the time of death. Born in Dalles, Oregon, Brother Wilson sailed as AB and bosun. He joined the Union in Mobile and made his home in San Carlos, Calif. He sailed on SIU ships for over 20 years. His body was re­ turned to the United States for burial. 4f —4^— Coner Haynes, 44: A heart at­ tack claimed the life of Brother Haynes, May 28, while his ship, the Globe Travel­ er, was at sea. A member of the engine depart­ ment, he sailed as FOWT. Born in Virginia, Brother Haynes lived in Baxter, Kentucky. He joined the Union in the port of New Or­ leans, and had served in the Army from 1941 to 1944. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Nolan Howard, of Baxter, Kentucky. Burial was at sea. Omer Prescott, 54: Brother Prescott passed away on August 28, at the Doc­ tor's Hospital, Mobile, Ala. Sea­ farer Prescott was born in Coffeeville, Ala., and lived in Mobile. He joined the Un­ ion in the port of Mobile. A mem­ ber of the deck department, he had sailed in the engine and stew­ ard departments. His last ship was the Bradford Isle. Brother Prescott is survived by his wife, Bessie. The burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens. �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Schedule of Membership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Oct. 10—2:30 p.m. Mobile Oct. 11—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Oct. 16—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Oct. 18- -2:00 p.m. Seattle Oct. 20- -2:00 p.m. New York . . Oct. 2—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Oct. 2—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. .Oct. 4—2:30 p.m. Detroit Oct. 13—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Oct. 9—2:30 p.m. DIRECTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Oct. 2—2:00 p.m. Alpena Oct. 2—7.00 p.m. Buffalo Oct. 2—7:00 p.m. Chicago .... Oct. 2—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. .Oct. 2—7:00 p.m. Duluth Oct 2—7:00 p.m. Frankfort .. .Oct. 2—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ... .Oct 10—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Oct 12—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo Oct. 11—7:30 p.m. Duluth Oct 13—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ...Oct 13—7:30p.m. Toledo Oct 13—7:30 p.m. Detroit Oct. 9—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..Oct. 9—^7:30p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Oct. 10—5:00 p.m. Mobile Oct. 10—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Oct. 10—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Oct. 4—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Oct 5—5:00 p.m. Houston .... Oct 9—5:00 p.m. PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindiey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md \\ United Industrial Workers New Orleans Oct 10—7:00 p.m. Mobile Oct 11—7:00 p.m. New YOTII ..Oct 2—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Oct 3—7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. .Oct 4—7:00 p.m. ^Houston ...Oct 9—^7:00p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple. Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. • Meetinar held at Labor Temple. New­ port News. 4 Meeting held at Galveston wharves. 127 River St. EL 4-3414 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Wakhinqton St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich . P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JERSEY CITY, N.J MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La MERIDIAN VICTORY (Waterman), August 27—Chairman, Luke Giambdi; Secretary, Loren Rand. Ship's delegate thanked the crew for their cooperation. No disputed OT or beefs were reported by the department delegates. $7.60 in ship's fund. ARIZPA (Sea-Lund), September 9— Chairman, F. Cannella; Secretary C. Yow. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Repair list to be dis­ cussed with patrolman. SEAFARER (Marine Carriers), Sep­ tember 2—Chairman, E. A. LaRoda; Sec­ retary, Werner M. Pedersen. Brother Wilber Newson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Oldtimers on board ship were asked to help the new men and show them the ropes and work together. PENN EXPORTER (Pcnn Shipping), July 30—Chairman, C. E. Owens; Secre­ tary, Z. A. Markris. Brother Henry W. Miller was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Everything is running smoothly. Men in engine department want to know why the fans that were purchased for the fireroom have not been installed. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward^ de­ partment for the fine food and service. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Sep­ tember 3—Chairman, Henry Sormunen ; Secretary, Henry Sormunen. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. $52.50 in ship's fund. Motion made to ask headquarters for some retirement plan, and not a disability plan. KENT (Corsair), August 6—Chairman, N. Early; Secretary, Thomas Bolton. Dis­ cussion held about water shortage on long run from U.S. Gulf to India. Stew­ ard department thanked the crew for keeping messhall clean. 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass JACKSONVILLE, Fla Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Oct. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Oct 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Oct. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Sept. 9—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. 475 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-4400 ROBIN KIRK (Hoore-McCormack), September 17—Chairman, H. F. Jaynea; Secretary, Everett Perry. $17.28 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in each depart­ ment to be submitted to the patrolman. VI 3-4741 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7544 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2404 S. 4th St. DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif., 350 Friemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandei Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. . . 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan . Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters DUtrlct are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know ^ur shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority righto u contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nuil, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Batterir Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls, contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live abo^ ship. Know your contract righto, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU introlman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract righto prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mranber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deraed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetinn in all constitu­ tional ports. The posponslbility for LOG policy isves^ in an ^itorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The &ecutive Bo^ may delegate, from amaag its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. DIGHST of SIU SHIP MEETINGS SEA SCOPE (Alpine), August 27— Chairman, Ronald Hosford; Secretary, None. Most of the repairs have not been taken care of. The Captain informed crew that the rest of the repairs will be done for next trip. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. MAIDEN CREEK (Sea-Land). August 6—Chairman. W. J. Barnes; Secretary, None. One member paid off in New Orleans. One man missed ship in San Juan. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Discussion about contacting Company about relief crew in Mobile as in Port Elizabeth, N. J. WINGLESS VICTORY (Consolidated Marine), August 27—Chairman, C. M. Gray : ^cretary, D. Gemeiner. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother R. Dougherty was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a job well done. PENN VICTORY (Waterman), Septem­ ber 3—Chairman, G. Muholland ; Secre­ tary, J. W. Sumpter. Disputed OT regard­ ing restriction to the ship in Panama while bunkering, to be settled by patrol­ man. The Captain complimented the en­ tire crew and wishes that they would all remain for the next voyage. The ship's delegate thanked the crew for their co­ operation and making the voyage pleasant. Vote of thanks given to entire steward department and a special vote of thanks to the steward, chief cook, third cook and the baker, for the menus and excellent preparation of food. Page Twenly-three MAIDEN CREEK (Sea-Land), Septem­ ber 3—Chairman. W. J. Barnes; Secre­ tary, S. A. Solomon, Sr. Pension Plan was discussed. Suggestion made that all SIU members receive port time in all ports after 6 P.M. and before 8 A.M. as, other unions give. Request for shore gang' in Mobile on sea-land ships as in Port Elizabeth, N. J. TRANSONTARIO (Hudson Water­ ways), August 25—Chairman, Richard D. Runkle; Secretary, Kazmirz Lynch. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion made to request the Union to negotiate for minimum of 30 days bonus in Vietnam area to insure full complement. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate, Kazmirz Lynch. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Sep­ tember 3—Chairman. None; Secretary, W. E. Richardson. No major beefs re­ ported by ship's delegate. Ship badly in need of fumigation for roaches. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DEL NORTE (Delta), August 6—Chair­ man. Reuben Belletty; Secretary. Bill Kaiser. No beefs reported by department delegates. $48.00 in ship's fund and $84.00 in movie fund. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the contract committee in regard to having a $250.00 pension as have other maritime unions. Brother Jean Latapie was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vnte of thanks was extended to the plumber and electrician for repairing the movie projector. Vote of thanks to all departments for doing a good job. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian). August 27—Chairman, Michael Loretto; Secre­ tary. Michael Loretto. $97.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. One man missed ship in Hong Kong and rejoined ship in Saigon. Ship needs to be fumigated for roaches. STEEL AGE (Isthmian). September 4— Chairman. Harold E. Rosecrans; Secre­ tary. Harold E. Rosecrans. $7.80 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by engine and steward department delegates. Minor beef in deck department to be settled by patrol­ man. Motion made to revise pension plan (A) An SIU member with 20 years or more of membership and minimum of 12 years sea time on SlU-contracted ships shall be deemed eligible for retirement. (B) Increase pension to $250.00 per month. Motion made that SlU-contracted companies shall abandon issuance of trav­ elers checks and issue U.S. monies on draws. SAINT CHRISTOPHER (St. Lawrence Carriers), August 31—Chairman, Edward Ellis; Secretary, Ralph Collier. $5.80 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department. Also a vote of thanks was given to Brother Edward Ellis, ship's delegate, for doing a wonderful job. MALDEN VICTORY (Alcoa), August 27—Chairman, Mr. O'Neill; Secretary, Mr. Thomas. $30.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion made for retirement plan for those with 20 years in the Union and the required sea time at $300.00 a month. MADAKET (Waterman), August 6— Chairman, Joseph N. Rioux; Secretary, Leroy W. Bird. Special vote of than^ was given to the baker for his efforts in trying to give some stabilization to the galley and the steward department, in general. Too much agitation in the stew­ ard department, with poor management. Steward's ability to run a department should be check^. $30.00 in ship's fund. COSMOS TRADER (Admanthos Ship­ ping). August 28—Chairman, B. (Mike) Toner ; Secretary, Bob Stearns, Jr. Ship's delegate reported that there were no major beefs. It was suggested that the ship be fumigated for rats, mice and insects. MALDEN VICTORY (Alcoa), August 27—Chairman, O'Neill; Secretary, Thom­ as. $30.00 in ship's fund. Motion made for retirement plan for those with 20 years in the Union and the required sea time at $300.00 per month. Launch serv­ ice beef referred to headquarters. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publUhes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this - constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarteFS. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good staudL r through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal righto in employment and as members of the SIU. These righto are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer maiy he discriminated against because of race, creed, color, natioual or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal righto to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic ri^to of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To thieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was establUh^. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any Ume a Seafarer feeU that any of the above righto have been violated, or that he has been denied his cenetltutienal right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immsdiately notify SIU President Paul HaU at headquarters by certUed mail, return receipt requested. fe;-: UNEAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) —— Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) ^ Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) <|> White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Root and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Stariite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) ^ ,• } �Vol. XXiX No. 20 SEAFAREaSS*L06 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO* 1967 SlU SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS INNERS of the annual SIU Scholarship awards over the last 14 years have consistently dis­ played a well-rounded combinaton of high academic achievement during their secondary and high school careers as well as outstanding records in community and church affairs. Since the inception of the Seafarers scholarship program it has attracted students of high intellect, character and ability. All recipients of the $6,000 grants for college-level education have continued to display these standards not only during their college years but in later professional, family and civic life as well. Five SIU scholarships are awarded each year and may be* used for studies at any university or college in the United States, or its possessions, in any chosen academic field. Generaly recognized as one of the most liberal, no-strings-attached programs in the country, the Union's scholarship plan has made it possible for former winners to pursue successful careers in law, teaching, medicine and engineering— to mention just a few. All Seafarers, with a minimum of three years seatime on SlU-contracted ships, are eligible to compete for the scholarships as well as all academically quali­ fied sons and daughters of eligible SIU members. To date, 24 awards have gone to Seafarers and 49 to their youngsters. This year's winners—whose names were announced last May—are all children of Seafarers. As it hap­ pens the two girls and three boys all aspire to pro­ fessions in the sciences. Planning a career as a teacher of mathematics is 16-year-old Lisa Cresci of Jamaica, New York. Lisa, the granddaughter and legal dependent of Sea­ farer Peter Gonzales, spent the first eight years of her school life at the Immaculate Conception School in Jamaica and graduated in 1963 with medals in Gen­ eral Excellence and Music. From there she entered high school at the Mary Louis Academy from which she was graduatbd last June with what is considered the highest diploma granted in the state—a New York State Regents diploma with "Special Endorsement in Scientific Subjects, with Honor." While at Mary Louis Academy, Lisa was an enthusiastic participant in such activities as the French Club, varsity basketball, the Athletic Associa­ tion, Red Cross work, the Student Service League and the National Honor Society. But her most unique activity—and the one of which she is perhaps the most proud—has been the raising of Hereford steers as a member of the 4-H Club. "While my school activities were very important," Lisa says, "I think I can safely say that 4-H work has been my greatest achievement. Fof a city girl 4-H, and particularly the raising of beef cattle, can be—and was for a long time—considered a strange activity." However, Lisa was soon able to dispel any doubts shared by, her family, teachers and other 4-H mem- W Scholarship winner Lisa Cresci poses with fine specimen of prize livestock. An outstand­ ing 4-H member, she has raised several Championship Hereford Steers since 1962. hers. She joined 4-H in the Fall of 1961 and by August of 1962 she gained the admiration of all by winning the coveted prize of Champion Hereford Steer at a state livestock show—a prize she has gone on to win every year for five straight years. Once started, Lisa's honors in 4-H continued to mount. As New York State representative at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachu­ setts, she has won first prize in showmanship four times, in haltermaking three times, for Champion Hereford Steer twice and once each in herdsmanship, judging and essay writing. President of the state 4-H club for the past two years, Lisa was also named New York State Beef Queen at the Inter­ national Livestock Show in Chicago last year, and has an overall record unequalled by any other 4-H member to date. Lisa says she would like to "thank each and every member of the SIU" for her scholarship which makes "college possible and will help my dreams to become a reality." Realization of those dreams begins this Fall at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, where Lisa will major in mathematics and minor in educa­ tion and physics. She hopes one day to teach high school math and possibly go on to earn her Masters degree. Baseball enthusiast George Thurmer gives pointers to brother, Steve, on the art of pitching a knuckleboll. George thinks hov may like to be sports broadcaster some day. George S. Thurmer, 18, of Oliver Springs, Ten­ nessee, will be a new freshman at the University of Tennessee this year with the help of his SIU scholar­ ship. The son of Seafarer George B. Thurmer, he will build his college program around studies in higher mathematics and science with an eye toward a scientific career, possibly in the communications field. Sports have always played a major part in George's life and he excelled at football, through elementary school and part of high school, until a knee injury put an end to his active participation. His interest in the game continues, however, and he is also a keen student of baseball. He says he might like to ^try his hand at baseball broadcasting for one of the networks some day. George has been a serious student in the classroom as well. He graduated from the Oliver Springs Elementary School as valedictorian, and last June was salutatorian of the class graduating from Oliver Springs High School where he was active in many of the school's clubs and associations. Although he has always lived in the same town, George likes to travel and "has visited Canada and most of the Eastern United States. An ardent camera bug, he finds these trips both educational and enjoy­ able, and hopes to travel much more widely in the future. George is very grateful for the SIU scholarship and says it "has certainly relieved the pressure of financing my college education." Bronwyn Adams, 18, will use her $6,000 SIU scholarship to take a pre-medical course at the Uni­ versity of Southwestern Louisiana. The daughter of Seafarer Edgar Adams, Jr., of Patterson, Louisiana, then plans to go on to the Louisiana State University School of Medicine where she hopes to specialize in gynecology and obstetrics. Another scholarship winner is Anthony J. Calister of Brooklyn, 17-year-old son of Seafarer Raymond Calister. He graduated with honors from Brooklyn's Canarsie High School last June and will attend Brook­ lyn College in prepara­ tion for a career as a research scientist or surgeon. Active in numerous school activities throughout his academ­ ic life, Anthony was Anthony J. Calister perhaps most outstand­ ing as a member of Canarsie High's track team. Typical of his partici­ pation in this sport was his performance as runner of the anchor quarter-mile leg of an Open-Mile Relay during the Cardinal Hayes Track Meet in the Bronx last year. He was largely responsible for his team winning a second-place silver medal in competi­ tion with the highly-rated Cardinal Hayes High School group. Bronwyn said that she is glad for the opportunity to attend the college of her choice "without placing a hardship on (her) parents" and added that she now will be able to devote full time to her studies with­ out having to take a part time job. "I am very deeply honored be­ cause I was selected to receive one of (the) scholarships." Born in Morgan Bronwyn Adams City, Louisiana, Bron­ wyn attended school in Berwick for nine years before entering Patterson High as a sophomore. A member of the Junior Honor Society, she was also assistant editor of the high school newspaper and was active in the chorus, band. Science Club, National Beta Club and her church choir. Bronwyn is a member of the International Order of the Rainbow—a society of girls who have held various offices in school affairs—and was one of six seniors honored by her teachers for inclusion in the high school Who's Who. Among her other interests are water skiing, tennis and travel. She has made many trips with her family to New Orleans and San Antonio, Texas, but con­ siders the Houston Astrodome "by far the most spectacular sight" she's seen. The fifth winner of the SIU scholarships for 1967 is Philip Shrimpton, 17-year-old son of Seafarer Jack (Aussie) Shrimpton. A member of the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club, he graduated last Spring from Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky, and will study veterinary medi­ cine at Michigan State. While at college he will join the school's R.O.T.C. program. He hopes to graduate with Philip Shrimpton an army commission and specialize later in the field of animal research under army auspices. Phil says he has been inter­ ested in animal medicine since early boyhood and feels that it has much to offer in modern scientific research into the causes of human disease. More widely traveled than most adults, Philip had been around most of the world with his father at the tender age of sbc or seven years. He enjoys all travel but was most impressed by a trip to Africa during which he visited the national game preserves of Kenya and stood within ten feet of a pride of lions to take pictures. Philip is a crack rifleman and won the 1955 Watson Trophy for excellence in marksmanship. 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Title A name given to the resource September 29, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL URGES EXTENSION OF SUBSIDIES TO BULK FLEET, RAPS CRITICS OF PLAN SIU WINS $40 WAGE PENSION INCREASES FOR RATINGS; PENSION GOES TO $250 MAGNUSON PREDICTS CONGRESS ACTION ON MARITIME REVITALIZATION PROGRAM SHIPBUILDERS OFFICIAL URGES CAUTION ON PROPOSED GOVT’ MARITIME POLICY BARTLETT RAPS ADMINISTRATION DELAY IN PRESENTING MARITIME PROGRAM GEORGE T. BROWN DEAD AT 60; HELD POSTS WITH AFL-CIO GARMATZ URGES PORT AUTHORITIES TO JOIN FIGHT AGAINST BUILD-ABROAD MEANY URGES SENATE TO PLUG GAPS IN PROPOSED SOCIAL SECURITY BILL TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION MEDICAL ADVISER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS RAPS DOCTORS’ HIGH MEDICARE FEES AFL-CIO COUNCIL MEETING FOCUSES ON PROBLEMS OF U.S. URBAN AREAS SEAFARER DUO STILL AT FIGHTING WEIGHT AFTER HOLDING CUBAN TITLE IN 30’S 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 09/29/1967 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. XXIX, No. 20 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/75a214036f515a9a8ddf04d4eeadf375.PDF 57b7ec554184c3ddab66e12cdb986c9d PDF Text Text SEAFARERSALOG Vol. XXIX No. 19 September 15, 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO IPlEm 1'^^ -a m '.^Pv; •S^ Mi. 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Not only can we in the trade union movement never afford the luxury of taking for granted that fair labor laws necessarily mean fair labor practices, the unorganized average citizen cannot sit smugly back either. Directly or indirectly every American is effected by the continuing struggle against the injustices imposed by many segments of management. Many years ago the Wagner act achieved a historic break-through by legalizing collective bargaining and providing for union repre­ sentation elections under the supervision of the National Labor Rela­ tions Board. Many companies never accepted the provisions set forth by the act and have spent the ensuing years using every trick in the book to get around it and subsequent laws which protected an em­ ployee's collective bargaining rights. The fact remains that the basic right of all workers in America is guaranteed by the law of the land. Yet in this supposedly more en­ lightened year of 1967, it takes Congressional hearings to uncover the fact that employers are still blatantly ignoring the law to an extent that one member of the subcommittee referred to the situation as like "something out of Alice in Wonderland" and commented that "even union people wouldn't believe this is still happening" unless they read the testimony. Well, we in the AFL-CIO believe it's happening and are all too well aware that labor-management relations in this country are like a nightmare to employees in some areas, particularly in the southern states and rural sections. Revitalization of the United States merchant marine could be the means of completely wiping out this nation's annual $2 billion balance of payments deficit, according to Paul Hall, president of the SIU and of the Maritime Trades Department (AFL-CIO). Writing in the September is- O sue of Maritime, official publi­ program and an infusion of rea­ modern American fleet unless we cation of the six-million- sonable amoyints of tax dollars fill the holds of those vessels with member MTD, Hall cited current and private investment capital." American import-export cargoes. figures which show only seven per Hall said that the following Turn to Foreign-Flags cent of America's export-import actions must be taken to revitalize A research study in the same trade is carried on U.S.-flag ves­ U.S. Fleet: issue of the magazine was sharply "The American fleet today is sels and referred to repeated Ad­ critical of the fact that "in the ministration warnings that "a con­ small and old—and it must be face of the need for an adequate tinued outflow of American gold modernized and enlarged to meet sealift," the U.S. has turned to seriously endangers the U.S. econ­ our continually expanding world foreign-flag ships to carry most trading position. omy." of the 77 raw materials consid­ "The new vessels joining the "As small as the role which ered by the government to be American-flag shipping now plays fleet must be built in American "strategic" to national defense. in the handling of U.S. export- yards—for that is the surest way The study reveals that 95 per import cargo," the MTD president way to reinforce our own nation­ cent of the imported bauxite, 75 wrote, "it contributes a billion al economy, prevent further de­ dollars a year to the plus side of terioration in our balance of pay­ per cent of the imported lead and ments, and assure the nation of a some 90 per cent of such crucial the balance of payments. "If American ships were carry­ shipyard capacity and a pool of materials as columbite and chroing the same proportion of U.S. skilled labor in case of national mite—which are used in the aero­ space program—are brought to cargoes which ffiey carried a emergency. dozen years ago—some 34 per "There must be enough tax dol­ this country in ships of other na­ cent there would be no balance of lars put into operating subsidies tions. payments deficit at all." so that our U.S.-flag ships can Calling this situation "totally Noting numerous press reports compete for their share of the unacceptable," the MTD said "the which picture the merchant ma­ trade with the lower-wage ship­ very nature of strategic materials rine as a "sick and dying" indus­ ping of other nations—^for it makes their carriage on Ameri­ try, Hall said that "There's noth- would be ridiculous to build a can-flag vessels imperative.". Jng so wrong with our maritime Victimized employees have kept up a steady stream of testimony industry that it can't be cured. All before the subcommittee which centers on the same general theme: it needs is a positive government the workers "want a union but the company says no." These people are threatened, intimidated and often fired without cause if they even try to organize-—the law notwithstanding. The companies in­ ST. LOUIS—While disregarding his own sJifety to reach a volved defy the law and have thus far succeeded largely in getting wounded comrade, who lay exposed to enemy fire. Van Vernon away with it. Corporate bosses such as Robert T. Stevens, president MONTREAL—The strike of Trantham III, 23, a member of the SIU's Inland Boatmen's Union of the second largest textile company in the nation, J. P. Stevens & 5,400 Canadian SIU members Co., shun requests to appear at hearings and stall in the face of against 32 of Canada's inland here, was killed in Vietnam on federal orders to reinstate employees illegally fired. the hostile fire before he ex­ shipping companies is continuing, August 7. J. P. Stevens' campaign against unionization is typical. Repre­ For his heroism in connection hausted his supply of ammuni­ as the SIU awaits action on its tion. He immediately left his sentative elections have been held in its plants, during a year-long request that Canadian - Labor with his attempt to save his com­ position to search for mwe sup­ effort by the Textile Workers to organize its employees, but they Minister John Nicholson ap­ rade and for his actions against point a Federal mediator to the enemy, PFC Trantham has plies. Shortly thereafter, he saw have been systematically sabotaged by the company through harrassposthumously been awarded the a wounded soldier lying fully ex­ ment and mass firings of more than 500 for union sympathies. The enter the strike talks. posed to the vicious enemy fire. The dispute has cenered around Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. While attempting to reach his NLRB has ruled that the company employed spies and other illegal PFC Tribitham was serving as the key issues of ship manning, comrades, PFC Trantham re­ means to upset the elections and has specifically ordered the rehiring paid leave and the twenty-four a machine gunner in defense of ceived a mortal wound. His great of 107 employees—^with full back pay, plus interest, dating from the hour work span. courage under fire inspired his time of their dismissal. SIU of Canada President Leon­ fellow soldiers to fight with in­ With the vast amounts of money and hi^-priced legal talent at its ard McLaughlin said that the bulk creased determination, until the command, management's answer to such rulings is to appeal them to of the union's demands are in the large enemy force was defeated." the highest courts. Meanwhile, the workers involved are kept without area of fringe benefits. Primary among the demands jobs or money to feed and clothe their families while the company is that two watchmen be kept on continues to thrive. the decks of all ships and that In the case of companies like J. P. Stevens, who derive a higji pro­ one watchman be assigned to the portion of their wealth from profits off government contracts, such engine rooms of new diesel a condition is even more deplorable. To' at least some degree, it puts vessels. taxpaying employees in the position of financing company actions On the issue of paid leave, against themselves and their fellow workers. the union is seeking a reduction in There can be no justification for the government to continue their the entitlement period. SAN JUAN, P.R.—Following contract with J. P. Stevens. This nation recently tightened its laws The work span issue deals with several months of negotiations. against discrimination in employment by denying government contracts the periods during which a serThe SIU of Puerto Rico recently to any company who is found to be denying employment to any per­ man is on call. At present time, signed a new three-year contract son because of their race or nationality. Great Lakes sailors can be called with Texaco Puerto Rico, Inc. on to work any eight hours during It would appear that the government does condone employment The pact provides the Texaco a twenty-four hour period. This discrimination when it applies to a worker who has been denied his Van Vemon Trantham m employees with pay raises of is a practice which has been abol­ rights because of union activity. ished in shipping on the east and his battalion's base camp seven $15.40 a month during the first Equal justice for all working Americans can be achieved only west coast and on the St. Law­ kilometers southwest of An Loc, year, $14 per month the second year and $15 monthly in the third through a strong labor union movement supported by all workers in rence Seaway. The union con­ when his position was attacked by year. every way possible. Earlier this month we celebrated Union Label siders it unfair to require a sea­ elements of the 101st North Viet­ Week—an important annual reminder for all citizens to buy only Also included is an increase in man to be on call for a full namese Regiment, using heavy twenty-four hour period, and is mortar and automatic weapons company medical plan contribu­ goods and services bearing the union label 52 weeks a year. By doing tions from the old $15 a month to this we not only help and encourage those who actively support or­ seeking to have the time-span fire. $4 weekly for each employee who ganized labor but can put damaging pressure on companies who reduced. The award of the Bronze Star The average Canadian sailor reads in part: "PFC Trantham un­ chooses the SIU plan, and up to think workers are second-class citizens to be exploited. works up to 70 hours a week and hesitatingly manned his machine the same amount for those who Unfortunately, there are many Americans—even some otherwise takes home a basic wage of only gun and began to return the fire. choose other plans. militant union members—who shop indiscriminately or forget to look Signing the contract for the for the union label. They are perhaps unaware that they are only $350 a month. He is not covered When he saw nearby positions in by the provisions of Canadian danger of being overrun by the Union were SIU negotiator Salva­ hurting themselves by giving any help at all to companies sworn to 40-hour work week, as are mem- insurgent onslaught, he complete­ dor Coll and general delegate fight unions to the last breath. Remember, just as in the ca.se of . - hers of other industries in Canada. ly disregarded his personal safety Rafael Hernandez. thousands who stay away from poll booths on election day because The union is also calling for and moved to assist his embattled The agreemefit with Texaco they think their one vote won't get a candidate elected, the indiffer­ an improved pension plan and an comrades. He fired his weapcHi was the second gained by SIU ence of individuals can cause a great deal of harm in other areas upgrading of welfare benefits. effectively and silenced much of of Puerto Rico in recent weeks. as well. ' SIU of Canada Continues Strike '.A . i i t \ •h SlU-IBU Member Killed in Vietnam, Receives Bronze Star For Bravery Puerto Rico SIU Inks 3-Yr. Pact WIdi Texaco Co. ;i . 'I �September 15, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Four More Seafarers Upgraded To Eagiaeers; Total Now 177 Curry III ^r •J. Zohar McDavitt With the graduation of four more Seafarers from the jointlysponsored SIU-MEBA District 2 School of Marine, Engineering, the total number of Searfarers who have upgraded to their engi<$>neer's license reached 177. Seafarer Charles Longworth As a result of the reciprocal Curry of Corona, New York, agreement between MEBA Dis­ earned his temporary third assis­ trict 2 and the SIU unlicensed tant license August 25, upgrading SIU men receive full credit and himself from a previous rating of complete protection for all of their FOWT. The 30-year old Seafarer accumulated pension and welfare last sailed early this year on the credits. While sailing as engineers, Jefferson City Victory. they will also receive pension and Seafarer Phillip Arthur Deck, welfare credits. As a result, upon 40, graduated as a third assis­ reaching retirement eligibility their tant engineer, having passed the pension will be paid based on United States Coast Guard Exam combined time. MEBA District 2 has waived on August 30. Though born in Detroit, Michigan, he makes his its $1,000 initiation fee for all home in Florrissant, Mo. Brother men who begin sailing as licensed Deck's most recent voyage was on engineers under the joint program the Achilles. His previous rating during the period of the Vietnam crisis. was FOWT. The joint venture, between SIU Formerly a resident of Santurce, P.R. newly-licensed Tem­ and MEBA District 2, was cre­ porary third assistant engineer ated to help .fill the increasing Frank Zohar is currently making shortage of licensed marine engi­ his home in New York City. neers on American-flag ships, After completing a voyage early which results in large part from this year on the Detroit as a chief the demands imposed on the U.S. electrician, Brother Zohar, 40, shipping industry by the war in entered the SIU-MEBA District 2 Vietnam. The upgrading program Engineering School for upgrad­ of the school is open to any mem­ ing. He received his license from bers of the engine department the U.S. Coast Guard on August over 19 years old who have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. watch stand­ 30. Robert Lee McDavitt, 41, ing time in the engine department, earned his second assistant Engi­ plus six month's experience as a neer's license from the school on wiper or the equivalent. Further September 5. This upgrades him information about the School and from the rating of pumpman, application procedures can be ob­ which is the rating he sailed tained at any SIU hall, or by with during his most recent voy­ writing to SIU headquarters at age on the Fort Hoskins. Brother 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, McDavitt is a native of McComb, New York, 11232. The phone number is (212)—HL 9-6600. Mississippi. President Signs Into Law Maritime Authorization Bill IW' WASHINGTON—President Johnson last week signed the Mari­ time Authorization bill into law. The new law, this year's first major piece of maritime legislation, calls for specific Congressional authorization of future maritime ^ Aeronautics and Space Adminis­ funds. The Administration had been tration and certain activities of the against the bill (HR-158) from Defense Department which were the beginning but finally bowed already subject to Congressional in face of the strong support for authorizing procedures. The new law requires that Con­ the measure both in the industry gress authorize all maritime pro­ and Congress, particularly in the grams before actual funds are House. voted on. Included are govern­ Representative Edward A. Gar- ment spending for the acquisition, matz (D-Md.) chairman of the construction or reconstruction of House Merchant Marine and Fish­ vessels; construction subsidies and eries Committee who originally payments for national defense fea­ introduced the bill, said the annual tures; operating subsidies; research Congressional review of merchant and development programs; mainmarine needs the law provides will tainance of the reserve fleet; fed­ be "one of the keys to revitalizing eral and state maritime training our maritime industry." He added and operation of the revolving that he considers the measure "the fund. most important piece of legisla­ Maritime administration costs tion to come before our commit­ and salaries will not come under tee for years." the authorization process, nor will Great importance has been at­ war-risk insurance and federal tached to the measure by represen­ ship mortgage funds. tatives of maritime labor as well Although the bill was intro­ as management because it puts the duced in the House, the Senate Maritime Administration on a par did not amend it and passed it with the Coast Guard, the Atomic with only brief hearings and no Energy Commission, the National floor debate. Page Three MTD Board Plans Drive to Win Sound U.S, Poiiry on Maritime NEW YORK—The Executive Board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Tirades Department took firm action at meetings here last week in support of greater protection for the job security and working conditions of American workers. The Board met September 7 ; — : — ties are lost to American shipsist these unions in every possible and 8, prior to the meeting of pers. way ... in their efforts to pre­ the AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ Import tariffs — Tariff reduc­ serve their collective bargaining cil last Monday, and dealt with rights." issues ranging from the need for tions on some 60 thousand com­ Independent MARAD — Crea­ modities imported into this coun­ a sound maritime policy to aid tion of an independent and flexi­ for the U.S. fishing industry and try will go into effect next January ble Maritime Administration 1, according to agreement under domestic shipbuilding. the Kennedy Round negotiations "which is able to report and rec­ Calling for adoption of the by member nations of the General ommend programs to the highest MTD's 20-point maritime pro­ Agreement on Tariffs and Trades echelon of our government." was gram, the Board urged all state (GATT). Within five years, the fully supported and passage of and local central bodies affiliated reduction of duty on many of House Bill 159 called for. with the AFL-CIO to organize an these items will reach 50 per cent Balance of payments — The effective membership and com­ and adversely effect American in­ MTD requested the Administra­ munity drive for Congressional dustry and its higher-paid work­ tion to do all possible to stop the support to this end. ers. Although the MTD has fa­ increase in the balance of pay­ In reaffirming MTD support of vored increased trade, it con­ ments deficit and called for a shipyard workers in their opposi­ demned the influx of cheaply strong American-built and man­ tion to "any foreign building pro­ made foreign goods which, under ned merchant marine as one of visions in a future maritime pro­ drastic duty cuts, will provide un­ the steps necessary to achieve this gram," the board urged all af­ fair competition for American goal. filiated unions "to redouble their industry.' The Board called upon Bulk carrier construction—Im­ efforts to exert effective political Congress to incorporate "mean­ mediate adoption by the govern­ and legislative efforts to insure ingful reciprocal arrangements" ment of a program to build bulk that (the) "build-abroad" philos­ protecting job opportunities and vessels was urged without waiting ophy does not become national standards of American workers in for determination of an overall policy." any agreement it approves. maritime policy. Otherwise, the Another resolution related to Maritime training — Revision Board stated, the U.S. "will abdi­ foreign shipbuilding cited the and expansion by the government cate carriage of a huge portion of 1,129 tankers and other bulk car­ of U.S. Merchant Marine Acad­ its foreign commerce." go carriers built abroad by Ameri­ emies to include facilities for Defense appropriations — All can corporations, "chiefly by the graduate studies in the advanced MTD affiliates were urged to con­ oil companies," since 1950. technology of nuclear power, ship­ tact all members of Congress to Recommendations for putting ping operations, etc., and more insure passage of House Bill the American fishing industry on research facilities were urged by 10738 which includes a provision "that none of the funds herein a more competitive basis with the the MTD Executive Board. Compulsory arbitration — The provided (for defense appropria­ more modern fishing fleets of foreign nations were also made. Board deplored the government's tions) shall be used for the con­ Noting that Russia, in 1965— interference in the continuing rail­ struction of any naval vessels in with its large ocean-going trawlers road dispute and condemned any foreign shipyards." Building naval and factory ships—had a catch imposition of compulsory arbitra­ vessels abroad would expose clas­ 3.3 million tons greater than this tion in the dispute. The resolution sified equipment and material to country, the MTD called upon said in part that the MTD "stands the world, "thus endangering the the U.S. government to enact a behind the shopcraft unions in­ security of our nation," the Exec­ modernization program to solve volved" and "fully intends to as­ utive Board said. the "plight of the United States fishing industry and those who rely upon the products of the sea in earning their livelihood." In addition to expansion of re­ search and conservation efforts, the MTD's chief demand was for the "institution of a system of tax incentives" for "vessel constmction and modernization." The threat posed by the over­ all buildup of the Russian mer­ The United States merchant marine has slipped still another chant marine, and the continuing notch in the world's shipping figures by falling to fifth place, be­ decline of America's, gave the hind Japan, as a tanker-owning nation. Executive Board cause for alarm. According to its 25th annual O It called for all affiliated inter­ tanker study, the Sun Oil Com­ weight tons in 595 vessels. In sec­ national unions to publicize the pany found that by the end of ond place is Norway with 15.3 facts and spread the warning in 1966 the Japanese had 8.9 mil­ million tons and Great Britain is addition to an urgent plea that lion dead-weight tons of tankers third with 12.3 million tons. Congress "immediately meet this The Liberian tanker leadership while the U.S. had only 8.5 mil­ challenge by passing legislation can be attributed to the large lion. calling for a crash program to number of vessels owned by U.S. Although Japan had only 185 build the necessary ships so vitally companies, which have been transtankers in her fleet at the begin­ needed by our merchant fleet." fered to the Liberian registry to ning of this year and the United Other matters of concern to States had 387, the average weight escape U.S. manning and safety maritime and the trade union of the newer Japanese vessels standards as well as to avoid movement on which the Board was 48,400 deadweight tons com­ paying taxes to the U.S. govern­ adopted resolutions included: pared with America's average of ment. The study also found a size­ Cargo Preference — Continued 22,100. The figure for the U.S. support for cargo preference laws also showed 23 fewer tankers able increase in. Russian tonnage. was urged and a demand made than in 1966 and a drop of 200,- The Soviet Union had 232 tank­ ers for a total of 3.8 million tons for "future cargo compensation 000 tons in carrying capacity. The drop from fourth place in at the beginning of this year com­ for U.S. flag vessels which are presently responding to the Viet­ tanker tonnage follows the down­ pared with 196 vessels of 3.2 mil­ nam emergency." The Agricul­ ward trend suffered in recent lion tons at the start of 1966. A slight increase in the total ture Department was scored for years by the U.S. merchant ma­ world tanker fleet was noted with rine which has also fallen off "promoting the use of foreignflag vpssels" in delivery of its car­ sharply in dry cargo shipping and a 3.524 ships of at least 2,000 gross tons in 1967 compared with goes "without provision being ship construction. Liberia is the leading tanker 3,436 the year before. Carrying made" to protect U.S. ships in the future. "As a result, thousands power, according to the Sun Oil capacity was up from 93.1 million of Ions of agricultural commodi- survey, with 22.6 million dead­ to 102.9 million tons. U.S. Sinks to Fifth Place In World Tanker Fleet �SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Still Fit to Go 10 September 15, 1967 Meany Urges Nation to Fate Up To Problems of Cities' Ghettos WASHINGTON—Riots in slums and ghettos m ade the past summer a "long sad" one, but the "tragedy" is that we still only talk about resolving the crises of our cities, AFL-CIO President George Meany stressed in a Labor Day radio address. Meany said that all Ameri- ^ who want them and need them, it developing job training programs cans must share the blame "for would put these people to work of its own in cooperation with tolerating the slums which breed doing some of the things left un­ industry and government under diseases and crime, helplessness done in America." the existing Manpower Develop­ and anger," and the responsibility Meany pointed out that the ment & Training Act, Abel noted. for not helping solve urban prob­ grants, permitted by O'Hara He cited the example of a new lems that plague the nation. would create jobs in urban im­ program begun by the Steelwork"But," he added, "let us not provement, education, hospitals, ers in cooperation with steel com­ hesitate to place the greatest reforestation and many other panies and the government that burden of responsibility where it areas of the economy where jobs will teach new skills to some 1,belongs, upon the Congress of are needed and where they "do 600 unskilled and untrained the United States. It is the Con­ not now exist." workers. gress that has failed in its re­ He also called for improve­ Beime, president of the Com­ sponsibility—failed miserably." ments in social security — "far munications Workers, told his Meany spoke over the National greater improvements" than those listeners on the American Broad­ Broadcasting Co. radio network. approved by the House—and a casting Co. network that labor Other Labor Day radio addresses, tax increase more "equitable" today is "infinitely more inter­ Chairman Emile Bruneau of Louisiana Athletic Commission (left) cuts over other radio networks, were than proposed by the Adminis­ connected and inter-twined in so­ delivered by AFL-CIO Vice Pres­ tration. cake with ex-boxing champs (l-r) Pete Herman, Jimmy Perrin and Tony ciety" than it was when the first idents I. W. Abel, Joseph A. He emphasized that it is "dis­ Labor Day parade was held back Zaie at special dinner in New Orleans SlU hall. Zaie was world Mid­ astrous in principle and false in in 1882. dleweight king, Herman a former world Bantamweight champ and Beime and Paul Hall. Congress was criticized by fact" to argue that domestic Perrin held Southern Featherweight crown. Trio came from Midwest. He ticked off labor's interest in Meany for its failure so far to progress must be sacrificed to the eliminating slums, securing "equal­ enact any of 23 programs affect­ war in Viet Nam. "It is disas­ ity" education, improving com­ ing urban problems which Pres. trous in principle because Amer­ munications, getting a fair tax Johnson proposed in January. ica cannot truly stand for the system, protecting natural re­ They include proposals for jobs, security of free people abroad if sources and helping the less for­ housing, urban renewal, educa­ it fails to provide true security for tion, civil rights, model cities pro­ its people at home. It is false in tunate areas of the world. "The fact is that there is only grams and mass transit. fact because the resources of this one substantial private organiza­ If these measures had been nation, the richest and most pow­ NEW BEDFORD—^The recent "dumping" charges leveled passed six months ago, "there tion in the United States whose erful the world has ever seen, are primary dedication is to the widest against Canadian fish exporters by James Ackert, president of the might not be a crisis today," ample for both tasks." SIUNA-aflfiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union, have prompted t|ie Meany observed. Meany concluded that there is and best interests of all the Amer­ "Most of these measures," he still time for Congress to pass the ican people"—and that organiza* Treasury Department's Bureau ^ net, f.o.b. price to purchasers said, "have been suggested, urged, vital legislation proposed ,by the tion is the labor movement, of Customs to launch an inquiry in the home market of the ex­ demanded by the AFL-CIO, not President and he urged workers Beime asserted. into fish imports from Eastern porting country, after due al­ for months but for years." Ending poverty, keeping pace to appeal to their Congressmen Canadian provinces. lowance is made for differences with technology and applying its "By far the greatest immediate for action. Ackert's "dumping" charges, in quantity and circumstances need is for jobs," Meany said. Abel, president of the Steel- benefits fairly, "building a society set forth in a letter to the United of sale. He urged passage of a bill intro­ workers, who spoke over the Co­ of unlimited opportunity and States Commissioner for Customs A reply to AFU President duced by Rep. James G. O'Hara boundless horizons" — these are in Washington, noted that such Ackert, from the office of U. S. (D-Mich.) and 76 other members lumbia Broadcasting System, also the present goals of American fish products as frozen cod fillets, Commissioner of customs, Lester of the House to provide a million underscored the importance of labor, Beirne concluded. exported from Canada to the D. Johnson, said that on the basis new jobs in a year through $4 solving urban problems and end­ Hall, who is president of the United States in tremendous of the results of a summary inves­ billion in grants to federal, state ing "the literal imprisonment of SIU and the AFL-CIO Maritime millions of Americans in the na­ quantities, are being sold at less tigation, the Bureau of Customs and local government agencies, as Trades Department, pointed to tion's ghettos." than fair market value here con­ is instituting a further, more ex­ well as non-profit groups. He emphasized the need for the important role maritime work­ trary to the Federal Antidumping tensive inquiry into the subject of The legislation would give jobs, job training and education. ers play in maintaining a life-line Act of 1921. fish imports from such Canadian "meaning and substance" to the "Our economy," he noted, "is to U.S. forces in Viet Nam. He Under the provisions of the provinces as Nova Scotia, New­ "landmark" Employment Act of producing more jobs, but the lack spoke over the Mutual Broadcast­ Antidumping Act, merchandise is foundland and Ontario. 1946 which called for a full-em­ of education and training make ing Co. considered to be sold at less than Ackert noted that "It is a rare ployment economy, Meany said. it impossible to match the jobless The "unhappy fact" is that the fair value when the net, f.o.b. occasion when a domestic indus­ "It would start," he said, "where of the slums with the new jobs nation was caught short with an price for exportation to the try is found to be justified in the task must start—by provid­ being created." inadequate merchant fleet when United States is less than the filing such a charge." ing decent jobs for Americans In addition to pressing Con­ the Vi6t Nam war was intensified, gress for strengthened manpower and the fleet is still being neg­ and training programs, labor is lected, Hall declared. CanaJim Fish 'Dumpii^' Charged By SlUNA Atlantic Fishermen SlUNA West Coast Cannery Union Signs New Pact at Quaker Oats CWU President, Steve Edney (right) and AL M. Lether. Manager of Quaker Oats Cannery at Wilming­ ton. Calif., sign new three-year contract which provides 'historic' new gains for CWU^ rnembers. Present at the signing were (l-r) standing: D, Zwolle, F. Hermosilld, ,CWU business agents': J. Perez, CWU negotiator: G. Hayes, Quaker Oats Cannerry: R. Hall and J, Upright, CWU representatives. WILMINGTON, Calif.—A new three-year contract, hailed as "the best the Cannery Workers Union of the Pacific ever nego­ tiated," by Steve Edney, president of the SIUNA-affiiiated cannery union, has been signed with the Quaker Oats Company. tory basis. Under certain condi­ The new contract, covering tions, a worker's dependents may pet-food canners in the Quaker also be covered. Oats plant here, was signed after Another unique aspect of the three months of negotiations. It contract is delegation of authority runs from September 1, 1967 to to Cannery Union negotiators to September 1, 1970. decide which of Quaker's three Under the contract, a majority pension plans is most beneficial in of the plant's workers will receive each individual case. a 30-cent hourly wage increase, Sick leave is provided for at all maintenance workers will re­ the rate of five days per year, be­ ceive a 37Vi-cent wage increase, ginning with the second year of and maintenance joiuneymen will the contract, and an increased receive a 45-cent increase in vacation schedule was also nego­ wages. A shift differential wage scale is also included in the new tiated by the* Union. Cannery Workers Union Presi­ contract. dent Edney said that the new pact The new pact includes an im­ provides inq)ortant major gains proved medical plan which pro­ for the SIUNA-aifiliated employ­ vides workers with a year of free hospitalization on a non-contribu­ ees at the Quaker Oats plant. •i '"S �September 15, 1967 Qakk Action by Lifeboat Crew Saves Sbipaiate Aboard Warrior SEAFARERS LOG Six More Seafarer Veterans Join Growing SlU Pension List George Shown above are men of S.S. Warrior who participa+ed in sea res­ cue. Standing are (l-r) Nick Tyll, wiper; Chuck Custer, messman; Agustin Castelo, oiler; George Adamisin, AB; Leo Rice, AS; and Bill Seisfield, OS. Kneeling (l-r); Vic CarabaHo, bedroom utility; James Courtney, the Chief Mate; and Jack Caskey, messman. PANAMA CITY—Fact action and fine teamwork by both crew and officers of the SlU-contracted Warrior recently saved the life of Sea­ farer Donald Cosma who fell over the side into shark-infested waters off the Panama coast. As the "man overboard" call was sounded, Captain Wayne Waldo immediately ordered a 180-degree turn while all crew members mus­ tered to their stations and readied the Number 2 lifeboat which was launched almost as quickly as Cosma was sighted in the water. At the risk" of their own lives, the nine men who manned the life­ boat pulled the floundering OS from the sea just 26 minutes after he had gone overboard. Many sharks were seen following the boat as it proceeded back to the Warrior. Captain Waldo later expressed great pride in the crew who par­ ticipated in the rescue, two of whom were first trippers. The men in the lifeboat were messmen Chuck Custer and Jack Gaskey; Augustin Castelo, oiler; Nicholas N. Tyll, wiper; Victor Caraballo, bed room util.; William Seisfield, OS; George Adamisin and Leo Rice, both AB's; and Chief Mate James Courtney. Within exactly one hour of the beginning of the incident, the War­ rior was back on course to Panama, where Brother Cosma was removed to hospital for a checkup. i :• J. SlU-Contracted Sea Pioneer Escapes Explosive Situation BEAUMONT, Texas—The SlU-contracted supertanker Sea Pioneer (Victory) gave this port a nervous time of it a couple of weeks ago when a leak in a tank bulkhead flooded the engine room with diesel fuel and threatened an explosion with 225,000 bar­ tion and along the Port Arthur rels of jet fuel and diesel oil Ship Channel. Before the vessel was moved, aboard. The ship's crew was quickly firemen from two engine compa­ evacuated and the dock area nies of the Beaumont Fire De­ around the No. 4 berth was partment poured 3,000 gallons of cleared. Just minutes after diesel water into her engine and pump fuel seepage was discovered in rooms and topped it oflf with 65 the boiler compartments, boiler gallons of foam from a generator fire% were extinguished and all truck to minimize the danger of electric power on the vessel was explosion in transit. The Sea Pioneer had taken a cut. Later in the evening two tugs violent shaking up from the ex­ from the Picton Towing Co., and plosion of a Cities Service refinery two from the Sabine Towing Co. in Lake Charles earlier in the —all contracted to the SlU-affili- week. Concussion from the blast ated Inland Boatmen's Union— slammed the ship into the wharves were carefully easing the giant T5 where it was tied up and many tanker down the Neches River to Seafarers were thrown from their an old Texaco slip opposite Port bunks. Three days later the tanker Neches. Only a Coast Guard had arrived here to take on dry officer and a Sabine pilot made cargo and deck freight before pro­ the dangerous down-channel jour­ ceeding to Bethlehem Shipyard ney aboard the Sea Pioneer, which for inspection and any needed re­ pairs. had to be steered manually. Cargo already aboard the super­ All shipping traffic from Beau­ mont to Sabine Pass was stopped tanker—175,000 barrels of Jet P4 as were coastwise barge move­ fuel and 50,000 barrels of diesel ments on the Intercoastal Canal fuel—was reportedly consigned to between the Neches River junc- Vietnam. Page Five Lewis Schmidt McNiel The names of six additional Seafarers has been added to the list of SIU men enjoying their re­ tirement years on an SIU pension. The latest additions to the growing pension list are, John Schmidt, Qaude Hayes, Wilton McNiel, William Lewis, James George and Toomas Laarents. John Schmidt joined the SIU ^ —— in Chicago and sailed as an oiler. James George sailed as deck Toomas Laarents sailed as an A resident of Chicago, Schmidt engineer since joining the SIU in AB and joined the Union in New was employed by Dunbar and New Orleans, where he lives with Orleans. He was born in Estonia Sullivan Dredging Co. He served his wife, Wilhemina. A native and resides in Baltimore, with his in the Army during World War Californian, George's last ship wife, Mary. Laarents' last ship was the Antinous. was the Steel King. II. Schmidt is a widower. Claude Hayes was a bosun and last shipped on the Alcoa Voy­ ager. Born in the British West Indies, he now lives in Mobile. Hayes joined the'Union in Mobile. Wilton McNiel joined the SIU in Mobile. He was born in Ala­ bama and is a resident of Stock­ by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, At/antic Coast Area ton, Ala. McNiel sailed as a In only one year from now, the nation will elect a new President, bosun and his last ship was the Halcyon Panther. McNiel served a new House of Representatives, and a third of the U.S. Senate. in the Army during World War II. Now is the time for organized labor to start marshalling our support William Lewis joined the Union behind those candidates favorable to our cause. I urge all Seafarers in New York and sailed in the to join the SIU and the AFL-CIO in the fight for the election of engine and deck departments for all candidates who support the ® — over 20 years. Born in New York, aims of organized labor. Talk to Shipping here has been excel­ he still lives in that city. His last your friends' about the issues, lent and the outlook for the future ship was the Azalea City. about those candidates and elected is very good. There were six pay­ men who are strong supporters of offs, six sign-ons, and one ship labor and an upgraded U.S. mer­ in transit, with no laid-up vessels. chant fleet. Contribute your dol­ Baltimore lars to COPE (the AFL-CIO's Political Action Department), c/o William Brightwell, though un­ AFL-CIO, 815 16th Street, Wash­ fit for duty now, will take any ington, D.C. 20006, or to SPAD job in the steward department as (the Seafarers Political Activity soon as he is able. He has been Department), c/o Seafarers Inter­ in the SIU 23 years and has seen national Union, 675 4th Avenue, many gains in membership bene­ WASHINGTON—A bill, plac­ Brooklyn, New York 11232. fits since he first started. ing a quota on imports of ground Red Clough, just off the Jasfish, has been introduced in the Boston mina, visited the hall to say hello House of Representatives jointly After finishing a trip on the to his old shipmates. Next stop; by Congressmen Hastings Keith R/V Conrad, John Waliack is (R.-Mass.), Wendell Wyatt (R.- back home, spending a little time a much-needed vacation at home. Russell Henry has sailed on Ore.), and A1 Ullman (D.-Ore.). to get re-acquainted with his fam­ SIU ships for the past 16 years. Keith explained that this legisla­ ily and friends before shipping His last trip was on the Seatrain tion is vital, since "the American out again. Brother Waliack has Maine to Vietnam, and he is now ground fishing industry is being been in the SIU for 20 years. taking a short vacation. He plans choked to death by foreign im­ Henry "Hank" Martin, a 25- to head for Vietnam again after ports." year man in the SIU, is presently resting up. The by-partisan legislation stip­ in drydock. He'll be raring to go ulates that the total number of Puerto Rico as soon as his doctor gives the pounds of ground fish products Connecticut became the 44th imported each year shall not be word. His last ship was the Alice state to sign an agreement with Brown, where he shipped as a more than the average number of Puerto Rico to honor unemploy­ pounds imported for the years cook. ment insurance claims made from Munroe Hail, also in the SIU 1963 and 1964. Fish blocks, por­ the island by persons who worked tions, fillets, and steaks of all for a quarter-century, is ready to in the state but have to return to ground fish except tuna, sea go and will grab the first cook's Puerto Rico for involuntary rea­ herring, and smelt, are covered job to be put on the board. The sons. Eagle'Voyager was his last ship, by the proposed quota. The Steel Chemist stopped in on which he sailed as a 3rd cook. Keith noted the vast decline of San Juan en route to Honolulu the American-produced portion of Norfolk to pick up part of the plant ma­ the ground fish market during the chinery for one of the sugar com­ Thomas Gower, 15 years in the last 16 years: "Our percentage of panies here in Puerto Rico. On SIU, just signed off after four the national ground fish market board were such old-timers as has declined from 62.9% in 1951 MSTS trips, his last one being James Keno and Stanley Swets&a. on the Robin Trent as oiler. After to, where at the present time. Jose Lopez recently shipped as United States fishermen provide a short vacation, he wants to catch a trip to Vietnam. a FWT and Frank Mateo took an only 19.2% of the ground fish AB's slot. Cecil Jeannett, an SIU member produced in this country. All the for 20 years, is on the beach now. rest is foreign imports." PhBadelpliia The Massacusetts Congressman In the meantime, he is looking for Ready and raring to go, John further noted that the proposed a short trip to Europe as bosun. Smith will take the first wiper's legislation would reserve a larger He last sailed as bosun on the job that hits the board. His last portion of the domestic market to Ocean Ulia. job was on the Globe Carrier. Charlie Phelps, who was dryNew Bedford's fishing industry, Thomas Martinez has been with which relies a great deal on docked fc»- awhile, has just re­ the Union over 20 years and sails ceived his FED. A Brother for 15 ground fish, and would aid the healthy growth of the domestic years, he is looking for an oiler's in the black gang. Tom's last ship was the Potomac. job to Northern Europe. industry as a whole. The Atlantic Coast Fisb Import Carb Urged in Hoase BUI �Page Six September 15, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG DISPATCHERS REPORT Atlantic, Gulf & Inland Waters District From Aug. 25 to Sept. 7, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groupa The Gulf Coast by Lindsay Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area The West Gulf Ports Council held its annual Pre-Labor Day Dinner-Dance in Houston recently. There were over 500 people in attendance, including representatives from the Sabine area, Galveston, Brownsville, South Carolina, Jacksonville, Florida, and New Orleans. The key speaker was U.S. Con­ Veikko (Vic) Pollaiien, whose gressman Bob Eckhardt, 8th Dis­ last ship was the Del Rio, said that trict of Texas. Other speakers he likes a ship that is on a regular were; Councilman Frank O. Man- run so he can homestead for a cuso, representing the City of spell. After he got off the Del Rio, Houston; Anthony Scotto, Vice- he went on a vacation with his President, ILA, Brooklyn, and wife and niece to North Europe, President of the New York Port where he visted his family in Maritime Council of the MTD, Finland. Vic ships in the deck (AFL-CIO); Peter M. McGavin, dept. Executive Secretary-Treasurer, •Norman (Pat) Ragas, after two Maritime Trades Department, trips on the Yellowstone, as ste­ (AFL-CIO); Roy R. Evans, Secre­ ward, is back on the beach. He tary-Treasurer, Texas AFL-CIO plans to take a short vacation and and Representative Jim Clark, then look for another steward's State Representative of Harris slot. He isn't particular about the County. run or the ship. Senator John Tower (R.-Texas) Mobile had been scheduled to attend the F. A. Pehler last sailed about sbt function but was detained by other duties. In a telegram sent to the months on the Ocean Anne. Mar­ Council expressing his regret. ried, he makes his home in Mobile Tower pledged continuing support with his wife and family. He's for MTD policies: "I have long been shipping from the Gulf area been interested in the affairs of the for the last 20 years, and sails in maritime industry, knowing of the all deck ratings from AB to Bosun. worsening plight of this most im­ portant part of our economy. I introduced a joint resolution into (the) Senate calling for the estab­ lishment of a blue ribbon com­ mittee to investigate Ibis situation and to come up with some con­ crete proposals as to how it can be solved. "One alarming thing to me is the ever increasing reliance of the Ragas United States on foreign flag ves­ sels to carry our cargo abroad, Raymond Ferriera is currently totaling more than 90 percent. The Soviet Union is building a huge registered in the deck department. fleet far larger than they need for He last spent around three months their own trade. They are seem­ on the Whitehall. Married, he ingly preparing this vast fleet to makes his home in Mobile with use as an instrument of interna­ his wife. He has been shipping as tional policy; they would then be bosun for the last 25 years. able to greatly disrupt the eco­ Currently registered in the nomic basis of ocean service upon engine department, Francis E. which we vitally depend. We must Thompson was last with the Hast­ not allow this to occur." ings on a fast trip to Vietnam. He The Greater New Orleans, has been with the SIU from the AFL-CIO, Maritime Trades De­ beginning, and ships from the partment Council of Greater New Gulf area most of the time in Orleans and Vicinity's Pre-Labor various engine ratings. He makes Day Celebration was also a huge his home in Mobile. success, with more than 600 peo­ Bevelon D. Locke is presently ple in attendance. registered in the engine depart­ The Maritime Trades E)epart- ment. He was last out on the ment of Greater New Orleans and Claiborne as an electrician for Vicinity increased its affiliates, seven months on the Puerto within the past month, with the Rican run. Making his home in acceptance of the following Un­ Mobile with his family, he has ions into the Council: Brewery been shipping from the Gulf area Workers of America, Local Num­ for many years, mostly as chief ber 165; American Radio Associa­ electrician. tion; and Glass, Bottle Blowers of John R. Tilley was on the Fanthe United States and Canada, wood but said to get off due to the Local Number 184. recent death of his wife in PensaNew Orleans cola, Fla. John has been shipping Now on the beach, Chadboume in various steward ratings over the (Chad) Grft, was on the New past 20 years. He makes his home Yorker on the New Orleans to in Pensacola. Puerto Rico run. He had been In general, shipping at Mobile waiting for the M/V Sacal Borin- has been fair, with few men on the cano, but the ship had to go into beach and no laid-up ships. drydock for repair. Houston WllHam (Ull) TiUman last sailed We all send our best wishes on the City of Alma. He made one trip on her to Vietnam, but had for a quick recovery to retired to get off due to sickness in the SIU Brother H. E. Rhodes, who's family. Bill found it a good ship now drydocked. T. Jones, recently off the Westand a good crew, and would like to have stayed on her. Now he is em Clipper, is back looking for a waiting for a short run on the chief pumpman's job. Maiden Creek or the Claiborne to In transit were the following Puerto Rico so that he can be ships: Globe Explorer, Trans close to home. He sails as Bosum Juron, Jeanlna, and Ocean Pio­ and AB. neer. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Class A Class B 8 1 56 30 13 6 20 20 13 3 9 6 2 2 14 20 36 32 49 29 14 4 46 25 26 9 306 187 TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 2 1 57 48 4 1 13 17 11 0 6 10 6 5 12 23 25 34 39 30 5 9 71 43 14 12 265 233 Class A Class B Class C 1 3 0 37 23 8 6 1 3 12 8 14 10 7 2 3 1 1 4 2 1 5 6 2 22 22 3 23 26 5 10 8 13 68 36 . 58 12 10 19 212 154 128 ilNE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED All Grou]IS Class A Class B Class C 2 1 4 34 32 18 3 1 3 15 11 9 10 3 7 1 7 0 2 4 0 5 2 3 28 17 6 18 27 2 7 9 13 48 52 72 15 10 13 185 179 150 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Totals ..... Class A Class B 7 1 15 15 4 2 20 7 3 8 5 4 4 0 16 12 26 26 21 10 1 5 42 41 20 13 184 144 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A 24 274 26 104 24 21 11 70 135 115 26 46 54 930 Class B 3 118 9 53 20 10 9 46 90 113 0 4 3 478 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 6 2 156 110 18 12 51 43 20 17 10 10 3 2 47 26 107 108 111 87 17 2 43 3 22 12 611 434 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B Class C 3 12 23 11 3 1 11 19 8 9 2 3 0 0 2 4 0 10 4 4 3 19 16 9 16 8 2 9 7 7 50 30 76 14 7 7 reO 99 123 Class A Class B 13 2 161 46 13 10 78 47 11 7 12 3 5 3 • 40 25 117 94 70 48 9 1 54 7 34 10 617 303 YO U R D O I.LA R' S WORT H Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying * I'i By Sidney Margoiius New instant food products are coming on the market faster than this column can digest them. Not that there's much to digest, since some of the ingredients are artificial. But the price is hard to swallow. Ordinary milk is expensive enough for working families this year. It's typically 26 to 30 cents a quart depending on where you live and where you buy your milk, and even more in some areas. But now food processors have learned how to package inexpensive milk powder, add fiavoring and a few synthetic vitamins, in some cases, thickeners, and sell these products at high prices as "Instant Breakfast," "Diet Milk," "Carnation Slender," "Great Shakes," and of course, our old friends Metrecal and Sego. The "instant breakfasts" and "diet milks" can be even more expensive for what you get. What you do get is shown in the list of ingredients on the package. In the case of one brand of "diet milk" selling for 89 cents for five one-pint en­ velopes, you are getting the equivalent of 20 cents worth of dry skim milk with added vitamins and flavoring. You can reconstitute ordinary dry non­ fat milk powder by mixing with water, for only 4 cents a pint compared to 18 cents a pint for "Diet Milk." Similarly, one of the leading brands of "instant breakfast"—a dry powder you mix with whole milk—again is merely nonfat dry milk, sugar, thickeners, egg yolk solids, artificial flavor and added vitamins. In fact, if you buy some of the flavored varieties, you actually get sugar as the leading ingredient. For this combination you pay at the rate of $1.10 to $1.65 a pound. That's what a box of six envelopes weighing 7.2 ounces comes to, at the 59 to 75 cents charged by various stores. The claim is that the "Instant Breakfast" powder makes milk a meal. But you get more protein— the expensive nutrient—in a breakfast of a glass of reconstituted non-fat milk, one egg and a slice or two of bread, at a cost of 8 to 9 cents, than in "Instant Breakfast" with the added milk at a cost of 18 cents. You can be fooled by some of the nomencla­ ture of ingredients if you aren't sharp. "Carna­ tion Instant Breakfast" lists as one of its main ingredients "sucrose." That, of course, is merely the chemical name for ordinary sugar. Similarly in "Great Shakes," a chocolateflavored mix which you mix with milk, the leading ingredient is sugar, followed by malted milk, cocoa and various thickeners and flavorings. You can also buy already-prepared milk shakes (By Mr. Borden) for your kids. At 17 cents for 10 ounces, this comes to 53 cents a quart for milk, with added sugar, thickeners and artificial flavor. . You even have to consider what you are really getting when you pay an extra or premium price for "richer" or "extra rich" milks. Mary Gullberg, home economist at the Berkeley, California Co­ ops, points out that small differences in milk, the amount of butterfat or even in the protein value often are not nutritionally significant. You can't get away from the fact that ordinary nonfat milk powder, at a cost of 8 to 10 cents a quart when reconstituted is probably the single best buy to use as a basis for flavored milk drinks for children, and "diet milk" for yourself. It's also a simple, inexpensive way to add protein value to regular milk; soups, baked desserts; cakes and cookies; meat patties and loaf, casseroles and other dishes. Margarine, too, which began as a low-cost alternative, now can cost almost as much as butter merely with variations in ingredients and texture. �September 15, 1967 Six Rail Shopcraft Unions Propose Wage Dispute Terms WASHINGTON—Six shopcraft unions told a special presidential board that they are willing to settle their long wage dispute with the nation's railroads on terms that are "reasonable, equitable and in the public interest." The description was given to their settlement proposal in a brief filed with the five-member board during three days of hearings into the dispute. The carriers also submitted a brief and a settlement offer. The unions, representing 137,000 workers, called for a two-year contract with a 6.5 per cent general increase the first year and five per cent the second, plus two annual raises of 12.5 cents each for all skilled workers. The railroads proposed a 6 per cent basic wage increase over 18 months. They offered only a single five-cent skill adjustment and hinged it on acceptance of a "job cvakfation" study. An earlier panel, headed by Judge Charles Fahy, had recommended an 18-month pact with a 6 per cent general wage boost and three fivecent skill increases. It rejected the idea of a "job evaluation" study. The presidential board, created by Congress in July and headed by Senator Wayne Morse (D-Ore.), is to hand down its settlement recommendations by Sept. 15. These recommendations, unless the parties reach an agreement on their own, will become binding Oct. 15. The unions' case, as presented in the brief and by Vice President Thomas Ramsey of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Work­ ers, shopcrafts' spokesman stressed that: A two-year wage contract, rather than one extending for 18 months, would be better to encourage "a period of stability in the railroad industry." "On the basis of an increase in the cost of living and an increase in productivity" the unions' proposal is fully justified. The unions asserted that a climb in living costs has more than wiped out the shopmen's last pay hike, in January, 1966; and that productivity on railroads has increased an average of 7 per cent a year, contpared to a 3.5 per cent annual rise in industry as a whole. The unions said their wage proposal actually is less than would be justified under a "catch-up" formula reflecting the full impact of changes in prices and wage adjustments for comparable work in other industries. The shopcrafts advanced wage figures showing a "tremendous gap" between wages of skilled shopmen and those of comparable skilled workers in other industries. Ramsey said that "the rates of railroad journeymen and mechanics are generally from 50 cents to $1.50 an hour under the rates paid to similar employees in other industries." Unions involved in the dispute in addition to IBEW are Railway Carmen, Machinists, Boilermakers, Sheet Metal Workers and Firemen & Oilers. They bargain jointly through the AFL-CIO Railway Em­ ployes Dept. k If '' '' 1/ * tf l' The AFL-CIO Kentucky Build­ ing Trades Council has called on state officials for strict enforce­ ment of the prevailing wage law here. State AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Sam Ezelle strongly criticized the State Labor Com­ mission for its handling of state labor laws and charged that ex­ perienced labor experts were be­ ing relegated to minor desk jobs. • p:I !•: 1• it President Johnson's War on Poverty got strong endorsement from the Montana State AFLCIO eleventh convention here. Also praising the Job Corps, a resolution declared that "the sal­ vaging of even a small percentage of delinquent boys; the education of them to take their place in the communities as responsible citi­ zens, is worth all the money spent on the entire program." • * • A1 Bilik, formerly Cincinnati area Labor Coundl president and now executive secretary of the Hamilton County Democratic -Party, is withdrawing as a candi­ date for next November's City Council elections. He is leaving his party post in order to become director of the Ohio Council of the State, County and Municipal Workers. * « The Operative Plasterers and Cement Ma^ns International As­ sociation is cooperating with the U.S. Office of Education in an Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG 18-month program in 34 states to provide 1,500 men with class­ room and on-the-job training. Some 500 unemployed men will be given a six-month course in an apprentice program while 1,000 men now working as plasterers and cement masons will have their skills upgraded. • * * Cesar Chavez, director of the AFL-CIO's United Farm Work­ ers Organizing Committee, has charged that migrating Mexican "green card" holders are be­ ing used illegally as strikebreak­ ers in the Central Valley. Chavez has called on the U.S. Depart­ ment of Labor to stop this illegal use of the immigrants. » * • Two veteran organizers in the South are retiring. They are AFL-CIO Regional Director Charles H. Gillman who served 30 years in the labor movement, and Carey Haigler, assistant di­ rector of the North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee re­ gion for the past three years. « )|e * President William Peitler of the Marble, Slate and Stone Pol­ ishers has been re-elected at the union's convention here. Nine in­ cumbent vice presidents also were re-elected, while Michael Hogan was elected to fill the tenth post left vacant by the death of Wil­ liam Mclntyre on August 13. Squeeze Play! A further blow has been dealt to the American merchant marine and to the inter­ national prestige of the United States itself with the rise by Japan to the fourth-ranking spot in tanker carrying capacity—previously held by this nation since 1961. This is just one more evidence of defeat by default. Every time a new set of sta­ tistics is released on any phase of world maritime activity, the persistent indifference and stalling on the subject by the White House becomes more obvious. While the rest of the world registers steady —and often startling—progress in shipping tonnage, the United States either shows a decline or reactivates some more old tubs from the mothball fleet as a move to lessen the scope of our inadequacies. This, instead of getting on with the urgent need for fast, modern American vessels. We are sure that no one—anywhere—can really believe that the United States would be incapable of regaining its former role of supremacy in world shipping if the hands of its maritime industry were not tied by the indifference of Administration bureaucrats. Twenty years ago our ships did dominate the seas—and the fleets of Japan, Russia and Germany were a shambles. As recently as ten years ago, we were still on top in tanker capacity. Now, however, Japan has already passed us in tanker capacity and Russia, West Germany and others are gain­ ing on the U.S. in all areas of shipping at a pace much too fast for comfort. And why are these nations — some of whom made use of American aid to start off their massive shipbuilding programs — so anxious for sea strength? Because their governments are not blind to the fact that a self-sufficient merchant marine must al­ ways play a vital role in the survival of any country, and they are doing everything they can to see to it that they acquire, and keep, such a merchant marine. The United States is not losing the world maritime race. Far from it! The United States isn't even in the race. The sad, sim­ ple truth of the matter is that the Executive Branch of the United States governmentalone among all large nations of the world— has chosen to deliberately scratch America's strong starting-gate position in the race for more than 15 years. If the continuing Vietnam conflict and the necessity of diverting more and more of our meager merchant fleet from commer­ cial shipping to the Southeast Asia sealift didn't open the eyes of the administration to how desperate our maritime situation had become, surely the recent Mid-east war and resultant closing of the Suez Canal points up the potentially dangerous position this country could be in because of inferior maritime strength. Fortunately, the United States is not de­ pendent on the Arab nations for petroleum and petroleum products but if we were and an embargo against us was ever imposed by countries controlling tankers and other ves­ sels used in our foreign trade we would not have enough ships of our own to fall back on. Only an insignificant fraction of the oil America does import is currently carried in American-flag tankers. All the rest moves either in foreign-flag ships or under runaway flags the defense department claims to have under what it calls "effective control." It is folly to believe that this so-called "effective control" could not dissolve overnight at the whim of foreign powers. This applies not only to oil but to any other dry cargo this country imports as well. In this unsettled world of shifting inter­ national alliances, the only possible way for any country to insure that its needs will be filled without interruption is to have suffi­ cient ships—under its own flag and manned by its own citizens — to fill those needs. �September 15, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight House Agriculture Committee OKs New Hieut Inspection Ueusure AFL'CIO Education Director Outlines Program Effective Member Education Program Cited as Essential to Union Growth WASHINGTON—The House Agriculture Committee has ap­ proved a meat inspectipn bill that closes some of the loopholes in the antiquated 60 year old law, but organized labor is fighting to to make the measure a whole ^ Colorado as in Connecticut." MONTREAL—An effective trade union movement must develop an education program designed lot stronger. Mayer said that the Committee to strengthen the individual union as well as strengthening the movement as a whole, AFL-CIO Ed­ The committee bill authorizes bill provides new authority over ucation Director Walter G. Davis told an international conference here. a 50-50 matching program by the fat rendereds, transportation, meat federal government and the states Speaking at the first world fbrokers, animal food manufactur­ In terms of education designed to help finance both inspection ers and wholesalers and would conference on trade union edu­ that will achieve these objectives. to strengthen the entire move­ activities and inspector training A strong, effective union in the permit federal inspection of plants, cation sponsored by the Inter­ ment, Davis pointed out that costs. but that it stops at the crucial national Confederation of Free United States, he told the 200 What it fails to do is to place point—federal inspection for vir­ Trade Unions, Davis spelled out delegates from over 50 countries, American unions today are "issue minded in terms of local and na­ the whole meat inspection pro­ the fundamentals of programs requires a national leadership at­ tional political issues, administra­ tually all meat. gram under federal direction and tuned to all of the important so­ federal control which is what the cial, political and economic mat­ tive policies of government agen­ AFL-CIO has long asked. ters affecting _ the union and the cies, economic policy, etc. The new legislation proposed These areas are important to industry to which it is related and by the House Committee would an aggressive organizing pro­ any education effort from week­ "modernize" the old 1906 Meat end institutes to summer schools gram. Inspection Act, which gives the and conferences, he said. Tied to these, he added, is the federal government inspection au­ Summing up the conference, need for an effective new member thority over meat in interstate Herbert A. Tulatz, assistant gen­ program, on-going staff training, commerce. It does not, however, eral secretary of the ICFTU, an adequately trained education give the federal government in­ termed it a "turning point for division, effective two-way com­ spection authority over meat in the tradition-bound labor move­ munication between the national intrastate commerce where it is ment" and the beginning of a "re­ union and its locals. The union now desperately needed even in must participate fully in shaping thinking of aims and methods by the states that have inspection policy at all levels and develop which the union movement could codes of their own. also a program review to update contribute towards the education­ Arnold Mayer, Legislative Rep­ tactics and strategy in reaching al needs of their communities." resentative of the Meat Cutters The conference participants its goals. and Butcher Workmen, in testi­ divided into five working groups Davis noted that in the U.S. and their reports, adopted by the mony before the House Agricul­ an educational objective is to pro­ conference, reflected a consensus ture Committee, has stressed the mote the expansion of university that labor movements must par­ high importance of a greatly labor centers, .particularly in the ticipate more in the total com­ strengthened law with basic au­ South. "It is ironic, he said, 'for munity. thority centered in the federal gov­ us to find state universities, sup­ ernment. There were recommendations ported by the workers' tax dol­ for greater coordination of activ­ Mayer noted that some 85 per lars, providing services for busi­ ities of free trade union move­ cent of meat slaughtered in the ness and management while re­ ments with the ILO and UNESCX) United States is inspected by the fusing to provide comparable federal' government now, but that as well as within the ICFTU and services for the labor movement." the remaining 15 per cent plus 25 Extensive construction operations were under way for Newport's the trade secretariats. Free and per cent of processed meat consti­ He told the conference that a equal education regardless of fi­ Wharf No. I in December, 1966. As piles were being driven tute the real problem. labor college is under considera­ nancial conditions or social status, down, prefab steel warehouses went up on concrete dock. He declared that cattle which tion by the AFL-CIO, but there integration of vocational educar could not pass federal inspection A new major port, dubbed Newport, and expected to unravel is no intention of replacing the tion into the general education are sent to uninspected plants— the "logjam" of ships'in South Vietnam's two main ports, has university "with our own" for system, leave for workers partici­ cattle that fit into the 4 D's clas­ been completed and put into operation two miles from Saigon. those universities which have con­ pating in trade union courses and sification—dead, dying, disabled cerned themselves with training guidelines for the operations of Newport is expected to speed up the lengthy "turn-around and diseased. These go into state of workers "are making a valua­ labor colleges, were among the time" of ships so that all loading, unloading, repairing, and other commerce where the consumer ble contribution." recommendations. processes can be done rapidly. At the same time, Newport more often than not is unpro­ will expedite the strengthening of the U.S. fighting forces in tected. Vietnam. "We firmly believe," he said, Before Newport was officially opened on July 10, 1967, after "that all of the industry must be two years of construction, there were only two ports available brought under inspection — and to handle the enormous volume of cargo required to fight the under inspection which operates war. The harbors—Cam Ranh Bay, with three deep-draft berths, with approximately the same rules and Saigon, with six deep-draft berths—^were overloaded with in California as in Texas, and in WASHINGTON—Three SlU-contracted companies, Sea-Land ships. Turn-around time was 30-40 days. New York as in Minnesota and in Service, Inc., Waterman Steamship Corp., and Columbia Steam­ In contrast, Newport covers a 100-acre site, has a 1,300 foot concrete barge wharf, an LCU ramp area, two LST ramps and ship Co., have acquired a total of six C-4 troopships for conver­ slips, four 600-foot concrete wharves, ei^t transit sheds total­ sion to commercial service. SEAB!4BEBafejLOG ling 192,000 square-feet, a 29,400 square-foot repair and main­ In announcing allocation of in the Reserve Fleet by the Navy Department and notice was pub­ tenance shop, and a helicopter pad. Soon to be completed are the vessels under the Ship Ex­ lished last May of their avail­ Sept. 15. 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 19 a 1,500 kilowatt power-house, a 700-man messhall, and a 30,000 change Program, Acting Maritime ability for trade out under the OiBcial Publication of the square-foot operations building. At present, Newport has an un­ Administrator J. W. Gulick said Ship Exchange Program. They Seafarers International Union loading capacity of 6,000 tons per day. It can accommodate "We are pleased with the produc­ had been previously withheld from of North America, simultaneously two LCM's at a ramp, seven barges at a concrete Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes tivity of the design of the pro­ a group of 25 C-4's offered under and Inland Waters District, wharf, two LST's at a slip, and four ocean-going vessels with one posed conversion." He added that the program in June 1966 until AFL-CIO at each 600-foot concrete wharf. "when completed, these ships the MSTS decided whether or not Executive Board Though there were difficulties involved in the port's construc­ should greatly improve the service PAUL HALL, President to convert them to containerships tion, such as the need for massive importing from other areas CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD available to U.S. shippers in sev­ Exec. Vice-Pree. Vice-President for use in Vietnam. The other 15 of sand for the river bed, they were outweighed by the port's eral important trades." AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS vessels were released for commer­ strategic importance. It is close to the Bien Hoa highway and Sec.-Treas. Vice-President Waterman will convert the cial service by the Navy last April. ROBERT MATTHEWS bridge, which facilitate movement of supplies to the troops. And General A. W. Brewster and the Vice-President Three other SlU-contracted because none of its cargoes have to travel by truck through Sai­ General C. H. Muir to dry cargo HERBERT BRAND companies, Merrimac Transport, gon's narrow streets, which is a major hindrance to the Saigon Director of Organizing and ships for use in its foreign and Publications Victory Transport and Hudson port's operations, increased materiel flow is expedited. domestic trade routes. Managing Editor Waterways were recently allo­ The U.S. Commander in Vietnam, General William West­ The Generals B. E. Aultman, MIKE POLLACK cated one ship each under the moreland, recently visited Newport. He noted that not only will M. N. Patrick and H. B. Freeman Stag Writers Ship Exchange Program. Newport and other facilities under construction in the country will be converted by Sea-Land into PETER WEISS help the war effort, but they will also provide for a stronger Allocations of ships from the containerships with a capacity of HARRY WITTSCHEN Vietnam economy. He said, "Every stage in the buildup of our FRANK MARGIOTTA approximately 325 containers each Reserve Fleet are made to unsubSTEVE STEINBERG armed forces here has required a corresponding buildup of the 35 feet long. The vessels are to be sidized companies based on the facilities to support them. This has involved the construction used in the company's Puerto productivity of the conversions Piklhhed biweekly at 810 Rhsde liland Annae N.E., Washlniton, D. C. 20018 by the Seafarof entire harbors to get the goods of war into this country, proposed by the companies and Rico service. eri International Union, Atlantic, Calf, Lakes logistical depots to store them, and airfields and roads to use the capabilities of the applicants. and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Columbia Steamship plans to Fearth Avenie, Brooklyn, N.V. 11232. Tel. them. But we are not only building to help the Vietnamese peo­ convert one ship for service in the Ship exchange contracts must HVaelnth 9-6600. Second class postafc paid at Washlniton, D. C. ple thwart aggression. Many of the harbors, hospitals, roads and Gulf/Far East trade and return be entered into with 90 days of FOSTHASTER'S ATTENTION: Forai 3579 support facilities we're building here will last many years beyond to the Pacific Northwest via Ma­ allocation and the conversions cards shoald be sent to Seafarers International the present conflict. When peace is restored, these facilities will Union, Atlantic, Galf, Lakes and Inland Waters laysia, Indonesia and the Phil­ must be completeit within 12 District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Ayenae, Brook­ be turned over to the Vietnamese. So. in a very real sense, we're ippines. months thereafter unless the Mar­ lyn, N.y. 11232. building for peace in Vietnam." The C-4's were among ten such itime Administration grants addi­ ships released from priority status tional time for good cause. Vietnam Ship logjam' Aided By New Port of 'Newport' Six C-4 Troopships Allocuted To Three SlU-Contructed Compumes r-T Tifrw:, �September IS, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1967 GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION FUND 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK 4. 5. 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 comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. 6. 7. CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE 1. Contributions: (a) Employer (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Ratings Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions 8. $110,035.42 71,025.73 o $ 181,061.15 —o 19,603.61 22,122.31 —o— —o— 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Page Nine (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % Real Estate Loans and Mortgages Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Total Assets 44,760.84 459,807.50 1,020,719.38 LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable .. Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) .. Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves 1,321.84 1,019,397.54 1,020,719.38 41,725.92 6,716.81 —o— —o— -o—o— 229,503.88 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations . (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries 9,551.76 (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc 1,817.09 (c) Taxes 444.17 (d) Fees and Commissions .'. 6,078.46 (e) Rent ; 1,246.86 (f) Insurance Premiums 27.74 (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums 56.00 (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Schedule attached 4,582.39 (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) —o— (b) -o(c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions —o— 21,217.34 —o— GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION FUND ATTACHMENT TO THE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Year ended March 31, 1967 Deductions from Fund Balance Item 12(h) — Other Administrative Expenses Stationery supplies and printing Postage, express and freight Telephone and telegraph Equipment rental Employee benefits Miscellaneous Repairs and maintenance Tabulating service ' Microfilming Dues and subscriptions Miscellaneous trustees' meetings expense —o— ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund STATE OF , New York COUNTY OP , Kings .and. Trustees of the Fund and affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby —o— 51,339.84 subscribe thereto. RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 841,233.50 229,503.88 51,339.84 178,164.04 Employee trustee: 1,019,397.54 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABILITIES Item ASSETS 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds * (c) Other (Specify) Accrued interest paid on bonds purchased 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Banks Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: '. $1,917.40 7.83 237.73 740.01 453.53 147.22 101.05 757.77 8.94 19.64 191.27 $4,582.39 Employer tms^: 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) $ 68,567.17 441,710.78 others (Indicate titles): $5,578.50 294.59 �Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG September 15, 1967 i fi Lakes Seafarer Receives Pension i; |.h N.LR.B. Again Raps J. P. Stevens For Violating Employees' Rights •I f Alex Dolsen (right) joins the ranks of SIU pensioners as he re­ ceives his first monthly pension chdfck from SIU Welfare Represent­ ative Dick Hollingsworth (center) in Detroit. Dolsen receives his first check as IBU Regional Director Robert Jones (left) looks on. The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative About 150 union pickets, bi-lingual placards on high, marched through the narrow streets of San Francisco's world-famous China­ town last week to "declare a war on poverty." The trade unionists gathered in Portsmouth Square to kick off the first major union organizing drive in Chinatown's long history. The city's top AFL-CIO leaders pledged "a fight to the finish Anchorage were signed on, and against substandard wages and the Penmar, Los Angeles, Maryconditions." The JGWU has as­ mar, and Herminia were in transit. serted that the women at the gar­ While shipping has be'Cn very ment factories make 70 cents an good in the last few weeks, it looks hour at the most, in violation of as though it will slacken a bit in laws requiring pay of at least the next few weeks. However, the $1.40 per hour, and work beyond presently laid-up Steel Apprentice the legal eight-hour-a-day limit. is expected to crew up next week. Clyde Miller, who has 20 The SIU is active in this cam­ paign, and is giving its strongest years as an SIU member, is now support to the IGWU relative to fit for duty after having served several months in a marine hospi­ this organizing drive. The SIUNA-affiliated Military tal. He last served on the Cosmos Sea Transport Union last week Mariner as bosun. won formal recognition to repre­ A1 Smith, a Seafarer since 1939, sent the members of the San Fran­ has retired after his last voyage cisco Public Health Service Hos­ on the Seattle where he served 20 pital. months as bosun. His many friends will miss Smitty on the ships, but San FrancisK^o they will probably see him fre­ Shipping is booming here, and quently around the union hall, Oilers, FWT's, as well as AB's, where he intends to remain active can find work. We paid off in union affairs. and signed on the following ships Gus Skendelas, a 20-year SIU during the last period: Young member, having completed his as­ America, Pan Oceanic Faith, Free signment as steward on the Sag­ America, Minot Victory, Seamar, amore Hills, is taking a short rest Steel Apprentice, Lynn Victory, before shipping out again. Halcyon Tiger, Council Groves, Wilmington Pecos, Joplin Victmy, Penmar, Beaver Victory, Elizabethport, In the past few weeks there Seatrain Carolina, Lucile Bloom- were pay-offs on the Lucille field, and Margarett Brown. Ships Bloomfield, Seatrain Maine, Sea­ in transit are the Fairport and train Texas, Margarett Brown, Depauw Victory. and Steel Artisan. Eight ships Brother Daniel O'Connor from were through in transit. Shipping Lansdowne, Pa., is waiting for an is still booming here for rated men oiler's job to hit the board, and in all departments, and the out­ when it does, he'll be aboard a look is for continued good ship­ ship within a matter of hours. ping. Brother W. J. MBtchell is just Mike Ohannesian is back in back from a month's vacation in town after a short trip on the his home town of Houston, Texas. Seatrain Puerto Rico, where he He has been an active SIU mem­ served as an AB. ber for years, and ships as an Don Bartlett re-registered here electriican. after a long trip as bosun on the Oscar Stevens, who hails from ^ngview Victory. He'll be look­ Mobile, Ala., just took the bosun's ing for a ship after a short vaca­ job for a one-year trip on the tion with his grandchildren. Trans-Eastern to the Far East. Curley Lyles is on the beach Brother Stevens has been in the here looking for a steward's slot. SIU since its inception. He was last on the Express Virginia. Seattle Edgar Mitchell is planning a The Seatrain Puerto Rico, the short vacation on the beach .after Anchorage, and the Steel Flyer getting off the Steel. Artisan. He were paid off in this period. The ships FWT and won't have any Hastings, Halauln Victory, and trouble when ready to go. The National Labor Relations Board hit J. P. Stevens & Co. with two more orders to reinstate and give back pay to employees it fired illegally to smash their union, the Textile Workers Union of America. In two unanimous decisions ^ antiunion speeches, both for a ordered reinstatement with full the NLRB added the names of one-year period, and to conduct compensation for lost pay since 18 more firing victims to the list any election for the next five years August 1966. of 89 whom the nation's second off Stevens premises. In both cases the NLRB used largest textile chain must rein­ the new simplified notice form. It The NLRB also turned down state. the union's request, made in pre­ states that "after a trial at which But Stevens—a major govern­ vious cases, that management be all sides had the chance to give ment contractor—continues to re­ ordered to bargain with the union evidence, the NLRB found .that sist two previous findings and de­ becailse its illegal conduct made a we, J. P. Stevens & Co., Inc., lays of 18 months and more are fair election impossible. violated the National Labor Rela­ still in prospect as management But the board did agree that tions Act and ordered us to post takes the cases through court ap­ Stevens should read the NLRB this notice to inform our em­ peals. notice to assembled employees, or ployees of their rights." In the latest rulings, the board permit an NLRB agent to do so; The notices conclude: "We will upheld Trial Examiner Boyd Lee- mail copies of the notice to em­ give back to these employees their dom's landmark decision of last ployees of all its North Carolina jobs and seniority, and we'll make Jan. 31 and Examiner Thomas A. and South Carolina plants; and up the pay they lost and also pay Ricci's finding of Mar. 23 that give the TWUA access to plant them 6 per cent interest." Stevens management violated the bulletin boards for one year. Employees of Stevens and other labor law repeatedly and deliber­ firms recently testified before a The case heard by Leedom in­ ately to thwart TWUA's 1963-66 volved Stevens plants in Green­ House Labor subcommittee on Carolina organizing campaigns. ville, S.C., and Roanoke Rapids, the illegal acts of management. AFL-CIO Director of Organi­ N.C. Ricci held hearings involving Two employees of a New Orleans zation William L. Kircher said of discharges at those two plants and firm—J. H. Rutter-Rex Co.—said the findings—the fourth in 17 one in Rock Hill, S.C. He ruled they have waited 12 years for re­ months against Stevens—that they that three union members had instatement and backpay ordered demonstrate once again that a been fired on phony grounds and by the board and a court. rich corporation can commit "eco­ nomic mayhem" against its work­ ers "and not only get by with it_ but continue to get fat contracts" from the U.S. Former NLRB Chairman Leedom was NLRB chairman in the Republican Administration of former President Eisenhower, when Stevens President Robert T. Stevens was secretary of the Army. Leedom's decision scored management not only for repeat­ edly violating employee rights, but also for setting policies that he said led many company super­ visors to lie on the witness stand. Upholding his findings in the main, the board noted Leedom's opinion: "I have the inescapable . . . conviction . . . that many of the witnesses called by (management) testified as they did pursuant to a policy, made at a higher level of management than theirs, to defeat this union's organizational effort ... at the cost, if necessary, of committing unfair labor practices and then denying the unlawful acts." The witnesses followed a pat­ tern, Leedom observed, of believ­ ing they were engaged in a crusade "to overcome a common enemy," unionism, and "so either believing or rationalizing that their position is just, they engage in the common error of fighting real or pretended 'evil' with evil." Leedom had ordered reinstate­ ment with backpay for 13 unlaw­ fully fired employees. The board added names of two more workers and dismissed the complaint as to seven others. Also it sustained un­ ion objections to company con­ duct in an election held Mar. 9, 1966, at the Dunean plant of Stevens in Greenville, S.C., and ordered a new vote when the NLRB regional director deems the atmosphere conducive to a fair election. The board denied special rem­ edies sought for the first time by the TWUA—to give the unions apcess to Stevens perking Jots and equal time to reply , to company If!'• •'J .r 4 Soviet Maritime Union OfUtiai Predkts Rapid Fleet Expansion Not only has the Soviet Union risen from 12th to sixth place— just behind the United States—among the shipping nations of the world since 1959, but it is confident of a further maritime transport increase of 180 per cent by the end of its current five year plan in 1970, a Russian labor leader declared recently. G. Sayenko, president of the Central Council of Sea and River Transport Worker's Union of the USSR, wrote of his nation's maritime progress in the July Quarterly Review of the Trade Union International of Transport, Port and Fishery Workers, published in Prague. He predicted that the Soviet fleet will con­ tinue to "grow at a rapid rate over the coming years." Recalling that World War II had caused serious damage to [Russia's fleet and left her major ports in near total destruction, Sayenko said that "even 10 years after the end of the war our fieet had only some 150 ocean-going ships," but today the Soviet Union "has over 1,300 ships ships totaling about 7 million tons." "The creation of a powerful modern fleet is a great victory for our country which has put an end to the political and economic dependence of our country in the field of maritime transport," the Russian unionist continued. "The transport of exports or imports sold or bought on condi­ tion that they can be transported by the Soviet partner can be fully handled by Soviet shipping. The carriage of freight by foreign ships takes place, generally speaking, when Soviet ships can be used more rationally to carry goods for foreign owners, and not because of lack of shipping." Although Sayenko's article dwells at some length on the Com­ munist line and the so-called "bright future" of the Russian sys­ tem, it does show clearly the full support given by the Soviet government to all phases of its merchant marine and the deter­ mination of that government to eventually dominate the seas. Sayenko points to Russian efforts toward making life at sea more attractive to crew members by building modern ships with all the latest facilities for their safety and comfort—including air conditioning, one or two-berth cabins, rest rooms, libraries, etc. He backs his claim that the Soviet fleet is manned by highly qualified crews by listing government-backed maritime training institutions: "There are four high schools, 12 nautical secondary schools and two technical schools for further training of seamen —and they have many facilities for continuing their studies by correspondence courses." While Russian wages and living standards cannot be compared with those enjoyed by Americans, Sayenko gives an interesting insight into the favored status of maritime workers within the framework of the Soviet system. "From 1959 to 1965 seaman's wages rose by 33 per cent, and those of port workers by 24 per cent," he said. During the sam» years "investments in house building and cultural facilities for maritime transport workers amounted to more tl:an 240 million rubles (and) more than 80,000 maritime transport workers' families received new flats." 11 �September 15, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG SlU Patrolmen Service Lakes Ship SlU Lakes District patrolman George Telegrades and Scottie Aubusson service the SlU-contracted ship, Reiss Brothers. The tanker was one of several ships being serviced in Detroit during July. V • The Great Lakes by Fred^rnen,Secretery-Treesurer,6reat Lakes ""i .• i'i' Negotiations with the Ann Arbor Railroad have finally been completed and the contract has been ratified by SIU crewmembers who work aboard the three car ferries that service the port of Frankfort and the Wisconsin shore line. The total money package, including 74 cents a day in welfare and pension contributions, ranges from 29 VA cents per hour ^ for wheelsmen and oilers, down to together with shipboard promo­ 2414 cents per hour for entry tions, all of the vessels have been ratings. The wage increase is re­ sailing with a full complement. We regret that old-timer Mar­ troactive as of January 1, 1967. The SIU Great Lakes District tin Dahl recently passed away scored a major victory recently after a short illness. Martin was when the Ohio Industry and Labor an IBU member and at 74 retired Committee, by a 9 to 3 vote, ap­ after racking up some 45 years of proved the unemployment bill for tugging and dredging. Our new building in Chicago, seamen. House Bill No. 427 now goes before the House Rules Com­ located at 1306 South Michigan mittee, which has the authority to Avenue, is almost completed. The clear the bill for a House vote. clinic has had all the finishing This is the first time an unemploy­ touches done and the grand open­ ment bill for Ohio seamen has ing will be announced in the near ever been approved by a commit­ future. Our taxi-driver affiliate, DUOC tee. We urge all SIU members 777, has already moved into the and their families to continue to write to the Ohio legislators asking second floor and is now operat­ ing at the new address. final support of this bill. Detroit We recently paid off the Bea­ trice Victory after a four-month voyage and we are happy to re­ port that this was a smooth pay­ off. In addition, the Delaware paid off on coastwise articles. The Beatrice Victory sailed last week and we hope to have the Dela­ ware on its way soon. Both ves­ sels are carrying military cargo to Vietnam. Some of the oldtimers who shipped aboard these vessels are Joe Rollins, night cook and baker. Bill Cowan, chief cook, Hubert Kams, steward, and Har­ old Pilkey, bridgeman. Cleveland Although things have slowed down, shipping has been going at a steady pace, with all book men in this area working. As of this date, we are still waiting for word from the NLRB as to the start of the PickandsMather election. Smooth sailing to all. Chicago Shipping has been steady this period, with calls for rated jobs taking priority. We have managed to fill the majority of them, and Duluth Shipping in Duluth is very slow, but should pick up with the fittingopt of the James Ferris, which was laid up for a week. Ken Lund just shipped on the Trans-Eastern as cook and baker. He is flying to Japan to catch that ship. The grain strike has gone into its fifteenth day with no settlement in sight. There is a meeting sched­ uled for this week. Alpena Shipping in the port of Alpena has kept a steady pace. It is still very difficult to fill rated jobs. We have Otto Zarske, porter, on the beach waiting for that spe­ cial ship. Hope you won't have to wait too long. Otto. Buffalo Because of the grain strike in Duluth, this port has not had many vessels down this way for the past week or so. On the local scene, the. grain elevator local is still negotiating with Cargill Elevator and has not agreed to a settlement. However, there is no indication at this time that there will be a strike. Page Eleven AFL-CIO Fully Behind U.S. Effort In Vietnam, Wurf Tells British TUC BRIGHTON, England—Tfie AFL-CTO "stands four square" behind the United States effort to defend freedom in South Vietnam, President Jerry Wurf of the State, County & Municipal Employees told the British Trade Union Congress here. Wurf, an AFL-CIO fraternal 'As free workers," Wurf de­ strongly supporting programs "to delegate to the annual TUC clared, "you and we know that keep us moving still further meeting, also emphasized that there can be no just or enduring along." America has no economic, politi­ He cited legislation enacted to cal, or territorial designs in Viet­ peace as long as millions are in poverty or denied their individual assure equal employment, public nam or anywhere in Southeast dignity and human and national accommodations, financial aid to Asia, and "has welcomed every freedom." schools and job training as ex­ move for ending the war through He described "bread, peace and amples of process to benefit negotiations." Negroes. President William J. Pachler of freedom" as the ideal that "ce­ "But we must do more," Pach­ the Utility Workers — Wurf's ments" the AFL-CIO, the TUC and other free labor movements ler continued. "And in the view of fellow fraternal delegate — re­ in cooperation. He .pledged that the AFL-CIO that means stepping ported on U.S. labor's continuing up public investment to create push for economic and social American labor "will spare no ef­ progress in our "highly urbanized, fort to strengthen the free trade more jobs, to improve our edu­ high-industrialized and technolog­ union partnership of workers of cation systems, and to build more every race, creed, color and con­ and better housing." ically-advanced society." tinent." Pachler hit out at Stokely CarPachler particularly stressed michael, the self-styled Negro Wurf scored France's General labor's determination to advance leader "who carried his message equality, end racial discrimina­ De Gaulle for his "hostile" atti­ of violence to your shores just a tude toward the U.S. and Britain. tion, reduce poverty and rehabili­ few months ago." tate and rebuild the nation's He also deplored DeGaulle's ef­ fort to blame Israel for the Mid­ Describing Carmichael as one slums. east war and his intervention in who "offers no solution, no rem­ In discussing U.S. policy on the affairs of Canada. edy and no program except one Vietnam, Wurf quoted a recent "He does not speak for the that preaches hate and destruc­ address by the Socialist Prime French people when he follows a tion," Pachler added: Minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan policy of rewarding their enemies "Fortunately, despite the im­ Yew, whom he described as an and punishing their friends," pression he tries to create, he rep­ "authentic voice of the Asian Wurf suggested. resents few people, and he rep­ peoples." . Pachler said that progress has resents none at all who are sin­ In a speech at Singapore Uni­ been made in the U.S. toward cerely concerned—as is the labor versity, Yew said "A United eliminating discrimination and movement—^with creating a socie­ States withdrawal would greatly poverty even though there "re­ ty in which a man's position de­ hurt the small and middle fishes mains a very long way to go." pends on his abilities and talent in Asia. ... I don't believe that The AFL-CIO, he added, is and not his color." the U.S. can withdraw from Viet­ nam early or in haste. ... If South Vietnam is erased from the globe, what would be the fate of Laos and other friendly na­ tions in Southeast Asia? "Every day hundreds ... die on the battlefield. For what? Just A 3,080-ton Danish merchant ship was recently salvaged from to defend Vietnam. No, also to 114 feet of freezing Greenland water by means of air-filled plastic prevent another Vietnam." bubbles no larger than a pea. Wurf said that the "shortcom­ The new technique, developed® per cent of the ship's weight was ings" of the United Nations, as by Danish engineers, makes use supported by the bubbles and the illustrated by the recent Middle East crisis, should not cause de­ of polystyrene which is boiled to salvage boats were able to bring spair but should spur a more de­ form the small bubbles. The her to the surface. The Martin S. termined effort "to build the UN bubbles are then pumped through was then towed to Nakskov, Den­ into an effective instrument for a hose into the hull of a sunken mark, for repairs. A spokesman for the salvage preserving peace and promoting vessel. Last April, the Martin S., broke company said the plastic bubbles human rights and freedom." her moorings and settled in the are not likely to replace usual sal­ 32-degree water of Sukkertoppen vage methods but will be reserved Harbor, West Greenland, with a for special cases in which the hole in her bow. wreck is too deep for divers to Because of the temperature and seal off all compartments. With depth of the water, divers could the bubbles, only large hull open­ not have worked on raising the ings need be closed to keep them NORFOLK — A new contract vessel for more than 30 minutes inside. has been signed by the SIU Inland at a time. For this reason and Boatmen's Union here with Curtis also because bad weather was Bay Towing and McAllister Bros, likely to set in by the end of which calls for a substantial wage August, time-consuming conven­ hike, additional holiday and vaca­ tional methods of salvage were tion time, and increased holiday ruled out in favor of the bubble A Public Health Service Out­ method. pay. patient Clinic for seamen has In mid-May, nine divers began been established in the Daven­ The new contract, which was recently ratified by the member­ strengthening hatch covers and port, Iowa area. It will serve the ship, provides for an additional decks on three of the ship's holds medical needs of seamen living three holidays, double-time-and-a- to counteract the upward pressure in the area as well as maritime half pay on all holidays worked, that would be exerted on the personnel working on commercial 27 instead of the previous 21 days undersides of the decks when the vessels traversing the Mississippi of vacation, and a 21 cent-per- bubbles were introduced. After River. The Clinic was established by hour salary increase over a two- this was completed, holes were year period. The newly-negotiated burned into the sides of the vessel the Medical Officer in Charge of pact will further expire simultane­ to admit the hoses and the bubble the Chicago Public Health Serv­ ice Outpatient Clinic, who visited ously with the contracts in effect pumping was begun. at Philadelphia and Baltimore. The three holds had received Davenport to study the situation. The 125 IBU members affected their quota of plastic bubbles by He then recommended the form­ by the agreement man the 15 the middle of June and in early ing of the Clinic. The Medical Officer in Charge commercial tugs operated by the July two salvage ships were able Curtis Bay and McAllister com­ to raise the 290-foot motor vessel of the new Clinic is Dr. M. C. panies. These companies provide three feet off the bottom with McCabe. The office is located at all commercial tug service in the their lifting gear. Pumping was 430 W. 35th Street, Davenport, then continued until about 90 Iowa. area. New Plastic Bubble Technique Raises 3,000 Ton Vessel Norfolk Tugmen Ink New Pacts New USPHS Clittit laDare^iort, Iowa �Page Twelve .3 . September 15, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Wviera Cast' Untouthed by War, SlU Veteran of Vietnam Kan Reports "Vung Tau is a touch of the unreal, a sanctuary inside a trembling countryside. No wonder the GI's call it "Riviera East," Seafarer James "Pat" Conley, reported in a recent letter to the Log. Conley is a veteran of the Vietnam run, having made six trips and logging 420 days of sea time. Conley was a member of the ^ and deck department aboard the tomers. Open bars are side by men, government figures, side, many built within the last 18 Premier Ky and Chief of State Vantage Progress when he months. Sloe-eyed, raven-haired Van Thieu are attracted to the wrote of his experiences in Vung Vietnamese girls with miniskirts area, along with some long-haired Tau. and eye shadow make Vung Tau beatniks. It is probably the only seashore heaven for the Gl with a three They come by car along the resort untouched by the war, Con­ day pass. relatively safe highway, helicopter ley reported. Because of it's lack "The bars are meant for the and motor scooter, to sit in the of napalm bombs and terrorists, Gl. They have such names as sun, swim and water ski. "It the scene resem­ Esquire, Detroit, Playboy, James could be Southern Italy, the Ore­ bles Vietnam in Bond 007," Conley related. Some gon coast or the Caribbean. Vung the "gold rush of them feature black jack, poker Tau is a touch of the unreal to all days." The pop­ and roulette, with girls spinning who have traveled this war-torn ulation has dou­ the wheels "like pros right out of land," Conley said. bled, from 30,000 Las Vegas." The night curfew, Somewhere there's war, the to more than strictly enforced elsewhere, is vir­ Seafarer reflected, but here you 70,000. Numer­ tually ignored here, with bars hop­ can listen to a Strauss waltz, dance ous refugee camps ping until 6 a.m. on a rooftop lined with palm trees and villages have The GI's and local Vietnamese and forget. Conley will take some Conley sprung up. don't have the area to themselves, time off from the Vietnam run for The town gets its electricity by any means. Vietnamese from awhile. "It's time to get out the from two American ships but as Saigon, French businessmen, sec­ old rocking chair for a few weeks Vung Tau continues to grow, the retaries from 22 embassies, sea­ of relaxation," he said. generators are continually over­ loaded. Food can be a problem for these people, just as it is in most of this unfortunate country. Peasants fight to be first in line for garbage disposed of from GI meals. Gear is being held for the Seafarers listed below at Pier 39, San For the most part, life is pleas­ Francisco, Calif. These men are asked to claim their gear at the ant here, as pleasant as anywhere earliest possible moment. in Vietnam. For this reason, the military purposely kept the town Name Vessel carefree because "it wanted one I James Ackerman Steel Fabricator place where there is respite from I John C. Bamett Steel Architect war," Conley pointed out in his letter. H. L. Bremlett No vessel indicated David Caldwell Vung Tau is at the tip of a Steel Flyer trumpet-shaped peninsula that juts Joseph Carr Steel Worker into the China Sea. The town is Ted Clay Steel Recorder bounded by water on three sides. 1 Jose C(don No vessel indicated Some 10,000 allied troops are in I Connie L. Eaves No vessel indicated the area, and Conley has heard that Viet Cong also vacation here, Hairy H. Harper No vessel indicated swimming and soaking up sun C. Hudson No vessel indicated next to soldiers they may have Harry King No vessel indicated been fighting only a few days be­ Donald O'Brien Steel Recorder fore. Warren Owens War Not Far Off No vessel indicated Albert Schwartz Although shelling can be heard Steel Worker there is little talk of war. One Howard Wright Steel Maker would even find it difficult to think of war in this setting. "An emperor's villa overlooks the tiny harbor. Other once-opulent villas, built by the French, dot the Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No. 11 town," Conley reported. Some of these homes, with such names as Chalet Liza, Villa Blanche, Villa Poche make it hard to forget the heavy French influence still found in Vietnam. Conley explained that most of the homes are built into the hillsides, with stone steps cut into cliffs. A winding, bumpy road clings to the waterfront. Streets are lined with almond trees and pink benches. The town's beaches were developed by the French, homesick for the Riviera. They called it Cap St. Jacques. Vietnamese were dis­ criminated against, some allowed to walk only the streets but not the beach. Some of the richer families uphold the luxury tradi­ tion, Conley said. Guests of the mayor can expect five courses of choice French cui­ viembers of the eleventh graduating class of the SlU's Entry Rating sine, each with carefully selected Training Program are gathered together after having qualified wine. A bottle of Algerian wine •or their lifeboat tickets. Seated (l-r) are: C. Gonzales, S. Lowe, costs $6 to $10. Conley said that S. Roberts, C. Johnson, S. Todordwski, C. Bahnsen and S. Gotler. most of the wine is considered n the second row are: P. McSaharn, instructor, R, Stalls, H. Fleckmediocre in quality. enstein, O. Flite, L. Voight, J. Baason, T. Reno and senior in­ Vung Tau offers 200 bars with structor Ami Bjornsson. Shown in the third row are: P. Willson, 2,000 bar girls to attend to cus­ J. West, R. Scott, J. White, C. Myzwinski, J. Curren, and W. Bell. GEAR BEING HELD Big Improvement In Shipboard Chow To the Editor: I read with much interest your full-page article, "Danger on the Dinner Table," in the September 1, i967, issue of the Log. The miserable and haz­ ardous state of the meat in­ dustry, while it shocked most people in the early part of the twentieth century, was no sur­ prise to seafarers of that day. Food aboard ship was normally kept in horrid, unsanitary con­ dition, and the crews had no choice but to eat it or starve. One of the reasons was that the shipping companies were only out to make money, and to get their cargoes through as cheaply as possible; the crew didn't seem to count. Until maritime unions came along, it was impossible to collectively pressure the companies' for bet­ ter conditions. Now, with the work of the maritime unions, we can be thankful that food on ship is prepared not only well but also under healthful conditions. In fact, 1 think we seamen eat better than most people. Tim Franklin Oblivion is Port Of No Return To the Editor: Your paper seems to give the impression that some govern­ ment agencies such as MARAD are somewhat soft in the head! 1 mean, just because the Amer­ ican merchant marine is float­ ing to oblivion, 1 can't see why this is any reason to worry; 1, for one, have never been to this place Oblivion, and 1 think it might be nice to visit a new place for a change. It must be a pretty small port to pull into, though^ because Transportation Secretary Boyd apparently plans to float the whole maritime fleet there. And there is another thing to be said in praise of the permanent vacation for the maritime fleet. If we all pull out and drift off into the red sunset, we won't pose a threat to other countries which are building their merchant fleets in prepara­ tion for supporting their na­ tions' economies or military se­ curity, such as the Soviet Un­ ion. The sunset may indeed be Red, but we won't have to worry about a war or suppres­ sion, no sir! Because we'd all be away on a permanent vacation . . . somewhere. Louis Kinney I!il ^lli 'j •' J1I J ? LETTERS To Tlxe Bditor Grateful to Union For Welfare Aid To the Edhor: My husband, who was on the SlU pension died in July. With­ out delay, 1 have received the settlement. 1 want to thank those people who are responsible, for their immediate attention to settling this. No one but those in a posi­ tion similar to mine, can fully appreciate my gratitude for the help such a 'Godsend' can bring. Also, your Union pension made life much easier for my husband and me. 1 am very grateful. ReqtectfuDy, Christiiie Garibaldi Needs Information On WW II Convoy To the Editor: I wonder if I might ask your kind cooperation to make it known in the "Seafarer's Log" that I am searching for survi­ vors of a World War 11 convoy to Russia? I am engaged in researching for a book 1 am writing about the ill-fated convoy F.Q. 17 of June/July 1942 on which 1 my­ self served (escort vessel). Many of the merchant ships in this convoy were of course American—^Liberty ships and others—and a very consider­ able number of American sea­ men were involved. For some, as 1 well remember, it was their very first time at sea. I would be very interested in­ deed to hear from any Ameri­ can veterans of convoy P.Q. 17. Yours sincerely, Paid Lund (ex-ILN.V.F.) 6 Spath Walk, Grove Lane Cbeadle Hulme Cheshire, Engtand. CPlione: BramhaU 2957). CI.S. Should Claim Lend-lease Ships To the Editor: 1 recently learned of a start­ ling fact: that a number of American-owned ships that were lent to Russia in 1942, for defense against the Germans and Japanese, are. now. being used by the U.S.S.R. to supply North Vietnam with military materiel. Whether 1 agree with U.S. policy in Vietnam is not the question; it is the idiocy of the U.S. supplying ships that are being used against it. Why is it that, even though the lendlease agreement has been can­ celled for years, the U.S. has not bothered to reclaim its rightful property? This sort of issue is nothing to fool around with; in the Vietnam war, lives stand' in the balance. Congress­ man Thomas R. Pelley (R.Wash.), who recently uncov­ ered these facts and, together with Senator Clifford P. Han­ sen (R.-Wyoming), exposed them in Congress, even found that some of these ships were actively used by Russia in the Korean conflict and in the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. I I j y. Verdegas ^ Can't See Why U.S. Neglects Shipping To the EAton 1 do not see why the govern­ ment continues to neglect your industry the way that it does. Your contribution to the na­ tion's defense has been constant and most people do not realize the tremendous risks that a sea­ man takes during time of war. I am not in the haWt of writ­ ing letters to my Congressman about matters that need atten­ tion. However, I feel so strong­ ly about the maritime decline that I am planning to tell my congressman to support the drive to build up the American merchant marine. Hmy We / �Septemlier 15, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Adrift With Broken Shaft, Seafarers Angle For Sharks I 'i li)' I 'v 11 li "There we were, 100 miles North of the Hawaiian Islands and 1600 miles West of San Francisco. The propeller shaft was broken and we had nothing to do but drift and angle for sharks." William Aycock, ship's delegate on the Overseas Rose recently told the dry. Everybody then assisted in washing the shark stink off the Log. deck, Aycock said. "We were enroute from Viet­ "We didn't mind drifting be­ nam to Long Beach, Calif.," Ay­ cock stated, when "with a snap cause the weather was good. It's and a groan, the shaft let go." a good thing we weren't in the Seafarers were notified by the ves­ one-hundred degrees zone," Ay­ sel's owners. Maritime Overseas, cock emphasized. Finally, after a long, weary that a tug was on the way to take wait the tug Mauno Loa arrived them into port. and took the Overseas Rose in "But it would tow. "The tug did seven knots. take some time Brother Aycock said and about before it could four days later we started loosen­ arrive," Aycock ing the screw. Bosun George Hayes, Karl Karlser and Charles said. The crewmem- Phillips finally got it secured after bers decided to working eight long hard hours. Aycock spend some of There was a lot of broken wire their spare time sharkfishing. No and chain lying around when the regular tackle was available, Ay­ ship came in for repairs." The Overseas Rose arrived in cock explained, but meat hooks •are always on hand "so we filed San Francisco and Aycock re­ and rigged until we were satisfied. ported a payoff "without too many Then, with heaving lines and meat beefs" and after the payoff the scraps provided by our good stew­ Seafarers aboard the ship "scat­ ard, Stan Schuyler, we wet our tered to the four winds, meeting again on other ships and in SIU lines and waited." It didn't take long before a long halls, but never again will the grey line of sharks started to ap­ same crew assemble on an SIU proach the ship. Lawrence Tefft, ship." "Maybe that's a good thing," one of our fine cooks, Charles Phillips, and Jay Beavers, of the Aycock concluded, "as there are deck department were among the still a lot of good guys in the SIU first to land their catch. All avail­ with whom we have never sailed." Seafarer Aycock is a 10-year able hands put out some muscle to bring them in. When the sharks SIU veteran and hails from were safely aboard the dangerous Georgia. He joined the union in teeth were cut out and hung up to New York and sails as a Bosun. Xi J . Jacqueline Knox, bom March 6, 1967, to the Howard C. Knoxs, New York, New York. Dean Lillie, born October 14, 1967, to the Harold E. Lillies, Honor, Michigan. Gregoria Vargas, born July 23, 1967, to the Ramon Vargas, Paya Pone, Puerto Rico. Benjamin Pierce, born July 5, 1967, to the Benjamin P. Pierces, Lucedale, Mississippi. Kimberly Keye McMlliian, born April 21, 1967, to the Dave McMillians, Uriah, Alabama. William Stowe, bom June 14, 1967, to the William M. Stowes, Hatteras, North Carolina. John Michael Broxson, bom July 3, 1967, to the Lowell T. Broxsons, Vidor, Texas. ^ Keith Anthony Striffolino, bom July 19, 1967, to the Anthony Striffolinos, Bayonne, New Jersey. FORflGN PAYOFF? LiAVE aSAN SHIP Seafarers are reminded that when they leave a ship after articles expire in a foreign port, the ohligation to leave a clean ship for the next crew is the same as in any Statraide port; Ati^tipn T^ of hoipe^ keying and efforts to leave, quarters, messiooms-and o woiidng spaces clean will appreciated by the new when it comes aboard, Theodore Davis, bom August 16, 1967, to the James W. Davis, Fitzgerald, Georgia. Kelly Joseph Doyle, bom De­ cember 6, 1966, to the Thomas Doyles, New Orleans, La. <1> William Lesage, born July 26, 1967, to the William Lesages, Luna Pier, Michigan. Page Thirleen ps Prom tlio SMps at A very smooth payoff and sign-on occured in Yokahoma, meeting secretary W. Starke reports from the Mount Vernon Victory (Victory). E. B. Hardcastle, meeting chairman, wrote that a repair sheet was drawn up with work to begin when the vessel reaches Subic-Bay. The ship's fund has $26 according to treasurer Walter ^ Richard Buie was elected ship's was reported in the fund. Sea­ Orr. Seafarer Hardcastle, who also delegate at the recent meeting of farers requested a supply of serves as ship's delegate, was _ the East Point American cigarettes for the next re-elected to that post and Brother Victory (Hudson voyage and were disappointed Orr will continue as treasurer for Waterways). A that none were available in Sasthe remainder of the voyage. The ebo. No beefs or disputed over­ question was Captain will make time reported. brought up about an attempt to ob­ possible advance tain a slop chest pay, and it was through the Navy Bill Pittman told his fellow Sea­ decided that (jie in Subic Bay. Sea­ farers on the Del Sud (Delta) that Captain should farers have been the movie fund see about issuing reminded by the totals $555 and a draw in Yokachief cook to the ship's fund is make every effort hama against the bonus time in up to $384. V. Cam Ranh Bay. Some repair Starke to be on time for Guest was elected work was done on the bunks. meals. deck delegate and Deck delegate Robert Smith re­ Alfred De Agro ported "no beefs and plenty of iS w a s named to Seafarers on the Fairide (Pan. overtime." Engine and steward serve as engine Oceanic) got their new fans at delegates W. S. Daniel and Albert delegate. Also Pittman the last minute, Brown agreed that everything serving are V. meeting secretary was going smoothly. The payoff Ira Brown re­ is expected in San Francisco in Call, topside delegate and H. Spiegel, galley delegate. M. Dunn, ports. The gang­ early October. meeting secretary noted that the way was raised hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. were and the ship was set for the use of the washing Meeting chairman Howard set to leave when machine. Seafarers were remind­ they arrived. Reagan did a fine job filling in ed not to remove chairs from the as deck delegate, Brown writes. mess hall for any reason, I. W. ship's secretary Brown C. Loper, who Griggus, meeting chairman re­ and meeting sec­ was acting ship's retary in addition ported. J. Whited made a motion delegate, was elected to the job to ship's delegate that payoffs should not be delayed unanimously, according to J. S. on the Raymond if the ship is cleared. McRae, meeting chairman. A Reiss (Reiss total of $22 is in the ship's treas­ IBERVILLE (Waterman), Ausrust 6— Steamship Co.). Chairman, ury. The previous ship's delegate Harold L.0II; Swretary, Wil­ Cre wmembers liam G. I^ird. {6.50 in ship's fund. Sev­ forgot to pick up his money for eral beefs in engine department. Motion will try and elect made that men with 20 years membership Reagan radiograms sent to union head­ in SIU be required to retire regardless men to these jobs of quarters, so that the money is age, or men wiUi 15 years sea time. as soon as possible. Steward de­ being put back into the fund. All department heads reported smooth partment delegate Ray Anderson ORO (Delta), June 30—Chairman, asked the crew to make sure they W.DEL sailing with no complaints. T. Briggs; Secretary. W. H. Sim­ scrape their plates clean before mons. $31.08 in ship's fund. Ship's dele­ gate commended crew for making this a putting them into the sink. This fine trip. Everything is running smoothly. Meeting Secretary W. E. Morse will keep the drains from clog­ Steward thanked all hands for their cooperation. Vote of thanks to the ste­ reports from the Barre Viclory ging, he said. Some radiators were ward department for a job well done. (Delta) that Qar- defective and the chief engineer ence E. Rooney promised to see to this problem was elected ship's as soon as possible. delegate. V. Burnell suggested that the ice machine When the Connecticut (Oriental should be m.oved Exporters) arrives in Alaska to to a more suit­ pick up a cargo able place. Meet­ of crude oil, it ing chairman J. Morse will be the first Moss reported trip to this state that the steward department did for the majority a fine job and prepared some of the Seafarer. Harry Dengate, tasty dishes. No beefs were re­ CONNECTICUT (Oriental Exporters), August 25—Chairman, Harry A. Den­ ported and department delegates meeting chairman gate. Secretary, Tom Walsh. $33.75 in reported everything OK. The reported to the ship's fund. Motion was made to have headquarters contact Yokohama hall to black gang needs some new fans Dengate Log. New fans find out reason why bonded cigarettes not available in Sasebo, or to arrange for the foc'sle. A request was were installed and are for supply for ship's shuttling. Safety made by some crew members most of the foc'sles were painted, lights should be put aboard for tank that there should be new hot Tom Walsh, meeting secretary, cleaning before ship makes next voyage. water urns for each pantry. reported. A balance of $33.75 4, <1/ Crosbie Gets Third's License <|> Shawn Fruge, born August 14, 1967, to the Joseph B. Fmges, Lake Charles, Louisiana. of sru DEL SUD (Delta), August 12—Chair­ man, I. W. Griggus: Secretary, M. Dunn. $348 in ship's fund and $555.00 in the movie fund. Motion was made that headquarters finds out why payoff should be held up when ship is cleared, and that OT apply after 30 minutes from posted payoff time. PRINCETON VICTORY (Columbia), August 20—Chairman, Arthur C. Clayk; Secretary, Ray Souza. Deck delegate reported that he has a very good deck crew aboard. (General discussion held for the new members regarding living aboard ship. —— Robert Wondolowski, born July 28, 1967, to the Thomas P. Wondolowskis, Jersey City, New Jersey. FAIRISLE (Pan Oceanic Tankers), September 2—Chairman, J. S. McRae; Secretary, Ira C. Brown. $22.00 in ship's fund. Brother Collie Loper was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. —John Joseph Dennis, born June 1, 1967, to the Carl V. Dennis, Maringouin, Louisiana. Dennis E. Hansen^ born March 16, 1967, to the Hans Hansens, Dania, Florida. mCLEST^ Richard Crosbie (left) is presented with a Third Assistant Engin­ eer's License by the SIU Headquarters Representative, Bill Hall. Crosbie attended joint SIU-MEBA District 2 school in New York. MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Carriers), August 6—Chairman, E. B. Hardcastle; Secretary, W. Stark. Had a very smooth payoff and sign on in Yokohama. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported by department dele­ gates. $26.00 in ship's fund. Brother Hardcastle will continue as ship's dele­ gate. Captain will try to get slop chest through the Navy in Subic Bay. �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG Viet Run Gives Seafarer Opportunity To Visit Son Serving in U.S. Army September' 15, 1967 SfU Lifeboat Class No. 184 For most parents who have a son fighting in Vietnam, the only means of communication with a loved one is through the writing of letters. Seafarer David Holobaiigh plans to bridge this communi­ cations gap by signing on an SIU ship bound for Vietnam where his son is serving in the U.S. Army. Six months ago, his younger son, Lieutenant David B. Holo­ baugh, Jr., joined the Amer­ ican forces in Vietnam as a Ranger Pilot in the Army's new First Air Cavalry. Piloting a jet-helicopter, the "Huey," his job is to be the first to cover areas before troops arrive, to find enemy activity and report "anything that moves." This means that his chopper is the first target of enemy fire, and the most vulner­ able. With a crew of only a pilot, Holobaugh two gunners, and an observer, it would have little defense if it were shot down. And it was. Twice. The first time, while sweeping through the battle-torn Song Re Valley in South Vietnam, the Huey was suddenly under attack. Ground- Alinot Vittory 0-ew Praised By Captain Chief Officer G. M. Keymer of the Minot Victory recently praised Seafarer's in the deck department for the "excellent seamanship" they displayed when the ship ran aground on North Reef of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. Boatswain Malcom Woods was in charge of the group, which in­ cluded AB's James Grinnel, H. Hall, Billy Scott, J. Stokes, John Higgins, and Glen Wells; deck maintenance, Chester Just; and ordinary seamen, M. Thomas, D. Famsworth and Thomas Reim. Navy salvage crews arrived on the scene and the Seafarers aided in the removal of the vessel's cargo. A total of 39 tons of cargo were lifted onto a barge in an open seaway by utilizing a lighter. "Anchors were brought from the bow to a position off number three hatch to aid in freeing the vessel or checking it as she was pulled off by the tugs and the beaching gear that the Navy had rigged out," Keymer wrote in a letter of commendation to the Union. When the tugs finally got the Minot Victory out of her pre­ dicament, six days had elapsed. The vessel's damage was not ex­ tensive and no injuries were re­ ported. The Minot Victory was carry­ ing general cargo and vehicle for the Army on the Vietnam run. The ship paid off in San Francisco on June 20. It was "a pleasure and a credit to the Seafarers Union to have aboard such men as these," Key­ mer wrote. They were all good Seafarers and on the ball. "They were a credit to the union and the American Merchant Marine. Keep em Sailing," Chief Officer Key­ mer concluded. to-air fire blitzed the sky. Brother Holobaugh reports that the enemy, who were "dug in" in permanent bunkers that riddled the area like rabbit-burrows, "shot up the ship, but it managed to limp home to base forty miles sputh of Song Re Valley." Then came August 7, 1967. Lt. Holobaugh was over the valley again, carefully seeking out the enemy. The air burst with the staccato of gunfire and the sound of shots zipping by. The copter, even with its maneuverability and thrusting jet engines, swallowed chunks of metal. It crashed to the ground, "shot to hell." Pilot Holo­ baugh made a quick status report by radio, and the crew took cover. They waited. In fifteen minutes, troop-carrying choppers zoomed in. Infantrymen poured out, guns ready. They secured the injured chopper while its crew clambered safely abroad a waiting copter. Now the gunfire was getting thick. The enemy sniped and the troops fired back. In the ensuing battle, seven of eleven enemy bunkers were knocked out. As Lt. Holo­ baugh and his men were headed out, the other four bunkers were "still receiving fire" and had suf­ fered "undertermined damage." The Lieutenant knew he would probably be under attack many more times in Song Re Valley; his father explains that the enemy "had permanent bunkers every­ where," throughout the area; "The Viet Cong were figuring to hold it." John Richborg George Forte would appreciate it if you would contact him. His address is 4517 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11224. ^ Miguel Antonio Torres Rodriguez We have received an urgent re­ quest that you contact Yvonne M. Fraticelli at Loiza St. #1863, Apt. #2, Santurce, Puerto Rico 00911. <t> Angelo Amone Please contact Phyllis Maney (c/o Kay Mashbum, Route #3, Hayesville, North Carolina) in re­ gards to a very important matter. ^ Charles "Ted" Green Please get in touch with your wife, at 1822 Silver Street, Jack­ sonville, Fla., 32206. Robert J. Prideaux Please contact the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, De­ partment of Transporation, United States Coast Guard. P.O. Box 191, Savannah, Ga. 31402, concern­ ing the disposition of personal property. Donald CLeary Please get in touch with William W. Smith, at 323-86th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. The Log apolo­ gizes for having given an incorrect address in a previous issue. Brother Holobaugh, who started shipping for the SIU in the stew­ ard department 20 years ago, will bring some welcome news to his son—a baby boy, bom to his wife in the last week of August. He has another boy, 2V^ years old. Brother Holobaugh's idea to ship out to see his son is quite and ambitious project. His eagerness to go"through with the venture shows in his answer to what particular type of ship he wants to go by: "I'll take anything they got." He does, however, have one com­ plaint about today's seafaring in comparison to his earlier days at sea. Back in the Second World War, a crewman would be alert "all the time," have to wear cloth­ ing to sleep and be ready for any action. Brother Holobaugh was in the midst of much action then, sailing on runs to Mediterranean area and the Middle East. Now, there is less danger but, he la­ ments, more tedium, with the crew wanting you to keep "giving 'em ice-water all the time," and so on. Seafarer Holobaugh and his wife Margaret live in Dayton, Ohio, and have three children: Lt. David B. Holobaugh, Jr., 24, Dwight Lee Holobaugh, 22, a member of the Arms Reserve who recently served in the Dominican Republic with the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army; and daughter Beroadette Holobaugh, a sophomore at Palm Beach Junior College in Florida. Dennis J. Neville Unclaimed wages are being held for you from your voyage on the Pecos. Please get in touch with Pecos Transport, Inc., William Feris, Paymaster, Oriental Ex­ porters, Inc., Ship Management Division, Empire State Building, Suite 6801, N. Y., N. Y. 10001. — — The family of Buford C. Jones wishes to inform all his friends and shipmates that he passed away August 8, 1967. WilUam R. King Please contact your attorney, John Kuttas, as soon as you can. You may reach him at his New York office, 150 Broadway, Suite 1515, or phone 212-WO-2-4187 or 212-WO-2-4124. Claude W. Friche^ Please contact your brother Harvey in Alberta, Virginia, by phoning 703-676-5560. Joseph Daive Ftmrhia Please get in touch with your wife, Evelyn, at 2718 Annette Street, New Orleans, La. 70119. Irving H. Bkkford Please contact your mother at 1163 Sierra Avenue, San Jose, California 95126. Having earned their Coast Guard lifeboat endorsements, the mem­ bers of the 184th Lifeboat School class of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship have met a requirement for their AB tickets. Seated (l-r) are Trinidad Sanchez, James Lewis, James Meilinger, and Oscar Reeks. Backing them up are: Paul McGaharn, instructor, John Noble, Juan Guaris, James Hurst and instructor Ami Bjornsson. FINAL DEPARTURES Ir f Marsbel Johnson, 47: A heart ailment claimed Brother Johnson at the USPHS Hospital in Seat­ tle. He was bom in Texas and made his home in Burlingame, Calif. A steward. Brother Johnson's last ship was the Ames Victory. He joined the union in the port of San Francisco. Surviving is his wife, Carol. Burial took place in Hayward, Calif. Voldermar Fold, 57: A liver ail­ ment claimed the life of Brother Fold on August 3 in Baltimore. He was a native of Estonia and made his home in Balti­ more where he joined the SIU. A member of the Union for over 20 years. Brother Pold sailed as a FOWT. His last ship was the Wilmar. Burial took place in the Moreland Memorial Park Cemetery, Baltimore. • i. John Flanagan, 66: Brother Flanagan died at the USPHS Hos­ pital in San Fran­ cisco on July 5. He had been a resident of San Pedro, Calif., at the time of his death. A native of New Hamp­ shire, he joined the Union in Bos­ ton. Flanagan sailed as FOWT and his last ship was the Hercu­ les Victory. He is survived by his wife, Caroline. The body was cremated at the Olivet Cemetery, Colma, Calif. George Little, 55: Brother Lit­ tle died on June 30 in St. Joseph Hospital, Hous­ ton, Texas. He was a native of Virginia and re­ sided in Hitch­ cock, Texas. Lit­ tle joined the Un­ ion in Baltimore and held the rat­ ing of carpenter in the deck department. He last sailed on the Del Mundo. The Seafarer was buried in Grace Memorial Park, Galveston, Texas. Minnie Jacobs, 62: Mrs. Jacobs died August 10, in USPHS Hos­ pital, Baltimore. A native of Italy, she joined the SIU in Baltimore and sailed with the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union. She was a wait­ ress on the Port Welcome Cruise ships in Baltimore. Mrs. Jacobs was a widow. Surviving is a daughter. Iris Miles of Baltimore. The burial was in the Cedar Hills Cemetery, Glen Burnie, Mary­ land. Martin Dahl, 78: Heart failure caused the death of Brother Dahl, an SIU pensioner, in Physicians and Surgeons Hos­ pital, Los An­ geles, Calif. Dahl was bom in Nor­ way and had pre­ viously resided in Chicago. He joined the Union in that port and sailed in the SIU's Great Lakes District. A deck­ hand, he was last employed by Merritt Chapman and Scott Corp. Surviving is his wife, Signe, of Bull Head, Arizona. Burial was in Los Angeles. �September 15, 1967 UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) 1 'I :;.v V Sdlzd-Weller Distfflcries "Old Fitzgerald,'* "Old EHt" "Cabin Stni," W. L. Weller Bonrbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) vl> Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) ^ Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) SEAFARERS LOG FINANCIAL REPOBTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lalcea and Inland Waters District makes apeciflc provision for safeKuardinK the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file audltingr committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AUantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund SKreements. All these acreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All exiienditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shniard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. , , Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avaUable in all SIU hrils. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union offlctel, in your opinion, faUs to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of My indirddual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This esUblished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in ^1 institu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an ^itorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, trim aoMog its ranks, one individual to carry out this raponaibility. OVERSEAS DINNY (Maritime Over­ seas), July 29—Chairman, Jesse S. Lewis; Secretary, Edwin L. Brown. Brother Ernest C. Anderson resigned as ship's delegate and Brother Gideon A. Allen was elected to serve in his place. No beefs were reported by department delegates. It was requested that a more adequate slop chest be put aboard. ALBION VICTORY (Bulk Transport), July 15—Chairman, Frank Natale; Sec­ retary, B. M. Savage. Disputed OT in all departments to be taken up with boarding patrolman. $11.90 in ship's fund. Discussion about stores. Crew would like to know if this ship was stored for 5 months as they were told, and why the Captain cut the steward's supply in Manila. Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler " Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) K' • Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starfllte luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, RIchman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ^— R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) ^I> PI Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) ^1> Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) SOUTHWESTERN VICTORY (Delta), August 13—Chairman, Joe E. Lujan; Secretary, Richard Stewart. Brother William Beadles was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported by department delegates. Crew of previous voyage left ship in bad shape. They didn't strip their bunks or clean their rooms. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land), August 13 —Chairman, F. T. Dicarlo; Secretary, W. Christiansen. No beefs were report^ by department delegates. Some disputed OT in deck department STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), August 6 —Chairman, E. S. Harris; Secretary, Yasser Szymanski. Two men failed to join ship before she sailed from New York. Brother E. S. Harris was elected to serve as ship's delegate. All is run­ ning smoothly in each of the depart­ ments. $9.45 in ship's fund. TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Waterways), August 20—Chairman, O. R. Frezza; Secretary, J. Crivello. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly with fine cooperation from all departments. $10.20 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Ship's delegate is doing a good job in keeping everyone happy. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for the fine chow. WESTERN COMET (Western Agency), August 26—Chairman, C. K. Bowles; Secretary, J. A. Stevens. No beefs were reported by department delegates. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals), August 11—Chairman, Pete Scroggins; Secretary, Frank Urbina. Repair lists were turned in. Department delegates re­ ported no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire steward department for a job well done. TRANSONTARIO (Hudson Water­ ways), August 8—Chairman, Kazimerze Lynch; Secretary, Richard Drunkle. Brother Richard Drunkle was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. EAST POINT VICTORY (Hudson Waterways) August 13—Chairman H. B. Caufman; Secretary, F. Hall. No beefs reported by department delegates. Cap­ tain will see about issuing a draw in Yokohama against the bonus time in Cam Ranh Bay. Brother Richard Buie was elected to serve as ship's delegate. DEL ALBA (Delta), August 6—Chair­ man, Donald C. Nelson; Secretary, Everett Crawford. Ship's delegate reu ported that everything is ' running smoothly. Brother Donald G. Nelson was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), August 13— Chairman, Harold L. Rapp; Secretary, G. P. Thlu. $1.50 in ship's fund. One man missed ship in Naha. Ships' dele­ gate reported that everything is going along smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT. It was suggested that- more canned fresh milk be put on board. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. TRANSORLEANS (Hudson Water­ ways), July 30—Chairman, William S. Montgomery; Secretary, William S. Montgomery. Ship's delegate reported that the ship sailed short an AB and an oiler. Three men were bospitaliaed and sent home. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Excellent stew­ ard department. GLOBE CARRIER (Maritime Oveiv seas), August 19—Chairman, Nicholas Hatgimisios; Secretary, Joseph J. Wolan. One man missed ship in Rotterdam and one man was hospitalized in Rotterdam. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for a job well done. COLUMBIA VICTORY (Columbia), August lU—Chairman Sam p. Drury; Secretary M. E. Greenwald. Brother Wil­ liam Delappe was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Good crew aboard. Every one is working together. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Ice machine is not in very good working con­ dition, but thanks to Sam, the chief elec­ trician, who has been working every day trying to get enough ice to keep drinks and food cool. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Au­ gust 13—Chairman, Jack Nelson, Jr.; Secretary, Florencio S. Omega. Brother John Fanoli was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $19.14 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported by department delegates. BARRE VICTORY (Delta), August 18 —Chairman, J. Moss; Secretary, W. E. Morse. Brother Clarence Rooney was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Motion was made that all widows and dependents of retired brothers con­ tinue to draw pension after their death, and said pension be raised to $3<)p.OO per month in order to meet the increased cost of living. Pension to be stopped after widow remarries or dependents be­ come of age. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), August 20—Chairman, F. Russo ; Secretary, M. P. Cox. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. $32.00 in ship's fund. Broth­ er H. Baron was elects to serve as ship's delegate. Suggestion made that delegates receive more cooperation from crewmembers. NEVA WEST (States Marine), Sep­ tember 2—Chairman, J. Marshall; Secre­ tary, James Stewart. $4.91 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. There is a shortage of essential items in slop chest. It was sug­ gested that Headquarters contaci Frank Boyne in Yokohama asking him to board ship in Japan and consult with the cap­ tain concerning this important matter. Page Fifteen PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is ariven an official receipt, but feds that he should not have been required to make such payment, Ais should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SBAFARE31S LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarten. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at memb^hip meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to reUin their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic ori^n. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which be is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he haa been denied his constitutional right of aeeesa to Union records or in­ formation. he should immcdiaUly notify SIU President Paul HaU at headquarters hy MTtUcd mail, return receipt requested. Schedule of Membership Meetings SIU-AGLTWD Meetings New Orleans Oct. 10—^2:30 p.m. Mobile Oct. 11—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Oct. 16—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Oct. 18—2:00 p.m. Seattle Oct. 20—2:00 p.m. New York Oct. 20—^2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Oct. 2—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . .Oct. 4—2:30 p.m. Detroit Oct 13—2:30 p.m. Houston Oct 9—^2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit .. .Oct 2—2:00 p.m. Alpena .. .Oct. 2—7.00 p.m. Buffalo .. .Oct. 2—7:00 p.m. Chicago . .Oct 2—7:00 p.m. • Oct 2—7;:00 p.m. Oeveland Duluth .. ,Oct 2—7:00 p.m. Firankfort .Oct 2—7;:00 p.m. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Gal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago Oct 10—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Oct 12—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo Oct 11—^7:30 p.m. Duluth .....Oct 13—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ...Oct 13—7:30 p.m. Detrmt Oct. 9—^7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Oct. 9—^7:30 p.m. HEADQUARTERS SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Oct. 10—5:00 p.m. Mfdiile Oct 10—5:00 p.m. Philadeiphia Oct. 10—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and iinlicensed) Oct. 4—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Oct 5—5:00 p.m. Houston Oct 9—^5:00 p.m. CLEVELAND, Ohio ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md United Industrial Workers New Orleans Oct. 10—^7:00 p.m. MoUle Oct. 11—7:00 p.m. New York.. Oct. 2—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Oct 3—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ... Oct. 4—7:00 p.m. ^Houston .. .Oct. 9—7:00 p.m. t Meeting held «t Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. $ Meeting held at Galveston wharve?. 127 Rwer^SL 1214 E. Baltimore^ EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mats 177 State St Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washinqton St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 "'s'lu'li'l^Tli IBU ES 5-9570 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jefferton^Ave. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tex JACKSONVILLE. Fla Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Oct 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Oct 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Oct 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Sept. 9—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. 475 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-4400 JERSEY CITY, N.J MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS. U P.O. Boz 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 5804 Canal St. WA B-3207 2408 St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgome^^^ I South Lav^ence St. HE 2'I754 430 Jackson ^a. Tel. 529-7544 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2404 S. 4th St DE 4-38IB PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif;, 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2648 SEAHLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 HarrBon SL Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan .Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2Q497I Ext, ?8! �Vol. XXIX No. 19 SEAFARERS^LOG Sopfombor 15/ 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO C A rv n A ^ O 1968 SEAFARERS SCHOLARSHIPS rN . .. — \.il. • I V F«V • M LI V Vy V The time has come again to make application for the five annual SIU College Scholarships to be awarded in 1968. Each grant is worth $6,000 over a four-year period of study. In order to qualify for the awards, Seafarers must have accumu­ lated a minimum of three years seatime on ships contracted to the SIU. Children of members who fulfill the requirements are eligible as well. Selection of scholarship winners, made by a panel of leading university educators and administrators, is determined on the basis of high school records and the score attained on College Entrance Examination Board tests. The first of this year's College Entrance Board tests will be given throughout the country on November 4, 1967. They are scheduled again on pecember 2, 1967 and January 13, 1968. A final opportunity for testing will be offered on March 2, 1968. Arrangements to take the CEEB test should be made promptly. To do this, Seafarers or their children who are interested in apply­ ing for the SIU Scholarships should write as soon as possible to: College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, at Princeton, New Jersey or at Box 1025, Berkeley, California. Application for the SIU College Scholarships must then be made to: SIU Scholarships, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, or at any SIU Hall. Winners of SIU scholarship awards may pursue any course of study they choose and attend any accredited college. Ilie selection of winners for 1968 will be made in May. Since the inception of the SIU Scholarship program in 1952, awards have been made to 24 Seafarers and to the children of 49 Seafarers. � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 15, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: U.S. FLEET UPGRADING BEST SOLUTION TO BALANCE OF PAYMENTS DEFICIT MTD BOARD PLANS DRIVE TO WIN SOUND U.S. POLICY ON MARITIME MEANY URGES NATION TO FACE UP TO PROBLEMS OF CITIES’ GHETTOS EFFECTIVE MEMBER EDUCATION PROGRAM CITED AS ESSENTIAL TO UNION GROWTH N.L.R.B. AGAIN RAPS J.P. STEVENS FOR VIOLATING EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS AFL-CIO FULLY BEHIND U.S. EFFORT IN VIETNAM, WURF TELLS BRITISH TUC ‘RIVIERA EAST’ UNTOUVHED BY WAR, SIU VETERAN OF VIETNAM RUN REPORTS VIET RUN GIVES SEAFARER OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT SON SERVING IN U.S. ARMY 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 09/15/1967 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. XXIX, No. 19 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9d06c7c26ccf101ecadb9bb4158a2726.PDF 8d4752a9fae750128b579d6190dbe634 PDF Text Text Vol. XXiX No. 18 SEAFARIBRS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SlU-Manned Fairport Rescues Navy Pilot off Vietnam Coast ' Page 5 It. T' \ Ship Appropriations Measure Wins Congressional Approval^ ^ House Committee Okays Independent Agency Bill^^^^ ^ Hall Urges 'Knuckling Down' To Resolve U.S. Ship Problems Page 2 �IJtSuif Page Two New Maritime Authorization Measure Awaits President's OK to Become Law WASHINGTON—Congress has passed a bill requiring Congressional authorization of funds for Maritime Administration programs. The bill now awaits the President's signature in order to be­ come law. The legislation was approved first by the House, where it was Congress, alone among all the ties (including reimbursement of sponsored by Representative branches and agencies of our gov­ the vessel operations revolving fund for losses resulting from ex­ Edward A. Garmatz (D.-Md.), ernment, of the need for prompt penses of experimental ship op­ action now to rebuild our U.S. Chairman of the House Merchant erations; Marine Committee. The House merchant fleet. • Reserve fleet expenses; "Both these measures represent bill, H.R. 158, then went to the • Maritime training at the important steps forward in the Senate under the sponsorship of Merchant Marine Academy at Senator Daniel B. Brewster (D.- effort to create a maritime pro­ Kings Point, N. Y.; gram for America that will re­ Md.), a member of the Senate • Financial assistance to State verse the present downward trend Merchant Marine Subcommittee. of our shipping and shipbuilding marine schools; The bill requires that maritime policies in the interest of our na­ • The vessel operations revolv­ programs be reviewed and au­ tion's growing commercial and ing fund. thorized annually by the maritime defense requirements." "Enactment of this bill," Sen­ committees in both houses. At Hall added that the Congres­ ator Brewster commented "would present, they come under review sional action indicates "that our place the Maritime Administration only by the Senate and House Ap­ lawmakers in both houses recog­ on a basis comparable to that now propriations committees. nize the public interest and are in effect with regard to principal The measure is expected to pro­ prepared to act to protect that activities of the Department of vide for a closer and more effec­ vital interest." Defense, the U.S. Coast Guard, tive annual review of the Ameri­ •The Senate bill, S. 340, iden­ the Atomic Energy Commission, can merchant marine, and to re­ tical to the House version, H.R. The National Aeronautics and verse the current trend of an age­ 158, was accompanied by an ex­ Space Administration, and other ing, shrinking merchant fleet. planatory report by Senator Brew­ major programs within the execu­ "One of the conditions that has ster. The document explained tive branch." caused deterioration of our Mer­ that the bill is intended to go into The Senator then outlined the chant Marine," Senator Brewster effect December 31, 1967, and history of the present legislation, remarked, "has been lack of Con­ would thereafter require specific citing the urgent need for Con­ gressional interest. ... If we are Congressional authorization of ap­ gressional review of maritime pro­ to regain our position as one of propriations for the Maritime Ad­ grams: the world's maritime leaders, we ministration. The following cate­ "At the present time section must rekindle this interest." gories of activity would now come 209(a) of the Merchant Marine Paul Hall, President of the SIU under review: Act, 1936, as amended, provides • Acquisition, construction or for continuing authority for ap­ and the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, praised the reconstruction of vessels; propriations by the language: • Construction-differential Congressional action, saying, "This " 'There are hereby authorized week's passage by the Senate of subsidy and cost of national de­ to be appropriated such sums as the Merchant Marine Authoriza­ fense features incident to the con­ are necessary to carry out the pro­ tion Bill, which already had been struction, reconstruction, or re­ visions of this Act.' cleared by the House, and the ap­ conditioning of ships; "When the Merchant Marine • Payment of obligations in­ proval of the bill for an independ­ Act of 1936 was originally enact­ ent Federal maritime agency by curred for operating-differential ed the administering agency was the House Committee on Mer­ subsidy; the U.S. Maritime Commission, chant Marine and Fisheries, once • Expenses necessary for re­ an independent agency responsi­ again illustrates the awareness in search and development activible to the Congress. The pro­ grams authorized by that act were set up in a fashion intended to permit their efficient administra­ tion under broad enabling author­ ity. The availability of a con­ struction revolving fund mini­ mized the need for seeking spe­ In a Labor Day address presented by the AFL-CIO over the cific annual authorization for ap­ nationwide radio network of the Mutual Broadcasting System, SIU propriations for major program President Paul Hall called on "government, industry and labor to categories. knuckle down to the problem of "Since shortly after World War developing the kind of program troops go to Vietnam not by plane II, however, such matters as the that will assure that U. S. shipping but by merchant marine shipping. transfer of the administration of and shipbuilding can make their Hall noted. He pointed out that maritime functions to the De­ maximum contribution to our even with the need for a strong Maritime so apparent, "neglect of partment of Commerce, the denial economy and our defense. of the availability of the construc­ "This isn't just a maritime prob­ this industry by the government tion revolving fund, and other selflem—it's an American problem," since World War II, and the fail­ imposed limitations have had the Hall said, noting that "If we as a ure of the Defense Department to practical effect of placing the op­ nation fail to resolve this prob­ foresee and admit the need for erations of the agency on a strict­ lem, the impact of that failure will merchant ships to transport troops ly annual basis. be felt by every American—busi­ and supplies across the seas" have "These developments have nessman, farmer and worker, pushed Maritime to "the point made the advisability of annual of crisis." The U.S. has already alike." review of the Maritime Adminis­ (The complete text of HaD's ad­ slipped to 16th place in shipbuild­ tration's policies and programs of dress, scheduled for broadcast ing, Hall said, and sends only increasing importance. Enactment over the 537-statiott Mutual net­ seven per cent of its cargo in of this bill would necessarily re­ work, appears on page nine of this American ships, and may soon sult in the Senate Committee on find itself subject to a superior issue of the LOG.) Commerce and the Merchant Ma­ Soviet merchant marine. Hall expressed the vital need On the economic side. Hall ex­ rine and Fisheries Committee of for a strong, growing and mod­ plained that America's industrial the House of Representatives an­ ernized American merchant ma­ complex depends on 77 strategic nually reviewing the policies and rine. The importance extends not materials, of which 66 must be programs of the Maritime Admin­ only to immediate security of this imported. As it is, the U.S. de­ istration in fulfilling the authoriza­ country. Hall said, but also to the pends largely on foreign shipping tion requirement this legislation preservation of our way of life for these items, and with the would provide. through a sound economic system. U.S.S.R. on the way to gaining "While enactment of this bill The military factor can be seen a two4o-one-lead over the U.S. would require the Maritime Ad­ clearly in the American merchant in merchant shipping, Russia may ministration to appear annually marine's role in World War II, the achieve a measure of shipping before four committees of the Korean War, and, presently, in control for these 66 items—unless Congress rather than two, this Vietnam, Hall said. Even in this the United States Government could well enhance the finding of "Age of Air-Power," 98% of all acts quickly and firmly to upgrade workable solutions to the many supplies and two-thirds of all its own fleet. problems of our merchant fleet." Hall Cites Importance of U.S. Fleet To Nation's Security in Radio Talk September I, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Report of International President by Paul Hall Any indications that management has become more enlightened in their attitude toward the rights of the working man are certainly dispelled in reports recently issued by the U.S. Labor Department and the National Labor Relations Board. According to its report for the fiscal year 1967, the U.S. Labor Department discovered $76 million in wage chiseling by employers under the minimum hourly wage scale established by the Fair Labor Standards Act. It also found that its investigators are having an in­ creasingly diflicult time in keeping abreast of violations. During the same period, a preliminary report by the National Labor Relations Board says that new records were set in the number of unfair labor charges that were filed against employers for the fiscal year ended June 30. It may be that labor-management relations are on a more sophisti­ cated level than ever before and that the actual mechanics of negotia­ tion are more intricate due to the technological revolution, but such disclosures of continued victimization of workers by those who employ them indicates that management has not changed its stripes to any great degree. The attitude of management when it comes to volun­ tarily granting a worker his fair due is just as negative as ever. The ground rules might change from time to time but the name of the game will always be the same and the American labor movement must always seek new ways to step up union organization with an eye to the eventual protection and education of all workers. The NLRB and Labor Department reports are just further proof that a wide segment of management devotes a great deal of energy to getting around the law or defying it outright. The $76 million in wage chiseling represents money that did not go into the pay envelopes of 368,000 workers who earned that money. Some of them were not paid the minimum hourly wage set by law, many did not receive overtime due at time-and-a-half, others were denied equal pay for equal work. Of the total, less than one third— only $27 million—has thus far been recovered for these workers. In 1966, some $90 million in underpayments to $430,000 workers was discovered and only about a third" of that total was recovered. The $14 million drop between 1966 and 1967 appears at first glance to be an improvement but actually reflects a serious worsening of an intolerable situation. Last February 1, amendments strongly supported by organized labor were incorporated into the Fair Labor Standards Act which raised the minimum wage for 32 million previously covered workers and covered 9 million more for the first time. True to its historic image, manage­ ment immediately set out to either ignore or become conveniently "care­ less" about complying with the new amendments. The only reason fewer cheating employers appear in the figures for fiscal 1967 than were shown in 1966—when the Labor Department admits only about half were actually caught—is that government investigators didn't have time enough to get around to them. The explanation for this is that there are not enough investigators to enforce our wage-hour law provision. To help alleviate this problem, the AF-CIO launched its own pro­ gram last February 1st to seek out violators and called on Congress to grant President Johnson's request for more wage-hour inspectors. As a result of this AFL-CIO program, labor central bodies across the country have offered their services to all workers—union members or not—in the drive to enforce the law against chiseling or careless employers. The wage-hour administrator of the Labor Department says that even if he could expand his staff by 15 to 20 per cent it could not inspect as many companies as it did in 1966 and claims his agency must depend more and more heavily on violations being called to its attention. But how many violations are there which are never reported because non-union workers live in fear of their jobs and don't dare expose the gougers they work for? We have no way of telling but we can be sure there are too many. The labor movement in the United States must intensify its efforts to organize such workers and do every­ thing possible to protect them until they are organized. Employers are well aware of the difficulty in enforcing labor laws and they delight in it. If uncontrolled wage chiseling is not proof enough, we need-only to look at the NLRB figures which show a record 17,040 unfair labor practice charges being filed in a one-year period. The 17,000 registered complaints against management, plus an un­ told number of short-changed pay envelopes, certainly indicates that management's bad manners has not changed much over the year. �September 1, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Meany in Labor Day Message Sees U.S. Teriod of Decision' Page Three House Marine Committee Approves Bill for Independent MARAD WASHINGTON—The United States is midway in a "great WASHINGTON—^An independent maritime agency moved a big step closer to reality last week period of national decision" and that decision will be made "in the minds and hearts of all Americans," AFL-CIO president when the House Merchant Marine Committee approved a bill calling for its creation and sent the measure to the full House of Representatives with a strong recommendation for quick passage. George Meany declared in his ^ since World War II, the U.S. has Representative Edward A. annual address prepared for de­ become not just democracy's arse­ Garmatz (D-Md.), Chairman of and too few ships must still be be a Federal Maritime Adminis­ livery on Labor Day. coped with," he said, "but this trator, appointed by the President nal but its principal defender Involved are a new look at our throughout the world as well. It both the Merchant Marine Com­ legislation does, I think, take a with the advice and consent of the society at home and a new look at is a costly and uncomfortable role mittee and the Subcommittee on very sound and constructive step Senate. With the exception of the our role in world affairs, Meany for a nation so long used to isola­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the right direction." first Administrator, whose term said. These two main channels tionism, he said. The war to de­ which had okayed his bill (H.R. would expire June 30, 1969, all "It is the overwhelming convic­ of thought will eventually con­ fend the freedom of South Viet­ 159) earlier, said he intended "to future heads of the FMA would tion of the Committee members verge into the "great decision that nam is difficult for some young push for speedy consideration of serve four-year terms. and myself that a separate inde­ will determine the shape of Amer­ people to understand because this bill on the floor because I pendent agency is needed," Gar­ The bill also calls for a Mari­ ican life for many years to come "they have had no experience with consider it most important that we matz continued. "We feel that time Board composed of three and perhaps the future of the despotism or with conquerers." expediate its passage." past experience has demonstrated members and established within world as well." "The continuing decline of our conclusively that the type of orga­ the FMA. Chairman of the Board But some of their elders, "with Explaining what he called the less excuse" forget what they have merchant fleet," Garmatz de­ would be the Administrator of "mid-point" of decision, the Fed­ lived through and against all logic clared, coupled with the lack of nization proposed here is the most FMA and the other two members effective in dealing with these myr­ eration head said through their say that if the U.S. was to give any concrete maritime policy, has would be appointed by the Presi­ elected representatives—and sup­ way "the Communist forces would created a devastating kind of iad problems." dent—also with the advice and Citing the fact that some 104 consent of the Senate. ported by a national consensus at once be converted to sweetness inertia that becomes more alarm­ the American people had launched and light—in Vietnam and every­ ing each day. We cannot afford bills have been introduced in the Transfer of Authority House calling for an independent in 1961 an unprecedented cam­ where." On the other hand the to wait any longer." MARAD, Garmatz expressed the Certain powers now vested in paign to correct the social evils "super-hawks" show little concern (Meanwhile, the Senate passed that blurred "the vision of Ameri­ for the human race "as long as the on the same day the Merchant opinion that a majority of House the Secretary of Commerce would ca that most Americans cherish." last survivor can wave the stars Marine Authorization bill which members are sympathetic to the be transferred to the Administra­ Continuing at an accelerated pace and stripes." puts approval of funds for mari­ problems of the merchant marine. tor, and other powers would be Under the bill which the full transferred to the Board. through 1966, he continued, this Here, too, common sense is time under direct control of Con­ Further, the Administrator campaign attacked racial discrim­ vital, Meany said. "By defending gress for the first time. That bill House will now consider, an ination with new force, overthrew the freedom of one small nation has already cleared the House agency known as the Federal would appoint a Deputy Maritime barriers to equal education and by arms and by helping to pre­ and requires only the President's Maritime Administration would Administrator who would serve in declared poverty an unnatural serve the freedom of many others signature to become law.) be created. This FMA would not his absence or disability as Acting state for any free man. be under any other department in Administrator. The Deputy could with dedicated manpower and Referring further to thfe bill for "Ugliness in every form" from sound financial aid, America is an independent MARAD, Gar­ the executive branch of the gov­ not sit as a member or acting water and air pollution to con­ making its contribution toward matz conceded that it would not ernment or under the authority of member of the Board under any sumer abuse to littered streets and the attainment of a peaceful fu­ produce miracles. "The basic the head of any such department. circumstances, however. Another requirement of the bill more became "suddenly matters ture for all mankind." problems of insufficient money At the head of the FMA would is that within one year of enact­ of national concern." ment of the proposal, the Board Wrong Inter|Hetation must submit to the President and But, Meany noted that since the the Congress a report on the "cur­ 1966 elections the campaign so rent condition" of the American well begun had slackened off be­ merchant marine in relationship to cause many Congressmen took the the criteria set forth by the 1936 view that lack of a consistent pat­ Act. The report is to include ap­ tern in the election results meant propriate recommendations for the voters wanted to slow down such further legislation or pro­ a bit. "We believe this interpreta­ grams as the Board deems nec­ tion was wrong ... by accepting WASHINGTON, D. C.—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has placed the blame for essary. it as a guide for action or inaction. the current manpower crisis in the U.S. merchant marine directly on the shoulders of the Johnson Congress made a serious mistake." Administration. The campaign started in 1961 In a signed editorial in the ^ ^ had identified needs and started to the SIU to increase its educational about revitalization of the mer­ meet them but the "result of the August issue of "Maritime", capacity to several thousand chant marine through creation of subsequent slowdown has been official publication of the 6-mil- trainees, should the need arise. an independent Maritime Admin­ disillusionment among many and lion-member MTD, SIU and The SIU currently operates the istration provide the focus for a disorder by a few. The disorders, MTD President Paul Hall said Harry Lundeberg school of sea­ signed article by the Department's Monday, September 4 will in turn . . . have led some Ameri­ that "the government's failure to manship which each year gradu­ Executive Secretary-Treasurer, be a day of special AFL-CIO cans of good will to question the devise and implement a vigorous ates more than a thousand men Peter M. McGavin. programs on both radio and basic concepts of the campaign maritime program, and the con­ for deck and engine room jobs. In the article, McGavin makes tinued downgrading of the mer­ TV. itself." "As a result," Hall said, "no ships it plain that the maritime industry AFL-CIO President George "To put it bluntly," Meany said, chant marine, have combined to under contract with the SIU have is not asking that the government Meany, AFL-CIO Vice-presi­ "the conscience and idealism of put a damper on the normal ever experienced delay in sailing set up a department that would dent Pall Hall, AFL-CIO the affluent majority is being recruitment of young men into for lack of available manpower." become "the official fairy god­ this industry." Vice-President Joseph A. tested in the crucible of reality In addition, the SIU is engaged mother" for merchant marine in­ Beirne and AFL-CIO ViceHall said that the government's (and) it would be an unthinkable in a joint training program with terests. failure to pursue a program aimed President I. W. Abel will be tragedy" if they failed to meet MEBA District 2 to upgrade What the MTD, which speaks heard on nationwide radio ac­ that test. Riots and their accom­ at expansion of the merchant ma­ men to licensed engineers and for most of maritime labor, and cording to the following i panying destruction cannot be rine "has resulted in far too many deck officers. Between February the majority of maritime manage­ I schedule: condoned but neither do they offer young men rejecting maritime and December 1966, the jointly ment wants, he went on, is that AFL-CIO Vice-President "the slightest justification for call­ careers on the theory that future run school turned out more ma­ maritime be given "the chance to prospects are bleak—which, under Paul Hall, Mutual Network, ing a halt to programs that strike rine licenses than the Federal stand alone in the councils and present circumstances, they are." 9:15 P.M.; at the evils which breed riots." Maritime Academy at Kings agencies of government to present AFL-CIO Vice-President The MTD president reported Point, N. Y., did during the entire But this is just what the reac­ its program for the consideration I. W. Abel, CBS 7:35 P.M.; tionaries would do, he warned, that organized labor throughout year. of the legislative and executive AFL-CIO Vice-President the maritime field has played an and some well-meaning people are Hall pointed out in his editorial departments of government. This Joseph A. Beirne, ABC, active role in trying to meet the tempted to agree when aid to the that "In the last analysis the includes being made safe from 7:15 P.M.; manpower crisis, adding: "This is poor is called appeasement to manning problems will be cor­ an over-zealous rabbit punch or AFL-CIO President George rioters. "This is a terrible un­ part of maritime labor's continu­ rected only when the government blackjacking within the corridors Meany, NBC, 10:45 P.M. ing recognition of its responsibili­ truth. . . ." moves vigorously on a program of government." All times listed are EDT. ties to the industry of which it is "This is a time for the common to expand, modernize and up­ McGavin noted that the Ad­ i Local listings should be check­ sense of the American people to a part, and to the country which grade our fleet—for only then will ministration is still trying to have ed, since network affiliates puts such reliance on its merchant come to the rescue ... the crimi­ young men see in the merchant the Maritime Administration may carry the programs at ships." nal madness of a few must not be marine the long-range opportuni­ placed in the new Department of different times. The publication noted that visited upon the many, of all races, ties which will attract them to Transportation, despite Congres­ "The Liquid Fire", a dra­ who desperately need all the help organized labor has mobilized its this vital service." sional rejection of this move in matization of the life of Sam­ and inspiration they can get. It full resources in the training field 1966. The current efforts, he said, uel Gompers, founder of the A s long as the Administration is not just their future which to help meet the manpower crisis. are "honeyed" by 'new' approaches American Federation of La­ "igno res the legitimate needs of hangs in the balance; it is ours as In this direction, the Seafarers and suddenly discovered "underbor, will be televised by at this industry," the MTD president well." has greatly expanded its training . standings.' But no matter how least 129 stations in 41 states Meany then turned to the sec­ apparatus by acquiring a property said, "it will continue to dilute new the building nor how modem and Washington, D.C. Check ond channel of decision, Ameri­ at Piney Point, Md., which will what efforts are taken to ease the the office furnishings, we still local listings for date and ca's role in world affairs and the be used for a union training cen­ manpower shortage." recognize a spider's web when we time. Vietnam war. He pointed out that ter. This will^make impossible for The MTD's efforts to bring see it." Lack of Firm U.S. Maritime Policy Called Cause of Manpower Crisis Ah'CIO Programs To Be Broadcast On Labor Day �Page Four SEAFARERS LOG September 1, 1967 Siemiller Urges Independent MARAP Soviet Shipbuilding Pate Menace To US, Machinists Head Warns The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area It is difficult to understand how giant companies such as J. P. Stevens, and others who reap huge profits from government con­ WASHINGTON—"Ever since the end of World War 11, we have watched—with growing alarm tracts, can still be allowed to deny their workers the legal right and dismay—not only the dismantling of our own merchant marine but the rapid build-up of the to organize which is supposedly guaranteed by the same govern­ sea-going fleets of nations whose political and economic interests are directly opposed to ours," ment which insures their profits. Judging from the harassment, P. L. (Roy) Siemiller, president ^ abroad program would mean high­ pendent federal agency is, I think, mass firings and other unsavory after a long vacation and is in­ of the International Association er unemployment in the U.S. and the key to winning this kind ot tactics still employed by union- terested in a deck engineer or of Machinists, told this month's understanding within the Execu­ harm the American economy by busting companies in certain parts engine utility slot. seminar of the AFL-CIO Mari­ tive Department." adversely affecting our balance of of the country, these big outfits Baltimore time Trades Department. Representative Edwin Reinecke payments. consider themselves beyond the Jessie Winfield will spend some Speaking on 'Revitalizing the (R-Calif.), a member of the House Pledging the full support of his law. We would hope that the time on the beach before shipping Merchant Marine,' the theme of Merchant Marine and Fisheries city for an independent MARAD, labor subcommittee now hearing out. He last made the Seatrain the day-long symposium, Siemiller Committee, said that "under no Mayor Theodore McKeldin of testimony on management's abuses Texas on a run to Vietnam. noted that Russia has built 502 circumstances" would he support Baltimore told the group that a will take steps to see that they are merchant ships since 1962—as the transfer of MARAD into strong merchant marine means a John Dellinger would like a compared to 87 for the United Boyd's department. He told the strong port, and a strong port not continued in the future. Calmar intercoastal run for a New Yoik States—and spends 10 times more seminar the Transportation head means a strong city. change of pace. His last job was on shipbuilding than we do. He had appeared "arrogant" during Seafarers are still taking ad­ as a FOWT of the Robin Hood's Also addressing the seminar urged full support fpr an Inde­ his testimony at the recent hear­ were officials from two SlU-con- vantage of the upgrading facilities Vietnam voyage. pendent Maritime Agency in or­ ings on the merchant marine." Just off the. Portmar, David tracted companies, Michael G. offered by the SIU. Among the der to get a program underway "We have been hoping that he Mitchell, vice president of Penn latest to make FOWT are Walter Pontes will take a rest before which would help us close the would at least come up with a Shipping Company, and the vice Napier, James Newsome, David looking for an AB's job on a Seagap in the race. program for the maritime indus­ president of Marine Carriers Gower, Everette Spencer, Larry Land or Calmar ship. Bon, Ken Beverly, William HiU, Turning to recent develop­ try, but he keeps talking about it Corp., Henry R. Dowd. Boston John Yuhas and Glenn Howard. ments in labor's negotiations with and we haven't even seen it yet," Mitchell advocated government Peter Gerardi should be ready Qualified to sail as electricians the railroads and airlines, the un­ Reinecke said. "After hearing him action to make U.S. ships more for another trip soon after catch­ ion leader said the political powers before our committee, I person­ competitive with foreign vessels are M. Kennedy and Frank Bose. ing up on some time with his fami­ who are undermining collective ally am going to do everything and said our unsubsidized bulk Frank also passed his FOWT ly. Pete's last job was as messman bargaining in these areas have I can to prevent him getting his carriers are the least competitive exam. on the Neva West. already served notice that they teeth into the maritime industry. of all because "they said almost Philadelphia Walter LeClair will vacation at intend to rewrite the labor rela­ And I am going to enlist the help half the time in ballast." He stated Roosevelt Rohins is back from tions rules for all transportation of my friends on both sides of that the group he represents can his summer home in Maine be­ Vietnam where he was sailing as industries. This, he added, brought the aisle for this effort." become competitive only when it cook. Roosevelt is NFFD now, fore throwing in for a Bosun's the result of a demand in Con­ slot. Walt's previous slot was as a The Chairman of the seminar, is able to earn profits carrying gress by well-known enemies of MTD Executive Secretary Peter cargo between foreign ports or "in but should be back at sea shortly. bosun on the Jefferson City. Bill Linker and John Renski the American working man for a McGavin, reminded those assem­ trades where the arm of our gov­ Martin Hitchcock is also look­ are looking for ships that need a permanent system of compulsory bled that when President Johnson ernment cannot or will not directly ing for a bosun's job after sailing FWT. arbitration—not only for railroads first started exploring avenues for protect us." V. D. India is registered again aboard the Eagle Voyager. and airlines but for all transporta­ a new maritime program, he asked Competition was Dowd's con­ tion. Such a system could include for a consensus "and he got one." cern, too. He said that to "re­ maritime, Siemiller warned. The report has been laying on his vitalize the merchant marine it is desk since last May, McGavin essential to build new ships and Cites Open Hostility Representative Fernand J. St. said, but instead of doing anything grant operating subsidy for these Germain (D-R.I.) also spoke at about it the President told Boyd ships . . . with priority to existing the seminar and noted the open to go out and get another con­ operators." of "We cannot continue to rely on hostility to the merchant marine sensus. The first Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship students to "It seems like he is listening MSTS and government-aid cargo," upgrade under new reduced seatime requirements received their of the Secretaries of Defense, State, Agriculture and Transporta­ only to Mr. Boyd," the MTD offi­ Dowd said, because it is too lim­ FWO certificates recently after three months experience at sea as tion, "to name just a few." St. cial said, and pointed out that ited. "But with an operating sub­ wipers. ^ Germain emphasized that "there Congress has now seemingly run sidy plus building subsidy, the regardless of any time spent in the The Lundeberg School has is no one who is carrying the out of patience and has started American ship owner can compete school. ball for the merchant marine with­ to work on a new maritime pro­ and obtain a fair percentage of been certified by the Coast Coast Guard Commander Guard to participate in a pro­ Douglas H. Clifton presided as in the Executive branch of gov­ gram of its own . . . "and we the world commerce." ernment." He added that "the have still heard nothing from the "The time is already late for gram whereby satisfactory com­ Lundeberg students Bruce Loland, President." few friends you do have are the independent owners and we pletion of instruction at the school Paul Fable and Bruce Beattie muzzled by their superiors and Vernie Reed, first vice president urgently require action now," will be equal to three months or were presented with their certifi­ stifled by bureaucracy so that they of the Laborers' Internaliunal Un­ Dowd concluded. "You can be 50% of the seatime required to cations at Coast Guard Head­ cannot speak up freely in your ion, re-emphasized his union's assured of (our) continued co-op­ upgrade to fireman watertender, quarters in New York. behalf." support of an independent mari­ eration and support" of the MTD oiler. Previously, a man needed Commander William Derr, also six months of seatime to upgrade. present at the ceremonies, ex­ The Rhode Island congressman time agency and said a build- program. scored Transportation Secretary plained to the men that the privi­ Alan Boyd's recent claim that the lege of ugrading under the new U.S. could not launch the proper reduced seatime requirement is kind of shipbuilding program in available only to those men who this country because it would be have attended an approved up­ "inflationai^" and said he won­ grading school, such as the SIUdered just what Boyd was talking operated Lundeberg School. At about. the present time, the Lundeberg "What's so 'inflationary' about School is the only school in New creating more jobs . . . taking York authorized by the Coast people who are now tax users, and Guard to operate in conjunction making taxpayers out of them. . . with the reduced seatime require­ creating new and expanding mar­ ment. kets for the products of our mills The certification of the Lunde­ and mines and factories? What's berg School followed an inspec­ so "inflationary" about a build-attion of the school's facilities by home and a ship-American pro­ Coast Guard officials. gram—when the two elements, to­ The Coast Guard inspection gether, would take some of the team, assisted on a tour of the pressures off of our balance of school by its administrator An­ payments? thony Goncalves and school safe­ "I am often amazed at the way ty director Joseph Algina, paused some of these Administration offi­ in several classrooms to observe cials are able to view one single instruction periods and watch stu­ facet of a problem and not see dents operate some of the school's the whole problem — and the modern equipment. whole solution that it requires." Captain Garth Read, chief of "The present campaign in which Making an inspection tour of training facilities at SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship recently licensing and certification for the the MTD is engaged," St. Ger­ were representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard. During the tour they paid a visit to lifeboat instruction Coast Guard, commented after main concluded, "the campaign class held at the Union's facilities in Mill Basin, Brooklyn. Shown here during the tour are (l-r) Ami Bjorn- the inspection that he had never to reconstitute the maritime ad­ sson, school instructor; Chief Machinist Mate Robert M. Lonchek; Captain Garth H. Reade; Com­ before seen such "expert facilities" ministration as a completely inde­ mander William D. Derr; SIU Director of Manpower, Joe Algina and Tony Goncalves, school administrator. offered to students of seamanship. ffrst Trainees Upgraded to FOWT Under Reduced Seatime Provisions �September 1, 1967 SlU-G'ewed Fairport Rescues Pilot 300Miles OH Coast of Vietnam Participating in the rescue of Navy flier 300 miles off the coast of Vietnam were Fairport crewmembers (l-r) Mike Potter, Russel Joyner, Gene Bailey, Gary Shaneyfort and William "Goat" Fillingim. SAIGON—After nearly twelve hours of bobbing in choppy seas 300 miles off the coast of Vietnam, a downed navy pilot was rescued by the alert crew of the SlU-contracted ship, the Fairport. With the backdrop of a wartorn country 300 miles away, navy pilot Lt. Commander Mike heavily rolling seas, hard rains, Kavanaugh had given up all hope the danger of sharks, and dark­ of being rescued. ness fast approaching, downed Earlier, in the evening of July 27, he and a crew of two men had taken off in their Skytanker jet from the carrier Oriskany, based off the Vietnamese coast, and were headed for the Philip­ pines. At 42,000 feet, the star­ board motor burst into flames, and the port engine "started to act up," Kavanaugh said. Kava­ naugh told his meifi, "We're hitting The per capita dues increase, .the, silk at 14,000 feet!" At 9:20 adopted by the delegates to the P.M., not long afterward, the convention of the Seafarers Inter­ emnty plane had rocketed into the national Union of North America ocean, and the men were left in last June to finance an expanded the black waters 300 miles from program of development and as­ Qui Nhon. sistance to affiliated unions and At 8:50 A.M. the next morn­ their members, goes into effect on ing, a navy rescue patrol plane Oct. 1, 1967. sDotted the jDilot and requested The convention delegates called the SIU ship Fairport to perform for a monthly per capita increase the rescue mission. The Fairport per member of $1.00—from the altered its course and plowed 37 present 75 cents to $1.75—for miles through churning seas be­ each affiliated union, to be paid fore Seafarer William "Goat" Fillby the members of the affiliates by ningim, sighted the downed flier. a one dollar monthly increase over The Number 2 lifeboat was im­ their present dues. mediately lowered, and within 27 Under terms of the delegates minutes, the Lt. Commander was action, the per capita dues in­ crease applies to members of all safely aboard ship. The lifeboat was manned by affiliated District and Local un­ ions, effective Oct. 1 next, and be­ Chief Mate J. C. Adams, 3rd Mate comes payable for the dues quar­ Wayne L. Korb, and SIU crewter beginning on that date. Ac­ members Robert Broadus, AB, cordingly, the dues payments of John Hazel, AB, J. W. Fleming members of the Atlantic, Gulf, AB, Gary Shaneyfort AB, Keith Lakes and Inland Waters District Swillie, OS., Gene Bailey, OS., will increase by $1.00 beginning Michael Porter, wiper, Russell with the fourth quarter of 1967, Joyner, wiper, and Joe Kulakowpayable on or before Oct. 1. ski, wiper. The program adopted by the The other two crewmen of the Convention delegates provides for Skytanker, an Ensign and an en­ intensifified activities in the fields listed man, were never found and of education, organization, ad­ are presumed dead. ministration, strikes, legislation and public relations. Lt. Commander Kavanaugh, a The action was taken by the native of Palo Alto, Calif., told International body "to represent of how he could still remember our members more effectively." the beautiful sight of the Fairport The resolution calling for the per as its outline came dimly into capita increase noted that gov­ view. Prior to leaving the ship, ernment with its pervading re­ he praised the work of the crew sources is progressively having in saving his life. greater impact upon the functions The Fairport brought the navy and affairs of the members, the International and its affiliated un­ flier to Subic Bay to be treated ions, "which require greater effort for shock and exposure, and then on all matters affecting our col­ steamed away toward Okinawa, lective interests." its next port of call. Per Capita Dues ForSIUNA Raised by $1.00 SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Brewster Urges Congress Bar BuiUing of US. Ships Abroad WASHINGTON—Senator Daniel Brewster (D-Md.), recently told the Senate that the U.S. mari­ time decline "has reached crisis proportions" and declared that Congress must enact legislation barring the construction of any U.S. vessels in foreign yards. Brewster, who is a member " from the seas altogether. I think of the Senate Merchant Marine it is at least incumbent upon the out the extent of merchant marine operations under war conditions. Subcommittee, told Congress Congress to pursue policies which He explained that 97.6% of all that such a ban would be an im­ are not detrimental to the Mer­ American supplies and 60% of all portant rrtove in rescuing the in­ chant Marine and shipping indus­ American troops go to Vietnam dustry from a decline of "crisis tries." by ship, and that the merchant proportions." He said that he was fleet provides enough materiel "for Threat to Security "distressed" that the Senate De­ all but a half-hour of fighting each Senator Brewster went on to fense Appropriations Subcommit­ day." On this aspect, he con­ tee had deleted this ban from the note the dangers, both economic cluded: "In two world wars, and Defense Appropriations Bill now and military, of a weak maritime: in the Korean war, our merchant pending; the House earlier had "By no stretch of the imagination fleet outmatched all others in get­ approved the proposed restriction. can deletion of the proviso against ting men and supplies across the Senator Brewster stated "The foreign shipbuilding be construed seas fast. There is no reason to American Merchant Marine and as anything but harmful to the believe that this record of achieve­ the United States Navy have suf­ shipyards of America. Eighteen of ment cannot be achieved during fered from a gradual deterioration our yards have gone out of busi­ the current conflict, just so long as of the shipbuilding industry in ness during the last decade. More we buckle down and give our mer­ this country. Obviously, the pur­ yards will close in the coming chant fleet the governmental sup­ chase from foreign shipyards of years if we take away their busi­ port it needs. ness and transfer it to foreign vessels for our own Navy will "We must insure the reassertion yards. And every yard closed only accelerate this deterioration." means that much less security for of the nation as a pre-eminent As a result, Brewster said, "Con­ the United States in the event of maritime power. We must act gress will have to enact a massive an emergency." now before indifference or old age maritime revitalization program or In a previous speech before the leave us with no fleet at all," he watch American-flag ships vanish Senate, Brewster had pointed said. YOU R DOLL AR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying By Sidney Margolius You can learn a lot from the recent Congres­ sional hearings on the proposed "truth in lending" bill, that will help you protect yourself from over­ paying for credit and from getting involved in even more serious abuses. Representative Leonor K. Sullivan (D., Mo.) has introduced a bill which would strengthen the disclosure bill already passed by the Senate. Mrs. Sullivan's bill would require that true annual in­ terest rates be disclosed on revolving credit ac­ counts as well as on cash loans and traditional installment plans for cars and furniture. At Congressional hearings, the AFL-CIO strongly backed Mrs. Sullivan's proposal to in­ clude revolving charge accounts, and also small debts on which credit fees are under $10 (ex­ empted from the Senate bill), and home mort­ gages. The bill also would ban the use of garnishees to force payment of debts. This would be a par­ ticular help to moderate-income wage-earners. They often are trapped by deceptive credit plans based on the use of garnishees to club buyers into paying even unfair bills. The urgency of eliminating garnishees is being stressed by Mrs. Sullivan and the co-sponsors of her bill—Representatives Frank Annunzio (D., 111.), Jonathan Bingham (D., N. Y.), Henry Gon­ zalez (D., Texas), Joseph Minish (D., N. J.) and Seymour Halpern (R., N. Y.) However, some of the other organizations back­ ing "truth in lending," want to wait until a federal investigation of garnishees is finished, to have more information on that problem. They also are concerned that the garnishee controversy may keep the rest of the bill from passing. Whether or not the garnishee ban gets enacted this time, the hearings brought to public atten­ tion the way working families get lured into credit purchases of overpriced used cars; appliances, jewelry and clothing sold by credit stores; goods sold by house-to-house canvassers; high-priced correspondence school courses; even auto insur­ ance and wigs sold on credit. Then they get hit by garnishees before they know what has hap­ pened, and sometimes even are frightened into paying unfair debts by the fear of job loss if garnisheed. Here are points made at the hearings that can help you protect yourself whether or not Mrs. Sullivan's improvements get passed: AFL-CIO Legislative Director Andrew Biemiller warned that credit rates as now quoted, such as 1 Vi per cent a month, imply that they are very low when in fact they are not. A "service charge" of IV2 per cent a month is the equivalent of a true annual rate of 18 per cent. Biemiller also supported the proposal to tell home buyers the full dollar cost of the interest on mortgages. For example, a $16,000 to $17,000 mortgage for 30 years at 6 per cent, means the home buyer actually will repay about $35,000 in­ cluding the interest and principal. Professor Richard Morse, of Kansas State Uni­ versity, author of Shopping for Credit, a pamphlet used by many teachers, reported on a survey which showed that a consumer who now asks dealers for the annual rate on installment credit, is most likely to get a quotation that is only about half-right. He reported the case of a bank ad­ vertising 5 per cent interest on deposits and also 5 per cent on car financing. The 5 per cent on deposits was accurate enough. But the claimed 5 per cent on financing actually was approximate­ ly 10 per cent per annum because of the way the bank figured the finance charge on the full original debt even though it was being paid back each month. The hearings also showed that buyers who use store and bank revolving credit plans, but fail to pay within the period of free credit, then have to pay an effective interest rate of 18 per cent not only on the succeeding months, but even the first month. A shrewd buyer might get as long as 59 days of free credit before incurring a service charge, Robert Klein, Consumers Union economics edi­ tor, pointed out. But a less-shrewd one, or one with less cash on hand, would have to pay interest back to the date of purchase. Now banks even are urging doctors to approve credit cards for medical services. William Dochterman. Executive Secretary of the Sacramento County Medical Society, has criticized the bank campaign aimed at doctors. "Any payment method which increases the actual cost of professional services to patients is considered unethical," Dochterman states. �September 1, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Six Two More Seafarers Licensed As Ei^iaeers, Total New 173 Two more Seafarers have been added to the list of those who have passed Coast Guard examinations for an engineer's license after attending the Marine Engineer's School jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of the ^ Marine Engineer's Beneficial American shipping by the conflict Association. This brings the in Vietnam. Engine department Seafarers number of Seafarers who have are eligible to apply for any of upgraded to their engineer's li­ the upgrading programs if they cense to 173. are 19 years of age or older and have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. watch standing time in the engine department, plus six months' ex­ perience as a wiper or equivalent. Those who qualify and wish to enroll in the school can obtain additional information and apply •for the course at any SIU hall or write directly to SIU headquarters at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ Van De Beek Angel lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ phone number is'Hyacinth 9-6600. A new third assistant engineer, The training school is operated Nicholas Angel is 46 years old under a reciprocal agreement be­ and previously sailed as a FOWT. tween the SIU and District 2 of A native of Greece, he lives in MEBA. SIU men who enroll in New Jersey. Angel joined the the program are provided with union in 1964 in the port of New meals, hotel lodging and subsist­ York. ence payments of $110 per week A newly-licensed third assistant while in training. engineer, Herman Van De Beek As a result of the reciprocal joined the SIU in 1962. Born in agreement between MEBA Dis­ Hilversum, Holland, he lives in trict 2 and the SIU, unlicensed Astoria, New York. The 35-year SIU men receive full credit and old Seafarer previously held an complete protection for all of their oiler's rating. accumulated pension and welfare Establishment of the engineer credits. While sailing as engineers, training program was spurred by they will also receive pension and the growing shortage of licensed welfare credits. As a result, upon marine engineers aboard Ameri­ reaching retirement eligibility their can-flag ships, particularly as a pension will be paid, based on result of the demands placed on combined time. THE INQUIRING SEAFARER QUESTION: What are some of the sporting events that you wit­ nessed in the ports you have visited? Ramon Ayala: In Japan, summo wrestling is very popular. The wrestlers are much taller and wider than the average Japanese. They go through all sorts of ges­ tures and it's quite a ritual. The men are skilled and not clowns like the American wrestlers. Most matches are serious and very exciting. Charley Wilson: In Thailand they have a form of boxing where the partici­ pants use their feet as well as their hands. This is an exciting, in­ tricate and fastmoving sport. Using the feet adds to the danger and as a result, there are more injuries in the Thai version than in American boxing. 3 Jim Harrison: Soccer and rugby are popular in England. Soccer is played some here, but rugby is rare in America. It's a lot like foot­ ball, but the Brit­ ish claim their version is much * more dangerous. Two big differ­ ences are that rugby players don't wear padding and you can pass the ball in any direction. 4/ — Frank Lebbda: I saw some dog races in Florida. Down there, it's almost as popular as horse racing and of course, there is plenty of heavy betting. If you want to run the risk of going to jail, you can see cock hghts in Miami, but these are illegal and also, pretty bloody. Lawrence Casey: I've seen a number of bullfights in Spain and Portugal. The sport is different in Portugal be­ cause they don't kill the bull. If the bull gets the upper hand, they declare him the winner, in Spain the bull will never leave the arena alive. Arenas are sold out almost all the time. Bruce Washburn: I once saw a cricket match in India. The play­ ers were all In­ dians who learned about the game from the British. I didn't under­ stand the game so it was hard to really enjoy it very much. I've seen some soccer matches but that sport is becoming fairly common in the United States. DISPATCHERS REPORT Atlantic/ Gulf & inland Waters District From Aug. 11 to Aug. 24# 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 1 7 42 64 7 11 25 21 1 11 12 7 6 1 33 26 37 21 52 33 15 7 41 48 1 12 298 234 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 2 1 22 36 3 6 5 10 19 18 14 8 6 4 5 4 0 5 4 0 26 25 14 43 26 7 27 24 4 11 8 14 51 26 38 16 14 14 249 187 125 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Class A Class B 4 1 62 35 10 6 19 20 10 6 5 13 5 2 19 17 19 29 36 27 7 11 64 48 1 15 232 259 Class A Class B Class C 2 13 50 30 19 7 4 7 13 20 11 4 3 4 0 5 0 2 1 1 16 21 12 25 37 13 19 24 1 4 6 16 26 27 52 13 13 16 181 192 155 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco . i Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 4 D 50 10 5 5 g 22 4 6 6 5 4 2 12 31 28 22 20 13 2 7 33 29 1 7 191 146 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 1 24 15 12 8 10 4 22 8 2 3 6 3 0 4 4 10 0 16 10 19 22 20 7 13 9 4 8 8 8 37 24 45 11 8 9 167 122 118 All Groups Class A Class B 19 5 292 121 19 10 113 66 19 22 19 12 13 10 67 25 136 78 118 118 22 0 47 0 49 16 933 483 All Groups Class A Class B 9 2 153 106 13 11 56 35 21 12 12 12 4 4 31 12 109 90 91 78 14 0 41 0 22 2 576 364 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 12 5 162 47 12 16 73 53 9 9 10 4 9 4 40 11 107 82 74 53 7 0 44 0 29 7 588 291 Nine U.S. Senators Urge Formation Of Special Unit to Study Maritime Ills Nine U.S. Senators have proposed a Congressional study of the nation's merchant marine. The purpose of the study would be to provide leadership in maritime affairs—which they said the Pres­ ident has failed to do. He emphasized that unless said. He expressed dismay that The group of nine Senators, meaningful legislation is enacted the President had not fulfilled his headed by Senator John G. by next year at the latest, "I doubt 1965 promise to develop a new Tower (R.-Texas), reconv- we shall have the problem of a maritime policy. mended the establishment of a vanishing merchant marine. It fifteen-man "advisory commis­ shall already have vanished." SEAFARERS^LOG sion" composed of Senate, House, The new commission would in­ and Presidentially-appointed mem­ clude three Senators and three bers. Its purpose would be to Representatives, appointed respec­ Sept. I, 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 18 investigate the ability of the Amer­ tively by the President of the Sen­ Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union ican merchant marine fleet to ate and the Speaker of the House, of North America, cope with present and future na­ and nine persons appointed by the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes tional needs, including emergency Executive. In this way, the Presi­ and Inland Waters District, situations, and the need for and dent could choose members from AFl,-CIO proposal of specific legislative various segments of labor and in­ Executive Board PAUL HALL, President solutions. dustry, to insure a wide range of GAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD The plan is presently under viewpoints. Exec. Vice-Pres. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS study by the Senate Commerce In addition. Government agen­ See.-Treas. Vice-President Committee, headed by merchant cies would be required to help ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President marine supporter Senator Warren develop information for the com­ HERBERT BRAND G. Magnuson (D.-Wash.). mission. It is expected that par­ Director of Organizing and Publications The group proposing the com­ ticipants will include the Mari­ Managing Editor mission includes Senator Tower, time Administration, the Defense MIKE POLLACK Senator Edward Brooke (R.- Department, the Department of Staff Writers Mass.), Senator Peter Dominick Agriculture, and such regulatory (R.-Colo.), Senator Sam J. Ervin units as the Federal Maritime PETER WEISS (D.-N. C.), Senator Paul J. Fannin Commission and the Interstate HARRY WITTSCHEN FRANK MAROIOTTA (R.-Ariz.), Senator Hiram L. Commerce Commission. Fong (R.-Hawaii), Senator Mark The American merchant fleet. Pikllihet kiwtekly at 810 Rhoti lilind Annae Hatfield (R.-Ore.), Senator Win­ Tower said, is ageing and N.E., Waihlniton, D. C. 20018 ky the Seafaren international Union, Atlantle, Oalf, Lakee ston L. Prouty (R.-Vt.), and Sena­ dwindling, not being renewed, and and Inland Waten Dlitriet, AFL-CIO. 675 Foarth Aoenao, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tol. tor Strom Thurmond (R.-S. C.). the nation is turning increasingly HVaclnth 9-6<00. Soeond olait psetaio paid at Waihlnpton, D. C. "We simply cannot wait any to hiring foreign vessels; thus POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Feral 3579 longer," asserted Senator Tower; quick remedial action is necessary. eardi ihoald ke lont to Seafaron International Where the Administration has Already, as seen in the American Union, Atlantle. finlf. Lakes aad Inlaad Waten DIstriet. Airi-no, 879 Feirtk Ayean, Bnakover and over again failed to act, merchant marine operations in lyn, N.Y. 11232. and where the need is so great, Vietnam, "We are literally scrap­ ir iiarnfifiilki ir ing the bottom of the barrel," he we must act." �September 1, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG AFL-CIO Urges Senate Reject Education Bill Amendments WASHINGTON—^An amendment-riddled federal aid to education bill passed by the House threatens "the very fabric" of the nation's education system, the AFL-CIO warned in testimony before a Senate Labor subcommittee. Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller urged the Senate to reject House amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and instead pass Administi;ation-proposed amendments that "build upon successful progress we already have." The Administration bill, sponsored by Senator Wayne Morse (DOre.), subcommittee chairman, authorizes $3.5 billion in federal funds and strengthens a number of provisions of the Act passed in 1965. In the House, Administration forces, aided by some Republican votes, defeated an amendment by Representative Albert H. Quie (RMinn.) which would have abolished direct federal grants to school districts for programs to aid the education of children from low-in­ come families. The money would have been handed over to the states. But the House did adopt a series of amendments by Repre­ sentative Edith Green (D-Ore.) that applied the "states rights" ap­ proach to other sections of the Administration legislation. One amendment turns over to the states the entire program of de­ veloping new teaching techniques carrying 15 per cent of federal school aid funds. Another takes money allocated to the U.S. Office of Educa­ tion for interstate activities and turns it over to the states. A third strikes the Teachers Corps authorization from the bill. The fate of that program now depends upon its inclusion in a college aid bill. The House also adopted an amendment by Representative L. H. Fountain (D-N.C.) that would curb federal procedures enacted in 1966 for use against school districts not in compliance with the Civil Rights Act's provisions for desegregation. Biemiller told the subconunittee that the "impulsive and hastily put together formulas" for block grants to states now contained in the House bill would "diminish the education opportunities of low-income children who need help the most." "It would, to say the least," he added, "be a peculiar response to the dangerous wave of unrest which has swept across the nation to blunt the effect of a major program that can help to eliminate the causes of that unrest." The present law, Biemiller said, "was carefully formulated legisla­ tion which for the first time provided a way out of an impasse." Ex­ perience has shown that it "endangers neither local control of educa­ tion nor separation of church and state." The House bill "could destroy the entire balance that made it possible to resolve the con­ flicting demands on federal aid," he declared. Biemiller said the Fountain amendment to prevent the government from holding up funds to segregated school districts "would encourage and in effect subsidize continued defiance of the law by recalcitrant" segregationists. To illustrate how badly the government needs the right to maintain pressure for school integration, Biemiller cited the recent report of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission which shows that in 1967—13 years after the Supreme Court decision declaring segregated schools uncon­ stitutional—75 percent of the Negro children in Southern and border states will attend all-Negro schools. The AFL-CIO has reiterated its opposition to a proposed "cen­ tral wage board" to set pay scales for the federal government's blue collar workers. Legislative Direc­ tor Andrew J. Biemiller told the Senate Post Office and Civil Serv­ ice Committee that the local area prevailing wage policy is sound and should be strengthened by giving unions a greater voice in all steps of the wage-setting pro­ cedure. The goal, he said, should be to "approach collective bar­ gaining practices in private indus­ try as closely as possible." given when 80 per cent ot tneir local unions have affiliated with their appropriate State AFL-CIO bodies. The number of unions with 80 per cent affiliation or bet­ ter, now stands at 19, Stanton E. Smith, coordinator of state and city central bodies, said in a report to AFL-CIO President George Meany. The following newly qualified unions will receive plaques for their affiliation record at the December convention of the AFT--C10 in Miami Beach: American Bakery & Confection­ ery Workers; Broadcast Employes & Technicians; Glass & Ceramic Workers; Glass Bottle Blowers; Laundry & Dry Cleaning Union; Plate Printers, Die Stampers & Engravers; Retail Clerks. ^highlighted by a Contract goals substantial wage increase were spelled out by 100 delegates to a conference in Atlanta, Ga., called by the Tobacco Workers in anti­ cipation of negotiations with five Robert S. Johnson, a member major employers. The delegates, of Seattle Typographical Union representing more than 22,000 Local 202 and publisher of the members covered by the contracts, labor-backed Auburn, Washing­ also voted to push for the elimina­ ton, Citizen until publication tion of wage inequities and the im­ ceased on June 1, has been ap­ provement of fringe benefits. They pointed education director for the expressed strong opposition to State AFL-CIO. The post was long-term agreements unless they established at last year's State have built-in safeguards to pro­ AFL-CIO convention. Johnson's tect purchasing power. duties will include the develop­ ment of labor education programs Seven more national and in- for the state's public and parochial i ternational unions qualified in- schools as well as for affiliates of 1966^ for the AFL-CIO awarid- the state central body* Page Seven The Long Sleep Commercially marketed meat, food and drugs should not be a source of fear to the citizens of the United States. The average citizen believes that the law has long since insured his protection in this vital area. The average citizen is wrong. Under present statutes, federal inspection of these products is, at best, on a spot-check basis. Vast quantities of meat butchered, sold and consumed within individual state boundries are under the exclusive control of the states. What state inspection require­ ments do exist are largely hamstrung by lack of funds for enforcement and laboratory facilities. Attempts in state legislatures to secure appropriations necessary for effective meat inspection are consistently tabled or defeated by pressures from powerful meat packing and processing interests who fear any check on their operations. In the mean­ time, an unsuspecting public is allowed by both federal and state governments to con­ tinue endangering its health with products known to be prepared in criminally unsan­ itary conditions. The only possible way to protect all of our citizens is the federal inspection of all, meat, processed foods and chemicals used in their preparation. Partial inspection is in­ defensible when a representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture goes before a House subcommittee and admits that "fastcuring processes, artificial tenderizing, arti­ ficial smoking, coloring agents and other additives" used by the meat industry "are potentially deceptive or dangerous to one's health." This same witness publically ac­ knowledged that there "are many opportu­ nities for illegitimate operators to introduce into human food channels meat derived from dead, dying, disabled and diseased animals." In spite of disclosures such as these and others even more outrageous, the Agricul­ ture Dept. and the National Association of State Agriculture Departments persist in a policy aimed at shielding the uncaring pack­ ers, and promoting the sale of their products, rather than at protecting the health of the nation. After decades of bureaucratic indifference to the quality of meat consumed by Ameri­ cans, a bill designed to broaden federal in­ spection and hit at the filth long tolerated by the states, has been introduced in the House of Representatives. We strongly hope a human tragedy or national scandal will not be necessary to gain this bill the combined congressional and administrative support required to pass it into law. • A Lesson in Geography A- basic geographical truth regarding America's need for a merchant marine secdnd to none was recently advanced by Rep­ resentative Robert O. Tiernan (D-R. I.). Noting that three-quarters of the earth is covered with water, Tiernan, in testimony at hearings held by the House Merchant Marine subcommittee, pointed out "the sometimes startling fapt that the continent of North America is an island," and that even though the United States is the indus­ trial giant of the world, she still uses half the globe's raw materials produced outside the Communist bloc. Since most of that material moves by sea, the U.S. must be capable of moving it for her own use. A strong merchant marine goes with a strong nation. The Soviet Union knows it and is striving for it. If American commerce were ever to become dependent on foreign ships or seamen politically controlled by a hostile power, a crippling economic block­ ade against this country would be a distinct possibility. �TF Page Eight September 1, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG US Fleet Would Be 'Sitting Dutk' In Boyd's Agenty, Retell Warns Unionists from Turkey Visit SIU WASHINGTON—The American merchant marine would be a "sitting duck" if it got "shang­ haied" into the Department of Transportation, a West Coast labor union official said in a statement recently filed with the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Thomas A. Rotell, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Pa­ the labor leader's statement con­ trucks would help to choke it off, particularly with a Secretary who cific Coast Metal Trades District tinued. "With the biggest subsidy bill in world history—and never knows nothing—twice nothing— Council (AFL-CIO), strongly ad­ a dime of recapture—it's been about maritime matters and has vocated an independent maritime fighting the 50-50 law since the 'telegraphed his Sunday punch' administration and declared that day it was passed. It conspires for the American merchant ma­ it has been shown that MARAD with the Justice Department to rine." cannot fulfill the merchant marine frustrate the enforcement of the Rotell claimed the American policy of the United States while law. Agriculture, Justice and merchant marine can never oper­ a subservient agency to another State condone foreign agents op­ ate efficiently as a "naval and mil­ government department. erating within the United States itary auxiliary" or carry its He referred to the declaration putting pressure on for the repeal of policy, as set forth in the Mer­ of this law. These three depart­ "domestic water-borne commerce" chant Marine Act of 1936, that it ments are a triple threat to the with MARAD in another depart­ ment, and particularly in the is necessary for the U.S. to have American merchant marine. You Transportation Department. a merchant marine sufficient to gentlemen, as members of this "The intercoastal and coast­ A delegation of Turkish union officials were conducted on tour carry its domestic water-borne committee, know this well, but wise ships have practically dis­ of New York headquarters recently. The lady is group's inter­ commerce and a "substantial por­ the public does not—and I won­ appeared," he said. "How any­ preter. SIU Rep. John Yarmola (partly hidden) guided the group. tion" of the water-borne export der if Transportation Secretary body can expect them to come and import foreign commerce of Boyd does. back when MARAD is a poor the country, and added: "The 50-50 law has kept 200 little orphan in DOT, dominated "It's been said a thousand times American ships sailing since by the railroads with their phoney before, but a 'substantial portion' World War II. That's 1.5 million loss-leader rates on water com­ of our foreign trade means no tons of lift capacity immediately petitive routes, I'll never know." less than half, and MARAD has available to Uncle Sam whenever demonstrated that it cannot, in its Bitterly attacking Boyd for (present) status . . . bring this and wherever the Communists wanting to build foreign and ac­ about. And neither would the De­ start burning up the world again. cusing him, among other things, That's 10,000 seafaring jobs— partment of Transportation." 200 drydockings and voyage re­ of wanting repeal of the 50-50 The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, has pledged Rotell noted that the State De­ pairs a year. The American mer­ shipping law, Rotell maintained its "full and unstinting support" to the 5,400 Canadian SIU mem­ partment fights for the foreign that the only thing left for Con­ lines continually; the Justice De­ chant marine would be a sitting gress to do is to write the U.S. bers who are on strike against Canada's inland shipping companies. duck in DOT. It's bad enough in The assurance of the MTD's ^ partment throws "road blocks" in Commerce, but if it got 'shang­ merchant marine policy itself— the way of the conference sys­ "full backing" was contained in your members by a management tem and is "the only government haied' into E>OT, the rails and "to grab the ball and run with it." a telegram signed by department that is apparently unwilling to ac­ cept the facts of twentieth century agency—the only one, mind you head Paul Hall and Peter Mc- labor-management relations." SIU —in any maritime nation of the Gavin, MTD executive secretary- of Canada President Leonard Mc­ world that does this. And I un­ treasurer, to Leonard J. McLaugh­ Laughlin said that he had recently derstand that if we ever do away lin, President of the SIU of Can­ sent a telegram to Canadian La­ with the conference system, it's ada. bor Minister John R. Nicholson goodbye American merchant Canadian Seafarers went on requesting that Nicholson appoint marine." strike August 18 after bargaining a mediator to try to get bargain­ "And the Agriculture Depart­ by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative was stalemated beyond a noon ing talks rolling again. ment is the biggest joke of all," strike deadline. One hundred Municipal Judge Milton Marks narrowly defeated Democratic eighty-one ships are involved in Assemblyman John Burton in a runoff election for the Senate seat the work stoppage against 32 vacated by the death of Senator J. Eugene McAteer. Burton was Great Lakes shipping companies. Canadian Seafarers are asking endorsed by the SIU and most labor groups. wage increases and application of The Republican victory splits the 40-seat Senate evenly and Canada's 40-hour work week to The linking of the Hudson and means that GOP Lt. Gov. Robert ^ Jesse Puckett, who retired re­ seamen, along with corrections of St. Lawrence Rivers for the pur­ Finch could cast the deciding vote cently, came around to visit old inequities in other working condi­ The day is coming when man poses of commercial navigation, on straight party issues. Most ob­ tions. The Canadian Government will be able to extract from the shipmates and told us he enjoys has been ruled economically un­ servers feel that more Senate Com­ the life of ease. Jesse still travels has proposed an 18-month mora­ oceans enough Fish Protein Con­ feasible, by the United States-Ca­ mittee chairmanships will go to torium on the application of the centrate (FPC) to feed all the quite a bit. nadian International Joint Com­ the GOP next year. 40-hour work week law to mem­ hungry people of the world and mission. F. Debeaumont, a 22-year SIU bers of the Canadian maritime in­ erase the specter of famine. San Francisco The commission first gave this man, is scanning the boards for a dustries. Soon, too, the day will come opinion in 1938 after the initial Shipping is active and we ex­ bosun's slot. His last ship was the Hall's telegram read in part: when man will live and work un­ investigation of the limited exist­ pect this situation to continue Transhartford as bosun. "This strike has been forced upon der the seas, tapping new sources ing waterway. The commission's awhile. We had 20 sign-ons and of minerals and energy, operating most recent examination conclud­ pay-offs. The Falrland, Seamar, sea-bottom ranches and farms, ed that construction of a passage living in ocean-bed colonies. suitable for commercial shipping Steel Seafarer, Geneva, Mankato He will be using oceanography is technically possible and the best Victory and Halaula Victory are to master the difficult tricks of route would follow the existing in transit. weather forecasting. And if war shallow passage with its more than Wilmington is still a constant threat, he will 20 locks and 6Vi-foot draft in be using the sea bed and the Winston Battle would like to important areas. ocean currents for aids and bar­ ship out as steward on the Iber­ The report, shown to Canadian Shipping companies who want to do business with Red China riers against nuclear submarine and U.S. officials, stated however, ville when that ship comes out of must be careful not to insult Mao Tse-tung, the "great leader attacks. that "in view of the ^ide disparity drydock in San Francisco. He en­ of the 700 million Chinese people," British shipowners have With the underseas future in between the benefits and costs of joyed his last stay on that vessel. been warned. mind, the U.S. Naval Reserve Re­ improving the waterway for com­ Walter Marcus, an SIU pen­ A copy of the statement issued by the China National Charter­ search program recently hosted a mercial navigation, no further or sioner, visited the hall recently. ing Corporation of Peking has been sent to New York shipping national two-week seminar on ad­ more detailed studies of the com­ Walt spent some 20 years in the interests. No American-flag ships trade in Red China. The state­ vanced underseas defense and mercial navigation aspects of the SIU and said that he misses the ment cited an incident aboard the British freighter Lord Glad­ ocean technology at the Naval waterway are warranted.'.' stone as an example of what cannot be tolerated. life at sea. War College. The commission said that the With the "connivance" of the ship's Master, a cook "wantonly It^as noted that oceanography Shipping is extremely active and estimated potential traffic for an defaced" a Mao portrait in a book, "Quotations from Chairman and ocean engineering is a young improved international Champlain the outlook is for more of the Mao Tse-tung." Since his thought is "the beacon light guiding program that promises wi^in a Waterway would be "meager in same. Rated men are shipping people of the world," the Chinese protested to the British Em­ short time to become as advanced spite of the apparent advantages immediately. bassy in Peking. and as challenging as man's ex­ of linking two great industrial and As a reprisal for this "insult," the Lord Gladstone's Captain, ploration of outer space. Seattle commercial areas." Costs of the E. S. Marsden and the crew were detained, then expelled. Cap­ "The depth of the sea is a new William Holland would like to improvements would nm from tain Marsden is banned entry into Chinese ports. The Lord environment for man's explora­ $100 million for a minimal pro­ ship out as Chief Electrician on Gladstone is owned by Ships Finance and Management Com­ tion and development, just as ject to $2 billion for a 27-foot a Far East-bound ship. His last pany Ltd., of London. crossing to the West was a chal­ draft passage. job was on the Minot Victory. lenge in centuries past." m MTD Pledges Full Support To Strike by SIU of Canada The Pacific Coast Ocean Science Holds Solution To End Famine Uidson-St Lawreute IM-^i Ruled Out Uo Afore Slow Boat to China if You Insult Chuirman Mao �Text of Hall's Labor Day Address on Merchant Marine (The following is the text of the Labor Day address by AFL-CIO Vice-President Paul Hall entitled "American Labor Looks at Our Merchant Marine," presented by the AFL-CIO over the national radio network facilities of the Mutual Broadcasting system.) F OR millions of Americans, this Labor Day is a holiday—but for millions more, it's business as usual. For our American forces in Viet­ nam, for example, there's no thought of a Labor Day holiday. In countless defense plants across the country— the ones that are making the planes and tanks, the guns and ammunition—American workers are manning the production line. And aboard the ships of our merchant fleet—the ships that are keeping the lifeline open to Vietnam—American seamen are on the job just as they are any other day. This is as it should be. Whenever democratic concepts are threatened —whenever freedom is endangered—American labor, as a matter of principle, supports, and is involved in, the efforts to preserve the ideals on which this country is founded. That is why the AFL-CIO—13.5 million mem­ bers strong—is in full accord with our national policy that we must win this struggle for freedom in Southeast Asia. The American labor movement is deeply con­ cerned about South Vietnam—because a threat to the freedom of any country, anywhere in the world, is a threat to American freedom, too. There's an old trade union saying—that an injury to one is the concern of all—and it applies to the freedom of nations as well as to the free­ doms of the individual. We, in the maritime industry—and I'm talking about maritime management, as well as maritime labor—know something about America's struggle for freedom. After all, it was our merchant fleet— our civilian-owned and civilian-manned cargo and passenger vessels—which played such an impor­ tant role in the winning of World War II. And it is our merchant fleet—our civilian-owned and civilian-manned cargo and passenger vesselswhich are maintaining the sealift to Vietnam to­ day. Sea Power Indispensable This may be the age of air power—but the oceangoing ship is still indispensable to our na­ tional welfare. This is being proved everyday in the Vietnam war—where 98 percent of all of the supplies, and two-thirds of all of the troops— are being transported, not by planes, but by ships. But this has been an assignment for which our nation was not prepared. The unhappy fact is that our national maritime policy has nut provided us with a merchant marine adequate for our com­ mercial or security needs. To get enough ships for this Vietnam sealift, ways had to be found to meet this emergency situ­ ation. Vessels had to be pulled off of their regular commercial runs. More than a hundred ships had to be taken out of mothballs—ships that were old and out-dated, many of them which had served in World War II. And seafaring unions had to rapidly expand their training programs so that we would be sure of having enough skilled crews to keep these ships operating. The American labor movement recognizes the serious nature of the problem which confronts America on the high seas. As recently as a year ago, the AFL-CIO Executive Council, meeting in Chicago, had this to say about our merchant marine: "Today, the American merchant marine is being called upon to meet a war situation for the third time in 25 years. "Owing to the neglect of this industry by the government since the end of World War II, and the failure of the Defense Department to foresee and admit the need for merchant ships to transf)ort troops and supplies across the seas, the con­ dition of the merchant fleet, its supporting ship­ yards and available skilled manpower have reached the point of crisis. "Merchant shipping has played a vital part in American history. Today, as the result of short­ sighted policies on the part of government officials with no understanding and sympathy with the significance of commercial seapower, we have fallen to third-rate status among the maritime nations of the world." That's what the American labor movement feels about the plight of our commercial fleet. Feast or Famine The sad fact is that—since the beginning of this century—the lot of the American merchant marine as been one of feast or famine. During peacetime, the U.S. maritime industry has starved for lack of attention. During the fat days, our nation has been unwilling to spend the funds necessary to build up our merchant fleet. It's only when our security is threatened that America wakes up to the importance of our mer­ chant fleet. In spite of today's obstacles, the American merchant marine—the civilian-owned and civilianmanned fleet—is getting the job done. But we're doing it with a fleet that is not large enough nor modern enough for our position as a maritime power. Just look at the record; At the end of World War II, we had a merchant fleet of more than 5,000 ships; today we have less than one-fifth that number, and few of them are modern vessels. At the end of World War II, American ships carried 40 per cent of our oceangoing exportimport cargoes; today our vessels carry only 7 per cent of that cargo—in other words, ships of foreign countries carry 93 per cent of America's cargo. At the end of World War II, our merchant fleet provided jobs for 80,000 sailors; today these jobs have shrunk to only about half that number. At the end of World War II, we were first among all of the nations of the world in shipping; today, we're sixth and still going down. At the end of World War II, we were first in the great craft of shipbuilding; today we've dropped all the way to 16th. And while we've been going backward on the high seas, the Russians have been forging ahead at breakneck speed. The situation is so acute that, within the next few years, the Soviets may have a 2-to-l superiority over the United States in merchant shipping. Over the years, Russia has threatened to "bury" the Unitfcd States—and today she is in danger of "sinking" us—of driving us from the world's sealanes, of dominating the fishing industry, of taking the lead in the science of oceanography. The Soviet Union today is well on the way to becoming a dominant maritime power—perhaps the world's leading maritime power. If the Rus­ sians get the upper hand, they'll be able to with­ hold their shipping services whenever it serves their political purposes. Remember this: America's industrial complex depends on 77 strategic materials—and 66 of these have to be imported. At this moment, virtually all of these strategic materials move in the holds of foreignflag ships. Suppose those ships were the ones flying the hammer and sickle? Does anyone believe that Russia—the nation that has threatened to "bury us"—would deliver these strategic materials to our shores? The answer is obvious. We would be under Russia's thumb—without a missile having been fired. The Russians know that a merchant marine is far more than just a part of a country's defense posture—as important as that role is. The Rus­ sians know that a merchant marine is part of a country's economic strength—and a part of its international strength. That's why Russia—and every other maritime power in the world—actively supports its mer­ chant marine with strong public policies—poli­ cies that make possible the building and manning of larger, faster and more modern commercial ships. And therein lies the difference—therein lies the reason why other nations are moving forward, and we're moving backward, in maritime affairs. A modern merchant marine is possible only with full government support—and full public support. This is true with virtually every industry, when you stop and think about it. Here in this country, the industries that are making the greatest strides are the ones that have adequate public programs to support them. American agriculture, for example, could not continue to be the world's leader in the produc­ tion of food and fiber without the countless pro­ grams of government assistance. Our aviation in­ dustry could not stay ahead of its foreign com­ petition—particularly in the race for supremacy in the supersonic transport field—without billions of dollars of public investment. We've got to put the same sort of government investment into our maritime industry as we're putting into aviation. This kind of investment is vital if we are to carry our proper share of Amer­ ican cargoes in time of peace. And it is vital if our merchant marine is to be available to back­ stop our armed forces in time of conflict. We've got to start—and start right now—to build a fleet that is modern enough, fast enough and large enough to serve all of our needs. And we've got to make sure that this fleet is built in American yards—because this will reinforce the entire American economy. A domestic shipbuilding program means a lot more than just jobs for American shipbuilding crafts and profits for American shipyards. When you build a ship in an America shipyard, you're using steel manufactured in Pennsylvania —from ore mined in Minnesota. America ship­ building involves electrical equipment from Ken­ tucky—lumber from Washington—machine tools from Connecticut—valves and fitting from Idaho —and so on. And the men who are employed in all of these industries are able, as a result, to buy shoes made in Missouri and clothing made in Tennessee. They're able to feed their families crab from Alaska and lobster from Maine—and oranges grown in Florida and brought to the market aboard planes made in California and powered by fuel from Texas. Provides Needed Jobs What's more, a strong and growing merchant marine can provide needed jobs—for the young men from the ghettos of Harlem and Detroit and Chicago, and from the pockets of poverty in Appalachia—as the union I represent, the Searfarers, and others have been doing for years. In other words, America's maritime affairs— shipping and shipbuilding alike—affect all geo­ graphic areas of the country and all economic levels. This industry can contribute to a healthier American economy and to a stronger defense shield against aggression. No one disputes the importance of our merchant marine—yet we have no positive national program that inspires the confidence of all who are con­ cerned with the future of this vital segment of our economy. Government and industry, labor and manage­ ment, are all agreed that we must have a bold new maritime program—but up to now there has been no agreement on what this program should contain. On this Labor Day, we in the trade union movement call on government, industry and labor to knuckle down to the problem of developing the kind of program that will assure that U.S. ship­ ping and U.S. shipbuilding can make their maxi­ mum contribution to our economy and our de­ fense. This isn't just a maritime problem—it's an American problem. If we as a nation fail to resolve this problem, the impact of that failure will be felt by every American—businessman, farmer, and worker, alike. A strengthened, modernized and expanded merchant marine, is essential to America's future as a healthy, thriving, prosperous nation. �SEAFARERS LOG Page Ten September 1, 1967 Threats, Blacklisting, Cited at House Hearing Fear Tactics Still Used by Employers To Balk Union Organizing Drives ' i'. i. WASHINGTON—Workers from American mills and factories came to the Capitol to tell in thenown words the methods their employers use to prevent them from doing what the law says they are free to do—organize into unions of their own choosing without unlawful interference. As one witness told the SpeLillian Hux told how she cial House Subcommittee on record details of widespread com­ munity interference with unions worked three days at the Roanoke Labor, it was a story of "dis­ and workers; Organizer Claude Rapids plant and was fired after crimination, coercion, intimida­ Davis of the Molders, who told of a union organizer handed her a tion, surveillance, threats, com­ being beaten by an employer in leaflet. pany and community interference Tuppers Plains, Ohio, when he "Someone told me to get rid and massive illegal discharges." went to the plant to seek reinstate­ of it, quick. There wasn't -any The intimidation and the dis­ ment of five workers fired for join­ trash basket handy so I handed charges are still occurring, an­ ing the union. it to my cousin who was due to other witness testified, "this week Other union representatives also go off duty. Her supervisor saw and last week and every week, gave evidence supporting their her put it into her purse and I despite the law and the courts. belief that the law against employ­ was fired for interfering with an­ As the witnesses left the stand, er harassment of union members other employee. Then they fired some in tears. Representative Wil­ should be given "real sharp teeth." my cousin too," said Mrs. Hux. liam D. Ford (D-Mich.) observed But the most moving testimony "I haven't worked since," said that "even union people wouldn't came from rank-and-file workers. the witness, the mother of two believe that this is still happening" Mrs. Doris Hicklin of Rock children. Sobbing, she cried "J. P. unless they can read the testi­ Hill, S. C., mother of a soldier Stevens has denied me my rights mony. It is, he added, "like some­ now serving in Vietnam, tearfully as an American," and rushed from thing out of Alice in Wonderland" accounted how she was fired by the hearing room. to hear of events in sections of the J. P. Stevens & Co. for wearing A solemn witness was Jess nation that have been "totally cut a union button in the plant where Cudd, from Whitmire, S. C., who off from what has been happening she had worked seven years until worked 50 years for the Stevens for the last 25 years in this coun­ 1964. firm and was discharged for join­ try." "I was called into the office and ing TWUA. Worse than firing, he Subcommittee Chairman Frank told to take off the button. This I said, was management's attempt Thompson (D-N.J.) scheduled refused to do," she said. Mrs. to get him to help "run out of additional public hearings until Hicklin has n(^job now because town" his son, also fired for join­ all who want to testify are heard. she was fired from her last two ing the union. Thompson's invitation to appear jobs—a report Thorppson referred He said: "They come to me and was rejected by President Robert to the Justice Department for in­ say 'Mr. Cudd, how come you T. Stevens of J. P. Stevens & Co., vestigation of possible witness don't adopt that boy's two chil­ Inc., big government textile con­ intimidation. dren and you could make about tractor which has fired more than Shirley Hobbs of Roanoke as much out of it as you could 500 workers to date and has re­ Rapids, N. C., said she was fired in the mill by getting social secu­ fused to reinstate any of them by Stevens management after join­ rity and run him out of town?'" while it appeals lower court ing the Textile Workers. So was Cudd's story previously led a her husband. Of her experiences National Labor Relations Board rulings to the Supreme Court. Union witnesses included Rob­ Mrs. Hobbs said "Lincoln freed trial examiner to cite the incident ert Starnes, assistant AFL-CIO the slaves but J. P. Stevens en­ as a "horrible example" of em­ regional director for Mississippi slaves his workers with fear, black­ ployer callousness. The Cudds and Louisiana, who read into the balling and work overloads." were among 71 fired Stevens em­ ployes that the NLRB, and two federal courts, ordered reinstated with backpay of 1964. The comrany president announced during the Thompson hearings that he will appeal the latest adverse deci­ sion to the top U.S. court. Four committee witnesses came by Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,Greet Lakes from Hartwell, Ga., to relate how they took part in an attack on Members of the SIU's Inland Boatmen's Union and the ILA union handbillers at the Monroe were back on the job in Duluth following a disagreement involv­ Auto Equipment Co. plant in ing a layoff provision in the contract. The dispute was triggered 1963. One quoted a company by the company laying off four men on 15 minutes notice. Ac­ foreman as telling workers "it cording to the contract the men were to have five days. The strike might mean your job if you don't run them off." lasted one day and affected 50 The union men were attacked reached with the Ann Arbor Rail­ SIU men. by 50 employees who poured out­ Local 112 and 118 of the Amer­ road Company which will be pre­ side the plant to manhandle them sented aboard all vessels shortly ican Federation of Grain Millers and burn their handbills and for ratification. called a strike. against 11 grain leaflets. The union lost one elec­ Ward Johnson will receive his elevators in the area. Local 1 in tion there, won a second one but Minneapolis and St. Paul are also first SIU pension check shortly. still is fighting for recognition, on strike. A cooling off period the committee was told. was called for by the Federal Ray Smithhart of the Rubber Mediator, who arranged for a Workers said he was arrested in meeting in Duluth. Mississippi for passing out hand­ Tom Newgren and Axel ErickThe SIU Great Lakes Dis­ bills, jailed and fined $10 by the son are both planning to take a trict is holding several checks i mayor of Ripley, Miss. In Tupelo, bride shortly. Tommy is a watch­ i in the Port of Detroit for: Miss., his car was riddled by buck­ man and Axel ships as oiler. Fred Great Lakes members we can-1 shot but he himself was not hit. Leske, who sails as an oiler is not locate. The money rep­ Local police made no attempt to going to be a father soon. Con­ resents grievances settled be-1 investigate, he said. gratulations and the best of luck tween the Union and the James M. Pierce of the AFLto all of these men. Reiss Steamship Company. CIO Industrial Union Department Cleveland wrapped up his experiences with Name Amount Stevens Co. by calling it a "story Word should arrive shortly Donald Montgomery $ 17.51 of firings and discrimination." about the unemployment bill for William Duffy $ 19.15 "Fighting unions in the South is Great Lakes seamen. The SIU i Stephen Williams $ 2.741 big business," he testified. Naming has been pushing this bill along Messaid El-Jahmi $ 7.301 several law firths that specialize in co-operation with MEBA. We i Qasim A1 Shamman $145.0: in combatting unions, he said re­ have gone all out in this fight. I Lloyd Hope $ 8.95 tention of these firms "automati­ V -r Frankfort ! Carl Johnson $ 8.95 cally means a campaign of fear i - A contract agreement has been and cotBrriiinity • interfereride." ' The Great Lakes Money Due '-'".UVv,:-'-i II i f ; Passing Of Ambrose Lightship Marks the bid of an ba mmf Closing a tradition begun in 1823, the last lightship in New York Harbor, the L/S Ambrose, surrenders its domain to a modern, stilt-like, light-tower, leaving only its name behind. The 7,800 pound mushroom anchor was slowly plucked from the grey sea, there was a dismal honk of a foghorn, and the lonely sentinel of New York's Ambrose Channel, the last Am­ brose Lightship, plodded away from the site of her 17-year vigil, never to return. A 104-year tradition of lightships bobhing in New York Harbor has come to an end. Her place has been taken by a bleak, clumsy four-legged light tower. A group of lightship buffs had sailed 22 miles to see the gal­ lant hulk uproot and drift into the mist of memory. The 16-man lightship crew stood on deck as L/S Ambrose slowly circled the ungainly tower, some at attention, some mere­ ly looking, few showing regret. They were bidding farewell to a life of deadly monotony, of danger as well as drudgery. The L/S Ambrose had had a single, unchanging mission: to split the darkness. Ships of all types, from stubby tugs to majestic liners, would beam in on the lightship's bleary foghorn, its 5,500,000 candlepower light, and its powerful radio beacon, and would try to come as close to the lightship as possible. In a channel 38,000 feet long and only 2,000 feet wide, the crew of the lightship faced a possible collision every seven minutes. In 1947, the lightship Nantucket was snapped in two by the 47,000 ton White Star liner Olympic, killing seven of the Nantucket's 11man crew. On June 24, I960, the sixth and last Ambrose light­ ship was fortunately in dry dock for an overhaul when her re­ lief ship was torn asunder by a freighter. Amazingly, since the present lightship location was chosen in 1908, there have been only four collisions, but the danger still existed. Even though it had excellent television reception and a comprehensive library, the L/S Ambrose also provided her crew with a plentiful supply of monotony. Perhaps this is why the skipper of the cutter Mahon­ ing, Chief Warrant Officer Ted Polgar, remarked that there were only two assignments comparable to lightship-tending: assign­ ment in Vietnam, and assignment on an isolated radio navigation station in the Pacific. The new tower is designed to be more efficient, more comfort­ able, and less monotonous than its floating predecessor. The pre­ fabricated structure stands on four strong legs which have been driven 170 feet into the ocean floor. Perched on top, 60 feet above the water, are the mess facilities, office, crew quarters, and stowage area. The flat roof serves as a heliport. Of the small six-man crew, four will be on board at all times, serving for two weeks and then taking a very welcome one-week leave. The main light will gleam with 6,000,000 candlepower during periods of low visibilty. At full power in clear weather, it will be visible for 17 miles, whereas the old ship's light would shine for only 13. In addition to the powerful radio beacon, the new station has a complement of eight electric foghorns which operate simul­ taneously, each individual horn having a range of six miles. As the Ambrose Lightship glumly puttered around its suc­ cessor, commissioning ceremonies were under way. Now the squat lightship "Papa Charlie" code flags flapped in the breeze, signifying "I am not in my correct position." The time had come. It was the end for L/S Ambrose, which had survived storms, collisions, and German submarine forays off the U.S. coast in World War 11. An overhaul in Staten Island loomed ahead. Soon, the lobster-red ship tfrill begin a new vigil somewhere off the coast of New England.; . ; �September 1, 1967 Receives Death Benefit Mrs. Reba Sue Martin, widow of SlU pensioner James Martin, re­ ceives Union death benefit check for $4,000 from SlU Representative Ken McGregor in San Francisco. With Mrs. Martin are her children. The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Guif Area The Maritime Council of New Orleans and Vicinity and the fe'' Greater New Orleans, AFL-CIO, staged "Political Candidates Night", recently to back pro-labor legislators in danger of being gerrymandered out of office due to reapportionment. Right-To-Work committees have already opened a public office in Baton Rouge and will make every effort to defeat pro-labor he is not particular about his next candidates. President Victor Bus- ship or run. sie of the AFL-CIO has urged all Clarence Trippe made a voyage of those eligible to vote to make to India on the Transhudson. certain they are registered. A list After a bout with illness, he's of labor-endorsed candidates will looking for a saloon messman's be announced at a later date. job. COPE of New Orleans will take an active part in the election of 30 members of the House, 12 in the Senate, plus Governor and other statewide jobs up for elec­ tion this year. COPE's motto is "Elect our friends, defeat our enemies." New Orleans Charles Cassard would like a South American or Vietnam run. Villoria Jaroclnski He didn't care for the West Afri­ Charles Hyde's last trip was the can trip he made aboard the Del Steel Navigator as salon pantry­ Valle. Felix Jaroclnski was on the Del man. Charles took a vacation Norte when illness forced him off after that and is now registered in La Guaira, Venezuela. He said and ready to take to the seas again. Houston Upgrading here has been quite good. Joseph Matejek just passed his exam for Chief Engineer. Shipping is still good and we are moving men and ships very quick­ lyI. Glass got an AB's job on the Del Sud. He said he was really SAN JUAN, P.R.—The SIU of sweating it out because he likes Puerto Rico has signed a new this ship. three-year contract with Esso R. Villoria caught the Del Valle Standard Oil of Puerto Rico call­ and J. Kirchener latched onto a ing for a monthly wage increase job aboard the Achilles. amounting to $15 the first year, Mobile $14 the second year and an addi­ O. B. Davenport wants a change tional $15 during the third year. of scenery after four straight runs The new pact also gained a to the Far East. He sails as FWT substantial increase of 33% in or oiler. employer contributions to the wel­ H. C. Cain is registered and fare plan and a substantial in­ would like a Far East run. He crease in paid vacation time for runs a local nightclub while each employee. ashore. All employees, regardless of seniority, will receive a total of John Tilley said he hopes his 20 paid annual holidays. next ship is as good as the FanIn talks between the SIU of wood. John's a 25-year veteran Puerto Rico and Texaco De and sails as steward. Puerto Rico, negotiations have Shipping is good here and been stalemated over the com­ should improve now that Alcoa pany's insistence on the mainten­ has added the Alcoa Commandor ance of membership clauses, and Alcoa Roamer to the Vene­ rather than union shop clauses in zuelan runs. These trips had been any new agreement. discontinued for awhite. Puerto Rico SlU Signs New Pact At Standard Oil SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Corporations Should Bear Brunt Of New Tax, Meany Tells Congress WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President GeorgeMeany told Congress last week that labor agrees with President Johnson on the need for a tax increase but firmly opposes his method of applying it. Testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee, Meany backed higher taxes in both principle and practice. An in~ "On the personal income side, crease, he said, would be m viduals with less than $1,000 is keeping with the tradition of not adequate to approach the prin­ we propose that the taxpayer list his income from these three cate­ equality and sacrifice in the de­ ciple of ability to pay. fense of freedom; would finance "For example, under the Ad­ gories, deduct a generous $10,000 the rising costs of the Vietnam ministration's proposal, a family and apply the same tax rate as the war while still allowing for con­ of four with a taxable income of surtax on the remainder, if any. "With a deduction of $10,000 tinued domestic progress, and $1,999—gross income of about per tax return, moderate-income would reduce the dangers of tight $4,900—would pay its regular tax money, very high interest rates of $290. It would pay no sur­ taxpayers would be exempted and an unbalanced economic charge. Another family of four from the tax on excluded income. advance." with a taxable income of $2,001 Moreover, the tax rate would be —gross income of slightly over much lower than the regular tax But "equality of sacrifice should be based on ability to sac­ $5,000—would be required to pay rates. Yet a significant portion of rifice," he said, and the Admin­ its regular tax of slightly over excluded income would be sub­ istration's proposals recognize this $290 plus the 10 percent surtax, jected to some taxation and ad­ precept "only to a minor degree." or $29. For the extra $2 of tax­ ditional federal revenue would be raised at a time when it is needed. The federation leader called for able income, it would be required "On the corporate side, we rec­ three major changes in the Ad­ to pay $29 in additional taxes. ommend a similar listing of those This is clearly unfair. ministration bill; a surtax on cor­ categories of excluded income, a "Moreover, this proposal also porations "at least twice as great very generous deduction of $25,as on individuals," a lump-sum fails to give sufficient recognition 000 and application of the same deduction for individual and fam­ to the ability to pay principle as tax rate as the surtax to the ily taxpayers in calculating their one moves up the income scale. remainder. surtax, aimed at strengthening the Families with incomes of $6,000 "The deduction of as much as principle of ability to pay, and a or $10,000 would pay the same $25,000 would exclude small cor­ plan for applying the war tax rate 10 percent surcharge on their total porations, and most medium-sized to income not now subject to tax liabilities as families with in­ corporations as well. However, it regular income tax because of comes of over $1 million. would subject the excluded in­ loopholes. "In addition, the proposal fails come of wealthier corporations to Compared to the Administra­ to recognize that the after-tax a low tax rate—much lower than tion's estimate of about $9 billion weekly take-home pay of most the 48 percent on reported in­ return from its proposals in a groups of wage and salary earners come. At least part of the revenue year's time, Meany said the AFL- has increased only slightly in the of excluded income would be CIO alternatives would yield about last two years. The weekly take- tapped. $8 billion if based on a six percent home pay of the average factory "This proposal seems to us to surtax on individuals and 12 per­ worker, with three dependents, be simple, clear and direct. It is cent on corporations, and about was $100.39 in June—only 62 not structural reform of the de­ $13.4 billion at rates of 10 per­ cents per week greater than in tailed problems in our tax system. cent and 20 percent, respectively. June 1966 and $3.40 greater than But it would raise additional reve­ nue, as part of a war tax, by Meany offered these arguments in June 1965." applying a degree of taxation to in support of the proposed The plan can be made much the large sums that are now ex­ changes: fairer, he said, by allowing each cluded from the income tax." Corporation Taxes. Restoration family filing a joint return to of the seven percent tax credit for subtract $300 from its tax liability new business investment this year before calculating the surtax. That has given corporations a $2 bil­ is, a family paying $300 or less lion annual tax cut. Despite a in regular taxes would pay no sur­ minor decline in very high cor­ tax. A family paying $600 would porate profits since late 1966, they pay surtax on $300, and so on. show a rise of 74Vi percent after For individual returns, a $150 de­ taxes since 1960. Dividend pay­ duction was suggested. The Navy's navigation satellite ments have soared more than 69 Excluded income. "Tax loop­ percent in the same span. Total holes of special privilege for system, which enables a ship to wage and salary outlays have gone wealthy families and corporations determine its position at sea in up only 54 percent, reflecting are numerous and notorious," in­ any weather with tremendous ac­ higher employment as well as cluding the exclusion for tax pur­ curacy, is going to be made avail­ higher individual incomes. How­ poses of half of capital gains and able for U. S. merchant ship use. ever, after-tax take-home pay of income from tax-exempt state and The move, announced by Vice a factory worker with three de­ local bonds, as well as depletion President Humphrey, means that any American ship at sea could pendents rose only 24 percent, allowances. be equipped to tune in on the and in terms of buying power, a While structural tax reform is mere II percent during the 6V2- not the present issue, the special radio signals beamed from the year period. A double-rate tax on circumstances surrounding the three Navy satellites that form the heart of the system. Until now, corporations is clearly justified. surtax proposal justifies the appli­ the system has been limited to Special deduction. The Admin­ cation of a tax, at the surtax rate, military ships, and has been a istration proposal to exempt from to excluded income in the above closely-guarded secret. the surtax families with less than categories, after a "generous de­ Although the system has been $2,000 taxable income and indi­ duction." in operation since 1964, the Vice President said that in the last year there has been increasing interest SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS in the Navy's system of oceanographic research. And, he said, June 1 - June 30, 1967 since many nations are "intensify­ Number of Amount ing their use of the sea's resources Benefits Paid ... it is essential that we work Hospital Benefits $ 57,981.08 with all countries, including the Death Benefits 84,993.50 Soviet Union, bilaterally and Disability Benefits 172,200.00 through international organiza­ 967 Maternity Benefits 5,270.00 tions, in exploring, understanding 27 and using the seas and their re­ Dependent Benefits 94,466.78 sources." 467 Optical Benefits 13,671.35 917 Complete details, such as cost OuNPotient Benefits ..... 3,923 31,410.00 and the question of which nations 693,281.05 will be allowed to participate, are Vacation Benefits 1,680 not yet available. The Depart­ ment of Transportation has been Total Welfare, Vacation asked to set up plans to use the Benefits Paid This Period.. $1,153,273.76 13,601 satellite system for militaiy ships. Satellite System Made Available For Navigation a. �4 Page Twelve t I't I 5^ September 1, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewed Ship Our Lady of Peare Sails Through Two War Zones A can of TNT found attached to the ship's anchor, a dangerous shipboard fire, and a trip through the Suez Canal shortly before an outbreak of war might give one the impression that the SlU-contracted vessel Our Lady of Peace is the most misnamed ship in the fleet. These were some of the experiences of recent voyages related to a LOG reporter at a never been too friendly to Ameri­ came aboard," Allen related, "a recent payoff in Bayonne, N. J. cans, especially in the last ten small can of TNT was found at­ "We may have been the last years," Luketic said. Most sea­ tached to the anchor chain." The SIU ship through the Suez Canal," men find they don't get what they ship was in Nha Be, with another Luke Luketic of the deck depart­ pay for. "You have to watch your American ship and two Panama­ nian vessels. A mine exploded at ment related. The ship went wallet .there," he added. Another incident aboard the 1:30 a.m., sinking one of the for­ through on June 3, three days be­ fore the Israeli- ship, this time in Vietnam, was eign ships and a second explosion Arab fighting and recalled by Luketic. Last Decem­ eight hours later broke the an­ it was apparent ber, in Vietnam, some gas highlos chor chain on the second Pana­ that Egypt was caught fire in number two hatch. manian ship. Some Navy divers searched the preparing for war. Damage was slight and was put Seafarers Arthur out quickly. "We were carrying bottom of the two American ships Lesh and Lars ammunition and there were 250 and found the TNT can. It had Wejemark de­ pound bombs in the area," Luke­ a time device on it that was due scribed the reac­ tic recalled. If there had been an to detonate the explosive at 4:30 tion of the Egyp­ explosion "all of us would have p.m. The bottoms of ships are Lesh carefully searched now, and the tians as the ship been goners." headed through the canal. Bosun Enos Allen told of an­ SlU-contracted Oceanic Spray "They stood along the banks other close call the ship had on found a TNT can on its anchor and shook their fists, shouted, and the Vietnam run. "Just before I a few weeks ago. even threw some rocks at us," Lesh said. "A few did seem JASMINA (Wall Street Marine), July WAYNE VICTORY (Marine Carriers). friendly," Wejemark said, but the July 30—Chairman, Tom Driscoll; Secretary, 2—Chairman, Donald M. Kintr; Sec­ Gilbert Delgado. Ship's delegate reported retary. Louis W. Pepper. Brother Donald majority were clearly anti-Ameri­ M. King was elect^ to serve as new everything running smoothly. Captain is can. The Seafarers could see ship's delegate. No beefs reported by well satisfied with the crew. Brother Raymond Perry was elected to serve as department delegates. Vote of thanks Egyptian soldiers lined up along given ship's treasurer. $1.00 to be donated by to steward department for job well crewmembers. Some disputed OT re­ the canal bank, along with shore done. Discussion held on improper use of ported by deck department. Discussion washing machines and lines for drying batteries, anti-aircraft guns and clothes. on cleaning up the ship in certain de­ partments. machine gun nests. "We spoke to MANHATTAN (Hudson Waterways). some canal workers and they said July 23—Chairman, Woodroe Lawton; DEL SUD (Delta), July 30—Chairman, Secretary. Bill Padgett. No beefs reported Mike Dunn: Secretary, Gary Bryant. No. there wouldn't be any war, but it by department delegates. Brother M. J. beefs reported by department delegal^. was obvious it would come soon," Berry was elected to serve as ship's dele­ Captain reported a good voyage. Motion made that proper medical supplies be Lesh stated. brought aboard ship before leaving United States. Motion made that sick crew mem­ The Egyptian authorities made bers be fiown to United States from no effort to interfere with the foreign ports. Motion made to have pro­ bationary members who continually miss ship, although some officials ship in foreign ports pay penalty to Union or assume Foreign Probationary boarded the vessel. "They have membership with Union. Compliments these canal crews that help you given to first trippers for being clean cut young men and conducting themselves in dock and lend a hand during any the true manner taught by the SIU school. A vote of thanks was given to the steward emergency," Lesh said. Some department. men, a few armed, came aboard CONNECTICUT (OrienUl Exporters), from one of these craft but they July 2 —• Chairman, Leo Paradise: Sec­ just looked around, asked a few retary. A. W. Morales. $14.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department civil questions and left," Lesh gate. Vote of thanks given to the stew­ delegates. Brother E. R. Hall was elected ard department. Also vote of thanks said. He added it was not usual given to Captain for co-operation with to serve as new ship's delegate. Crew pledged $1.00 to be collected for ship's crew. Discussion held on thieves coming for them to board a vessel. fund next draw. Discussion held on ac­ aboard. quiring new washing machine and re­ The crew wasn't really worried, pairing old one. Air conditioning unit CUBA VICTORY (Alcoe Steamship), being added for benefit of crew. Luketic stated, because nobody July 16—Chairman, R. V. Ceiling; Sec­ C. J. Quinnt. Ship's delegate.re­ thought the Egyptians would ac­ retary. HALCYON PANTHER (Halcyon ported everything running smoothly. No tually fire on an American ship. beefs reported by department delegates. Steamship Co.), July 9—Chairman, G._S. Stanley; Secretary, A. W. Hutcherson. C. J. Quinnt was elected to serve "There were no special precau­ Brother $11.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by as new ship's delegate. Discussion held on delegates. Brother A. S. sanitation after using head. All agreed tions taken, but the crew was to co-operate. Ship's delegate will see department Turner was elected to serve as new ship's silent and our main concern was Chief engineer about repairing washing delegate. Will post list of movie donations. machine and laundry tubs. All hands asked to donate. to get out of there as fast as pos­ sible," he added. One SILl ship, the Observer was trapped in the Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No. 10 Canal, and is still there, along with vessels from other nations, including some ships from Com­ munist nations. According to Luketic, one prob­ lem that arose concerned the of­ ficial clearance for the ship to pass through the canal. "A mes­ sage was sent to the company regarding the possibility of trou­ ble with officials, but they wired back and said that no trouble was anticipated," Luketic said. Sea­ farers were worried about the fact that they might have had to turn around and return to the States by way of the Cape of Good Hope. Meets the Intrepid Our Lady of Peace met the air­ craft carrier Intrepid in the Red These Harry LuncJeberg School of Seamanship entry rating students Sea, just before the freighter went have qualified for a lifeboat ticket after passing examinations through the canal into the Medi­ conducted by Coast Guard. In front row (l-r) are: D. Godfrey, F. terranean. The fact that crew Jossi, R. Willis, R. Titchell, M. Chapman, J. Tierman. In second members didn't get a chance to row, P. McGaharn, instructor, R. Dobbs, D. Lee, K. Schwartz, D. disembark in an Egyptian port Hollifield, W. Ellicott, J. Babbiano, and senior instructor Ami was of no major concern to the Bjornsson. In the third row, G. Gauer, J. Goodrich, E. Smith, J. Seafarers aboard. "Egyptians have Fitzpatrick, A. McHale, H. Jackson, T. Browne, and S. Marshall. ' ' <\ Around the The camera's eye caught Sea­ farers at work and play in New York, Yokohama, Bang­ kok and Saigon. f.J' ^ iY'fi ' Sy&r'''' Leon Levin (right) is greeted by patrolman Sacco when the De Soto arrived in New York City for recent payoff. The Seafarers were glad to return after a long voyage. Seafarers are usually well-fed on ships where the, chief steward is Yasser Szmanikjs (right). The SIU veteran supervised "loading of stores aboard Steel Maker. When the Lucile Bloomfield docked in Bangkok, a few crewmembers got together to discuss the voyage. Left to right, Tom Pruitt, Charles Thorpe, Roger Pinkham. Terrence White and Roy Jones sailed in De Soto's deck department. They were caught by camera in Yokohama. Bill Pope, deck dept., en­ tertains shipmates in Sai­ gon with country �September 1, 1967 Praises Graduates Of 5IU Upgrading Widow Thanks Crew For Thoughtfulness To The Editon We have several graduates of the New Orleans upgrading school aboard the Duval in all three departments. They are all exceptional young men and they will make worthy seamen to take our places when we retire. This is a good crew and a good over­ time ship for the black gang. We were in Morocco for two weeks and had no foul ups, no beefs and nobody missed the ship for any reason. William (Dick) Mmsey To the Editor: To the crew that was aboard the Columbia Victory along with my husband, Frank Nel­ son, who died aboard that ship, July 5, in Yokahama, Japan, I would like to say many thanks for the donation and the flow­ ers. He often spoke of the good crew aboard that ship. Also, the Mates and Captain he worked for. He was a wonder­ ful husband and father and will be really missed by us. Thanks again. Mrs. Catherine B. Nelson and Cheryl Ann Nelson Savannah, Ga. Smooth Sailing On Viet Trip To The Editor: The Halcyon Panther is on its second trip to Vietnam and is scheduled to make two more from the West Coast before re­ turning to the Gulf. Jimmie Darouse, steward, is doing a fine job of feeding the boys. Chief cook A. W. Hutcherson and Sam Martin, night cook and baker, are doing a good job with their cooking and baking. A1 Blain, chief electrician, is keeping all the lights burning. We had a smooth pay off in Sacramento last voyage and are looking for­ ward to the same after this one. Walter Conner, Ship's delegate Halcyon Panther Thanks Union For Pension Plan To the Editor: After 22 years with the Sea­ farers International Union, my husband has retired. He re­ ceived his first pension check this week. It has been a good feeling through the years to know that if sickness or accident should occur the Union Welfare Plan was accepted in any hospital without question. His pension is also a big help. If not for it, it would be impossible to get along, as Social Security pay­ ments are not enough to main­ tain a home decently. I'm proud to say that my husband has been a member of such a fine organization for so many years. Yours Truly, Mrs. Walter F. Mueller — ^J> — Boyd Program Undermines Fleet Support Maritime, Seafarer's Wife Says To the Editor: I've just read Paul Hall's 20joint Maritime program. I have written our State Representa­ tive and Senators to have this reviewed and considered as a new U. S. maritime policy. You know, we wives must get behind oui; husbands. We must help them just like in domestic life. We, as wives and dependents are directly affected by the outcome of future ship­ ping. Ask your family and friends to get behind this effort to save our American fleet. It is im­ portant to our national economy also. So, please write your own State Representative and Sen­ ators, and get this program go­ ing for us. Mfrs. Joseph Schoell Seattle, Wash. ^ British Seaman Enjoyed the LOG To the Editor: This is to advise you that my father recently died. I would like to thank your union very sincerely for sending him copies of the LOG. During his retire­ ment from the sea, he enjoyed reading it very much. M. Haddock Swansea Glam United Kingdom Page Thirteen SEAFARERS LOG To the Editor: Ever since the Secretary of Transportation, Alan Boyd, first started talking about what he thought should be done about the American merchant marine, I find myself wondering more and more who's side he is on. When one reads of his plans to take jobs away from Amer­ icans by building ships in for­ eign yards and his willingness to throw away much of the pro­ tection guaranteed by our cargo preference laws, it is hard to believe that President Johnson or anybody who knows any­ thing about maritime could even take him seriously. Com­ petition in world commerce is tough enough without a mem­ ber of the U.S. Cabinet propos­ ing that this country deliberately hand over whatever potential advantage it has to a foreign nation. As Edwin Hood, the presi­ dent of the American Shipbuild­ ers Council has said over and over again, U.S. shipyards can build all the ships we need, to again become the big maritime power we were after World War II. We wouldn't even have to build any new yards—just re-open some of the ones that have closed ifor lack of ship­ building work. Instead of ex­ porting jobs to foreign yards, we should worry about our ovm people and put unemployed American shipyard workers back on the jobs they have al­ ways done so well when the chips were down in the past. Ted Luce Seafarers on the Raymond Reiss (Reiss) were thanked by a Union brother for their consideration in sending his father a card while he was hospitalized. Meeting chairman Gary Loomis reports. Meeting secretary Robert Denning reports that a lively discussion was held concerning "the pros and cons of making coffee with or G. Trosclair, meeting chairman without salt." Deck delegate telephone should be installed in Howard Reagan suggested peri­ the passageway forward of the on the Platte (Platte Transport) writes that a vote odic discussions of a deck hand's crews mess, to be hooked directly of thanks was to the bridge house in case of duties would be more effective extended to Cap­ emergency calls to the man on than safety meetings. Other sug­ tain S. H. Cogsgestions included standby in mess room. When the dale for air-con­ the posting of ship arrives in New Orleans for ditioning units ship's meeting the payoff, we'll see about getting and the speed times 24 hours our radio repaired, Briggs re­ with which the in advance. En­ ported. old linen locker gine delegate Wil­ was converted to liam Duffy re­ Two heavy trucks hauling mu­ Trosclair a sleeping dormi­ ported that mem­ nitions from the Free American bers of his depart­ (Fargo) to the air­ tory. It came in handy during the ment had few port at Vung Ro stay in India and the hot nights Shircel beefs. Ray An­ were blown up at sea, Trosclair reported. derson, steward delegate, reported when they ran A request was sent from Cos­ that all is well in his department. over land mines, Collections were made from those meeting chairman mos Mariner (Cosmos) to SIU headquarters for who have not contributed to the George Bryan re­ Logs to be sent ship's fund, Carl Shircel, treasurer ports from Viet­ to the Seamen's reported. A suggestion was made nam. Meeting secClub in Cam to fix the TV set in the galley. retary M. WesSan Filippo writes that Ranh Bay, Meet­ ing C h a i r m a n Peter Hammel, new ship's dele­ Bill Bryant is hospitalized in Sai­ William Phillips gate on the Bangor (Bermuda gon and the crew wishes him a „ ^ writes. Our Un-Shipping) will speedy recovery. No major beefs iw ion has "the mahandle the mail thus far, Wessing reports. A vote „ jority of the ships delivered to the of thanks was given by bosun Joe in the harbor, the vessel. Chuck De- San Filippo to members of the mers, meeting sec­ deck department for keeping the majority of the time," Phillips in­ retary reported. fans running in hot weather. The forms. Meeting Secretary Robert Demers said that steward department turned out Spencer writes that there is some the captain ex­ good food and service, it was disputed deck overtime. The ship's pressed his satis­ agreed. The payoff will be in San treasury has $13 in the kitty. The payoff will be in San Francisco. faction with the Francisco. Demers crews perform­ ance. Plenty of good food and service, in addition to a smoothrunning ship, has made the voy­ age a pleasant one. The only problem is some disputed over­ time in the engine department. The next port is Durban. Juliane Paidn, bom July 9, Curtis Soutbwick, Jr., born Jan­ 1967, to the Francis J. Papins, uary 21, 1967, to the Curtis SouthMeeting secretary W. H. Sim­ Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Jamestown, N. Y. wicks, mons reports that the Del Oro (Delta) "was a fine SIU style trip Jose Carlo Morales, bom May Audra Micbele lovino, born with every mem­ 8, 1967, to the Jose C. Morales, ber on his toes May 2, 1967, to the Luigi lovinos, Ponce, Puerto Rico. and all hands do­ Oceanside, L. I., N. Y. ing a fine job. No Lori Lynn Stevens, born June beefs or disputed Amy Denise Wofford, bom overtime except July 7, 1967, to the Kenneth Wof- 21, 1967, to the Calvin Stevens, Mobile, Ala. for a small fords, Vinton, La. amount in the deck departAubrey Rankin, bom August 1, Warren Waldrop, born July 19, 1967, to the Aubrey A. Rankins, T. Briggs, meeting ment. chairman reported $31.08 in the 1967, to the James Waldrops, Mo­ Mobile, Ala. treasury. It was reported that a bile, Ala. <I> <1> \I> <t> ^I> Timothy Frankovitcb, born July 9, 1967, to the John G. Frankovitchs. Rapid River, Mich. Shipboard Reunion — — James Cbisbolm, bom January 26, 1967, to the Charles Chisholms. Port Arthur, Texas. ^ Dennie Pelky, bom July 5, 1967, to the Franklin J. Pelkys, Honor, Mich. — — Stacey Lea Jones, born October 31, 1966, to the Robert L. Jones, Arnold, Mo. ^ George Harvey Flowers, bom July 7, 1967, to the Cecil L. Flowers, Swan Quarter, N. C. When Norberto Capay called at Qui Nhon, Vietnam, Seafarer John Devaux (right) contacted his son, John Jr. through the American Red Cross. John Jr., stationed in Saigon, was able to visit aboard, the ship for a few days. The crew went all out to make the visit enjoyable. They were a great bunch of men, John Jr., said. ^ • ..... ^ Middalia Roma, born July 7, 1967, to the Rudolph Romas, Houston, Texas. <1> James Thomas Beatty, born No­ vember 23, 1966, to the William Beattys, Jr., Lake Charles, La. �Page Fourteen • I 5. Appears on Alan Burke TV Show I iii' If if I: ? a '• if ' I . Lifeboat Class No, 183 Graduates Seafarer Urges Seamen Have Access To Vietnam Gl Recreational Facilities ^: ! f? i! September 1, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG f iil' ^ l^i • rr? Seafarer Owen Quinn, in a recent appearance on the nationally televised Alan Burke show, urged that U.S. merchant seamen be allowed to use some of the recreational facilities which are presently operated solely for U.S. servicemen. Brother Quinn has made sev"When I saw these people talk­ eral supply runs to the war zone. safer trip. The Seafarers who died ing about different things, I when the Baton Rouge Victory He told the show's audience thought I would take the oppor­ was hit by a mine attest to the about one particular incident tunity to talk," said Quinn. "I danger of sailing in the war zone. while sailing aboard on the CoeurIn talking with a LOG reporter felt people should know something A'lene Victory (Victory Carriers) during Christmas of 1966. Quinn about his appearance on the show, about our role in the war effort." and several shipmates had arrived Quinn said that "there is a lack Burke was sympathetic and agreed in Vietnam with some 700 tons of facilities where a man can have that seamen should be entitled to of vital ammuni­ a beer, see a movie, relax after certain recreation privileges, tion and other a hard voyage, or even learn about Quinn said. Seafarer Quinn said that he intends to continue "going what's going on at home." war material. The Bob Hope show "was a to Vietnam every chance I get. "On December rare opportunity to get a slice of I remember the ships calling on 23, we learned home," he said. Burke told Quinn Korean ports when I was a sol­ that a Bob Hope on the show that he didn't think dier there shortly after the war. show was being Seafarer Quinn was the subject Hope knew of the incident, or staged at Cam of a Log feature in the issue of would have approved if he did. Ranh Bay. We April 15, 1966, concerning his The program, which originates thought that we being in Malta at the time of that out of New York, includes in it's Quinn would see it, so we went up there and found sev­ format an opportunity for people country's independence. He is a eral thousand military personnel to come up from the audience and member of the deck department plus about 300 seamen in the express whatever is on their mind. and lives in New York City. audience. The show was held in a huge open field." When the show began, Quinn noticed that Military Police were circulating through the audience "picking out all those not in uni­ form." The MP's asked these men to leave, Quinn told the audience. Arthur Payton, 52; A heart at­ Bain Gilford, 50: Brother GifFinally, the MP's came to the tack claimed the life of Brother ford died in Hospital Averroes, section where Quinn and his bud­ Payton, July 12, Casablanca, Mo­ dies were seated. "They asked in Sacramento rocco, on October us to leave," said Quinn, and we County Hospital, 22, 1966. A resi­ "politely protested" that all we Sacramento, Calif. dent of Seattle, wanted to do was see the show. A resident of East he was bora in Spokane, Wash. Liverpool, Ohio, "We told them that we had just Brother Payton Brother Gifford made a long voyage carrying vital was bom in that sailed in the stew­ cargo. The MP's wouldn't let us city. He joined ard department stay in the audience, even though the Union in San and joined the we could prove we were indeed members of the merchant marine. Francisco and shipped as an AB. Union in Seattle. Gifford had "They made it clear that the show His last ship was the Oceanic served in the Marine Corps. He was only for those men who were Tide. Payton served in the U. S. is survived by a cpusin, Philip performing duties in Vietnam," Army from 1943 to 1947. Burial Corneil, of Seattle. Burial was in was in the Columbiana Memorial Ben Mosik Cemetery, Casablanca, Quinn said. Park Cemetery, Columbiana Morocco. County, Ohio. Perform Vital Job Seamen believe, Quinn told the David Blumlo, 53: Brother audience, that they perform "a Blumlo died aboard the TransAutrey Johnson, 59: Cancer york on April 19. vital job" and art entitled to claimed the life of Brother John­ He was serving as "some of the recreational and offson, July 12 at chief steward hour facilities." A number of the Brewton, Ala. A aboard the ves­ Seafarers had served in the armed chief cook and sel which was baker, he joined forces during World War II and docked at Yoko­ the union in Phil­ Korea, Quinn said, and many oth­ hama, Japan, at adelphia. A resi­ ers were on the supply runs during the time of death. dent of Mobile, both wars. Born in Ohio, he Johnson was born Perhaps Seafarers don't carry made his home in Covington a gun or expose themselves to in San Francisco. Brother Blumlo County, Ala. His danger as much as front-line last ship was the Yellowstone. He joined the union in San Francisco troops, Quinn said, but their part served in the Navy during World and sailed as night cook and in the war effort cannot be denied. War II. Surviving is his wife, baker before attaining a chief Quinn pointed out that many sea­ Martha. Burial was in Pleasant steward's rating. Surviving is a farers not only fought in the past, Home Cemetery, Covington Coun­ half-brother, Paul Whitlow of San Francisco. The body was cre­ but they volunteered to sail on the ty, Ala. mated. Vietnam run, rather than take a FINAL DEPARTURES After attending SIU lifeboat training classes in New York, these men passed Coast Guard examinations. Seated (l-r) are: G. Mc­ Laughlin, J. White, P. Castro, A. O'Connor, C. Miranda, N. Caputo, and instructor Ami Bjornsson. In back: P. McGaharn, instructor, J. Costello, J. May, F. Unger, E. Colon, J. Ruiz and R. Benjamin. Hayward Henderson Your family is anxious to get it touch with you. Get in touch with Dixie F. Henderson, Rt. 3, Elba, Alabama, 36323; telephone 897-6582. <1> WiUiam Stark P. McGeoghegan, Drew Road, R. D. 2, Sussex, N.J. 07461, is anxious for you to contact him at the above address. i I I iSs i' Seafarers are reminded thai when they leave a ship aftet articles expire in a foreign portj the obligation to leave a cli ship for the next crew is s^e as in any Stateside poit.j Attention to details of hoi keeping and efforts to leav quarters, messrooms and oth® Thomas Morris, 38: Seafarer Morris died on January 7, in Leggett Memorial Hospital, Hous­ ton, Texas. He was born in Greensburgh, Pa., and made his home in Pitts­ burgh. Brother Morris sailed in the SIU's Great Lakes and A&G divisions. He held the rating of AB, joining the Union in San Francisco. Brother Morris served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. His last ship Alexander Garibaldi, 70: Heart failure claimed the life of Brother Garibaldi on July 19, at South Amboy, N. J. He was on an SIU pension at the time of death. Brother Garibal­ di joined the Un­ ion in New York City. A native of Italy, he lived in Lawrence Har­ bor, N. J., with his wife, Chris­ tine. He held the rating of bridgeman and was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Please contact Billie Engler, 3910 Hollygrove St., New Or­ leans, La., or phone 488-2034 as soon as possible. vt' Charles W. Thorn Your mother, Mrs. Jessie Thom, 409 Richmond Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, would like you to get in touch with her. ^ Anthony Sorrelli, Jr. Your sister, Mrs. Ella De Santis of 8663 15th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. is very anxious to hear from you. Roger O'Rourke Kindly contact Mrs. M. L. Van Gessel, 27 Fresno St., San Franr Cisco, Calif., 94133, in regard to mail she is holding for you. <1> Kenneth Wayne LeBlanc Please contact your mother, Mrs. F. A. LeBlanc, 314 Roose­ velt Avenue, San Antonio 10, Texas, as soon as you can. Albert W. Spanraft Please contact Anita Reed, Route 2, Box 2A, Slidell, La., or phone 643-9206, as soon as pos­ sible. <|> Seafarer in Vietnam Joe Simmons Please contact James Hart aboard the Monticello Victory, Victory Carriers Steamship Com­ pany, 647 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y., 10022, as soon as you can. Benjamin (Frenchy) LeBlanc Please get in touch with Dora Lietz, 611 E. Baltimore St., Apt. F, Baltimore, Md., as sbon as possible. <!> ronEieN PAYom LEAVE CLEAN SHIP James W. Gaid Richard V. Gelling Please get in touch with your wife Mary, in San Francisco, re­ garding illness in the family. Seafarer Richard Hartley (right) is shown with SIU Rep. Pete Drewes ih South Vietnam where he is serving with paratroopers. Dick is anxious to resume his seagoing career when discharged. Leslie Brilhart Contact your mother at 223 Braham Blvd., San Antonio, Tex., 78215, as soon as possible in re­ gard to an urgent matter. �September 1, 1967 UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY B Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) fw. If Stltzel-Weiier Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin StiU," W. L. Weller Bourbon whidteys (Distillery Workers) KIngsport Press "World Book," "Chlldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) ^ S>' i- Jamestown Sterling Corp. SEAFARERS LOG FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision tor safesuardinK the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank -and file auditing committee elected by the membership. Ail Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. Ail trust funds of the SIU AUantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shijrawners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Batteir Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union ofiUcial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract righu prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from amoog its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping Co.), July 17—Chairman, Henry W. Mil­ ler ; Secretary, Z. A. Markis. Repair list was turned over to patrolman and repairs will be made this trip. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Padget was elected to serve as new ship's delegat. New members are urged to keep visitors out of rooms and passageways while in foreign porta. (United Furniture Workers) ^l> White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa Steamship Co.), July 23—Chairman, Frank Russu; Secretary, M. P. Cox. Captain will payoff crew in New York. Some disputed OT reported by engine department. Vote of thanks given to the steward department for job well done. Ship's delegate was asked to see that additional exhaust be installed in galley over grill because of fumes and smoke when grilling. CALMAR (Calmar Steamship), July 23—Chairman, Thomas R. Glenn ; Secre­ tary, Vernon Douglas. Some disputed OT reported by all departments. Clari­ fication concerning raise. Request pa­ trolman at payoff for purpose od settling disputed CT. CORTBZ (Crest Overseas), June 26— Chairman, D. L. Parker; Secretary, J. E. Hannon. Some disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Brother Hardcastle was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Crew was requested to put items back when done with them. See about having all rooms, also messhall painted. Request for drain boards on sinks in crew's wash­ room. Vote of thanks given to the steward department. (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) ^ Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) •4> Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) . KENYON VICTORY (Columbia), Au­ gust 3 — Chairman, A. Bourgot; Sec­ retary, R. Brown. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. No disputed OT and no beefs. Brother Grant Marzett was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. COSMOS MARINER (Cosmos Naviga­ tion), August 15 — Chairman, William F. Phillips: Secretary, Robert Spencer. $13.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. It was discussed that the ship be fumigated for roaches. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. ROBERT D. CONRAD (Maritime Op­ erations), August 13—Chairman, G. B. Gapac; Secretary, J. Conyers. Brother John Wallack was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $7.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. FREE AMEKCIA (Fargo), Augrust 13— Chairman, George Bryan; Secretary, M. Wessing. Motion was made to ask the patrolman about a change in the un­ licensed personnel's quarters. Also to check ice box temperatures before storing for next voyage. Exterminators to be called in San Francisco. Vote of thanks given to Brother Joe Sanfilippo, bosun, to Hanks and Viik for keeping the fans running in the hot weather. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the good food served. HENRY STEINBRENNER (Steinbrenner), August 4 —• Chairman. A. Pedersen; Secretary, None. Motion made to contact patrolman about providing OT slips in crew's hall, and having a clock put in galley. DEL RIO (Delta), July 3—Chairman, S. Pappas; Secretary, D. Worrell. $27.10 in ship's fund. Motion made to negotiate for retirement plan for those with 20 years membership in SIU, as to years of service etc. BANGOR (Bermuda), August 6 — Chairman, Peter V. Hammel; Secretary. Chuck Demers. The Captain is satisfied with the crew in general. Brother Peter V. Hammel was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for the good food and service. Some disputed OT in engine department. STEEL FLYER (IsthmUn, July 28— Chairman, C. M. Brien; Secretary, P. Lucaaon. $1.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. BURBANK VICTORY (A. L. Burbank), July 30 — Chairman, P. Clarke; Secretary, H. B. Gaskill. Two hours delayM sailing at Long Beach Is disputed. Beef in engine department regarding the PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an oflScial receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in ail Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in ail rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS, One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he shonid immediaUIy notify SIU President Paul HaU at headquarters by cortifled mail, return receipt requested. Chief Engineer entering and trying to run crew foc'sles. NICOLET (Gartland), July 23—Chair­ man, Robert Zurflub; S<Mretary, H. "Don" Gilbert. Beef in engine depart­ ment regarding unfair distribution of OT. Engine room is dirty with lots of oil on deck. WILD RANGER (Waterman), July 23 —Chairman, B. Lowderback; Secretary, C. Frey. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. He asked to resign as ship's delegate and his re­ quest was accepted with a vote of thanks. Brother B. Lowderback was elected to serve in his place. $3.60 in ship's fund. Patrolman in Yokohama will be con­ tacted regarding engine room dispute. Page Fifteen RAYMOND REISS (Reiss), July 28— Chairman, Gary D. Loomis; Secretary, Robert Denning. Safety meeting was criticized. Suggestion was made for teach­ ing of round turns and proper handling of lines and other deck duties, especially for the new men. It was suggested that a check be made on lighting of the cargo hold which is inadequate on deck also. Other repairs needed. CRAPO (Huron Portland Cement), August 1—Chairman, Seth Lockwood; Secretary, George Sylvester. Complaint about oil spillage while loading cement in Alpena, which is very excessive, costly and unnecessary. The deck department wishes to make it clear that they are going to put in for full-scale OT for shovelling and would like to see the excessive spillage eliminated. PLATTE (Platte Transport), August 6 — Chairman, G. Troeciair; Secretary, L. Bianchard. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments, otherwise there are no beefs and everything is run­ ning smoothly. Vote of thanks to the Master, Captain S. H. Cogsdale, for the air-conditioned units and the speed in converting old linen locker to a remodeled sleeping dormitory. TRANS SUPERIOR (Hudson Water­ ways), No date—Chairman, T. Sawyer; Secretary, Donald B. Farmer. No beefs were reported by department delegates. It was request^ that the stores be check more carefully when coming siboard. None of the repairs were made as they were turned in on the repair list. It was requested that the Company and the Union come to an agreement as to smok­ ing on the wheel watch. * Schedule of Membership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Sept. 12—2:30 p.m. Mobile Sept. 13—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Sept. 18—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Sept. 20—2:00 p.m. Seattle . i.. . Sept. 22—2:00 p.m. New York . .Sept. 5—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 5—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . .Sept. 6—2:30 p.m. Detroit . .. .Sept 8—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Sept 11—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Sept. 5—2:00 p.m. Alpena Sept. 5—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 5—7:00 p.m. Chicago . . . .Sept 5—7:00 p.m. Cleveland . . .Sept. 5—7:00 p.m. Duluth Sept 5—7:00 p.m. Frankfort . . .Sept. 5—7:00 p.m. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williaitij Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago . . . .Sept. 12—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Sept 14^7:30 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Duluth ....Sept. 15—^7:30 p.m. Cleveland ..Sept. 15—7:30 p.m. Detroit Sept. 11—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Sept. 11—7:30 p.m. ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Sept 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Sept 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ^Norfolk Sept 14—10a.m.&8p.m. Jersey City Sept 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Woihers New Orleans Sept 12—^7:00 p.m. MobUe Sept 13—7:00 p.m. New York ..Sept 14—7;00p.m. Piuladeljihia Sept 5—7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. .Sept 6—7:00 p.m. 4:Houston ..Sept 18—7:00p.m. 127 River St EL 4-36I6 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass BUFFALO, N.Y 177 State St Rl 2-0140 73S Washington St. SIU TL 3-925? IBU TL 3-9259 IBU ES S-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio DETROIT, Mich SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Sept 12—5:00 p.m. MohUe Sept. 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Sept 6—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Sept. 7—5:00 p.m. Houston . .. .Sept. 18—5:00 p.m. 475 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6400 DULUTH, Minn 1420 W. 2Sth St. MA 1-5450 10225 W. Jefferson^Ave. 312 W. 2nd St RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich I" 415 Mam St. EL 7-2441 ""w®r.'ja JACKSONVILLE. Fl. JERSEY CITY, N.J MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS. IM# F.'H ». EL 3-0987 99 Montgomer^S^ I South HE 2-I754 . 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7544 N®"'®^"'" PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2404 PORT ARTHUR, Tex I34B Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif., 350 Freemont St DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juneos Stop 20 Tel. n4-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 FirU^AvMU^ ST. LOUIS, Mo TAMPA Fla TAMPA, Ma •"V.c'l Cc 1*1434 312 Harrison St. 229-2788 WII^INSTON, Calif. .. 505 N. Marin^^ YOKOHAMA, Japan .Iseya BIdg., 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204»7I Ext. 281 �Vol. XXiX No. 18 SEAFARERSKLOG September 1, 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT > AFL-CIO ON THE S -> -M I ~• 1 DINNER TABLE ome 60 years ago a young author named Upton Sinclair wrote a book about the Chicago stock­ yards that turned America's stomach and brought about a storm of irresistible public pressure for reform. Within six months from its publication in January of 1906, "The Jungle" was largely instrumental in the passage of pure food laws which had been successfully stifled by unscrupulous meat packers for more than a decade. Prior to this, statutory super­ vision of the meat industry was of no practical significance. The book so impressed President Theodore Roose­ velt that he sununoned Sinclair to the White House to discuss the sickening charges it contained. Once satisfied that "The Jungle," though a novel, faithfully described the deplorable conditions under which meat packing plants were providing food for the nation, the president moved swiftly to force reform. The time was ripe. A bill aimed at tightening laws to protect consumers had been laying untouched in Congress for a long time and consumers had not yet forgotten the "embalmed beef scandal of the Spanish-American War. Roosevelt himself had an­ grily testified before a Senate committee investigating the scandal that he would sooner have eaten his old hat than the canned food sent to his soldiers in Cuba under a U.S. government contract. He carried his concern over unsanitary food production with him when he entered the White House but, once there, found Congress disinclined to do anything about it. Sinclair's book—and its earlier appearance in serial form—^was the lever needed to get the ball rolling. The author did not cater to the squeamish in his graphic portrayal of the filth in the stockyards. After an appalled public read passages such as those which follow, it was clearly impossible even for Con­ gress to protect the so-called "Beef Trust" for much longer. ". . . there would be hams found spoiled, some of them with an odor so bad that a man could hardly bear to be in the room with them. To pump into these the packers had a . . . much stronger pickle which destroyed the odor. . . . "There was never the least attention paid to what was cut up for sausage. There would be meat that had tumbled out on the floor, in the dirt and saw­ dust, where the workers had tramped and spit un­ counted billions of consumption germs. There would • be meat stored in great piles in rooms; and the water from leaky roofs would drip over it, and thousands of rats would race about on it ... a man could run his hand over these piles of meat and sweep off handfulls of the dried dung of rats. These rats were nuisances, and the packers would put poisoned bread out for them, they would die, and then rats, bread and meat would go into the hopper together. ". . . the meat would be shovelled into carts, and the man who did the shoveling would not trouble to lift out a rat even if he saw one—there were things that went into the sausage in comparison with which a poisoned rat was a tidbit. There was no place for the men to wash their hands ... so they (washed) them in the water that was to be ladled into the sausage. . . . "There were the butt-ends of smoked meat, and the scraps of corned beef, and all the odds and ends of the waste of the plants, that would be dumped into old barrels in the cellar and left there. Under the system of rigid economy . . . there were some jobs that it only paid to do once in a long time, and among these was the cleaning out of the waste bar­ rels. Every spring they did it; and in the barrels would be dirt and rust and old nails and stale water —and cart load after cart load of it would be taken up and dumped into the hoppers with fresh meat, and sent out to the public's breakfast. Some of it they would make into 'smoked' sausage—but as the smoking took time, and was therefore expensive, they would . . . preserve it with borax and color it with gelatin to make it brown. All of their sausage came out of the same bowl, but . . . they would stamp some of it 'special' and for this they would charge two cents more a pound." Packers Deny Accusations Even following such a vivid description of their methods, however, the meat packers fought bitterly and tried to deny Sinclair's accusations. Articles appeared in major. newspapers and national maga­ zines defending the meat industry, and the industry— in turn—spent huge sums on advertising in an at­ tempt to save its tarnished image. Powerful pressure was brought to bear on Congress aimed at killing or at least weakening any legislation aimed at federal controls over the industry. A com­ mission dispatched by the Agriculture Department returned from Chicago persuaded by the Beef Trust that Sinclair was merely a sensation seeker. Unimpressed by all of this, Roosevelt sent to Chicago a two-man commission of his own which not only confirmed the main charges leveled in "The Jungle," but came up with some shocking personal observations of its own. The President hoped to gain reform and industry agreement to government in­ spection ^with just the threat that he would publicize the commission's report. After the packers refused to bend, the report was released and a new wave of indigation swept the country when it was told the meat and canned goods it consumed were prepared in filth. Only after meat sales fell off by more than half did the industry agree that some legislation must be accepted. After bitter debate. Congress quickly passed modified versions of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Beef Inspection Act. Watered down from the beginning, and amended only slightly in the ensuing 61 years, the Meat In­ spection Act stands today as little more than a token relic of retarded progress. The threat to America's health posed by rotten meat and meat products is, without doubt, more deadly now than it was in 1906—for several reasons. For one, the Beef Trust is bigger and stronger and more capable of undetected fraud than ever before. Calculated misuse of modern scientific tech­ nology makes it possible for today's meat packers to get away with deceptions their grandfathers would never have dreamed of. All the garbage no longer has to go into sausage; much of it can be salvaged by chemical means and marketed as more costly cuts of meat. And if the meat itself doesn't make you sick, the chemicals used to doctor the look, taste or smell of it are apt to make you sick. Another reason is the outmoded structure of the law itself which allows vast quantities of meat to escape federal inspection entirely. Too much au­ thority is left up to the states—only 26 of which require mandatory inspection of animals before and after slaughter. Nine states have no meat inspection laws at all and 15 have "voluntary" inspection statutes which unscrupulous meat dealers can ignore without fear of punishment. AFL-CIO Urges Amendments Many organizations concerned with the well being of the public—including the AFL-CIO—share in­ creasing alarm over the worsening trend in the meat industry and have been pushing for amendments to the law which would require federal inspection of all meat. Some Americans mistakenly believe this is already the case. As Andrew J. Biemiller, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Legislation, told a hearing of the House subcommittee on Livestock and Grains in July, American families are unaware that some 15 per cent of meat slaughtered in the U.S., and 25 per cent of all meat products processed, are not federally inspected. This accounts for enough meat for 30 million people for one year. Some of it undergoes state inspection, Biemiller said, but even "the best" of state programs "leave something to be desired." Meat and meat products sold "intrastate"—that which travels from slaughterhouse to the dinner table without crossing state lines—are generally immune from federal scrutiny. The laxity of individual state controls gives the guilty meatpacker all the leeway he needs. The U.S. Agriculture Department admits that over 22 million pounds of meat have been condemned by its inspectors as tainted, contaminated, rancid, odor­ ous or mouldy in a single year. Consumers who buy intrastate meat don't enjoy this inspection protection. Hamburger and processed meat is often found to contain horsemeat, meat from sick animals and contaminated meat. Such revolting carcass waste as chopped hides, lungs, eyeballs and hog blood turn up in bologna and hot dogs. Sulfite, banned by federal law, is widely used to give old meat a fresh pink color. Detergents camouflage unfit meat and doses of Aureomycin replace sani­ tation. (A sample survey in New York State found 26 of 30 hamburger samples to contain sulfite, and an Albany oflicial estimated that deceptive labeling is used on 90 per cent of the uninspected processed meat sold in the state.) When it could no longer completely ignore com­ plaints and warnings from university scientists, along with labor and congressional sources on the serious­ ness of the situation, the Agriculture Department sent out a fact-finding team to examine intrastate meat slaughtering and processing methods. The re­ sulting report—made to a House appropriations sub­ committee back in 1963—^was no less shocking than the one given to Theodore Roosevelt more than half a century ago. But nothing was done about it. Typical charges against the modem Beef Trust were: "Allowing edible portions of carcasses to come in contact with manure, pus, and other sources of contamination during dressing operations; allowing (contamination) with filth from improperly cleaned equipment and facilities; use of chemical additives and preservatives that (are illegal) under federal meat inspection." Also charged was the "failure to use procedures to detect or control parasites transmitted to man that could lead to diseases such as trichinosis and cysticercosis" and to "supervise destruction of ob­ viously diseased tissues and spoiled, putrid and filthy materials." The use of "false and deceptive labels and "inadequate controls to prevent possible adulter­ ation of food products—^with substitutes such as water, gum, cereals or sodium caseinate" was also cited. A second portion of the 1963 report—includ­ ing vile pictures, documentation and affidavits—^was never made public. The facts were all there. Agriculture had only to request congressional hearings on the matter, but chose instead to let it lay and continued its policy of co-operation with the meat industry in promoting the sale of its products without unfavorable pub­ licity. Not until June of this year, largely through the efforts of Representative Neal Smith (D-Iowa), did the hearings at which Biemiller and numerous others called for updating and strengthening of the Meat Inspection Act materialize. Only portions of the strong bill proposed by Smith for the last six years were incorporated with a more lenient one backed by the Administration, but at least a bill has finally been put together and is scheduled to hit the floor of the House later this month. And at least six congressmen are preparing amendments which would give the law teeth sharp enough to reach a good percentage of the jungle of rotten meat. � 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 1, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW MARITIME AUTHORIZATION MEASURE AWAITS PRESIDENT’S OK TO BECOME LAW HOUSE MARINE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL FOR INDEPENDENT MARAD LACK OF FIRM U.S. MARITIME POLICY CALLED CAUSE OF MANPOWER CRISIS SOVIET SHIPBUILDING PACE MENACE TO U.S., MACHINIST’S HEAD WARNS NINE U.S. SENATORS URGE FORMATION OF SPECIAL UNIT TO STUDY MARITIME ILLS AFL-CIO URGES SENATE REJECT EDUCATION BILL AMENDMENTS U.S. FLEET WOULD BE ‘SITTING DUCK’ IN BOYD’S AGENCY, ROTELL WARNS TEXT OF HALL’S LABOR DAY ADDRESS ON MERCHANT MARINE FEAR TACTICS STILL USED BY EMPLOYERS TO BALK UNION ORGANIZING DRIVES CORPORATIONS SHOULD BEAR BRUNT OF NEW TAX, MEANY TELLS CONGRESS SIU-CREWED SHIP OUR LADY OF PEACE SAILS THROUGH TWO WAR ZONES SEAFARER URGES SEAMEN HAVE ACCESS TO VIETNAM GI RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 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 09/01/1967 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. XXIX, No. 18 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e136a675f270e08a55bb27c1ba98c2f3.PDF 8fe1229aa078addf448bab61163aa610 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSftl^ Vol. XXiX No. 17 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT_^AF^Cm -:r: ;'•".• -v;; -f-• •• •;••••, Cubans Rescued. Safe aboard tbe SlU-manned Floridian after being res­ cued at sea, some of 19 Cuban refugees are shown with members of ship's crew. Escape plan took five years (See Page 5.) v-.'/t-vr "• Senate, House Groups Conclude Hearings on U.S. Ship Problems 'Ajv iTjAs. Graduation. SlU President Paul Hall presents diploma to Luis A. Saenz of , Ecuador, class spokesman at graduation of American Inst, of Free Labor Devel­ opment training program. (Story Page 4.) Page 3 Seatrain Ship Gunned By VC Off Saigon; Crew Escapes Injury Page 3 SlU-Manned Floridian Rescues 19 Refugees Off Coast of Cuba Page 5 Safety First. Alfr«l .• • • • • • " Chicgo T««i Drtven, reclvM diploma from B<A ^(ilkins of National Safety Oiuncil. Ai was fin* member in n» local to Complete NSC> cpnef^n^"®* «»uno in safety. A Forward Step. Ed Derry^Jr.. wce.yes h.s mate's ticket from SlU* Agent Don ^r«m« '» where he attended SlU Great Navigation^ Derry is employed with Boland and Cornelius. !f:\- ii J-1 T —li-.!:. I-L. ^ Observer Crew Home After Being Trapped 62 Days In Suez Canal Page 2 �August 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG SlU Crew Stalled in Suez Tie-Up Returns After 62-Duy Ordeui .."I 1^ -r The Arab-Israeli war has finally ended for five Seafarers after 62 days of service as part of a skeleton crew aboard the SlU-contracted Observer, as she lay trapped at anchor in the Suez Canal. Veteran Seafarer and Chief Steward Jim Davis recently told a LOG reporter what the 62-day ordeal was like for himself and for fellow Seafarers Porter John Causey, Elear Duxbury and Robert Donahue of the deck department and Morris Ward, FWT. The Observer, India hound from Galveston with a cargo of grain, was trapped in the Suez Canal on June 6th by the out­ break of the Arab-Israeli war. On June 28, after efforts on the part of the SIU, the Observer's opera­ tors Marine Carriers, and diplo­ mats of the Spanish and Indian embassies, twenty-five of the Ob­ servers crew were repatriated to the United States. The skeleton crew that volun­ teered to remain aboard the Ob­ server had no way of knowing how long it would be before they themselves could leave for home. Their departure was dependent Seafarer Jim Davis, chief steward on the Observer, tells Head­ upon the clearing of sunken ships quarters Representative E. B. McAuley about his experiences in from the Canal and upon the pos­ the Suez Canal while he and four other Seafarers were part of sible continuation of the Arab- skeleton crew that stayed aboard until the ship could reach Ismalia. Israeli war. Thus the skeleton crew settled ordered by the Observer's master. Captain Kapelowitz did a great down for a long stay aboard the Captain Kapelowitz, to prevent job, said Davis, of keeping them vessel and set about making their the ship from being mistaken for cordial, while at the same time a target by either side in the war. protecting the rights of his ship stay as palatable as possible. and its crew. Without question, boredom was "I was a one-man steward de­ At one point, Davis recounts, partment," said Davis. Food was the major problem that the crew no problem, he explained since had to face aboard ship, while all a rowboat with four armed Egyp­ around their vessel, the war went tians tied up to the Observer's "the ship was well provisioned." stern as if to board the ship. The "We spent most of our time on. Here the compatability of the Captain ordered them off, sternly catching up on repairs, painting, tiling and taking care of the little crew paid off. "Red" Donahue, but politely, and they shoved off. On August 4, the Observer was things that come up on a ship, he said Davis, "gets a lot of credit added. "We had a TV set abroad for keeping our morale up. Red able to take her cargo of grain and could get reception, but we is a real clown and he really kept into a berth on Lake Ismalia, and the skeleton force learned it would could not receive the sound por­ us laughing." tion." In spite of the precautions taken be leaving for home the next day. No Radio Contact to insure the safety of the ship, The Observer will probably The Egyptians sealed off radio and the crew's attempts to forget have to remain in the canal area contact, so that no messages could the danger, the Observer was for* four or five months more be­ be sent or received during the last really in the middle of a war, as fore she can continue her voyage. part of the Observer's stay in tbe one close call recounted by Davis Brother Davis, who studied canal area. As far as is known, points up dramatically. Journalism at the University of tbey did this to all of the 14 vessels During an exchange of fire be­ Alabama, went to sea because of trapped in the waterway, includ­ tween an Egyptian tank and an a desire to travel and because, as ing a Rdssian ship. Israeli gun position, explained he put it, "it's the best education There was plenty of reading Brother Davis, "the tank used the a man can get." material aboard. In addition to Observer as a shield. The tank, on the SIU ship's library, there were the East bank of the canal would magazines that some of the crew fire at the Israeli gun position on SEAE!AKERS^LOC had purchased in the previous the West bank and then duck be­ port. By the end of their stay, the hind our ship." The tank kept this men had read and re-read the up for, a while and during one August 18. 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 17 Official Publication of the material so often, that the maga­ exchange of fire, a piece of shrap­ Seafarers International Union zines were almost in shreads. nel from the Israeli gun hit the of North America, But reading time, along with side of the ship. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, letter writing was limited to the On the whole, relations with AFL-CIO daylight hours, as a blackout was the Arabs were stiff but cordial Executive Board PAUJ. HALL, President CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exee. Vice-Pres. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS Sec.-Treas. Vice-President ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President HERBERT BRAND Director of Organizing and Publications Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK Staff Writers PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN FRANK MAROIOTTA n. Psblished biweekly at 810 Rhode Island Avenoe N.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 by the Seafar­ ers International Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenoe, Brooklyn, N.V. 11232. Tel. HYaelnth 9-6600. Second class pottage paid at Washington, D. C. i Above is picture of the Marine Carriers' ship, Observer, just prior to its entrapment in Suez Canal, June 6, after outbreak of Mideast war. I. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. Report of International President by Paul Hall Lengthy hearings by Merchant Marine subcommittees of both the House and the Senate dealing with the present plight of U.S. Mari­ time recently adjourned following testimony which will fill thousands of printed pages. Without exception, those who appeared before Representative Garmatz' House group and Senator Bartlett's group in the Senate agreed that the American merchant marine faces almost certain oblivion unless constructive steps are taken and taken quickly. In reviewing this extensive testimony by hundreds of spokesmen from maritime labor, maritime management and the Congress of the United States, it is also apparent that the overwhelming majority of these experts in maritime affairs firmly believe that the necessary steps can best be taken from within the unhampered framework of an Inde­ pendent Maritime Administration. It is clearly evident as well that any plan to build U.S.-flag ships abroad and grant them equal privileges with American-built ships is unacceptable to all but those who would derive personal benefit from such a plan. Conclusion of the Congressional committee hearings means that all facts, arguments and opinions to date are now officially on record. We knew all along the views of those who would hopefully keep our mer­ chant marine submerged in a sea of bureaucratic red tape until it goes down for the third time. We were fully aware, too, of those who would watch shipbuilding in America dwindle to the status of a lost art while shopping abroad for bargains which could well be turned against our nation in time of future crisis. Combined with the 104 bills for a free and independent Maritime Agency already before the House of Representatives, the forwardlooking logic typified before both Congressional subcommittees by proponents of a separate MARAD and a build-at-home ship construc­ tion policy must be recognized if we are to rebuild our merchant fleet. The question remains: how soon? Revitalization of our merchant marine will not yield to a shotgun approach. We must make up for many years of neglect. As of now only 7.7 per cent of U.S. cargo moves on American bottoms. Our present merchant fleet, regardless of age, totals about 900 vessels—1,432 LESS than in 1946. Such a sitdation can only be described as desperate. But it will become worse if the maritime indus­ try, through desperation, is misled by the Secretary of Transportation or any other Administration bureaucrat into taking one sugared plum and allowing the balance of the cake to be given away abroad. Our merchant marine has traditionally been called the nation's Fourth Line of Defense and so it should always remain. Although some highly-placed Administration officials choose to think otherwise, American Maritime is not a political football or a prize to be bargained with. It is fortunate that elected Congressional leaders from both Houses of Congress and from both political parties recognize what those in the Executive Branch tend to lose sight of. The Merchant Marine Sub­ committees of both House and Senate have the means before them to enable the United States to jregain its rightful position on the seas. What remains to be done now is to formulate comprehensive legislation to establish an independent MARAD which can concentrate solely on building a strong Merchant marine in America for Americans. Brewster Urges Senate Approve New Maritime Authoriiation Biii WASHINGTON—Prompt enactment of legislation which would require that annual funds for Maritime programs be authorized by Congress has been urged by Senator Daniel B. Brewster (D-Md.). Brewster sent letters to the chairman of the Senate Com­ ing statistics. Further, only 7 per merce Committee, Senator War­ cent of our waterborne commerce is carried in United States ships." ren Magnuson (D-Wash.), and The Senator pointed out that in Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-AIaska), contrast, Russia carries 75 per chairman of the Merchant Marine cent of its seaborne commerce in subcommittee, in which he said Soviet-flag ships and is building passage of the bill "would be of new merchant vessels at a rate substantial immediate benefit to eight times that of the U. S. He the maritime strength of this said that while the American mer­ nation." chant fleet today has only about The bill, passed by the House 100 vessels which could be de­ of Representatives last May, would scribed as modem and able, to give legislators responsibility for sustain 20-knot speeds, "we are the formulation and funding of maritime policies and programs-^ providing assistance now for builda function which until now has only 13 ships a year." "Moreover," Brewster con­ been handled almost exclusively cluded, "it is clear that the na­ by Federal agency bureaucrats whose neglect of the merchant tional defense reserve fleet is, in reality, of little strength or relia­ marine is glaringly apparent. Brewster introduced the meas­ bility. Although (it) has a paper ure in the Senate and presided strength exceeding 1,000 vessels, there are, in fact, only 200 cargo over recent hearings on it. vessds left that are not now "The need for strengthening committed to the scrap pile." our merchant fleet is beyond dis­ The Brewster letters were ad­ pute," Brewster wrote. "As you know, testimony submitted to this dressed to Magnuson and Bartlett subcommittee shows that the only as a matter of protocol United States has now dropped because of the, committees they to 16th in the world's shipbuild­ chair. •1 �August 18, 1967 Maritime Decline Critical, Senate Committee Reveals WASHINGTON—Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-Alaska), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the Senate Commerce Committee, has concluded four months of hear­ ings on a proposed new mari­ c>time policy with the warning Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), to that unless the government :ome up with a program that takes definite steps soon, the "hopefully will revitalize the United States "won't even be a American fleet." contender among the great mari­ The final day of hearings by time nations of the world in carry­ the Bartlett subcommittee was de­ ing its own or other cargo." voted to two problems of the Noting that testimony heard by Great Lakes area. One relates to the subcommittee was unani­ replacement of obsolete vessels mous on the deplorable condition for domestic Lakes operators and of the U.S.-flag fleet, Bartlett said the other is the lack of subsidized the group now is faced with the service in the Lakes by Americanresponsibility of "trying to ar­ flag operators despite findings rive at some compromise—as will that trade routes from Lakes ports have to be done—to bring all the are essential. conflicting views together." He Senator William Proxmire (Dsaid that if this is not possible "we Wisc.), Chairman of the Great will have to make a determination Lakes Conference of Senators on our own part so we may move those representing states border­ forward." ing on the Lakes—said that over­ The maritime program of seas traffic through the St. Law­ Transportation Secretary Alan S. rence Seaway is steadily on the Boyd has been the main stumbling increase while the U.S.-flag share block faced by the subcommittee of that traffic has declined dras­ since the hearings began last tically. He also told the subcom­ April. mittee that the amount of U.S. cargo moving through the Seaway During his testimony before the is only a small fraction of export group, Boyd made it known that two points of his maritime plan goods produced in the Midwest. were "non-negotiable." These are "If and when additional U.S.the inclusion of the Maritime Ad­ flag shipping into and out of the ministration in his own depart­ Lakes increases," Proxmire de­ ment and the building abroad of clared, "the shipment by water of an unspecified number of ships midwestern export commodities which would be registered under will increase." He said U.S.-flag the American-flag and granted service from the Lakes in 1966 coastwise and cargo preference totalled only 18 trips in and out privileges. while there have been just nine Both of the points Boyd stands such trips so far this year—one firm on are vigorously opposed by of them just for repairs. Com­ most of maritime labor, including paring these figures with 45 trips the 37-union Maritime Trades in 1962-63 and 28 in 1961, the Department (AFL-CIO) and the Senator recalled with interest a 1962 Defense Department Report SIU. The Senator added that he and on Surface Movement of Export Senator Warren Magnuson (D- Cargo which stated that "move­ Wash.), Chairman of the Senate ment of cargo recognized as rateCommerce Committee, will join favorable through the Great Lakes forces with the Chairman of the has been restricted by the lack of House Merchant Marine and Fish­ American-flag shipping." eries Committee, Representative (Continued on Page 8) SEAFARERS LOG Hearings on Independent MARAD Centluded by House Maritime Unit WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries has concluded its hearings on the plight of the American maritime industry with representatives of both labor and manageme.it adding further protests to Transportation Sec­ retary. Alan S. Boyd's concept McKay's statement referred to of a national maritime program. implementation of existing laws. "History has repeated itself. As the 20-point program on maritime At the close of the final ses­ in 1936, our merchant fleet has pre.sented to the White House by sion, Representative Edward A. been permitted to grow old . . .we Garmatz (D-Md.), the Chairman are caught in the strange paradox the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades of the subcommittee, adjourned that as our foreign commerce in­ Department last March and the the hearings "subject to call of creases and as our responsibilities earlier adoption, in 1965, by the the Chair" and said he hopes to for maintaining world peace in­ AFL-CIO Sixth Constitutional have Boyd appear again—in "ex­ crease in scope and distance from Convention of a resolution calling ecutive" session—to further dis­ our shores, our merchant marine for an independent Maritime Ad­ cuss his highly controversial in- competence declines. The more ministration and strict adherence sistance on "foreign building" and seapower we need, the less we to U. S. cargo preference laws. Still Official Position the inclusion of the Maritime have." Administration in the Department "Despite the recent defection of Hood stressed that U. S. ship­ of Transportation. a handful of maritime unions," yards can easily build all of the Appearing on the last day were 42 ships a year called for under the statement declared, "the reso­ Edwin M. Hood, President of the Boyd's 30 here and 12 abroad lution, adopted in 1965 is still the Shipbuilders Council of America, plan—and more—without over­ official position of the AFL-CIO. and Page Groton, Director of the stimulation of capacity. He also It is the position supported by the shipbuilding division of the Inter­ pointed out, parenthetically, that overwhelming majority of the national Brotherhood of Boiler­ building abroad is contrary to the unions in maritime and related makers. President Raymond T. existing law of the land. fields." McKay of the Marine Engineers Boyd's insistence on foreign Expressing concern that "every Beneficial Association, District 2, day of further procrastination" construction "can only lead to the was unable to attend as scheduled results in a further decline of the decline of the U. S.-flag shipping but his prepared statement was fleet, Hood noted that "even if our and shipbuilding industries and the read into the record. Government decided today that ultimate destruction of the AmerHood told the subcommittee the U. S., in the interest of na­ can merchant marine," McKay that in order for any agency to tional security, must be restored as continued. "The seamen and their perform effectively it is necessary a first-class maritime power," the unions have a stake in America to have a "clear national purpose first of the needed ships could not and in the maritime industry. And with supporting policies, people be delivered in less than two years. we are convinced that the proposal and plans," and said that this Hood called for construction of to build ships abroad for partici­ "same basic concept was envis­ at least 30 ships in U. S. yards pation in our domestic commerce ioned at the time of enactment during fiscal 1969 and suggested is a threat to the very life of our of the Merchant Marine Act of possible establishment of a Com­ industry. . . . We therefore will 1936" which is "visably predi­ mission on American Shipbuilding continue to oppose this pro­ cated on the philosophy that it —made up of representatives from posal. . . Mr. McKay said. was to be administered by an all interested factions—to deal Throughout the subcommittee independent agency." He saw with the controversy over foreign hearings, many Congressional parallels in conditions now and shipbuilding. Representatives appeared before when the Act was written. the group to register their vigor­ Never Wavered "Then, as now, our merchant ous opposition to the proposals of fleet was not adequate to the needs Groton assured the group that Secretary Boyd and their deepen­ of the nation," Hood continued. despite Boyd's indication before ing concern over the Administra­ "Then, as now, our dedication to another congressional committee tion's continuing neglect of the a fixed national purpose was some­ that support by unions for an merchant marine. what less than complete. . . .And, independent MARAD is only a as today, there was insufficient "bargaining ploy," he knew this was not the case and declared his union "has never, by either word or deed, wavered for one moment in its determination to fight for the passage of legislation which would create an independent Federal Maritime Administra­ tion." The exchange of three older "In my opinion," Groton said, vessels owned by two SlU-con"HR 159, the legislation we are tracted com^>anies. Oceanic Ore SAIGON—The U.S. Military discussing here today, if passed Carriers and Hudson Waterways Command in Saigon has confirmed by Congress, would constitute a Corp., for three governmentthat heavily fortified Communist return to the original policy con­ owned ships of better quality has gun positions camouflaged along templated by Congress in the been approved by the Maritime the banks of the Long Tau River Merchant Marine Act of 1936; Administration. in South Vietnam, fired upon the the creation of an independent Oceanic Ore Carriers will turn SlU-manned Seatrain Florida agency to establish an American- in its C-2 Oceanic Cloud, now (Seatrain Lines), using a variety of built, American-owned, American- in the Far East, for the AP-2 automatic weapons and heavy re- manned merchant fleet capable of Hagerstown Victory, now in the carrying a substantial proportion government's reserve fleet on coilless rifle fire. A military spokesman added of foreign trade and being utilized James River, Va. After conver­ that none of the Seatrain Florida's as a naval auxiliary in emergen­ sion into a general cargo ship, the Hagerstown Victory will be crew was injured in the attack cies." Referring to Boyd's plan to chartered to the Military Sea which occurred 15 miles southeast of Saigon, and that the only dam­ build abroad, the union official Transportation Service. Hudson Waterways Corp. will age on the ship was to a vehicle, said that foreign construction of part of the cargo the vessel was 10 ships a year would cost U. S. exchange the 1905-built, 6,235carrying, which was hit by ma­ yards $200 million annually in ton Leonard C. Hanna for the contracts and cost direct allied Marine Lynx and the 2,988 ton, chine gun fire. Within minutes of the start of suppliers $100 million more. In 1910-built Ann Arbor No. 5 for the attack, U.S. and South Viet­ addition 16 million man-hours in the Marine Adder. namese river patrol boats, heavily shipyards would be lost and 11.2 Hudson plans to convert the armed helicopters and Air Force million man-hours would be lost to two C-4 troop ships, at a cost of fighter-bombers swarmed over the suppliers. $6.5 million per ship, into heavy What kind of economy is lift vessels also for charter to the area and suppressed the Com­ this?" Groton asked. Deploring MSTS. munist shore fire. Four Viet Cong were reported the "all or nothing" position The Oceanic Cloud will be sold tilled, with no Americans casual­ taken by Boyd, he said: "To me, for scrap in the Far East after it ties or loss of equipment to the this smacks of plain, unadulterated is turned in to the Maritime jolitical blackmail, which I don't Administration by Oceanic Ore orces which came to the aid of feel has any place in our society." Carriers. the Seatrain Florida. Seatrain Florida Attacked by VC; Three More Seafarers Upgraded To engineer's Licenses; Total 171 No One ligured Three additional Seafarers have passed U. S. Coast Guard ex­ aminations qualifying them for an engineer's license after attend­ ing the Marine Engineer's School jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine O Charles Brennick is 42 years Engineer's Beneficial Associa­ old and lives in Lowell, Mass. He tion. This brings the number of was born in Somerville, Mass. men who have upgraded them­ Brennick sailed as FOWT and selves to an engineer's rating to deck engineer. 171. Two of the men received a third assistant's rating, and one received a second's license. Tom Lambeth is 39 years old and joined the SIU in 1954 in Mobile. Before receiving a third assistant's license, Brennick Crosbie Lambeth sailed as FOWT. A na­ Engine department Seafarers tive of Mobile, he Lambeth are eligible to apply for any of the now lives in the upgrading programs if tjjey are 19 state of New Jersey. years of age or older and have 18 Newly licensed as a third asjistant engineer, Richard Crosbie months of Q.M.E.D. watch stand­ previously sailed as FOWT. Born ing time in the engine department, in New York, he lives in that plus six months' experience as a city. Crosbie is 25 years old. wiper or equivalent. Page Three SIU Companies To Upgrade Three Vessels �Angnst 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Delay on independent MARAD Endangers U.S., Congressman Warns WASHINGTON—"The situation facing our merchant marine is too grave, and the stakes are too high, for us to delay any longer in taken the bold decisive actions that will restore our merchant marine to its rightful place as No. 1 among all of the nations in the world," Representative Fred B. Rooney (D-Pa.) told a recent meeting of the AFL-CIO Mari­ Rights director, Don Slaiman, em­ MARAD will pass the House phasized to those assembled the during the first half of the 90th time Trades Department. position of the Executive Coun­ Congress and that the legislators Calling for establishment of an independent Maritime Adminis­ cil's civil rights platform and said will also oppose any foreign ship­ tration as "the best way to accom­ that just passing laws won't settle building proposals. Hugh C. Murphy, Administra­ plish our goals of a strong and the problems. They must be growing merchant fleet," Rooney meaningful and a healthy econ­ tor of the Labor Department's said he favored "maritime su­ omy must exist before the goals Bureau of Apprenticeship and premacy" not simply for its own of Civil Rights laws can be suc­ Training, spoke of his bureau's training program and said its sake, but because "it is vital to us cessful. unique feature lies in a three-way in times of world crisis and be­ Appropriate Time investment: in the personal future cause it can help prevent crises from developing." At another MTD meeting, Ed­ of the worker, the stable future of The Pennsylvanian, one of 104 win M. Hood, president of the industry and the economic future congressmen who have introduced Shipbuilders Council of America, of America. • He expressed his appreciation bills calling for an independent declared that the push for an in­ that numerous of the Labor De­ dependent maritime agency could MARAD, declared his belief that our maritime program must have not have come at a more appro­ partment's program have been ini­ such an agency—"one which un­ priate time. He predicted that a tiated through affiliates of the derstands the merchant marine's bill creating an independent MTD. needs, which is in sympathy with the merchant marine's problems, and which can devote all of its resources to devising a program that will meet the requirements of a strong and growing America." Speaking of AFL-CIO presi­ WASHINGTON—Representative Thomas M. Pelly (R-Wash.) dent George Meany's strong en­ has demanded the return of United States ships which have been dorsement of a call by four of the nation's top Negro leaders for an sailing under the Russian flag since they were loaned to the Com­ end to "mob law" and a "redou­ munists during World War II, bling of efforts through legitimate and cancellation of the lend- through which the vessels were means" to correct long-standing lease agreement between the turned over. grievances, the federation's Civil U.S. and Soviet governments Russia has had the American ships since 1942 when the two na­ tions signed a lend-lease agree­ ment for mutual defense against Japan and Germany. Senator Clifford P. Hansen (RWyo.) recently revealed that some of these shins are being used to sunply military materiel to North The labor movements of both the United States and the Latin Vietnam even though they are American countries must demonstrate their political consciousness legally the property of the U.S. "under pain of becoming marginal," Venezuelan Ambassador Declaring that the American Enrique Tejera-Paris told new ^ people are entitled to an explana­ graduates of the American In­ til we definitely achieve the ful­ tion as to any justification or logic stitute for Free Labor Develop­ fillment of the aspirations of our for allowing the use of American working classes." ment. ships to deliver military goods to The ambassador addressed a SIU President Paul Hall, who class of 26 trade unionists from 14 is also an AFL-CIO Vice Presi­ Hanoi, Pelly said "the wording Latin American countries and one dent, presented the diplomas. He of the original agreement strikes from the United States completing reminded the class that the labor a strange sound today in light of the AIFLD's first program for movement is an international the use to which the Russians social projects and co-operative brotherhood of workers. The have put these American vessels." training. AIFLD's programs to help Latin The agreement stated: ". . . to Tejera-Paris urged the students American union members build, the end of laying the basis of a to strive to make tjieir countries strong, democratic unions, he said, just and enduring world peace, better places for their children are typical of the "constructive securing order under law." through a great program of "wel­ work which democracy does in coming the young." contrast to the destructive pro­ "Even the State Department has "Trade union leaders," he de­ grams promoted by communism." admitted that the United States clared, "should be examples to At the graduation luncheon would be within its legal rights to the young by showing a selfless, Charles R. Burrows, country direc­ recall these ships," the congress­ responsible political attitude. tor in the Office of Central Amer­ man continued. "The startling fact He also hailed the AIFLD, say­ ican Affairs in the State Depart­ ing its support by the AFL-CIO ment, asked the students to take is that we send out notices of pro­ and the international unions "is back with them the idea that both test to the Greeks, the British, and entirely justified by its teachings labor and management benefit other so-called friendly powers and by the bonds of friendship when their relations are harmo­ who are sending their ships to Haiphong Harbor to deliver Rus­ that it ties with our leaders.'^ nious. Luis Albertb Saenz, assistant to He said the efforts of responsi­ sian weapons to the fighting forces the AIFLD program director in ble union leaders in Honduras, who are shooting at our military Ecuador, responding for the class, where he formerly was U.S. am­ men, while American ships, which, praised the "unlimited scope and bassador, "amply demonstrated under lend-lease, we made avail­ broad vision" of the program. the benefits of harmonious labor- able to the Russians ... are actual­ Workers Emerging management relations." ly carrying the supplies which "The workers, the very back­ On behalf of the class, Pedro Russians get from American ex­ bone of the nations," he added, Pena Fana of the Dominican Re­ porters to send or trans-ship to "are emerging from their cen­ public presented a parchment supply our enemies in North Viet­ turies-old predicament and form­ scroll to AFL-CIO President nam. This hardly le^es out hands ing a strong and vigorous middle George Meany which was ac­ clean when we condemn others." class. They will have the right to cepted for him by AFL-CIO Sec­ Pelly added that some of these think and to live, to produce and retary-Treasurer William F. Schsame ships were also used in to enjoy the fruits of their labor. nitzler. William C. Doherty, Jr., Saenz pledged that he and his administrator of the institute, was Korea against U.S. fighting men classmates will return to their na­ presented with a hat made in and, later, during the Cuban mis­ tive lands determined to "fight un­ Ecuador. sile crisis. Soviets Usii^ Land-Lease Ships For Viet Shipments, Peiiey Charges Venezuelan Ambassador Halls Program of AIFLD SIU Toledo Upgrading Grad Milton Waldrop (center) is congratulated by SIU agent Don Bensman (left) and IBU tug agent Leonard Kirchotf after he received his Captain's license recently from Toledo School of Navigation. The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area The coffee trade is in an uproar with American and Brazilianflag ships competing against U. S. coffee importers over a coffee pool aimed at curtailing the amount of coffee carried between the U. S. and South America by lines other than those owned by American or South American concerns. The pool would be aimed at 'S>— "third-Flag" lines, such as Eng­ finished. An active SIU man, Ray land, Norway and West Germany, is looking forward to going on which have traditionally partici­ pension in about one year. pated in the trade. Lloyd Brasille"Sugar" DlGlovanni would like ros of Brazil proposed an alloca­ to catch the Del Mar again, after tion of 45 per cent of the trade, a Chief Pantryman's job aboard each, for American and Brazilian that ship. ships and 10 per cent for other Among the pensioners visiting flags. They modified this to 40 per old friends at the hall are: Alton cent for the U.S. and Brazil, and "Ding Dong" Bell, Henry "Hun­ 20 per cent for other ships. gary Henry" Gerdes, Charles The proposal was rejected by "Juke Box" Jelfers and Ignace the Northbound Freight Rate Con­ Decareux. ference, which governs the coffee Houston trade. This move triggered the P. D. Amico, just off the Henry, resignation of six lines, including was around the hall long enough the SlU-contracted Delta Steam­ to say hello before shipping out on ship Lines, biggest coffee carrier the Montpeller Victory. in the Gulf. Ted Jones is scanning the boards The Manhattan is due to take for a pumpman's job. His last on a load of grain for India. ship was the Ocean Pioneer. However, due to the ship's loaded P. G. King visited some old draught of 43 feet, 9 inches, she will not be able to get out of the friends in town before catching the mouth of the Mississippi River Montpelier Victory. fully loaded. The ship will load 65,000 tons at Destrehan and have the remaining 15,000 tons brought to her in the Gulf off the mouth of the Mississippi River. She had previously loaded grain out of New Orleans in a like man­ ner, taking 100,000 tons at one SAN JUAN—The SlU-contime, 104,000 tons another. tracted MV SACAL Borincano, a new all-aluminum motor vessel Mobile owned by the South Atlantic & Herbert Lonszyn^i plans to Caribbean Line, recently arrived visit his sister in Germany this in San Juan Harbor on her maiden year. "Dutch" has sailed all deck ratings and his last ship was the voyage to Puerto Rico. The stubby gray-colored ship, Alcoa Commander. which cost just over $1.6 million Willie Slater, Jr. is looking for to build, will be used on the Mi­ a job as enjoyable as his steward's ami-San Juan run. She was slot on the Alcoa Commander. greeted in the harbor by a Coast "Superman" Milne is ready to Guard launch and tugs of the ship out again after leaving the Puerto Rico Lighterage Co. which Claiborne due to his wife's illness. tooted their horns and sent geysers An oldtimer, he's made all the of water skyward in welcome. engine department ratings. J. Carter Hammel, chairman of W. G. Dyal is waiting for a call the board of the United Tanker from the Engineer's Upgrading Corp., parent company of School in New York. A veteran of SACAL, described the Borincano the Gulf area, he's looking for­ as the "first all-aluminum commer­ ward to obtaining his engineer's cial vessel in the world" He license. stated that the company thinks New Orleans the ship "will revolutionize ship­ Ray DeShong, better known as ping traffic between Puerto Rico "Mr. Dependable" among fel­ and the mainland" and added that low Seafarers on the Del Santos, SACAL plans to charter another said he will like to ship on that similar vessel for "the down island vessel as soon as repair work is run, starting this August." New Si'J Ship Makes First Trip �Angtut 18, 1967 The Atlantic Coast by Eari (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atiantic Coast Area Shipping is especially good in the Port of Norfolk, and Sea­ farers on the beach near the port are urged to register there. Quite a few military cargoes are loading and leaving from Norfolk, and rated men throwing in their cards will have no trouble in getting a ship. In Washington, and throughout the nation, the SIU is continuing its campaign to insure that the Am^ican-flag fleet will not be Detroit because he's" NFFD. Julio condemned to oblivion. The civil­ enjoyed sailing on that Sea-Land ian and military need for a strong vessel and we hope he'll be back U.S.-flag is obvious. There is little aboard her shortly. Victor Perez is doing a grade need to mince words over the present condition of our fleet—it A job as steward aboard that ship. has been neglected and is now in The Detroit is a regular on the Puerto Rico and New York shut­ tle run. Speaking of this ship, Nick Gorisb has done a bang-up job as night cook and baker. Nick's a menace to any guy trying to lose a few pounds. Norfolk Shipping has been good here with the loading of plenty of Costa Webb Government cargo. We expect the same for the next period and disrepair What this Union ac­ we welcome all those who wish complishes in the next few to register. months, in cooperation with the Robert Greene is looking for a mem^rship, may well determine steward's job on a Europe-bound the quality and quantity of SIU- vessel. contracted ships in the future. William Culpepper decided it's time for a rest after an AB's job Boston on the Merrimac. He'll be look­ Fred Rashid last made the ing for a bosun's slot when he Western Comet as cook. After a returns. vacation with the family, he's Baltimore ready to go again. James H. Webb finished his va­ William Costa, 25 years in the cation and is ready to ship out. union, told us he had a great fish­ Webb's last job was the Yorkmar. ing vacation. "Gappy" is looking He told us he's looking for a deck forward to more good sailing on job on a Calmar ship heading to SIU ships. the West Coast. Frank Bums is baby sitting for B. J. Paniccia wants to relax his daughter, who's hospitalized. awhile after paying off on the We wish her a speedy recovery. Penmar. Kermit Knutson is registered Frank's last oiler's job was aboard again after working ashore awhile. the Vantage Venture. He missed the sea after 25 years Puerto Rico in the steward department. His Julio Colon had to pile off the last ship was the Venore. SIU Contracteil Companies Allocateil Four C-4's Umler Ship Exchange Act Two SlU-contracted companies, Sea-Land and Central Gulf Steamship, recently took title to four government-owned ships which were allocated to them under terms of the Ship Exchange Act for the purpose of upgrading O" living quarters will be centralized their fleets. Sea-Land Service acquired to provide greater cargo capacity. two 16,350-ton tankers and Cen­ Work is expected to be completed tral Gulf Steamship Corporation in time for the C-4s to join the added two C-4 freighters for line's 11 other vessels in October. A Central Gulf spokesman said eventual use on the company's the newly converted ships will be trade routes. placed at the disposal of the Mili­ For Sea-Land, the tankers rep­ tary Sea Transport Service for resented the last of eight vessels movement of cargo to Southeast made available to the line under Asia. Most of the line's fleet is the exchange provisions. Of the already engaged in this service. other six—all C-4 freighters — The company's regular cargo serv­ four have already been turned into ice operates between U.S. Atlantic full container ships with a capacity and Gulf ports to the Mediter­ of 609 each of 35-foot containers. ranean, the Middle East, India", Two now are undergoing conver­ Pakistan and Southeast Asia. sion in Baltimore and the tankers Built during World War II, the will be converted in Galveston, C-4s were 523-foot troop ships Texas. A spokesman for Sea- with a cargo capacity of 14,863 Land did not specify the capacity tons and a speed of 16.5 knots. of the last four ships but said it Allocation of the vessels are would be somewhat smaller than made under stipulation that ships the original group. not immediately required by 50-Ton Boom MSTS may be placed in com­ mercial operation subject to mili­ The two C-4s that went to tary call. In addition they must Central Gulf will undergo about $5 million in conversion work, the meet all requirements for the ex­ company said. Three 50-ton change, including approval by heavy-lift booms will be installed, MSTS of the conversion plans and air conditioning will be put in and charter arrangements. SEAFARERS LOG Page Five SlU'Manned Vessel Floridian Rescues 19 Cuban Refugees MIAMI—Nineteen Cuban refugees, who crowded together in a small boat and braved the open seas in a desperate flight from Castro's Cuba, finished the last leg of their journey to freedom aboard the SlU-manned Floridian (United Maritime Corp.), after the vessel's crew plucked them from the waters off the coast of Cuba and ^ ———— rected as Seafarers M. R. Scott, deck in no time, for the obvi­ brought them into Miami. At 8 a. m. on August 3, the A. Aronica, L. Riviera, J. Torres ously hungry refugees, while other and J. Ruiz performed the deli­ rneilibers of the crew secured bed­ mate aboard the Floridian, Nor­ cate operation of transferring the ding and cots for them. man J. Dawson, observed an un­ refugees aboard the Floridian 'Inc dramatic story of how the usual blip on the vessel's radar without injury. 19 lied from Cuba was unfolded screen as she was enroute from When the 19 were safely to iiie crew of the Floridian by San Juan to Miami. He alerted aboard the Floridian, the hardship Dr. a. Rodriguez, skipper of the SIU crewmember Charles M. and misery they had endured on tiny lefugee boat, nicknamed the Henning, who was at the wheel, the open seas became apparent to "Oi..Ar." Dr. Rodriguez, who had and almost immediately a small the crew. been the Chief of Staff at the boat was spotted off the starboard Anthony Aronica, deck dele­ General Hospital in Camaguey, bow. gate aboard the Floridian, was As the Floridian inched closer struck by the lack of any personal Cuba, told of the misery and ter­ rible conditions in Cuba and how to the small craft, under the su­ belongings among the refugees. it took him five long years to build pervision of Captain William "One poor fellow," said Aroni- the Omar in secrecy. Travers, the crew could see the ica, "didn't even own a pair of Reduces Engine Noise figures of 8 children and 11 adults shoes." huddled together aboard the ves­ During the same period of time, Chief Steward C. Luna and sel. baker Dario Rios had hot food gas was accumulated bit by bit Chief Mate J. P. Anderson di­ from the Floridian's galley up on and old automobile mufflers were adapted to the Omar, to reduce the noise of her engines. As the completion of the vessel grew closer, the hour of the es­ cape had to be chosen. Dr. Rod­ riguez prepared the Omar to leave from the small town of Nuevitas, on the coast of Cuba, from which a narrow channel led out to the open sea. A militia post guarded the nar­ row channel, and the Omar would WASHINGTON—Representative Charles S. Joelson (D-N.J.) literally have to slip out under the declared recently that "although we are greatly disturbed with the noses of the armed militia. fact that any free world vessel is utilized to support the North It was decided that to cover Vietnam government, it appears their escape, the Omar would wait that the State Department is do­ to Red China or North Vietnam, until late in the evening of August ing everything within its power Macomber said. Britain has been 2, the day the town of Nevitas asked to again explore ways of would be celebrating its annual to meet the difficult problem." Joelson, a member of the House dealing with the problem of the religious carnival. At the height Appropriations Subcommittee on Hong Kong-registered shipping of the celebration, the Omar, car­ State, Justice, Commerce & the but in this connection Britain "will rying 19 residents of the town of Judiciary, made the statement fol­ no doubt take into consideration Nuevitas, moved quietly up the lowing receipt of a reply to his the likely reaction of the Com­ narrow channel and past the mili­ letter to the Department demand­ munist Chinese toward the Crown tia post. ing to know what efforts were Colony." Unseen, she made her way out Referring to the Italian vessel, being made to curtail free-world to the open seas and traveled shipping to the Hanoi Commun­ the Assistant Secretary said it be­ north until the Floridian came longs to a Genoa shipping com­ ists. pany — reportedly Communist upon her in the early morning In an answering letter. As­ controlled — which occasionally hours of August 3. sistant State Secretary William B. sends a ship to North Vietnam. Macomber, Jr., assured the con­ Adding that these ships are on gressman that the matter has been time charter .to North Vietnam, "repeatedly brought to the atten­ he said U.S. protests on involve­ tion of the governments con­ ment of these vessels in the North cerned" and "we are exploring Vietnam trade have met with diffi­ what steps can be taken to insure culty because "it appears that un­ WASHINGTON—Two more the removal of remaining ships der present Italian law, the Italian vessels have been added to the list from this trade." Government does not have the of ships ineligible to carry U.S. "During the first six months of legal means whereby it can pre­ government-financed cargoes be­ 1967 there were 39 arrivals of vent the Genoan firm from char­ cause of calls at North Vietnamese free world ships in North Vietnam tering its vessels." ports, bringing the total of black­ compared with 54 in the first half Efforts to curtail activities of listed vessels to 42. of 1966 and 74 for all of 1966," Cypriot and Maltese ships which The most recent Maritime Ad­ the letter said. "The increase of comprised almost half of freeministration compilation is based 19 in the first half of 1967, com­ world vessels plying the North on information through June 12, pared with the last six months of Vietnam trade during the first half 1967. 1966, is due entirely to Hong of this year were seen to be more The newly named vessels are the Kong-registered ships flying the successful. Macomber's letter British-flag Ardrossmore of 5,850 British flag which account for continued: gross tons, and the Polish-flag roughly 80 per cent of the total "We have made repeated rep­ Kraxzewski of 10,363 gross tons. arrivals. With the exception of resentations to the Government of There were no vessels that reone Italian arrival, the remaining Cyprus concerning their ships and arrivals during the first half of they have now assured us that aquired eligibility to carry U.S. 1967 were by ships under the they have taken the necessary government cargoes during the Cypriot and Maltese flags." steps to control this trade. With last reporting period. Eligibility can be restored upon a pledge by regard to the one Maltese flag Communist-Controlled vessel which is still in the North the ship's owner that the vessel While all British-flag ships regis­ Vietnam trade, we understand that will be removed from the North tered in the United Kingdom have the charter will expire in August Vietnam trade. been withdrawn from the trade, of these year (and) have made Presently blacklisted ships in­ those registered in Hong Kong clear to the government of Malta clude British, Cypriot, Greek, are believed to be controlled by our strong opposition to free Maltese and Polish flags with an Chinese Communist interests and world shipping to North Viet­ aggregate deadweight tonnage of 295,066. are operating under time charter nam." U.S. Seeking to Curtail Free-World Viet Shipping Two Ships Added To Vht Biackiist �SEAFARERS LOG Page Six IDISPATCHfRS REPORT Atianflc, Owlf A lAlamf WotMv btitrlef| July 28 to August 10, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York .. Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groupa Class A Class B 3 4 76 39 4 2 22 10 7 4 13 9 6 3 23 19 50 20 37 35 8 9 39 74 23 17 311 245 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 2 2 60 42 2 2 6 21 5 2 7 4 7 1 7 22 41 33 23 30 4 5 28 74 4 19 196 257 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 0 49 21 13 110 9 4 0 2 6 3 3 5 7 3 4 1 8 9 1 . 24 15-7 21 33 9 5 6 12 17 44 26 14 3 145 152 82 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 13 4 271 102 19 5 121 56 19 24 13 8 11 10 75 30 150 94 103 117 14 1 71 20 0 2 880 157 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED Class A Class B Class ^ 0 2 6 42 25 30 4 3 1 10 7 4 5 2 7 2 2 9 5 5 1 7 7 2 18 21 12 23 22 8 3 4 20 15 50 16 1 2 3 135 152 119 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 7 2 152 80 12 5 57 81 18 5 7 4 4 1 30 28 118 104 78 79 9 0 47 • 54 0 0 539 443 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 3 0 47 20 3 1 11 11 3 4 4 1 11 1 1 14 39 28 22 14 12 6 30 8 8 6 194 114 TOTAL SHIPPED Class A Class B Class C 10 0 43 17 20 1 2 1 7 3 1 4 0 14 1 3 10 4 10 7 2 0 18 18 10 19 10 9 3 5 11 13 13 35 0 2 4 _ 121 76 115 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B 12 4 158 50 15 16 45 55 8 13 4 1 7 1 52 23 121 67 69 48 12 2 22 35 2 4 527 319 YO U R D OJ. I. A R' S WO R T H iiiililin Seafarer's Guide to Better i By Sidney Margolius Continuing incidents of children and adults seriously burned when clothes burst into flames have increased demands for stronger laws govern­ ing fabric flammability. In one case a tdri-year-old girl suffered severe bums when her nightgown caught fire in front of a heater. Betty Furness, the President's consumer assistant, told a recent credit union convention about a letter from a man who wrote: "My sister was burned to death in a fire. A simple fire from a pack of matches caused her housecoat to ex­ plode." A mother wrote to the White House con­ sumer office that her little girl was badly scarred from bums she got when her housecoat "Seemed to explode and then became a black sticky symp." Similarly, Arthur Rowse, publisher of the news­ letter, U.S. Consumer, tells about a two-year-old girl who was burned over half her body while reaching for a pet bird near the kitchen stove. A lighted burner ignited her cotton quilted house­ coat and cotton flannel pajamas. There are thousands of such incidents every year. The U.S. Agriculture Department has re­ ported that of the 6,300 deaths in homes caused by fires in 1964, about 2,000 occurred when clothing caught fire. No one knows how many other children and adults were severely bumed even if they survived. One plastic surgeon told Congress that half the burn cases he gets involve clothing. Curtains, drapes, blankets, rugs and other house­ hold textiles are similar fire hazards. Thermal blankets are especially flammable. The most dangerous fabrics, like the brushed rayon "torch sweaters" and kids' cowboy suits with highly-inflammable chaps, are banned from interstate commerce. The "torch sweaters" Augast 18, 1967 severely burned a number of girls and led to the passage in 1954 of partial protection against flam­ mable fabrics. At that time the Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to also include blankets, spreads, draperies, stuffed toys, mgs and household tex­ tiles in general. But Congress, under pressure from the textile industry and especially the cotton industry, refused to. The Administration now has asked Congress to strengthen the law by covering other clothing articles that tend to quickly burst into flames, and also, household drapes, carpets, upholstery mate­ rial and baby blankets. Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) has pro­ posed amendments to give the Department of Commerce authority to revise and strengthen the present standards, and to conduct research into the flammability of products. As former Senator Maurine Neuberger pointed out, the present standards are weak. They bar only materials consumed by fire very quickly, and do not, for example, cover intensity of burning. Some fabrics may not burn rapidly enough to be barred under the present 3.5-second test, but may burn at such an intensity that the flame cannot be extinguished easily. A special irony is that materiaf which cannot be made into a shirt because it does not pass the present test, still can be sold as drapes or blankets. Labor unions are supporting the proposed strengthening of the law. At a conference of safety experts, doctors and others a few months ago, the Trainmen's Union Counsel, Arnold Elkind, urged recognition for the right of con­ sumers to be clothed with fabrics which do not unreasonably expose them to the tortures of flame. Sandburg Poems Aided AFL Through Curly Organizing Days They laid him to rest in the Blue Ridge, North Carolina, hills that he loved. Carl Sandburg—worker, poet, historian, guitarist. Words of tribute to him rang out from on high, from the White House, from the halls of learning, from the famous, but Sandburg, himself, was a man of the people. "The People, Yes," he wrote in affirmation of his profound belief in democracy. Sandburg was a man who had worked at a thousand jobs aijd sang a thousand songs, strumming softly on his guitar. His father was an illiterate Swedish immigrant who worked as a railroad blacksmith in the yards of Galesburg, 111. And he, himself, worked as a boomer on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy. No matter how many jobs and how many honors came his way in later life he never lost his touch with the railroad worker. Of his many railroad poems, he had this to say of the head of the Southern Pacific: "Huntington sleeps in a house six feet long. "Huntington dreams of railroads he built and owned. "Huntington dreams of ten thousand men saying: 'Yes, sir.' " Harry Golden, in his biography of Sandburg, wrote: "Lucy Bobbins Lang, for many years private secretary to the late Samuel Gompers, told me that the early organizers of the American Federation of Labor carried "Chicago" poems in their kits: 'At nearly every organizing meeting we had group singing followed by a reading of one of Sandburg's poems,'" she said. From Galesburg, 111. to service in the Spanish-American War, to Milwaukee, Wis., Sandburg's feel for the people led to his becoming a social democrat. He worked for the socialist Mil­ waukee leader and for two years was the secretary to the social­ ist mayor of Milwaukee Emil Seidel. Here he met his wife Lillian Steichen, sister of the famous photographer, Edward Steichen. In 1912 the Pressmen were locked out by the newspapers of Chicago. The Chicago Daily Socialist was the only newspaper not affected and Sandburg went to Chicago to work for this paper. Chicago became his city. And who, who has once read his famous poem, "Chicago," can ever forget it: "Hog Butcher of the World, "Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat, "Player with Railroads and the Nation's Freight Handler; "Stormy, husky, brawling, "City of the Big Shoulders." Sandburg held many jobs, himself, and during his Wisconsin days he was a popular Labor Day speaker. "Labor is beginning to realize its power," he told a 1908 Labor Day rally. "We no longer beg, we demand old-age pen­ sions; we demand minimum wage; we demand industrial acci­ dent insurance; we demand unemployment insurance; and we demand the eight-hour day which must become the basic law of the land." In his years as-a newspaper man, Sandburg usually covered labor stories. In 1917, he actually went on the payroll of the AFL and wrote first-hand stories out oL the Middle West for the labor press. He wrote of a thousand workers, of mill girls, of brick­ layers, of sleel workers, of icemen, of auto workers, of soldiers, of farmers, of dancers, of machinists, of truck drivers, of builders He writes: "The silent litany of the workmen goes on— "Speed, speed, we are makers of speed. "We make the flying, crying motors, "Clutches, brakes and axles, "Gears, ignitions, accelerators, "Spokes and springs and shock absorbers." Sandburg understood hard work and what it took out of the workers. And he could express this understanding as no other. One poem is entitled "Mill Doors": "You never come back. "I say good-by when I see you going in the door, "The hopeless open doors that call and wait, "And take you then for—how many cents a day? "How many cents for the sleepy eyes and fingers? "I say good-by because I know they tap your wrists, "In the dark, in the silence, day by day, "And all the blood of you drop by drop, "And you are old before you are young. "You never come back." But Carl Sandburg could feel for the great as he did the worker. His sik-volume work on Abraham Lincoln stands as a classic. On the 150th Anniversary of Lincoln's birth, in 1959, he addressed a joint session of Congress. Twice he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for literature. Carl Sandburg remained a man of the people. "The People, Yes." �August 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG GOP Intra-Party Struggle Forecast for '6S Elections Is history repeating itself in the Republican Party? Will its structure, it policies and its purse-strings again be controlled by ultra-conservatives? Gradually the answers to these questions are taking form as separate bits and pieces fall into a related whole. They point to another bitter intra-party struggle like the one that convulsed the GOP in 1964. Certainly, all the evidence points to the fact the extreme right-wing elements within the party are spoiling for battle with its more moderate elements. And whether he wants them or not, the one man around whom they seem likely to collect is California Governor Ronald Reagan. Some of the particulars are these: • The vise the right-wing tightened over the 400,000-member Na­ tional Young Republicans in 1964 has been strengthened. In their recent convention. Young GOP's overwhelmingly elected as their presi­ dent an ultra-conservative backed by their elders in the former Goldwater camp. In certain of their convention actions, they as much as told more moderate national party leadership to go paddle a canoe. • The National Federation of Republican Women suffered through an unladylike campaign for their presidency that drove a deep wedge into the group. Though an ultra-rightist candidate was defeated, the victor is herself extremely conservative, a Goldwater supporter in 1964 and presently an apparent backer of Governor Reagan. It would be a mistake to write off the battles within these two groups as unrelated to the larger question of who will be the 1968 GOP presidential nominee. Leadership in the Young GOP and in the women's group brings some influence over National GOP policy, and indeed is a port of entry to party leadership itself. Equally important, the battles within these groups often are "mini-wars," initial skirmishes pointing to larger battles with higher stakes in the national convention. • Emerging as the most popular national figure—next to Goldwater at least—among Young Republicans at their recent convention was Reagan. He stood them on their ears with just the kind of speech they want to hear, simplified solutions to complex problems. Though more cautious about what he says and how he says it than Goldwater ever was, Reagan's line remains reminiscent of the 1964 presidential nominee's. • Increasingly finding their way into print in relation to all the elbowing going on within the GOP and its subsidiaries are names closely linked with the 1964 Goldwater drive for the GOP nomination. Among them are: F. Clifton White who masterminded the Draft Goldwater movement that led to the Arizona senator's nomination. William Rusher of "National Review" magazine, the most articulate and thoughtful of the rightist journals. Senator John Tower of Texas who, according to the Washington Post, has been promoting favorite-son candidates in many states. The reason for this could be to prevent an early lock on the convention by a candidate opposed by the ex-Goldwater camp. White and Rusher designate themselves as "responsible conservatives" to divorce themselves from the wilder elements of the right. But it was the wilder elements that took over the Goldwater campaign in 1964 once the "responsibles" had captured the nomination for Goldwater. Reportedly, the White-Rusher-Tower team hopes to prevent a repeat. A final element in the gathering storm is Reagan himself. Washington Post columnist David Broder has written that many key Republicans are predicting there will be a Reagan organization fielded to battle for the GOP nomination. Perhaps, he said, there will be a national Draft Reagan Committee in business by fall, headed by Clifton White. (A Reagan draft group already has set up in Colorado, led by a mil­ lionaire right-winger.) Broder reports rumors that a "Reagan political summit" already has been held and that White has met with key Reagan aides. In addition, Broder has written that "Reagan allies, present and potential, have moved into key positions in every power center in the party. . . ." John R. Strachan, member of Musicians local 802, a veteran Postal Union member, and a member of AFT Local 2, has been sworn in as postmaster of New York. Strachan began as a postal clerk in 1941, while study­ ing foi bachelor's and master's degrees at New York University, and worked his way up in the Post Office Department through the ranks. An Army veteran of World War II, Strachan served as assistant director of the New York postal region until being appointed to the postmastership of New York. * * * The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee has an­ nounced an end To the nationwide boycott of Perelli-Minetti grapes and other produce. The company has signed an agreement recog­ nizing the union as bargaining agent for the field workers. * * 4> AFL-CIO President George Meany has been appointed for the third time as national vice chairman for labor of the Red Cross fund raising campaign to be held next year. Meany was national vice chairman .^or labor during the 1962 and 1967 cam­ paigns. In addition, he is serving fourth term as member of the volunteer American Red Cross Board of Governors. Page Seven The Hour of Decision! After 15 years of Federal indifference and mishandling brought about by bureaucratic neglect, the long-awaited moment of truth for the American merchant marine is finally at hand. Mounting concern over the future of the United States as a maritime power resulted in the recently-concluded hearings on the state of our merchant marine conducted by the Senate and the House of Representa­ tives. These hearings, before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Com­ merce Committee and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, were de­ liberately unhurried and comprehensive. Mountains of testimony was taken and any­ one concerned with the issue was afforded ample opportunity to be heard. Without exception, all agreed that the condition of the U.S.-flag fleet is in a de­ plorable condition and that something must be done to remedy the situation before it is too late. This we have known for a long time and the knowledge has been shared by realistic senators and representatives of both parties. Through their untiring individual efforts, they have thus far managed to fore­ stall a complete sell-out of our fourth arm of defense by those in Federal power who fail to recognize the vital role a strong, do­ mestically-owned and operated merchant marine will always play in our country's economic and defensive security. There is significance in the fact that both houses of the Legislative Branch of the United States government elected to hold hearings simultaneously on the problem of rapidly-diminishing sea strength which faces the nation. This is not often done. While only on a committee level, the tim­ ing might well be likened to a joint session of Congress—called not by the White House, but by Capitol Hill on its own authority— to deal with a crisis which Congressmen are convinced has been allowed by the Execu­ tive Branch to teeter too dangerously at the brink of the point of lio return. In effect, the move could be described as a bloodless declaration of war on administrative stub­ bornness which threatens the doom of America as a major maritime power During the course of the hearings, both Senator Bartlett's committee and that of Representative Garmatz heard substantially the same arguments—officially—that have been previously voiced in less formal cir­ cumstances. The overwhelming majority of witnesses representing labor, management and legisla­ tive government were in outright opposition to Transportation Secretary Boyd's position that some U.S.-flag vessels should be built abroad and granted equal domestic rights with ships constructed in U.S. shipyards. Similarly, the firm conviction was advanced by this majority that the only sane and sen­ sible way to restore the merchant marine to its rightful position in world shipping is to re-establish the Maritime Administration as the independent agency it was during the heyday of the U.S. Maritime industry before 1951. This, it was felt by all, would insure speedy construction in America of the num­ ber of new merchant ships vitally needed by America to fulfill obligations both at home and abroad. Secretary Boyd and other Administration officials dogmatically plugged for foreign building and the take-over of MARAD by the Transportation Department, but only a handful of dissenters from the industry went along with them. The issues are clear-cut. There can be no half-way measures or bowing to further bureaucratic whims. Our merchant marine must be kept free and brought to top strength again in America, by Americans, under the administration of its own agency. We know it. Congress knows it, even the few who don't like it must know it. The will of the majority is indelibly on record. It re­ mains only for the Congress to translate it into law and it is vitally essential to the na­ tion's welfare that prompt action be taken. �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG S/x Additional Seafarers Added To Crowing SlU Pension Roster Covert D'Angelo Gentes Foote Chisiiell Hudgins The names of six more SIU members has been added to the growing list of Seafarers who are enjoying their retirement years with the benefit of an SIU pension. The newest additions to the SIU pension list include: Vito D'Angelo, Joseph Gentes, George Foote, Clifford Covert, Carl Chisnell and William Hudgins. " " Clifford Covert sailed as en­ and sailed in the deck depart­ way marine tugs operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad and joined gineer with the SIU Inland Boat­ ment. A native of Michigan, he joined the union in Frankfort, the Union in Norfolk. A native men's Union. Born in Grove Mich. He is presently a resident of Pears, Va., he still makes his City, Pa., he now lives in Tampa, of St. Clair, Mich. Chisnell sailed home in Virginia. Hudgins was Fla., with his wife, Angela. Covert with the Pringle Barge Co. a member of the deck depart­ served in World War I with the William Hudgins sailed on rail­ ment. Army. He joined the SIU-IBU in New Orleans. His last ship was a Coyle Lines vessel. Vito D'Angelo sailed as an AB and bosun and last shipped aboard the Robin Goodfellow. Born in Massachusetts, he now lives in Lawrence, Mass. He joined the SIU in the port of New York. The Lake Palourde, sister ship of the ill-fated, runaway-flag Joseph Gentes sailed as steward supertanker, Torrey Canyon, has been released by British officials and cook and joined the SIU in in Singapore after being "arrested" and held for 48 hours in $8.4 the port of New York. He was million bail as security for pay­ born in Vermont and now makes ment of damage to British suit of oil pollution. his home in Baltimore. Gentes Britain's suit, unique in inter­ was in the Army during World beaches caused by the wreck national law and recently upheld War II. His last ship was the of the Torrey Canyon. by the British Supreme Court, The British Government, fol­ could not name the owners of the Robin Hood. George Foote sailed as an oiler lowing the Torfey Canyon disaster Torrey Canyon at the time it was and joined the SIU in the port of on March 18, in which the ship filed because the interlocking in­ Baltimore. Born in Maryland, he ran aground in daylight on a well- trigues of the various corporations lives in Baltimore with his wife, charted reef off the coast of Corn­ involved in her runaway-flag oper­ Belva. Foote's last ship was the wall, filed suit against the un­ ation were so complex that the named owners of the Torrey Can­ owners could not be readily pin­ Seamar. Carl Chisnell was a member yon for recovery of damages sus- pointed. of the SIU Great Lakes District "^i^ined to British beaches as a reAs a part of Britain's legal ac­ tion, a writ was issued for the "arrest" of either or both of the Torrey Canyon's sister ships, the Lake Palourde and the Sansinena, should they enter any British port. On July 15 the Lake Palourde, WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Alexander Trowbridge en route from Los Angeles to the last week asked for the defeat in the Senate of a House-passed Persian Gulf, made a one-hour bill which would deprive the Maritime Administration of unex­ stop in Singapore to take on two coils of wire. pended funds from fiscal 1967 ^ The British had been following and sharply reduce permitted under the terms of these contracts the movements of the Torrey Can­ may subject the government to expenditures in fiscal 1968. yon's sister ships closely, and were damages and costs resulting from The bill is a Republican-spon­ shipbuilding delay claims . . . The frankly surprised that the Lake sored general economy restriction possible court damages could ex­ Palourde's operators, knowing the which would reduce spending by ceed the apparent expenditures British intention to seize the ship 5 per cent across the board. Ac­ reduction," he said. if they could, allowed her to go tual language of the amendment The Secretary added that re­ into the British-controlled port of limits spending to 95 per cent of sultant reaction among private Singapore. amounts scheduled to be spent in shipbuilders might cause delay The British have now estab­ fiscal 1968. It therefore puts un­ and uncertainty and adversely af­ lished that the Torrey Canyon and committed 1967 funds out of fect the modernization of our her sister ships are owned by the reach. This would be a heavy merchant marine "which is clear­ Barracuda Tanker Corporation, blow to ship construction subsi­ ly not in the public interest." which operates its ships under dies. Liberian registry -even though Without the limitation, Trow­ Trowbridge explained to a Sen­ bridge warned the Senators, MA they are American-owned. ate appropriations subcommittee had planned to use left-over funds In order to secure the release that the Maritime Administration, from 1967, plus new money voted of the Lake Palourde, her owners instead of having a total of some in 1968, to commit funds for 24 had to deposit with the British $240 million—from both the last new ships, but 14 new barge-car­ Treasury $8.4 million in securities fiscal year and the new one—to rying types planned by three lines and other assets which will be held pay previously-incurred obliga­ "will be much more expensive pending the outcome of a judg­ tions and commit to new con­ than more conventional ships and ment claim now before the British struction, could actually only could exceed our estimates of courts. spend $41.7 million on construc­ cost." Thus, he said, plans for the After eight days of trying to re­ tion subsidies and would have to remaining ships will not be made float the Torrey Canyon, during hold down operating subsidies by final until bids on these 14 are in. which millions of gallons of crude $10 million. He pointed out that Trowbridge reported that each oil spewed forth from her, ruining MA's subsidy outlays for con­ of the new barge-carrying types British beaches, British warplanes struction and op^ation actually were exp^ted to cost more than bombed her to sink the remaining pay obligations incurred in past $21 million. This alone could crude oil in her tanks. years. soak up all available funds, and Her twisted, rusted wreckage "Inability to make these ex­ more, unless there were some now lies asunder on Seven Stones penditures as they become due tower-than-expected bids, he said, Reef. Torrey Canyon's Sister Ship Seized by British Officials Commerce Secretary Urges Defeat Of House Bill Curbing Ship Sudsidies Aagnst 18, 1967 Maritime Decline Critical, Senate Committee Reveals not share the concern of Congress (Continued from Page 3) over the future of the Great Lakes Proxmire noted that U.S.-flag bulk cargo fleet. He stated that ships carried only 3.8 per cent Transportation Secretary Alan S. of tonnage shipped for export Boyd's proposed maritime pro­ through the Seaway in 1966 while gram would provide nothing for Canadian ships carried 66.8 per the Lakes. cent and other foreign-flag vessels carried the remaining 29.4 per cent. Pointing out that only 7.7 per cent of exports produced in the Great Lakes area are shipped via the Seaway, he said "we must in­ sure a more significant role for BALTIMORE —The second our merchant marine in the Lakes largest floating drydock in the if we are going to benefit both the Lake ports (and) build a merchant United States was put into service marine that can serve the entire in this port recently by the Mary­ nation, including the fourth sea- land Shipbuilding and Drydock coast opened by the construction Company. Originally constructed for the of the St. Lawrence Seaway." Proxmire said that available British Admiralty at Portsmouth, construction subsidies over recent England, the 32,000-ton, all steel, years have been used uniformly to solid wing-wall dock was bought build vessels too large to transit by the Baltimore firm in 1965 but the Seaway and called for the a combination of bad weather and building of U.S.-flag ships that damage enroute caused a 20can be used in Great Lakes serv­ month delay in getting it across ice. Since 1961 Canada has built the Atlantic and into operation. 25 such ships while we have built Once here, the Sparrows Ppint none. Shipyard had to modify two shipIf and when U.S. ships for the ways to accommodate the width Lakes trade are built, the Senator of the drydock before a new sec­ said he hoped Congress would tion 253 feet wide and 144 feet further benefit the area by allotting long could be built to replace the "a nominal sum—say $7,500,000 one lost in transit. The gigantic •for military cargo shipments size of the old and new sections through the Seaway.' made it impossible to join them in The president of the Lakes Car­ the normal manner. riers' Association, Vice-Admiral Therefore, it was necessary to James A. Hirshfield, also pointed pull the sections together, while to the need for a strong and effi­ afloat, with the aid of turnbuckles cient U.S. bulk carrier fleet on the and guide wedges. Divers then Great Lakes, particularly in the made the underwater connection case of a national emergency. He by bolting two series of angles to­ recalled that the Commerce Com­ gether with a watertight gasket. mittee recognized this need 10 years ago when it expressed con­ The above-water structure was cern over the preponderance of aligned and welded in the conven­ foreign-flag ships in the carriage tional manner. This dual joining of ore imports. However, Hirsh­ procedure was the first ever at­ field said, the Administration does tempted in this country. Balto. Drydock One of Largest SfU to Contest P-fid Cngtloyees'List At August 21NLRB Hearing CLEVELAND—^The regional office of the National Labor Re­ lations Board here, has set Monday, August 21 as the date for the filing of briefs by the SlU's Great Lakes District and the PickandsMather and Company, on the question of the eligibility of the election. The NLRB has ruled in the past some 38 employees of the com­ that temporary employees are not pany to vote in a special NLRB eligible to vote in representation representation election among the elections, the outcome of which 340 non-licensed seamen em­ will affect the representation of ployed by the company. permanent employees. TTie special representation elec­ The question of whether or not tion had been scheduled for July the 38 are temporary employees 31St, but was postponed at the re­ hinges on whether or not they quest of the SIU, because the un­ will leave the company's employ ion found that during the Mayin September or remain employed June payroll period, when 78 during the coming school year by persons left the company's employ the company. for various reasons 38 college At a recent hearing of the students and others the SIU con­ tends are temporary employees, Cleveland NLRB, at which the SIU was represented by Cleveland were hired by the company. It is the SIU's contention, that Port Agent Stanley Wares and these employees are in a tempor­ counsel Ned L. Mann, Pickandsary job category and should thus Mather personnel director James be judged ineligible to vote in any A. Collins, when questioned as to election, the outcome of which, the status of the 38 employees will affect the representation of recently hired by the company, permanent workers who will con­ said that in his judgment he would tinue toabe employed by the com­ "assume" that most of the 38 pany after most of the 38 will have would be going back to school although in the past one or two left the company's employ. Pickands-Mather contends that college students hired in the sum­ all the employees now on its pay­ mer months had stayed on beyond roll should be allowed to vote in September. �iy.. Attgnst 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine The about Blue Monday This is the final installment of a Seafarers LOG feature series dealing yfith the many expressions used in everyday American speech that had their origins in seafaring jar­ gon. They are words and phrases that we all use but whose origin would' surprise most of us simply because we have always taken them for granted and never won­ dered where they came from. I N the fabled old days of wooden ships and iron men, the men were made that way by the backbreaking work required aboard sailing ships to keep them trim and seaworthy. Thus, a hard-fisted crew, back from many months at sea, most often under the reign of a cruel captain, would seek to forget the hardships of their existence by searching out various forms of entertainment on the beach and at the same time fortify themselves for their next sign-on. As these sailors of old were a hearty lot, their idea of entertainment would make many a landlubber quake in his boots. It is the antics of these tem­ porarily beached seafarers that provide the salty words and phrases to be considered in this, the final installment of SCUTTLEBUTT. Engaging in a DONNYBROOK was a form of diversion seamen of old were particularly fond of. It seems to lend itself well to the temperament of men whose livelihood depended on their physical strength and stamina. A DONNYBROOK has come to be known as a free-wheeling exchange of opinions, impromptu or planned, in which the participants often relied upon their fists, rather than the spoken word to make a point. The term DONNYBROOK went to sea in the year 1204 from a large patch of green pasture in Ireland, just outside the city of Dublin, upon which the then King John inaugurated the annual Donnybrook Fair, for the amusement of his subjects. The good sovereign's intentions were noble in­ deed, for he sought to provide a place where farmers, sheepmen, horsemen, tradesmen, lords and their ladies, could mingle and enjoy themselves. The fair boasted a fine racetrack, a stadium for shows and bare-knuckle prize fights and booths where trades­ men could offer their wares to the gentry. But alas, the good king's intentions went astray and the fair became a center for the practice of varied forms of debauchery, including drunkenness, which often led to black eyes and broken noses and the occasional demise of a fairgoer. The Donnybrook Fair remained infamous as a place to raise cain for more than 650 years, until it was finally closed down in 1855, an occurrence which saddened seafaring men of the time, from the Bering Straits to the Adriatic Sea. Seamen, who most always were born poor and died poor, saw a resemblance between the GREAT HORN SPOON used by their fathers and that pe­ culiar combination of stars, seen from the decks of their ships at night, known as the "Big Dipper." As they enjoyed swearing by everything, seamen found it natural in times of stress, to look to the heavens and SWEAR BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON at the hardships they endured. The objective of those who took part in a DON­ NYBROOK, was to send their opponents GAL­ LEY WEST and SQUARE AWAY the opposition, post haste. In the course of a DONNYBROOK, if you sent an opponent GALLEY WEST, it meant he had been rendered unconscious by one of the variety of instruments available in the local saloon, the locale of most DONNYBROOKS, such as a chair or a half-filled rum bottle. , Actually the term GALLEY WEST is of ancient seafaring origin, dating back to the days of the proud Norse Seafarers and their study galleys. It was the custom then, when a Norse chieftain died valiantly in battle, to place him aboard his galley with the sails set so that the vessel would move westward into the set­ ting sun, carrying the departed warrior out of battle forevermore and to his just reward. Thus, in the days of sail, a seaman knocked un­ conscious by an accident or by a pugilistic shipmate was referred to politely as having been sent GALLEY WEST. The expression SQUARED AWAY, also coined in the days of sail, was somewhat similar in meaning to GALLEY WEST, but of a slightly different twist. SQUARED AWAY indicated aboard a windjam­ mer, that the braces were all set aboard, with the sails ready to run before the wind and that everything was in its proper place to meet the wind. Thus, in a DONNYBROOK, if you SQUARED AWAY your opponent, you put him in his proper place, out of the fight. Now the barkeeps in many saloons, seeing their establishments wrecked by a DONNYBROOK, would often SWEAR BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON at the destruction before their eyes and would try POURING OIL ON TROUBLED WA­ TERS before their saloons were completely devas­ tated by the combiitants. In the early days of our nation, only the rich could afford expensive utensils for eating, made of silver or pewter. Poor people used spoons carved out of the horns of cattle, and in even the poorest home there was a huge horn spoon which the head of the house­ hold used to scoop or dip out the portions of food to the family. An old Chinese legend is said by many to be the origin of POURING OIL ON TROUBLED WA­ TERS. It tells of an ancient Chinese junk, caught in a terrible storm with a cargo of fish oil stowed below in compartments separated by bulkheads. When the storm was at its fiercest, and the vessel in imminent danger of going down, the sea around the junk ceased to break over the tiny ship and be­ came calm. The captain and his crew were at a loss to explain the change, until they discovered that a seam had split below, allowing fish oil to escape into the boiling sea. Chinese legend or not, storm oil is today standard equipment aboard vessels large and small. Life aboard ship in the days of sail provided many hardships for the seaman to endure, not the least of which was often the captain of the vessel. Many of the captains of windjammers and other vessels were extremely cruel men whose idea of run­ ning a tight ship was to make life for the shellbacks under their command as miserable as possible. At sea, the master of a vessel was judge and jury when it came to deciding the fate of a seaman brought up on charges. A favorite method of pun­ ishment used aboard sailing ships to carry out the decision of the court, which was always "guilty as charged" was to administer a flogging with a "cato'-nine tails." Today, when someone wishes to convey the dis­ comfort of being in tieht quarters, he will often call upon the phrase THERE IS NO ROOM TO SWING A CAT. The "cat" in the landlubber's phrase and the "cat" in the captain's "cat-o'-nine tails" are one in the same animal. When the captain decreed that a sailor rated a flogging, the place of punishment was usually the brig. It was usually the custom to have all the punish­ ments that had been adjudged during a week at sea meted out to the unlucky members of the crew all at one time on BLUE MONDAY. If it happened that the brig was too crowded with seamen standing in line waiting for their punishment at the hands of the cat-o'-nine tails, the first mate would report to the captain, "Sir, there is not room to swing a cat." and the master of the vessel would then order the flog­ gings done up on deck, where the cat-o'-nine tails could be swung with the proper twist of the first mate's wrist. .•/ •9- �s f I J 'l Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Railroad's Freight-Rate Increases Hinge on Rate Agreement by Co/s WASHINGTON—A $300-million freight rate hike by the railroad industry has been approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission with the stipulation that railroads in all territories must agree on a yet-to-be-filed master rate schedule covering the increases. The amount permitted equals 3 per cent and is $27 — million less than that originally doubts have also been raised by adding that declining freight rates requested by the rail carriers maritime labor and shipping com­ since 1961 have had a "deflation­ panies that the true financial posi­ ary effect," since the major source last May. tion of the railroads justifies any of the decline "has been the con­ The approval was contained in tinued modernization of railroad rate increases at all. an "interim report" issued by the plants and equipment." Increases on several commod­ ICC in which they refused the ities, mostly those moving in bulk "We believe," the commission railroads permission to publish shipments, were much lower than concluded, "that authorizing mod­ their new rates on one day's no­ tice as requested. Instead, the those sought by the roads. A re­ erate increases in freight rates at commission ruled, 10 days' notice quested graduated increase of up this time would, in the long run, must he given with the entire rate to 50 cents a net ton on coal, for do less harm to price stability than proposal subject to ICC's suspen­ instance, was trimmed to a maxi­ would denial of such increases or mum of 15 cents by the ICC. A prolonged delays in making sion procedures. proposed hike of 30 cents a ton (them) effective." Before they can hope to comply on iron ore was similarly cut to It was made clear by the ICC, with the ICC's requirement, there no more than 10 cents. however, that its approval of the must he full agreement among all The commission's order dis­ increases is by no means final and roads on the rate schedule to he cussed possible inflationary as­ that they remain under formal presented. To do this, railroad of­ pects of the proposed hikes. Not­ commission investigation. Hear­ ficials must first try to overcome splits within their own ranks. The ing that the last general freight in­ ings on the proposed rates are Chicago and North Western Rail­ crease was in 1960, it said that scheduled to begin October 3, and way, for example, has let it he since that time general price levels specific rates in the master tariff known that they have no inten­ have risen while the rail carload presented by the railroads could be suspended by the ICC later. tion of raising their rates for the freight-rate index has declined. "The decline in rail-rates in re­ Even after the master tariff sched­ movement of grain. This does not sit well with the other lines he- cent years was accompanied by ule is agreed upon, should the cause such a stand would most an increase in traffic which re­ commission finally decide it has probably force all carriers to ex­ sulted both from inducements of granted the railroads too much, empt grain from increases as well. the rate reductions and from the the industry will have to give the Also, the industry plans to push increased economic activity dur­ shippers a refund plus four per again for the rate package origi­ ing the period," the ICC said. cent interest. nally asked for. They don't like the sharp cuts made by the com­ mission on requested boosts for coal, iron ore and pulpwood and are not happy about the ICC at­ tempt to keep charges on a par Behind-the-scenes architects of a vast smear campaign against throughout the country by veto­ liberal legislators are hard at work in 11 western states in an ing new minimum fees for transit effort to lay the groundwork for rightist political victories in charges in the south. 1968 and beyond. Many port associations in the There are at least eight seasoned propaganda pros known to north have bitterly attacked the be operating on behalf of right-wing extremists in the west. arbitrary manner in which the rail However, all but one—Ronald Rankin—have managed thus carriers have proposed rate hikes. far to keep secret their identities. Rankin is the hatchetman The North Atlantic Ports Associ­ handling the trumped-up recall campaign currently being directed ation, the Virginia State Ports Au­ against Idaho's liberal Democratic Senator, Frank Church. thority and the Port of New York Backers of Rankin and his undercover associates are also Authority, among others, have ac­ mostly unknown beyond the fact that they consist in large part cused the rail industry of attempt­ of a group of wealthy California rightists. ing to upset the delicate balance What few actual facts are known were told to a reporter of of competition between northern the New York Times by Mrs. Jane Alexander of San Carlos, and southern ports by seeking Calif., who for many months was responsible for paying the lower increases for those in the secret agents with money provided by the rich radical rightists south than those in the north. In who were backing them. general, southern roads have asked for fewer and smaller rate hikes Mrs. Alexander presently works as secretary to William Penn than the northern carriers. Strong Patrick, an ultra-conservative millionaire who apparently has nothing to do with the secret financing of the eight undercover operatives, but who is paying part of the tab on the recall movement against Senator Church. The campaign to recall Church, based on his support of the Russian Consular Treaty and his voiced dissent on the Adminis­ tration's Vietnam policy, has little chance of success but is calcu­ Antwerp, the third largest and lated to embarrass him and damage his image at the polls when fastest growing port in Europe, he comes up for re-election next year. will soon have in operation the Patrick, a cosmetics manufacturer with political aspirations world's largest maritime lock of his own, has already stated his intention to challenge Cali­ which will be able to accommodate fornia's moderate Republican Senator Thomas Kuchel in that four 30,000-ton ships simultane­ state's primary next year. To help him in his bid, he recently ously. hired Joe Shell, the ultra-conservative who took an unsuccessful crack at Richard Nixon in the California gubernatorial primary The lock, a unique feat of mar­ in 1962. ine engineering, will be nearly a third of a mile long and 187 feet Right-winger Patrick has also made it known that his attack wide. It will be opened on Octo­ on Church is only the beginning. He says future targets of his ber 1 on the Scheldt River. recall efforts may be Democratic Senators J. W. Fulbright (DArk.), Robert Kennedy (D-N.Y.), Wayne Morse (D-Ore.) and Antwerp handles more than 60 Republican Mark Hatfield (Ore.)—all of whom he feels are not million tons of cargo a year and militant enough on Vietnam policy. most of the industrial goods that Other liberal western senators up for re-election in 1968 aside Western Europe sells in the world from Church and Morse are Ernest Gruening (D-Alaska), Mike move through its facilities. Monroney (D-Okla.), George McGovern (D-S.D.) and Warren The new lock will enable Ant­ Magnuson (D-Wash.). werp to increase its gross mari­ If threatened recall attempts against Gruening, Morse and time traffic, which already con­ McGovem fail to materialize, they are still sure to be prime sists of 300 shipping lines mak­ targets of the radical right Californians because of their views ing 13,000 calls yearly to make it on Vietnam. perhaps the most important port in the Common Market network. Angnst 18, 1967 The Great Lakes by Fred Famen.Secretary-Treesurer,Great Lakes The recent rioting in Detroit and Milwaukee has hurt the pas­ senger ship trade on the Lakes. Bob-Lo Steamship Co. lost 75,000 passengers and other companies reported heavy losses. Bob-Lo may have to lay up ships for the first time in history. Gartland Steamship Company reports the Frank Taplin is laidup indefinitely and we are re- ^ assigning the crew to other Gart­ The crew said they enjoyed their land vessels according to their vacation, but are glad to be on the payroll again. seniority. Our old buddie. Art Hartlaub, Duluth now retired, visited the hall re­ Shipping is on the slow bell cently. Art sailed on the Jidm now that the Buckeye Fleet's Galster of Penn Dixie Cement Henry Laliberte and Lackawanna are laid up at the Stone Dock in for 30 years. Gerry Westphal underwent Superior. We hope the Laliberte open heart surgery at Veteran's will fit out soon. Ken Lund, our favorite second Hospital. He reports the new cook is looking for a new slot, valve is working fine and this oldtimer will now be looking for light now that the tug John Roen Third work near his Wisconsin home. is laid up. The SIU's new building here is Ray Johansen has a new watch­ almost complete and it looks like er's job on the Paul Tiejten and we will beat the deadline for the Jack Wallin is ready for a wheels­ official opening of the clinic. All man's slot now that he's FFD we have to do is install the X-ray again. machine and mop and wax the Larry Laporte is heading for floors. India as FOW aboard the TransBuffalo Ontario. Shipping is good and will get Chicago The cement boat steamer Me­ even better if the Frank E. TapUn dusa Challenger has been refitted and the James Davidstm fit out as after a five week lay-up for re­ expected. Grain shipments are pairs in the Manitowoc Shipyard. lagging, however. Right ViBiw Plans HatsheOnan'Attatk largest Marine Letk Opeiring in Antwerp Magnuson, another likely target, only narrowly overcame a concerted right-wing challenge in his last campaign. In 1962 Monroney also just squeaked in with only 53.2 per cent of the vote and extremist power in Oklahoma has been on the upswing since then. All of these men—and others like them—face difficult cam­ paigns in 1968 and their chief detractors remain shrouded in mystery. We know what they are but can only speculate as to who they are. Based on known past activities of some wealthy Southern California rightists, guesses can ,be made as to the identities of those financing the field activities of the eight propagandists. In addition to verified contributors Lewis and Virtue, there are at least five other men who are prominent possibilities as members of the clandestine group. One of these is Walter Knott, owner of a big tourist attraction near Los Angeles known as Knott's Berry Farm. He founded the rightist California Free Enterprise Association which leans heavily on material borrowed from Birch Society and other radi­ cal publications. He is also a member of the board of Billy James Hargis' Christian Crusade, large contributor to the cam­ paigns of former Birch Society congressmen and to Americans for Constitutional Action. Another is R. C. Hoiles, millionaire newspaper publisher whose empire stretches all the way from Santa Ana, Calif., to Ohio. A proponent of income tax repeal and other right-wing causes, he endowed a full-time college for rightist training— the Freedom School near Colorado Springs, Colo. Los Angeles clothing manufacturer James Oviatt, outspoken anti-semite who was kicked out of the Birch Society a few years ago, is a third possibility and J. Edward Martin, leader of the southern California Birchers is a fourth. Finally, there is William H. Cies of the San Marino, Calif., Birch Society. Himself politically ambitious,.he has contributed $1,000 to the "1976 Committee," a group dedicated to a com­ plete political take-over by the right-wing by 1976. There is also the John Birch Society itself to be considered. In contradiction of its continuing claim to be "non-political," the IBS is becoming increasingly active on a national scale and recently announced a new program called Project Knowledge under which paid co-ordinators will be placed in every one of the 435 congressional districts. As for the eight cloaked hatchet men plying the radical right's line in the west, only one more—aside from Rankin—can even be guessed at. A likely prospect is Kevin Culiinane, an alumnus of Hoiles' Freedom School and a Liberty Lobby activist who left California for the Lobby's Washington, D.C., office follow­ ing the 1964 elections. He has recently turned up in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, a beehive of activity in the recall attack on Frank Church. �Augnst 18, 1967 SEAFARERS House Committee Votes Approval Of Weakened Social Security Bill The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Representative Jerome Waldie (D-Calif.) charged the Navy with withholding information concerning request to purchase Port Chi­ cago as a buffer zone around its Concord ammunition docks. SIU ships load there to carry ammunition to the Vietnam area. The Navy wants the zone in case of an accidental explosion. Representative Waldie charged 0 the Navy with having a report in job on the coast was as a bosun its files, at the time of last month's on the Fanwood. The family Congressional hearings, stating it really enjoys living on the West would cost twice the $20 million Coast, he reported. the Navy asked for. Congress­ After some vacation time with man Waldie has long opposed the their families, John Wade and Navy plan for Port Chicago, stat­ Red Ferguson will be looking for ing the piers should be relocated, electricians jobs, preferably on a perhaps at Roe Island. The Navy Far East run. They last shipped proposed and approved the move on the Brigham Victory. in 1965. Shipping is excellent here for rated men and the outlook is good San Francisco for the next few weeks. Shipping is excellent here and Seattle oilers and FWT's can find work Paul Carter is waiting for a here. We paid off and signed on good night cook and baker's job 12 ships during the last period. to hit the boards. Paul is a 20The Portmar was in transit. year Seafarer and last made the Brother Roland Francisco took Vantage Venture. the membership oath at the hall Marshall Townsend had to go here and is now a full book mem­ home awhile due to illness in the ber. His last job was as chief cook family. Everything is fine now aboard the Transpacific. We wish and he is looking for a berth on him good sailing in the future. Sealand's Alaska run. Wilmington Shipping has been good here John Bertolino recently moved and the outlook for the next pe­ here from New York. His first riod looks promising. Industrial Activity Spurs Building of Tugs and Barges A record total of 1,121 towboats, tugboats and barges were constructed and delivered by American shipyards in 1966, accord­ ing to a recently published survey. In its annual maritime review ^ and yearbook issue, the Marine "the smaller shipyards in the Engineering Log reports that United States continued the build­ ing boom experienced in 1965 and 1964, breaking all previous rec­ ords for vessels completed." The magazine said 91 towboats of 25,240 deadweight-tons were built last year compared with 64 of 17,760 tons the year before. For off-shore, river and harbor, and ocean-going operations, the survey showed 42 new tugboats Acting under, and pursu­ averaging 8,660 tons and 2,207 ant to, the Collective Bargain­ horsepower per vessel—an indica­ ing Agreement between the tion of the continuing trend to­ SIU and various Employers, ward more powerful craft. Many the Seafarers Appeals Board of the tugs, it was pointed out, has announced the-following: are designed to tow barges of 10,In order to give further rec­ 000 to 20,000 deadweight tons. ognition to graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Only 988 barges were construct­ Seamanship and to add in­ ed in 1966 compared to the pre­ centive to the individual to vious year's 1,007 but total ton­ maintain his employment in nage was up from 1,735,900 to the industry with a special re­ 1,810,600. gard to the present shipping A prime factor in the continu­ situation, the following action ing increase in the construction was taken: of more and better boats for use "On or after June 8, 1967, on inland waterways is considered Class 'C personnel who have to be the widespread splurge in graduated from the Harry decentralized industrial activity as Lundeberg Scfiool of Seaman­ indicated in a recently released re­ ship entry rating program and port by the American Waterways who have been issued a ship Operators, Inc., which represents assignment card in accord the nation's towboat, tugboat and with the shipping procedure bargeline industry. set forth in Section 2 hereof The AWO survey for the sec­ shall be entitled to Class 'B' ond quarter of 1967 shows that seniority rating.^^ production industries constructed, This above provision shall or announced plans to construct, be inserted in the Shipping a total of 112 plant facilities along Rules in Section 1 (Seniority), navigable waterways during the paragraph B, at the end of period. This compares with 92 in the second subparagraph deal­ the previous quarter. Estimated ing with Class 'B' seniority rating. overall investment expenditures for the 112 sites is $1,631 billion. Shipping Rules Amended by Appeals Board r. „ 1^ • WASHINGTON—The House board increase in social security tive proposal. The committee dumped the Administration proposal to ex­ tend medicare benefits to per­ sons under 65 on the social secu­ rity disability benefit rolls. It pro­ posed, however, to ease the hard­ ship for medicare beneficiaries whose doctors refuse to bill the medicare program. Patients could collect from medicare before in­ stead of after they pay their doc­ tor bills, under the new measure. The committee went along with an Administration proposal to raise the ceilings on earnings of people drawing social security re­ tirement benefits. But it imposed a tight income ceiling on eligibil­ ity for medicaid — the joint federal-state program which pays medical bills for low-income fam­ ilies. The committee bill would raise the taxable wage base for social security — but not to the level sought by the Administration. It has bipartisan sponsorship, with both Committee Chairman Wilbur D. Mills (D-Ark.) and Representative John W. Byrnes (R-Wis.), ranking GOP member, putting their names on the bill. House action is scheduled for mid-August, with passage consid­ ered certain. The bill will be taken up under a "no amendment rule." Opponents will have only one chance to tamper with it in the House, through a recommittal motion before the final vote. This means, in effect, that it can be weakened but not improved. Open for Amendments The measure will be wide open for amendments, however, in the Senate Finance Committee, its next stop, and when it reaches the Senate floor. President Johnson had asked an increase of at least 15 per cent for all persons on the social rolls —a request endorsed by the AFLCIO as "a significant down pay­ ment" on a needed 50 per cent benefit rise. The President had also pro­ posed raising the minimum social security benefit from the present Looking In Although they just stopped in at the SIU St. Louis office to pick up an optical certificate, Mrs. Dor­ othy Copeland, wife of Seafarer James T. Copeland, and daugh­ ters Robin and Denise stayed long enough to have photo taken. ..... ... - - - Page Eleven LOG •' ts' • -"'y'..' 'r... • ^ assSiS •••- • •- •. " •' Ways & Means Committee agreed on a 12.5 per cent across-thebenefits in a whittled-down version of President Johnson's legisla­ $44 for an individual to $70 and from $66 for a couple over 65 to $105. Johnson also asked that persons with at least 25 years of covered employment be guaran­ teed at least $100 for an individ­ ual and $150 for a couple. The principal Republican sub­ stitute bill called for only an 8per cent increase in benefits, plus a cost-of-living escalator for the future. The Ways and Means Commit­ tee compromise bill would raise benefits by 12.5 per cent for some 20.5 million persons on the social security rolls. The 2.5 million persons now receiving minimum benefits would be raised to $50 for an individual and $75 for a couple. The House committee discard­ ed one labor-opposed provision of the Administration bill — a pro­ posal to make social- security and railroad retirement benefits sub­ ject to taxation as part of a change in tax policies for persons over 65. The proposed income ceiling on medicaid would be a particular blow at moderate-income families in New York and a few other states which took the position that a family need not be destitute in order to receive government help in paying medical bills that other­ wise would leave them heavily in debt. At present, states set their own income ceilings for medicaid and New York permits assistance to a family of four with an income up to $6,000 a year. The Adminis­ tration proposed to put an income limit of one and one-half times the maximum allowed under state law for eligibility for cash welfare assistance. The committee went beyond this, setting an income ceiling starting in 1968 of 150 per cent of the welfare level and dropping over two years to one and one-third times the welfare criterion. In New York, this would limit eligibility to families with incomes of $3,900 or less after July 1, 1970. Some Exporters Reaping Bonanza From Prolonged Suez Canal TIe-Up Despite increased shipping costs and rerouting problems which are plaguing companies throughout most of the world as a result of the closing of the Suez Canal, this unfortunate by-product of last June's Arab-Israel war is ^ These isolated cases of good proving to be an unexpected fortune are by far in the minority, windfall in some quarters. however, and the blockage of the Australian fruit growers, for ex­ Suez Canal by sunken ships is ample, haye never had it so good. playing havoc generally with world shipping schedules. Of the 14 ships bottled up in the Virtually all companies—manu­ canal, four are loaded with 375 facturers, ship lines, exporters, im­ tons of apples and pears which porters—have been forced to pay were bound from Australia and higher costs. Immediately after New Zealand for Britain. The tie- the canal was closed, the big ship­ up of this cargo, combined with ping conferences which set freight an early fruit harvest in South charees imposed surcharges and Africa and a small European crop, the Federal Maritime Commission has almost doubled fruit prices In approved an increase of roughly London. Shipments of Australian 25 per cent for U.S.-flag ships. fruit now arriving in London by Typical surcharges were 10 per way of the Cape of Good Hope cent on freight moving from Eu­ bring up to $8.40 a case compared rope to the Far East, 17.5 per cent with the $4.20 they brought last from Europe to India and Paki­ year. Fruit growers "down under" stan, and as much as 45 per cent estimate that their total extra rev­ to some Middle East ports east of enue this season may reach $70 Suez. million. Grain shipments, particularly to Cape Town, South Africa, is India, are seriously affected. Rates also experiencing a bonanza. Since on India-bound grain from Hous­ Middle East bunker fuel for ships ton are up at least 25 per. cent. is the cheapest in the world, a principal bunkering port for ves­ Chicago stands to lose 25 to 30 sels using the Suez Canal has al­ sailings this year and Duluth may ways been Aden. But with the suffer an even greater loss. Extra distances are a prime fac­ canal closed and Aden temporar­ ily far off present shipping lanes. tor in higher costs with the attend­ Cape Town is the chief bunkering ant increase in fuel consumption port—at about $4.60 a ton more and man-hours required. Via the than the cost at Aden. Cape of Good Hope it is 11,600 The Panama Canal, too, is reap­ miles from New York to Bombay ing some rewards from re-routed —3,400 miles more than through international traffic. A large Brit­ Suez. With the canal it is 13,500 ish firm has shifted three new 14,000-ton cargo liners on its Lon- miles from New York to Yoko­ don-to-Kobe run to the Panama hama as against 16,700 miles route. The trip takes the same 32 without. Perhaps worst of all is days as it did via Suez but Hong the 10,700 miles from Bombay to Kong had to be dropped as a port London around the cape—almost twice the 6,200 miles via Suez. of call. - . . .J?.?... .,v-• - • - �Page Twehre Convert Your Dollars to Dinars Or Pay the Prite, Seafarer Warns I- I Angost 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG "The things that we come up against are fantastic to someone who nevec went to sea," Seafarer Frank Robertson, 62, commented to the LOG recently. "Even seamen don't believe that you can't always change American money," he continued. Having been burned twice, Frank has learned the hard way. The assumption that every­ pay double the regular room rate. on current exchange rates. If it is one in the world will accept The two men tried another hotel after banking hours, American American currency is a false one, which refused to accept payment Express Agency will also change Robertson said. He first found in American money altogether. money. If the port is a large one, this out in Niujata, a small port By this time it had become obvi­ it is likely to have a Cook's Travel on the coast of Honshu, Japan's ous to the men that what they Agency, which will also give the main island. No one in the for­ heard about strong anti-American correct amount of local, money at no charge. Avoid the black mar­ mer Japanese naval town would feeling in France was true. ket, Robertson says. It's unlikely One townsman of Nantes ac­ take American that you will get more money money. At the cepted American money—the por­ than at a bank. What you will time. Brother ter of the second hotel. He took get, he says, is "gypped, cheated Robertson was two dollars from the pair to let and arrested." serving aboard them sit in the lobby for three Another bit of advice from the hours while they waited for the the Robin Kirk. seasoned Seafarer is to get only storm to clear up. Not only as many dollars changed as you Iwouldn't the The snow continued. Brother think you'll actually spend. You town's bar, res­ Robertson realized he had no might have trouble converting the Robertson taurant or hotel choice but to go back to the Aza­ foreign money back into Ameri­ accept American lea City, since he couldn't eat or currency, but no one in the town get a place to sleep in Nantes. can currency. Some countries, spoke English, at least not to the The trains were still running, so like India, Pakistan and Ceylon, crew of the Robin Kirk. But this he and his companion walked will let you take only a token episode was only a prelude to four miles through the storm to amount of their currency out of what happened to Brother Robert­ get to the station on the outskirts their jurisdiction. In India, it is son in France in 1956. His ship of town. They got there at 2 20 rupees. If it is night, and you the Azalea City docked at Saint a. m. and waited until 5 a. m. for can't change your rupees back into Nazaire, on the English Channel, the train to Saint Nazaire. Cold, dollars before boarding your ship, on its way to Liverpool. tired and hungry, they needed any money in excess of 20 rupees is supposed to be turned over to Together with another crew- some coffee badly. The counter­ local authorities. member, Brother Robertson start­ man at the station snack bar re­ Brother Robertson said that the ed out for Nantes, about an hour's fused to take their money, even deck department and the black bus ride inland. It was 6:30 in the when they offered a dollar for a gang, because of their 4 to 8, 8 evening, too late to go to a bank cup of coffee. Once on the train to 12, and 12 to 8 watches, "can to convert their dollars into they encountered nine of their always get to a bank, one way or shipmates. All of them were francs. There was a small bar outside the gate that changed thoroughly disgusted, not having another." His own department, money, but his companion said been able to change their money the steward department, have it a not to bother, since he had or purchase anything, including a little rougher, as they usually have only a couple of hours off in the enough francs to pay both men's night's lodging. afternoon, and only get off quite car fare, and they could obtain Brother Robertson advises all late in the evening. more French money in Nantes. his fellow Seafarers to spend local Before sailing in the steward Shortly after the pair arrived in currency in foreign ports rather department. Brother Robertson Nantes they went to a bar to than American money. Although was a machinist. He joined the change their money. The bar his experiences of not being able SIU in 1948. Brother Robertson tender sullenly agreed on the con­ to use American money in Nantes dedicated himself to doing a good dition "if they buy everyone in and Niujata are not typical, the job as a steward and has acquired the bar a drink." The Seafarers Seafarer using U.S. currency is refused the bartender's terms. likely to come out on the short just about every other rating in Later, when they were desperate end of the stick as it is difficult to the department. Born in Falkirk, Scotland, to change dollars into francs, they figure out the proper price of Brother Robertson came to the couldn't locate the bar again. things in U.S. money and a for­ United States in 1922. He re­ A heavy snow began to fall eign merchant will usually give turned home only once, when his about an hour after the pair ar­ himself the benefit of a discrep­ ship, the Bienville, was docked at rived in Nantes. That was the ancy. Grangemouth, the port of Fal­ worst winter in many years in Eu­ His advice is to head for the kirk. A resident of Union Beach, rope, and the snowstorm was one nearest bank. A bank, unlike a N. J., he is married and has three of the worst of a bad winter. All merchant, will give you the cor­ grown children — two daughters buses and taxis stopped running, rect amount of local money based and a son. so the pair found the hotel to spend the night. The hotel conde­ Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No, 9 scended to accept their American money, but only if they would Eogle Traveller in Subic Bay Seafarers on the Eagle Traveller relax on deck while the ship is at anchor in Subic Bay, Philippines. Crewmembers, left to right, are: Woody Johnson, Bill Joyner and Tom Moose, all of the deck department. Lew Hertzog and Ed Bussian of the engine department. COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Trans­ port). July 23—Chairman. Robert Ken­ nedy ; Secretary, James T. Myers. No beefs reported by department delegates. Resolution made that the brothers at sea be informed as to what the Union is doing about contract and retirement ne­ gotiations. Brother James M. Fisher was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion made that noise be kept at a minimum in passageways. SACAL BORINCANO (South At­ lantic & Caribbean Lines), August 5— Chairman, R A. Gericb; Secretary, Jo­ seph Powers. No beefs reported by department delegates. Write to union about retirement of SIU members who have 20 years with 15 years seatime regardless of age to be retired on $250.00 per month. Vote of thanks given to the steward department. Discussion on having TV secured. Make wooden racks for dishes, coffee pots. etc. DEL SOL (Delta Steamship). July 9— Chairman, Jarratt Benjamin; Secretary. Alf Tolentino. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. $22.30 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Crew wants to know about the retirement and pension plan. The patrolman shall let the crewmembers know the score on same. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), August 6—Chairnnen, H. Whisnant; Sec­ retary. John D. Pennell. Ship's delegates reported repairs were not taken care of when in shipyard. Ship's delegate will try to get a 'IW while ship is coastwise. Ship has no library but will get one upon entering New York. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to entire steward department for job well done. Chairman asked crew to shut off power to washing machines after using. HENRY (American Bulk), July 23— Chairman, Charles Tyler; Secretary, R. A. Sanchez. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Crew requested to keep visitors out of passageways. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), July 23 —Chairman, L. S. Johnston : Secretary, M. Elurisa. $3.00 in ship's fund. Ship short two men. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward departnnent for a job well done. EAST POINT VICTORY (Hudson Waterways), July 16—Chairman, John Alstatt: Secretary, T. L. Zellers. Some disputed OT and subsistance for Bangkok and Midway Islpnd to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Motion was made to replace galley range with an electric range or install better heat controls on oil ranges on all victory ships. Motion made that the Union negotiate for THETIS (Rye Marine), July 17—Chair­ man. Walter Nash; Secretary, Alfred Hirsch. $10.00 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. Brother Alfred Hirsch was elected to serve as ship's delegate. VOLUSIA (Suwannee), August 2— Chairman, Delos Snead; ^cretary, John W. Malcolm. Brother C. E. Reynolds was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. PANAMA (Sea-Land), July 23—Chair­ man, George Gibbons ; ^cretary, R. Her­ nandez. Discussion about the sailing board, which is never posted on time. This matter to be taken up with board­ ing patrolman. Crew to contact patrol­ man regarding a possible raise in wages. OCEANIC TIDE (Oceanic), June 30— Chairman, None; Secretary, W. Dodd. $7.00 in ship's fund. One man missed ship in Honolulu and one missed ship in Naha. One man hospitalized in Ma­ nila. Motion was made to contact Union officials in Yokohama regarding living conditions aboard ship, also to contact the American Consul. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 20—Chairman, Johnson; Sec­ retary, Kells. $10.25 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departn-yents to be taken up with boating patrolman. Steward department requests that a launch be provided in foreign ports at 1900.. Crew extended a vote of thanks to the steward department and they in turn thanked the crew for their cooperation. Motion was made that the negotiating committee do something about bringing wages up to par with other maritime unions. Also, OT pay for watches stood after 5 PM and 8 AM. the same as the engineers and mates. Motion made to secure a retirement plan for those with 12 years sea-time regard­ less of age. Also that the room, meal and maintenance and cure allowance be raised to meet the present cost of living ashore. Other motions also submitted to head­ quarters. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Shipping), July 23—Chairman, C. A. Crabtree : Secretary, Woodrow W. Perkins. Brother Carl Lineberry, who did a fine job as ship's delegate was elected to continue and was given a vote of thanks. Motion was made that the SIU nego­ tiate for a retirement plan equal to any in the maritime industry. All efforts were made to get air conditioners for messhall but with no success. CARROLL VICTORY (Delta Line), July 23—Chairman, Ralph O. King; Sec­ retary, Star Wells. Brother Ralph O. King was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Fine crew aboard and everything is running smoothly. Donald O'Leary Walter Smith, 423 86th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. asks that you get in touch with him. <I> $300.00 a month pension for all seamen with 20 years in the Union. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Richard BIscopInk Please get in touch with your father, Mr. C. B. Biscopink, 7839 LeMans Drive, Jacksonville, Fla. 32210, as soon as you can. DEL NORTE (Delta), June 18—Chair­ man, Jack Kenn^y; S^retary, Bill Kai­ ser. Brother "Frcnchy" Hebert was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $79.04 in ship's fund and $149.99 in movie fund. ^ nml Joiin Windnson Please notify the Veterans Ad­ ministration Center, Wissahickon Avenue and Manheim Street, Post Office- Box 8079, Phila., Penn. 19101, in regard to an important STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), July 24—Chairman, T. R Yablonsky; Secre­ tary, R Sherris. Short 1 oiler in engine department. Brother Thomas R Yablon­ sky was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to Brother Robert N. Kelly, outgoing ship's dele­ gate, for a job well done. These men recenty passed Coast Guard examinations after attending the SlU's entry rating lifeboat class. Kneeling (l-r) are: R. Cunningham, J. Norman, S. Showalter, S. Browning, M. Morales, and W. Davis. Second row, C. Edwards, P. Terry, J. Waters, G. Knotts, H. Scott and instructor Ami Bjornsson. Third row, R. Smitl^ D. Gilroy, G. Johnson, J. Perez, K. Vosserinch, J. Vosserinch, and J. Fiaekowslci, The classes are held in the Port of New York. FENN VICTORY (Waterman), July 8 —Chairman, R. Christensen; Swretary, J. McDonald. One man taken off ship to be hospitalized in Honolulu. No beefs reported. Brother Henry Abel was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made to contact boarding patrolman concern­ ing the Blaster's refusal to discuss the SIU agreement (shore leave in Panama while bunkering) with ship's delegate. Ship's delegate to see patrolman. ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), June 19—Chairman, Frank Gonez; Secretary, Larry B. Jones. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT rejmrted by department dele­ gates. Ship is badly in ne^ of two new water coolers. DELAWARE (Bulk Transport), July 23—Chairman, L. P. Hagemann; Secre­ tary, J. T. Games. Letter written to headquarters regarding repairs, water condition and air conditioner in messhall. Some disputed OT in each department. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. YOUNG AMERICA (A. L. Burbank), April 25—Chairman, Gerald <R. Draney; Secretary, Ralph Boulton. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Richard Gralicki was dceted to serve as ntw ship's delegate. OCEAN PIONEER (Victory Carriers), July 28—Chairman, W. R. Gies; Secre­ tary, Charles C. Locke, Jr. $6.60 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by depa^ ment delegates. �SEAFARERS LOG Ansoat 18, 1967 Page Thirteen FINAL DEPARTURES William Lackey, 73: Brother Juan Leiba, 64: Heart failure claimed the life of Seafarer Leiba, Lackey, an SIU pensioner, died on June 26, at April 8, in Puerto War Memorial ' Rico. Brother Le­ iba was born in Hospital, Sault Venezuela and Ste. Marie, Mich­ j lived in Brooklyn. igan. A member He sailed as chief of the SlU's Gt. I cook and was on Lakes District. an SIU pension at Lackey sailed as the time of death. a linesman in the I Leiba joined the deck department. Union in New York City. His last He was last employed by the ship was the Anchorage. He is Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother survived by his wife, Angelina Lackey joined the Union in Sault Leiba. JSte. Marie. Surviving is his wife, Mina. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Chippewa Chester Hatch, 61: Death County, Mich. claimed Brother Hatch, June 30, 1967 at the IUSPHS Hospital, Ernest Cochran, 70: A heart |San Francisco. ailment claimed the life of Brother He joined the Cochran, March I SIU in the port 11, at the Han­ of New York. A cock General member of the Hospital, Bay 'deck department, Saint Louis, Miss. ' he sailed as an He joined the 'AB.' Brother SIU in the port Hatch was born in Virginia and of New Orleans lived in Petersburg, Va. He served and shipped as a in the Army from 1942 to 1945. FWT. Cochran The Seafarer's last ship was the Fort Hoskins. Surviving is a was born in Mississippi and lived brother, Ellsworth Hatch of in Bay Saint Louis. He served in Petersburg, Va. Burial was in the the Army during World War 1. Newville Methodist Church, His last ship was the Texas. He was on an SIU pension at the Prince George County, Va. time of death. Surviving is his wife, Estelle. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. Victor Williams, Jr., 41: A heart ailment claimed the life of Brother Williams while he was sail­ ing on the Bien­ ville. Death oc­ curred on April 10, 1967. A na­ tive of Willison, Arkansas, he was a member of 1 the deck depart­ ment. Brother Williams served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. He joined the Union in the port of Baltimore. Surviving is his wife, Evelyn. Burial was on the high seas. —•if— Fraidc Nelson, 43: Seafarer Nelson died July 5, aboard the Columbia Vic­ tory, of a cranial injury sustained in an accident. He had previ­ ously sailed on the Steel Sur­ veyor. Born in South Carolina, he joined the SIU in Savannah, Ga. Nelson made his residence in Savannah with his wife, Catherine. He held the rat­ ing of AB. Lyle "Pork Chops" Adams found out it pays to buy union-made goods, meeting secretary Gary Bryant reported from the Dei Sud (Delta). Brother Adams looked over reptile leather goods while shopping in various South American countries, but decided to make his purchase in the U. S. "to help the welfare of American ~ Meeting Chairman, G. S. Stan­ workers." He purchased a pair The entire crew of the Duke of alligator shoes when the ship (Victory) is very thankful for the ley, reports from the Halcyon Panther that an way Ted Jemigan returned to New Orleans, wiping anchor pool will "has taken hold out the alligator population of be used to help in real SIU style." Louisiana, Bryant wrote. How­ build up the ships This Brother has ever, Adams found that the shoes assumed responsi­ treasury, which is were of inferior quality and nondown to an ane­ bility and repre­ vinion made and now believes that mic $11. A. W. sented the crew "non union hides Hutcherson, meetwithout being make a hell of a ing secretary, asked and the pair of slides". writes that A. S. crew showed its He wishes to in­ Turner Jemigan Turner has been appreciation by form his Union Brothers that voting for Jernigan as ship's dele­ elected to serve as ship's delegate. more alligator gate by acclamation and thanking We will be posting a list soon for shoes will be him for his hard work on their be­ movie donations, Hutcherson available to the half. The trip has been very good writes and all hands will be asked public "as soon as so far, with "excellent co-opera­ to make a contribution. Depart­ Adams they are able to tion from all sources," reported ment delegates report no beefs or •""ild up the gator population." Meeting Secretary Harold Du disputed overtime. The ship has Meeting Chairman Mike Dunn Cloux. A balance of $20 in the been on the Vietnam run recently. ^ reports that the Captain reported ship's fund was reported. Meeting Chairman H. Whisnant a good voyage. Compliments were told his fellow crewmembers on extended first trippers for "being the Ocean Ulla clean cut young men and con­ (Maritime Over­ ducting themselves in the true seas) that he manner of the SIU." The ship's would check into fund totals $384.40, the movie the possibility of fund, $555. getting a televi­ sion set for the Darin Dewayne Thies, born if crew while on June 11, 1967, to the Harley co^twise trips. Thies, Elberta, Michigan. T. E. Yablonsky, meeting chair­ Meeting Secre­ man, reports from the Steel Ad­ tary John PenSausan Caye Thefs, born March Whisnant vocate (Isthmian) neU said a new li­ that everything is 13, 1967, to the Thomas N. Theis, brary will be added in New York. running smooth­ San Pablo, Calif. Delegates report that everything ly, no beefs or —— is OK. Archibald Bell, bom July 7, disputed over­ time. Yablonsky 1967, to the Archibald Bells, Long was elected as Beach, Calif. new ship's dele­ gate, replacing Richard Hanback, born June Robert N. Kelly, 27, 1967, to the Burt Hanbacks, Money Due Yablonsky who turned in a Pine Plains, New York. Seafarers whose names are top-notch job. E. Sherris, meeting listed below have income tax secretary, said a discussion was Adrienne Hudson, bom June refund checks held for them by held on a variety of subjects. Sea­ 29, 1967, to the Jimmy L. HudJack Lynch, Room 201, SUP farers were reminded to return all sons, Orange, Texas. Building, 450 Harrison St., San cups and glasses to the pantry, not Francisco, Calif. 94105: to misuse the washing machine if — Margarito Borja, Richard R. Julie Vincent, born July 11. and keep the mess and recreation Olson, Peter C. Onsrud, Thomas rooms clean. The payoff will be 1967, to the Joseph L. Vincents, E. Tucker. Edgerly, La. in Newark. i —if— SIU Lifeboat Class No. 182 if The 182nd graduating class of the SIU lifeboat school now hold their Coast Guard lifeboat endorsements, a necessity for obtain­ ing an AB's ticket. Seated (l-r) are: R. Egan, C. Jones, W. Meeker, S. Zuckerman, W. Torbeck, and J. Machula, Standing in back row are: P. McGaharn, instructor, L. Jones, A. Correa, J. Shaffer, S. Smith, J. P. Smith, and Lundeberg School instructor Ami Bjornsson. Roland "Frenchy" Hebert, ship's delegate aboard the Del Norte (Delta) writes that Felex JarocinskI was hospitalized in La Guaira. He's in good hands, Frenchy reports. The ship's doctor said the hospital is a very fine, Hebert modern one. Ac­ cording to Hebert, "1 have not had any beefs reported to me. All in all, it has been a very smooth trip." Jack Kennedy has been elected to serve as movie director for the next voyage. Maurice Kramer, current holder of the position, reports $304.99 in the movie fund at the present time. Crewmembers agreed that the $4 they contribute to the fund is "little enough for all the movies shown." Treasurer BUI Kaiser said that $50 was voted to Brother Jarocinrid, and the crew contrib­ uted to a key chain presented to ship's Doctor Young. Anne Laury Coats, born June 8, 1967, to the Jackie H. Coats, Port Arthur, Texas. if James Evans Smith, bom De­ cember 12, 1966, to the John A. Smiths. Elks Mills, Maryland. if — Antoinette Kwiatkowski, born June 19, 1967, to the Robert Kwiatkowskis, Philadelphia, Pa. —if— John T. Wulzen Brother Wulzen is ill and would like his friends and union brothers to contact him at Post Office Box 691, Diamond Springs, California 95619. — if — Ralph W. Mason The family of Seafarer Ralph W. Mason wishes to inform all his friends that he has passed away. —I I 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my n your name on your mailing list, list. (frmt tnfomaiion) NAME ^•STREET-^ADIDiR^ GITY I I 1j I 1 . I I "STATE. ........ iZIP........ n TO AVOID DUPllCATlONt If you are an old subscriber and have a change, | of address, pleise give your former �SEAFARERS LOG Page Fonrteen « ' i t Sm Pensioner Recalls 'Supense' Of World War II Radio Message ^ M - i;' t-: 1. • .! Vito "Vic" D'Angelo, a veteran SIU bosun who sailed with the SIU through three major conflicts, retired on a union pension recently. During World War II, Vic soon found himself in the thick of the Mediterranean campaign. He sailed on ships that had as ports of call every major staging area from Casablanca to Sicily. By the time his ships were hit­ ting the Italian mainland he was sailing as an AB. A short time later he made the Omaha Beach­ head in Normandy, about eight days after D-Day. As on most of his other ships, ammunition was the major part of the vessel's cargo. After the war in Europe was wrapped up, Vic made a few trips to the Pacific theater. He was crossing the Indian Ocean when the ship's radio operator inter­ cepted a broadcast saying that a new weapon had wiped out a large city. That was all there was to the cryptic message, which the communications officer immedi­ ately relayed to the master, who informed the crew. For two hours, until a more detailed message clarified things, the ship's crew knew that for all practical purposes the war was over, but was in the agonizing po­ sition of not knowing whether the United States had won or lost. "We didn't know if it was Tokyo Welcomed into the ranks of SIU pensioners is Vito D'Angelo (right), or New York," Vic says. The who sailed in deck department. SIU Representative Luigi lovino is next radio communication, of on hand to present Vito with his first check at the hall in New York. course, informed them that it was Hiroshima that had been hit by the Persian Gulf for three months the first of two atom bombs ship received orders to proceed while the railroad was completely to Karamshaw, the Iranian port dropped on Japan. on the Persian Gulf, to help trans­ dismantled for shipment to China. Unloads a Railroad port the components of a railroad It took ten liberty ships to trans­ After delivering its cargo, Vic's system to China. The ship was in port the 100,000 tons of equip­ ment, which included dismantled boxcars and ties. Vic's ship car­ ried 8,500 tons of cargo. In due time they made it to Shanghai, where the ship lay for half a year before it could unload. Checks are being held at SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave.,| This gave Vic a unique opportu­ Brooklyn, N. Y., for the Seafarers listed below for money duel nity to see that exotic port city. them on the vessels shown. Men whose names are listed should! He was was one of the first Sea­ -get in touch with Union headquarters as soon as possible. farers to visit the city. He was also Name Ship Claim the last. Vic witnessed the Com­ munist demonstrations on Nank­ Edward Jensen Hercules Victory Disputed overtime ing Road, Shanghai's main Robert Smith Hercules Victory Disputed overtime thoroughfare, and on the Bund, Frank G. Valerie Natalie One day's wages another important street, that were Earl H. Beamer Penn Carrier Disputed overtime a portent of things to come. Calvin R. Smith Transwestern Disputed overtime Within a few months the smolder­ Danile J. McLaren Transwestern Disputed overtime ing feud between the Nationalist Clyde Greeson Transwestern Disputed overtime and Communist factions in China Thomas E. Hanson Valient Hope Transportation had erupted into open warfare. Donald Kershaw Valient Hope Transportation Shanghai had a strong interna­ Warren Weiss Niagara Lodging tional flavor. Brother D'Angelo James Gleason Seatrain New York Disputed lodging told the LOG. There were quite Fred Patterson Seatrain New York Disputed lodging a few international settlements, Joseph L. Chapeau Kent Lodging including a French colony and a' Cyril Gauthier Kent Lodging White Russian colony. A real Andrew Lewis Sea Pioneer Lodging trade crossroads then, Shanghai J. Walsh Midlake Standby wages offered wares from all over the D. Shattuck Midlake Standby wages world. Robert Wilson Coe Victory Wages After the war. Brother D'Angelo Edgar Lee Faison Alcoa Master Transportation continued to sail. When the Ko­ Bobby v. Carter Alcoa Master Transportation rean conflict broke out he was David J. Flynn Alcoa Master Transportation one of the first Seafarers to vol­ G. Bertrand Rambam Retroactive wages unteer for the trip to Pusan, J. Rose Rambam Retroactive wages which he made a number of times. C.^Cummings Rambam Retroactive wages A. Samawi Rambam Retroactive wages J. Smith Rambam Retroactive wages lOREliiN^ PAYOmi R. Cantu Rambam Retroactive wages LEAVE CLEAN SHIP! J. Saunders Rambam Retroactive wages Seafarers are reminded thi E. M. McCay Rambam Retroactive wages when they leave a ship aft|i| Ian O. Robertson Western Hunter Unclaimed wages articles expire in a foreign pOrt| Ruben G. Ruttkay Seatrain San Juan Unclaimed wages the obligation to leave a cle,air Roy L. Frank Seatrain San Juan Unclaimed wages ,ship:^,,>th^x^nexL • ;;iS'^;:the Neil Napolitano Seatrain San Juan Unclaimed wages santc as Stateside _ Emil H. Kjono Albion Victory One day's wages • Attention: JO':detailsOf • house^ Charles Duncan Albion Victory One day's wages keeping and efforts to leavcj Donald F. O'Leary Norberto Capay Refund quarters, messrooma and i ' John B. Gardner Jr. Norberto Capay Refund working spaces cleatt will Onofre F. Rando Norberto Capay Refund appreciated by the new Kenneth E. Stevens Norberto Capay Refund when it, Money Due i'] •r •i'' ^ li' k'i Angnst 18i 1967 « -.i5- L 4U.J-K. New SIU Pensioner Praises Union Gains To the Editor: Due to my health, I am re­ tiring. During my active years I worked my department to the best of my ability, through good years and bad. I made it a practice to stand up for my men when they were right and to inform them of the rules when they were wrong. I never let them down. Of course there are always people who disagree with you when you do not go along with their ideas, but I tried to live up to the rules of the Union in whatever action I took. The young seamen of today will benefit by the advances we fought for. I trust that they will put their feet into our shoes and keep the good work going. A few years ago when sail­ ing was very poor, a meeting was called at the hall. Paul Hall said that he was going to fight to put a pork chop in every seaman's plate. Thank God, I lived to see that day come. It is now up to the seamen to keep the pork chop in the plate. May the good Lord bless the officers of'the Union and con­ tinue them in the good work they are doing to improve the working conditions for the men. Winley S. Robinson Seafarer Says 'Vote, Brother' To the Editm^ As a former SIU man, I was always curious as to why our government ignored the U.S. Merchant Marine. A conversa­ tion I overheard at a political meeting might leave a small clue. One U.S. senator re­ marked that American seamen never get around to vote at elec­ tion time and it must be as­ sumed thai he was ignoring the said plight of American seamen on this count. There are some elections coming up in 1968, and all Seafarers should vote. - Being out at sea is no excuse, as vot­ ing can be done by absentee ballot. It takes a little more ef­ fort, but the extra effort is well worth it. Frank Murphy The Editor SIU Welfare Plan Paid Ail the Bills To The Editon My wife and I would like to thank the Seafarers welfare plan for the way they handled my bills. I am grateful for the fast manner in which they paid these bills, as there was not one wait. Once again, thank you and thank God for the wonderful Seafarers Welfare Plan the SIU has. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Di Salno, ' Westwego, La. Seafarer Grateful For SIU Pension To The Editor: I started working for the Georgian Bay Line on the South America in the spring of 1936. In 1939, I worked on the Ala­ bama from April to June and finished the season on the North American. In 1951, I was appointed housekeeper on the North American and served in that capacity until I became ill in May 1967 and was forced to retire. During my 30 years of sailing, I have seen much of the Great Lakes, weathered some rough storms and have fond memories of the crew I sailed with on the Georgian Bay Line. I am indeed very grateful to the SIU and all those who made it possible for me to receive my pension. Mildred Durante, Daytona Beach, Fla. Widow Expresses Thanks To LOG To The Editor. At this time I would like to thank you for printing my let­ ter to you of appreciation to the officers and crew of the Vantage Progress for their kind­ ness and help to me at the time of my husband's untimely demise. I read the LOG completely and appreciate receiving it. There are many articles of in­ terest to anyone and it is won­ derful that you keep the men who cannot be at home so well informed not only of shipping activities, but of political events and world activities. My late husband was a very dedicated seaman and because of our complete devotion to each other, I too feel that dedica­ tion. A point of interest and in­ formation to fellow Seafarers, a new Seaman's Center has been opened in Vancouver, Washington. It is at Tenth and Harney Streets and while it is a very new project for this community, it is a good place to come. The Reverend John Larrson was instrumental in beginning this local operation and I have offered him my as­ sistance in any way possible to improve the Center and to help entertain the seamen who come to this port. At present, facilities at the center are very limited, but anyone who might come there would receive a warm welcome and help in any way possible. Vancouver is not a large port, but since January of this year we have had 231 ships in transit. Also we are just across the river from Portland, Ore., and that as you know is a fairly large port. Seamen who come to Portland are most welcome in Vancouver too. Again, I thank you for print­ ing my last letter. Nanette R. Matfliews (Mrs. Rupert H.) Vancouver, Waaii. •"*>• �Uu ^ Augnat 18, 1967 UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) .1. White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) ^ Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes ... Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes ... Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) ^J> Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distilleiy Workers) ^ Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) riaiaiii SEAFARERS LOG AFOUNDRIA (Sea-Land), July 26— Chairman, E. Lanestrand; Secretary, L. Caldcron. Beefs in deck and steward department to be taken up with patrol­ man for clarification. Motion made to have air conditioners installed in crew's quarters. WINCHESTER (Oriental Exporters), July 23—Chairman, E. D. Moyd; Secre­ tary, J. S. Burke. Everything is O.K. except for a few minor beefs in engine department. Ship is short of all stores. No steward aboard. DEL MONTE (Delta), July 17—Chair­ man, V. W. O'Mary: Secretary Albert G. Espeneda. Ship sailed short one oiler. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Few hours disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with board­ ing patrolman. Vote of thanks given to the department delegates for a job well done. Vote of thanks to the 4-8 watch for helping to keep the pantry, clean. $2.0» in ship's fund. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), July 2— Chairman, O. L. Arndt; Secretary, M. P. Cox. $20.50 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. Brother F. Russo was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew extended a vote of thanks to the outgoing ship's delegate. SEA SCOPE (Alpine), July 16—Chair­ man, Donald Buikiewig; Secretary, Don Sullivan. No beefs were report^ by department delegates. Vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the outstanding job they are doing. DEL CAMPO (Delta), July 23—Chair­ man, Arthur Maillet; Secretary, Darrell G. Chafin. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Crew extended a vote of thanks to Brother A. L..Danne, ship's delegate, for a job well done, and to the steward department for the fine food and service during the voyage. CITADEL VICTORY (Waterman), July 2—Chairman, L. W. Paradeau: Sec­ retary, Pete Piascik. $20.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported and everything is going along well. OUR LADY OP PEACE (Liberty Navi­ gation), July 25—Chairman, A. F. Lesh; Secretary, H. Carmichael. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department and engine department. Everything else is running smoothly. GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Over­ seas), July 2—Chairman, J. C. Keel; Secretary, El V. Webb. Two men hos­ pitalized in Sicily. Ship sailed from Sicily without sailing board being posted. Trying to get repairs done with no coop­ eration from engineers. Matter will be taken up with boarding patrolman. Beef regarding equalization of OT in engine department. Motion made that the pen­ sion plan be brought up to date for those with 20 years in the Union, prorated with sea time. ROBIN HOOD (Moore McCormack), June 25—Chairman, Eldward Jahnston ; Secretary, Charles L. Shirah. Brother C. K. Bowles was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Some disputed OT re­ ported by engine department. Vote of thanks given to the steward department for job well done. Suggested that crew clean rooms before leaving ship after payoff. MALAGUEZ (Sea-Land). July 2— Chairman, L. B. Moore; Secretary, Ralph Dravin. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother J. G. Rivera was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Request to have new agitator and timer installed in old washing machine. Also would like to have a new T.V. set. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Please return cups and other eating utensils. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian Lines), June 4—Chairman, Peter Gon­ zales ; Secretary, A. C. Castelo. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Vote of thanks given to ship's delegate. HERMINA (Hudson Marine), April 29—Chairman, Paul Dew; Secretary, J. Marshall. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Motion made that crew aboard all ships be able to draw 75% of all monies earned in all ports. Motion made to the effect that all seaman with 20 years full membership in union withlimited seatime be allowed voluntary retirement with full pension plus all welfare benefits. And that all members in the union take an active part in bring­ ing this to a speedy action. Deck depart­ ment to have meeting with boarding patrolman concerning interferring with deck gang by captain. Patrolman should see repairs that have not been made. GYPSUM (American Steamship), June 30—Chairman, Henschel McCanty; Secre­ tary, Eldward Steinwith. Repairs to be made. No beefs reported by department delegates. DEL MAR (Delta Steamship), July 8—Chairman, Joseph Wholer, Jr.; Secretary, None. Brother Peter Gonzales was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Bought several movies to be shown for this voyage. $28.12 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Chief steward gave vote of thanks to crew for their help when his father died. STEIEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), June 4—Chairman, J. C. Steeber; Secretary, Hike Miller. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. $26.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Suggestion made to keep radios off so men off watch can sleep. Need exhaust fan for engine department. Suggestion made that ships be fumi­ gated when in shipyard. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Com­ mercial), July 7—Chairman, Edward Rogg; &cretary, Charles W. Pelen. $3.39 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT re­ ported by deck delegate. Discussion had on obtaining a new washing machine and also having timers installed on old ones. Brother Eldward Rogg was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. OCEAN'PIONEBR (Pioneer Tankers), July 2—Chairman, El Elsquinel; Secre­ tary, W. Moore. See boarding patrolman about disputed OT. No beefs reported by department delegates. See engineer about fixing ice maker. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. WESTERN COMET (Western Tank­ ers), June 30—Chairman, J. H. Dubose; Secretary, None. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly so far. No beefs reported by department delegates. Request made for crew to donate 50c each on next payoff. Crew members to ask ship's delegate to contact hall con­ cerning payoff after leaving foreign and discharging USA Port. Page Fifteen DEL NORTE (Delta), July 20—Chair­ man, Jack Kennedy; Secretary Bill Kai­ ser. One man was hospitalized in La Guaira. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. $48.00 in ship's fund and $304.99 in movie fund. Motion made for pension to be the same as that of other maritime unions. Discussion about salty drinking and rusty washing water. EAST POINT VICTORY (Hudson Waterways), May 14—Chairman, John W. Altstatt; Secretary, Terry L. Zellers. No disputed OT. Elverything is running smoothly. Brother Joseph McGill was re-elect^ to serve as ship's delegate. FINANCIAL REPdRTS. The conatitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the memb^ship's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn., TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membenhip action at the September, 1960, meetings ,in all constitu­ tional porta. The mponsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Ehcecutive Board may delegate, firom among its mnks, one individual to carry out this rasponsibUity. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Sept. 12—^2:30 p.m. Mobile Sept 13—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Sept 18—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Sept 20—2:00 p.m. Seattle Sept 22—2:00 p.m. New York . .Sept 4—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 5—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . .Sept 6—2:30 p.m. Detroit . . . .Sept 8—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Sept. 18—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Sept 4—2:00 p.m. Alpena Sept 4—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Sept 4—7:00 p.m. Chicago .... Sept 4—^7:00 p.m. Cleveland . . .Sept 4—7:00 p.m. Duluth Sept. 4—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort . . .Sept. 4—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .... Sept 12—^7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Sept 14—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Duluth Sept 15—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ..Sept. 15—7:30p.m. Detroit ... .Sept 11—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Sept 11—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Sept 12—5:00 p.m. Mobile . .. .Sept 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Sept 6—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Sept. 7—5:00 p.m. Houston . .. .Sept 18—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Sept 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Sept 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Sept. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Sept. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Sept 12—7:00 p.m. Mobile .... Sept. 13—7:00 p.m. New York . .Sept 14—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 5—7:00 p.m. Baltimore . .. Sept. 6—^7:00 p.m. 4:Houston ..Sept. 18—7:00 p.m. ,1. SIU Atlanfic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md 475 4th Ave.. Bklyn. HY 7-4400 127 WverJL 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 73S Washington St. SIU TL 3-92S9 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA i-on3 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tex JACKSONVILLE, Fla JERSEY CITY, N.J MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La VI 3-4741 P.O. 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In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the I^BAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETTIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which be is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feds that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation. he shonld immediately noUfy SIU President Paul Hall at headqaarters by certilod mail, retnm receipt requested. �Vol. XXiX No. 17 SEAFARERS^IOO OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO . 3 ILi John J. Kane is a seasoned old pro, at home on any vessel. He sails as an AB and serves as delegate from deck department. SlU Patrolman Mike Sacco (second from left) came from Union's New York headquarters to meet the Our Lady of Peace when she docked at U.S. Army Base in Bayonne, N. J., and discussed few minor beefs. Crew agreed trip was a good one but all were glad to sign paysheet. " (• I A cook with plenty of know-how in the gallery is indispensable on long hauls such as the much-travelled Vietnam run. Here, E. Barrito begins preparing evening meal for Seafarers who will soon fill messroom. AB Gary Dow pauses for photographer on way to the crew payoff. r " I 1' f-. Seafarers from Deck department, (l-r) Cliff Leahy, Gary Dow and Arthur Sequeira, discuss happenings during their many weeks on Our Lady of Peace. Crew believes it was last SlU ship through Suez. /^ .T •X. 4- -t \ «• p 11 � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 August 18, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CREW STALLED IN SUEZ TIE-UP RETURNS AFTER 62-DAY ORDEAL HEARING ON INDEPENDENT MARAD CONCLUDED BY HOUSE MARITIME UNIT DELAY ON INDEPENDENT MARAD ENDANGERS U.S., CONGRESSMAN WARNS SIU-MANNED VESSEL FLORIDIAN RESCUES 19 CUBAN REFUGEES GOP INTRA-PARTY STRUGGLE FORECAST FOR ’68 ELECTIONS RAILROAD’S FREIGHT-RATE INCREASES HINGE ON RATE AGREEMENT BY CO.’S HOUSE COMMITTEE VOTES APPROVAL OF WEAKENED SOCIAL SECURITY BILL CONVERT YOUR DOLLARS TO DINARS OR PAY THE PRICE, SEAFARER WARNS ON THE VIETNAM RUN – OUR LADY OF PEACE 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 08/18/1967 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. XXIX, No. 17 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/098c88c711b656436c5042c1890e8138.PDF 15edd710e7238881aecf54c2d517bf7e PDF Text Text Vol. XXIX No. 16 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SlU Safety Dir. Joe Algina (center left) and Capt. W. White of Isthmian look on as Biliran Sierra (left) and Vassar Szmanski of steward dept. hold award to SlU-manned Steel Maker for rescue of four Spanish seamen in 1966. (See story page 2.) iSeafarers man picket line to support SlUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers who won new contract from C&H Refinery. Shown (l-r) are Milfred Gomei, Dfean Donaldson and Art Blacker. Rati­ fication of pact ended a 43-day strike. (See story on page 3.) ¥ i• r! jt Hall during ceremonies in which ll^ayor Jolm Lndsay (center at rear) signed into law an Office of Collective Bargaining in the city l^overnment. Hall said the law gladdened the hearts" of organized labor with its recognition of publk employees needs. Labor, city and impartial representatives will administer the functions of the Office. SlU representative Joe DiGiorgio points to latest equipment used at Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship during tour N.Y. facilities with Professor C. J. Sieh, Dean of the Taiwan Maritime College in Formosa, and friend S. K. Law. (right). n Page 2 I; Seven More Seafarers Upgrade "To Deck, Engineer s Licenses Pages 2^ 3 �Page Two August 4, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Representative Downing Calls for Legislation Congressman Urges Greater Share Of Aid Cargoes for US. Ships Report of International President by Paul Hall Just about two months ago the United States Senate unequivocally scuttled Defense Secretary Robert McNamara's illogical and wasteful scheme to build a fleet of Fast Deployment Logistics ships. We all remember well what this shortsighted, enormously expensive project entailed. These FDL ships—they are more realistically de­ scribed as mammoth floating warehouses—would have cost the Ameri­ can taxpayers some $50 million each, or enough to build three fast, modern cargo vessels. And McNamara wanted 30 of them, fully loaded with military supplies and scattered around the globe. They would never touch port except in some unforeseen emergency and would contribute absolutely nothing to America's economy. For any commercial purpose in a less troubled world they would be worthless "white elephants." Opposition to the FDL program was widespread and vigorous in maritime labor and management circles from the very beginning and realistic legislators in both houses of Congress fought right along with us until it was junked. But McNamara apparently still refuses to accept even a majority decision of Congress. Following his defeat there were two alternatives open to him. He could either drop the FDL idea and turn his efforts in a more useful direction or he could go right ahead as if nothing happened and pick a design from one of the three companies that had been competing for the FDL contract. True to form, McNamara chose the latter course and has announced selection of a design submitted by Litton Systems, Inc. This is a plain indication that he plans to buck the will of Congress and waste valuable time by resubmitting his billion-dollar brainstorm again next year. It will just be a stubborn exercise in futility but it will also serve to fur­ ther impede construction of vitally-needed merchant ships unless the maritime industry and Congress combine renewed efforts early and kill this useless idea once and for all. Getting rid of projects such as the FDL program is only one of the problems faced by maritime labor and the industry as a whole, how­ ever. Under the present scheme of things we have to fight illogical proposals in several areas simultaneously. While I am quite confident that there are enough level-headed legislators to make sure that it never comes to pass, the build-abroad ideas of Transportation Secretary Boyd is another ever-present danger to our very survival until it is disposed of. As long as these federally-appointed officials, with no interest in or knowledge of the maritime industry continue to take pot shots at the American merchant marine and American shipyards with no regard whatever for the welfare of the industry, we cannot afford to relax our vigil for a moment. With every passing day, the necessity for an independent maritime agency becomes more apparent. Everybody seems to realize it but the Executive Branch of our government. Indeed, the Executive Branch doesn't yet seem aware of the need for a maritime policy, let alone an independent agency. But we must have, and we will get, both. Senators and Representatives by the dozens are convinced, as we are, that the only way to rebuild the American merchant marine is to put the industry under a strong centralized administration of its own. For too long our industry has been the haphazard domain of bu­ reaucrats with axes of their own to grind. They know nothing about maritime and care less. But they all scramble for a piece of the action with ill-conceived notions of how the maritime industry should be run or—even more disastrous—not be run at all. The only answer is a separate MARAD run by people who are thoroughly oriented in maritime's needs and unique problems—with full time to concentrate on co-ordinating and solving them. WASHINGTON—Representative Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.), has armounced plans to introduce legislation calling for an increase in the percentage of United States foreign-aid cargoes now carried on American-flag ships. Downing, a member of the ^ The Congressman's decision to House Merchant Marine and struction, would be instituted and Fisheries Committee, told a that under his legislation the per­ present the bill was apparently meeting of the Maritime Trades centage requirement for U.S.-flag based on testimony recently which Department (AFL-CIO) that he participation would increase in involved two 1965 reports pre­ needs more information before he ratio to the number of new ships dicting that the cost to the govern­ can present the bill but said that added to the American merchant ment for freight rate differentials on aid shipments could be elimi­ it would put the Cargo Preference fleet. Under the Cargo Preference nated by 1970. However, the Act on a "sliding scale" gradually increasing the requirement for Act, at least half of all govern­ reports were contingent on two U.S.-flag participation in the ment-financed cargoes must be qualifications. One is that U.S.movement of government-aid car­ shipped in American bottoms. flag ships carry all grain moved goes upward from the present 50 More than 80 per cent of cargo under Public Law 4^0, where covered by the Act is made up they now are required to carry per cent. of grain shipped abroad under 50 per cent. The other assumes The Virginia lawmaker ex­ Public Law 480. implementation of a shipbuilding plained that he was working on Downing placed no ceiling on program which would add 250 the assumption that a new the increasing scale but one of bulk carriers to the American-flag Government maritime program, his aides said there was a possi­ fleet over the next two decades. embodying expanded ship con­ bility of it going to 70 per cent. At another MTD meeting, James R. Wilson, Jr., Director of the National Security Division of the American Legion, said that "the American merchant marine bears the major burden for the logistic support of our men in Vietnam and the overwhelming Three more Seafarers have obtained a deck officer's license percentage of material to support after preparing for Coast Guard examinations at the SIU's Harry our effort in Vietnam is still waterLimdeberg School for Seamanship in the training program jointly bome." sponsored by the SIU and the Wilson assured the gathered American Marine Officer's and subsistence payments of $110 representatives of labor, industry Union. per week while in training. and government that his 2.6 This in-training assistance is the million-member organization "is Edward Achee received a third mate's license after sailing as AB. same as available to engine de­ fully cognizant of the vital rela­ He is 40 years old and a native partment Seafarers who are en­ tionship between merchant ship­ of Louisiana. Achee is a resident rolled in the union training pro­ ping and national security" and of Covington, La., and joined the gram to prepare engine depart­ pledged its full support in efforts SIU in 1947 in ment men for their licensed engi­ toward rebuilding and maintaining a modem,, efficient merchant fleet. tiig port of New neers examination. York. George Farago is a new third as­ sistant. He joined the union in New York and is a 19year veteran. Fa­ rago is 43 and NEW YORK—The maritime industry's highest award for safety Achee sailed as AB. A was presented last week to the SlU-contracted Steel Maker (Isth­ native of Michigan, he makes his mian) and her crew for the rescue in January, 1966, of four sea­ home in Levittown, Pa. men from the Spanish ship Geoge Palenca is a new third lifeline around his waist, swam to assistant and previously sailed as Monte Palomares. an AB. A native of Wilkes-Barre, Given on behalf of the Ma­ the raft, and brought the injured Pa., Palencar lives in Kingston, rine Section of the National Safety man aboard. Captain Hultin, following the Pa. He is 27 years old. Council, the award was made by incident, described it as "one in The training program, operated Capt. Wilbur S. Doe, Chief of the which every member of the crew under a reciprocal agreement be­ Merchant Marine Safety Division, worked together, jeopardizing his tween the SIU and the American Third Coast Guard District. Also own life to save the lives of Marine Officers Union, is the present during the shipboard cere­ others." monies were Frank C. Grant, first of it's type in the industry. Among Seafarers aboard the General Chairman of the Marine Steel Maker at the time of the Section, National Safety Council, rescue were Anthony Sakellis, and Isthmian Lines vice-president John Saiad and G. P. Libby of John M. Dempsey, Jr. At the time of the rescue the the deck department; Robert R. Steel Maker, enroute from Ali­ Bunch of the engine department; cante, Spain, to New York, re­ and the steward department's ceived an S.O.S. from the Monte Harry K. Long, Biliran O. Sierra Palomares, foundering in a North and V. Szmanski. The latter two Atlantic storm some 900 miles men were aboard last week when Farago east northeast of Bermuda, and the award was presented. Applicants can begin training at immediately altered course to as­ The Ship Safety Achievement any time. The period of instruc­ sist the sinking vessel. The Span­ Award is given to the dry-cargo tion is determined by each mem­ ish ship had already gone down by vessel which, during the year, per­ ber's individual ability and knowl­ the time the Steel Maker arrived forms the most outstanding dem­ edge, and the instructois' satis­ on the scene but a red flare from onstration of maritime safety. It faction of his readiness to take a liferaft was spotted and Captain consists of a "Green Cross of the examinations. Ove Hultin maneuvered his ship Safety" pennant, to be flown by The training program was in­ to bring the survivors alongside. the vessel, plus certificates to the stituted in line with the SIU's ob­ Three of the men on the raft were officers and crew members in rec­ jective of encouraging and assist­ able to scramble up the ship's ognition of their individual con­ ing unlicensed personnel to up­ cargo net to safety but a fourth tributions to the rescue operation. Biliran Sierra (left) and Vassar Szmanski of the Steel Maker's stew- _ grade themselves. was injured and unable to make Also, a large silver tray, appro­ ard department, were presented with a Ship Safety Achievement priately engraved with descriptive Award for their part in the rescue of four Spanish seamen from Seafarers can participate in the it. data on the operation, is presented freighter Monte Palomares, in the North Atlantic. The award was " course of instruction at. no cost Former Seafarer P^ul Helledisplay aboard the honored presented by Captain Wilmer Doe, Marine Inspector of the United to themselves. They will be pro­ vrand, third mate on the SteeP for States Coast Guard recently aboard the ship in port of Newt York. , vided with meals, hotel lodgings Maker, went over the side with a ship. SlU Deck Officers Upgrading Schoei Adds 3 Mare To Licensed Ranks SlU-Manned Steel Maker Wins Award for Sea Rescue �Auf^iisi 4, 1967 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG Testifies Before Merchant Marine Subcommittee Key Excerpts of Remarks At Hearings on MARAD WASHINGTON—In a continuing expression of bi-partisan unity on the urgent need for an independent Maritime Administra­ tion, more than 20 Congressmen appeared last week before the House Merchant Marine and ^ "The establishment of a free Fisheries Committee to call for and independent Maritime Admin­ quick action on pending legisla­ istration will be an important dec­ tion which would give maritime laration of purpose as far as our independent status for the first merchant marine is concerned— time since 1951. Prior to the just as our declarations in the Committee hearings, 104 separate past about the freedom of the companion bills—a record num­ seas have had so great an impact ber for any single piece of legis­ on world affairs." lation—had been introduced in • • * the House and forwarded to the Representative G. Elliott HagCommittee. en (D-Ga.)—"Hardly a day passes Following are highlights of re­ that we do not read in the news­ marks delivered by the lawmakers papers of government support to in their demand for an indepen­ the aerospace industry, whether dent MARAD: it be for the supersonic transport or some other phase of the avia­ Representative Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (D.-Mass.)—"If one tion program. Yet how often do were to assess world-wide mari­ we read of government support time developments of recent years, of our shipping industry—even the phenomenal growth of Rus­ though over 97 percent of troops sia's merchant fleet would take top and supplies going to Vietnam go honors ... If one were to desig­ by ship, not by air? nate the greatest maritime calam­ "One can readily see how mari­ ity of the same period, the dubious time is subordinated to the aero­ award would have to go to the space industry by lookin® at the United States—in accurate recog­ appropriations for 1967. . . . nition of the steady decline of the Maritime's entire appropriation American merchant fleet. . . . was a mere one-fourteenth of maritime independence — total, what the FAA received just for complete and final independence research and development. . . . —is the only solution. We must Those who degrade the merchant have an agency that is free to plan, marine do not seem to realize that and free to act; one that has the when the merchant marine suf­ fers,, the nation does also." ear of the President and of the * * * Congress; one that has the confi­ Representative Edna F. Kelly dence of the industry and the public." (D-N.Y.)—"The U.S. is doing an Representative F. Edward Heb- increasingly effective job these ert (D-La.)—"This Committee days of stimulating foreign trade. has an unusually fine opportunity Unhappily, the maritime industry to reaffirm a great American con­ of this country has not been the cept—that this nation is com­ beneficiary of this trade increase. mitted to maintaining a strong Instead, foreign-flag vessels carry position on the seas of the world. (Continued on page 4) 4 More Seafarers Upgrade To Engineers; Total 168 Wise Garrod Faircloth Sharbntt Four additional Seafarers have been added to the list of those men qualifying for an engineer's license. The men passed Coast Guard examinations after attending the Marine Engineer's School, sponsored jointly by the SIU ^ and District 2 of the Marine pumpman and FOWT. Born in Engineer's Beneficial Associa­ Alabama, he lives in Texas. Fair­ tion. A total of 168 Seafarers cloth is 37 years old and joined have now received an engineer's the union in 1955 in the port of New York. license. Robert Sharbutt was born in Two of the men are third as­ Alabama and lives in that state. sistants and two are new second He is 42 years old and joined the assistant engineers. SIU in 1962 in the port of New Dave Garrod, a new third as­ Orleans. Before attaining the rank sistant engineer, formerly sailed as of third assistant engineer, he a FOWT. Bom in New York sailed as FOWT. City, he lives in New Jersey. Gar­ James Wise received his second rod is 33 years old and joined the assistant's license after sailing as Union in 1951 in the port of Phil­ oiler. Born in Pennsylvania, Wise adelphia. lives in the state of Illinois. He is A newly-licensed second assist­ 44 years old and joined the SIU ant engineer, John Faircloth was a in Houston in 1962. Need for TuH-Time'Maritime Body Stressed by Hall at House Hearings WASHINGTON —Declaring that "we allowed our merchant marine to deteriorate so dis­ astrously" that only a "full-time" agency can "promote its recovery," SIU President Paul Hall last week called upon Congress to establish an independent Maritime Administration. Testifying before the Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee what 1 have observed, he is prob­ the other hand, he said, "the of the House Committee on ably the most powerful official in Boyd Report was submitted to the President and nationally ad­ Merchant Marine and Fi.sheries, Washington." vertised." Listing the U.S. Atomic Energy Hall, who is also president of Asked by Representative Commission, the Export-Import the 6 million-member Maritime Bank, the Farm Credit Adminis­ Thomas Downing (D-Va.) who Trades Department (AFL-CIO), tration, the National Aeronautics side-tracked the MAC report but said that "history, experience and Space Administration as only forwarded the Boyd Report to the and the facts prove beyond "a few of the independent agen­ White House, Hall replied he be­ doubt that the Maritime Admin­ cies which seem to have done lieved it happened somewhere istration, if included in an execu­ well in obtaining appropriations," "between the office of John S. tive department having other Hall stated "it is a little difficult Connor and the White House." duties and responsibilities, be­ to believe in the sincerity of peo­ Program of Sabotage comes submerged, is largely ple who say that the heads of such The MTD president continued: ignored and languishes from neg­ agencies are unable to get the "I have called the Boyd Report lect." ear of the President." a program of sabotage against Hall charged that Transporta­ the MAC Report. I denounce it Hall gave the subcommittee the unqualified endorsement of the tion Secretary Alan S. Boyd, now as a sabotage of the Amer­ largest segment of maritime la­ when he was Under Secretary of ican merchant marine. And it is bor to more than 100 pending Commerce, had "sabotaged" a impossible that Mr. Boyd can bills which would restore to mari­ long-range program to revitalize escape responsibility for these un­ time the independence it lost in the merchant marine proposed in wholesome results. 1951. He also stressed that the 1965 by a Maritime Advisory "Here was industrial consensus national AFL-CIO fully supported Committee appointed by President on which the Administration the concept of maritime independ­ Johnson. While serving as a gov­ could have built, promoted, and ence at its 1965 convention and ernment member of the MAC, undoubtedly enacted into law a again, through Executive Council "apparently in good faith," Hall maritime program without serious said, Boyd "assumed the leader­ dissent. And it was precisely into action, in 1966. ship" of a so-called Interagency this situation that Mr. Boyd in­ The MTD president was sharp­ Task Force which "secretly" pre­ terjected himself and sought to ly critical of Administration pro­ pared a program diametrically op­ sell a new . . . program." posals to put MARAD into the posed to the one prepared by pub­ Hall noted that Boyd contends Department of Transportation and (Continued on page 4) said the "strongest argument" he lic, industry and labor representa­ had heard in favor of such a move tives on the MAC, released it to was that "it would look very neat the press and saw to it that it in an organizational chart." But, "was given nation-wide publicity." The Task Force (Boyd) Report he pointed out, "there is more was "rejected almost unani­ to a government department than mously" by MAC the day it was an organizational chart, and these CLEVELAND — The regional neat patterns seldom correspond presented and the MAC report, office of the National Labor Re­ not completed until more than. either with the policy or the pro­ lations Board in Cleveland has a month later, "was promptly gram of the department charted." upheld a motion, filed by the and overwhelmingly adopted by Hall said "certainly the least SIU's Great Lakes District, ask­ MAC," the SIU president said. valid argument" against an inde­ ing that a special representation "I am informed that the MAC pendent MARAD "is that a Cabi­ election among the unlicensed sea­ net-level Secretary is better able Report was also approved by the men of the Pickands-Mather and to get appropriations than the Secretary of Commerce (then Company steamship fleet be post­ head of an independent agency." John S. Connor), who presided He remarked that "one of the over the committee, and by the poned, and has scheduled a hear­ most eloquent advocates of this Secretary of Labor. Nevertheless, ing on August 4 to consider the argument was the Director of the (it) was given no consideration by SIU's reasons for asking the post­ Bureau of the Budget who, before the other Government members ponement. A recent National Labor Rela­ this Committee, rather shame­ of the committee and, so far as tions Board ruling provides that facedly admitted that he heads we know, never reached nor was a company involved in a repre­ an independent agency. From considered by the President." On sentation election must supply the union involved with the names and addresses of all its employees. The SIU, from the list supplied to it, has reason to believe that more than 75 employees of the company are recently-hired col­ lege students who will be working on the ships in the PickandsMather fleet only for the summer CROCKETT, CALIF.—By a margin of 3-1, the members of p months. If the election had been held the SIUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers Local 1, have voted to p accept a new contract and end their 43-day old strike at the || as scheduled on July 31, these California and Hawaii Sugar Refinery here. ^ temporary employees could have The vote was 633 to 200 to accept a contract settlement ^ been sufficient, voting as a block, recommended by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service if to win the election for the com­ pany, hands down. and end the strike which began June 12. The SIU has reason to believe The new contract calls for a 35 cent wage increase spread these temporary employees would over a three-year period, with a 15-cent-per-hour increase retro­ vote for the company since they active to February 1st, taking effect immediately. Wages will owe friends and relatives in the also be increased by 10 cents per hour on June 1st 1968, followed company a return favor for getting by another increase of 10 cents on June 1st 1969. them the jobs in the first place. SIUNA Vice-President and West Coast representative, Frank Also, they have no real stake in Drozak, said agreement was also reached on a six-year health striving for better working condi­ and welfare plan. tions. The new contract also includes a new pension plan, revised The SIU will seek at the sched­ overtime procedure and a clause which guarantees that workers uled NLRB hearing to have the displaced by new methods or equipment installed by the C&H 75 or more temporary employees Company will be able to choose between severance pay or a on the Pickands-Mather payroll transfer to another section of the plant, with no loss in salary. declared ineligible to vote in any representation election. NLRB Postpones Election at P-M I SIU Sugar Workers Vote 3-1 | For New Putt at C&H Refinery | �Page Four SEAFARERS Hails Anti-Riot Call by Negro Leaders Meany Calls tor Prompt Artion On long-StanJing Negro Grievances WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany wired labor's strong endorsement of a call by the nation's four top Negro leaders for an end to "mob law" and "a redoubling of efforts through legitimate means" to end "grievances of long standing." Meany said the "sober, I'thought-provoking statement" Meany's wire was sent to AFL- dent Johnson's call for Negroes CIO Vice President A. Philip and whites alike to maintain law by the four leaders "fully merits Randolph, elder statesman of the and order and demonstrate "by the support of all Americans. Let civil rights movement. The joint word and deed that riots, looting me assure you that it is the posi­ statement was signed also by Roy and public disorder will just not be tion of the AFL-CIO." Wilkins, executive director of the tolerated." The AFL-CIO, he pledged, will They pointed out that "the pri­ continue to fight "with all the National Association for the Ad­ vigor at our command" for legis­ vancement of Colored People; mary victims of the riots are Ne­ lation to wipe out "disease, slums, Whitney M. Young, Jr., executive gro citizens," of whom "the over­ unemployment, poor educational director of the National Urban whelming majority" oppose the facilities and above all else, dis­ League, and the Reverend Martin rioting. Luther King, Jr., president of the crimination." "Redoubling of Efforts" Southern Christian Leadership It will seek as a "first priority" "This does not mean, the Ne­ government aid for "the innocent Conference. Their statement endorsed Presi- gro leaders stressed, that Negroes victims of the rioters." "should submit tamely to jobless­ ness, inadequate housing, poor schooling, insult, humiliation and attack. It does require a redou­ bling of efforts through legitimate means to end these wrongs and disabilities." Both the leadership statement MIAMI BEACH—Major goals set by the International Long­ and Meany's response bitterly shoremen's Association at its 75th anniversary convention here last criticized the House of Represent­ month were full protection against job loss from pre-packaging of atives for having turned down a cargo and standardization of bill for a federal rat-control pro­ wages and working conditions gram. It showed "an incredible indif­ in all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ference to hardships of the ghetto ports. dwellers," the Negro leaders said. Thomas W. Gleason, who won And Meany denounced "the a second four-yeaF.'term as presi­ cheap humor and complete stu­ dent by unanimous vote, told the pidity" shown by the congressmen (Continued from page 3) ILA delegates he expects negoti­ that "the keynote of his present ations in 1968 to be "difficult and who voted to kill the bill. The full text of Meany's tele­ approach is consensus" but trying" but that the union will gram to Randolph follows: added: "When it is remembered strive "to eliminate any vestige of "The sober, thought-provoking that he started with consensus, competition among ports based on statement issued by you, Mr. Wil­ and wound up with loud dissent lower wages or working stand­ kins, Mr. Young and Dr. King from most of the industry and ards." fully merits the support of all tension between its segments, it is Charging that much packaging Americans. Let me assure you it difficult to reconcile his an­ is done under low-wage, non­ is the position of the AFL-CIO. nounced objective with his ob­ union conditions, Gleason de­ "We will continue to push, with vious technique." clared that the container royalty all the vigor at our command, for Boyd's technique, Hall said, is payment now received by Long­ one of "divide and conquer"—in shoremen "is not sufficient protec­ the adoption of legislation to meet the problems you outlined — to coming up with his present plan tion to our members." eliminate from the American scene to build U.S.-flag ships abroad, Representative Edward A. Gar- disease, slums, unemployment, to "tinker" in an unspecified way with the subsidy system, and to matz (D-Md.), Chairman of the poor educational facilities and House Merchant Marine and Fish­ above all else, discrimination. offer experimental construction eries Committee, praised the un­ subsidies to presently unsubsidized ions efforts in cutting down un­ lines while promising subsidized loading delays in South Vietna­ lines "they could 'monitor'" the SEAFARERSmLOG mese ports. He noted that Gleason experiments. It was also noted and a team of five ILA specialists that Boyd has said he was "philo­ August 4, 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 16 "worked seven days a week, from sophically" opposed to the cargoOfficial Publication of the 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.," on the assign­ preference system, on which un­ Seafarers International Union ment with the ILA paying all ex­ of North America, subsidized lines—the backbone of penses. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes the Vietnam sealift—depend for and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO President George their livelihood in peacetime. AFL-CIO Meany told the convention dele­ In concluding his statement. gates that. "I cannot praise too Executive Board PAUL HALL, President Hall said: highly the work the ILA has done CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Pres. Vice-President "All proposals we have seen in the defense of the free way of AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAM3 originating with government agen­ life ... not only in Vietnam but Sec.-Treas. Vice-President cies base our n-aritime needs at in other areas as well." ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President best on the present, at worst on , Paul Hall, president of the SIU HERBERT BRAND the past. An effective merchant and of the Maritime Trades De­ Director of Organizing and marine policy would be one partment of which the ILA is a Publications which paralleled the projected ex­ member organization, stressed the Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK pansion of our foreign commerce ever-increasing need for stronger ove.r the coming decades. Such a unity among unions in the mari­ Staff Writers program would require not only a time field "in the total fight for PETER WEILL PETER WEISS vast expansion of the merchant the preservation of this industry." HARRY WITTSCHEN marine but the modernization FRANK MAROIOTTA He warned "that the enemies and utilization of our shipbuilding who confront us — the manage­ Pibllihed biweekly it 810 Rhode island Avenge industry. M.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 by the Seafar­ ment and government agencies— ers international Union, Atlantic, Gaif, Lakes "These are some of the pro­ are very strong and they have at and inland Waters Oistriet, AFL-CiO, 675 Foarth Avenge, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. grams which a capable and dedi­ their beck and call tremendous re­ HYaelnth 9-6600. Second class postage paid cated Maritime Administrator sources." But, Hall added, these at Washington, D. C. could formulate, and some of the enemies and their theories can be POSTMASTER'S ATTEMTiOH: Form 3579 cards shoiid be sent to Seafarers international reasons why we must emphatically successfully fought by a united un­ Union. Atlantic, Gaif, Lakes and inland Waters urge that he be an independent ion front and "we can play an in­ District, AFL-CiO, 675 Foarth Avenge, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. administrator with adequate au­ creasingly more important role in thority." the nation in which we live." ILA Winds Up Convention; Sets Goals for the Future House Hearings OnMARAD ; : August 4, 1967 LOG key Excerpts of Remarks At Hearings on MARAD (Continued from page 3) more and more of America's im­ port and export cargoes—and as the foreign-flag share of the mar­ ket rises, the American merchant marine's share goes down and down. ... I think the reason is that it has been relegated to step­ child status within the hierarchy of government." * • * Representative Burt L. Talcott (R-Calif.)—"We in Congress must share some of the blame for per­ mitting the Executive Branch of the government to allow our mer­ chant marine to deteriorate to itspresent deplorable state. We have too long ignored the warnings of the expert witnesses from both business and labor who have pleaded year after year for a realistic replacement program for our merchant fleet. "Not only must we have an independent Maritime Adminis­ tration, but it must be staffed with people who are familiar with problems peculiar to the mer­ chant marine and with people who are determined to effect a speedy solution." • * * Representative Hugh L. Carey (D-N.Y.)—"We can't continue to drift alone, doing nothing for our merchant marine, while every other major maritime power moves forward vigorously in building sleek new ships that grab more and more of the world's water-borne cargo—particularly of our water-borne cargo. "History has made it quite plain that we can't get a merchant marine program with- the Mari­ time Administration stuck off in a corner of the Commerce De­ partment ... It is equally obvious that we can't get moving on the hi"h seas if maritime is put in the Department of Transportation." * * * Representative Joe D. Waftgonner, Jr. (D-La.)—"This is more than just a battle between two opposing opinions with respect to where we're eoing to put mari­ time affairs. This is a matter of life and death to our country. . . . We've got to stop wringing our hands over the problem of the merchant marine, and start do­ ing something about it. And the place to start is to give the Mari­ time Administration complete in­ dependence." • * * Renresentative Robert N. Gia<mo (D-Conn.) — "My proposal (for an independent Maritime Ad­ ministration) reflects mv deep con­ cern for the future effectiveness of our merchant marine. The situ­ ation has become so critical that the survival of a genuinely private United States shipping industry mav be considered to be at stake. "There is an immediate need to face the problem of defining, svnthesizing. and updating public maritime polices in order to keep pace with the industry's changing economic and political environ­ ment." * • * Renresentative Robert L. Lee--eff (T)-C"lif->—"This extremelv important legislation would place our long-neglected United States merchant marine on a sound, sen­ sible footing bv creating an inde­ pendent federal Maritime Ad­ ministration. "To rehabilitate our American merchant marine and to change the trend of our time it's going to take more than 30 merchant ships per year to do the job. We must think big. If we can afford to spend $35 billion a year, or $3 billion a month for Vietnam, we can spend 1 billion a year for a ship program—for an industry employing more than half a mil­ lion men—to insure our world commerce in that area." » * * Representative Lloyd Meeds (D-Wasb.)—"I have sponsored (maritime independence) legisla­ tion because of my strong con­ cern for the nation's merchant marine and because of the everincreasing danger to the maritime industry. ... I feel convinced that necessary to such growth is legislation aimed at maritime in­ dependence." * * * Representative Lester L. Wolff (D-N.Y.)—"We need a strong and growing merchant marine to meet our defense responsibilities and our commercial needs. While our merchant marine has been losing ground, the Soviet Union has been gaining ground. "I am convinced that we are not going to stop the decline of our merchant marine or reverse the unhappy situation unless the Maritime Administration is re­ stored to its independent status." * * * Representative Charles H. Wil­ son (D-Calif.)—"Back in 1936, there was an Administration and a Congress which clearly recog­ nized the need for a strong and vital merchant marine—one that would be citizen-owned, citizenbuilt and citizen-manned. They created an independent agency to administer the affairs of our mer­ chant marine. During the lifetime of this inde­ pendent agency, the fortunes of our merchant marine prospered, and our nation profited from this investment in terms of commerce and national defense. Then in 1951 the maritime aeency lost its independent status and was put in the Department of Commerce, and the fortunes of our merchant marine went into an almost instant'^neous decline. . . . Maritime independence is the only answer." * * * Representative Cornelius E. Gallagher (D-N.J.)—"The present iob our merchantmen are doing in the Vietnam effort is remark­ able—undermanned and decrepit as many of the ships are. The men who sail those ships deserve our admiration and very special thanks for the thankless tasks they are performing. But our national security demands more." * * • Renresentative John M. Muroby (D-N.Y.)—"Our Americanflag merchant marine has con­ tinued to decline in terms of num­ ber of ^ips, in percentage of our cargoes carried by these ships, pnd in terms of job opportunities for American maritime workers.. "Most of the problem can be traced to the lack of any clear maritime policy and the lack of' any strong maritime advocate in the government, .... �August 4, 1967 Jamaican Unionist Visits 5IU Hall Ivorall Davis, editor of "The Unionists," published by National Work­ ers Union of Jamaica, paid a visit to SlU's clinic in New York, recently. Getting X-rayed was Dimitrios Philippou, of deck department. X-ray Technician Richard Brigham and Mary Larsen, RN, are shown with Davis. Davis will study trade union publicity and publication techniques during his U.S. travels, which were arranged by the U.S. State Dept. The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, At/antic Coast Area Unrated Seafarers are continuing to take advantage of the up­ grading facilities offered by the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Engine room Seafarers who have recently passed QMED exam­ inations include, Robert Carr, Theodore Wolfe, Henry Connelly, Robert Trail, Robert Williamson, Ray Kayser, Thomas Henry, and Baltimore Michael Kennedy, all new Gervais Bozec is back in har­ FOWTs. ness after being UFFD a few W. Jenkins is a new electrician months. Jerry is a 21-year vet­ while Haracio Arnold is a new eran and sailed as pumpman Pireman-Watertender. William aboard the Ocean Pioneer before Kare passed his deck engineer's his illness. exam and Edward Costello is a Joe Tagliafeni told us his new reefer engineer. daughter is doing fine after an ill­ Men who recently received ness and he appreciates all that the AB's licenses include: Gary welfare plan has done in handling Dow, Joe Potzer, Frank Ungcr, the bills. Joe should be back in Charles Romano, Gerald Mc­ the engine department shortly. Laughlin, Eugene Hackney and George Rose will be back in the George Kowitz. steward department after being Puerto Rico UFFD for a year. He said he's looking for a coast-wise trip. Luis Ramirez is back in the hall after recovering from an accident Norfolk in his home. He said he's anxious Samuel Warren enjoyed a long to ship again and is waiting for a vacation and is now looking for a FWT job. good trip. Sam's last ship was the Pedro Marcial spent some time Seatrain Florida, where he was a wiper. Harry Thomas is ready to go after some rest on the beach. An electrician, Harry's last ship was the Fairport. He sails as chief electrician. Veteran bosun George Bowden is ready for a job after sailing on the Globe Progress. He told us he'd like a Far East run. Tagliafeni Bowden New York on the beach after some trips to Lany Kincer is registered and Okinawa. Pedro couldn't wait to ready to ship out as FOWT. His ship again and is now on the last journey was on the Norina to Claiborne. India. Boston BiU Dooling, just off the Viet­ Joseph Sadler, a 20-year SIU nam run with the Alcoa Trader, man, is fully recovered from his hopes to ship out again shortly. broken leg and ready for a job. His He sails in the engine department. last slot was as oiler aboard the Eugene Boussen of the deck de­ Bangor. partment is catching up on old John Hamot will grab the first friends and some union news be­ job available and hopes he enjoys fore shipping out on the first good it as much as his carpenter's slot ship. aboard the Rolnn Go^ellow. PhUadelphia Mike Gison, known to his Edwin Davis, better known as friends as "the whale," is catching "hound dog," will sail as soon as up with his family and will be the first AB's job hits the board. ready for a job shortly. He last His last ship was the Globe Car­ had an AB's post aboard the Platte. rier. SEAFARERS LOG Page Five AFL-CIO Poll of Union Membership Reveals Support for Gov't Programs WASHINGTON—Union members would vote overwhelmingly for President Johnson over any leading Republican contender and they solidly back the legislative positions of the President and the AFL-CIO, according to an in-depth poll taken earlier this year. Director Alexander E. Barkan Somewhat lower, but still sub­ of the AFL-CIO Committee on ments—draws more boos than stantial, support was expressed for Political Education discussed the cheers. . . ." Barkan said the fact is that expanded federal aid to educa­ findings of the survey in an article the Kraft poll revealed "over­ tion—67 per cent—and in favor of scheduled to be published in the whelming support" among union an increased minimum wage—71 August issue of the American members for AFL-CIO legislative per cent. Federationist. position with the single exception The feeling on the issue of re­ Barkan noted the widespread of open occupancy housing. And, pealing Section 14(b) of Taftmembership support and added: he added, social security as such Hartley was closely related to "Yet there is some uncertainty and unease among unionists, no­ was not included as a question. geography. Overall, 54 per cent tably concerning jobs and eco­ Medicare was, he noted, and mem­ favored repeal and 23 per cent dis­ nomic security, some areas of bership support for expanding the agreed, with 23 per cent not sure. civil rights and Viet Nam, though Medicare program registered 74 In states where an open shop law prevails and this has been a live the vast majority of union mem­ per cent. He said the Wall Street Journal issue, union members "overwhelm­ bers support the President's con­ also claimed that "the poll's politi­ ingly reject it and want 14(b) re­ duct of the war there." cal findings were stunning. . . ." pealed," Barkan said. He stressed the scientific ac­ The Journal quoted "one incredul­ In another major area of the curacy of the poll commissioned by COPE and conducted last ous union man" as saying the poll survey, the union members were January by professional pollster showed anyone could beat Presi- asked: "What are the big problems John Kraft. Interviews were con­ ident Lyndon Johnson in 1968, on your mind—the things that ducted with 1,700 members se­ even Senator Charles Percy (R- bother you and should be getting attention?" Barkan said the issues lected at random from 12 interna­ 111.). Barkan said the fact is that uppermost in their minds involved tional unions—industrial, craft and service. The sample reflected President Johnson was an over­ jobs and economic security, the the age, sex, geographical and whelming favorite for re-election war in Vietnam and civil rights. racial characteristics of the mem­ among union members when He said 53 per cent of all mem­ bership. Those interviewed did not pitted in the poll against the most bers listed economic problems now the poll was labor-sponsored. prominent potential Republican from the cost of living and taxes to The survey yielded a good deal candidates. the job picture and wages. FortyFor one thing, he pointed out, of information about union mem­ two per cent listed the war in Viet­ bers today as well as data on Percy's name didn't even figure nam, "with the largest percentage their attitudes toward their unions in the poll. of these supporting the President's and their government. policies there." Over 33 per cent Johnson Is Choice Barkan said this general pro­ listed civil rights as a major issue. When asked their choice for file of the union member emerged President, Barkan reported, union While most members backed civil from the survey: members picked President John­ rights progress in voting and pub­ • 32 per cent of union families son over former Vice-President lic accommodations, support for are in the $5,000 to $7,500 a year Richard Nixon by 55 to 22 per open housing was slightly below income range, a total which in­ cent. They picked President John­ 50 per cent, Barkan said. cludes all family income. son over Michigan Governor • 46 per cent are in the $7,500 George Romney by 46 to 30 per to $15,000 a year income range. cent, over California's Governor • 25 per cent of union mem­ Ronald Reagan by 60 to 16 per bers are less than 30 years old. cent and over New York's Gover­ • Nearly 50 per cent are less nor Nelson Rockefeller by 55 to than 40 years old. 20 per cent. • Nearly 50 percent of all Barkan also noted that the Kraft members now live in suburbs. poll was conducted in January, • Nearly 75 per cent of mem­ when national polls were show­ WASHINGTON — SlU-conbers under 40 live in suburbs. ing the President's popularity to tracted Hudson Waterways has • About 20 per cent of union be slipping. The Louis Harris poll entered into a five-year agreement members are women. had only 43 per cent giving the with the Military Sea Tranporta• About 13 per cent of union President a good job rating at that tion Service for the charter of two members are Negro and 4 percent time, but by June the President C-4 freighters to carry specialized are Mexican, Oriental or other had soared to 58 per cent. The rise heavy military cargoes. in popularity among the public un­ racial minority. The agreement will double • 25 per cent of present mem­ doubtedly would be accompanied MSTS' heavy lift cargo capabil­ by a similar or greater rise among bers have belonged to their un­ ity. union members, Barkan observed. ion for 5 years or less. The vessels involved are the He said the President trailed in • 54 per cent have belonged to Marine Lynx and the Marine only one group of union members. their union for 10 years or more. Adder, which were both acquired Among members under 30, Gover­ • 58 per cent identify them­ by Hudson Waterways late last selves as Democrats, 16 per cent nor Romney was favored over year under the Ship Exchange as Republicans, 17 per cent as in­ President Johnson by 47 to 42 Act. dependents and 9 per cent are not percent at the time of the Kraft poll. The World War Il-built, 523sure. foot, 14,900-ton, 16.5-knot vessels The Kraft poll also sounded out Before the findings of the Kraft are scheduled to undergo a con­ union members on a wide range poll were released, Barkan ob­ version of $6.5 million each, that of national issues, Barkan noted. served, the poll had been the sub­ From medicare to pollution con­ will include the installation of ject of a spate of newspaper stories—"most of them completely trol, union members supported heavy lift gear capable of hoisting "by huge margins" the achieve­ loads in excess of 200 tons. The distorted." He said the Wall Street Journal, ments and aims of the Adminis­ ships will be renamed before en­ on the basis only of hearsay," tration and proposed improve­ tering service. The company's agreement with ran a lengthy article on the poll ments, he reported. MSTS includes an option for an and a press service picked up this He listed the following degree additional five-year charter when version and amplified it. of membership support: 75 per the initial five-year contract ex­ In an article crowded with dis­ cent in favor of expanding medi­ pires. The initial contract totals tortions and inaccuracies, Barkan care; 94 per cent in favor of fed­ about $25 million. said, the Journal claimed the poll eral efforts to control water pollu­ Last year Seatrain entered into showed that "labor's traditional tion and 91 per cent for air pollu­ a separate $105 million contract tion control programs; 76 per cent legislative goals are far out of line with MSTS calling for the charter or strengthening workmen's com­ with union mem.bers' main inter­ ests. ... The AFL-CIO's No. 1 pensation; 91 per cent behind of 12 Seatrain vessels for a threegoal in this session of Congress— truth-in-packaging legislation and year period to perform as a multi­ purpose cargo system. boosting social security pay­ 91 per cent for truth-in-lending. S/U Co, Signs 5-Year, 2-5hip JUSTS Charter �The Great Lakes July 14 to July 27, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 2 2 88 42 12 3 33 18 3 9 4 1 4 10 22 8 60 51 53 31 16 20 (Not Available) 13 7 310 202 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 2 1 64 34 21 8 5 3 20 15 9 8 4 5 13 5 0 2 0 0 8 7 7 3 40 35 35 35 5 14 15 14 (Not Available) 6 5 9 183 167 109 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 12 2 284 95 16 5 120 47 10 24 1 3 13 12 72 17 0 2 133 108 14 0 (Not Available) 40 14 715 329 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals August 4, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Six Class A Class B 2 1 53 45 12 2 18 21 7 10 2 0 3 6 17 11 24 55 41 35 11 7 (Not Available) 12 13 196 212 TOTAL SHIPPED Class A CUSSB' Class C 0 3 2 43 41 18 2 8 4 8 7 17 7 8 1 7 3 0 1 2 2 8 4 9 37 5 28 20 18 37 16 6 10 (Not Available) 8 12 9 153 137 121 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Port Class A CUssB Class A Class B Class C 0 Boston 1 2 2 2 New York 60 46 16 6 22 Philadelphia ... 4 7 6 2 6 Baltimore 17 11 24 20 7 3 Norfolk 2 6 10 4 5 Jacksonville 2 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 Tampa 2 12 11 3 Mobile 4 2 24 9 3 5 55 New Orleans 23 21 25 18 Houston 14 11 0 9 3 Wilmington 19 (Not Available) (Not Available) San Francisco .... 8 Seattle 2 9 5 4 185 97 129 68 125 Totals REGISTERED on BEACH aass A Class B 8 2 70 140 21 4 63 35 20 9 0 2 4 2 31 47 0 2 96 76 12 9 (Not Available) 24 11 421 267 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Oass A ClaasB 11 4 166 55 15 16 78 38 9 7 0 2 14 2 16 13 9 0 72 46 0 2 (Not Available) 33 12 423 197 YO U R Dp L I. A R' S WO R T H Seifiirer's Guide to Better Buying By Sidney Margolios particular, through heavy use of TV advertising, The High Cost of Aspirin spending almost $60 million a year just on this You are about to lose some of your most excit­ medium alone, out of a total of $90 million a ing, suspenseful TV commercials, like the one year on all aspirin advertising. That amounts to showing the woman who beats up her kids, hus­ 20 cents of every dollar you pay for the 30 or 40 band and neighbors because somebody slammed a billion aspirin tablets (at a rough estimate) which door. Then she swallows a brand-name aspirin Americans now eat each year. tablet and loves everybody again. Happiness is a What ran the aspirin packagers afoul of the FTC little white pill. is the lengths they have been going to in advertising You no longer even may get to see diagrams uses for aspirin. Aspirin is merely a mild painof your interior plumbing showing how a brandreliever. But the ads have suggested, or hinted name aspirin speeds through your pipes while old pretty broadly, that aspirin and related compounds slow-pokey brand crawls along. should be taken for "irritability," "jittery nerves" The Federal Tfade Commission, with due delib­ and "tension". eration, has just said what we've been telling you Other "objectionable" claims for analgesics for years. You might as well buy the 15-cent (pain relievers) noted by the Food and Drug private-brand aspirins offered by co-ops, depart­ Administration, include such conditions as in­ ment stores and many drugs stores, instead of pay­ fluenza, lumbago, migraine, neuritis, sciatica, sleep­ ing 69 cents to $1.39 and even more for advertised lessness, and tension headaches. The FDA feels brands, sometimes with a few secondary ingredients that such conditions cannot be diagnosed by a added. "It appears," the FTC said with judicial layman and are too serious to risk treatment with­ grandeur, "that each of the various analgesic pro­ out a doctor's care. ducts now offered to the consuming public is The FTC and Bristol-Meyers Co., manufacturers effective to essentially the same degree as all other of Bufferin, currently are in dispute over Bufferin's competing products supplying an equivalent quan­ claims for its possible usefulness for arthritis as tity of an analgesic ingredient or combination of shown in a medical study. ingredients." (That's what we're trying to say—all The FTC previously had complained about aspirins are pretty much the same.) Bufferin's insistent assertions that its additional Now the FTC is about to propose a rlile, if the ingredient (an antacid) prevented stomach upsets. brand-name aspirin packagers can't convince the FTC-sponsored research found that there was agency otherwise. It will bar claims of effectiveness no significant difference in frequency of stomach or safety which contradict or exceed statements upset between the two ordinary aspirin brands in on the label. Sometimes the aspirin advertisers the test and Bufferin. (All three did cause fewer make claims on TV which they don't dare make upsets than the two products with added in­ on their package labels. gredients—Excedrin and Anacin.) The brand-name aspirin promoters have a lot of All that Bufferin has over aspirin, for its much money at stake (youfs). As we previously reported, higher price, is the added antacid. If you really the five leading brands of aspirin take 75 per suffer stomach upset when taking aspirin, all you cent of the $450 million a year Americans now need do is take it with a pinch of a common spend just for aspirin. They have built up the antacid like soda bicarb or magnesium sulfate, use of aspirin in general and their brands in and presto! you're buffered. by Fred Fam«n,Secre(ary-rreasurer,OrMt Lakes Boland-Cornelius and Huron Cement Companies closed their offices recently due to the riots in Detroit. The Columbia and St. Clair (BobLO) anchored in the Detroit River overnight, due to company fears that the ships might be set afire. They discharged passengers the next day in Wyandotte, with passengers having to make their way home as best they could. The Sylvania, damaged in a col­ a good ship with no beefs., lision a few weeks ago, is still Alan Borman, shipping on the in the Lorain shipyards. TomlinJ. C. Miller, is a new fireman-wason Fleet Corporation has not no­ tertender. tified us when the crew will be Eugene Silver is a new FOW, called back to work. having attended the upgrading New vacation forms are in and program here. He's just off the all members who wish to file for Kinsman Independent. benefits can do so by contacting SlU patrolmen. All SIU depart­ - Frankfort ment delegates will receive rules and regulations covering eligibil­ The Arthur K. Atkinson and ity, amount of benefit, and how to the City of Green Bay were furapply for benefits. In addition, loughed recently, due to the re­ these instructions will be sent to cent railroad shopcraft strike. all SIU ships. Shopcraft picket lines here were respected by all SIU members. Cleveland The Union asked for and received Back with us again are Donald permission for SIU personnel to Kapela and Joe Vovko. They will operate the Viking for passengers be here until cool weather comes only. As you know. Government to the Great Lakes. action forced the strikers to go back to work, and the vessels are We have 136 ore-carrying ships now back on schedule. in operation this year, a drop of Contract negotiations with the eight from last season. Ann Arbor Railroad Company are Duluth scheduled to resume in Dearborn. Shipping is slow, but rated men Ray I.arson just left a job on the Henry Laliterte and reported can find jobs on freighters. QUESTION; What countries offer the best radio and TV? R. G. GImpaya: Perhaps the most unusual is in Djibouti, in old French Somaliland. They have what rese.mbles a juke box and for a quarter you can watch a little pic­ ture show, like oldtime movies. It resembles TV, and it's in the French and English languages. They show mostly comedy-type pictures. Olav Selm: I find England has about the best in Europe. Of s course, there's no language barrier. They have vari­ ety and quality both. Being Scan­ dinavian, I enjoy the shows in those countries. I also find that Australia has a surprisingly high quality in their radio and television. But I do think that America has easily the bert in this field. <1> Ray Bielanin: I would say that the best television shows are in Japan. They cer­ tainly have the most variety of any foreign coun­ try. Japan has many of the shows from the U.S. and Europe. If they show movies on TV, they're usually un-cut. In addi­ tion to Japanese, many of the shows are broadcast in English. Joe Mulkcrin: As a rule, I don't listen to radio and TV much. Much guys prefer the European sta­ tions. Most ports have American television shows in the native lan­ guage. I was in Thailand once, ' «, and they had an » • American western I'd seen. I was able to follow it and everyone thought I could speak the language. John L. Gibbons, Sr.; I like Ja­ pan, Okinawa and Viet Nam. Vietnam has lots of shows in Eng­ lish because of all the Americans. However they sign off pretty early. These countries have almost all of the com­ mercial programs from the U. S. and lots of good music. Batman seems to be very popular now. Orlando Hemanez: I find that Europe in general is very good. They have many American tour­ ists and there are lots of English language stations. In Asia, there aren't as many, although Viet Nam is an excep, tion. I like Ger­ many very much because they have good music, none of that rock and roll. Also lots of sports. �August 4, 1967 Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG AFL-CIO Urges Gov't Action On Unsafe Meat Products "This Side First!" The AFL-CIO today charged last month that Americans who believe all meat and meat products have been inspected by the federal govern­ ment "are being deluded into a feeling of false security." Andrew J. Biemiller, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Legis­ lation, told the subcommittee on Livestock and Grains, of the House Committee on Agriculture, that consumers "of course, are not fully protected." The AFL-CIO spokesman called for "strong, effective meat in­ spection legislation, including the coverage provisions of H.R. 1314." He said, "Because of the importance of meat in the diet of all Ameri­ cans, we consider this legislation of the greatest importance to the health and welfare of our members as it is to all consumers." Biemiller said that American families do not realize that some 15 per cent of all meat slaughtered in the nation and some 25 percent of all meat products processed are not federally inspected. "Some of this production undergoes state inspection," he added, "but even the best of the state programs, when they exist, leave some­ thing to be desired." Urging modernization of the 60-year-old law, Biemiller declared that, "Serious illness can be caused by unwholesome and unclean meat. The consumer is being bilked into paying normal prices for some meat which comes from sick animals and even from animals which died from causes other than slaughter." "Scandals, especially concerning meat which has been processed into meat products have occurred in recent years. Potentially dangerous situations concerning insecticide residues in meat have developed. New means of handling meat animals and processing meat, unforeseen 61 years ago, are creating problems which the 1906 Meat Inspection Act does not cover." He charged that proposals of the meat industry and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture "would be a hoax on the consumer" compounding present illusions about protections. • • » WASHINGTON—Reasonable controls to "put some brakes on spiraling medical care costs were urged recently by an AFL-CIO spokes­ man in a network radio interview. Between 1956 and 1966, overall medical costs rose more than twice as fast as the combined costs of consumer price inde.x items, and over the last 18 months the pace has "doubled or tripled," said AFL-CIO Social Security Director Bert Seidman. Doctors' fees and hospital charges, he noted, are the main components of medical care prices. "Doctors' incomes have been going up even faster" than their fees, with one-third of the nation's doctors now topping $40,000 yearly, Seidman declared on Labor News Conference, an AFL-CIO produced public affairs interview broadcast Tuesdays at 7:35 p.m., EDT, on the Mutual Radio Network. Seidman agreed with the American Medical Association's charges that historically, hospitals have been insulated from discipline of the marketplace, that hospital costs now appear to be out of control, and that incentives for increased efficiency and productivity are mandatory. But, the same charges apply to doctors, he said, noting that "market­ place disciplines don't apply to doctors and their prices are getting skyhigh." "As a matter of fact, there are fewer incentives for efficiency for most physicians . . . working in their offices than there are for hos­ pitals," he asserted. Seidman said the shortcomings are most evident in "third party" payment situations like pre-paid private insurance and medicare. Fee schedules now in most plans are "virtually no restraint on what the doctors can charge," he said. They are "based on what doctors are charging, and if they increase their charges, this becomes the new prevailing rate," he noted. Without basic changes, "there is no end to this cycle," he declared. Seidman called on government and private groups, including labor, management and consumers, to develop "some real initiative and some real determination" to hold down mounting medical costs. A comprehensive collection of tape recordings by Carl Sandburg, including both public appearances and private conversations, has been presented to the labor ar­ chives of Wayne State University by the International Labor Press Association and four AFL-CIO unions. The collection includes 160 boxed tapes and two leatherbound volumes of transcripts. The tapes had been made over many years by Leo Orso of Silver Spring, Md., a friend of Sand­ burg. When ILPA learned that Orso wanted to place the collec­ tion in an appropriate institution, it secured the agreement of the four unions to share the cost with ILPA itself. The cooperating un­ ions are the Auto Workers, Inter­ national Brotherhood of Electri­ cal Workers, Meat Cutters and Steelworkers. The Arizona Bricklayers Joint Labor - Management Apprentice­ ship Committee, under a contract with the Labor Department, will start 20 jobless and disadvantaged young men in the northern part of the state on their way to jour­ neyman status. The bulk of the instruction will be given by jour­ neyman members of Bricklayers Arizona Local 3 on the job site. However, the recruits will take six weeks of pre-job elementary school instruction conducted by the State Vocational Education Department, followed by 12 weeks of on-the-job training with se­ lected employer-members of the Arizona Master Contractors' As­ sociation. The union will also give up to six hours a . week of class­ room instruction during this period. "Medical care is a privilege—not a right!" This statement set the basic theme for the first speech made to the American Medical Association by its newly-installed president, Dr. Milford O. Rouse, at the group's recent annual convention. He further set forth his contempt for those of his fellow Americans who can't afford to be sick on the grand scale—in which most of his members seem to delight—by assailing Medicare, Medicaid, what he termed "attacks" in the field of drugs, and other concepts he found "dis­ tressing" in the practice of medicine. It must be acknowledged that a few smaller, less powerful doctors' groups were quick to deplore Rouse's remarks, but we can take small comfort from that. The vast majority of physicians in the United States belong to the AMA — indeed those who might otherwise not join often find their careers somewhat limited until they do join — and the vast majority obviously share Rouse's sentiments or they wouldn't have elected him as their chief spokesman. The stand taken by Rouse could represent a giant step backward in the campaign by responsible government leaders, trade union­ ists and other citizens, to gain equality of medical care for all Americans regardless of their ability to pay. But it could also be a blessing in disguise. Under its new president, the AMA can no longer pretend co-opera­ tion and mouth sympathy for the indigent sick while quietly ignoring them. For the first time, through Rouse, the AMA has come right out into the open and admitted to the American people that it is against programs designed to ease their bur­ densome medical expenses and get them first-rate treatment. In light of this an­ nounced policy it can no longer continue to deny that it is actively attempting to sabo­ tage not only Medicare, Medicaid and other existing programs, but proposed further health legislation as well. Now that they are off the fence and have owned up to being on the side we knew they were on all along, perhaps they can be forced, at long last, to consider the welfare of their patients above their pocketbooks. It is a national disgrace that a moneyhungry power group and men like Rouse have been able thus far to hold the govern­ ment at bay and blatantly defy the will of the public. We hope this new insight into the true motives of the AMA can be used as an effective lever to gain federal support for a national health insurance program and other much needed aid in the general area of community health care. Your Friendly Druggist names in filling prescriptions for Medicaid patients. $2.50 for 1,000 tablets of the ge­ neric reserpine (for high blood pressure) in­ stead of the $38 they've been paying for the same number under the brand name Serpasol, they will not honor the prescriptions of the medically indigent at all; they can't afford to save money and pass the savings on to mere customers. Perhaps the Federal government ought to go to the source and knock down the big pharmaceutical houses a few pegs before druggists all over the country start crying that they are starving to death from too much business. Another revealing meeting which was held recently in New York City made it pain­ fully clear that the doctor's long-time side­ kick, the prescription filler, doesn't care a hang about the public—or the law—either. The nice little guy in the corner drugstore has announced he won't be so friendly any­ more if he doesn't continue to get 10 times or more what the pills he peddles are worth. Drugstore owners held a rally to announce that they will have no part of a city order that generic drugs be substituted for vastly more expensive—and no better—brand �a wyr-^r-r-^ Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG Senators Cite 'Deeper Inroads' By Foreign Ships on Ct Lakes WASHINGTON—^Noting the increasingly "deeper inroads" being made by foreign-flag lines into shipping on the Great Lakes, the Great Lakes Conference of Senators has proposed three amend­ ments to appropriations bills designed to boost America's competitive position in the Lakes area. The changes would also serve to f Lawrence Seaway. Most construc­ $7.5 million for military cargo cut transportation costs for the tion-differential subsidy money shipments out of the Great Lakes. Defense Department, the sena­ now being provided, the legisla­ "We are certain," the law­ tors contended. tors pointed out, is for ships so makers concluded, "that this Announcement of the proposed wide in design that they will never change will not only give the amendments—^which do not in­ be able to enter the present sea­ Great Lakes a fair and equitable opportunity to move military volve any additional appropria­ way system. cargo, but will . . . demonstrate tions but rather stipulate the use Hike Military Cargoes conclusively that the use of this of existing monies—was made jointly by Senator William ProxAmendment number three was great artery of commerce will re­ mire (D-Wis.), Chairman; and embodied in a similar letter sent sult in very real savings for the Senator Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.), by the senators to the chairman Department of Defense." Vice-Chairman of the Great of the Appropriations Subcom­ In addition to Proxmire and Lakes Conference. mittee on Defense, Senator Rich­ Hart, the Great Lakes Confer­ "Nowhere is competition ard B. Russell (D-Ga.). It stated ence consists of Senators Frank needed more urgently than in the that due to the lack of U.S.-flag Lausche (D-Ohio), Vance Hartke Great Lakes where the United vessel service on the Lakes, the (D-Ind.), Stephen Young (DStates is standing idly by while the area "has had no significant quan­ Ohio), Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), foreign-flag lines make deeper in­ tity of military cargo moving Robert Griffin (R-Mich.), Everett roads in the commerce of the through Great Lakes ports or the Dirksen (R-Ill.), Eugene McCar­ heartland of our nation," the sen­ seaway. Therefore, they requested thy (D-Minn.), Birch Bayh (Dthat Defense Department appro­ Ind.), Walter Mondale (D-Minn.) ators stated. In a letter to Senator John L. priations be amended to earmark and Charles Percy (R-Ill.). McClellan (D-Ark.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Sub­ committee on State, Justice, Com­ merce, Judiciary and related agencies, it was noted by all 12 members of the Great Lakes Con­ Oklahoma looms as the major 1967-68 battleground over the ference that "there is little or no compulsory open shop issue. American-flag vessel service" in Thwarted eveiywhere else after boastful predictions following the Great Lakes. The first amend­ the 1966 elections, the National Right to Work Committee, for ment was aimed at this problem. the immediate future, is zeroing in on Oklahoma. In 1964, an all-out campaign by the Oklahoma labor move­ "To remedy this situation," the senators said, "we propose that $8 ment turned back a so-called "right-to-work" referendum by a close margin. million of the $200 million appro­ priation be earmarked for oper­ Now, the open-shoppers are back again. The plans of the na­ ating subsidies on the Great tional committee and its cohorts and frontmen in Oklahoma were Lakes." to attempt to get a petition this summer to get the RTW proposal on the ballot on primary election day in 1968. A second amendment would However, Oklahomans for Right to Work suddenly announced assure that not less than 25 per last week that they are "postponing" their petition campaign for cent of funds for ship construc­ five weeks. They were vague about the reasons but a cool recep­ tion be used to build ships that tion from some quarters is thought to have had a dampening are physically able to use the St. effect on their enthusiasm. In the aftermath of the 1966 elections, NRTWC claimed in a headline on its newsletter: "Support for Right-to-Work Proves to Be Political Asset; Election Results Put New Steam into State RTW Campaigns." It called the 1966 election results "a sweeping elec­ tion victory for supporters of voluntary unionism" and claimed the results provided "the best climate to enact state right-to-work laws in over a decade." BAL HARBOUR, Fla. — The Subsequently, in a news release, the committee announced it Retail Clerks International Asso­ would begin drives for open shop laws in Oklahoma, California, ciation (AFL-CIO) is better pre­ New Mexico, Idaho, Missouri, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, pared than at any time in its 80Illinois and Massachusetts. year history to meet the challenges Here is what happened in other states the Right to Work Com­ of "one of the fastest-growing, mittee keyed in on: most rapidly-changing industries" • New Mexico—^A proposal for a referendum on the issue was in the United States and Canada, defeated in the state legislature, 40-30. This is the sixth time the RCIA President James A. Suffstate legislature has defeated an open shop proposal. ridge told 1,000 convention dele­ • Massachusetts—^A bill was introduced and defeated in the gates here last month. state house of representatives 210-0. This is the fourth time Massa­ AFL-CIO President George chusetts has defeated "right-to-work." Meany told the delegates "it is • Montana—In this state, where the committee had high hopes, a fundamental truism that the un­ no bill was even introduced, despite the fact that to the satisfaction organized, low paid worker is a of the committee a conservative Republican governor is the state's menace to the high standards executive, and one house of the legislature is GOP-controlled. achieved by those who are or­ • Idaho—^An extreme conservative was elected governor in ganized" and stressed organizing 1966. Both houses of the legislature are Republican-controlled. as "still the prime responsibility" Yet no "right-to-work" legislation was even introduced. In the past of union members. open shop proposals have failed seven times in the state legis­ Also addressing the convention lature. was SIU President Paul Hall. Missouri—No sight of a "right-to-work" bill, though the state Speaking of the trade union move­ RTW^committee has hired a full-time executive assistant. The is­ ment's role in rallying support for sue was defeated in the Missouri legislature 10 years ago. Israel when it was threatened by • Pennsylvania—^There has been constant and increasing activ­ the Arab blockade, Hall, who is ity behind "right-to-work" for four years under a fuH-time em­ also president of the Maritime ployee of the Right-to-Work Committee. Yet, no bill was presented Trades Department (AFL-CIO), to the legislature. Both houses are Republican-controlled, and said the big "oil cartels" were the governor is a Republican. ready to sacrifice Israel "on an • Dllnols—^An open shop was defeated 19-8 in committee. The altar of black gold." only other time the issue came up in Illinois was 1957 when RTW Among other speakers heard was introduded in the state senate. It never got out of committee. by the RCIA delegates were SecIndividual RTW petitions have been circulating in the state for Tet&ty of State Dean Rusk, Vice years. They have no legal validity. President Hubert Humphrey. In California, New York and Delaware, there has been little Angnst 4, 1967 Seafarers Assistance Needed For Leukemia Blood Donations The loan of two pints of blood for just a few minutes can be the means of saving a child's life under a new process currently in operation at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, N. Y. The Seafarers International Union is co-operating with at a time, are drawn and placed in Maimonides in support of this a special machine to remove the unique and valuable undertaking. platelets. Blood is then immedi­ Called plasmapheresis, the ately returned to the donor's process involves the separation blood stream via the same tube. from donated blood of platelets Platelets in the blood returned to (pronounced play-tuh-lets), tiny the donor are replenished by his cells which are necessary for clot­ own body within a few hours. ting and de.sperately needed by Sufferers during the critical leukemia victims. stages of the disease require up to Maimonides is the first hospital 50 units of platelets a week. Cur­ in the eastern U.S. equipped to rent market price for the precious administer the platelets, free of cells is $35 a unit but through charge, to patients from a wide voluntary donations and grant of geographic area. However, since well over $1 million by the U.S. the little cells cannot be stored Public Health Service, Maimon­ and must be used within six hours ides can furnish them at no charge after donation, a large number of to the patient at all. daily donors is badly needed to Any SIU member who wishes continue the work and participa­ to aid in this important cause may tion by Seafarers in the New call (212) UL. 3-1614 for an ap­ York area would be much appre­ pointment or go to the Platelet ciated. Donation Center at Maimonides The procedure is painless and Medical Center, 4802 Tenth Ave., simple. Two pints of blood, one Brooklyn, N. Y. 11219. Oklahoma Next Target of RJ-W Committee Retail Clerks Hold Convention perceptible "right-to-work" activity. However, in California — where RTW was smashed 3-2 in a 1958 referendum—organization­ al meetings for a new state RTW committee have been held. In Wyoming, "right-to-workers" had their backs to the wall when the house passed a bill to repeal the state's open shop law, 34-27. Senate failure to act on the bill rescued compulsory open shop backers from a second successful repeal effort in recent years. Indiana repealed its "right-to-work" bill in 1965. So Oklahoma is left as the main area of hope for the Right-toWork Committee for the immediate future, and the proposal's fate there is far from certain. Some inferences can be made from the above facts: 1. Many moderate and conservative Republicans appear to have wearied of fighting the Right-to-Work Committee's battles. Nor­ mally, they are the committee's major source of support. Those in Congress and the state legislatures ordinarily have taken up for Right-to-Work Committee causes. Conservative Republican and right-wingers customarily are the ones who finance RTW refer­ endum efforts and who work in statewide campaigns. 2. Perhaps the committee has gone to the well too often in some states. Oklahoma went through a bitter referendum battle three years ago, and "right-to-work" lost at the polls. In California, when it was defeated 3-2 in 1958, RTW dragged down many lead­ ing Republicans. The committee has not added a state to the list in four years and—except for Indiana—has never scored in a major industrial state. Today, 19 states have such laws, most of them in the south. 3. The committee's close ties with the right wing may finally have scared off more respectable conservatives from both financ­ ing and aiding in statewide campaigns for "right-to-work." 4. The committee faces no pushover in Oklahoma. In a recent by-election in Tulsa, an avowed Republican supporter of "right-towork" went down to defeat by Democrat who opposed it. The Re­ publican lost even though both the Republican governor and the Republican state chairman came into the district to campaign on his behalf. Tulsa Republicans led a move at the subsequent state GOP con­ vention to renounce "right-to-work." They pointed out that many union members who were Republicans refused to support their Republican senatorial candidate because of his "right-to-work" views. Instead these union members with normal GOP sympathy wound up working to elect the Democrat. As a result, the GOP state platform takes a very fuzzy position on right-to-work. In addition the Democratic platform, which came out against "rightto-work" in 1964 rather reluctantly, now contains a flat disapproval of the issue. 5. The committee's claim that support of "right-to-work" is po­ tent politically does not stand scrutiny and is clearly self-serving propaganda. The committee's Nov. 25, 1966, newsletter pro­ claimed "In all, a total of 50 House incumbents who supported repeal of 14(b) will be among the missing when the 90th Congress convenes in January." The newsletter suggested that in many cases support for 14(b) repeal was a major factor in defeat of liberal incumbents. The fact is, 14(b) repeal—for or against—^failed to materialize as a com­ pelling issue in any congressional campaign. If the numbers game the committee began were pursued, it could be pointed out that 174 House incumbents who voted for 14(b) repeal were re-elected. �about Blue Monday This is part number four of a SEAFARERS LOG feature series dealing with the many expressions used in everyday American speech that had their origins in seafaring jargon. They are words and phrases we all all use but whose origin would surprise most of us simply because we have always taken them for granted and never wondered where they came from. This series will be continued in future issues of the LOG. f IIHE number and variety of seafaring words and I phrases that have made their way into everyday speech is immense. For instance: Failure to repay a loan promptly is a sure way of putting even old friends AT LOGGERHEADS. Once the debtor has failed in all attempts to BLUFF his way through the situation and BAMBOOZLE his creditor with promises of payment in full "WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN", he can do little more than tell his anxious creditor to "KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON" while he goes out to FIND AN ANGEL who will advance him sufficient money to pay off his previous debt. Should he fail to find an angel, he may have to SLIP HIS CABLE in order to get out of the unpleasant situation, even though he might regret his inability to be open and ABOVE BOARD with his friend. I These are all phrases that had their origins in the history of seafaring and seafaring men. The phrase BEING AT LOGGERHEADS is used today to indicate that two or more people or groups are seriously opposed to one another over some issue. The term originated with a tool used aboard sailing ships called a loggerhead, which was a steel imple­ ment resembling a gardener's hoe at the end of a long wooden handle. It was used for paying pitch into deck seams. Two men were usually employed at this tedious and nerve wracking job, each working on adjoining seams. No tar could be wasted and none of the sticky substance left on the deck outside the seams. Often a race began developing between the two men as they worked their way up or down the deck, and raw nerves and rivalry sometimes led to vicious battles with swinging loggerheads that gave the phrase BEING AT LOGGERHEADS its meaning. The appearance of a bluff coastline with its steep cliffs rising out of the water, and the desire of sea­ faring men to stay at a safe distance from such an area where frail sailing vessels could easily be dashed to pieces, led to the application of the word BLUFF to any attempt to deceive someone by a show of strength or assurance. In the same way that a coast­ line made up of the steep, rocky geological formations known as bluffs was enough to convince the seafarer not to venture near, the present-day poker player with a weak hand tries to BLUFF his opponent into backing down with a great show of strength and as­ surance. BAMBOOZLE is another word meaning "to de­ ceive", and although its origins are more obscure than those of bluff there is ample evidence to indicate that it is another word that first came into use on the high seas. BAMBOOZLE seems to be a word coined by pirates and applied to the pirate maneuver of con­ cealing the identity of the pirate ship from its in­ tended victims or the law my temporarily flying a legitimate flag when the need arose. After sighting a merchant vessel for instance, the pirates might deter­ mine its nationality and promptly pick the proper flag from an ample supply and run it up. The pirate ship might then be able to approach the intended victim without causing any alarm until it was too late for the victim to either flee or take significant action. This particular maneuver designed to BAM­ BOOZLE the intended victim was known as SAIL­ ING UNDER FALSE COLOH5—referring to the color of the flag they hoisted—and the phrase is used today to refer to any sort of misrepresentation designed to deceive someone. Pirate trickery brought still another phrase into our present language, ABOVE BOARD. Today we use this phrase to denote common honesty, but the phrase came into use to denote just the opposite trait. Disguised as honest merchantment by sailing under false colors, pirate crews stayed out of sight below decks while approaching a vessel destined to be at­ tacked. ABOVE BOARD, everything looked ship­ shape. But below decks pistols were being charged and cutlasses sharpened for the kill. The skippers of honest merchant vessels of course always kept their crews ABOVE BOARD, having nothing to hide. Because of the depradations of pirates, some ship­ owners never realized the dream of HAVING THEIR SHIP COME IN. Today we use this phrase to denote sudden wealth. No matter how a man invests his money—-on the stockmarket, in a business or at the racetrack—^he dreams of the day when he will strike it rich,— "WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN", he says. Even in its origin the phrase meant the same thing as it does today, sudden wealth, but it was spoken very literally and men watched the seaward horizon very closely for sign of a familiar sail. In the early days of seaborne trade, promotors often sent ships to distant lands with hopes of having them return laden with profitable cargoes either of merchandise or treasure. To finance such projects the promotor borrowed money, giving the lender a pro­ missory note to repay the debt. But since no one could possibly say when the vessel and its hqped-for cargo would return, no date was set for repayment of the loan. Instead the promoter promised to pay "WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN". When—and if— his ship came in, the venture would almost certainly pay off handsomely. It was just such an arrangement that brought Columbus to America, except that Columbus did not just wait around for his ship to come in, but went along with it. Besides the discovery of America, we are indebted to Columbus' voyage for the introduction of a much used phrase into common American usage—FIND­ ING AN ANGEL. This is a phrase used a great deal in the entertain­ ment world for the process of finding someone with the necessary money and willingness to finance a production. But it was Columbus who found the original "ANGEL" in the person of Luis Le SantAngei, who put up the necessary cash for the Pinta, Nina and Santa Maria to set sail. Somehow Queen Isabella of Spain has been associated in the popular mind with the solution of Columbus' financial diffi­ culties, but in truth it was Luis de Sant-Angel—the original "ANGEL". Because of the manner in v/hich these promissory notes were made out and signed, the financier could not hound the promoter for repayment, but had to KEEP HIS SHIRT ON and wait patiently for the ship to come in. This phrase is used today as a warn­ ing to hold your temper and not get excited or do anything rash. KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON goes back to that rugged breed of seafaring men, the Vikings, who were noted for fits of anger and towering rage in savage battle. Roving up and down seacoasts, the Vikings were marauders who pillaged the countryside for booty. In battle, the Viking warriors normally wore an armored shirt studded with flexible steel plates for protection from swords and spear thrusts. But at the height of battle, or if he really lost his temper the Viking warrior might tear off the heavy garment so as to have more freedom to swing his broad sword, take more pride in his bravery, or just show his con­ tempt for the enemy. KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON thus became a warning to hold your temper in check. The Viking armored shirt and the tempermental Viking disposition led to still another phrase we use today. We say that someone in an overpowering rage has GONE BERSERK. By this we really mean that he resembles an ancient Viking, who were called "Berserkers" because at the frenzied height of their rage, when they tore off the armored shirt, called a sark, they were bared of their sark—which was eventually shortened into BERSERK. The sight of a dragon ship full of armed Vikings was enough to make the captain of any vessel in the harbor SLIP HIS CABLE and try to get away in a hurry, leaving his anchor behind. To this very day this phrase is used to describe getting out of town fast, and hopefully unnoticed, to avoid a dangerous or merely unpleasant situation. To escape an enemy or the law by drifting silently out of a harbor with the night tide, the anchor had to be sacrificed because the clatter and noise of upping anchor traveled long distances over water and are a dead giveaway that a ship is taking a powder. By cutting the anchor line, escape could be achieved quickly and silently. A somewhat more legitimate oc­ casion for SLIPPING THE CABLE occurred when the anchor line fouled on the bottom and had to be cut so the ship could get underway. Among seafarers themselves, the phrase "he slipped his cable" had a somewhat different meaning how­ ever, meaning that "he", whoever he was, had died. This feature to be continued in a future issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. �Page Ten August 4, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Hood Attacks 'Build-Abroad' Forces US Yards Can Handle Upgrading Of Merehant Fleet, Congress Told The Gulf Coast by LIndsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area Governor John J. McKeithen has called upon the eight trunkline railroads serving the Port of New Orleans to consider absorbing the increase in wharfage recently adopted by the Dock Board. The wharfage, a fee assessed by the Dock Board against cargo passing over its wharves, has been increased from 15 cents a ton to a level of 35 to 50 cents a ton,'®' : — ~ ~ dependent on the commodity advantage in rte TOittpentton for . .^ . cargo with other Gulf ports. ' In a telegram to the top exmeeting of the American ecntivea of Ihe variona railroads Waterways Operators-;Reg.on serving the Gulf Ports, Governor Three was held m Greenville, McKeithan pointed out that in the past the railroads have absorbed in total the wharfage fee assessed, and it was hoped that this would continue to be the case. Otherwise Louisiana ports will be at a dis- WASHINGTON—^Edwin M, Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, has issued a challenge to the federal government and U.S. shipping operators demanding that they discount alle­ gations that his industry cannot fulfill the American merchant marine's ship-replacement needs and "put us to the test. flag operators — of this we are a limited workload, and we will The challenge was containe< deliver the ships as required." truly confident." in identical letters to the chair­ Hood said his statements were "Let everyone know," he de­ men of the three congressional verified by findings of the ac­ clared, "Whether they wish us groups directly concerned with counting firm of Ernst and Ernst well or ill, that we will not fail in maritime affairs—Senator Warren in a comprehensive survey of the this pledge. All that is needed for Magnuson (D-Wash.) of the Senate industry, which has been filed with its fulfillment is the good faith of Commerce Committee, Senator E. Congress and is a matter of public those who to this point do not L. Bartlett (D-AIaska) of the Sen­ record, as well as by the knowl­ fully appreciate the real capabili­ ties of the U.S. shipbuilding in­ ate Subcommittee on Merchant edge of expert shipbuilders. dustry." Marine and Fisheries, and Rep­ "We therefore challenge those resentative Edward A. Garmatz Federal Government spokesmen (D-Md.) of the House Committee and shipping operators who say on Merchant Marine and Fish­ that U.S. shipyards caimot do the eries. job to put us to the test," con­ The letter was addressed to tinued the letter. "To paraphrase Magnuson, Bartlett and Garmatz President Johnson's words (in a only as a matter of protocol he- recent Baltimore speech), let's be­ cause of the committees they gin to talk about some of the head. All three have long been things that are right about U.S. individual supporters of building shipbuilding. Let's cut out all of M: the gobbledygook! Let's replace American ships in the U.S. "Lately," Hood declard, "there surmise with proof! Before there has been a spate of allegations, is any further talk of building exclusively from non-shipyard ships abroad, let our own yards sources, suggesting that U.S. ship­ demonstrate their ability to pro­ builders could not accommodate duce the ships which are so ur­ the additional volume of shipwork gently needed. There is nothing inherent in a conscientious effort so powerful as truth; and ... a to revitalize the American mer­ fair test will prove the truth of chant marine." He said the rea­ (our) convictions." son for these demurrers was an In conclusion. Hood asked that obvious attempt to justify the ex­ the industry be given "a better port of shipbuilding contracts and procurement environment than jobs abroad, thus harming this heretofore, plus an expanding, not country's balance of payments. "On behalf of the U.S. ship­ building industry," the letter went on, "let me state as simply, as clearly and as emphatically as I can — that these allegations just aren't true! Whatever self-seeking These high quality diamonds, weighing about one-half carat each, purpose these downgraders of Mere recovered from the ocean floor in a voyage of one day. There American industry and ingenuity are nearly 800 gems in the pile, with a total weight of over 300 may have in mind, there is suffi­ carats. Total value of pile is more than quarter of a million cient competent and ready capac­ dollars. WASHINGTON — Legislation ity to build as many as 50 large, With the promise of wealth and adventure, the sea has drawn ocean-going merchant ships annu­ that would require all large ships men to her for centuries. Down through the ages she has made ally. Moreover, given the oppor­ in United States navigable waters many men rich. Now, to those hearty men willing to do combat tunity ... the U.S. shipyard in­ to be equipped with bridge-towith turbulent waters and vicious undertows, she offers diamonds. dustry can meet and probably ex­ }ridge radio communication ceed the most ambitious ship re­ equipment has been introduced Commercial ocean diamond mining, is now a reality through placement requirements of U.S. into both Houses of Congress. the use of modern knowledge and a unique fleet of vessels nick­ named the "Diamond Fleet." U.S. North Atlantic port in­ terests, especially New York, are The Diamond fleet consists of eight vessels which are sweeping urging swift passage of such legisthe Diamond Coast, an area which stretches nearly 1,200 miles ation, which they feel would help along the Atlantic coast of South and Southwest Africa. reduce the danger of collisions be­ The "Diamond Fleet" is «providing a steady stream. of high tween incoming and outgoing ves­ quality diamonds for the world's markets. The vast majority of sels in the crowded and often the diamonds mined by the fleet are of gemstone quaUty, usually bg-shrouded harbor approaches. about one-half carat.* Besides New York, other parti­ Despite the dangerous offshore waters, the fleet is in operation Direct containership service to cularly congested areas of high 24 hours a day with a crew of nearly 700 men. Vietnam has been inaugurated by collision possibilities are the Dela­ Two of the fleet's ships search the seafloor for the location of SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, ware River leading to Philadel­ the diamonds, usually found on or near bedrock in sediments up Inc., with the sailing of the Bien­ phia, the mouth of the Chesapeake to ten feet thick. The ships are equipped with unique surveyBay leading to both Hampton ville from Oakland, Calif. prospecting machinery and instruments. The vessel, a converted C-2 Roads and Baltimore, and the San After the site has been pinpointed, a 26-inch drill is lowered into carrying 226 containers laden with Francisco Bay area. the water until it touches the seafloor. Water at high pressure is dry and perishable cargo, will be The proposed legislation would then injected alongside the bit to loosen the sand while air is joined on the new run by two apply to all vessels of 300 gross pumped down a hose attached to the drill, forcing the sand and other similar ships. tons or over which are power water through the hollow stem of the drill up onto the deck. Initially, Sea-Land will provide driven, and all passenger-carrying On deck, a whirlpool device concentrates the material which sailings every 15 days from Oak­ vessels of 100 tons or over. is then carefully hand sorted to pick out the diamonds. land to Da Nang and within a few Dredges aftd other floating plants Two theories on how the diamonds came to be on the seafloor montte three additional ships will operating in or ncjar channels or are offered. birways would also be required provide a like 15-day service from One is that millions of years ago they were washed down to Seattle and Oakland to Cam Ranh to carry such equipment. the sea along African rivers, such as the Orange, then carried Bay. The legislation would apply to along the coast by currents and wave action until they settled In addition to the trans-oceanic vessels operating in all U.S. waters in the sediment on the ocean bottom. sailings, the company's two-year, except north of Baton Rouge on The other theory states that finding diamonds on the ocean $70 million contract with the Mil­ the Mississippi River and its trib­ bottom is logical since land adjacent to the shore has rock forma­ itary Sea Transportation Service utaries and on the Great Lakes. tions running through it which often contain diamonds. It is calls for another containership The Great Lakes, it is pointed out, assumed that these diamond bearing rock formations extend out which will shuttle between Cam already has a multi-channel radio into the sea. Ranh Bay, Saigon and Qui Nhcm. system in operation. Buccaneers of Old Missed Booty Beneath Their Feet Bridge-to-Bridge Radio Gear Urged For Large Vessels Sea-Lai^ Begins Oakland Service To Vietnam r' r Honey Perkins Miss. Problems of concern to ship­ ping in the Gulf ports were dis­ cussed. Grain shipments through the port of New Orleans have in­ creased considerably in the past week with the following ships calling here and loading grain: the Marore, Chllore, Santore, Penn Transporter, Penn Exporter, Yel­ lowstone, and the Rambam. Now being added to the Lower Mississippi River area—the ex­ port grain capital of the world— is a three-million bushel grain ele­ vator at Reserve, La. The South Louisiana Port Commission is building the elevator which will have an annual handling capacity of 75 million bushels. Now beached, but looking for­ ward to a regular run out of this port is Donald Beck, whose last ship was the Alcoa Voyager on the Waterman North Europe run. Joseph Savoca, who last shipped on the Del Oro on a trip to West Africa, is waiting for a Boat­ swain's slot on any ship on any run. Houston Juan Gutierrez is set for a job in the engine department now that his vacation at home is over. Juan Rodriguez is looking for a job on the Inger because she's the "best ship in the Gulf." Mobile F. E. Edmonds, who has been shipping from the Gulf area for the last twenty years in all deck ratings from AB to chief mate and makes his home here, is just off the Claiborne. He last shipped as mate on the Puerto Rico run. Andy Thompson, who also is a native of this port, has been ship­ ping from here for the last twentyfive years in all deck ratings. His last trip was to Vietnam on the Hattiesburg Victory. Andy has a son serving in Vietnam. Clarence E. Roney is back after nearly seven months on the Af­ rican run aboard the Del Monte. After a short rest, Clarence will be ready to go. John Forgette has just com­ pleted several short runs to South America aboard the Del Mar as third electrician. He is married and makes his home in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. J. C. Steele is now ready to ship out after having been unfit for duty for several months. He's look­ ing for a steward's job. �August 4, 1967 SEAFARERS by Frank Orozak, West Coast Representative The SIUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers Local 1 voted last week to accept the California and Hawaiian Sugar Refinery Company's public recommendation offer to end the 43-day strike at Crocket, California. The workers voted 633 to 200 in favor of the offer, after the new package received the endorsement of the sugar worker's ne­ ocrat and Republican Judge Mil­ gotiating committee. The agree­ ton Marks. The SIU supports ment shows a 15-10-10 across the Burton in this race, which will board increase in wages over a determine which party will con­ three-year period, with the 15 trol the State Senate. Shipping is good in this area cents retroactive to February 1, and we expect more of the same in the coming weeks. Wilmington Combs 1967, the expiration date of the old contract. Also included is a non-contrib­ utory health and welfare plan in the third year of the contract, plus a new pension plan, new sever­ ance pay and contract clauses for arbitration on new equipment and methods put into effect. Also covered are overtime procedures, grievance procedures, substitute holidays for holidays falling on Saturday, a worker's safety com­ mittee and liability coverage of employees when driving company vehicles. San Francisco In a primary election, held on July 18, San Franciscans elimi­ nated city supervisor William Blake from the race to determine the successor to the late State Senator Eugene McAteer. The race is now between State Assemblyman John Burton, Dem­ Page Eleven Railroad's Freight Rate Increase Encounters Widespread Opposition The Pacific Coast Bubar LOG Shipping is active and we ex­ pect this situation to continue for awhile. Arthur Pricks stopped by the hall to pick up overtime sheets. He serves as ship's delegate aboard the Arippa. Arthur found time to say hello to friends in the area. Jessie Puckett, who is on an SIU pension, is visiting relatives here. Jessie lives in the East, but told us he might make the West his permanent home. Seattle Thomas Bubar is looking for an Alaskan run after spending some time in dry dock. His last job was as AB on the Summit. He told us he really appreciated the mo ^ received in sick bay. Tom UiiuKs it's one of the finest benefits any maritime union ever had. L. W. Combs took an AB's job on the Kenyon Victory, which is heading for Vietnam. His last job was on the Steel Designer. W. L. Everett, a 20-year SIU man, will be ready to ship out soon. His last job was as chief steward aboard the Seattle. Sailing Ship, 1800 Years Old Salvaged From Thames River British archaeologists have proved that an ancient ship, found under layers of silt on the floor of the Thames River four years ago and believed to be 1,800 years old, is the oldest known sailing ship in northwestern Europe. According to archaeologist Peter Marsden, of London's Guild­ hall Museum, the ancient 55-footlong craft was a Roman-English Roman vessels and with high barge that was carrying a cargo stems and sterns. The hulls of of building stones up the Thames these wooden ships are described River when it was accidently as being so solid that when the sunk, probably in a storm. Romans attempted to sink the The stones which the barge vessels in battle, they found it was carrying are believed to have almost impossible to do. been destined for the wall with Below decks, the ships had which the Romans, for centuries, great oak beams that were a foot surrounded "Londinium," the an­ wide and fastened with iron bolts cient Roman capital of England as thick as a man's thumb. The and the site of present day Lon­ ships did not employ slaves at don. oars, as did the Roman ships, but Julius Caesar's legions invaded instead depended solely on sail Britain in 54 B.C. and Marsden for propulsion. Some of the believes that Caesar might have ship's timbers weighed as much been referring to the "Thames- as half a ton. ship" when commenting in his Among the interesting relics writings on how vessels built by found in the barge, when it was the Veneti, a Celtic tribe that once raised from the Thames, was a inhabited northwest Gaul (now small Roman bronze coin from France) differed from those of the the time of the Emperor Domitian, Romans. The Veneti style of ship­ minted in Rome in 88-89 A.D. It was found in the socket which building was common to Celtic received the mast of the ship and tribes that lived on both sides of was evidently placed there for the English Channel. good luck, in accord with the Caesar's writings describe the ancient sailor's superstition, a su­ Veneti ships as being built of oak perstition which is still followed with flatter bottoms than those of to this day. WASHINGTON—A proposal submitted by the nation's railroads calling for sweeping selective rail rate hikes has generated massive opposition from maritime labor, virtually every major indus­ try, regional area, trade association, industry association and port group that would be affected, including the United States ^ thority and the Virginia State ports. The southem railroads Government. Ports Authority. The ports have hr.ve generally requested fewer In making their opposition accused the railroads of trying to and smaller rate increases than clear to the Interstate Commerce upset the delicate competitive bal­ have the Northern railroads. Commission, the groups blasted ance between the northern and The U.S. Department of Agri­ the proposed rate hikes and their southern ranges of ports by pro­ culture was highly critical of rail­ selective nature. Many critics also posing smaller rate increases for road claims that higher wage costs hinted that the railroads had doc­ southern ports than for northern justify the proposed rate increases. tored their financial statistics to make it appear that rate hikes are justified when in actuality they are not. As the LOG went to press, the Interstate Commerce Commlsnon had given the railroads permission to raise their freight rates 3 per cent, or about $300 million a year. Full details on the freight rate increase will be carried in the next issue of the Seafarers Log. The proposed rail rate hikes would apply to virtually every commodity moving in interstate commerce, both bulk and general cargoes and including coal, ores, agricultural products, livestock, raw materials, manufactured goods, etc. The general overall rate boost would be about 3 per cent, but on certain selected com­ modities moving to and from cer­ tain regional areas, the increase would be either less than this fig­ ure, or of such a special nature that, it is charged, the rates would be discriminatory against certain areas, commodities or industries. For instance, the Lake Carriers Association vigorously attacked a heavier increase on the rail por­ tion of rail-water movements, which it charges is designed to squeeze the water carriers out of the market. The lake carriers pointed out that this is just an­ other phase of the long-standing railroad tactics of eliminating waterborne competition by means of selective rail rate cuts. The selective nature of the pro­ posed rail rate hikes ran into bit­ ter opposition from many northem port associations, including the North Atlantic Ports Associa­ tion, the Port of New York Au- Baby Sub Routs Rude Swordfisb Alvin, the baby submarine of the research vessel Lulu, docked at Charleston recent­ ly and its three man crew told | of a duel with a 200-pound i| swordfish in the Gulf Stream. The crewmen said the Al­ vin was settling on the Blake Plateau off the Georgia coast when the fish attacked their baby sub without so much as an "En Garde." The thrust of the swordfish was so powerful that the fish pierced the outer separator of the sub and became stuck to the ship. The Alvin .surfaced with the fish attached and was taken aboard the Lulu where the deep sea dueller was dis­ engaged from the vessel. The duel over, the sword was kept as a trophy and the vanquished loser was served to the twenty-man crew of the Lulu. Right-wing Smear Tactics Used Against Senator Church Through smear tactics and a formal Recall Petition, Radical right-wing leaders in Idaho are engaging in an all-out effort to unseat that state's liberal Democratic senator, Frank Church, because of his views on the Vietnam war and his support of the U.S.-Soviet Consular Treaty. Although John Birch Society leaders, typically, deny having any connection with the campaign, it smacks strongly of methods used by Birchers and has the open backing of a similar group, the Liberty Lobby. The attack on Church, financed by a wealthy right-wing Californian who says he might also make like attempts toward still­ ing the public voices of Senators William Fulbright of Arkansas and Wayne Morse of Oregon, involves the distribution of lieloaded literature to the public as well as the recall petition itself. In the petition, addressed to the Secretary of State for the State of Idaho, the promoters demand that Church be recalled "by the people" and a special election be called for the following reasons: "1. Senator Church has consistently opposed military meas­ ures which would help win the war in Vietnam and save the lives of hundreds of Americans dying in Vietnam each week the war continues. "2. At a time when Americans are being killed in Vietnam by Russian bullets fired from Russian guns. Senator Church, contrary to the best interests of the citizens of Idaho, has sup­ ported the Soviet Consular Treaty thereby giving aid and com­ fort to the Soviet Union." Church is by no means alone in his position on the Vietnam war and the treaty referred to has already been approved by Senate vote, so his support of it is not unique. Also, there is some doubt as to the legal possibility of recalling a U.S. Senator under the Constitution and very little chance' that the more than 25,000 signatures sought by the petition could be obtained. Obviously, the real reason behind the movement against Church is an effort on the part of right wingers to harass, smear and silence him—and perhaps damage his chances for re-election in 1968. If such is the case, and the facts indicate that it is, the recall attempt may be in the nature of a trial balloon launched by right-wing leaders with an eye to using the same technique in other areas—civil rights, civil liberties or anything else they are opposed to. Traditional Pattern Denial of involvement by Birch leaders—even though they admit that some of their individual members may be taking part—is to be expected. It is part of their pattern of operation. The Birch Society rarely involves itself but rather, in its Blue Book, encourages members to "organize fronts—little fronts, big fronts, temporary fronts, permanent fronts, all kinds of fronts" for the Society. The book advises that the most effective fronts are the temporary ones—organized to accomplish one purpose and then quit—and emphasizes that there should be "some fading out and new ones coming in all the time." The recall action against Church incorporates all of these elements. The "front" sprang up over night and is called the "Victory in Vietnam Committee." It has strong right-wing support, including Liberty Lobbists, and circulates smear-laden propaganda. It is impossible to positively establish direct connection be­ tween the recall and the Birch Society but at least two members of the Idaho Birch Society are known to be prime movers in the effort. One of the original instigators of the move withdrew his name with the charge that the Birch Society is behind it and that he had been misled about the purpose of the recall. Another indication of Birch involvement is the fact that the first announcement of the recall petition was in the pages of the weekly Yakima, Washington, "Eagle," long an expounder of the Birch line. One of the paper's contributors, rightist writer Ronald Rankin, has been hard at work in Idaho and other nearby western states for the last three years. �Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Six More Seafarers Join I Growing SlU Pension Ranks! Bowman Dolsen Knetchel Brewer The names of six additional Seafarers have been added to the list of those who are receiving SIU pension benefits. The latest additions to the pension roster are Charles Bowman, Alexander Dolsen, Felix Knetchel, Anson ^ Brower, Carl Hoogenwerf and bridgeman. He lives in Point Pleasant, N.J., with his wife, Lucy. William Collins. Collins was employed by the Penn­ Charles Bowman joined the SIU sylvania Railroad. He is a native in Chicago. He sailed with the of New York City. Great Lakes Towing Company for 29 years. Bowman is a resident of Chicago with his wife, Anna. Alexander Dolsen joined the Union in Detroit. He sailed as line­ man and he was employed by the Great Lakes Towing Co. Dolsen lives in Detroit with his wife, Margaret. Ralph Miller, Jr., 41: Brother Felix Knetchel sailed on Great Miller died May 27, 1967, aboard Lakes ships as deckhand and oiler. the Inger in the vi­ He joined the union in Toledo and cinity of the Canal lives in that city with his wife, Zone. Seafarer Sophia. He was employed by Miller was a Great Lakes Towing. member of the engine depart­ ment and joined the Union in the port of NewYork. Born in Denver, he lived in Houston. Miller served in the U.S. Navy for two years. Surviving is his wife, Louetta. Burial was in Houston. Final Departures • » Hoogenwerf CoDins Anson Brower sailed as a deck­ hand on railway tugs operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. He joined the union in New York. Brower lives in Staten Island with his wife, Hildegrade and has al­ ways made his home there. Carl Hoogenwerf was employed by the New York Central Rail­ road as a deckhand. Born in Hol­ land, he now lives in Fairview, N.J., with his wife, Germaine. He joined the Union in New York City. William Collins joined the Un­ ion in New York and sailed as a Hugh Dick, 79: Brother Dick died on July 5, in Jersey City, N. J., from heart disease. He was born in Kearney, N. J. and joined the Union in New Orleans. Dick sailed as a bed room steward on SlU-contracted passenger vessels since 1940. At the time of death, he was on an SIU pension. His last ship was the Maiden Creek. Sur­ viving is his wife, M*argaret Dick, of Tom's River, N. J. Isthmian Holding Gear Isthmian Lines has informed the LOG that it is currently hold­ ing gear belonging to the Seafarers listed below at Pier 39, San Francisco, Calif. Men whose names appear can contact the com­ pany at the following address: States Marine-Isthmian Agency, Inc., 100 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif. -X/ - Name James Ackerman John C. Bamett H. L. Bremlett David Caldwell Joseph Carr Ted Clay Jose Colon Connie L. Eaves Hany H. Harper C. Hudson Harry King Donald O'Brien Warren Owens Albert Schwartz Howard Wright ^ Former Ship Steel Fabricator Steel Architect No Vessel Indicated Steel Flyer Steel Worker Steel Recorder No Vessel Indicated No Vessel Indicated No Vessel Indicated No Vessel Indicated No Vessel Indicated Steel Recorder No Vessel Indicated Steel Worker Steel Maker ,r:_~ Seafarer Palenrar Makes the Climb To Top of SIU Upgrading Ladder Seafarer George Palencar, 27, is a SIU pacemaker. He was one of the first to upgrade to AB through the union's upgrading program and began attending the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship Deck Officers Training Program shortly after the course was begun. Ironically, he never thought of going to sea as a ^ youngster, and joined the SIU as an AB. His main interest today entered the upgrading school in because jjoth his older brothers is "to advance himself in the Sea­ 1964. His ship, the Steel Navi­ farers as much as possible," ac­ gator (Isthmian) stopped at many were seafarers. cording to George. "I'm trying to ports long enough to give George It all started when his eldest get him to apply to the mate's an opportunity to sample many brother, Andrew, 35, made two peoples and cultures. "Singapore school," George told the LOG. trips with the SIU during the George followed in his broth­ was great," he said of the interna­ summer of 1953. At the time he ers' footsteps, becoming a Sea­ tional port that is called the cross­ was on vacation from Pratt In­ farer in 1958, at the age of 18. roads of the Pacific. Manila was stitute in Brook­ Like Andrew, George started in another port that he enjoyed see­ lyn. Andrew went ing. Indonesia was the one coun­ the steward department, but then on to get his de­ try he really disliked. Unfortu­ gree, as well as a he followed Leonard into the deck nately, the Steel Navigator had to Master's degree department. "I didn't care for the spend a month there. from Columbia, steward department; I was too As soon as the SIU started the and now teaches young," he says, explaining that art at Coughlin working outdoors under all con­ AB upgrading program, George High School in ditions presented more of a chal­ decided that he wanted to avail himself of the opportunity to ad­ Wilkes-Barre, Pa. lenge for him than working in the Paleocar vance himself as a seaman. With­ The next eldest galley. One of the highlights of his six in a few weeks he had his AB's of the three Palencar brothers, Leonard, 32, followed in An­ years as an ordinary seaman was endorsement. "The instruction was very good," George told the drew's footsteps, sailing with the sailing on a 76-day voyage with LOG. SIU to work his way through his brother Leonard, who was also Kings College, which he attended an OS at the time. The two broth­ The highpoint of his three years for three years after his discharge ers made the intercoastal trip to­ as an AB was the seven months he from the Marine Corps. Kings gether in 1960. Though George spent aboard the Hurricane on College in Wilkes-Barre is run by and Leonard enjoyed shipping to­ the European run. He spent time the same Jesuit teaching order gether, they never managed to get in Rotterdam, Bremerhaven and that administers Notre Dame Uni­ the same ship af the same time other Northern European ports. versity, and the two schools ex­ again. The voyage originated in "The food, the night life and the change teachers and other re­ New York. people are great in those ports," sources. Although Leonard is a The trip that George considers George told the Log. He returned "genius," according to George, he the best one he made as an OS to the Steel Navigator as an AB, left school without graduating to was an around-the-world voyage sailing to Honolulu, which he en­ sail with the SIU. Today he sails that he completed just before he joyed. Another interesting trip he made was one to the Persian Gulf. Program Expanded Last December the SIU once again expanded the educational facilities for its members by in­ augurating the Harry Lundeberg Michael Swearingen, born Ross Fernandez, born March School of Seamanship Deck Offi­ March 16, 1967, to the Barney S. 22, 1967, to the Juan V. Fernan­ cers Training Program. George Palencer again took the oppor­ Swearingens, Jacksonville, Fla. dezes, Seattle, Washington. tunity his union offered to up­ ^ grade himself, applying for ad­ Louis Dewayne Cox, born Feb­ Matthew Kelly, born April 30, mission to the school as soon as 1967, to the Thomas W. Kellys, ruary 11, 1967, to the Jimmy the news was out. Coxes, Amite, Louisiana. Mobile, Alabama. He was accepted. George, like all Seafarers who attend the Candy Lee Vincent, born Robert Hoven, born April 4, school, was provided with room, 1967, to the Iver J. Hovens, Supe­ January 22, 1967, to the Hubert board and a weekly stipend. Vincents, Jr.,. Westlake, Louisiana. rior, Wisconsin. George attended the school for ^ two-and-a-half ^months and then Deborah Repsch, bom June 11, Michael Feagin, born June 28, began sitting for his mate's li­ 1967, to the Jack Repschs, Phila­ cense. The test covers navigation, 1967, to the Sam Feagins, Lynn- delphia, Pa. wood, Washington. rules of the road, aids in naviga­ <|> tion, chart navigation, instruments Ronald Ragas, Jr., bom June and accessories, tides and currents, Daniel V. Grimes, born May 1, 22, 1967, to the Donald Ragas, ocean winds and weather, radar, 1967, to the Jesse V. Grimes, Har- New Orleans, La. fire fighting, lifesaving, signaling, risburg, Illinois. rules and regulations, nautical as­ — — tronomy, flags, and many other Blanca & Elena Lawson, born Julie Diane Dolron, born April June 20, 1967, to the Arthur areas. Like most of the Seafarers prepared by the Harry Lundeberg 21, 1967, to the Rodney E. E. Lawsons, Brownsville, Texas. School, George passed the Coast Doirons, Houston, Texas. <|> Guard exam. He now holds a —— William G. Moore, born Janu­ third mate's license. Merlda Smith, born April 25, ary 19, 1967, to the William G. As for the future, George wants 1967, to the Jack M. Smiths, Belle Moores, Houston, Texas. to sail as a third mate and eventu­ Chasse, La. ally go on to get a second mate's PORiIGN PAfOm license. "I want to advance my­ ^ LEAVi CLEAN SHIR self as much as I can," he ex­ Frank Fletcher, born June 11, SeMarers are reminded that plained. 1967, to the Frank Fletchers, when they leave a ship after George Palencer was born and Laurel Springs, N.J. articles expire in a Iprei^ port, raised in Kingston, Pa., a suburb the obligation to leave a clean <|>—— of Wilkes-Barre. Single, he makes ship for the next crew is the his home in Kingston with his Janna Ellis, born June 12, 1967, same as in any Stateside port. mother and brother Leonard. His to the Thomas Ellises, Beaumont, Attention to details of house­ Texas. father passed away. Two of his keeping and effoi ts to main interests are baseball and qiwrters, messropnts a fishing. "A real gentleman" is working spaces clean Michael McGee, born May 19, how a Seafarer who sailed with 1967, to the Donald Wayne Mchim on the Hurricane described Gees, Houton, Texas. him. T 4, • August 4, 1967 �SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen SlU-Manned Ship on Vietnam Ran Overcomes Hardships to finish Trip "Everything went along very \vell on the Seatrain Savannah (Seatrain), according to Meeting Secretary James Prestwood. "Most of the crew is getting off, leaving old timers like Roy (Catfish) Evans, (Beach Comber) Leniz and Pete (Whip) Morris to carry on. Our best to all Brothers, wherever they may be and may ^ they have smooth sailing," The ship is on the India run and rican ports before coming home Prestwood reported. Stanley a New Orleans payoff is scheduled. to New Orleans. Ship's treasury totals $28.10. It is hoped that Lowrey, ship's delegate, was work will get started shortly on thanked for his fine job as was the Bum D. Elliott, an SIU veteran an awning aft. steward department. Seafarers of 24 years, was flown back from were reminded to , . Vietnam recently turn cots in to the and is now in Crewmembers on the Antinous steward before Norfolk Marine (Waterman) "greatly appreciated" departing the Hospital where he the moving pic­ ship. Some dis­ underwent a ma­ tures furnished in puted overtime jor operation. Quinhon by U. S. was settled to the The LOG re­ Representative crew's satisfac­ ceived the news Sturgis. Meeting tion, meeting from Brother Chairman How­ chairman Roy Douglas Reyn­ Prestwood Evans informed Elliott ard Menz said the olds, who is re­ films helped pass the LOG. The vessel had to leave tired in Baltimore. He says that many hours and two crewmembers behind due to Brother Elliott "will be hospital­ the men were very injuries. Evans wrote that replace­ ized for some time and I am sure Menz grateful for the ments were taken on overseas. he would greatly appreciate hear­ trouble he took to get them. A. J. ing from any of his SIU friends." Kubersld said the Steward Depart­ ment, all department delegates and The responsibility of Seafarers Charles Shirah, meeting secre­ the ship's delegate, performed very was explained to new crewmem-. bers on the Bea­ tary on the Robin Hood (Moore- well during the voyage. Kuberski McCormack), re­ reports that the bosun and a FWT ver Victory (Vic­ ports that "every­ were hospitalized during the voy­ tory) during their one has added a age. The payoff was in Beaumont, recent voyage. few inches around Texas. Meeting Chair­ the waist", thanks man Frank Rod­ to the efforts of riguez reports. the Steward De­ Meeting Secretary T. G. BeaRodriguez ex­ partment. C. K. trous writes that the Traifeiglobe plained to the Bowles has been (Hudson) has re­ new men the im­ Powell elected ship's dele­ ceived a new portance of co-op­ Bowles gate, according to washing machine eration. Chief Electrician C. O. Ed Johnston, meeting chairman. and is now at­ Powell, reported that the stove T. R. Danzey was hospitalized tempting to find a was repaired. in Germany and Donald Pruett suitable television left the ship in Belgium due to a set. The washing death in the family. Flowers were machine has to be A. E. Wood was elected ship's sent to the family by the crew. converted from delegate on the Platte (Platte AC to DC, ac­ — — Transport) and Morrison cording to BeaSeafarers "know "Fishing is not so good in Afri­ we have a man can waters," Meeting Chairman trous. A collection will be taken who will repre­ Roy Lee reports to reimburse ship's delegate Joe sent us". Meet­ from the Del Rio Morrison for some phone calls to ing Chairman G. (Delta). However, Yokohama. The remainder will be Trosclair reports Seafarers R. De- added to the ship's fund. The ship that Wood will franza and L. is on the Vietnam run and a pay­ back the crew's Pappas have a off is expected in Okinawa. Some interest. Meeting supply of Ameri­ disputed overtime but no beefs re­ Fulford Secretary L. Blancan shrimp and ported. are hoping that chard writes that S. Fulford was the "fish want a elected to serve as deck delegate. Meeting Chairman Hans Peter­ Defranza change of diet." sen reports from the Achilles A few hours of disputed overtime reported in the Deck Department, Meeting Secretary J. Tujague (Burbank) that crewmembers but in general, a smooth voyage. writes that the ship will visit Afvoted unanimous­ —»x*— Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No, 8 ly to take up a collection for ad­ ditional reading material. Robert Lasso was elected ship's delegate, according to Bob Porter, meeting secretary. Porter Petersen said that all hands chipped in to clean up the pantry. Please include Idents on Pictures to LOG The eighth class of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating students to take the SlU's lifeboat course have their picture taken in front of the school's admittance office, through which they passed a short time ago. They will soon qualify for a lifeboat ticket. Seated (l-r) are: Roland Hughes, Robert L. King, Dan Callahan, Bill Pierce, Larry Morgan and Bruce Shopbell. In the second row are: Tommy Vinciguera, David McDermott, Ken Hill, Joaquin Arias, Edward Haber, Jerry Effinger and Instructor Ami Bjornsson. In the last row are: Richard Henderson, Thomas Walker, Ronald Sawer, James Marcum, Charles Roberts and Mark Reckeweg. Seafarers who send in pic­ tures to the LOG are urged to please include identifications of Seafarers and any other individuals included in the picture. In the past few weeks, the LOG has received many fine pictures of SIU crews which unfortunately did not include identifications. The LOG would like to run as many pictures of SIU crews as they receive and identifi­ cations are necessary. The LOG recently received this story from Brother Stanley Lowery of his last two trips aboard the Seatrain Savannah, which is shuttling across the Pacific to and from Vietnam. His story reflects his pride in being a Seafarer and his ability to take fust about everything in stride. Well, here we are aboard the 35-year-old greyhound of the sea, the Seatrain Savannah, running to Saigon and other ports in Viet­ nam. The name "greyhound" applies only to this trip, as last voy­ age we ran into everything in ^ the books that can happen to bang-up job and the cooks are on the ball at all times, supplying a ship. plenty of goodies. It's nothing like We left Baltimore on Dec. 6, the last trip, when we had a rough 1966, and sprung a leak in the time of it. In fact I don't even fuel oil tanks that got into the like to think about the sad case. lower hold. We had a few old-timers aboard We went on to Panama from in the steward and deck depart­ there and blew a boiler just before ments. The men in the black gang we got to the ca­ really did a good job. nal. Sailing along on a wing and a prayer, water and oil began to build up in the lower hold from leaks. We were holed up in the shipyard in Colon for six days, undergoing re­ pairs, and then we left for Cali­ fornia and the shipyard again. We were there for 11 days. While in the shipyard they got the water out of the lower holds but left the oil. Here we changed the crew al­ most completely and off we went again. While on the way to Viet­ nam we began taking on water and oil from more leaks. By the time we arrived in Saigon we had about three feet of water and oil in the lower holds. After some bickering and hell-raising the GI's started unloading us—after the big brass cooled them off. After complete discharge we went to Okinawa, where they put 150 men to cleaning the lower holds. After a hectic 43-day crossing we wound up in Savannah shipyard. After a few days there she was patched up and almost as good as new. As I said, a greyhound of the sea. We crewed up in Savannah and we set sail for' ports of call in Baltimore, Norfolk and New Orleahs, with everything going fine. We left New Orleans, the last port of call in the U.S., and after ar­ riving at the Panama Canal the first thing we did was run aground after going through the first set of locks. No damage was done, so the tug pulled us off and we set sail for Yokohama, a bunkering port. One thing that has made this trip a lot easier for us all is the chief steward, Jimmie Prestwood, and the two cooks, George Werst and E. Ritchie. Jimmie is doing a .SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N. v. 1.232 MARGARETT BROWN (Bloomfield), June 10 — Chairman, John Moss; Sec­ retary, Robert Outlaw. Brother Roy Guild was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Disputed OT in deck and steward department. Complaint was made about the stale cigarattes aboard. Ship should be sprayed for roaches. Vote of thanks to the steward department for doing a fine job without a steward. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pioneer Mari­ time). June 18 — Chairman, Malcolm M. Cross: Secretary, Jimmie Bartlett. $28.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks for movies shown. Vote of thanks to the steward department for job well done. Vote of thanks to Captain Fryer for a job well done. Vote of thanks to wipers for keeping engine department's room clean. SACRAME^JTO (Sacramento Trans­ port). June 18 — Chairman, V. Fergusa: Secretary, D. Sacher. No beefs reported by department delegates. Request made for another air conditioner in the crews messhall. DEL MONTE (Delta). June 25 — Chairman, D. H. Gemeiner; Secretary, Albert G. Espeneda. No beefs reported DIGHST MEETINGS m by department delegates. One room in engine department needs painting. $2.00 in ship's fund.. Vote of thanks to the department delegates for a job well done. Discussion on food ; it is too salty. PECOS (Oriental Export), June 25— Chairman, W. A. Kuchta; Secretary, C. E. Turner. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Discussion on fans and who is to order them. Everyone was asked to help keep the washing machine and dryer clean and also the library and the areas around these places. CHOCTAW VICTORY (Columbua Steamship). July 1—Chairman, F. Timmons: Secretary, F. Timmons. Brother F. Timmons was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Suggestion made to have an electric hot water urn put in the crew pantry. Also to obtain 5 new chairs for recreation room. See patrolman about fixing chain rails on deck by #1 hatch. ,s i , ' I ' ' • I f woolcl like tq recdv^, the SEAFARERS L I name on your mailing list. fFrinf informotion) I STREcT AJJURt^ J CITY please pyt lYiy -"J -v STATE........ ZIP.. » �August 4, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen Let's Help the Migratory Workers Boyd's Report Fosters Decay To the Editon For a long time now the migratory workers in the West have been fighting for the right to organize and bargain col­ lectively and thus join the mainstream of American life. AFL-CIO President Meany was a witness at the recent hearings by the Senate subcom­ mittee on migratory labor, which was considering extend­ ing to farm workers the basic right under the National Labor Relations Act granting bargain­ ing rights. He made it clear that the AFL-CIO considers such a move long overdue, and that physical abuse and unconstitu­ tional arrest of striking farm workers by Texas Rangers and other Texas law officers had given new evidence of an ur­ gent need to bring our farm workers under the National La­ bor Relations Act. . It is gratifying to know that labor has powerful allies in the persons of Senators Ralph W. Yarborough of Texas, Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts and Harrison A. Williams Jr. of New Jersey. The three Demo­ crats who attended the hear­ ing gave President Meany's re­ marks a warm response and made it clear that they agreed. Other allies helped the AFLCIO president in his fight on be­ half of the Western migratory workers. Many of these were part of the Texas community. President Meany submitted to the subcommittee earlier re­ ports on the situation by three Texas State Senators, the Texas advisory committee to the United States Civil Rights Com­ mission, and the Social Action Department of the Texas Catholic Bishops of Texas. President Meany said the re­ ports documented • "a dark chapter" in which the workers were being beaten and jailed for trying to organize a union, and faced with policemen who made common cause with em­ ployers against strikers lacking legal rights to demand collec­ tive bargaining. , Another great ally in the cur­ rent struggle was complimented by President Meany. It was Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz, who had moved to pro­ hibit struck farms in Texas from hiring Mexican nationals and other alien scab workers to break the strikes, only the day before Meany's testimony. Secretary Wirtz took ad­ vantage of a Federal regulation that went into effect the day he took his action. The regulation bars so-called "green card" holders from working at a struck farm unless they were employed at the farm at the time the strike began. The certification action was a great victory for the 150,000 farm workers in Starr County and for the AFL-CIO United Farm Workers organizing com­ mittee. Let's all work and pray for another victory in the form of legislation giving the farm workers the right to organize and better their lot. The United Farm Workers needs support, in word and deed, from all members of AFL-CIO unions. Michael Ansairo To the Editor: I read your article about Congressman John J. Rooney's pledge to oppose any program of building American-flag ves­ sels in foreign shipyards a cou­ ple of months ago. The article did a great service, I think, in recapitulating the report on shipping issued in 1965 by the Governmental Interagency Maritime Task Force which was headed up by Alan S. Boyd, now head of the Depart­ ment of Transportation. Representative Rooney called the report "a blueprint for maritime disaster." This pro­ gram still seems to guide the administration's policy toward the American merchant marine. I think all Seafarers should be familiar with this dangerous program, in order to know what they are up against. The report called for a re­ duction of shipboard employ­ ment from 47,140 down to 26,675 by 1985. The report also asked for a reduction of our merchant fleet by 185 ships by 1985, and called for the phasing out of all passenger ships, including combination vessels, by that time. Rooney praised the President for rejecting the report's pro­ posals and urged the Executive Department to submit to Con­ gress its own program for mari­ time growth not decay. Let's hope some support from the administration is forthcoming. Kent Thurmond i l ira To Tbe Bditor McNamara Hostile To Merchant Marine To the Editor: Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara has shown once again that he is filled with hos­ tility toward the American merchant marine. First, it was his Fast De­ ployment Logistics ship plan, which would have served no purpose but to take appropria­ tions from our merchant ma­ rine building program and to usurp a function—carrying war supplies—traditionally reserved for our merchant fleet. McNamara's latest brain­ child was to propose to open the protected coastal oil trade to foreign-flag tankers. He re­ cently granted a "secret waiver" of restrictions confining coast­ wise shipping to United Statesflag ships at the request of the Mobil Oil Company, which wanted to use foreign-flag ships because of a supposed shortage of ships to handle domestic oil traffic. The fact is that there were idle American tankers in pri­ vate hands and in the reserve fleet and that consequently there was no need for Secretary McNamara to exercise his emergency powers to grant a waiver. Fortunately, he decided to scuttle the idea. I think the SIU and the other maritime unions should keep on their guard against attempts by the administration in Wash­ ington to scuttle the American merchant marine. Oscar Grant Joan Crawford Asks SIU Steward To Accompany Her to USO Dinner A twist of fate prevented Seafarer Joe Powers from enjoying the company of veteran screen star Joan Crawford for an evening. The two are old friends, and when Brother ^wers, who lives m New Orleans, got in touch with Miss Crawford to tell her that he was m New York, she asked him to escort her to a dinner honor­ ing Martha Raye. The dinner was being given by the USO of New York City at the Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center, honoring Miss Raye as "1967 Worqan of the Year." Miss Raye had spent 14 months enter­ taining troops in Vietnam. Miss Crawford is honorary chairman of the Woman of the Year Commit­ tee and is a vice president of the USO of New York City. She is the widow of Alfred N. Steele, late president of the PepsiCola Corporation. Mr. Steele died in 1959. Miss Crawford had hurt her foot a month before the fete. She made a quick recovery, however, Seafarer Joe Powers (rear) gives a friendly greeting to comedi­ and "fully intended to go." At the enne-singer Martha Raye (left), guest of honor at a USO dinner. last minute she was prevented Seated at the same table are General Omar Bradley and his wife. from attending by a relapse the night before the occasion. So Chairman of the Bulova Watch chief steward, he has made his Brother Powers went alone. home in New Orleans for many He enjoyed the evening, meet­ Co. years, but plans to move to New Seafarer Joe Powers, 54, joined ing Martha Raye and General of York soon. the SIU in 1942. Sailing as a the Army Omar Bradley and his wife. General Bradley, former SEATBAIM SAVANNAH (Sentrnin); BCD June 2T—CheirChairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs R DKL. July 16—Chairman, Roy Evans; Secre­ I, Mike Dunn; Secretary, E. J. Hand, tary, James R. Prestwood. All disputed of Staff, takes a great interest in puted OX wM eetUed. SXverything ia OT was setUed. No beefs were reported cjiining smoothly with no beefs. Brother bv dennrtment deleflrates. Patrolman to the affairs of the USO. The 74- .gJOfA Dunn WHM tn be contacted about clarifications on sev. and Brother P. T. Turner as year-old retired general is now ^p'a treasurer. eral matters. Vote of thanks to the Vote of thanks was Robert Freeman The Seafarers on the Overseas Rose wish you a speedy recovery from your hospitalization in Viet Nam. <|> Robert Stewmrt Please contact your wife, June Stewart, 743 Best St., Buffalo, N.Y., 14211, as soon as possible. Sam Hall Manning Contact Mrs. Frances Man­ ning, c/o Mrs. Sadie Porrazzo, 4223 17th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11204. Alfred Salem Please get in touch with your wife at 156-B-Propetarious, Pasay City, Philippine Islands. S Richard J. Davis, Jr. Please get in touch with your wife at 8043 Rutland, Detroit, Michigan 48228, as soon as possi­ ble. Robert Freeman Your fellow Seafarers on the Overseas Rose wish you a speedy recovery from your hospitalization in Vietnam. Robert J. Stewart Please contact your wife at 743 Best St., Buffalo, N.Y., 14211, as soon as possible. — Delphis Caron Please contact Newton Sch­ wartz, 500 Branard at Garrott, Houston, Texas, or phone JA 82863, in regard to an important matter. extended to outgoing officen. steward department for a Job well done. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), July 15-~Chairman, Charles Slaiman; Secretary, Edward P. Mallon. No beefk and no deputed reported by department delegates, TRANSNORTHERN (Hudson Wslejv ways), July 2—Chairman, Rudy Mobley; Secretary, Boyd H. Amsbcrry. $18.10 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. STBSL SC3BNTIST (I»ihin»n). June 13—Chsirman, Jack Kdson, Jr.; Secre­ tary, F. S. Omega. $17.14 Jn ship's funi Ko beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. LUCILLE BLOOMFiELD (States Ma-^ rincwUthmlan). June 18—Chairman, A. Arellano; Secretary, J. B. Maltas. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. ' STEEL FABBICATOE (Isibmiart), July 0—Chairman, M. D. Green: Secre­ tary, M. L. Forsbetter. No beefs and ao disputed OT reported by department delegates. Brother Forsbetter was. elected to serve as ship's delegate. WILMAR (Calmar). July 4—Chairman, ,1. Flaherty: SecreUry, G, Hoopes. $82.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department and engine department. Long discussion regarding retirement plan and the $20.00 donaOon to the liOG. Motion was made that the $20.00 LOG donation be put in the retirement plan for those with 20 years sea time, with a $800.00 retirement. IBERVILLE (Waterman), June 24— Chairman. Harold Thomson; Secreta^, William G. Laird. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT was reported. $6.50 in ship s fund. Crew was asked to preserve fr^b water as much as possible during this trip. Question of when ship can take on fresh water supply. OCEANIC VICTOKY (Trans-World), July 11—Chairman, Charles Crossland; Secretary, Robert McNeil. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Some disputed OX in engine department. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Moore-McCormaek), July "0 — Chairman, Hmry Schwartz; Secretary, David Velandra. Ship's delegate Schwartz congratulated the crew on their cooperation during the trip. Crew still interested in having hos­ pital moved in order to make more room so that the fireman and one oiler have a room so that they may get their proper rest. New washing machine is needed for the crew. BEAVER VICTORY (Bulk Transport), June 24—-Chairman, Frank Rodriguer. Jr.: Secretary, C. O. Powell. Most of the repairs were taken care of while ship was in the shipyard. Brother Prank Rodriguez, Jr. was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were repo:^ and everything is running smoothly. Plenty of OT. ; JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vietory Carriers). July 16—Chairman. W. C. Sink; Secretary, K. E. Smith. $1.6<V In ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine gnd steward department. Motion was made to make it part of the contract that foreign articles be reduced to six months duration. Also to bnng the SIU contract up to the standards of other unions by asking for 20-ycar pension plan^ Patrolman to be contacted about getting an ice machine on the ship. PBNN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping), July 16—Chairman, Henry Miller; Sec­ retary, Z. Amarkris. Two men failed to join the ship in Mobile and will be re­ ported to the patrolman. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported. Crew given a vote of thanks for making this a trip. Discussion about getting omcmls of the Union to negotiate a pension plan for members that have enough sea time, regardless of age. ROSWEtiE VICTORY (Bloomfield), July 16—Chairman. H. Rucki; Secretary, G. Pinklea. Ship's delegate report^ that everything is running smoothly. Sugges­ tion made that the three departments form a safety committee. Some disputed OT in deck department. TR£NTON (Sea-Land), July 16— Chairman, S. B. DlMaggio: Sec^ry, J. Cruz. Ship's delegate reported that there were no beefs and everything Is running smoothly. No disputed OT was ireported. Discussed various mattew. M«tlons made that all new ships should have private rootna for the crew. Also, t^t ;a pantryman should be put aboard tm« itype vessel. Arrangements should be ;ma4e for a member of the steward d^ apartment to have a day off when his thirty days are up, at his conyenien<«. Crew "frould like to be notified if a raise in p^y has been negotiated in new contr«i • X' iU , 1- 'i*ty f t I I .4 i LONG BEACH (Sealand), May 28— Chairman, L. Curry; Secretary, K. Bark­ er. Few hours disputed OT in deck de­ partment, otherwise no beefs were re­ ported. Brother R. Hosato was dected to serve as ship's delegate. HALCYON PANTHER (Halcyon), May 14—Chairman, George Storkey; Secretary. James Farouae. No beefs and no disputed OX reported by departnaent- delegateSs KYSKA (Waterman), March Sl-Chairman, 0. Perdue; Secretary, K, IL Canon. One man missed ship in Mobile. Some disputed OT in steward department. BEXGICM VICTORY (Isthmian), May 28—Chairman, Ken Hayes; ®Laronda. $24.00 in ship's fund. No b^a reported by department, del^ai^. Brother Frank Coven waa elected to serve as new ship's deieMto. Crew w asked to cooperate with delegates and keep the noise down. Also help keep the messhall and recr^tton room cl^nKeep cots off the deck. Return all linens. Ship's delegate reported everything run-,, ning smoothly and a very happy shii(>| • thus' far. SEATRAIN^TEXAS (^train — June 28 — Chairman, Michael Smito;! Secretary^ Wright. No beefs reported! by department delegates. See patrolman I atKJUt getting sink in laundjy room.| Ship's d^egnte reported everytbiiMf ning smoothly. . �August 4, 1967 Page Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG UNFAIR LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) <l> Sdtzel-Weller DisdDeries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old EBc" "Cabin StiU," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) \I> Klngsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pre.ssmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) —<!>— Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) FINANCIAL REPORTS. The conitltutlon of the SIU AtUntic. Gulf, Lekee and Inland Waters Oistrlet makes specifle provision for safegruardinK the membership's money and Union flnancee. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are availahle at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AUantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trtistees. All trust fund flnancial records are available at tbe headquarters of the various tnut funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Ehcecutive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. O White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) ^ Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) v|> Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) ^ Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio Perelli Mlnetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cdlars Red Rooster, Greystone, Gnasti, CalwB, F. I., Ikihnno Vermonth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Aug. 15—2:30 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . Aug. 21—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Aug. 23—2:00 p.m. Seattle Aug. 25—2:00 p.m. New York . .Sept. 4—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Sept. 5—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ... Sept 6—2:30 p.m. Detroit Aug. 11—2:30 p.m. Houston Aug. 21—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Aug. 21—2:00 p.m. Alpena Aug. 21—^7:00 p.m. Buffalo Aug. 21—7:00 p.m. Chicago .... Aug. 21—7:00 p.m. Qeveland .. .Aug. 21—7:00 p.m. Duluth Aug. 21—7:00 p.m. Frankfort . .. Aug. 21—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tng and Dredge Region Chicago .... Aug. 15—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Aug. 17—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo Aug. 16—^7:30 p.m. Duluth Aug. 18—^7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. Aug. 18—7:30 p.m. Detnrit Aug.l4—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. Aug. 14—^7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Ai^ 15—5:00 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Sept. 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Sept. 6—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Sept. 7—5:00 p.m. Houston .... Aug. 21—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Aug. 15—10 a.m. & 8 {km. Baltiniore Aug. 16—10 a.in. & 8 p.m. *Noifolk Aug. 17—10 am. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Aug. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Oiieans Aug. 15—7:00 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—7:00 p.m. New York .. Sept 4—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Sept. 5—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ...Sept 6—7:00p.m. tHouston .. .Aug. 11—^7:00 p.m. tMcctlnr held at Labor Tompio, Sanlt St. Marie, Mich. * Mectine held at Labor Temple, Newport Newi. t Meeting held at Galveeton wharves. DIRECTORYof tJNiDN RALLB SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hail EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard • VICE PRESIDENTS LIndsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA. Mich BALTIMORE. Md 475 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 7-6400 127 River St. EL 4-3414 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4700 BOSTON. Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0i40 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. SIU TL 3-7257 IBU TL 3-7257 CHICAGO. Ill 7383 Ewinq Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-7570 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-41 iO FRANKFORT. Mich HOUSTON. Tex JACKSONVILLE. Fla JERSEY CITY. N.J MOBILE. Ala NEW ORLEANS. La VI 3-4741 P.O. Box 207 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No moniee are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SBAFARBRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legrislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their fsmWlies and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD arc entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for tbe benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feds that any of the above rights have been vioiated. or that he has been denied his constitntional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immcdisteiy notify SIU President PanI HaU at headqnartcrs by eertUed mail, return receipt requested. FLORIDIAN (South Atlantic), July 2 TRANSHARTFORD (Hudson Water­ —Chairman. A. Aronica; Secretary, ways), May 25—Chairman. John J. Charles M. Luna. Repair list to be taken Kuias; Secretary, F. J. Whitey Johnson. to the chief mate. Tiles in shower room No beefs report^ by department dele­ have not been fixed. Brother Ruiz re­ gates. Brother Constantino Antoniou was signed as ship's delegate. Crew extended elected to serve as new ship's delegate. vote of thanks to Brother Ruiz for job Steward department gave vote of thanks well done. No beefs reported by depart­ to captain. ment delegates. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Brother Charlie M. MADAKET (Waterman), June 10 — Luna was given praise for his cooking. Chairman, Harry L. Baum. $30.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. PENN VANGUARD (Penn Shipping), July 1—Chairman, H. Fruge; Secretary, PLATTE (Platte Transport). June 25 B. Thornton. No beefs reported by de­ —Chairman. G. Trosclair; Secretary. L. partment delegates. Brother N. Goldfinger Blanchard. Some disputed OT reported was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ by deck department delegate. Brother A. gate. Crew was asked to take better care E. Wood elected to serve as new ship's of cots and linens. Also to return glasses delegate. and cups to the pantry. ANTINOUS (Waterman). June 18— Chairman. Howard Menz; Secretary, A. J. Kuberski. Repair list has been turned in and some of the repairs have been made. Items for slop chest will be taken care of in Yokohama. $12.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Motion made by William Boiling to change present pension retire­ ment plan to a 20 year plan. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Vote of thanks given to department delegates. Many thanks for the movies shown in Quinhon. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Seatrain Lines). May 27 — Chairman, George Quinones; Secretary. Thomas Navarre. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Brother George Quinones was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Ladders will be ordered for top bunks. SAGAMOR HILL (Victory Carriers). June 18—Chairman, Milton Trotman ; Clerk, Gus Skendelas. $39.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion made to elect new ship's delegate. Brother Stanley Gelak was elected to serve as ship's delegate. DEL MUNDO (Delta). June 18 — Chairman, R. E. Stough. Jr.. Secretary. C. G. McLellen. Ship's delegate reported a very good trip. $68.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Water pressure in the shower and drinking systems are very slow. Vote of thanks given to the steward department for job well done. THETTIS (Rye Marine), June 11 — Chairman, Alfred Hirsch: Secretary, Donald McTernan. Some disputed OT reported by engine department delegate. Motion made to have each man put 50<f toward ship's fund on the next payoff. Lemons to be put on table at each meal. BARRE VICTORY (Delta). June 25— Chairman A. Dunne. Jr.. Secretary. T. Spiers. Ship's delegates reported every­ thing running smoothly. We have a clean ship and fine crew. Some disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Motion made to vote 100% for proposed pension plan DEL ORG (Delta), June 18 — Chair­ man, Ralph Taylor; Secretary, W. H. Simmons. Ship's delegate reported that everything is fine and running smoothly. He thanked all hands for their coopera­ tion and for making it a very fine oldtime SIU trip. $24.98 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward depart­ ment. Vote of- thanks was given to the entire steward department, especially to Brother Theodore Harris for his fine baking. Steward thanked all hands for making it a fine trip. All hands are really on the ball. MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers). June 11—Chairman, F. Smith; Secretary. W. Stark. $34.15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT and department policies to be turned over to boarding patrolman. Motion made to have wheel­ man not leave the bridge for other work or duties, and to remain on the bridge at the wheel only. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Discussion held on having ship fumigated. COUER D'ALENE VICTORY (Victory Carriers). April 9 — Chairman. Eddie Potts: Secretary. Duke Gardner. All pretrip beefs were settled by patrolman in San Francisco. Everything is running smoothly. LYNN VICTORY (Victory Carriers). June 16 — Chairman. John Kuchta; Secretary, Harold D. Strauss. It was suggested that the Union try to get MSTS passes for crews serving in the war zone and other military bases, in order to avoid carrying "Z" card. Crew extended a vote of thanks to all depart­ ment delegates and to the steward de­ partment. 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 PENNMAR (Calmar), June 12—Chair­ man. Thomas Snow ; Secretary, Allan K Dobson. Ship's delegate reported every­ thing running smoothly. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Dis­ cussion to have TV fixed. Also to keep recreation room locked • while in foreign ports. Ask for hot water urn to make tea. 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0787 77 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 527-7544 NORFOLK. Va VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pioneer Mari­ time), May 6 — Chairman, Malcolm M. Cross; ^retary, Jimmie Bartlett. Brother Malcolm Cross was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $28.50 in ship's fund. Suggestion made for all department's to keep messhall and pantry clean. 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1872 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2404 S. 4th St. DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif.. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE. Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 227-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA. Japan. . Iseya BIdg.. Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204771 Ext. 281 sent to the ship from Mobile, also in the event spouse is deceased minor children receive benefits until eighteen years of age. Crew was reminded to take care of the washing machines. Reminder to mem­ bers leaving ship to clean their quarters. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), June 22—Chairman, Vertis C. Smith. Have messhall air conditioner fixed in Manila. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Vertis C. Smith was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. BAYLOR VICTORY (Victory Carriers), June 19—Chairman, La Clair: Secretary, J. Calhoun. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Please keep glasses out of sink. Everything running smoothly. BRIGHAM VICTORY (States Marine), July 9—Chairman, William Leighton; Secretary, Laurence Bickell. No beefs reported by department delegates. Dis­ cussion to move drinking fountain from messhall back into passageway to keep visitors from messhall. Brother Sierra was given vote of thanks for handling job. Complaint that there was no hot water while in Bangkok. Also that the menu has been poor throughout most of the trip. DUKE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), June 11—Chairman. Ted Jernigan ; Secre­ tary, Harold Du Cloux. Ship's delegate reported everything OK. $20.00 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks given to ship's delegate for job well done. Toilet valves are not working properly and one shower head needed in deck department. Crew is asked to turn all linens in. �Vol. XXiX No. 16 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 17 NGINEER ratings are being sought by an increasing number of Seafarers who take advantage of the opportunity to enroll in the engineers training school which is operated in New York under the joint auspicies of the SIU and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, District 2. Any qualified SIU member who sails in the Engine Department and is interested in bettering himself and increasing his future income should apply for admission to the school as soon as possible. Licensed engineers who have already graduated from the school now total 168. Complete protection for all pension benefits accumulated under the SIU pension plan is guar­ anteed to all Seafarers who enroll, and their SIU pension will be supplemented in approximately the same amount by the MEBA, District 2 pension plan during the time they sail as engineers. A reciprocal agreement between the SIU and the MEBA also provides that men who sail aboard MEBA, District 2-contracted ships, after obtaining their licenses, need not pay the MEBA'S $1,000 initiation fee arid do not have to drop thei r membership in the SIU if they do not wish to. In addition, welfare benefits are completely covered. There is no cost to the student for training in the engineer's school. To qualify you must be a United States citizen, be at least 19 years old and have 18 months of watchstanding time in the Engine Department to your credit. The period of instruction varies from 30 days up to 90 days and is determined entirely by how quickly you learn. During attendance at the school, room accommodations and meals are provided free of charge and you will receive additional weekly subsistance payments of $110. You will be able to sail as an engineer as soon as you receive your license. Below is a list of the latest applicants who have been approved and accepted for upgrading training in the school. APPLY FOR ENGINEERS LICENSE Willis Addison Raymond Bowman Joe Atchison Jose Castell John Burchinal Jochim Cirrello Antonio Cruz William Conners James Cline Ezekiel Daniels Hector Durarte Melvin Eickmeiur Armond Dunn William Dyal Roy Fifthen John Gala Stanley Gondzar Leonard Higgins Vernon Keene John Lasky Francis Keeley Edmund Len Lucas Lopez George McAIpine Joseph McLaren Clifton Mainers George H. Malinowski Juan Medina John Morrison Robert O'Brien Odd Olsen Andrew Ravettini Thomas Raines Raymond Riemer James Roberts Herbert Rolen Spiridon Perdikis Robert Pionk Walter Pritchett Frank Travis Alberto Velez Walker Ward Clark Wood Robert Wroton Joseph Bekerczky Ronald Hosford Leon Canfield David Wilson Gustavo Osuna Bernard Cassada Alfred De Argo Edward Futch Louis Malta Harold Middleton Rudolph Paletti John Preston Charles Rodela James Reume Vincent Torregrose Harry Watts John Burchinal William Cachola John Cicello John Francis Paul Magner Dalton Morgan James Quinn Walker Ward Elmer Wbeller Leon Canfield Bernard Cassada Harvey Fairbum Richard Makarewicz James Andolsek Members whose names are on this list—and a ny others who may have been notified of their acceptance since the LOG went to press—are requested to get in touch with the school promptly so that schedules can be arranged. Classes will begin at your earliest convenience. For all information regarding the engineers school, write to: The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Or telephone: (212) 499-6565. A convenient application to the school is printed on this page. If you meet the necessary requirements, clip it, fiU it in and start on your way to a promising future as a licensed engineer. y, rife •• i ryiS f/',' • •yrf'ySttifesif ~ � 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 4, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONGRESSMAN URGES GREATER SHARE OF AID CARGOES FOR U.S. SHIPS NEED FOR ‘FULL-TIME’ MARITIME BODY STRESSED BY HALL AT HOUSE HEARINGS MEANY CALL FOR PROMPT ACTION ON LONG-STANDING GRIEVANCES AFL-CIO POLL OF UNION MEMBERSHIP REVEALS SUPPORT FOR GOV’T PROGRAMS OKLAHOMA NEXT TARGET OF R-T-W COMMITTEE U.S. YARDS CAN HANDLE UPGRADING OF MERCHANT FLEET, CONGRESS TOLD RAILROAD’S FREIGHT RATE INCREASE ENCOUNTERS WIDESPREAD OPPOSITION SAILING SHIP, 1800 YEARS OLD SALVAGED FROM THAMES RIVER SEAFARER PALENCER MAKES THE CLIMB TO TOP SIU UPGRADING LADDER JOAN CRAWFORD ASKS SIU STEWARD TO ACCOMPANY HER TO USO DINNER 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 08/04/1967 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. XXIX, No. 16 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ff0347d918cf2af7ec86363c946c6d59.PDF 6df08b5395fc720d4c04a786b765a1da PDF Text Text Vol. XXiX No. 15 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO re reif US Seanitr, all iU WASiBNGTON-^Tte n °^"Sld-iip anyw^" tog ^emam War. according else ii , «« Conimiuee for_^^rt=»5 >o that the nation the world. Dowi^ r,hc Maritime A<i.. "«s»ator ^dr.™al Jatnea »"> _A,inrcbaPt manoe h«i. Snent; Leads World In SMp Scrapping, Lloyd's Rovoab' n, The Soviet |;other giant shi li^ently, this tin ® ^?o\and, calht «ion and de] • otalUog 554,iUn I This contr^. fergest singled %>et drawn r, f.slnstruction,V iitt the lonnal LONDON—The United States continues to lead the nations of the world in the scrapping of its dagships, according to the most recent report by Lloyd's Register ^ ^ Percent in 1965 • •rr-''-.'" ah " ^GT« ^ships pspite ov tch^W^ovi ivO ^—— ———watcrborne year. According to statistics .ol«" ih e^: Her- nV® VO ToW S^elcent it carrirf during 1964. '•'oK= united State's 1965 tnU. of 428.3 million j|ns of asat exports aiyfrpor^ lag mcrchgw'es 34.7 m/uo®to Otw C. Tthe^'i. wWob actually •- 19® and a mere 8 percent cent in - lowest point in over in 1965 a total of 5.9 pe^cen ; ^ 9 2 million tons of cargoes, tra !led in American-flag tankers as American-ttag lani^ci:^ » compared with 55,8 8 percent, ^reent. or or S8.million tons in 1964. Ttesoite Despite the declining snare carcar­ ried bv U.S.-flag vessels, the value the nat^sj»ater^^^^^^ trade tWe®e(®es. rown of the 1965 per^ mS , .1 —cpoments formance of the various seg of the. Amtrican-flag Amtncan-uag "lercham SLt as opposed to their 1964 perta"an*si.o.v3tha«hecombji.ed ent dry cargo tramps declined by total of 405.2 mfj jercent. . , f._ actual coropanson ot ng The statistics of -i 11 8 -flac ships U.S.-flag the catastrophic f / %, ,"• Hei' •cent of our waterpanici^/ fykfl e. "^]ry cargo trade, f 5.4 million toits; —— gWccnt and 32 milf 1964. During 1965 of IS carried 23.4 pertbel "t'tva in ' "f- 1 ®ef. iptil l4JW*a. - W «Pa?£ Finland Now Ahead of U. S. In World Shipbuilding Totals WASHINGTON-m J "•Mil % leari rhdent Agi Annual Report H-V'" .- ' PUIW°»8" ^ *^"7jji^iW SEAFARERS-WELFARE PLAN ^ •v» eignf ves61,439 tons burned, 21 iH tons) wrecked, 13 (24,504 5'undered and six (15,224) collision, None were Jn. >ri^ss- s^: oii^ieish 0i.-n»9.^!! at ^w^'atSing to A Statistical report shows, that J in My of last year, Fiiiland sur- W- billion. 1958 • , c^o.^"Jfnto S- ft^ropped^o'":5'''^S drop of almost 2 irr-tv-ht"' _ time Adii • Dev\ powered )eopK--''ime Secre ocviv-v-., —^ pS>prc-"ftke —- n^uonsjora^ „ bas more slttppiOB tt„;tP>d States now has to / Jm '•^rd kayevT tive control" latest report of '""'H Adnunistration :_7^:^ffAmerlc^«»9-' duras m«- "Zf" SEAFARERS PENSIQNJ'LAN 2; Annual Report ' Filed With the New York State Insurance Department Filed With the New York State Insurance Department Page 9 JPage "lO �Pac« Two Boilermaker's Official Raps CA5L Subsidized Co/s Buifd-Abroad Sellout Rapped by Groton at MTD Meeting WASHINGTON—A call for the end of subsidies for shipping lines represented by the Com­ mittee on American Steamship Lines was issued last week by Page Groton, Director of the Marine Division of the Boilermaker's Union. Speaking at a luncheon meeting of the Maritime Trades De­ posals," he said, "these fat cats the industry for a new maritime partment (AFL-CIO), Groton thumb their noses at those vitally program. "He had a consensus," the MTD declared that he would urge Con­ concerned about the long-range adverse effects that such an illog­ official declared, "of labor, man­ gress to "eliminate operating sub­ ical scheme could have on do­ agement and government—all in sidies" to the lines now subsidized because they are supporting Trans­ mestic employment and the bal­ the Maritime Advisory Committee portation Secretary Alan S. Boyd's ance of international payments, and its Report. It just hasn't been foreign shipbuilding proposal after and endeavor to curry favor with acted upon. And now he wants they "have gotten rich under the the Secretary of Transportation to another consensus. make sure that their steady stream "They say that an independent present system." of golden nuggets is not stopped." maritime agency wouldn't serve Calling the subsidized compa­ Following Groton's remarks, us best. Well we haven't been nies, which are represented by the MTD Executive Secretary Peter served in any department we've Committee on American Steam­ McGavin spoke to the group about been in for the last 15 years. I ship Lines, the "fat cats" of our comments submitted to the House can tell you we are going to fight maritime industry, the union lead­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries until we get what we want . . . er said they should be forced "to Committee by the Bureau of Bud­ an independent maritime agency." operate their ships under the get and the Commerce Depart­ At another MTD gathering American flag, at American wage ment concerning bills now before earlier, O. R. Strackbein, chair­ levels, without one dollar of fur­ the Committee which would create man of the Nationwide Commit­ ther assistance from the Ameri­ an independent maritime agency. tee on Import-Export Policy, ac­ can taxpayers." The comments of both, he said, Groton said that in the first referred throughout to a "small, cused the federal government of quarter-century of receiving op­ independent agency" and quoted "gross discrimination against the erating subsidies, the net worth President Johnson's disapproval of American merchant marine." He pointed to the billions of dollars of the CASL group has "increased the bills. spent to subsidize the agricultural from nearly $60 million to $800 However, McGavin stated that industry and the airlines along million — almost 14 times" as Boyd, "the hangman of the Amer­ with "the added safeguards of much — and that the time has ican merchant marine," is the real tariffs on competitive imports plus come to "let them live off the problem. He was appointed by quotas that hold these imports fat that they have accumulated at Johnson to "seek a consensus" in down to a reasonable level." the expense of the American tax­ payers." CASL has recently sent letters to members of Congress calling for a crash merchant marine pro­ gram — with the provision that foreign building be permitted for a five-year period.but with the ships registered under the U.S. flag and granted all subsidy privi­ COLUMBUS, Ohio—The SIU has stepped up its fight to end leges. Groton termed CASL's ex­ the unfair exclusion of seamen from year-round unemployment pressed concern over the future compensation under Ohio law. No other state excludes seamen from unemployment benefits ^ of the maritime industry "as endorsed the Weldishofer bill and phony as a three dollar bill." during the winter months. urged all action possible to secure In testimony here on July 6, its passage at this session of the Affects Domestic Economy "At a time when there should Don Bensman, SIU Port Agent Ohio legislature. Both Bensman be real unity among all elements in Toledo, called "the present and SIU Cleveland Agent Stanley of the American merchant ma­ treatment of seamen under Ohio's Wares participated at the recent rine to demonstrate the idiocy unemployment compensation law hearing on the propxwal. of the Boyd foreign building pro- a clear-cut example of gross dis­ Others who testified in favor crimination." Bensman spoke at of the measure included Melvin a hearing conducted by the Labor Pelfrey, vice-president of District and Industry Committee of the 2, Marine Engineers Beneficial Ohio House of Representatives. Association, and Rep. Weldis­ The only reason Ohio-based hofer, who sponsored the bill last shipping companies and other March. management groups have fought The campaign to amend the MIAMI BEACH—The Interna­ past SIU efforts to amend the law, unemployment law has drawn the tional Longshoremen's Association he charged, was the fact that the supp>ort of thousands of Great is holding its national convention present system represents large Lakes seamen, following action here this week with the election of savings to the shipowners. So- by the Toledo Port Council of international officers slated for called "seasonal" workers in all the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades other industries are covered for Wednesday. benefits throughout the year, he Department. SIU President Paul Hall, who noted. After the Great Lakes shipping is also president of the MTD season got fully underway this Bensman pointed out that the (AFL-CIO) was scheduled to ad­ spring, the Port Council began existing law shows no considera­ dress the convention. circulating letters and petitions to tion for the needs of seamen, Other speakers expected to be since those who cannot find jobs all Lakes vessels, urging crewon hand during the four days during the annual winter shipping members to forward the signed of sessions were AFL-CIO Presi­ layoff have no other means of petitions to the legislature here dent George Meany, Vice Presi­ supporting their families. in Columbus. dent of the United States Hubert Under present law, seamen are The exclusion of seamen from H. Humphrey, State Secretary eligible to apply for unemploy­ Dean Rusk, Acting Maritime year-round protection by the Ohio ment benefits only during the 40 Administrator James W. Gulick, unemployment compjensation law weeks following the fourth Sun­ National Maritime Union Presi­ would be ended under terms of day in March. However, other dent Joseph Curran, Under Sec­ a bill introduced in the Ohio maritime workers and all other retary of Labor James J. Reyn­ House of Representatives by Rep. Ohio workers are not restricted in olds, industrial relations arbitrator James Weldishofer (R-77th Dist.). any manner. Theodore Kheel and Representa­ The legislation is known as House Most of the seamen affected are tive Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), Bill No. 427. employed by 13 shipping com­ Chairman of the House Merchant Last month's SIUNA conven­ panies with headquarters in Cleve­ Marine and Fisheries Committee. tion in Washington, D. C. strongly land. Gt. Lakes SIU Sparks Fight For Jobless Benefits in Ohio ILA Convention Gets Ut^erway July 21, 1967 . SEAFARERS LOG Report of International President pI ''i' ! by Paul Hall Senate passage last week of the proposed "Truth in Lending" bill is good news for the American labor movement, which has been perhaps the staunches! supporter of such legislation through the years. More important, however, the Senate action is good news for American consumers, trade unionists and non trade-unionists alike, who for years I have been the unknowing victims of interest gouging when they were forced to borrow money or make installment purchases. The bill, which passed the Senate by a unanimous vote of 92 to 0 now goes to the House—where the chances of passage also look brighter than they have in years, although some major hostility must still be overcome. Although the proposed "Truth in Lending" bill is far from perfect as it now stands, it represents at least a start at long-needed reforms in the credit industry and the American labor movement will throw its full support behind final passage. The bill requires sellers to disclose to buyers the total interest costs, both in true annual interest rates and in total dollar amounts, of install­ ment purchases of many types of loans. Some important categories of credit are not covered by the bill and some loopholes remain even in those areas of credit that are covered. But for the first time in years the rights of credit consumers would be recognized, and this represents a major forward step to end abuses that cost American consumers millions of dollars annually. The role of the American labor movement in initiating and provid­ ing continuing support for such important social legislation is not gen­ erally understood or recognized by the American public nor even, it i must be admitted, by many active trade unionists. Yet this remains t . one of the trade union movement's most important functions. The trade union movement remains the biggest and best organized group in the entire nation actively representing the interests of the American people in the halls of Congress and in public forums. ": The past achievements of the American organized labor movement in the sphere of social legislation and social justice are now legion, stretching from the first organized support for free public education at the very beginning of the organized labor movement, to the passage of Medicare legislation just last year. In many areas of social need, organized labor is today in the position of fighting for long-overdue improvements in social programs which American labor was itself instrumental in winning for the first time many years ago. Improved social security and unemployment benefits are just two examples of such instances. For many important and long needed programs, American labor is providing virtually the only organized support available. For many other such programs it is gladly lending its support along with other active organizations. These programs include the many facets of the War on Poverty, a national health insurance plan to insure the best of medical care for every American and social security improvements. In taking a stand on these issues, the American labor movement is truly living up to its rightful function in American society, for it is a truism that all too often the gains won at the bargaining table are -i easily lost again in the marketplace or in an unhealthy, social or physical environment. An additional aspect of the importance of organized labor's continued activity in spurring progressive social legislation becomes clear in the question "Who else will undertake the burden?" *Too often, the answer is "Nobody!" f h SIU of Canodo lliGns Cwrt Rght As Gov't Chorges are Dismissed MONTREAL—After more than three years in the courts, the i I SIU last month successfully won dismissal in Quebec Superior Court here of charges brought by the Canadian government against officers and seamen of the SIU ^ of Canada for an alleged 1963 appearances during which they were unable to work. violation of the Canada Ship­ In its successful appeal for dis­ ping Act. missal of the charges, the SIU The case against some 17 SIU argued that since the defendants of Canada members stemmed had not signed Articles—as re­ from October 1963 when about quired by the Canada Shipping 2,000 Seafarers left their ships in Act—at the time of the walk-off, a protest to the Canadian Parlia­ there was no violation of the Act. ment against its establishment of Further, the SIU contended, the a three-man trusteeship over the men were merely exercising their SIU and four other maritime guaranteed rights of freedom to unions following an inquiry into assemble and petition legislators. a contractual dispute between the Also, while Parliament had ap­ SIU and Upper Lakes Shipping proved the Trusteeship, the Exec­ Ltd. utive Branch of the government Specifically, the men were i had not yet activated it into law K 'L . charged with unlawfully inducing and the protesting seamen were iii' seamen to leave their vessels, thus therefore not opposing the law of 'i: hi violating the Canada Shipping the land. Act. If convicted, they could have The Canada Shipping Act is •iiii been sentenced to one year in jail modeled after the British Mer­ and fined. As it is they have al­ chant Shipping Act of 1894, some ready suffered many months of sections of which restrict seamen's hardship resulting from legal ex­ civil rights and were adopted penses and long periods of court bodily. �July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Lakes Vacation Start August K i V !-X"V, 1 I iummmmmm DETROIT—SIU Great Lakes seamen will receive an addi­ tional hourly wage increase plus benefits from the brand-new Seafarers Vacation Plan for the Great Lakes District, starting August 1, 1967. The pay rise and the vacation benefits are clinics for members and their part of the contract improve­ families, and other benefits. Under the rules of the pro­ ments negotiated by the SIU in gram, vacation pay credits are 1965. provided for seamen who are Rules and regulations covering temporarily laid qff, for those who employees under the Seafarers Va­ do relief work prior to their regu­ cation Plan-Great Lakes District lar jobs, or suffer on-the-job in­ were announced here last week. jury or illness, and for crewmemUnder the rules, seamen with 120 bers of vessels which are tempo­ days of continuous employment rarily laid up during the sailing qualify for 2% days of vacation season. pay for each 30 days worked. The plan also provides a re­ The vacation pay rates will be duced benefit for employees who based on the new hourly wage are unable to obtain 120 days of schedule which goes into effect on employment, but who can qualify August 1, 1967, for all ratings. for a reduced benefit upon com­ Under the wage agreement, hourly pletion of 90 days' employment. pay for an AB wheelsman will be They can qualify for a reduced increased to $2.40'/2 per hour. vacation benefit amounting to IVi This figure represents an hourly days' pay for each 30 days pay boost of 6V2 cents on top of worked. the 13-cent hourly hike across theEmployees who have been in board, which was gained by the continuous service for 120 days union in 1965. The present three- accrue additional benefits in incre­ year agreement will expire in ments of 30 days up to 180 days. 1968. Those qualified employees with For an estimate of what vaca­ employment in excess of 180 days tion pay will be after 120 days accrue additional benefits on a of employment, a seaman multi­ daily basis for each day of cov­ plies his hourly rate by eight hours ered employment. to get his daily rate of pay—and A simplified procedure has been then multiplies by 2%. This is established for collecting SIU the amount of vacation pay for vacation pay. Employees merely 30 days worked. have to complete and sign the vacation benefit application form, For example, in the case of an and submit it with U.S. Coast AB wheelsman, the amount is $2.40'/2 X 8 X 23^. For 120 days, Guard discharges and notice of the benefit totals $211.64. For an personnel change forms, as proof approximate eight-month season, of seatime, to the SIU Vacation it would total well over $400. This Plan Office, River Rouge, Mich. is computed without regard to All vacation benefits must be length of service with the em­ applied for within one year from ployer or in the industry. the date of last employment. The vacation pay program is The rules of the vacation plan the latest in a series of innova­ provide that there shall be no tions established by the SIU on accruing of eligibility time from the Great Lakes, including the one year to the next, and that a SIU Job Security Program, no- covered employee cannot apply cost pensions, health and welfare for vacation benefits more than benefits, free diagnostic medical 1 twice in any one calendar year. Pres. Johnson Signs Bill Forcing Rniirond Workers to End Strike V\,\ \ WASHINGTON—Over the bitter protest of the AFL-CIO, • Congress this week passed an Administration-requested bill forcing members of six railroad shop craft unions to give up their strike and return to work. The unions had struck last Monday after a shutdown for 90 days while a the expiration of a no-strike special five-man board appointed pledge given to Congress in the by the President seeks a settlement. hopes that they would be able to If the panel cannot obtain agree­ ment within 60 days, it will recom­ work out a settlement with the mend settlement terms that will railroads, whom they had accused take effect 30 days later, unless an of stalling on negotiations. accord is negotiated in the mean­ AFL-CIO president George time. Meany blasted the back-to-work Appoihted to the board by Pres­ law as a "hollow victory for man­ ident Johnson were Meany, Fred­ agement." Meany said "collective erick Kappel, former board chair­ bargaining failed in the railroad man of the American Telephone dispute because management knew and Telegraph Co.; Theodore W. that at the end of the road Con­ Kheel, industrial arbitrator and gress would intervene to prevent a mediator; Leverett Saltonstall, strike." former Republican Senator of The greatest loss, Meany said, Massachusetts; and Senator Wayne was to the American system be­ Morse (D-Ore.) who will serve as cause "if collective bargaining chairman. fails, then our system fails." He P. L. Siemiller, president of the had a sharp word of warning to International Association of Ma­ the "smug employers" who "think chinists—one of the unions which they have won a victory" and see struck—attacked the appoint­ the railroad legislation as a pat­ ment of Morse as a "colossal tern for Congress in future dis­ blunder" and called the Senator putes. "the biggest strikebreaker in the The bill ending the strike blocks nation." Page Three Urge Adoption of Independent MARAD Bill Congressional Unity Marks Hearings On Need for Independent MARAD WASHINGTON—In a display of legislative unity, more than a score of Congressmen from both sides of the aisle appeared before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee this week to demand speedy action on legislation declaring the Maritime Ad­ ministration as an independ­ improper representation of mari­ merchant fleet. Let us reestablish ent federal agency. time interests." an independent Maritime Admin­ The bipartisan coalition By contrast, he went on, the istration with adequate powers thus served notice on the White record established between enact­ and funds to meet our current House of Congressional determi­ ment of the Merchant Marine Act maritime crises and plan for fu­ nation to secure maritime inde­ of 1936 and the time Maritime ture needs." lost its independence in 1951 Representative Joseph E. Karth pendence this session, and of "leads us to believe that similar (D-Mlnn.)—During the 15 years continued Capitol Hill opposi­ experience could result from the following enactment of the Mer­ tion to Administration efforts establishment of an independent chant Marine Act of 1936 the to bury MARAD in the new De­ Maritime Administration today." nation "moved forward with a partment of Transportation. vigorous, imaginative merchant Congressman Celler added: After the Members of Congress "I believe passage of this bill marine program" under the su­ had testified, the committee heard would indicate an awareness by pervision of an independent agen­ Commerce Secretary Alexander the Congress of the burdens under cy, he declared. But since the in­ W. Trowbridge and Budget Bu­ which the American maritime in­ corporation of MARAD in the Department of Commerce, "the reau Director Charles Schultze dustry has been laboring and of voice of the Maritime Adminis­ the steps which must be taken register the Administration's for­ now if the best interests of the tration has been muffled—if not mal opposition to the independent merchant marine and the nation completely silenced." agency concept. "Independence," said the midare to be served." Scheduled to testify, before the western Congressman, "is what Both Commerce Secretary hearings draw to a close, are Trowbridge and Budget Bureau the merchant marine needs most." Transportation Secretary Alan S. Director Schultze opposed the in­ He urged swift passage of the bill Boyd, chief architect of the Ad­ dependent agency on two grounds "so that we can get on with the ministration's program based on —that it was contrary to .the Pres­ job of saving our merchant fleet— submerging MARAD in his de­ ident's wishes, and that a small, while there is a fleet left to save— partment and on foreign building independent agency would not and while there is yet time to save it." of U.S.-flag ships; and SIUNA have a Cabinet-level official to Representative Paul A. Fino President Paul Hall, who is also plead its cause and advance its (R-N.Y.)—The "stubborn insist­ program. president of the 6-million-member ence" on the part of the Adminis­ Committee members differed AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ tration that "it must have its own partment, which is leading the strongly with this view, pointing way" with respect to foreign build­ drive for an independent Mari­ out that, despite the fact that ing and incorporation of maritime President Johnson had promised, time Administration. in the Department of Transpor­ The hearings are being held on in his 1965 State of the Union tation "poses grave threats to our Message, to come up with a (H.R. 159), the bill introduced by commerce and our defense." Representative Edward A. Gar- "new" maritime program, no offi­ The records of the Maritime matz (D-Md.), Merchant Marine cial program had ever been forth­ Administration, he went on, coming. Most of the Committee Committee chairman, which "make it quite clear that our members also accused the Admin­ would make the Maritime Admin­ istration of having a "closed (Continued on page 11) istration a separate agency. A mind" on the subject of putting record 104 separate bills calling for independence for the Mari­ MarAd in the Department of time Administration have also Transportation. Positive notes during the initial been submitted. According to Capitol Hill historians, no single stages of the committee hearings piece of legislation in American were struck by both Democratic history has enjoyed that broad a and Republican Congressmen who, in addition to sponsoring sponsorship. companion bills to (H.R. 159), Leading off for the bipartisan DETROIT—As a result of a also took the time to testify on coalition supporting independence. petition filed by the SIU's Great behalf of the maritime independ­ Representative Emanuel Celler Lakes District with the regional ence legislation. (D-N.Y.), declared that only office of the National Labor Re­ Here are highlights of what through independent agency lations Board in Cleveland, a some of them had to say: status can the U.S. "regain our special NLRB representation elec^ former position of dominance on Representative Frank Thomp­ the high seas." He continued: son (D-N.J.)—Recent maritime tion will be held beginning at 8 A.M. on July 31 among the un­ "All past experience has taught history "is a record of incredible licensed seamen of the Interlakeus that whenever jurisdiction over neglect by Administration after Pickands Mather and Company maritime affairs has been dele­ Administration . . . that has steamship fleet, on each of the gated to federal departments or stemmed from a lack of under­ fleet's 15 vessels. agencies whose primary concern standing." All unlicensed seamen, exclud­ has not been the merchant ma­ Since the beginning of this cen­ ing stewards, who are on the pay­ rine, the merchant marine has tury, Thompson said, "the lot of roll previous to June 25th will be suffered, and with it the nation the American merchant marine eligible to vote at lower lakes ports which should be the beneficiary has been one of feast and famine. including Detroit River Ports. of the contributions which the During the sunny days of peace­ The company is' the only merchant marine can make to its time, the U.S. maritime industry completely non-union American commerce and security." has starved for lack of attention. steamship operation on the Great Celler, whose testimony ap­ When the dark clouds of war Lakes. It employs approximately gather on the horizon—then and peared to set the tone for Demo­ cratic and Republican Congress­ only then—does our nation rec­ 350 seamen on its fleet of 15 men who followed him to the ognize the importance of its mer­ American vessels, which includes 14 bulk freighters and one selfwitness stand, lashed out sharply chant fleet." at the Administration's proposal The New Jersey Democrat said unloader. Four additional vessels are oper­ to put maritime in the Depart­ that "only once in our nation's ment of Transportation. It would history have we planned and built ated through a Canadian sub­ be "bureaucratic madness," the in peacetime to meet our mari­ sidiary, the Labrador Steamship New York Democrat said, to have time needs—that was when we Company, Ltd., an SIU of Canada MARAD swallowed up in a de­ had an independent Maritime Ad­ contracted company. partment employing 92,000 work­ ministration." He added: "Today, With many of the company's 15 ers and administering a $6-biIIion- we in Congress have an oppor­ vessels out of port, the election is a-year budget. 'The result of such tunity to rectify our nation's past expected to take about two weeks a move," Celler said, "would be mistakes and neglect of its vital to complete. Pickonds-Mother NLRB Election To Stort July 31 �Pagv Four SlU Engineers Upgrading Prepares Ten More Seafarers for Licenses Ten additional Seafarers have been added to the growing list of those men qualifying for an engineer's license after attending the School of Marine Engineering sponsored jointly by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. This brings to 164 the number of Sea­ farers who have upgraded them­ A newly-licensed second as­ Before earning a third assistant's selves to an engineer's license. sistant engineer, Steve Kliderman license, Steve Karlak was a Seven of the men received a FOWT. Joining the Union in is 45 years old and a former third assistant's license while three New York City, the 41-year old were upgraded to second assistant. Karlak is a 15-year SIU veteran. James Stewart is a new second Born in Poland, he now resides in assistant engineer, and previously Brooklyn, N.Y. sailed as chief electrician. Bom in Delaware, he now makes his home in Mobile. Stewart is 56 years old. \ Stewart Sanchez Charles Sanchez received a third assistant engineer's license. The 36-year old former FOWT joined the SIU in 1965 in New York. Stanley Bossick, a newly-li­ censed third assistant engineer, is a former FOWT. A native of East Rutherford, New Jersey, he still lives in that state. July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Bossick Karlak Boleslaw Derol is also a native of Poland and lives in Brooklyn. He is a newly-licensed third as­ sistant engineer, and formerly sail­ ing as a FWT. Derol is 54 years Edward Fielding received a third assistant engineer's license. Formerly sailing as FOWT, Field­ ing joined the Union in 1958 in New York. He is 55 years old. A resident of the state of Washing­ ton, he was bora in Three Lakes, Wash. 'Truth-m-Lending' Legislation Passes Senate in 92-0 Vote WASHINGTON—A "'Truth in Lending" bill has been passed by the Senate with a unanimous 92-to-O vote. The proposed legislation must now go to the House, where supporters of the bill are hoping for passage this ^ year despite some continuing Truth-in-lending legislation is opposition. not designed to regulate the A landmark bill, which had the amount of interest charges in any strong support of the AFL-CIO, way, but merely insures that the the truth-in-lending proposal borrower be accurately informed would require, for the first time in advance of the true amounts he that sellers disclose to the con­ will be charged in interest—both sumer the total costs of install­ in annual percentages relative to ment buying and other loans, both the initial loan and in actual in terms of true annual interest dollars—so that he can shop for rate and in actual dollar amounts. credit on the best terms available. The bill's sponsor. Senator Wil­ The abuses to which the credit liam Proxmire (D-Wis.), has esti­ consumer has heen exposed in re­ mated that the measure could cent years was made clear in con­ save American consumers millions gressional hearings. For instance, of dollars yearly in credit costs— most revolving credit accounts which are now estimated at about carry an interest charge of V/z $12.5 billion on the approximately per cent a month on the unpaid $92.5 billion worth of goods balance. This is often represented bought on credit by Americans to the consumer simply as n IV2 each year. per cent interest rate. On a true Protection Inadequate yearly basis, however, it comes Many supporters admit that the out to a whopping 18 per cent bill, as it now stands, still does interest rate, which the consumer not offer the consumer the opti­ might be paying without even mum protection to which he knowing it. should be entitled, due to com­ Other instances of credit abuses promises necessary to break the are even worse. Congressmen seven-year deadlock that has pre­ learned during hearings of in­ viously stalled passage of any stances in which interest rates of truth-in-lending legislation. 289 per cent or more were Under the Senate-passed ver­ charged on used automobiles and sion of the bill, full disclosure of up to 285 per cent on various ap­ credit charges would apply to pliances—almost three times the about $30 billion in automobile price of the merchandise itself— sales, $20 billion in personal usually without the consumer even loans, $19 billion in large credit realizing the truth. purchases (such as television sets, Although some opposition to refrigerators, furniture, appliances the present bill is expected in the and furnishings), second mortgage House, the measure has been re­ loans and various other credit ferred to by at least one Repre­ sales. Still not covered would be first sentative as "a mere skeleton of mortgage loans, items with annual what it should be," indicating that interest charges of $10 or less, and further hearings might be held revolving credit accounts. and a much stronger bill offered. Derol Fielding FOWT. Born in Chicago, he lives in New Jersey. Kilderman joined the SIU in New York and is a 25-year veteran. Robert Carrigan is a second as­ sistant engineer, who formerly Kliderman Carrigan sailed as FOWT. He joined the Union in Baltimore in 1956. A native of Russelton, Pa., he lives in Springdale, Pa. Carrigan is 41 years old. Salvatore Aquia, a third assist­ ant engineer, sailed as oiler and joined the union in Baltimore in 1965. A native of Italy, he lives in Baltimore. Aquia is 27 years old. John Rymarz received a third Aquia Rymarz assistant's license. The 36-year old former FOWT joined the SIU in New York City in 1961. SEAFARERSy^LOG July 21, 1967. • Vol. XXIX, No. 15 Oflficial Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, President GAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Pres. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS Sec.-Treas. Vice-President RORERT MATTHEWS Vice-President HERBERT BRAND Director of Organizing and Publications Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK Staff Writers PETER WEILL PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHBN FRANK MARGIOTTA Pibilihed kiwtikly at 810 Rhode Itland Avenie N.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 hy the Seafar­ ers International Union, Atlantic, Gall, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foerth Ayenee, Brooklyn, N.r. 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Second clue pottage paid at Washington, D. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTEHTIOR: Fern 3579 cards shoald ho sent to Seafarers Intcrnatlcnal Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Walen Dlitrlct, AFL-CIO, 675 Foerth A«enoe, Brook­ lyn, N.y. 11232. The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area We're all glad to .see the crewmembers of the Observer home safe and sound after their ordeal in the Suez Canal area during the recent conflict in the Middle East. However, this points up some of the dangers that Seafarers might encounter in the normal course of their jobs. These men performed their jobs without com- ^ plaint. Ten of the Observer's wiper's job on the Vietnam-bound crew volunteered to stay behind Seatrain Washington. He liked and man as a skeleton crew unti his last ship, the Roswell Victory. the candl could be cleared. Philadelphia We would now like to see the Shipping is fair in this port. Administration recognize the con­ Manuel Madarang is registered tribution of the U.S. seaman and and ready to go. He last shipped make a concerted effort to im­ as chief steward on the Petroprove the lot of the Maritime chem. The ship is in the Hoboken industry. The splendid job that shipyard and is due out shortly. was performed by Seafarers aboard the Observer is being re­ Elmer Wheeler who ships in the peated day after day by Seafarers black gang, is ready to go again on the Vietnam run. after spending some time with his family. Baltimore William Smith would like a Viktor Makko is now FFD and bosun's slot after recently sailing raring to go again. He last shipped as deck maintenance on the Van­ as bosun on Seatrain Savannah. tage Venturer. Mack Singleton, who was chief Bruno (Ziggie) Worturski re­ cook on the Marore, told us he is cently shipped as bosun on the looking for any ship, any run. Columbia (U. S. Steel) and is Frank Taylor is taking a ready for action again. Boston Bill Stewari is lounging on the beach at Cape Cod. Bill, a 25year SIU veteran, last shipped in the Vantage Venturer's engine de­ partment and is taking it easy for while. S/ff Continues Strike ot C&H Refinery SAN FRANCISCO — Negotia­ tions remained deadlocked here ast week and hopes of quick settlement appeared dim as the California and Hawaiian Sugar Company persisted in contract offers far short of the goal set jy striking SIUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers. The negotiating committee of Sugar Workers Union Local 1, headed by SIUNA vice president Frank Drozak, stands firm in its demands for a pay increase of 5 cents an hour each year for a three-year period with the hike retroactive to last February 1— the expiration date of the old contract. After a seven-hour collective bargaining session, the Company refused to budge from its offer of a 10-8-10-cent raise over the three year period and was willing to make it retroactive only to April 1. The Union membership had previously voted 386-234 to reject a new contract offered by the Company. Members of Local 1 struck the refinery at Crockett, Calif., on June 12, after eleventh-hour ne­ gotiations failed to reach an equitable contract settlement. The refinery, one of the largest in the world, employs 1,135 workers and produces more than six-million pounds of sugar per day. Another chief impasse in the negotiations is the question of work scheduling. The ""company's demand is that the union accept the company's work schedule pro­ posals before any discussion of a new economic package begins. The SIU's position is that it cannot accept the company's pro­ posals under any circumstances, since the company wotild be al­ lowed unlimited flexibility in ar­ ranging a worker's days off and hours worked. In the past the company has often given workers split days off and insufficient notice of changes in daily work schedules. Cieslak Stewart Another quarter-century man, Stan Cieslak, is spending time with the family after making the Alcoa Trader as deck mainte­ nance. John Giancola wishes smooth sailing to former shipmates while he's in dry dock. John's last job was on the Overseas Joyce. Norfolk Jack Wise has registered here after shipping out of New York the past year. Norm Wroton, 23 years in the union, was an oiler on the Sea­ train Maryland during a Far East run. He'll be ready for a job after a brief vacation. Clyde Mariner registered for an AB's slot on the Ocean Ulla. The ship is crewing up soon and Clyde hope's to be aboard. His last job was on the Cities Service Baltimore. Puerto Rico A public opinion poll here re­ vealed that most labor leaders prefer the Island to remain a commonwealth, although indus­ trialists would like to see Puerto Rico become the 51st State. Construction of the fifth and sixth piers in the Puerto Nuevo ports area has been officially com­ pleted with the paving of a sixacre area for moving and parking cargo vans. Mario Farrulla is among the SIU's newest pensioners. He has spent some 40 years at sea and is an oldtimer in the Union. Ralph Torres, Zenon Rivera, Geronlmo Morales and Paul Mar­ tin are on the beach and ready for a new ship. i r : i ,- # •••1 M / "-4 » '.1?? ' 'r I �Jnly 21, 1967 ^SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Senate Unit Told of Texas Ranger Brutality The Great Lakes by Frad Farnen,S«cretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes . if t v- The SIU has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board that a meeting will be held to set up election procedures for the coming election at the Pickands-Mather Steamship Co. This company is the last large (15 ships) non-union fleet operat­ ing on the Great Lakes. Due to the outstanding response from Interlake Pickands-Mather seamen, we have high hopes they will The representatives saw the un­ soon be Seafarers. Pickands-Math­ loading of the J. Claire Miller at er is known among Lakes seamen the Standard Elevator. After two as the "last of the Mohicans." days, the talks ended amid high hopes that Buffalo will get its fair Chicago share of Government storage Carl "Smokey" West would like grain. No promises were made, to sail on the Buckeye Monitor however. again. Shipping remains slow here, es­ Mark Merita and Bemie Grivas pecially with the Frank E. Taplin are back in the big city after ship­ and C. A. Reiss laid up. The ping on a Reiss ship. Bernie's latter vessel had an accident to looking for a "quiet engine room." her boom. Just a reminder to unrated men Frankfort to take advantage of upgrading A meeting for July 20 has facilities so they can get the extra been set for the continuance of money available to rated mem­ contract negotiations with the Ann bers. Railroad Company. Arbor Cleveland Shipping is slow in this port, Shipping has slowed down re­ especially with some Ann Arbor cently, but AB's and FOW's can Carferry employees on vacation. ship out without much wait. Book men on the beach are rare. Diduth George Karr and Jim Thomp­ Large crops of grain in foreign son are waiting for "that certain countries have apparently con­ ship," and expect to ship out tributed to the decrease of over shortly. 35 million bushels in grain ship­ Alpena ping. The grain workers are work­ Otto Zarske and Ervin Brom- ing without a contract, as of July und are looking for a good ship 1. No new agreements have been and hope to sail soon. The strike reached. of Besser Manufacturing Com­ Woody Rintoid, one of our fa­ pany office worker's remains on vorite wheelsmen is on the beach with no predictions for a settle­ and enjoying the fishing. Among ment soon. our newer wheelsmen is Robert Anderson, who acquired his AB Buffalo A meeting was held here re­ ticket at the Duluth Upgrading cently concerning possible grain School. We wish a speedy recovery to cargoes for this port. Attending were representatives from the De­ IBU member Ray Thomson, who partment of Agriculture, Con­ is now recuperating from an op­ gressman T. J. I>ulski of this Dis­ eration at St. Mary's Hospital. trict, affiliates of the MTD, Com Don Bamett and Charles Birt, Exchange and Great Lakes As­ both oilers, recently shipped on sociates. the Seatrain Maryland. Members of Senate subcommittee holding hearings in Rio Grande City, Texas, are shown medical photos of injuries suffered by striking farm worker in what witnesses described as a savage beating by Texas Rangers. Physician described extent of injuries in detail. Meany Urges Labor Law Coverage To Protect Farm Workers' Rights r WASHINGTON—The "law of the jungle" will dominate labor relations in agriculture until farm workers have the legal right to organize and bargain with their employers, AFL-CIO President George Meany said at a Senate hearing. Meany was the first witness JS as the Senate Migratory Labor lation is patterned on the con­ described the AFL-CIO testimony Subconunittee resumed in Wash­ struction industry model. as "the most eloquent I have ever In answer to questions, Meany heard." ington the hearings it had begun Williams and the other two in the Rio Grande Valley of said the entire economy will bene­ Texas, where police and employ­ fit by higher wages and more pur­ members present — Senators Ed­ ers have worked hand-in-hand to chasing power in the hands of ward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) and try to break a strike for recogni­ farm workers, just as it has by Ralph W. Yarborough (D-Tex.) tion by the AFL-CIO United higher wages for industrial —said they had been convinced by their on-the-spot investigation Farm Workers Organizing Com­ workers. Subcommittee Chairman Har­ in Texas of the need to bring mittee. Because there is no federal ma­ rison A. Williams, Jr. (D-N.J.), farm workers under the NLRA. chinery to compel farm employ­ ers to bargain with a union, Meany said, "they must do what other workers had to do in the dark ages of labor history — scratch and claw and dig out their own little clearing in a hos­ by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Guif Area tile jungle." It is the only segment of Ameri­ The SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Lines , has announced a can labor, he noted, where work­ proposal for discontinuing their passenger service to South Amer­ ers still are "clubbed down or ica and the Caribbean. Three Delta Line passenger ships have thrown in jail for attempting to been operating from New Orleans for over twenty years. Plans organize," and where "the whole are to use the Del Mar, Del Sud, and Del Norte strictly as freighters power of the community, the em­ beginning sometime in early 1968. ployers, the police, the courts and The exact nature of their use He is now ashore for a well earned the so-called 'good citizens' of vacation. narrow minds and empty hearts and the runs on which they will Hunt intends looking for a 1st be employed has not been deter­ is thrown into the fight against mined. The Delta Line passenger electrician's billet when he con­ them." cludes his lengthy vacation. The family farmer would be ships now carry a combination of cargo and 119 passengers. It is Houston helped, not hurt, by extending the Chief Cook D. Cincore is back National Labor Relations Act to expected that they will eventually be replaced by the Delta Class in Houston after signing off the larger farms, he stressed. vessels now under construction at Baltimore. Seafarer W. F. CopHalf the farms don't use any Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, page and W. La Barrere have both hired labor, Meany pointed out, Mississippi. chosen to spend their summer and six per cent account for 76 per A wharfage rate increase of 35 vacations in this port. Coppage cent of the wage bill. In effect the family farmer is competing to 50 cents per ton for various hopes to make his first back-towith his own labor against "the types of cargo has been approved work run on a coast wise ship. by the New Orleans Dock Board exploited workers hired by the Mobile to go into effect on July 15, 1967. corporation farmers, the factories A number of old timers are on Opposition to the rate increase in the field," he said, adding that the beach here for rest and vaca­ has come from various sources. the threat to the family farmer is tions. Vidette Cleamian, cur­ not higher wages but "the per­ One of the most vocal opponents rently registered in group one. of the rate increase has been the petuation of low wages and mis­ New Orleans labor movement. Deck Department, has been ship­ erable conditions." Three local labor organizations ping out in various deck ratings Comparative Wage Decline have voiced their opposition. for the last twenty years. His last Without unions, farm wages They are the Greater New Or­ ship was the Alcoa Commander, have fallen from 76 per cent of the leans AFL-CIO, the Maritime on which he made several trips average factory wage to 36 per Labor Council, and -the Metal cent, and while there once were Trades Council. In a joint statement they fringe benefits on the farms and none in the factories, the situation pointed out that "70 per cent of every dollar spent in the city is is now reversed, Meany said. In California, Texas and other derived directly or indirectly from states, Meany told the senators, the port" and that "a wharfage farm workers "have made it clear increase which would drive ship­ that they are determined to be ping from the port would directly full-fledged members of American affect not only the working man society . . . and we in the AFL- but also the businessman." CIO are doing all we can to help Goodman New Orleans them. It is right and proper for E. L. "Gator Mouth" Bates was on the island run. America, for it is just as unaround the hall to let everyone Charlie Lambert, another twen­ American to discriminate on know that he was very much alive ty-year man registered in group ground of occupation as it is on and that the rumor that he had one, deck department, is currently grounds of race." Answering objections which kicked the bucket was just that, in drydock for surgery. His last ' have been raised by farm employ­ a rumor. Gator's last ship was the ship was the Del Aires on the ers to labor law coverage, Meany Southwestern Victory on which he Delta Line run. Barney B. Goodman, who sails pointed out that the strikes the sailed for over six months. On employers fear would be most the Southwestern Victory he be­ in the Engine Department, is on likely to occur in the absence of came ill and was forced to leave the beach here after seven months the ship in Belgium where he as FWT aboard the Maiden collective bargaining. stayed in a hospital for six weeks. Creek. Barney makes his home "The farm workers' strikes Upon returning stateside he spent in Chickasaw, Alabama. He'll be during the last year have been some time in the USPHS hospital. ready again to go after a short strikes not for wages and working Gator is not talking about ship­ rest. conditions, but for the fundamen­ Wilson (Ghost) Davis, regis­ tal right to bargain collectively," ping yet. He is still concentrat­ ing on recuperating and won't tered in Steward Department, he said. The mobility of farm workers sail until he feels that he's in tip group one, has completed a year and the seasonal nature of the top shape. Gator sails as steward as steward aboard the Oakland. He is married and makes his home work would pose no more diffi­ and chief cook. Seafarer Ehner E. Hunt finished here. Currently recovering from culty than in construction, Meany two-and-one half year tour on a bout with Tetanus, he hopes to said. He noted that the NLRB machinery proposed in the legis­ the Del Sol as chief electrician. be ready soon. The Gulf Coast �Pase Six ^4 • • SEAFARERS LOG July 21, 1967 We must act how before i and old age leave us with no fleet at alL • Senator Daniel B. Brew- apathy toward the Merchant Marine has been a major stef (D.-Md.) is a vigorous stumbling block to needed improvements. Unfortunately, proponent of a strengthened the Merchant Marine seems not to have much sex U.S. merchant marine. As appeal. This is a serious problem. Apathy can kill a program % member of the Senate just as easily as strong opposition. It is the duty of Commerce Committee, those involved with the maritime industry, if they wish Brewster has been an out­ to thrive, to educate the nation in the problems they are spoken and articulate critic beset with and in the need for reform. People today of the Administration be­ simply do not realize how vitally important our fleet cause of its failure to de­ is to America, both commercially and for national velop a policy that will en­ defense. sure the nation of an ade­ How many people realize, for instance, that 97.6% quate merchant fleet. In a of supplies to Vietnam go by ship? We simply never recent address on the floor of the Senate, Brewster hear of the tremendously important role that our mer­ called attention to the critical plight of the nation's chant marine is playing in Southeast Asia, but the maritime industry and cited proposals for remedial simple fact is that sea-lift provides the materiel for all action. The following is the complete text of the but a half-hour of fighting each day. How many realize that 60% of all troops sent to Maryland Senator's important speech. Vietnam go by ship?—An astonishing figure which proves that, despite the rapid development of air trans­ STATEMENT BY SENATOR DANIEL B. portation, ships are essential to the deployment of our BREWSTER ON MERCHANT MARINE armed forces. POLICY JUNE 29, 1967, ON THE UNITED STATES SENATE FLOOR Of course, on this subject, the Administration did make one concrete proposal which, fortunately, was Mr. President, defeated by Congress before it got off the ground. This During the past week, under the able chairmanship was the celebrated Fast Deployment Logistics Ship idea, of my distinguished colleague from Alaska, Senator the proposal to construct, at enormous cost to the Amer­ Bartlett, the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the ican taxpayer, huge floating arsenals stationed offshore Senate Committee on Commerce has conducted detailed trouble spots, ready to deploy men and arms to the hearings aimed at exploring the true condition of the scene of battle faster than ever before. United States Merchant Marine. Not only would these leviathans lend a very triggerThe purpose of these hearings was not only to give happy outlook to our foreign policy, but they would ourselves an understanding of the current woeful con­ deal a crushing and unnecessary blow to our shipping dition of the American maritime industry, but to pro­ industry. It is a well-known fact that any slow-up in the vide a foundation for a Congressional remedy of that line of supply between, say, Oakland and DeNang condition. occurs not in Oakland, not on the high seas, but in the The normal sequence of events has been somewhat unloading process in Vietnam. FDL's could in no way reversed. Usually, it is the Administration that sends its solve this congestion problem; they could not speed recommendations to Congress for deliberation, debate, the supply process up an hour. Fortunately, this fact and enactment into law. But today, when concrete legis­ was patently clear to the House and Senate Armed lative proposals are needed desperately to keep the Services Committees, which killed the FDL plan. American-flag fleet afloat, none has been forthcoming The point is, of course, that the Department of De­ from the Executive Branch. fense, realizing the obsolescence of our merchant and Instead, there has been a lot of talk—too much talk liner fleet, and realizing the fact that our global po­ and too little action. Much has been said about the sition depends on a well-equipped, modern fleet, de­ Secretary of Transportation's new maritime program, termined to skirt around the need to revitalize the but in reality this program has never been set down in merchant marine, and build a merchant marine of its detail on paper. It is a vapor, an intangible that has own—government owned, government operated, and brought not new hope for the maritime industry, but offering slim dividends to the taxpaying public. only frustration and anger. In two world wars, and in the Koean war, our mer­ Recognizing this situation, my distinguished colleagues in the Senate, Senators Magnuson and Bartlett, and my chant fleet outmatched all others in getting men and friend and fellow Marylander in the House of Repre­ supplies across the seas fast. There is no reason to be­ sentatives, Congressman Edward Garmatz, Chairman lieve that this record of achievement cannot be con­ of the House Merchant Marine Committee, have joined tinued during the current conflict, just so long as we buckle down and give our merchant fleet the govern­ together to form a Congressional maritime policy. mental support it needs. Recognizing the policy vacuum that could be fatal to I can find no justification whatsoever for abandoning our merchant marine, they have pledged to create and the time-honored policy of integrating the privatelyenact a new program this year. In a joint statement issued two weeks ago, they said: owned American-flag fleet into the national defense in "Each passing day, each new crisis makes it increasingly times of crises. Fortunately, Congress vindicated that obvious that our country must have a modern, well- policy this year, and I hope it will continue to do so balanced merchant marine and related industry com­ against all future onslaughts from the Department of Defense. ponents. Equally obvious is the fact that such is not The American maritime industry does not benefit at hand." from the traditional means of protection: duties and I applaud this statement and the action of Senators barriers of distance. Nor does it profit from constant Magnuson and Bartlett and Congressman Garmatz in injections of technological research sponsored by the seizing the initiative where the Executive Branch has government. Our maritime industry exists because of a hesitated.-1 certainly give my wholehearted support to complicated set of government programs and regulations. the program now being formulated as a result of the If these are abandoned, or, more realistically, if they merchant marine review hearings. are allowed to become obsolete, the industry .will die. I think that finally we are going to get something Without government assistance, our shipping industries done, for surely concrete steps must be taken this year, could not compete successfully in the world market. right now, to bolster the American-flag fleet. The reason, of course, is the higher standard of living I recognize, of course, that the Administration has of American labor. In Japan, the leading shipbuilding been reluctant to make its plan definite until it can be nation today, a shipyard worker earns one-third or less almost entirely sure that it will be well received. As a of what he would earn here. A ship can be constructed result, the sky has been darkened by numerous trial in Japan for 45% of what it costs here. In fact, the balloons sent aloft to the cheers of some and the groans shipbuilding materials here cost what the whole ship of others. would cost in Japan. This may be wise politics, and sometime, someday, it A similar disparity can be found in the wage rates might result in a good program. But when? Our ship­ of foreign and American ships' crews. Furthermore, owners, our shipbuilders, our maritime unions, and our unavoidable operating costs like dockage, pilotage, and ports cannot wait forever. They need a revitalized mari­ cargo-handling cost here two to four times what they time policy before we go home in the fall. I pledge my­ do in foreign ports. self to do everything I can to help them get it. I would submit that in no other industry is the In all honesty, I must admit that some of the blame confrontation between American and foreign wage for delay lies with ourselves in Congress. Congressional rates more dramatic. The need to accommodate our vastly higher wage rate, plus the need to replace and expand a fleet that is growing obsolete in block—this, basically, is the two-horned dilemma we face today. In the years since the war, we have slipped to six­ teenth in shipbuilding. At this moment, we have 48 ships of 596,300 gross tonnage under construction, while Japanese yards have 583 ships of 18 million gross tons in the works. Further, only 7 per cent of our own foreign com­ merce goes in American-flag ships. The American-flag fleet totals 10.3 million gross tons, or 6.4 per cent of the world total. That ranks us as fifth greatest maritime power, when twenty years ago we were number one. By contrast, the Soviet Union, which at the end of World War II was a maritime power of little sig­ nificance, has now risen to sixth place, with a fleet of over 9 million gross tons. Today, Russia contracts to build ships in foreign yards, not because it is cheaper to do so, but because her own yards are filled to ca­ pacity. Clearly, the Russians realize the importance of a strong merchant marine, and are bent on making sure they have one. Needless to say, our own declining fleet suffers by comparison. In 1965, the Soviet Union accepted delivery of 100 merchant ships, while the United States took delivery of only 16. That same year, we had on order 41 mer­ chant ships of over 1,000 tons, and the Russians had 464. Consequently, while the average age of our fleet creeps up to around 20 years, the Soviet fleet gets younger every year. The question is now what do we do about this sad state of affairs. Given the total dependency of the maritime industry on government programs, it follows that the only answer lies in a government policy of rejuvenation. What should such a policy include? 1. In the general area of governmental reorganiza­ tion, I would recommend that the Maritime Adminis­ tration be established as an independent agency, under neither the Department of Commerce nor the Depart­ ment of Transportation. I believe firmly that only as an independent agency, free from subordination of other transportation concerns, can the Maritime Administra­ tion come up with the kind of program necessary to revitalize our fieet. If a sound and progressive maritime policy had already been presented by the Administration, then perhaps I and other friends of the maritime indus­ try would be content to see Marad inside the Department of Transportation. But this has not happened, and I suspect that in DOT, the Maritime Administration would always be a half-neglected stepchild. 2. I have already introduced a bill, S. 340, to require that merchant marine funds be authorized annually by the Commerce Committee. At present, the budget is only reviewed by the Appropriations Committee and the measure I have proposed would, I believe, strengthen Congressional oversight in the maritime field. 3. Subsidies. The maritime industry cannot continue to operate without subsidies, no matter how alien they may seem to the free enterprise system. Subsidies can be divided into two categories, construction and oper­ ating. The Secretary of Transportation has proposed in­ formally that construction subsidy payments be made directly to the shipyards; I agree with this plan. It is important, however, to make it clear from the beginning what price differential the subsidies are based on: the relatively small British-American differential, or the high U.S. Japanese differential. The complications here are obvious, and need to be worked out without delay. Due to the high standard of living of American seamen, there appears to be no alternative to continued operating subsidies. Only in this way can American-flag liners continue to compete in the world market. In the merchant marine review hearings, several witnesses have proposed that operating subsidies be extended to what are now unsubsidized liners and bulk carriers. Consider­ ing the ever-increasing requirements of our world trade, this proposal has definite merit, and should be imple­ mented. 4. My fourth general proposal comes in the field of vesMl replacement. We are currently more than 90 ships behind in our vessel replacement program. In order to maintain our fleet, we should begin this year to construct at least 30-40 new ships a year, rather than the 13 provided for in this year's maritime budget. (Continued on page II) �July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Campaign Underway to Close Industrial Bond Tax Loophole Now that the Johnson Administration has given every indication that it will press for a tax boost to meet the costs of the Vietnam war, there are members of Congress who feel that a bit of tax reform might be in order, too. Whatever tax bill eventually is submitted, it will open the door to amendments designed to close some of the more obvious loopholes in the law that have grown up over the years. &n. Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.) has been conducting a steady cam­ paign in recent months to get one of the worst loopholes plugged up —tax-exempt industrial bond hnancing that not only cost the Treasury huge sums but encourages industrial pirating, runaway shops and anti-union activities. Nelson warned that "some time soon Congress will have to face the issue head-on of the abuse of municipal financing for private ventures." He has introduced legislation that would put an end to the industrial bond racket that now flourishes in 35 states, in some states as a means of enticing industry from other areas and in some as a protective device to keep their present industry from running away. The legislation has nine co-signers in the Senate. Similar legisla­ tion has been introduced in the House by Reps. Henry Reuss and Clement Zablocki, Wisconsin Democrats. Originally Congress voted tax exemption for industrial bonds as a means of encouraging new industry in Appalachia and similar areas desperately in need of development. Over the years the privilege has been steadily expanding as a means of permitting the states, and even local communities, to raid one another. Here is a summary of some of the major abuses: • The Investment Bankers Association, which is afraid that abuse of tax-exempt industrial bonds will imperil normal community finan­ cing, estimates that up to 1 billion dollars of such bonds were issued in 1966 severely eroding norma] income tax collections. • The gimmick is more and more being used by wealthy corpora­ tions. In 1966 two-thirds of the bonds were issued for the benefit of eight large corporations. Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler has commented that many corporations that obviously don't need financial help are profiting from tax-exempt bond issues and that the whole question of the exemption should be reviewed. • Industrial piracy is of deep concern to such areas as New York City and many northern industrial states which have been the victims of industrial bond issues in other—mostly Southern—states. Nelson recited the case of one Milwaukee firm which moved part of its opera­ tion to Kentucky to take advantage of a brand new $6.5 million plant built with the proceeds of a tax free bond issue. The move cost Mil­ waukee 750 skilled jobs and a $5 million payroll. • One aspect of the "runaway shop" part of the industrial bond gimmick has been the use to which it has been put by anti-union employers. Northern employers who are determined to resist organi­ zation of their plants have been the target of widespread, national advertising calling on them to transfer their operations to fine, new plants with a local, docile labor population. The records of the NLRB are filled with cases where local communities have ganged up on unions even more viciously than employers themselves. A. R. (Sarge) Kinstley, assistant director of AFL-CIO Region XVII (Texas) until his retirement February 1, 1965, died at Fort Worth at the age of 67. He was a charter member of Boiler Mak­ ers Local 74, Houston, in the early 1920's and joined the for­ mer Oil Workers Houston Local 227 in 1936. He was local presi­ dent and international vice presi­ dent until 1952, when he became CIO regional director for Kansas and Western Missouri. He was named a special representative for the CIO following the merger of the Oil Workers and the former Gas, Coke and Chemical Work­ ers into the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers early in 1955. He became assistant regional di­ rector after the AFL-CIO merger. He is survived by his widow and two daughters. * * * The United Housing Founda­ tion, a labor-backed non-profit co­ operative, will sponsor a 6,000family apartment project in Brooklyn, N.Y., for middle and low income families. Governor Nelson Rockefeller announced at a press conference that New York State will finance a $121 million mortgage and advance seed money to purchase the 145-acre tract overlooking Jamaica Bay in Brooklyn's Canarsie section. A special city tax formula will en­ able the apartments to be sold at modest down payments. Jacob S. Potofsky, president of the United Housing Foundation and of the Clothing Workers, said monthly carrying charges for the apart­ ments will average about $22-$23 a room. About 20 per cent of the apartments will be available in the $18-$ 19 a room range, compar­ able to the rental of public hous­ ing. » • • Ground has been broken in Chicago for the new two-story headquarters building of the AFLCIO Air Line Employees Asso­ ciation. Completion is scheduled for about October 1. Present for the "golden shovel" ceremony were ALEA President Victor J. Herbert, Commissioner of Avia­ tion William Downs of Chicago; Manager Michael Barry of Mid­ way Airport; President Howard Coughlin of the Office Employees, and President Robert Dye and President-elect John Hayes of the Canadian Air Line Employees Association. Pmge Seven Map" The recent announcement by the Agricul­ ture Department that it had to reduce the cost of the food stamps to Mississippi's poor­ est families points up a deplorable situation generally overlooked by a nation too used to hearing from its leaders how afiluent and fortunate it is. America is, almost by definition, the land of plenty. Some of its citizens are classified as being in low-income groups or disadvan­ taged areas but who would dare—in the wealthiest nation on earth—to come right out and admit that certain Americans might actually be starving because they are too poor to avail themselves of what is a thinlydisguised government handout, or doomed to die almost before they are old enough to walk because even the most basic of medical care either reaches them too late or not at all? Such conditions are rarely made public. They damage the American image—both at home and abroad. Fortunately, the plight of these destitute fellow Americans is sometimes brought to the attention of the rest of us by emergency actions such as that taken by the Agriculture Department and also by independentlyfinanced medical studies such as the one made in the south by the Field Foundation of New York and recently reported on to a Senate Sub-committee. Actually, the slash in the price of food stamp prices concerns only an isolated per­ centage of the poorest families in one state and does nothing whatever for millions who are going hungry in other areas. To reduce the cost from $2 a month per person to 50 cents serves no real purpose anyway if the prospective buyer doesn't have 50 cents to pay. According to the report by the Field Foundation's team of doctors, some of these Mississippi famUies are so poor that the par­ ents haven't even SEEN money in weeks. In others, the father worked 55 hours a week but brought home only $15—enough to provide for their children only a breakfast of biscuit, lunch of boiled beans and supper of bread and molasses. Food stamps are a poor answer to the problem at best. The stamp program was originally intended to dispose of surplus food, not to take care of the poor. If the stamps are to serve those in dire need, they should be free to those in dire need. Agri­ culture admits that the stamp reduction came about only after local welfare agencies were asked to pay for the stamps and refused. The field doctors clearly indicate the des­ peration of these i>eople and the abject squal­ or they are in. They face more than malnutri­ tion and ordinary sickness; they face oblivion. Portions of the medical observations paint a grim picture: "The boys and girls we saw were hungry— weak, in pain, sick; their lives are being shortened. (They) are suffering from hunger and disease and directly or indirectly they are dying from them—which is exactly what starvation means." The doctors said they found children with running sores, heart and lung diseases, severe anemia and other chronic diseases that had never been diag­ nosed or treated. "They are beyond medical help even if it were available," one of the team said. "By the time they are 2 or 3 they have suffered irreparable damage to their bodies and minds. They need food and vitamins and every kind of rehabilitation—particularly blood transfusions. Their teeth are so ap­ palling it was hard to keep examining their mouths." Disclosures such as these are not only ap­ palling but indicate that lives are literally being thrown away through apathy and neglect. It is vitally important that our society as a whole and our government in particular, recognize the fact that we have an ines­ capable obligation to feed and care for those of our citizens who have been callously neglected and exploited by the very people who have molded our image of the "affluent American." �Pace Eicht Jaly 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Honors American Labor Pioneer The Pacific Coast Navy Ship USS Samuel Campers Commissioned Into Paiific Fleet by Frank Orozak, West Coast Representative A seven-hour collective bargaining session was held recently between SIUNA affiliated Sugar Workers Union Local 1 and the BREMERTON, Wash.—The USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37), first ship of the U.S. Navy to bear California and Hawaiian Sugar Company in Crocket, Calif. The the name of the father of the modern American labor movement, officially joined the Pacific fleet bargaining session failed to produce any immediate hope of settle­ in commissioning ceremonies at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard here. ment. Several hundred labor offi­ Sugar workers negotiating com-*® cials and members gathered at [ mittee members demanded a IS­ for a bosun's job. Jesse said his the 643-foot destroyer tender IS-15 cents increase over a three wife took her first vacation in 16 year period with retroactive pay years while he looked after the during the ceremonies. back to Febrjuary 1, the expira­ kids. Thomas R. Donahue, Assistant tion date of the old contract. Secretary of Labor, the principal Company officials offered the Un­ speaker, told the audience that ion 10-8-10, wages to be spread "the men who built and put a over a three-year period. They union label on her and those who were offered retroactive pay only will sail her will own a piece of back to April 1. the Samuel Gompers." San Francisco Donahue, formerly executive Shipping is excellent here and assistant to the president of the AB's, FWT's and oilers will find a Building Service Employees, pre­ warm welcome. The Halcyon sented to the ship the original Tiger paid off and signed on and message of congratulations signed we've got the Steel Artisan, Gen­ Redmond Thorpe by President "Johnson which was eva and Long Beach in transit. first read at the keel-laying of the Payoffs included the San Fran­ Winston Battle shipped as stew­ Gompers just over three years ago. cisco, Vantage Progress, Penn ard aboard the Rierville after a Capt. Harry Risch, Jr., accepted Challenger, Cottonwood Creek, short vacation. the President's message. San Juan and Bessemer Victory. Seattle AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Signing on were the Lynn Vic­ Shipping looks good here as we William F. Schnitzler brought the tory, Free America and Margarett just paid off five ships. In addi­ congratulations and best wishes Brown. tion, three vessels signed on and of organized labor to the ship's Wilmington company. He said organized labor Shipping is fine for rated men five are in transit. has great pride in the Gompers C. W. Thorpe left the Wild and the outlook for future ship­ not only because of its name but Ranger and is now taking his va­ ping is good. because the ship "typifies the ideal Walter Lundgren must have en­ cation in the Northwest. of Samuel Gompers" that peace New Destroyer Tender USS Samuel Gompers became part of the U.S. joyed the Persian Gulf. He is D. L. Redmond's last job was can only be secured by the Pacific Fleet at commissioning ceremonies at Puget Sound Naval getting ready to go back as pump­ as AB aboard the Seatrain Lou­ strength of the United States. Shipyard. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer William F. Schnitzler was man on the first available ship to isiana. He's scanning the boards "It would mock Samuel Gom­ among speakers who honored the founder of the modern American the area. for a good slot in the deck de­ pers," he said, "to look upon this labor movement and offered best wishes for the ship bearing his name. Jesse Lewis is eyeing the boards partment. ship as a symbol of brute power rather than as an instrument of The Gompers is the first of a Atiojn^ii^ GuM peace The USS Samuel Gom­ new class of tenders. Its mission pers represents the armor of se­ will be to repair and support de­ June 30 to July 13, 1967 curity." stroyer-type ships, including de­ DECK DEPARTMENT President B. A. Gritta, of the stroyer escorts and nuclear-pow­ TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH AFL-GIO Metal Trades Dept., ered guided missile frigates. All Groups All Groups All Groups said that if Gompers were alive The ship is 643 feet long, 8S Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Class A ClassB today he would be proud of the feet wide and displaces 20,200 Boston 0 4 3 3 17 1 2 officers and men of the ship, the tons at full load. Her single screw New York 40 106 58 33 20 355 95 6 personnel of the Puget Sound power plant will drive her at top Philadelphia 2 3 3 18 8 2 26 12 3 23 96 29 Baltimore 6 Naval Shipyard, and of the Brem­ speed in excess of 20 knots. 6 6 Norfolk 9 10 28 24 6 erton Metal Trades Council and Jacksonville 14 11 5 10 22 4 3 During the christening cere­ its 16 affiliates whose members Tampa 10 2 10 5 12 4 1 mony last year, the Gompers was Mobile made the ship possible. 16 17 25 14 67 13 4 actually floating dockside when New Orleans 54 43 47 42 25 17 128 32 40 26 31 160 111 2 the traditional bottle of cham­ Houston 'Man of Peace* 7 14 7 6 21 • 0 18 pagne was broken across its bow Wilmington 39 70 18 39 20 72 17 "Samuel Gompers was a man by Mrs. Holmes. At the commis­ San Francisco .... 11 19 17 9 24 Seattle 40 22 of peace," Gritta said. "May she sioning, the ship was on blocks Totals 339 270 259 180 1036 123 363 always sail the seas of the world in dry dock with scarcely a drop in quest of peace." ENGINE DEPARTMENT of water beneath her—but she TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH Mrs. Joseph Holmes, oldest could be put to sea within a few All Groups AU Groups All Groups granddaughter of Gompers and hours virtually fully operational. Port ClassB Qass aassA Class A CUasB ClassC A ClassB sponsor of the ship at its christen­ It was one of the few times in Boston 3 1 1 1 11 1 2 ing last year, thanked the Navy naval history that a ship has been New York 47 37 39 24 110 22 154 for this honor to her grandfather. commissioned while in dry dock. Philadelphia 6 8 1 5 6 2 17 AtSTSIVams 'Hm'Operators— 'No Broadcasts la WASHINGTON—Amateur radio operators aboard Ameri­ can merchant vessels in Vietnamese waters or ports have been warned by the Military Sea Transportation Service that ham broadcasts may place American merchant vessels in danger, may prove harmful to U.S. military efforts in Vietnam, and are expressly forbidden by the Federal Communication Commis­ sion's authority under the amended Communications Act of 1934. The MSTS warning reports an incident in which an amateur radio broadcaster aboard a commercial ship, while in South­ east Asian waters, made known the ship's position, the fact that it was carrying military vehicles, its next port of call and its estimated time of arrival. MSTS said that in the future it will be necessary to report such violations aboard ship to the FCC for appropriate actiao—which might result in the revocation of the amateur radio operator's license. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals 18 11 4 3 12 40 38 12 27 14 237 13 1 13 2 9 30 33 13 78 12 245 15 4 3 6 21 32 23 9 14 19 190 11 3 9 3 22 23 29 7 49 7 190 9 9 5 1 10 17 11 16 14 14 135 64 23 12 4 17 84 101 16 47 20 570 30 13 13 2 7 90 84 3 20 35 414 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Bs^ton New York ....... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals aassA ClassB 2 0 40 14 6 1 17 6 1 3 2 2 6 0 11 7 39 36 22 17 4 4 32 6 18 7 200 103 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A ClassB ClassC 1 1 1 28 8 12 3 3 4 9 4 7 7 6 20 0 16 7 11 23 8 6 27 20 9 18 16 12 5 6 13 13 9 34 8 3 21 149 86 145 REGISTERED on BEACH An Groups aaasA ClassB 12 3 173 54 18 11 72 23 16 16 8 4 8 0 43 6 101 88 91 74 20 • 8 48 30 13 7 623 324 " ' . ~ . . - ' ' ' • % �July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG ANNUAL REPORT 7. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1966 8. As of November 30, 1966 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND 9. 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 10. of the 11. 12. STATE OF NEW YORK 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 abbrevi­ ated. For a more comprehensive 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, 55 John Street, New York, N. Y. 10038. EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES i Page Nine DISBURSEMENTS Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance companies for participants benefits .. Benefits provided other than through insurance carriers or other service organizations. See attachment Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) (b) Fees and commissions (c) Interest • (d) Taxes (e) Rent (f) Other administrative expenses Other disbursements (a) See attachment (b) Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) Column (2) $1,380,945.41 Column' (3) $ 796,752.58 2,115,200.00 2,911,952.58 NOT —o— 1,175,367.18 —o— APPLICABLE 4,087,319.76 560,892.28 712,620.42 116,799.36 116,799.36 4,630,439.91 1,005,782.37 2,136,834.89 1,005,782.37 220,530.00 $3,363,147.26 ATTACHMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT-FORM D-2 Item No. 1. Seafarers Welfare Plan is identified with various Atlantic, Gulf Coast and Great Lakes steamship companies, tugboat and dredging operators who have collective bargaining agreements with the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Great Lakes District. 5B. (fiasses of Benefits Provided Death Rehabilitation Medical Examination Program Special Therapeutic Equipment Dental Scholarships Meal coupons Hospital Optical Medical Surgical Blood Bank Consultative Services Medicare premiums Maternity Burial Plots Sickness and Accident Blood Transfusions Rehabilitation Therapy EXHIBIT B-1—Item 10—Other Assets Investment in stock of wholly owned corporations (at cost) Miscellaneous receivables Notes receivable—Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Capital donated to wholly owned corps. ...; Less: Reserve for donated capital Advances to wholly owned corps 560,892.28 $6,029,157.45 LIABILITIES AND FUNDS $ 10,000.00 26,963.66 250,000.00 $3,642,688.11 3,549,988.11 92,700.00 181,228.62 s 3,740.19 —o— 3,740.19 2,662,270.00 3,363,147.26 6,025,417.26 $6,029,157.45 ^Indicate accounting basis by check: Cash • Accrual •. Plans on a cash basis should attach a statement of signiflcant unrecord^ assets and liabilities. See attachment. *The assets listed in this statement must be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act. sec. 7 (e) and (f) (1) (B)). State basis of determining the amount at which securities are carried and shown in column (1) ; Bonds, stocks at cost. ' If A (2) in item 18, PART III is checked "Yes," show in this column the cost or present value, whichever Is lower, of investments summarized in lines 2c, 8a, and 3b, if such value differs from that reported in column (1). Item 17(a)—Reserve for welfare benefits for pensioners and their dependents— $2,662,270.00. EIXHIBIT B-2 Fixed Assets Furniture and fixtures—Plan office Furniture and fixtures—Detroit Training facilities—Bayou Le Batre, Ala.* Medical and Safety Program facilities— Brooklyn, New York Puerto Rico New Orleans, Louisiana Baltimore, Maryland Furniture and fixtures—Blood Bank Program, New York, N. Y Equipment outports Cemetery plots For Year Ending November 30, 1966 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Fund (Address of plan's principal office) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y 11215 RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer—See attachment (b) Employees (c) Other (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends and other investment net income 3. Proceeds from disposal of assets, net 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance companies 5. Other receipts (a) Equipment and office improvement rentals (b) Adjustment of 1965 real estate maint. costs (c) Miscellaneous 280,326.86 9,635.14 31,185.47 95,875.26 66,995.37 46,482.35 46,345.97 558.78 2,844.92 1,199.99 581,450.11 581,450.11 Less: Reserve for fixed assets —0— Total other assets •Title to this property is in the name of the Welfare Mobile Building Corp., a wholly owned corporation. Item 14—Accounts Payable Payroll taxes withheld Accounts payable SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive 18,015.39 33,477.20 208,415.62 November 30, 1966 Column (1) 12. Insurance and annuity premiums payable 13. Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered by insurance) 14. Accounts payable. See Attachment .. 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other expenses 16. Total liabilities 17. Funds and reserves (a) See Below (b) Fund balance (c) (d) Total funds and reserves .. 18. Total liabilities and funds 360,950.33 91,761.88 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ASSETS* 1. Cash 2 Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations ... (b) Nongovernment bonds (c) Total bonds and debentures. 3. Stocks (a) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages .... 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets 8. Accrued income receivable on invest­ ments 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (a) See attachment (b) (c) 11. Total assets 3,801,020.13 RECONCILIATION OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12) 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Decrease in reserve for welfare bene­ fits to pensioners and their dependents 220,530.00 16. Fund balance end of year As of November 30, 1966 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Fund (Address of plan's principal office) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y 11215 —o— $560,892.28 $ 1,471.62 2,268.57 $ 3,740.19 EXHIBIT B-1—Statement of Significant Unrecorded A'^sets and Liabilities ASSETS Contributions receivable Interest receivable on bonds $ 999,737.20 41,939.88 $1,041,677.08 $5,370,778.05 196,472.99 22,059.35 $ 35,542.32 10,906.44 463.13 LIABILITIES Incurred benefits payable Administrative expenses payable Other expenses payable $ 395,274.89 EXHIBIT B-2—Line 8 and Page 2—Item 7 Benefits provided other than through insurance carrier or other service organization Cost of benefits paid $3,795,182.36 Cost of fixed assets acquired for purpose of providing specific benefits 5,837.77 46,911.89 $5,636,222.28 $ 322,299.89 51,739.27 21^35.73 $3,801,020.13 (Continued on Page 10) �Page Ten SEAFARERS ANNUAL REPORT EXHIBIT B-2—Line 10—Other Disbursements Trustees meetings Travel expenses Furniture, fixtures and equipment Maintenance of real estate Moving expenses % 9,696.91 7,247.29 88,486.51 535.16 10333.49 $ 116,799.36 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND STATE or. CoUMTTOr. 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other expenses 16. Total liabilities 17. fHinds and reserves (a) Reserve for future benefits and expenses (b) (c) ........................ (d) Total funds and reserves .. 18. Total liabilities and funds RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer Schedule Attached (b) Employees (c) Other (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income 3. Gam (or loss) from disposal of assets, net .. 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance companies 5. Other receipts (a) (b) (c) 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive Employee tructec: Otben (Indieate titka): BMtUi KINNCTH A. RUOIH ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1966 SEAFARERS PENSION FUND 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 7. 8. 9. to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fond. The presentation is necessarily abbrevi­ ated. For a more comprehensive 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, 55 John Street, New York, N. Y. 10038. EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 1 As of November 30, 1966 (Name of Plan) Seafarers Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 ASSETS' 1. Cash 2. Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations ... (b) Nongovernment bonds .... (c) Total bonds and debentures 3. Stocks (a) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Seal estate loans and mortgages ... 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets 8. Accrued income receivable on invest­ ments 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets <•) (b) (e) 419,673.46 8,039,126.71 8,458,800.17 903,430.09 5,322,980.41 1,000,000.00 266,501.52 11. Total assets LIABILITIES AND FUNDS 12. bsurance and annuity premiums payable 18. Retroactive pension increases....... $ 44350.00 14. Accounts payable 2382.04 16,243,609.54 $16,290,741.58 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For Year Ending November 30, 1966 (Name of Plan) Seafarera Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 "77. /X. Column (2) % 324,959.62 16,243,609.54 EXHIBIT B-2 X. y . /• / (lolumn (1) $47,132.04 »Indiemte mecountiiiK b««Js by check: Cash • Accrual •. Ptana on a caah baala ahould attach a statement of sienificant unrecorded assets and liabilities. »Tbe iusets listed in this sUtement must be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be va ued at their aesTcsate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a sUtement is not so ^ ha llled with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act. sec. 7 (e) and (f) (1) (B)) SUte bwis of dctoflBinSnir the amount at which securitiea are carried and shown in column (1) : All Securities at Cost. •If A (2) in item 18, PART III is checked "Yes." show in this column the cost or present value. iHiiehever ia lower, of investmento summarized in linea 2c, 3a. and 3b. if such value differs from that reported in column (1). TmitcnotJtMeFuiid*i>4 being duly iwom, each for himtdf depoeea and aaya that thb Annual Refiort b true to the beet of hb t tion, knowledge and belwf. Employer t SubKribcd and July 21, 1967 LOG Column' (3) 10. 11. 12. DISBURSEMENTS Insurance and annuity premiums paid to in­ surance companies for participants benefits Benefits provided other than through insur­ ance carriers or other service organizations Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) (b) Fees and commissions (c) Interest (d) Taxes (e) Rent (f) Other administrative expenses Other disbursements (a) Trustees' meetings expense (b) Travel Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disburse­ ments (line 6, less line 11) $ 5,696,843.00 < 564,783.96 93,788.59 6,355,415.55 1,670385.38 $35,044.98 49,253.93 —0— 1,634.04 3,613.21 58,054.05 6,805.68 931.93 RECONCILIATION OF THE FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disburse­ ments (line 12) 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ment (b) (c) 16. Fund balance end of year NOT ; saxL. Pf.nj Trottas of tlw Vimd ud_ Mnf duly nram, Mcfc for hlmrrlFc 15,951,712.19 lloo.kn<nMtiuKll>rtiff. Emp 14,069.77 $16300,741.68 OthmOndhrnililM: iL4<l- U. 7,737.61 1,825,623.20 4,529,792.35 11,713,817.19 4,529,792.35 $16,243,609.54 ANNUAL RXPORT OF THR APPLICABLE 147,600.21 • ud My* Out tU* Anmnl Rtpect biratlodwIiMttitkkhl �Jnlr 21, 1967 Text of Brewster Speech Before U.S. Senate (Continued from page 6) I do not believe one penny should be spent for the rehabilitation of old ships or the reconditioning of the mothball fleet. That is only a temporary expedient, and would do nothing to improve the overall quality of the fleet. All money that it has been proposed to spend in this way should go toward the construction of new ships. Rehabilitation of old ships is economically un­ sound. The Secretary of Transportation has given consider­ able weight to the proposal that part of our ship replacement program be carried out in foreign yards. I would favor this expedient only when our own yards are filled to capacity and unable to meet our ship­ building needs. Under any other circumstances, to permit construction of U.S. merchant ships abroad, and subsequently to register such ships under U.S. flag and grant them the same privileges enjoyed by ships built in the United States, would run counter to the intent of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, and would, furthermore, lead to the eventual ruin of Amer­ ican shipyards. 5. Hand-in-hand with modernizing the fleet goes the modernization of our shipyards—the eleven that are left. In 1953, U.S. yards delivered 45 ships; today, they are capable of delivering just as many without driving costs up. But there is no question that they need stream­ lining and increased capacity. In this vein, I would recommend that the United States Government make available to American shipyards low-interest moderniza­ tion loans. This has never been done in this country before, although after World War II, vast sums of American capital were turned over to foreign nations like Japan to rebuild their own shipyards. By contrast, the American aircraft industry was given considerable governmental help in setting up plants, with the result that today we are a leader in aircraft production. What I am asking is that we give a similar break to the maritime industry, that for the first time we give our shipyards a chance to completely modernize and automate their plants, especially with an eye towards building ships on a production-line basis. This, I believe, can be accomplished with low-cost loans to American shipyards. Make no mistake, one reason why our shipyards are behind in modernization is the lack of a policy they can depend on. The lack of assurances for future production naturally has made the shipbuilding industry hesitant about embarking on any major new improvements. Now is the time to give those assurances, and thereby get modernization underway. 6. Another area in which the government can be of great assistance in the promotion of a healthy merchant marine is the retention and reaffirmation of the Cargo Preference Act under which at least 50% of all U.S. government cargo must go in U.S. bottoms. Despite explicit Presidential orders to the contrary there have been numerous occasions when this require­ ment has not been met. 7. Considering the tremendous amount of benefit that airlines and railroads have derived from government sponsored research, I believe it is essential that the government step up its research in the maritime field. This year, the signs were profoundly discouraging, when the Bureau of the Budget recommended cutting from the Maritime Administration Budget the $2 million necessary to keep the nuclear ship Savannah in opera­ tion. It is essential that we continue development in the nuclear field, for this is one area in which we have a clear lead. Friends of the maritime industry were enormously gratified when the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries restored that vital $2 million to keep the Savannah in operation for another year; Congress, at least, has gone on record as support­ ing research in the field of nuclear merchant shipping. It is now up to the Administration to follow through with its Congressional mandate. A new merchant marine policy must include much more than these seven points. I would consider these simply a beginning. The tragedy is that the longer we go without a policy, the more the situation deteriorates. I would urge my colleagues in the Senate to direct their attention to this problem, and to join together in formulating a legislative program that will insure the rebuilding of our merchant fleet and the reassertion of this nation as a pre-eminent maritime power. We must act now before indifference and old age leave us with no fleet at all. Page Eleven SEAFARERS LOG Congressional Unity Marks Hearings On Need for Independent MARAD (Continued from page 3) merchant marine did fairly well when it was being supervised by an independent agency. It fared pretty badly when it was sub­ merged in another department not primarily concerned with the in­ tricate problems of maritime affairs." Representative John H. Dent (D-Pa.)—Transportation Secretary Alan Boyd "has offered neither a sound nor a progressive maritime policy, and ... I believe we would be derelict if we ever placed the merchant marine's future in his department's hands." The Congressman said that the maritime program espoused by Boyd "gives me no sense of ease about how the maritime program would be administered if wi; ever put it under the jurisdiction of his department." Representative Howard W. Pol­ lock (R-Alaska)—^The fact that maritime independence has strong support on both the Republican and Democratic sides of the aisle serves to underscore "the deep concern of this Congress" over the maritime crisis. "By any comparison," he said, "our merchant marine and fish­ eries situations are bad, and are growing steadily worse. Nothing short of a full-fledged overhaul of all our maritime and fisheries pro­ grams is in order. "Because the Maritime Admin­ istration does not have independ­ ence—because we have more than two score federal agencies with their fingers in the maritime 'pie' —we are treated to the spectacle of various Cabinet officers making policy decisions, often contradic­ tory, for this vital industry." Representative Seymour Halpern (R-N.Y.)—"Putting the Mar­ itime Administration in the De­ partment of Transportation would be nothing short of a death sen­ tence. And I, for one, have no intention of sentencing our mer­ chant marine to death." Secretary Boyd, he went on, "has already made it clear that he has little understanding of this in­ dustry and certainly precious little regard for its future." Representative Peter N. Kyros (D-Me.)—"The past glory of the American merchant marine is now overshadowed by its present de­ cline. This maritime crisis is all the more worrisome because it comes at a time of new American military responsibility and com­ mercial interest across the seas. "I strongly believe that an in­ dependent Federal Maritime Ad­ ministration would be a most valuable means of restoring the vitality of our merchant marine." Representative Henry Helstoski (D-NJ.) — "We have gone far enough in neglecting America's seapower to where we are pres­ ently classified in a third-rate status and we should make every effort we possibly can to reverse this trend through the upgrading of the agency which oversees the functions of the merchant marine. "In establishing a Federal Mari­ time Administration, we are taking a step forward to revitalize our merchant marine, to restore it to a position of leadership among the maritime nations." Representative Benjamin S. Rosenthal (D-N.Y.)—"The key to revitalization of our maritime in­ dustry once maritime independ­ ence is achieved will be a strong American shipbuilding program in American shipyards." Representative James A. Byrne (D-Pa.)—President Johnson's re­ cent Maritime Day proclamation, which declared that "the merchant marine has been indispensable to our security and prosperity," does not seem to be reflected "in the plans and schemes of some of the members of his official family." He criticized the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Agriculture, in particular, for having "downgraded" the mer­ chant fleet, adding; "It is the day-to-day actions of the Administration that have brought our merchant marine to its present precarious position— outnumbered on the high seas; outclassed in terms of speed and newness; almost out of the pic­ ture, in terms of new construction going on in our own shipyards." Representative Thomas M. Peily (R-Wash.) — "Today the American merchant marine is de­ clining . . . yet, at no time has a concrete legislative proposal been placed before the Congress." The Republican Congressman said he was convinced that the only solution is through an inde­ pendent agency which will "re­ store to the Maritime Administra­ tion its one-time independent voice which has been muted over these past several years." An independent agency could give Congress a "blueprint" for restoring the U.S. "to its former place as the first maritime nation in the world," he said. Representative Abraham J. Muiter (D-N.Y.)—"The needs of American shipbuilders, American ship operators and American sea­ men are being neglected and ig­ nored." Maritime, he said, is "too big and too important" to be buried in any Cabinet-level de­ partment; it needs "an agency of its own, with its own budget." "The problems of this industry," declared Muiter, "are too com­ plex apd diverse to be handled on a part-time basis—they need fulltime consideration." Representative Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.)—"This nation apparently has grown fat, dumb and happy through our postWorld War II economy. In be­ coming the wealthiest nation in the history of the world, we have become content to have our com­ merce carried in foreign bottoms, our troops ferried in ancient ves­ sels and our flag all but disappear from the great harbors of the world." An independent Maritime Ad­ ministration, he went on, is of "paramount necessity ... it is the only sure way that we will be able to survive on the high seas. The nation which relegates its vessels to the graveyard of ships (^onsiens itself to the graveyard of nations." Representative William C. Cahill (D-N.J.)—"I am firmly con­ vinced that the first step in re­ vitalizing our merchant fleet is to create an independent Maritime Administration. Only by such ac­ tion can the Maritime Adminis­ tration develop a continuous, yet flexible, policy which will provide a fourth line of defense in times of emergency or war, and a prof­ itable commercial enterprise in times of peace." Representative Joshua Eilberg (D-Pa.)—"We need to upgrade our maritime endeavors—not to downgrade them by hiding them away in the bureaucratic maze. The only way that we can upgrade maritime—the only way that we can once again become a mari­ time power again—is to get on with this job of maritime inde­ pendence." Representative Jacob H. Gilbert (D-N.Y.)—"The creation of an independent agency would focus greater attention on the decaying merchant fleet, and on the ulti­ mate objective of revitalizing the industry." This, he said, would enable the U.S. "to meet its foreign commerce needs, as well as defense commitments." Representative Samuel N. Friedel (D-Md.)—"I have become increasingly concerned about the steady decline of our merchant fleet—a decline so severe and a situation so grave as to have per­ ilous consequences for us as a nation in the next decade. "An independent agency . . . whose sole duty would be the ad­ ministration of the merchant marine could formulate a clearcut policy and give the industry the attention it needs. The estab­ lishment of such an administra­ tion would be the first important step toward the development of the merchant marine into the vital national force it has been in the past, and can be again in the future." Representative J. Delaney (DN.Y.)—"An independent agency could focus attention on the need to revitalize the merchant fleet. ... In the face of obvious needs of the economy and national se­ curity, the U.S. merchant fleet must not be allowed to sink to possible oblivion. What advan­ tage will be gained by being first in the race to the moon if we lose the high seas to our com­ petitors?" Representative William D. Ford (D-Mieh.)—"Creating of an inde­ pendent Maritime Administration is a long-overdue recognition of American-flag ships, and the dedicated mariners who guide them to ports throqghout the world." Representative Joseph Addabbo (D-N.Y.)—"For 17 years, the Maritime Administration has been incorporated within a department which seemingly has been willing to accept the decline of the Amer­ ican shipping industry as an eco­ nomic fact of life. ... It is not difficult to diagnose the maladies upsetting the American maritime industry. . . .It will take a strong independent Maritime Adminis­ tration to treat them properly." �July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve SlU-CreweJ Observer Had Close-Up Of Arab-Israeli Suez Canal Battle Isolated for 21 days and nights aboard the SIU contracted tanker Observer in the Suez Canal, 39 Seafarers were caught in the crossfire of the Arab-Israeli war and witnessed at close range the combat of the two opposing armies. Twenty-nine of the Observer's ^ As the days passed, the war got crew are now back home to tell was about to clear the 103-mile what it was like aboard the Ob­ long canal on June 6, when in the closer to the canal area and to the server, in the midst of a war. The early morning hours the Middle Observer. Israeli forces were remainder of the Observer's crew, East war exploded and the Suez rapidly approaching the Suez Ca­ 10 men, volunteered to stay Canal was blocked by the debris of nal from the east, while the Egyp­ sunken ships which prevented fur­ tians were massing forces and sup­ aboard her as a skeleton crew. ther access. The Passage of the plies on the west bank of the canal. The SlU-manned Observer, In­ Observer, and that of 14 other From their position on the Ob­ dia bound with a cargo of grain. vessels from various nations was server, the crew could see the halted, and in effect, they became movement of tanks and trucks trapped in the Suez Canal. and the activity of the Egyptians The first sign of trouble came at as they prepared various fortifi­ 3:30 A.M. on the sixth of June cations, including an anti-aircraft when the Observer's crew heard gun implacement, to meet the ad­ an explosion a few hundred yards vancing Israeli forces. down the canal from their ship's From June 8 on there was al­ position. In the darkness, seconds most constant gun fire, day and later, the flaming wreckage of a Amelia Satterthwaite, a Delta dredge could be seen sinking night. The light from the multi­ Steamship Lines stewardess, has beneath the waters of the canal. tude of rapidly firing guns would light up the night sky. become the second woman to The dredge, say eyewitnesses, "Soon we began to see low fly­ qualify for an SIU pension. The was one of the first vessels to be first, Mrs. Laurence Mary Chopin, deliberately sunk by the Egyptians ing planes come in over the can­ joined the pension list in 1958 to block the canal. There are now al," said Seafarer Homer Shipes "sometimes they were Israeli and passed away last year. at least seven ships, along with planes and at other times they Mrs. Satterthwaite sailed with numerous smaller vessels, block­ were Egyptian." Delta LinSs ships ing passage through the canal. The Observer's crew soon for 19 years. Her Aboard the pbserver. Captain first voyage was Charles Kapelowitz, told his crew learned to distinguish between as second stew­ that their ship couldn't move and Egyptian and Israeli planes by ardess on the Del that they would have to sit it out; awaiting the reaction of the near­ by Egyptian anti-aircraft position. Sud in March of perhaps for quite a while. There was almost incessant ground 1947. She spent "The crew's reaction was a to air firing, as more and more almost her entire kind of trapped feeling," said Sea­ Israeli planes came in over the ca­ sailing career on farer Russel Flack, but we have a nal. Satterthwaite that ship. Her good crew and we knew that we Arab and Israeli pilots were first voyage as chief stewardess was in 1949 and could each depend on the other having nightly dogfights above the guy." Observer. E. E. Simmons, the Ob­ she sailed continuously in that The fact that they had a "good server's 3rd engineer and a mem­ capacity since January of 1950. Mrs. Satterthwaite completed her crew" aboard was also pointed out ber of MEBA District 2, witnessed last trip in the summer of 1966. by one of the youngest Seafarers the downing of two planes. "The planes would fly in so Bom in Louisiana, she is a resi­ aboard, Gerald Rheams. The sit­ uation was bad, said Rheams, but low over the canal and our ship," dent of Alexandria. She joined the SIU in New Orleans. A having a "teamwork crew" took said Simmons, "that we could see the pilots clearly." widow, she has two children—a the pressure off. son, Orley of Monroe, La., and a Captain Kapelowitz ordered all daughter, Christene, of Alex­ hands to stay below during the andria. night and as much as possible dur­ ing the day. As an added pre­ Mrs. Chopin was also a 20-year veteran of Delta Lines ships. She caution all the lights aboard were lived in Mt. Airy, La., at the time turned out at night to prevent the Those who have completed of her death at the age of 79. Observer from being mistaken for entry rating lifeboat training a target by either side. Early radio She was a crewmember of the while at the Harry Lundeberg contact with both the Israeli and Del Valle when that ship was School of Seamanship in New the Egyptian forces had advised sunk by torpedoes from a Ger­ York and have 90 days seathem of the positions of all the man submarine in the Caribbean time are urged to apply im­ non-combatant ships in the canal. on April 12, 1942. mediately to the Coast Guard Over the ship's radio, on a spec­ Mrs. Chopin was adrift in a in the Port of New York for ial frequency, the Observer was lifeboat for 17 hours before res­ their valid lifeboat ticket. in daily contact with the United cue came. The ship, which sunk A lifeboat ticket means States. in 17 minutes, resulted in the loss higher job priority and im­ Back home, the SIU and Marine of only one life. Undaunted, sis­ proved shipboard safety. You Carriers, the ship's operator, were ter Chopin" returned to New Or­ owe it to yourself and your i working to have the crew flown leans and shipped out on the first union to pick up your ticket. back to the United States, but the available vessel. United Arab Republic refused to allow the crew to leave the ship. IJWI 5 Editor, Aboard the Observer, food ra­ • SEAFARERS 106, tioning was put into effect and • 675 Fourth Ave., fresh water was being conserved • Brooklyn, N. Y, 11232 as much as possible. On June 28, word came over the • I would like Jo receive the SEAFARERS L06—please pot my ship's radio that efforts to have the • name on your maillnfl list. {frtoHntormvtipn) crew released had succeeded and that they would begin the flight home. The crew arrived back home on July 2, in the words of Seafarer Russel Flack, "happy as hell to be back." But for ten-other Observer crew members, the skelton force left aboard her, the voyage is not yet over. Estimates of when the canal will be open and the Observer free to pass through, run as high as six months. Deha Stewardess A. Satterthwaite, Gets SIU Pension Be Sure to Apply For Lifeboat Ticket l/feboaf Class No. 181 The latest crop of Seafarers to complete the one-week course at the SIU Lifeboat School pose for their graduation picture. Seated (l-r) are: Karalambos Drakogiawnis, Bill Kirkpatrick and Aldo Shahbein. Backing them up are: Instructor Paul McSaharan, Robert Luck, Luther Roberts, Albert Beals and Lifeboat Instructor Ami Bjornsson. STEEL DESIGNE:R (Isthmian), June 4—Chairman, Wesley Leonard ; Secretary, Francis J. Connolly. Brother Francis J. Connolly was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $10.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. PENN SAILOR (Penn Shipping), June 11—^Chairman, T. Weems; S«retary, J. Craft. One man missed ship in Bombay^ and two men were hospitalized. Some disputed OT in deck department. Dis­ cussion held about the terrible condition of the reefer boxes causing food to be condemned. STEEL AGE (Isthmian). June 10— Chairman, H. E. Rosecrans; Secretary, H. E. Rosecrans. $7.80 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. CHOCTAW VICTORY (Columbia), May 7—Chairman, Frank Timmos; Sec­ retary. Charles Randall Hood. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. MARORE (Venore), May 13—Chairnan. Burton Hirsch: Secretary. W. Thomas. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Some disputed OT in deck and steward depart­ ments. Brother B. Hirsch resigned as ship's delegate and Brother W. Schaefer was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), May 21—Chairman, Mike Stupin ; Secretary, B. Toner. Beefs regarding restriction to ship and draws to be brought up at pay­ off. One man hospitalized in Bangkok. $23.50 in ship's fund. Plenty of disputed OT in engine department. Motion made that any changes made in the Constitu­ tion by which the membership is to vote upon, that the time allowance be at least ninety days in order to give the members at sea a chance to vote. Espeneda. No beefs and no disputed OT reiwrted by department delegates. Brother Andrew Hudimac resigned as ship's dele­ gate and was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Brother J. L. Disco was elected to serve in his place. Most of the repairs were completed in New Orleans. $2.00 in ship's fund. CUBA VICTORY (Alcoa). May IBChairman, C. J. Quinnt; Secretary, W. J. Miles. Brother Quinnt was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT. Everything is running smoothly in all departments. Vote of thanks extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. MARYMAR (Calmar), May 28—Chairman. Harry Schockney; Secretary. Frank Holland. $21.50 in ship's fund for TV repairs. No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. Several crew mem­ bers discussed the feeding and what could be done to improve it. KYSKA (Waterman), May 28—Chair­ man. Ekiwin S. Harris; Secretary, T. R. Ciesla. One man taken off ship in Yoko­ hama due to illness. All repairs to be taken care of in shipyard. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Motion nude to notify headquar­ ters by letter about the sanitary condi­ tions aboard this ship. Discussion of pension plan—retirement after 20 or 25 years in Union, the same as other unions have. STEEL KING (Isthmian), April IBChairman, William F. Barth : Secretary, P. C. Elstoban. $20.00 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. JOHN C (Atlantic Carriers), May 21— Chairman, Anthony Kazmirski; Secre­ tary. Stephen Cassella. $20.00 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Ship's delegate resigned and Brother Flowers was elected to serve. Motion made that if the bad feeding con­ ditions on this ship are due to the way the food plan stores the ship, then the food plan should be done away with. Patrolman will be requested to come aboard ship at payoff to straighten out food beef. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers). May 23—Chairman, R. S. John­ son : Secretary, G. Kell. Ship's delegate stated that all is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Motion made that pension for IB years sea time regardless of age be negotiated for those who sailed on SlU-contracted ships. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), May 29—Chairman, Walter Suska ; Secretary. James El. Ostrom. $104.25 in ship's fund. Motion was made to issue American money while overseas. Crew needs larger messhall. Better quality merchandise needed in slop chest. Brother Edward C. Ruley was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. EXPRESS VIRGINIA (Maritime Car­ riers). May 29—Chairman, Thomas Liles: Secretary, Louts W. Cartwright. All re­ pairs from last voyage completed except repair of air vent. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Paul D. Liotta was elected to serve as ship's delegate. JOHN J. ROLAND (American), June 4—Chairman, Vincent Smith ; Secretary, Vincent Smith. Motion made to write to headquarters to obtain further informa­ tion in regard to vacation pay. Crew members wpuld like to know who's job it is to carry passenger baggage. CARROLL VICTORY (Delta), June 9 —Chairman, Richard Lee; Secretary, Jack Long. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrol­ man. Otherwise, no beefs were reported. DEL MONTE (Delta), May 19—Chair­ man, E. C. McNab; Secretary, Albert G. CORNELL VICTORY (Waterman), May 14—Chairman, none; Secretary, Ernest M. Bryant. Brother L. Garcia was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made that headquarters contact all companies and ask for tele­ visions for all SIU ships. Various sub­ jects were discussed for the good of the crew. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping), June 3—Chairman, Frank Pastrano; Sec­ retary, Z. A. Markris. Ship's delegate report^ that everything is going along, smoothly and extended a vote of thanks to the crew for making it a good trip. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Disputed OT in engine de­ partment to be turned over to boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks to the deck and steward department for a job well done. Ship is in need of fumigation. KENYON VICTORY (Colombia), May 21—Chairman, Albert Bourgot; Secre­ tary, M. Badger. Everything is running smoothly. All repairs are being taken care of. Steward thanked the bosun, deck maintenance and electricians for their good cooperation. ROSWELL VICTORY (Bloomfleld), May 7—Chairman, George Finklea; Secretary, Paul Harpold. Some disputed OT in deck department. One man failed to join ship in Baltimore. Brother Hsnk Rucki was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. VOLUSIA (Piggly Wiggly), June 25Chairman, Arthur L. Lenz, Jr.: Sec­ retary. None. No beefs reported by 4*partment delegates. Ship's delegates to write headquarters concerning various beefs. �July 21, 1967 SlU Lakes Crew Thanks the Union To The Editor: We, the after-end crew mem­ bers of the W. E. Fitzgerald, would like to take this time to thank the Seafarers Internation­ al Union for its responsive and most considerate manner in helping us get fans installed in the ventilators in the fire hole. We would like to add that this is just one of the many situations that the Seafarers has helped us with in the past few years. This has made our work­ ing conditions more pleasant aboard this ship. After-End Crew W. E. Fitzgerald Free Bargaining Is Basic Right 6-V •"•fl I'll '<^'7 .To The Editor: V President Johnson's proposal to Congress for the settlement of the railroad beef is a pro­ posal to escalate the pressure on the railroad unions to force them to negotiate. And if the terms are not acceptable, then he wants Congress to escalate the pressure of compulsion on the parties to accept a dictated peace. This is the "arm-twisting" approach he used when he was majority leader in the Senate. But the idea that compulsion by government fiat is essential to resolve labor disputes is totalitarian and unacceptable here. It is based on a cynical philosophy that the way to settle a labor dispute is to sit on one of the parties and pre­ vent that party alone from exercising its perogativel' Robert Ingrassla <I> Vital Information Provided by LOG To The Editor: I would like to give a word of praise for the continually improving interest of the con­ tent of your paper. I enjoy it very much and I especially ap­ preciate the service you provide in making more and more per­ sons aware of legislation of vital concern to all Americans. Too few pay attention to such matters. In any democracy, each person has a responsibility to each of his fellow men. Mrs. E. J. Thibodeaux Jr. N.y. Project Sets Example A a| To The Editor: New York City's new Hunts Point Market, which was dedi­ cated in May and is now oper­ ating full steam ahead, is a landmark in improving food distribution. One-hundred twenty-six acres are completely developed and 205 acres more are being built. The Hunts Point expansion project is located immediately adjacent to the present produce market—directly at the point where the Bronx River flows into the salty East River. Deepwater shipping berths on the East River and facilities for fishing boats and shallow-draft craft on the Bronx River are included in the projected plans. One berth is planned for SEAFARERS LOG leading banana importers. Here, some 700,000 boxes of bananas yearly would be swiftly un­ loaded, through the use of ultra­ modern mechanical equipment, and speeded by truck and rail to metropolitan area consumers and to other geographical areas as well. It is expected that other kinds of fruit will also be imported through this terminal. A second berth is planned for the accommodation of reef­ er ships carrying cargoes of frozen meat from world areas that have up to now not been able to profitably ship meat to the New York market simply because of the dearth of suit­ able facilities within the city. A refrigerated warehouse is planned in conjunction with the ship berth. A third deepwater berth planned is one that will improve New York's competitive posi­ tion in the trade in certain bagged bulk food commodities. These cargoes have either fallen off at New York in recent years or have gone elsewhere, simply because the facilities available were either outdated or lacking. The three deepwater berths are planned to be located along the East River side of Hunts Point, where naturally deep water exists. I think the inclusion of deepwater shipping berths and facili­ ties show foresight into the needs of a modern marketing complex, encouraging the relia­ ble, efficient and economical transportation that ocean-going ships provide. Maurice Geltz Page Thirteen Seafarers on the Norberto Capay (Liberty Navigation) enjoyed "some swell fresh fish for dinner and supper," thanks to the good luck enjoyed by Brother Elbert Winslow. Coming across the Pacific while on the Vietnam run, Winslow did some fishing in his spare time. He caught a 65pound wahos. The fish was ^ ^ — Director (Isth­ A suggestion was made by landed on Thursday, just in time mian) Seafarers Lynn Victory (Victory) Seafarers for Friday's meal, Meeting purchase a new that MSTS passes Chairman A. H. Reasko reported. TV antenna, treas­ be given to crews John "Frenchy" DeVaux was urer J. P. Baliday serving in the elected new ship's delegate, ac­ informed the Vietnam war cording to word from Meeting crew. The an­ zone. Meeting Secretary John tenna cost $40.87, Chairman John Smith. Frenchy leaving a balance Kuchta said this was able to see of $14.63. Horace would eliminate his son, John Jr., Hunt Hunt, meeting the need to carry while the ship chairman, reports that depart­ Z cards around. was unloading in Strauss ment delegates report no ^efs Meeting Secretary Qui Nhon. He and all is running smoothly. ArHarold Strauss reports that Bill contacted his son, veU Bearden wanted to resign McDermott received a vote of who is stationed Winslow in Saigon, through as ship's delegate, but was re­ thanks for the fine job he turned the American Red quested by the crew to stay on. in as deck delegate. Cross. The crew spared no effort Bearden asked his fellow Seafarers Charlie Luna, chief steward on in making John Jr. feel at home to be extra careful in avoiding logs for the two days he was aboard out of "respect for a good Skip­ the Floridian (United Maritime) has kept his fel­ the Norberto Capay, Frenchy told per". low Seafarers well the LOG. A motion was made to and his bayou fed Meeting Chairman N. A. Huff re­ collect money for a new ship's shrimp gumbo is fund. Seafarer sent a letter to ports that the Volusia (Suwannee) "out of this is calling at Midheadquarters requesting informa­ world." Meeting East ports. The tion on the proper way to make Chairman A. ship will visit Cas­ out insurance policies while on the Aronica writes ablanca, MorrocVietnam run. that his "Louisi­ co, Skikda, Al­ ^ ana swamp style" geria and Ceuta, Luna Donations of $28, added to the cooking was en­ Spain, before re­ ship's fund of $27.50, helped Steel turning to the joyed by the entire crew. Charlie Gulf for a payoff. is "most cooperative" and the Meeting Secretary entire Steward Department has Fisher Clarence Dyer in­ done a fine job, Aronica informs. forms that William Fisher of the Julio Ruiz resigned as ship's dele­ steward department was hospital­ gate to give someone else a shot ized in the Bahamas with an in­ at the job. Ruiz did a fine job, fected finger. The ship's treasury fellow crewmen agreed. No beefs has $21.93. Seafarers were re­ were reported by department dele­ minded to make sure they keep gates. the messroom and pantry clean. Meeting Chairman F. Timmons The Detroit (Sea-Land) ar­ reports from the Choctaw Victory The steward department of the rived in Puerto Rico with two (Columbia) that more passengers than when it Anniston Victory (Waterman) the alarm bell provided lots of started out. The two passengers needs fixing. "It's good chow to were bovine, a baby cow and an not loud enough keep Seafarers' infant bull. The two calves were to wake sleeping minds off the long born when the Detroit was crtieSeafarers," Tim­ and hot voyage. and-a-half days out of New York mons reports. A Meeting Secre­ on her way to San Juan, Puerto suggestion was tary Thomas Rico, on her most recent trip. made to have Ulisse reported. The calves were born six hours an electric hot Ulisse writes that apart, one in the morning and one water urn put in San Filippo "we have five in the afternoon, according to crew's pantry. men in the crew Seafarer Bob Wambold, 20, who who range in weight from 250 to was sailing on the 325 pounds. Total weight for the Detroit as a wip­ heavyweights is 1,500 pounds." er. Both mothers Meeting Chairman Joe San Filipwere assisted in po wrote that the ship recently their deliveries by completed a 13-day stop in Hono­ the resident cow­ lulu for repairs in the engine boy who was on room. The Anniston Victory paid board to care for a visit to Viet Nam prior to a Robert Edmonds, bom April 7, the 72 cows and New Orleans payoff. 1967, to the James H. Edmonds, ysstwo horses that —— Baltimore, Md. tbe ship was carWambold Meeting Chairman F. Stablings ^ rying to Puerto Rico. reports that the Robin Gray (Isth­ Mario Cranford, born June 2, The cowboy performed his mian) is having 1967, to the Quincy R. Cranfords, duties admirably and requested no a smooth trip as Prichard, Ala. it heads for Dur­ assistance from the Seafarers ban and Cape­ aboard. Seafarer Wambold said town. Engine Elaine Louise Pfeiffelman, bom that he was working below "when delegate Henry June 9, 1967, to the Edward Pfeifsuddenly there was a strange noise. Donski said that felmans, Mackinac Island, Mich. I looked, and there was a calf." some disputed The Detroit's main cargo was overtime from a Jack Edward Adaire, born June automobiles, but, as is common previous trip will Donski 21, 1967, to the James Adaires, on Puerto Rican runs, it carried a be collected in New Orleans, La. lot of livestock for breeding pur­ New York during the payoff. Deck and steward delegates Scottposes. Other than the unexpected births, the eight-day trip was un­ ie Ferro and Thomas Maley wrote Michael Dunnam, born May that things were going well in their eventful. 16, 1967, to the Joseph Dunnams, departments. Seafarers were re­ Brother Wambold, who is a minded not to leave cots on the Neely, Miss. native of New York, from where deck where they could be a safety he usually sails, has been a Sea­ hazard and to observe silence in Miguel Silva, born May 31, farer for a year and two months. passageways where watch-standers 1967, to the Manuel Silvas, New­ quarters are. He is single. ark, New Jersey. 4^ Sea-Land Detroit Site of Birth For Baby Calves <1> Pension Is Dignity To Retired Seafarer To The Editor: I would like to thank the SIU for its attention and promptness in mailing my pen­ sion check. It would be of great pleasure to me if the young generation of today who are now com­ mencing to work with this Union could widely appreciate all the benefits and privileges— which are enjoyed by old and sick men like me—which we obtain from the Union to help us live with dignity. Miguel A. HipoUt Decline of Maritime Danger to U.S. To the Editon As a person who has made his living in field other than maritime, I frankly do not know too much about the problems of the industry. However, as a matter of common sense, it would appear essential that we have a fleet that can adequately compete with other nation's in the carriage of cargo. It is also very dangerous to have to rely on the ships of other nation's in time of conflict. I can easily see that if the maritime decline continues that this will be the case and I do not think that we can afford to let it continue any longer. I back your Union 100 percent in your fight to ob­ tain a stronger U.S. merchant fleet. Good luck to you and your members. Henry Spahn m �Page Fourteen Sailing Gives Seafarer Opportunity To Study Religions Around World "I'm not a religious man," Seafarer Philip Frank told the LOG, yet Brother Frank has worshiped in synagogues in practically every comer of the world and has visited the Vatican, Protestant churches, Ethical Culture meeting houses, Bhuddist temples, Hindu temples, Moslem mosques, and Bahai clubs and temples. "Most re­ ligions appeal to me theoretical­ seum, he was most impressed by a like seeing a living person." Phil has visited Bhuddist tem­ ly, but practically I am not a ship that was found in a tomb many thousands of years old. The ples in Bangkok and Hindu tem­ religious person," he reiterated. ship, buried with its owner to pro­ ples all over India. The only house "Traveling is in my blood," vide safe sailing to the next world of worship he couldn't get to see Phil says. "All my life, even when was "a full-size ship for that time," was the Parsis temple in Bombay. I was a kid, I says Brother Frank, being between He was sorry, because the Parsis wanted to travel. 50 and 60 feet long. faith particularly appealed to him. I used to love to "The whole religion is based on • 'Jewish Church' listen to people love," he explained. "Everything tell stories of their During another recent trip Phil is holy." It is because they consider travels when I saw what looked like any other everything holy, including earth, was a kid. "poor native building," except for fire and water, that the Parsis ex­ Seafarers see a the Star of David that adorned it, pose their dead to vultures rather lot of the world while being taken through the than cremate them as do the Hin­ as they sail, but Casbah in Tunisia. He asked the dus or burying them as their Frank even this isn't guide what the building was, and Moslem neighbors do. This is enough for Phil. "Every ten years was told that it was "a Jewish done at their temple, and Phil I take a trip on my own," he church." After being careful to tell speculated that perhaps they con­ relates. Last year, at the age of the guide he was not interested in sider the sight too raw for visitors. 67, he completed a six-month it, Phil paid him and made his In New York City, where he Odyssey during which he visited own way to the synagoguge. Most with the primitive Falasy Jews of the men he met there, prepar­ makes his home. Brother Frank who live in the heartland of Ethi­ ing for the evening worship serv­ often goes to the Bahai Club. opia. (Seafarers Log, Sept. 16, ice, were poor even by Arab stand­ Bahai, Phil explained, "is a com­ 1966.) ards. Most of them were laborers, bination of everything—Christian­ Last year, Phil got a chance and many were beggars. "For one ity, Judaism, Islam, Bhuddism and to visit Cairo. Not many Seafarers of them to become a shoemaker Hinduism. "They know me at the get to visit the inland Egyptian is like becoming a professor here," Bahai Club," he, said. He is also a capital city. The opportunity arose Phil said, illustrating the plight of frequent visitor at New York's out of an accident he suffered Arab Jews. Yet these desperately Community Church, and the while his ship, the Robin Kirk, poor men, often abused by their Ethical Culture Society. Traveling has become a fine art lay at anchor in Port Said. He was Moslem neighbors, extended to returning to the ship in a launch Phil the only hospitality they were for Phil, who buys "any book on with a group of his shipmates. He able to give, he was asked if he traveling I see." "Most travel reached for the gangway and had would like to sleep in the syna­ books talk a lot, but don't say gotten one hand on it when some­ gogue. It was all they had to offer, much," he says. Although he usu­ ally travels alone, Phil has "never how the launch floated out of and he was deeply moved. gotten into any trouble." "I see reach. He was left hanging from Brother Frank has visited Jew­ the gangway by one hand. An ish communities in just about everything as a neutral," he says Arab member of the shore gang every Arab country, he says. He and "respect everyone." climbed down the gangway and has also visited the Jewish com­ Phil started traveling at the age pulled Phil onto it. He suffered munities in several Indian cities— of 18, when he walked from his a dislocated shoulder. where a military career is tradi­ birthplace of Vilna, Poland, to Declared unfit for duty for a tional for many Jews, who make France. The overland trek, much week, Phil asked the skipper for up a large part of the officer cadre of it done barefoot, took one-andpermission to visit Cairo. His first of the Indian Army. He has visited a-half years. When he began his stop was the Alii Mosque, "one of Jews in Tokyo, Sweden and journey, he had just been re­ leased from a German forced la­ the biggest and nicest mosques France. I've ever seen," he says. He was Phil visited the Vatican in 1946, bor camp, where he had spent the most impressed by the Cairo and left the Eternal City "with the duration of W.W. I. When he was Museum. "The most beautiful most friendly feeling." He was 15, the Germans had come "and museum in the world," it was "the most impressed by Michelangelo's picked me out of bed at five in most interesting museum I've ever famous statue of Moses. "I don't the morning," and set him at hard seen," Brother Frank said. Of all know anything about sculpture," labor during the years when the ancient artifacts in the mu­ Brother Frank says, "but it was luckier boys are in high school. He came to America in 1927. He served in the Army briefly, Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No. 7 and was discharged as over-age in 1943. He spent the rest of World War II working in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1946, Phil started sailing with the MSTS. He joined the SIU in 1952. Any Seafarer having informa­ tion on where to obtain a St. Elmo's religious medal please con­ tact the LOG as a service to a Union Brother who is presently serving with the United States armed forces in Vietnam. Basking In the May sunshine in front of the SiU's Lifeboat School at Mill Basin, Brooklyn, is the seventh class of students of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to graduate from the school. Seated (l-r) are: M. Veazey, L. Lehtonen, C. Gorman, T. Dawson, W. Delgado and W. Spinks, In the second row are: Instructor R. Gillette, C, Elswick, G. Hunt, B. McCray, J. Collins and J. Ficher. In the last row are: J. Day, K. Dillon, R. Bragg, W High, D. Jobe, D. Cummings, M. Flemings and Instructor Ami Bjornsson. Jolr 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Pedro Perez Get in touch with Adolph DeMarco through the New York hall as soon as possible. John T. Harris Write Miss Nancy Caldwell, 427 St. Mary St., New Orleans, La. 70130. Viet Cong Attempt Sabotage Bosun F. D. Finch (left) of the Oceanic Spray (American Oceanic) holds a can of TNT which he found in the ship's number two hold. It was apparently placed there by a Viet Cong member of the unloading gang while the ship was discharging cargo in Qui Nhon, Vietnam. Standing with him is Sgt. Luther J- Daniel, part of the Army guard detail. Shot was taken by L. Banks, steward department. FINAL DEPARTURES William Greene, 62: A hemor­ rhage claimed the life of Brother Greene, May 19 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Mont­ gomery, Ala. A steward, he joined the union in New York City. Bom in Alabama, he was a resident of Montgomery. His last ship was the Santore. Brother Greene was in the Navy for ten years and served in World War Two. Sur­ viving is a sister, Mrs. Frankie L. Greene Caton, of Montgomery. Burial was in Temple Gate Ceme­ tery, Lowndes Cemetery. Herbert Kennedy, 45: Brother Kennedy died an accidental death while he was sail­ ing in the Steward Department of the City of Alma. The death occurred at sea in Yokohama Harbor. He was a native of Penn­ sylvania and lived in Philadelphia. Kennedy sailed as a chief steward. He joined the Union in New York City and sailed for over 20 years with the SIU. Burial was in Hunt­ ingdon Valley, Pa. George Wartalla, 43: Accidental drowning claimed the life of Brother Wartalla, April 6, at the To­ ledo Lake Front Dock Co., Tole­ do, Ohio. He was a member of the SIU Great Lakes District and was employed by the Tomlinson Co. An oiler, he joined the union in Alpena, Mich. Brother Wartalla was born in Allenville, Mich, and lived in Rogers City, Mich. He was a member of the Army, serv­ ing in World War Two and the Korean War. Surviving is his wife, Phyllis, of Rogers City. Bijrial was in Pine Hill Cemetery, Cheboygan, Mich. Pedro Villabol, 59: Brother Villabol died in USPHS Hospital, New Orleans, May 24. He was born in Puerto Rico and lived iii New Orleans. A steward, he joined the union in New York City. His last ship was the Del Mar. He is survived by a cousin, Gandido, Segarra, of - San Juan. Samuel Bayne, 71: Heart disease claimed the life of brother Bayne, May 23, at the USPHS Hospital. Boston. A chief steward, he was on SIU pension at the time of death. Seafarer Bayne sailed on SIU ships for almost 25 years. He was a native of British Guiana and a resident of Dorchester, Mass. His last ship was the Orion Hunter. Surviving is his wife, Celestine Bayne of Dorchester. <1> Archie Piner, 51: Brother Piner died on April 2, aboard the tug boat Elizabeth Boyer while it was docked in Paulsboro,N.J. Death was caused by a heart attack. He was born in Williston, N. C., and was a resi­ dent of Davis, N. C. An engineer, he was pre­ viously employed by the R. K. Davis Travis Co. Piner joined the SIU in Norfolk. Surviving is his wife, Mabel Piner, of Davis, N. C. ^ George Leach, 40: Brother Leach died on May 8 at Long Island College Hospital. A FWT and oiler, he join­ ed the union in Baltimore. Born in Red Springs, N. C., Brother Leach was a resi­ dent of Norfolk. His last ship was the Columbia. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Irene Currie, Red Springs. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Raeford, N. C. �Julr 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgeraid," "Oid Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Welier Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) —— Kingsport Press "World Book," "ChiidcrafI" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) FINANCIAL REPORTS. The conatltutlon of the 8IU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watera Diatrict makes apeciflc proviaion for aafeguardingr the memberahip'a money and Union flnancea. The conatltutlon requlrea a detailed CPA audit every three montha by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the memberahip. All Union recorda are available at SIU headquartera In Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All truat funda of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Watera Diatrict are adminlatered In accordance with the provlalona of varloua truat fund agreementa. All theae agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funda shall equally conalat of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of truat fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the varloua trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request. The proper address for this Is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings In all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive ^ard of the Union. The Elxecutive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. SANTORE (Venore Transportation), May 29—Chairman, R. Bracamonte; Sec­ retary. none. No disputed OT reported by department delegates. Everything is going along O.K. BUCKEYE MONITOR (Buckeye). May 14—Chairman. George Crimmins ; Secre­ tary, James M. Soucie. Motion made to draw up petition signed by full crew regarding unemployment compensation from the State of Ohio. This was signed by full crew and returned. It was re­ quested that each member donate 25 cents to start ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statier Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers* Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Stariite luggage Starfiite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) <1> f . i • r3 "HIS" hrand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio PerelU Minetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. I., Tribuno Veimonth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is stven for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any mon« ' for any reason unless he is gtven such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplyinir a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be retmrted to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union balls. All members should obtain eopies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at rfaembership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their g<^ standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and I>olitical activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitatlonal right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he shonld immediately notify SIU President Panl Hall at headquarters by eartified mail, return receipt requested. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orieaiis Aug. 15—2:30 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . Aug. 21—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Aug. 23—2:00 p.m. Seattle Aug. 25—2:00 p.m. New York .. Aug. 7—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Aug. 8—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . .Aug. 9—2:30 p.m. Detroit Aug. 11—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Aug. 21—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Aug. 7—^2:00 p.m. Alpena Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Chicago Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. Aug. 7—^7:00 p.m. Duluth Aug. 7—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort ... Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .... Aug. 15—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Aug. 17—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Aug. 16—7:30 p.m. Duluth Aug. 18—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . .Aug. 18—^7:30 p.m. Detroit Aug.l4—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. Aug. 14—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Aug. 15—5:00 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 8—5:00 p.m. B^timore (licensed and unlicensed) Aug. 9—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Aug. 10—5:00 p.m. Houston Aug. 21—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Aug. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Aug. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Aug. 17—10 am. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Aug. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrud Workeis New Orieans Aug. 15—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—^7:00 p.m. New York ,. Aug. 7—^7:00 p.m. PhOadelphia Aug. 8—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ... Aug. 9—7:00 p.®. ^Houston ... Aug. 11—7:00 p.m. tMsctlne hsid St Lsbor Tsmpls, Ssnlt St. Msrie, Mich. * Mectlnr held at Lsbor Tsmple, New­ port News. vMeetlnr held st Gslveston wharves. DlRBCTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE. Md BOSTON. Mass. 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 127 River St. EL 4-3616 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 Washington St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO. Ill 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich HOUSTON. Tex JACKSONVILLE. Fla JERSEY CITY. N.J MOBILE. Ala NEW ORLEANS. La VI 3-4741 MISSOURI (Meadowbrook Transport), May 28—Chairman, Joseph Werselowich ; Secretary, Maximo Bugawan. Ship sailed without a second electrician. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Joseph Werselowich was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion held con­ cerning the duties of department sani­ tary men, also how often draw is to be given out in port. BEATRICE VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 14—Chairman, S. W. Lewis; Secretary, Leon J. Webb. Discussion held regarding war insurance. Captain said it would be signed in Japan. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. All de­ partments requested to keep laundry clean. RICHARD J. REISS (Reiss), June 2— Chairman, Joseph J. Butler; Secretary, Stephen F. Goetz. Crew would like to know if anything has been done about getting a draw at end of month from Captain. If so, please advise. Crew signed petition on Hous^ Bill No. 427 in Ohio and sent it in. PAUL L. TIETJEN (Kinsman Marine), June 1)—Chairman, Grant K. Lewis; Secretary, Grant K. Lewis. Brother Grant K. Lewis was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $5.25 in ship's fund. Second Cook was thanked for the ntedical attention. Food is outstanding. ANNISTON VICTORY (Waterman). June 1—Chairman. Joe Sanfilippo; Sec­ retary, Thomas M. Ulisse. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Mo­ tion made that the OT pay for watches stood after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. be considered by negotiating committee. Air conditioner was not installed as prom­ ised when ship came out of shipyard. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the good meals and service dur­ ing the long, hot voyage. VANTAGE VENTURE (Vancor Petro­ leum). June 11—Chairman. W. J. Smith; Secretary. J. P. Regan, Jr. Ship's dele­ gate reported that there have been no beefs. Harmony of crew has been excep­ tional. Motion made to bring pensions up to standards of other unions—12 years seatime at any age. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK. Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif., 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R 1313 Fernandei Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE. Wash 250S First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA. Japan. .Iseva BIdg.. Room 801 !•? k liqan-Dori-Nakaku ' 204971 Ext. 281 DEL RIO (Delta), June 4—Chairman, Roy Lee; Secretary. J. Tujague. Patrol­ man will be requested to contact clarifi­ cations committee regarding time off for steward department. Deck delegate re­ ported that everything is going along smoothly. $28.16 in ship's fund. MARGARETT BROWN (Bloomfield), June 10—Chairman, John Moss; Secre­ tary. Robert Outlaw. Brother Roy Guild was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Three men missed ship at Keelung and rejoined at Koahsiung. One man missed ship at Inchon. Disputed OT in deck and steward departments. One man hos­ pitalized in Sasebo. Complaint made about stale cigarettes on board. Vote of thanks was given to the steward depart­ ment for doing a fine job without a steward. YORKHAR (Calmar). June 9—Chair­ man. J. A. Shea; Secretary. John Mur- phy. Brother Nicola Tagliamburis was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $9.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by departnxent delegates. GLOBE TRAVELER (Maritime Over­ seas). May 28—Chairman, Edward Syl­ vester; Secretary. Paul A. Getridge. No beefs reported by department delegates. Some disputed OT in deck department. Brother J. D. Harmon was elected to serve as ship's delegate. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian). May 21 —Chairman, Elliott Goren; Secretary, Henry L. Durham. $28.00 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly, with no beefs and no disputed OT. DEL NORTE (Delta), May 25—Chair­ man. Reuben Belletty; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Salty drinking water aboard. Engineer states that the water taken aboard in Montevideo was salty. Vote of thanks was given to the ship's delegates for a job well done. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. $175.50 in ship's fund and $493.85 in movie fund. Motion made that $100.00 be taken out of the ship's fund to purchase a gift for the ship's doctor, Richard W. Young, because the doctor is a real good special guy and has taken real good care of crew. DEL NORTE (Delta), April 23—Chair­ man, Reuben Belletty; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Ship's delegate saw the board­ ing patrolman about the cold drinking water fountain not being put aboard as yet for the engine room. Also discussed the ice situation. $97.86 in ship's fund and $285.85 in movie fund. IBERVILLE (Waterman). June 3— Chairman. H. Loll; Secretary, A. D. Hill. All repairs were taken care of. One man was hospitalized in Japan. One man missed ship in Japan. $9.50 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT re­ ported by department delegates. Motion made to have patrolman see about having an ice-cube machine installed on this ship. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), May 21—Chairman. Horace Hunt; Secretary. J. P. Baliday. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. Ship's delegate. Brother Arvell Bearden who served for over a year was re-elected to serve again, and was extended a vote of thanks by the COMMANDEIR (Marine Carriers), June 3—Chairman, Ralph Ballard ; Secretary. Vernon L. Hopkins. $6.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. DEL SUD (Delta). May 11—Chairman. Mike Dunn; Secretary, R. J. Chaissen. $433.00 in ship's fund and $656.14 in movie fund. Few hours disputed OT in each department otherwise everything is running smoothly. Entire crew extended a vote of thanks to the deck department for the efficient way of docking and undocking, and keeping the ship clean and in ship-shape condition. PORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), May 25—Chairman, W. E. Casey; Secretary. R. D. Bridges. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Motion made to have a new feeding plan for Cities Service. Motion made that the Union negotiate for a retirement plan calling for 20 years in the Union with 15 years sea time. Ship's delegate. J. Neal resigned and Brother G. A. Paschall was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Outside of being the hungriest ship that most of the crew sailed on. this has been a pretty good trip so far. EAST POINT VICTORY (Hudson Waterways), May 14 Chairman, John W. Alstatt; Secretary, Terry L. Zellers. Brother Joseph McGill, ship's delegate, report^ that there was no disputed OT and that everything is running smoothly. Brother McGill was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate. DEL SUD (Delta), May 7—Chairman, Mike Dunn ; Swretary, Richard J. Chaisson. Brother William Pittman, ship's delegate, reported that most of the dis­ puted OT was taken care of. The Cap­ tain thanked the crew for their prompt­ ness in answering emergency bells in the channel when ship had accident. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother EL M. Welch was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $385.00 in ship's fund and $140.14 in movie fund. �:^ Vol. XXiX No. 15 SEAFAItERS*I,OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO PAYS OFF A • .t A • t •-J V.-: v«i , I , 'Vf ' L-a: AB John May+um (left) gives his overtime sheet a last minute checkover as Paul Wolfe looks on. Robbie Strahan (back to camera) discusses fine point with Patrolman Sacco while C. J. Brauner (standing) waits for payoff. There is nothing like fresh bread or biscuits hot from the oven to add to the enjoyment of a good meal. His fellow Sea* farers alt agree baker Tom Walston ranks with the best ever. Music enthusiast Phil Mullikan put on earphones for LOS photographer to demonstrate Hi-Fi equip­ ment he purchased in Africa on an earlier voyage. Seafarer Robbie Strahan takes it easy in the crew's messroom with copy of the LOS before going for his money. Robbie sails in Deck Dept. Big appetites are the same on payoff days as on any other. Here, Chief Cook Al Harper cuts thick slices of roast for hungry crew members. � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 July 21, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SUBSIDIZED CO.’S BUILD-ABROAD SELLOUT RAPPED BY GROTON AT MTD MEETING CONGRESSIONAL UNITY MARKS HEARINGS ON NEED FOR INDEPENDENT MARAD MEANY URGES LABOR LAW COVERAGE TO PROTECT FARM WORKERS’ RIGHTS CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY TO CLOSE INDUSTRIAL BOND TAX LOOPHOLE NAVY SIP USS SAMUEL GOMPERS COMMISSIONED INTO PACIFIC FLEET SIU-CREWED OBSERVER HAD CLOSE-UP OF ARAB-ISRAELI SUEZ CANAL BATTLE ALCOA MASTER PAYS OFF 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 07/21/1967 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. XXIX, No. 15 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a6b09b32798a812d5dba1f4a3da72302.PDF 66074a3eb23e11b38f4650c8895f4f6d PDF Text Text Vol. XXiX No. 14 SEAFAREItS*LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Delegates representing the more than 85,000 members of the 35 district and local unions, at­ tended the 13th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America in Washington last week. Here, delegate Paul Drozak of the Atlantic and Gulf District takes the microphone on the convention floor to speak on resolution discussed by delegates before vote. Shown following graduation of first class of SlUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Association's Pharma­ cist Mate Training Program are (l-r): Capt. T. Shinnick, UHPHS medical officer; Under Secretary of Labor James Reynolds: Burt E. Lanpher, SOA Secretary-Treasurer; Paul Hall, president of the SlUNA; and Capt. Garth Read, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D. C. The graduation ceremo­ nies were conducted at United States Public Health Service hospital in Staten Island, New York. Steve Edney (left), SlUNA Vice President and SecretaryTreasurer of the affiliated Cannery Workers of the Pacific passes out Union-label tuna fish to visitors at Union Indus­ try Show in Phoenix, Ariz. SlU display was big attraction. �Page Two July 7, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG SlU Upgrading Facilities Expanded As Union Meets Manning Needs Report of International President by Paul Hall One of the distinguishing features of the 13th Biennial SIUNA Convention recently concluded in Washington was the strong indi­ cation of a new awareness of, and concern for, the plight of the American merchant marine. This new mood was made apparent in many ways, but probably most clearly in the speeches and private comments of the many Con­ gressmen who were present. One after another they expressed their concern in very specific terms—making it amply clear that the grow­ ing seriousness of the U.S. maritime situation had been the subject of much serious thought on their parts in recent days. Equally important, this new awareness and concern cut across party lines in both Houses of Congress. Similar sentiments concerning mari­ time were displayed by Administration supporters as well as critiqs. The dangers inherent in our continually deteriorating worldwide mari­ time posture has rapidly become a major issue in its own right— demanding immediate attention and strong, decisive action—an issue too serious to be used as a bargaining weapon on other issues, as was the case so often in the past. The Mideast crisis, the Suez Canal closing, and the oil embargo, Here is an aerial view of the SiU's recently acquired property at Piney Point, Md., which will in addition to growing indications of the need for a further man­ include facilities for expanded training and upgrading program as well as recreational facilities. power buildup in Vietnam undoubtedly played a part in the new seriousness being displayed toward our dangerous maritime deficiencies. NEW YORK—Paul Hall, President of the Seafarers International Union of North America, has The Soviet Union's growing maritime power, and the ways in which announced that facilities for the training and upgrading of seamen are being stepped up and expanded she is beginning to use her new advantage to secure her own military, economic and political ends are also leading to new concern for our by the AGLIWD and other seagoing affiliates of the International. glaring maritime deficiencies. The announcement was made Exasperation over the inability of one Administration after another by Hall as part of his report to Mobile, New Orleans and Hous­ training as well. They are given to develop a strong, positive martime policy has led more and more lifeboat examinations by the U.S. Congressmen to advocate direct action by Congress to save the Ameri­ the Atlantic and Gulf member­ ton. Coast Guard before shipping on can maritime industry. Where the Executive Branch of government In addition to these existing ship at the regular July member­ their first vessel. Having passed has failed the nation miserably, the Legislative Branch is advocating ship meeting held at headquarters units of the school, the Union this examination and completing direct action. here last Monday. To augment these existing units 90 days of seatime, they can then This is a welcome development in the eyes of American maritime Due to the Vietnam crisis, the of the school, the Union an­ apply for their lifeboat endorse­ labor, which has for years been struggling virtually alone to alert the SIUNA, A&G District, has been nounced last week that it had se­ called on to meet the additional cured an additional site, with ment without further testing. As nation to the maritime disaster into which we were heading. The SIU will keep up the struggle for a realistic, progressive U.S. manpower needs of dozens of ideal marine facilities, in Piney a result of this training, young ships. Despite the existing emer­ Point, Maryland. It is hoped that men going to sea for the first time maritime policy not only in the best interests of its membership but gency and the hundreds of addi­ Piney Point will be adapted for, are better equipped for the job in the best interests of the entire nation. As one Congressman urged tional scaled ratings required, the among other uses, a union training at hand than was sometimes the in his Convention remarks, "We'll do everything we can to help— just stay in there and keep punching!" Union has been successful in and recreational center. Together case in the past. The school also facilitates the He needn't worry—we will! But in turn, we urge Congress to act meeting these needs and has never with the facilities already in exist­ experienced delay in sailing for ence elsewhere, this will make it upgrading of Union members to quickly because as recent events prove, there is little time left and lack of manpower. possible for the Union—should the ratings of Firemen, Oilers, much to be done. * * m needs require it—to increase its Water Tenders, AB's, Electricians The basis of this continuing One of the most important issues acted upon at the SIUNA Con­ ability to meet the manpower educational capacity to several and all qualified men for every vention was in the resolution pledging our total opposition to any needs of SlU-contracted shipown­ thousand trainees and members department. A look at the results of the form of compulsory arbitration applied to any segment of the Ameri­ ers was established some years seeking upgrading simultaneously. ago. Under the impetus of its The additional facilities at Piney school's training just since Janu­ can labor movement. Legislation is presently pending before Congress that would prevent founder, Harry Lundeberg, the Point now put the SIU A&G Dis­ ary of this year shows the follow­ SIU has always been aware of trict in a position where it can ing advances made by members: some 130,000 railroad workers from striking to improve their wages, the necessity of trade union activ­ more than meet any emergency Lifeboatmen, 287; Blue Ticket hours and working conditions until January 1, 1969, with no guaran­ ity in recriuting and the manning which may develop on the basis AB's, 225; Green Ticket AB's, 86; tees that they would be allowed to strike even after that date. Until of vessels. Harry Lundeberg felt of the present international situa­ Oilers, 60; FOWT's, 275; Pump­ then there would be in effect a so-called "Mediation to Finality" plan. men, 5; Reefer Engineers, 22; Whatever it is officially called, it remains compulsory arbitration. that such activity fell within the tion. Electricians, 56; as well as others. Until 1969 these railroad workers must accept whatever management area of Union responsibility and There are several levels of re­ should not be handled by govern­ cruiting and training in the school. The members of entry ratings gives them. And with the threat of a strike removed by official decree, mental agencies. Because of this, At the entry rating level, recruits trained and shipped on SlU-con- it is certain that management won't offer anything worth considering. Without the possibility of the workers exercising their right to strike, the SIU and the founding organi­ are taken from the ages of 16 to tracted vessels for the same period negotiations are meaningless. The right to strike remains labor's only zation of the SIUNA—the Sailors 21 years. Their program of in­ run into the hundreds. Union of the Pacific—have always doctrination ranges from 30 to 60 In addition to its contributions real weapon—to be used only when all other avenues of negotiations maintained recruiting and train­ days depending on prevailing con­ to entry upgrading the Harry have failed—but an indispensible weapon when all other means have ing facilities for the purpose of ditions and the demand for mess- Lundeberg &hool has also estab­ proved futile. The SIUNA has vowed to continue its opposition to any legislation fulfilling needs as they arise. men, ordinary seamen and wipers. lished, in conjunction with the that would adversely affect the right of the American worker to strike. The first real step-up in this One of the unique features of the MEBA District 2, Marine Engi­ This issue goes far beyond the maritime industry and is of the utmost type of work came during the program is that these entry ratings neers and Deck Officers schools importance to every American worker. Such anti-strike legislation, Korean crisis at which time the for the purpose of licensing quali­ SIU, A&G District, inagurated a trainees are given not only edu­ fied men from the Engine and which was considered against the airline workers a short while ago, and is being considered against the railroad workers today, might be permanent training program cation in safety and shipboard (Continued on page 4) under consideration against the entire labor movement tomorrow. aimed at improving shipboard duties, but also extensive lifeboat safety and upgrading members to higher ratings. Originally known as the Andrew Furuseth Training School, the school was established under collective bargaining as a joint trust between the SIU and. its contracted ship companies in the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. During 1965, the name was changed to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in honor of the SIU's founder and first president. Having its principal operation in New York, the Harry Lunde­ berg School has dormitory facili­ ties for several hundred entry rating trainees as well as the most competent AB and Lifeboat train­ ing school in the country. In addition to its main facility in The SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship offers rounded The necessity for orderly shipboard living is emphasized at Lunde­ New York, the School also main­ training program at the Union's Mill Basin facility in Brooklyn, includ­ berg school for entry rating training. Here, trainees Brian Green­ tains operations in Baltimore, ing lifeboat and safety instruction as shown in the photo above. lee (left) and Paul Wilson make up bunks at the school's dormitory. �July 7, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Convention Concludes in Nation's Capitol key Excerpts of Remarks SlUNA Convention Delegates Att At SlUNA Convention WASHINGTON—^Almost 80 speakers, including leaders of the U.S. labor movement, government and industry, ad­ dressed delegates to the 13th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America during its sessions held here June 21 through June 27. The majority of the talks delivered by these men stressed the urgent need for a stronger American Merchant Marine, advocated an independent maritime administration and deplored the controversial proposal currently before Congress which calls for the building of American ships in foreign shipyards. Brief excerpts from a number of the speeches appear below. « * * Representative Gerald R. Ford (D-Mlch.)—"The condition of the American maritime industry today is a shocking disgrace." He referred to the shipping demands by the Vietnam conflict on our "largely obsolescent" merchant fleet and to the recent Mid-East war and said that in "a continuing international crisis" we would "lack both the ships and manpower to respond adequately. We should be building 30 to 40 new ships a year rather than the 13 provided for in the inadequate maritime budget of $139 million." * • » Senator Daidel Brewster (1>-Md.)—Speaking on the relative position of the U.S. in the maritime field: "We have slipped to 16th in shipbuilding—last July Finland replaced us as 15th . . . our flag fleet ranks 5th in gross tonnage . . . 6.4% of the world total. . . . Only 7% of our foreign commerce goes in U.S. bottoms. We have only 48 ships under construction while Japan, the leader, has 583. . . ." He urged that a firm "legis­ lative package (on maritime) be formulated and acted upon quickly" and said any such package should include^ "an in­ dependent Maritime Administration." * • • Representative Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.)—Sneaking on the lack of a national maritime policy: "Since Congress has still not heard from the Administration (on its long-promised maritime policy) the wheel of progress has appaarently stopped turning, and it looks as though Congress will be forced to take the initiative. The time has come for a concerted effort by both Houses. Senator Warren Magnuson, the able Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, &nator E. L. (Bob) Bartlett and 1 have already put our shoulders to the wheel. We have agreed to coordinate our efforts and our activities. And we intend to formulate and implement our own positive maritime program. We intend to salvage the sinking American merchant marine, to set it back on a true course, and to restore it to its rightful role as a dominant force in America's com­ merce and national defense." • » • Representative Thomas Pelly (R-Wash.)—"The House will vote ... on a space bill in which we will spend $5 million on space projects. When compared with the amount we spend on our merchant marine, this is shocking. We should be building 50 ships a year in American shipyards." According to the Con­ stitution there is a "Congressional responsibility not only to raise arms to build ships." * * George Meany, President, AFL-CIO—"1 see the sign in front of me stating 'Rebuild America's Merchant Marine Now!' Well, strange enough, 1 said that in 1940. 1 wrote an article for the AFL tnagazine at the time about the situation in the American Merchant Marine. 1 believed in a real American merchant marine then. Surely anyone who believed in it 25 years ago and has seen what has happened since, certainly must be much stronger in his belief in a strong merchant marine today." « * « Representative Hale Boggs (D-La.)—"We must rebuild the American merchant marine now! I think it's a miracle that we've been able to keep up with the demands of Vietnam, operating with an obsolete fleet—by and-large with ships that long since should have been sent to their reward. It is im­ portant that we do not rely on miracles, but instead start to build the kind of merchant fleet that we really need. None of us know, just now, just how 'tinderbox' the situation is in the Middle East, and 1 for one do not know if we can seriously sustain two crises." * • * Archibald King, President, Isthmian Steamship Company— "1 had hoped that the United States would not see the day when it would have to depend on foreign flag ships, but unfortunately that is just exactly what is happening now. Con­ ditions like the Suez Canal have very detrimental effects on companies like ours. This is true particularly when more ships are required and they just aren't available. The United States doesn't have any more ships. ... A large-scale fleet replacement is most urgent. We want that replacement (program) under the American flag. But we WANT that replacement." » * • Representative Jack Edwards (R-Ala.)-^"There are not enough merchant ships flying the American flag capable of supplying and sustaining our commitments in Vietnam . . . if the present rate of decline continues, then able-bodied sea(Continued on page 5) On Wide Range of Labor Issues WASHINGTON—Delegates to the Thirteenth Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America dealt in depth with the many crucial issues facing the American-flag mer­ chant marine today and recommended specific measures aimed at revitalizing the U.S. fleet so it regains sufficient strength to ^ once more adequately serve the of resolutions and committee re­ throughout the sessions, speaker after speaker expressed sharp cri­ commercial and security needs ports. Convention delegates also took ticism of the Administration's con­ of the nation. Over 200 convention delegates action on a broad gamut of prob­ tinuing failure to come up with representing 35 affiliated unions lems faced by the American labor a progressive, workable maritime within the SlUNA took part in the movement, the nation's workers, policy. Equal criticism was leveled at Convention that took place from and the United States as a whole. SlUNA President Paul Hall the "build abroad" proposals be­ June 21 to June 27 in the nation's served as chairman for the con­ Capitol. During that time they vention, and Vice-President Mor­ ing advocated by Transportation Department Secretary Alan S. took action on the major areas of ris Weisberger served as conven­ Boyd. the maritime industry needing im­ tion secretary. An urgent call for a positive mediate attention, and made spe­ Beginning on the Convention's maritime revitalization program cific recommendations in the form very first day and continuing was the keynote of AFL-CIO President George Meany's ad­ dress to the assembled convention delegates. Meany also reaffirmed the Fed­ eration's absolute opposition to any form of compulsory arbitra­ tion, including the so-called "Me­ diation to Finality" plan being considered by Congress for appli­ WASHINGTON—Delegates to the 13th Biennial Convention cation against the AFL-CIO Rail­ of the Seafarers International Union of North America acted on ai^ way Shopcraft unions. authorized a vast number of resolutions and proposals dealing with "This legislation actually strikes at the heart of the American Trade maritime, the fishing industry, ^ social legislation and general la­ superiority as the world's leading union movement," Meany warned "It is a step toward the destruc­ naval power. bor issues. tion of collective bargaining." • Urged .immediate recogni­ Among the issues acted upon In his speech, Meany also called by the delegates were proposals tion of the Soviet maritime men­ designed to upgrade the Ameri­ ace and the need to counter this on the American press to improve can merchant marine, repeal sec­ threat with a revitalized Ameri­ its coverage of issues vital to American labor. Noting that the tion 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley can-flag fleet. In addition, delegates to the press seems to prefer reporting Act and the decline of the Amer­ 13th Biennial SlUNA Conven­ the sensational, no matter how ican fishing industry. tion adopted resolutions on the trivial, to something that is truly In the field of maritime, dele­ important, Meany said: gates resolved to continue vig­ following major national issues: War on Poverty—Called for orous and aggressive policies (Continued on Page 11) dedicated to rebuilding America's assured, long-term funding of shipping and shipbuilding indus­ community action, manpower tries to levels consistent with the training and development, and needs of a major maritime na­ youth programs at levels at least double the« present allocations; tion, including: • Reaffirmation of the prin­ urged the development of ade­ ciples embodied in the President's quate income maintenance Maritime Advisory Committee through an improved overall report calling for a significant system of public assistance prior WASHINGTON—More than expansion of the American-flag to introduction of a system of 250 delegates to the 13th Biennial family allowances or guaranteed merchant fleet. Convention of the SlUNA began income that will not reduce in­ • Rejection of the proposals gathering at the Statler-Hilton centives to work for those able being put forward by the Secre­ tary of the Depratment of Trans­ to do so; urged that trainees and Hotel here on June 19th and 20th portation as shortsighted, inade­ others employed in War on Pov­ in anticipation of the busy sched­ erty projects be paid the mini­ ule of business which officially be­ quate, and basically destructive. • Opposition to any "build mum wage under the Fair Labor gan June 21. The entire mez­ zanine floor of the hotel was set Standards Act. abroad" proposals. aside for convention sessions, Health Insurance—Pledged to • Support for legislation cre­ meetings and conviviality. All who support a drive for enactment of ating an independent Maritime Administration outside the De­ an adequately-financed national entered the hotel during the health insurance plan, providing SlUNA's week-long stay were partment of Transportation. • Continued opposition to universal coverage, comprehen­ greeted by three enormous ban­ run-avray-flag operations and the sive benefits, and high-quality ners which stretched the length of so-called "effective control" con­ services, including prescription the lobby. drugs; called for assurance that • * • cept. • Called for strict enforce­ Medicare and other public health Lining the walls of the mezzan­ ment of the 50-50 and other insurance plans now in effect are ine corridors were many displays administered so as to eliminate cargo preference requirements. testifying to the forward strides Urged immediate action to billing of the individual patient, made by the SlUNA during it's restore the domestic merchant and that negotiated health and 29-year history in behalf of Sea­ fleet, including the Great Lakes welfare plans take steps to assure farers, Inland Boatmen and work­ and inland waterways, and strict that every dollar disbursed has ers in allied industries and crafts. adherence to the Jones Act re­ given the worker the maximum Among these displays were a wide possible amount of quality medi­ quirements. array of achievement awards and • Called for legislation to in­ cal care. plaques presented over the years to Social Securtiy—^Went on re­ crease American-flag carriage of SIU President Hall and the Union U.S. waterborne commerce and cord in support of national goal the construction, in American of a minimum retirement income in appreciation for the help ex­ shipyards, of sufficient merchant of 75 per cent of best average tended to other organizations in earnings. As a first step towards the labor movement during pe­ vessels to achieve this purpose. • Urged legislation to protect this goal, delegates gave full sup­ riods of need. Also to be seen the U.S. fishing industry includ­ port to the current Administra­ were large panels picturing mem­ ing the extension of U.S. territor­ tion proposal for an overall 20 bers at their various jobs, and a per cent increase in Social Secur­ display showing all the various ial limits to twelve miles. SlUNA publications. Current is­ •' Sfupported a naval con­ ity benefits. Unemployment Compensation sues of the publications, which struction program in U.S. ship­ (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page II) yards to assure continued U.S. Sumiiiary of Resolutions Acted on by Delegates Convention Highlights �Buildup of Bulk Cargo Fleet Urged By Hall at Senate Committee Hearing SIUNA President Paul Hall (center, at table right) testified at hearings conducted by the Senate Merchant Marine subcommittee. Hall called for expansion of the merchant fleet and pointed up to the committee the need for government aid for the various segments of U. S.-flag shipping. WASHINGTON—The extension of operating subsidies to unsubsidized companies and to operators of bulk cargo vessels, was called for by SIU President Paul Hall in testimony before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee. Hall, who is also President of ^ In the face of Administration • The companies operating the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades support for the Boyd proposals. these vessels—Isthmian, States Department, told the Senate Hall urged Congress .to stand fast Marine, Waterman and Central group that the subsidy proposals and not allow any deviation from Gulf Lines—be made eligible for were part of a 20-point program the principle that ships must be operating differential subsidies. he had submitted to the White American-built in order to be • Construction subsidies be House last March at the "direct eligible for subsidies, to enjoy provided to develop a United invitation" of the President. coastwise shipping rights or to States dry-bulk fleet sufficient to "Needless to say," Hall added, participate in die carriage of car­ "the program was not adopted goes made available by cargo carry 30 per cent of the nation's dry bulk foreign trade. To do by the Administration." preference laws. this would require a minimum The Adminstration is instead Specifically, Hall urged that: construction program of 30 ships supporting the maritime pro­ • The construction differen­ posals of Transportation Secre­ tial subsidy should be continued a year for at least five years. tary Alan S. Boyd, a man who. to allow subsidized operators to • Operating subsidies should Hall noted, had become a "hostile build 15 vessels a year. also be extended to the new bulk s3mibol" to the maritime industry. • A construction differential carriers thus constructed. Boyd is advocating adoption subsidy should be provided for • Requirements be adopted of a maritime policy which would the replacement of the existing assuring that 30 per cent of all allow the foreign building of unsubsidized liner fleet. About 80 petroleum and petroleum prod­ American merchant vessels and such vessels exist, and he urged ucts, molasses and sugar imported would include the Maritime Ad­ that they be replaced at a rate under Federal licenses or quotas ministration within the Depart­ of 16 ships a year. be carried in U.S.-flag bottoms. ment of Transportation—^which Boyd heads. Hall has called for the establishment of an independ­ ent- MARAD. SEAFARERS-M^LOG July 7, 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 14 OfBelal Pabllntlon of the Scafareri InteniBtieni*! Union of North Ancriea, Atlantte, Oalf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, ATL-CIO Board PAUL RAU., President CAL TAtnm EAUL SBEPASD Sxoe. Viea-Proo. Vice-President Ah KniR LntMir WILLIAMS Sn.-Trtat. Vice-President BOSBIT llATrnwa Viee-IVeeident HMmr BSAND DIreeter of OrgtmWmt and AihN^ions Managino Editor Mnu POLLACK Assistant Nditor NATBAM SKTIR stoff Writoro Pro WSILL HARRY WITTSCHBN FRANK MAROIOTTA # I' S'r K'. 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SlSOt. 25 Seafarers Aboard Observer Home Safely After Suez Tie-Up NEW YORK—Twenty-five Seafarers concluded their voyage aboard the SlU-contracted Observer by disembarking from the steps of a jet airliner rather than from a gangway July 2, as the Observer, with 10 other members ^ of the crew still aboard, remains Captain Kapelowitz reported stalled in the Suez Canal. that the ship's passage was being The men were flown back to blocked by sunken vessels and a the United States when it became dredge that had been blown up a apparent that the Observer would few hundred yards off the Obser­ not be able to move through the ver's bow. All hands were report­ canal for some time. Ten mem­ ed in good shape with ample stores bers of the Observer's crew volun­ aboard to sustain them. teered to remain aboard her as a As the returning members of skeleton force. the Observer's crew stepped from The canal between the Medi­ the plane, some gingerly, some terranean and the Red Sea is wearily, at New York's J. F. Ken­ blocked by at least three sunken nedy Airport, they were met by vessels and a cement barge, which SIU patrolmen who had back pay prevents the Observer, or any of and mail for each Seafarer. the other 14 trapped vessels from Crewmembers Russell Flaack various nations from passing and Homer Shipes, described their through the canal. time aboard the trapped Observer Marine Carriers Corp., opera­ as a kind of "isolation". It wasn't tors of the ship, first learned of pleasant, said both men, to be the vessel's plight on June 6, the aboard a ship for 21 days that date she was expected to clear the couldn't move. canal. Captain Charles KapeloThe SIU and Marine Carriers wltz, the Observer's master, con­ Corp., joined in a concerted ef­ tacted the company's agent by fort to have the Observer's crew radio. returned home safely. The Atlantic Coast by Eari (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area] We congratulate the newest group of Seafarers who have either upgraded themselves or qualified for lifeboat tickets. We constantly urge unrated men to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the SIU. (Charles Goidts is a new reefer engineer, while brand-new watertenders include, Wedor De Fran-'®'clsco, Robert Staplin, Rudolph ship the Alcoa Voyager, was a Odom, Charles Wolfe, Antonios good ship on a good run. Charley sailed as a bosun. Tsamados and Jose Calo. Willie Harper said he wants a Among the new AB's are: Clif­ ford Leahy, Bill Kirkpatrick, H. good pinapple run, but first he's Drakogiannis, Ronald Davis, and going to see how the fish are bit­ ing. George Bailey. PHILADELPHIA Qualifying as lifeboat ticket holders recently were: Andres Shipping is fair in this port. Castelo, Shaif Jafaie, Daniel Ed Coidon is registered for a cook C'onte, William Fischer, John or steward's spot. He last made the Ericsson, Charles Clemens, Rich­ Steel King as chief cook. ard Egan, Barry Barr, George John Smithbood, of the black Bailey, Fred Frick, Lorenzo Dol- gang, spent some time visiting his mo and John Smith, Jr. father in Florida and is ready to ship out. Dimas Rivera is in the BOSTON USPHS Hospital in Staten Island John Anderson is looking for a and hopes to ship out shortly. steward or chief cook's job after Hamilton Dailey finished a sailing as chief steward on the messman's job on the Globe Car­ Chatham. rier. Leo Gallagher is showing off his PUERTO RICO new choppers. Leo just finished a deck maintainance job on the Qldtimers Joe Powers and Transeirie. Frank Alverez paid us a visit after Remigius McDonald is spend­ arriving in San Juan from Miami ing time with the family after an on the Borincana. This ship was on her maiden voyage and we'll AB's slot on the Platte. look forward to seeing her often. BALTIMORE John Gates is taking a vacation and would like to catch the Geneva again. He enjoyed the ship and also had praise for the vacation and welfare plans. Pete Losado will take a rest after a West Coast run on the (Continued from page 2) Seamar. Pete's come a long way since the Stone Street days. A Deck Departments. Since its in­ FWT, Pete has seen a lot of bene­ ception in February, 1966, this fits enacted in his 25 years with the branch of the Lundeberg School has graduated 96 original Third union. Engineers and 60 original Second Another oldtimer, Ed Felker Engineers. would like a coastwise trip after a As an illustration of the scope job on the Bethflor. of the officers' program, during NORFOLK the period from February to De­ Shipping is good here, and we cember 1966, the School turned out more marine licenses than the hope for more of the same. William Kuhl will be ready to Federal Maritime Academy at ship soon. Right now, he has some Kings Point did for the entire work to do on his home. He re­ year. Of the 114 original licenses cently shipped on the Aushbury earned within that period, 71 were original Thirds and 43 were Victory. original Second Engineers. Charles Majette, a 23-year SIU The Union feels that with the man, checked in at the clinic for acquisition of additional facilities, a once-over. Charley said his last and in view of the achievement record of already existing pro­ grams, it will not only have the Happy Seafarer means of recruiting, training and upgrading personnel necessary to man its own fleet, but—if used on a maximum basis—to supply near the total requirements of the entire industry. Many other seagoing affiliates of the International have similar programs for the training of per­ sonnel in their own organizations. The SIUNA-affiliated Staff Offi­ cers Association recently gradu­ ated the first class of its new Purser-Pharmacist Mate program. The Marine Firemen's Union has a training program for upgrading in the engine department. The SUP operates the Andrew Furuseth training school and insti­ tuted some years ago the first life­ boat training school in the indus­ try. The MCS maintains a stew­ ard department training program Seafarer Jack Wallin (L) smiles and the SIU Great Lakes'District as he's presented with vacation is presently reviewing plans for a check from Port Agent Jackie R. new training school to benefit Hall in Duluth hall recently. members in the Lakes area. Mamting Needs Met by StU �July 7, 1967 The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Administration's Shipping Polities Rapped at Maritime Trades Meeting WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has indicated that the Admini­ Seafarers in California are strongly urged to vote for As­ stration's continuing negative policies regarding maritime may lose for President Johnson the support semblyman John Burton (Dem.-S.F.) in his bid for the State Sen­ of maritime labor in the 1968 election campaign. ate seat vacated by the death of Senator Eugene McAteer. The warning came at a reg- ^ The opposition is Milton Marks, who has received the endorse­ build ships in foreign yards is fense and economy will be severe­ ment of Governor Ronald Reagan. Marks is in favor of "Right to ular weekly MTD luncheon that they just plain refuse to look ly destroyed, Eilberg said. "We've meeting in remarks by Peter M. Work" legislation, one of Gover­ got to protect the entire maritime McGavin, MTD Executive Sec­ at the entire picture." nor Reagan's prime legislative If the Administration program industry by implementing the retary and Russell K. Berg, Presi­ goals for the State of California. for foreign building is adopted the Merchant Marine Act of 1936," dent of the International Brother­ If Burton wins. Democrats will capability of protecting our de­ he urged. hood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship have the edge in the State Senate. Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and The SIU has pledged its full sup­ Helpers. port to Burton and we urge all Berg told MTD delegates, how­ voters in San Francisco District ever, that his information indi­ 12 to cast their votes for John cates pressure for approval of the Burton. (Continued from page 3) Boyd proposals is coming down SEATTLE were put out on racks for distri­ from President Johnson. "The Shipping has been good for threat has come down" to the Con­ rated men and we expect the same bution, were picked up by dele­ gress that unless it passes a mari­ (Continued from Page 3) gates and many other guests in the for the next two weeks. We paid time program based on the recom­ men will begin seeking employment shoreside (which could off five ships, signed on four and hotel. mendations being propounded by place) America in the eventual position of having to rely on have two in-transit. Secretary Boyd, including the Russian ships to carry U.S. domestic cargo. . . . There are The hotel's Congressional Room placing of the Maritime Admini­ Fred SulUns just off the SeaSenators and Congressmen who understand your problems was the scene of the convention train New Jersey is ready for an­ stration within the Department of and will fight for a stronger merchant marine, and all we ask other job on a Vietnam-bound sessions. The rostrum was backed Transportation and a build abroad of you is to keep punching." by two big panels showing the ship. Fred sails- as steward. provision, any other maritime pro­ * * • Donald Forrest hopes for a 35 affiliated unions in the SIUNA gram will face "a Presidential Edwin Hood, President, Shipbuilders' Council of Anrnica— Sea-Land steward's job after a fine and the traditional large photo­ veto," Berg said. Speaking on divided opinions within the maritime industry graphs of Andrew Furuseth and voyage on the Anchorage. "I just can't believe Alan Boyd regarding foreign shipbuilding: "Some ship operators and some Harry Lundeberg. Surrounding the Joe Penner wants to take some hall were slogan-bearing banners would wield this kind of a stick," seagoing unions have lately indicated they would 'rather switch time off after a trip to India. His which spelled out the general Berg commented, hinting that the than fight' for what was understood to be their beliefs. They last job was AB aboard the Trans- theme of the convent.ion: "Oppose real support for Boyd's proposals have cast their lot with Secretary of Transportation Alan Boyd is coming from the White House. erie. . . . who, along with Nicholas Johnson (former Maritime Compulsory Arbitration—Keep WILMINGTON Administrator), was the target of their criticism when he was McGavin agreed, pointing out Collective Bargaining Free," trying to promote the infamous Interagency Maritime Task An increase in shipping activity "Freedom of the Seas is a MUST!" that even though maritime labor Force Report two years ago . . . their convictions were appar­ is expected here with the shipping Others read: "The U.S. Needs an has made amply clear its opposi­ ently of a transient and shallow nature." already very active. We have seven Independent Maritime Adminis­ tion to the Boyd proposals "yet * « * ships in transit and expect to pay tration," "Rebuild America's Mer­ President Johnson keeps disignatALAN S. BOYD, SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION off three ships. chant Marine NOW," "Support ing Boyd as his maritime repre­ —Speaking of his department's research on transportation co­ sentative instead of the acting We were sorry to hear of the Stronger Social Security" and ordination: ". . . relatively little moves today on just one mode Maritime Administrator.' death of pensioner Harold Shellen- "Unions Make America Strong!" of transportation . . . little in the way of cargo that moves just "President Johnson likes poli­ berger, June 24. He was a pump­ * * by rail, just by truck, just by air, or just by sea. And the cost tics," McGavin continued. "He man and sailed SIU for 20 years A three-hour moonlight cruise had better start showing he likes of transportation is in many cases largely related to the prob­ before retiring in 1966. provided a special treat for many labor. He is coming up in 1968 lems of moving from one kind of transportation to another, Another pensioner. Bob Burton, delegates and their guests on the from the interchange point. . . . There is some cargo, obviously, is thinking of residing here per­ second night of the convention. too, and he had better quit fool­ that moves from the ship into pipelines, or directly into a re­ manently. Bob said he enjoys the Through the courtesy of the Balti­ ing around . . . and start doing finery, or a mill or something like that, but most of the cargo fine summer weather in this area. more Port Council there was en­ something for the merchant ma­ moves over the dock either from rail and truck or to rail and rine, or we will have to show him tertainment and dancing to two truck ... we think there is an opportunity here to improve SAN FRANCISCO that we mean business too. . . In bands aboard the M/V Port Wel­ 1968 we hold a very good stick efficiency (and) lessen the cost of moving things from one mode A steady flow of jobs are on the come on the waters of Chesapeake of transportation to another. If that happens ... it will cost of our own for us to show we board here, as shipping remains Bay. Soft drinks, beer and set-ups the shipper less and provide more business for the transportation mean business." excellent. We paid off the Mar- were also provided without charge companies. . . ." Growing Congressional opposi­ garett Brown, Young American, and a fine time was had by all. « « * tion to the Administration-sup­ Lynn Victory, Monot Victory, « • * James J. Reynolds, Under Secretary of Labor—"I am always ported Boyd proposals was ex­ Western Comet, Pecos, Elizabethglad to appear before a group such as the SIU. Although we This year's gala convention emplified in the remarks of Rep­ port and Halcyon Tiger. The first may have our differences, I am a strong supporter of the banquet was held in the President­ resentative Joshua Eilberg (Dsix signed-on along with the Beav­ merchant marine and of a new, progressive program to properly ial Room of the Statler-Hilton fol­ Penn.), who addressed delegates to er Victory. promote it." lowing a pre-dinner cocktail party. an MTD-sponsored meeting. We have the Panama, Racbael » » » Voicing strong opposition to v., Council Grove, Hastings, Jop- Continuous music was played by James W. Gulick, Acting Maritime Administrate—Speaking lin Victory and Iberville in transit. Danny LeRoy's orchestra and en­ those Administration spokesmen on the need for all segments of the maritime industry to "work tertainment was provided by who are advocating building ves­ together": "We must hammer out a program that will give us comedian Archie Robbins and sels overseas, Eilberg commented the necessary ships of the type required to do the job. We must the versatile Ginny Tiu® Family, "the trouble with the plans of the put an end to the bickering for it will get us nowhere. You graduates of television's Ed Sulli­ people in the Administration to can point the finger of blame until that finger falls off, but van Show. doing so will put no new ships on the ways . . . will not revive * * * shipping . . . will (not) put one more pound of cargo in Ameri­ Another well-attended social can bottoms . . . None of us can do it alone, and even together event was a trip on Saturday to we will head into rough waters. But it can be done, and for the Piney Point, Maryland, future good of the American merchant marine it must be done." The SlU-Contracted Sea-Land recreational and training facility * * • Service, Inc., has announced of the SIUNA, some 60 miles out­ Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-Alaska)—Speaking as the chairman plans for a $36-million ship con­ side of Washington. The SIUNA of the Senate merchant marine sub-committee now holding PHOENIX, Ariz. — Arizona's version program designed to add hosted its guests at luncheon and "right-to-work" law may be keep­ hearings on the build abroad proposal: "I don't think it would seven new container vessels to dinner and provided a band for ing Phoenix a bush league city. be appropriate for me to stand here and tell you exactly what I her fleet. dancing pleasure well into the The suggestion didn't come from am for and what I am against, in respect to the Boyd proposal Preliminary work has begun on night. During the afternoon many . . . but ... I can say and will say ... I am utterly against a union leader. It was made by the first four ships, with three of . . . The FDL program. It seems to me that ... a fraction of the ships expected to be com­ of the visitors took advantage of the general manager of the Phoe­ this money, poured into a modem merchant marine would pleted late this year. The fourth the large pool area for swimming nix Giants baseball club. Rosy benefit the Department of Defense and build up our com­ Ryan. ship is scheduled for completion and sunning. • » • mercial fleet. Nor do I see taking the few wrecks, for most of The sports editor of the Arizona the first quarter of 1968. Plans them are, from the reserve fleet and seeking to modernize As in years past. Chairman Ed Republic tried to find out why for the remaining ships will be them. . . ." Mooney of the Convention Social San Diego is being talked about for announced shortly. • • • big league status while Phoenix is The ships will be converted Activities Committee was on hand Representative Hugh Carey (D-N.Y.)—"All of the things from C-4 cargo ships of 15,000 to ensure that delegates enjoyed generally passed over. you stand for are good for this country. We can't remain the "We're a "right-to-work state," themselves during their leisure tons and Mission type tankers, strong nation we are without a strong merchant marine. The 16,350-ton liquid bulk carriers. moments. The Hideaway Bar was Ryan commented, "and in such Aqaba incident proved that none of the countries friendly to The ships are of World War II open nightly throughout the con­ situations you usually find the us were eager to back us up on the question of freedom of the construction and will be reacti­ vention and also on Sunday after­ public doesn't have as much to seas. We must go it alone and be able to go it alone." vated from' the U. S. Reserve noon for use by convention dele­ spend on entertainment as it does in states where labor is strong." gates and guests. Fleet. Excerpts of Remarks At SIUNA Convention Sea-Lanil to Add 7 Converted Ships to Fleet Right-tO'Work Law Is Bush League; Says Basehall CM �SEAFARERS Paf^e Six Healthier, Happier Oldsters Hail Medicare's First Year WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration will have paid out more than $3 billion in medicare benefits by completion of the program's first year at the end of June, Social Security Commis­ sioner Robert M. Ball reported. However, 43 per cent of tbe country's physicians still insist on bill­ ing their patients for services instead of taking assignments for direct payment by the government, he added. The program paid a total of $2.4 billion for hospital care and serv­ ices for more than 5 million admissions involving about 4 million patients. Ball said, and some $640 million for medical services, pri­ marily those of physicians, under the voluntary medical insurance phase of the program. "Older people have received from 15 to 20 per cent more in-patient hospital services during this period," he said. "The lives of some elderly people have been improved, and in many cases prolonged, because of this program. It is hard for me to measure the great improvement in the quality of life for an older person brought about by the removal of a cataract, the repair of a hernia, or other surgery or corrective therapy, but it is there and in a substantial amount, and it is attributable to medicare. . . . "Because of this program many more elderly Americans have been able to get hospital care with the dignity that goes with the ability to pay. For many the choice of hospital has, for the first time been broadened to include the best." Ball pointed out that when a physician agrees to take an assign­ ment for his fee, he agrees also to accept as full payment the "reason­ able charge" determined by the disbursing agency. Some physicians have refused to accept assignments from medicare patients under any circumstances, he said, even when the patient has to borrow to pay the physician before he can be reimbursed under the program. About 57 per cent of all physicians accept assignments "at least part of the time," Ball said, conceding there can be "a serious problem" for the patients of the remaining 43 per cent. The picture varies in different parts of the country, he added, but is worst in Ohio, where 77 per cent of all physicians bill the patient. Since extended care services for convalescents after an illness be­ came available last January 1, Ball reported, some 200,000 men and women have gone into nursing homes and 230,000 more received home health services insured under medicare. Ball stressed the upgrading of health care benefits for all Ameri­ cans which he said was taking place as a result of the quality standards established by medicare. All but 2 to 3 per cent of the nation's hos­ pitals participate in the program and have accepted the standards, he said, as have more than 4,000 extended care facilities, 1,800 home health agencies and 2,450 independent laboratories. "Another important way in which medicare has improved the quality of health care," Ball said, "is that in conformity with the Civil Rights Act ... in many communities . . . minority group members for the first time now have access to high-quality care." Matthew J. Burns, retired presi­ dent of the former Paper Makers, now part of the Papermakers and Paperworkers, died in Albany, New York following a minor operation. He was 79. A native of Appleton, Wis., he joined Local 20 in 1903, became an interna­ tional organizer in 1920 and the following year was elected secre­ tary-treasurer, holding the office for six years. He was elected presi­ dent in 1930, served until 1939, and was elected again in 1943, re­ tiring after, four years. Surviv­ ing are two sons and a daughter. under a new labor-management program funded by the U.S. De­ partment of Labor. Designed to meet a shortage of skilled licensed nurses, the program was developed by State, County and Municipal Employees Local 420 of District Council 37 and approved by the City Department of Hospitals. The training program is an experi­ mental one requiring the coopera­ tion of several other agencies in­ cluding the New York Board of Education and the Medical and Health Research Association. —— ^ The Baltimore Teachers Union whipped the Public School Teach­ ers Association for the exclusive right to represent 7,800 public school teachers. AFT Local 340 won by a tally of 3,664 to 3,330 for the local affiliate of the Nation­ al Education Association, with 231 voting no union. The NEA group, a long dominant teacher spokesman in Baltimore, had a 4-1 membership edge which vanished in the secret ballot vote conducted by the American Ar­ bitration Association. Some 300 nurses' aides in New York City hospitals will be trained as licensed practical nurses Five groups of 20 young men each will be trained as apprenticeentry machinists and tool and die makers by Machinists District 71 in Kansas City, Mo., under a Labor Department on-the-job training contract. The district will seek recruits from Neighborhood Youth Corps graduates who have high school diplomas or state cer­ tificates of equivalency. They will be given 12 weeks of preapprenticeship classroom instruc­ tion coordinated by the lAM Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the State Vocational Educational Office, followed by 20 weeks of apprentice-entry on-the-job train­ ing in shops in the Kansas City area. July 7, 1967 LOG "The Full Protection of the Law" . V. \ Deep in the Lone Star State another tradi­ tional American myth has bitten the dust. The Texas Rangers, traditionally depicted as fearless defenders of the poor and op­ pressed, have had their image gunned down by the cold glare of nationwide publicity, and have emerged as nothing but tin-badgewearing, gun-toting scab-herders. From rounding up rustlers they have turned to harassing striking Mexican-Amer­ ican farm workers, and from supporting truth and justice they have turned to aiding greedy farm owners to suppress the legiti­ mate attempts of Texas farm workers to bet­ ter their condition. Perhaps the nation has become accus­ tomed to the pictures of California and Florida State Troopers forcibly breaking up farm workers' picketlines and doing violence to picketing women and children. But State Troopers did not have the same veneration in the American mind as the Texas Rangers —and so the truth did not come as such a great shock. ^ c But the evidence is ample and clear and cannot be denied. Worse still, not only have the club-swinging Rangers been exposed by the recent revelations, but areas of the Texas judicial community as well. Not only were the Rangers shown to be less than impartial in their role as law-enforcers, but certain Texas judges stand condemned of extra-legal practices such as holding jailed union or­ ganizers without bond and not bringing them to prompt trial once charged. The tactics are as old as the labor move­ ment and the motives unmistakable—to break a strike you bust up picketlines, in­ timidate workers, herd scabs into the fields, arrest union organizers and rank-and-file leaders and hold them incognito until the harassed and leadersless strikers capitulate. In the long run, however, the Texas Ranggers will have as little success in thwarting the legitimate goals of the American farm workers as the State Troopers have had. Respect for the Texas Rangers has al­ ready been destroyed—but respect for the Texas farm workers has just begun to grow. Looking Ahead Having just concluded one of the most far reaching and forward-looking conven­ tions in its history in Washington, D.C., the Seafarers International Union of North America can look back on a constructive session at which the assembled delegates, representing the more than 85,000 members of the SIUNA family, faced and dealt with the many problems confronting the mari-. time industry and labor in general. The delegates, in two of their most impor­ tant and significant resolutions, re-empha­ sized their support for the creation of an independent Maritime Administration and a resounding call was issued for new ships that will be built in American shipyards, manned by American seamen and sailing under the U.S. flag. The convention delegates did not restrict themselves solely to maritime industry prob­ lems. Issues of concern to labor as a whole, such as the blatantly anti-labor proposed complusory arbitration legislation were also considered by the delegates. However, in the final analysis, the efforts .of the maritime labor and of the entire labor movement must be matched by an enlight­ ened and perceptive view on the part of government if anything is to be accomplished. �July 7, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG SAM MEYERS Retail Clerks International REP. EMANUEL CELLER New York WILLIAM KIRCHER Dir., AFL-CIO Organiiing Page Seven SlUNA President PAUL HALL (left) chats with (L-R) Secretary-Treasurer AL KERR. AFL-CIO President GEORGE MEANY and SlUNA Vice President MORRIS WEISBERGER. REP. ROBERT NIX Pennsylvania PHOTO STORY SlUNA Convention delegates register prior to first day's session. WALTER DAVIS Dir., AFL-CIO Education Dept. Biennial Convention REP. JOSHUA EILBERG Pennsylvania STEVE EDNEY Cannery Workers of Pacific JOSEPH KEENAN Secretary-Treasurer, IBEW T HE Thirteenth Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International of North America, AFL-CIO, was a husy week of activity on mat­ ters of concern for the delegates representing the more than 85,000 members of the 35 affiliated district and local unions of the Inter­ national. During the course of the convention, which was held In Wash­ ington from June 21 through June 27, the delegates acted on a vride range of Issues and mapped policy to be pursued In the next two years. These Issues affect the welfare of the memberships of the SlUNA family of unions, the labor movement generally and the Community as a whole. During the sessions the delegates were addressed by a number of key figures In the Federal government, the Congress and the trade union movement. Details of the convention actions and other highlights of the week's activities are contained In stories to he found elsewhere In this Issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. On these pages are photos of some of the delegates, speakers who addressed the sessions, and other pictorial highlights GEORGE MEANY President. AFL-CIO ALAN S. BOYD Secretary of Transportation DON SLAIMAN Dir., AFL-CIO Civil Rights JERRY WURF President. AFSCME Some of the distaff delegafes of convention were these three representatives of the SlU of Puerto Rico. NAT GOLDFINGER Director of Research, AFL-CIO REP. EDWARD GARMATZ Maryland FRED FARNEN, SlU Great Lakes District Secretary-Treasurer and SiU of Canada LEONARD J. (RED) MCLAUGHLIN between sessions. �SIU Petroleum Pres. JAY WINTER (right) presents honorary membership cards to SlU Pres. HALL, Sec.-Treas. KERR and Intl. Rep. TOM MEYER. Looking on are lUPW delegates WILLIAM BRANDT and ED PARMER. BRANDON TYNAN Marine Staff Officers Juir 7, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight REP. CHARLES JOELSON New Jersey REP. JACK EDWARDS Alabama LESTER BALINGER Cannery Workers, San Diego REP. HOWARD POLLOCK Alaska REP. JONATHAN BINGHAM New York LES DENNIS President, Railway Clerks Convention delegates included SCOHY AUBUSSON and ROY BOUDREAU from SIU Great Lakes District and A4G representative STEVE TROY. ANDREW BIEMILLER AFL-CIO Legislative Dir. REP. JOHN DENT Pennsylvania STEVE LESLIE Marine Division, lUOE One of the most popular displays at convention was exhibit of pension and welfare benefits won by SlUNA unions for their mem­ bers. Panels showed photos of complete medical services available. SlUNA Executive Board met during convention proceedings and charted the future course of the Union. Members on Board include representatives from SlUNA-affiliated unions. REP. GERALD FORD House Minority Leader SEN. E. L. BARTLETT Alaska REP. JOSEPH ADDABBO New York REP. DONALD IRWIN Connecticut EARL SHEPARD SlU-AGLIW District AUSTIN SKINNER New Bedford Fishermen Pres. HALL and Gulf District Vice-President LINDSEY WILLIAMS greeted Representative HALE BOGGS of Louisiana, House Ma|ority Whip. REP. PETER RODINO New Jersey ANTHONY SCOnO Vice-president, ILA REP. JOSEPH KARTH 'Minnesota ts'i i i Taking a breather between sessions ware delegates (L-R); JOHN STATHIS. MCS; WILDER SMITH, MCS; BERT LANPHER, Staff Officers; and JIM DOOLEY of SUP. . JOE LEWIS Dir. AFL-CIO Un.'Label Dept. �July 7, 1967 ' - SEAFARERS LOG Getting togefher iust prior to opening of first day's opening convention session were FRED FARNEN of the SlU Lakes District (left) and AL KERR of the A&G District. JAMES REYNOLDS Under Secretary of Labor BERT LANPHER Staff Officers AL BARKAN Dir., AFL-CIO COPE GEORGE DIXON ILA, Mobile Many committee meetings ware held throughout the convention. Above It meeting of the Civil Rights Committee which was chaired by ED TURNER of the MCS. J. S. WINTER SiU Petroleum Workers JOSEPH LEAL Secretary, MSTU BERT SEIDMAN Dir., AFL-CIO Soc. Security SlU ASG delegate LEON HALL hits the deck during conventi on proceedings. during week-long sessions. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer WILLIAM SCHNITZLER is greeted by Pres. Hall as he steps to rostrum to address delegates. ROBERT MAHHEWS SlU-AGLIW Dist. REP. ROBERT GIAIMO Connecticut Page Nine REP. JOHN MURPHY New York REP. HENRY HELSTOSKI New Jersey Delegates acted on wide range of resolutions STEVE HOINSKY Seine 6 Line Fishermen REP. THOMAS PELLY Washington PETER MCSAVIN Maritime Trades Dep't. RICHARD LIVINGSTON Secretary, Carpenters RICHARD WALSH President, Stage Hands ChaHing outside convention hall are JERRY POSNER, MCS; JOHN FAY, ASG; HENRY LeCOMPTE, SlU of Canada; DON ROTAN, MCS; and ED MOONEY, ASG. SEN. DANIEL BREWSTER Maryland REP. FRANK BRASCO New York Model of ship that was key to hard-fought SiU organising drive is viewed by delegates MATTY STUCCHiO, UiW (left) and RAY BOUDREAU, Great Lakes Dist. LINDSEY WILLIAMS SiU-AGLIW Dist. GEORGE JOHANSEN Alaska Fishermen PAT SULLIVAN ILA, Great Lakes, ED TURNER Marine Cooks and Stewards �Page Ten Conference during convention break was held by SlUNA vice presidents (L-R); WILLIAM JORDAN, MFOW; FRANK DROZAK;, A6LIWD and RAOUL VINCILLIONE, IBU Pacific. LEO PERLIS Dir., AFL-CIO Com. Service REP. DOMINICK DANIELS New Jersey ^ Ju\y 7, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG REP. JAMES HANLEY New York REP. JOSEPH MINISH New Jersey Guests at SlUNA convention included (L-R): HURLEY PORTER, ILA; PAT SULLIVAN, ILA Buffalo and HARRISON TYLER, ILA Buffalo, shown here talking to Pres. HALL. Rep. EDWARD GARMATZ of Maryland, Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, is welcomed by Pres. HALL. REP. LEONARD FARBSTEIN New York ANDREA GOMEZ, International Vice President Emeritus, administers the oath of office to the officers elected by delegates at the concluding session of the convention. REP. LESTER WOLFF New York REP. HALE BOGGS House Majority Whip Representing SlUNA Cab Drivers were QUINCY NICHOLS, St. Louis DUOC, and MIKE JAKUBOWSKI, Chicago DUOC. FRED FARNEN Great Lakes District MORRIS WEISBERGER Sailors Union of Pacific MERLE ADLUM inland Boatmen of Pacific BILL JORDAN Marine Firemen REP. CHARLES WILSON California SlU of Puerto Rico delegation met during convention to discuss many of the problems encountered by maritime and other workers in Carribean area. Some of the members of the Credentials Committee ere shown with Chairman BERT LANPHER (seated, second from right). JAY LOVESTONE Dir., AFL-CIO Int'l Affairs C. J. HAGGERTY Pres., Building Trades REP. WILLIAM MAILLIARD California issue of SEAFARERS LOG confining aariy story and photos of convention was dtstriputed to delegates. Other Union pubilcations were aiso available. ' �July 7, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Great Lakes by Fred Farnen,Secretory-Treesurer,Great Lakes SlUNA Convention Delegates Act On Wide Range of Labor Issues (Continued from page 3) I The SIUNA's 13th Biennial Convention held in Washington, was in our opinion, the best convention we of the Great Lakes Dis­ trict have ever attended. Delegates and committees worked hard up to the last minute. The SIU-GLD has many challenges to face during the next two years. We expect to resume negotiations with the Checker Cab Duluth Co. in order to get a contract for The steamer Otfc Reiss ran our people in Local 10. We have aground and suffered possible negotiations pending with Ann shoe and rudder damage while Arbor Railroad and hope to get backing out of the Itasca grain the go-ahead from the NLRB, elevators. The grain cargo is be­ concerning the Pickands-Mather ing removed and the ves.sels will Fleet. undergo repairs. We hope the Pledge cards and letters from ship will be back in action soon. P-M seamen keep coming in. Many of them display disappoint­ ment at learning that Steelworkers Local 5000 had intervened and jumped on the ballot. Shipping is steady in Detroit, but entry ratings are finding permanent jobs difficult to obtain. Cleveland (Continued from page 3) The Medusa Challenger became the latest vessel to join the SIU Standards—Expressed complete fleet with a christening in this port. support for efforts to reorganize A large crowd was in attendance. and fundamentally improve the Shipping has slowed down unemployment system under a some, but AB's and FOW's can single Federal program to elimi­ still find a job. nate the hardships often imposed by conflicting state standards. Alpena Pending such reorganization, del­ The E. M. Ford had to fit out egates endorsed national legisla­ recently. Crewmembers were tion providing basic minimum flown from Alpena to Chicago so standards with regard to benefit the ship could depart on schedule. levels, duration of benefits, cov­ Shipping remains steady in this erage, eligibility, disqualification, port and we are filling most of the and genuine tripartite representa­ jobs called into this port. tion on boards and committees— as well as special coverage and adjustment programs for the longterm unemployed. Organizing the Unorganized— Delegates pledged to intensify efforts to organize the unorgan­ NEW BEDFORD — The ized workers of the maritime and SIUNA-affiliated New Bedford allied industries, and to give full Fishermen's Union has signed a support to AFL-CIO efforts to new agreement with the Seafood bring the benefits of trade union­ Producers Association, thus end­ ism to farm workers and sweat­ ing the Union's 17 day strike shop workers generally as well as against the boat owners' group. to workers in the newer occupa­ NBFU President Austin B. Skin­ tions and industries of our so­ ner hailed the new agreement a ciety. On other issues, the delegates: "probably one of the best con­ • Urged a continued struggle tracts ever negotiated with the to assure the civil rights of every boat owners." The Union struck the boat American citizen. Noting that owners' group on June 1 after despite substantial progress over llth-hour contract talks resulted the past several years problems in a lack of honest collective bar­ still remain and racial discrimi­ nation ^,ffects the very social gaining on the part of the associa­ tion. Negotiations had been un­ fabric of the nation, delegates derway since April 22, and NBFU called for equality and justice in fishermen had voted 334-74 to the courts, greater protection for strike if a new contract settlement those exercising their civil rights, a solution to our housing prob­ was not reached. The basic issue in the negotia­ lems that will enable every Amer­ tions was Union demands for a re­ ican to have a decent home of duction in the expenses of a trip his choice and making rights chargeable to the crew. In clauses meaningful by dealing funda­ in the new contract eliminating mentally with the problems of certain deductions from the crew's poverty. • Urged full support for pass­ share of the catch, and instituting maximum deductions chargeable age of House Bill No. 427 in the to the crew for fuel and lubrica­ Ohio General Assembly to end tion oil, which achieved the fisher­ the grave injustice which is caus­ men's major contract goals, the ed by the exclusion of Great Lakes seamen from proper cov­ NBFU members also won: Increased Welfare and Pension erage for unemployment compen­ Fund benefits; Institution of a sation during the winter months Safety, Committee; Increases in under present Ohio law. compensation for work done • Urged that a qualified Purs­ ashore; Increases in rest time er Pharmacist Mate be included ashore between trips; Revision of in the manning scale of every the Grievance Procedure; and cargo and tanker vessel of the changes in the contract language American Merchant Marine, so which was not in the best interests that seamen on these vessels may of the Union's rank and file mem­ receive competent and adequate bership. medical care and attention in ministration maritime policy is Israeli conflict. Senator Daniel B. concerned. Brewster (D-Md.) urged immedi­ "It looks as though Congress ate action to rectify the situation. will be forced to take the initia­ His recommendations included: Creation of an independent tive," the Chairman of the House MARAD; Congressional authori­ Merchant Marine Committee said. "The time has come for a con­ zation of MARAD funds; a vastly increased ship replacement pro­ certed effort by both Houses." gram; strict adherence to the Noting discussions he has al­ ready had with Senate Commerce Cargo Preference Act; tax incen­ Committee Chairman Warren tive programs for unsubsidized Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Senator operators; a broader research and E. L. Bartlett (D-AIaska). Chair­ development program; and an ex­ man of the Commerce Commit­ pansion of liner service under tee's Merchant Marine Subcom­ federal assistance in keeping with our foreign trade obligations. mittee, Garmatz said: A strong, healthy merchant ma­ "We have agreed to coordinate rine built in the United States our efforts and our activities. And and manned by American seamen we intend to formulate and imple­ ment our own positive maritime was called for by Representative program. We intend to salvage the Hale Boees (D-La.), who termed i sinking American merchant ma­ it something of a miracle that rine, to set it back on a true the United States has so far been able to meet its commitments in course, and to restore it to its Southeast Asia with the "obsolete rightful role as a dominant force ships" that have been operating. in America's commerce and na­ In his report to the convention. time of illness or injury. tional defense." SlUNA President Paul Hall said: • Urged support of any nec­ Representative Gerald R. Ford "A good job has been done in essary action taken by maritime (R-Mich.) pointed to the present organizing. We are constantly unions representing unlicensed Mideast crisis as just the latest growing. Nevertheless we need personnel to protect their rights example of the need for a strong, a program to help us through a threatened by the establishment efficient American merchant ma­ of an Apprentice Engineer rating rine, capable of handling our period of even greater growth by the Coast Guard, which is worldwide military logistics need. in the time ahead." Hall said that affiliates must potentially disruptive of establish­ "If this need is not recognized continue to participate in the ed manning relationships and by the Administration, we face work of the Maritime Trades De­ working practices aboard Ameri­ the distinct possibility of being partment and in the various mari­ can merchant ships and appears driven off the seas by the middle time port councils throughout to give government sanction to 1970's," he warned, adding "I am North America. the invasion of the unlicensed The SlUNA president out­ jurisdiction by unions which tradi­ therefore terribly disturbed by the tionally have had jurisdiction only present Administration's head-in- lined the progress made by the the-sand attitude toward this prob­ International since the last con­ over licensed officers. lem." vention and detailed a number of • Urged the establishment of suggestions for increasing the Representative Ford also came a quota to limit importation of effectiveness of the organization out strongly for the creation of an fishery products which the Amer­ in behalf of all of its affiliated independent Maritime Administra­ ican fishing industry can produce unions. tion, noting that history has in necessary quantities to fill the In the final action of the 1967 needs of American markets and shown that the American mer­ thus allow American fishermen a chant marine has suffered when­ convention, delegates unanimously reasonable share of their own ever maritime affairs have been re-elected Paul Hall as SlUNA markets of at least 60 per cent of delegated to a government depart- president. Re-elected to the post of present market needs, and to men or agency not directly con­ secretary-treasurer was A1 Kerr. promote conservation programs cerned with the well-being of the Elected as vice-presidents were: which will maintain present U.S. merchant fleet. James Ackert, Boston; Lester fishery resources on a sustained Balinger. San Diego; Everett 'Time Running Out' yield basis. Clark, Chicago; Frank Drozak, Representative William S. Mail• Urged positive action to Hard (R-Calif.) was among the San Francisco; Steve Edney, Los implement the application of many speakers indicating an Angeles; Fred Farnen, Detroit; wage differentials applied to awareness that "time is running Gil Gauthier. Montreal; George fringe benefits of the commercial out" for the American merchant Johansen. Seattle; William W. maritime industry to wage in­ marine, and that a progressive Jordan. San Francisco; Burt E. creases for MSTS marine em­ maritime policy must be worked Lanpher. New York; Joseph Leal, ployees, and to bring about ne­ out in the very near future if the San Francisco; Leonard J. Mc­ gotiations on work rules with the United States is to have any sort Laughlin. Montreal; Earl Shepard, Department of the Navy in areas of adequate maritime capability New York; Austin P. Skinner. where there is no similarity in in tbe future. New Bedford. Mass; Keith Terpe. the commercial industry. San Juan; Ed Turner. San Fran­ Noting the long decline of the • Urged that the Director of American merchant marine and cisco; Raoul Vincillione. San Territories of the Department of the increasing demands being Francisco; Morris Weisberger. San the Interior immediately initiate placed on our decimated fleet by Franci.sco; Lindsey Williams. New a program to alleviate the low the Vietnam emergency and Orleans; J. S. Winter. Bakersfield. wages and adverse working con­ periodic crises such as the Arab- California. ditions of tuna cannery workers on American Samoa. SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS • Urged family health cov­ erage for temporary marine em­ May 1 - May 31, 1967 ployees of Federal Agencies of Number of Amount the same nature as that afforded Benefits Paid to permanent marine employees, 6,492 $ 67,377.25 and end the abuse of denying Hospital Benefits families health coverage during Death Benefits 30 65,771.37 these indefinite temporary-status Disability Benefits 1,001 175,175.00 periods that can last three or Maternity Benefits 28 5,416.55 four years. Dependent Benefits 499 101,016.91 • Urged that dredging work Optical Benefits 307 4,512.44 by the Corps of Engineers be 4,762 38,096.00 restricted to projects which can­ Out-Patient Benefits not be accomplished by privately- Vacation Benefits 1,663 696,311.62 » owned industry; that no addition­ al equipment or plant be con­ Total Welfore, Vacation structed by the Corps of Engi­ Benefits Paid This Period 14,782 $1,153,677.14 neers at the present time. "The press, the radio and tele­ vision in this country is missing a great opportunity to make a contribution to the solution of many problems that face the American people." Representative Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.) told delegates to the convention that Congress has still not heard from the Administra­ tion about its long-promised new maritime policy, and noted that "the wheel of progress has ap­ parently stopped turning" as far as the formulation of a new Ad- Summary of Resolutions I Acted on by Delegates SIU Fishermen Ink Hew Pnct Pagfl Eleven �Page Twelve SEAFARERS July 7, 1967 LOG iillSPAtClfillf June 16 to June 29, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 7 2 66 40 14 20 27 16 12 12 8 3 13 7 33 16 59 48 34 29 3 4 68 30 30 13 278 336 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 4 0 41 23 12 18 6 19 23 9 5 11 4 14 5 4 13 8 7 4 8 3 1 43 40 12 20 16 8 8 3 13 16 44 22 14 13 14 219 172 137 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Class A Class B 2 2 69 46 18 6 19 13 7 9 7 2 3 3 24 12 53 48 21 12 9 8 19 70 7 21 273 237 The Gulf Coast TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 4 2 24 24 26 5 11 6 13 8 9 6 7 2 6 8 5 4 5 1 11 3 8 32 37 13 20 19 12 7 11 14 15 53 13 9 4 21 156 184 139 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C 0 2 1 1 3 47 13 30 5 7 9 12 3 4 19 17 8 12 4 4 9 7 6 2 7 0 3 4 1 16 3 3 2 7 0 8 0 22 3 2 40 34 48 36 13 16 28 8 13 14 10 14 4 9 4 13 25 9 32 3 19 13 8 8 16 335 128 143 88 148 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 18 256 95 14 12 104 61 35 16 16 11 11 3 80 23 127 70 154 104 27 2 68 18 60 9 970 427 American Bulk Carriers recently converted the T-2 tanker Midlake into a 34,000-ton vessel. Two old friends of New Orleans Seafarers were honored recently for their fine work. Harry X. Kelly, former president of Delta Steamship Lines received an honorary lifetime membership card from the New. Orleans Board of Trade, Ltd. 30 replacement.s for her next sail­ The Very Reverend Thomas A. ing. MOBILE McDonough, Director of the Apostleship of the Sea for the Charles N. Bailey, a 25-year New Orleans Archdiocese, was man, is registered and looking for REGISTERED on BEACH cited by the National Apostleship an AO's job. He last made the of the Sea for his nearly 20 years Beloit Victory. Class A aassB of service in the sea ministry. He Herbert Lonczynski's last job 7 0 has been Chaplain in the port of was AB aboard the St. Lawrence. 159 79 New Orleans for the past 23 'Dutch" is a 20-year man. 18 8 years. James (Scotty) McKreth is on 70 43 20 19 NEW ORLEANS the beach, recuperating from an 7 8 Robert Callahan is on the beach ear ailment. He's home in Biloxi 7 1 30 20 after a long stay as AB aboard the after sailing on the Columbia. 74 82 Del Norte. After a vacation, he George Saucier, a long time mem­ 106 85 wants to continue on the Delta ber of the SIU, is registered again 20 3 after completing an oiler's job South American run. 39 16 aboard the Hastings. 25 6 Jake Cuccia is ready to ship out 581 371 HOUSTON after recovering from an illness. His last job was on the Del Sud as Shipping has slowed up but the REGISTERED on BEACH second steward. Jake would like a outlook for the future looks good. All Groups Far East voyage. In transit are the Alcoa Comman­ Class A Class B William Folse, A1 Tocho, Tony der, Walter Rice, Yaka, Summit, 11 2 Rodriguez, Richard Chiasson, and Citadel Victory, Steel Navigator, 56 162 Arturo Valiente were seen around Del Aires, Del Sol, Eagle and 17 12 the hall after a trip on the Del Voyager. We will crew up two 37 72 18 20 Sud. That ship recently took on ships in this area. 16 8 60 107 94 14 40 33 652 4 1 13 82 76 2 29 7 341 YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying The Used Car Fraud Does that ,poIished-up used car sitting on the car lot you visited the other day really have only 30,000 miles on it as the odometer says? There is increasing evidence that some usedcar dealers do turn back the odometer, and— depending on local laws and officials' attitudes —the authorities may not be able to do any­ thing about it. In some cases they may not even be willing to try. In one Eastern metropolitan area recently a man sold his old car to a used-car dealer. It had 96,000 miles on it. Subsequently his son noticed the car all spruced up on the lot. Out of curiosity he looked at the odometer. It read 36,000 miles. The former owner called the local weights and measurements department to complain about this deception. The officials said nothing could be done about it. As they interpreted the local laws, there was no deter­ rent to turning back an odometer. The practice seems prevalent enough so that in several states recently, bills have been intro­ duced into legislatures, and state agencies have warned about this practice. In New Jersey, the Consumers League there has endorsed pending legislation providing for regulation and inspec­ tion of used-car odometers. In Massachusetts, the Consumers' Council has warned the public to "watch out for phony mileage"; also purported bargains which may have been taxis or rental cars, police cars, or fleet cars. Sometimes these may be sold as socalled "executive cars." Used-car dealers are fighting the prospect of odometer regulations. One dealer told an East­ ern county official, "You'll ruin us." Dealers also argue that if they can't turn back odometers by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area they can't pay owners as much for their used cars. Besides, they say, if they don't do it, the owners will anyway. Used cars are big business. Two out of three cars sold are used. There's nothing wrong with buying a good used car if you buy it from a reliable dealer who really has his own service department to back up his claims of recondi­ tioning. A fairly late model in good condition saves you the high depreciation of the first two or three years of new-car ownership. But people who buy from high-pressure deal­ ers who feature very low down payments or none at all, can take a beating. They get beat on the car itself, on the insurance they buy with it, and on the finance charges. Often they pay hundreds of dollars only to see the car repossessed and their wages garnisheed to pay a deficiency balance and legal costs. In Cook County, Illinois, Jerome Schur, Special Assistant to Circuit Court Chief Judge John Boyle, analyzed the finance charges on 164 used-car contracts on which judgments had been filed. TJie average was the equivalent of 31 per cent a year true interest. One out of seven charged 50 to 100 per cent true interest and five were 104, 135, 144, 155 and 283 per cent. Even the cash prices sometimes seemed to exceed the cars' real value, such as $1138 for a five-year old Rambler, and $395 for an 11year-old Mercury. There was evidence that by the time the cars were repossessed the buyers already had paid the real worth. They had made an average downpayment of 21 per cent of the inflated prices and some monthly pay­ ments. But after down payment, monthly pay­ ments and repossession, the average buyer still owed 55 per cent of the cash price, Schur found. SIU Pursers Union Graduates First Pharmacist-Mate Class NEW YORK—The SIUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Association has successfully climaxed its four-year campaign to reinstitute the rating of pharmacist-mate aboard American flag ships. At graduation ceremonies at ^ the U.S. Public Health Service tribution to the welfare of sea­ Hospital in Staten Island, N.Y., men. on June 28, the first class of the The SIUNA president also paid Union's pharmacist mate training tribute to the Public Health Serv­ program received Public Health ice and its personnel for its Service certificates and Coast Guard endorsements as Purser- achievements in the field of medi­ Pharmacist Mate. The awards cal service. "Proper credit has marked the completion of a nine- never been given to this Federal month training course for the 26 institution for its great accom­ pursers union members given at plishments," Hall said. "Without the Staten Island hospital under the Public Health Service medical the Staff Officers program. care in this country would not be The lack of adequate and as advanced as it is," he added. needed medical care for merchant Lanpher said that all segments seamen prompted Bert Lanpher, of the American merchant marine SOA secretary-treasurer and a vice-president of the Seafarers In­ would benefit from the pharmacist ternational Union of North Ameri­ mate training school. The princi­ ca, to launch a campaign in 1963 pal beneficiaries of the program, to win government approval for he said, would be the seamen who the purser-pharmacist mate rating. man our nation's merchant ships. The SIUNA convention in that Undersecretary of Labor James year voted full support to the Reynolds said that pharmacist objective of its pursers union-affil­ mates would make ships "a better iate. place in which to work and live." SIUNA President Paul Hall, He said that the Labor Depart­ speaking at the graduation exercLses, said that the performance of ment would be watching the prog­ the first class in the new shipboard ress of the school, which is rating was most significant. "The scheduled to start its second class future of this program and activity after Labor Day. is riding on the backs of these Also speaking at the graduation men," Hall said. exercise was Dr. Thomas L. ShinHall paid tribute to the Staff nick, medical officer in charge of Officers union for the responsibil­ the Staten Island hospital, under ity it displayed in establishing this whose supervision the pursers vitally needed service on merchant received their training, and Assis­ ships and to the Union's members tant Surgeon General Jerrold in implementing the precedentsetting program. "This develof)- Mich'ael, who called the pursers ment comes at a time of crisis in union school a model with a the merchant marine," Hall said, potential for extension to various adding that the program's success federal programs on a national in the field would be a major con­ basis. �July 7, 1967 SEAFARERS Chief Officer Lauds Seafarers To The Editor: I wish to give a vote of thanks, and praise for a well done job of seamanship under the leader­ ship of Bosun Malcon Woods on board the Monot Victory while the vessel was aground on North Reef of the Paracel Is­ lands in the South China Sea, from May 16th to May 22nd. The deck crew displayed ex­ cellent seamanship in aiding the Navy salvage crews, the master and myself in rigging up gear and discharging a thirtynine-ton piece of cargo onto a barge in an open seaway, as well as other cargo. Anchors were brought from the bow to a position off num­ ber three hatch to aid in free­ ing the vessel or checking it as she was pulled off by three tugs and the beach gear that the Navy had rigged out. It was a pleasure, and a credit to the Seafarers International Union, to have aboard such men as Chester Just, Deck Mainten­ ance; AB's James Grinnel, H. Hall, Billy Scott, J. Stokes, John Higgins, Glen Wells, and Ordin­ ary Seamen M. Thomas, Thom­ as Reim and D. Farnsworth. They were all good, on the ball, and a credit to the union and to the American merchant marine. "Keep 'em sailing." G. M. Keymer, Chief Officer Thanks Seafarers For Israel Support To The Editor: Your splendid group of men who marched in the Israel In­ dependence Day parade gave the bystanders a lift by seeing that your union is behind the State of Israel. These bystand­ ers showed their appreciation by the ^plause they showered on the SIU contingent as it passed in review. Many thanks for your splendid cooperation. Samuel Baws ^ FDL Bill's Death Was 'Mercy Killing' To the Editor: We came very close, recently, to being burdened by Secretary of Defense McNamara's brain­ child, the Fast Deployment Logistics ship program. The House of Representatives passed a bill which would have per­ mitted the Defense Department to contract for construction of four of the giant ships, but when the bill went to the floor of the Senate, that house refused to accept the FDL allotment. The plan was first hatched in December, 1965. It called for an eventual fleet of about 30 FDL ships at a a cost of from $30 to $50 million each. As I under­ stand it, these vessels were to have been permanently sta­ tioned at sea for quick dispatch to trouble spots when needed. Like the Flying Dutchman, they would have .sailed forever, being refueled at .sea, never reaching port, except if fighting broke out. They would have carried a permenent cargo of varied mili­ tary cargo, so that at least some of it could be used in any cli­ mate or terrain. McNamara's FDL plan was so patently absurd that its death was a mercy killing. Every American would have been im­ mediately affected by the enor­ mous cost—well over $1 billion. It would have been all on the minus side of the ledger of the nation's economy. There would have been no returns, since the ships would not be used for carrying cargo from one port to another. Wouldn't those billions be bet­ ter spent building up our merch­ ant marine? Not only would we have considerably more materiel carrying capability, and thus contribute more to any potential war effort, but we would be re­ tooling a better than half-amillion-man indu.stry, giving not only those men a much needed boo.st, but, by helping to im­ prove our balance of payments position, helping the entire econ­ omy. John Salasbury LETTERS To Tlie llditor 'Build American' Says Congressman To the Editor: I enjoyed the June 9 edito­ rial from the Seafarers Log so much that I felt my colleagues would certainly benefit from reading it; and I have, there­ fore, included Mr. Hall's re­ marks in the Congressional Record. I thought perhaps you would like to know this and to have a copy of the Record. I am sympathetic with Mr. Hall's feelings about building ships in foreign shipyards; and I shall do all I can to see that American ships are built here in this country—just as they should be. It seems, however, that the Administration has developed a hard line in this regard, and changing its direction will be difficult. However, be assured that 1 will continue to do all I can in this area, as I agree with Mr. Hall's viewpoint wholeheartedly. Henry C. Schadeberg Member of Congress 1st District, Wise. Build-Abroad Plan Scorned By Unions To The Editor: Union leaders outside the Maritime Trade Departments are supporting the department's fight to have our ships built here. The other day I read that the executive vice president of the plasterer's union, Joseph Powers, said that the Admin­ istration's proposal to build United States merchant ships in foreign countries would hurt the nation's economy and jeo­ pardize defense needs. He said that Secretary of Transporta­ tion Alan S. Boyd's plan would cost thousands of jobs and loss of business in steel and other industries. All merchant seamen should remember that the fight to keep American shipyards working full steam ahead is their fight. If the Administration is succe.ssful in having our ships built abroad, the next step will be an attempt to have them manned by foreign .seamen. Lester O'Hare Page Thirteen LOG Seafarer's Act of Bravery at Sea Wins Award From Coast Guard At ceremonies aboard the Seamar in Baltimore Harbor, a Coast Guard letter of commendation was presented to Seafarer Jean Cicconardi for his heroic but futile attempt to save a brother Sea­ farer from drowning in Manila Harbor late last August, him," is the way Brother Cic­ conardi summed up his effort to rescue Soafarer James Allen Jones, who had accidently fallen from the gangway of a ship an­ chored nearby into the choppy waters of Manila Bay. Brother Cicconardi, who said he didn't feel like a hero or even particularly brave because of the rescue attempt, had just finished a watch in the engine room at mid­ night and was up on deck of the Fenn Victory getting some air, when he saw brother Jones strug­ gling in the water about 30 yards away from the Fenn Victory's dock. "He wasn't too far away from the ship but the sea was rough and the current kept pushing him away", said Cicconardi. Seafarer Jean Cicconardi accepts framed letter of commendation from "I threw a life ring to him but Capt. Leonard E. Perso, officer in charge of marine inspection,. for he was too far away to reach it. "So I jumped in. I am a very his attempted rescue of drowning shipmate while aboard the SIU con­ good swimmer—used to dive for tracted Seamar outside Manila Harbor last August. Looking on at the sponges—and I knew I had a left is Eli Hanover, an SIU representative in the port of Baltimore. chance of bringing him back. "He was very big and heavy and of the line and the swift current time he was taken aboard, using not a very good swimmer. I got caused Cicconardi to lose his grip artificial respiration and mouth to mouth resuscitation, but his ef­ him to the life ring and was hold­ on Jones. "He went straight down," said forts were in vain. ing him with one hand and the As he held the newly-presented Cicconardi, and "by the time I ring with the other." Coast Guard letter of commend­ got him back to the life ring and Cicconardi's shipmates aboard ation in his hand, Cicconardi, who the Fenn Victory began hauling then to the ship, he had swallowed was born in France and joined too much water." in the life ring line but the pulling Cicconardi, tried to revive the SIU in 1958, repeated quietly, Jones, who was unconscious by the "someone had to try to save him." POTOMAC (Empire). May 7—Chair­ man. John Minnahan; Secretary. Charles Bedell. Brother Charles Bedell was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks given to former ship's delegate, Brother John Minnahan. Vote of thanks was given to the Steward De­ partment. Audra Ann Ulrich, born May 23, 1967, to the Carl S. Ulrichs, St. Clair, Michigan. Daniel Domingo, born May 3, I 967, to the Carmelo Clementes, Santurce, Puerto Rico. Rietta Ann Beevers, born March 8, 1967, to the Robert A. Beevers, Seattle, Washington. Michael Smith, born May 5, 1967, to the John J. Smiths, Cleveland, Ohio. Lonnle McKenna, born May 9, 1967, to the Lonnie McKennas, Creola, Alabama. Jerome Samuels, born April 3, 1967, to the John E. Samuels, Mobile, Alabama. Randy Wilson, born March 30, 1967, to the Russell T. Wilsons, Virginia Beach, Varginia. ^ Coleen Walsh, born April 26, 1967, to the John J. Walshs, North Ridgeville, Ohio. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK i Cities Service). March S—Chairman. E. G. Hall; Secretary. R. J. Callahan. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Everything is O.K. Motion made that the Union should notify all SIU companies about replacements being available through Yokohama hall. Some companies apparently do not know that we maintain an SIU hall at Yokohama. Brother Earl Whatley was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made to see patrolman pertaining to ship's articles and transportation for members leaving ship. NORINA (Marine Traders). April 30— Chairman. A Debelich; Secretary, R. D. Tapnian. Two men were repatriated due to illness. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother Anthony Debelich, ship's delegate, for a job well done. Vote of thanks was also extended to the Steward Department. Galley range, ovens and cook's showers and radiators to be repaired before next trip. COSMOS TRADER (Cosmos Naviga­ tion). May 7—Chairman. Richard Allen; Secretary, John C. Secura. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Captain to be contacted regarding the matter of having sufficient American money on board for draws. BEAVER VICTORY (Bulk Transport). March 26—Chairman, FVank Rodriguez. Jr. Everything is running smoothly in deck and engine departments. Plenty of beefs and trouble in steward department. KENT (.American Bulk). May 21^— Chairman. F. L. David; Secretary. A. G. .Alexander. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Discussion held on various matters. LONGVIEW VICTORY— (Victory Car­ riers), April 27—Chairman. John Worly ; Secretary. Fred D. Lynum. $19.38 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian). March 26—Chairman. R. Brown ; Secretary. K. Young. Long standing food beefs were settletl at last payoff when the steward quit. $23.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed (IT in engine department. Brother Mike Stupin was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to retiring ship's delegate. Brother G. K. Rose. ACHILLES (A. L. Burbank). May 21 —Chairman, Charlie Demers ; Secretary. Bob Porter. Some disputed OT in deck department. Captain to be contacted regarding painting of foc'sles. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian). May 6 —Chairman. V. E. Monte; Secretary. P. C. Willoughby. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolirkan. DEL ALBA (Delta). April 29—Chair­ man. Wm. Cousins; Secretary. P. J. Franco. Motion made that all new men coming aboard ship must learn about the SIU standard of doing things.—if they don't they're to be reported to the Union. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. All is O.K. ^ Carlos Keith, born May 10, 1967, to the John E. Keiths, Mobile, Alabama. EXPRESS VIRGINIA (Marine Car­ riers), March 5—Chairman. L. Cartwright; Secretary. W. Benish. Brother McDo.igall was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Union and ship­ board procedures were discussed for the benefit of the new men on board. EXPRESS VIRGINIA (Virginia Lines), April 22—Chairman. J. A. McDougall: Secretary. W. Benish. Two men were sent home from Saigon due to illness. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), May 8— Chairman, B. B. Butler; Secretary, M. P. Cox. No beefs were reported. A little disputed OT. Lodging from last trip was paid. Brother W. B. Harrell was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to departing ship's delegate for a job well done. SAGAMORE HILL (Victory Carriers). May 20—Chairman, John McCollom ; Sec' retary, Francis R. Napoli. $39.50 in ship's fund. No beef reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's delegate for a job well done. Vote of thanks also to the steward depart­ ment. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), May 13— Chairman, George Atcherson ; Secretary, William McDonald. Brother Atcherson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. OCEANIC SPRAY (Trans-World Ma­ rine). May 17 — Chairman, Lawrence Banks; Secretary, Lawrence Banks. Ship's delegate explained Union proce­ dures to new men on board. Discussion on men quitting the ship. Six men left from the original crew. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Everything is running smoothly in engine and steward department. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS FINAL DEPARTURES July 7, 1967 LOG Froiii the at _ Celestino DeSouza, 66: Heart Leo Tierney, 64: Brother Tier"All hands are really on the ball. It's a pleasure to sail with this gang." That's the word on the ney died on March 2 in Los An­ disease caused the death of Broth­ Del Ore (Delta) Seafarers, Meeting Secretary W. H. Simmons reported. Meeting Chairman Ralph er DeSouza at the geles County Har­ Taylor informs us that Theo Harris turned in a fine job of baking and the entire steward department USPHS Hospital, bor General Hos­ Staten Island, was excellent. Simmons, the ^ pital. A member A discussion was held aboard thanks was ex­ N. Y., on May ship's steward, thanked the crew of the steward's the Missouri (Meadowbrook) con­ tended to the 21. Born in Por­ for their fine work. Anyone department, he steward depart­ cerning the duties of the depart­ tugal, he lived in held a steward's wanting soft ment sanitary ment. Steward Brooklyn, N. Y. rating. Born in drinks for the men, meeting F. R. Napoli, A 20-year SIU Canada, Brother next voyage, was Chairman Joe chief cook G. M. veteran, his la.st Tierney made his reminded to con­ Werselowich re­ Chang and baker ship was the home in Traverse tact the purser. A ports. Oldtimers M. Trotman all City, Mich. He joined the union Natalie. He was a cook and joined balance of $24.98 have been help­ turned in topin the port of Detroit. His last the union in New York. Surviving was reported in ing the younger notch jobs, meet­ Chang vessel was the Hercules. Surviving is his wife, Jennie, of Brooklyn. the ship's fund members of the ing Chairman is a sister. Eve Nelson of Traverse Burial was in the St. Charles Cem­ and donations will John McCollom reported. Ship's SIU in any way etery, Farmingdale, L. I. City, Mich. be taken at the delegate J. Dunne also came in possible, Max Simmons Werselowich New Orleans pay­ for praise from the crew. Seafarers ^ Bugawan, Meet­ Joseph Fitzpatrick, 63: Seafar­ off. Lee Smith, ship's delegate were reminded to turn in extra ing Secretary writes. A request Wiley Gates, 76: A liver ail­ ment caused the death of Brother er Fitzpatrick died of pneumonia, told the crew that everything linen to the steward before leav­ was made for some additional Jan. 13, in San went fine with no outstanding Gates on April ing the ship during the San Fran­ paperback books for the ship's Francisco. A beefs. It was a good SIU trip, 23, in Shreveport, cisco payoff. Department heads library. m e m b e r of the he reported and we had a "fine La. He was on an reported a smooth trip. Engine Depart­ old time." A message of sym­ SIU pension at ment, Seafarer pathy and wreaths, on behalf the time of his James Christie, meeting secre­ Fitzpatrick joined of the officers and crew, were death. Born in the SIU in the sent to two crewmembers whose tary on the Burhank Victory (BurLouisiana, Gates port of New Or­ sisters passed away. Logs and bank) reports that was a resident of leans. A native the ship is run­ mail were received regularly, it Vivian, La. He of that city, he ning smoothly was reported. joined the union had been residing in San Fran­ with very good in the port of New Orleans and cisco. Fitzpatrick was an SIU food and only a The ice and washing machines last shipped on the Del Santos. member for 20 years. His last on the Jefferson City Victory few minor re­ Seafarer Louis N. Cirignano's vessel was the Oakland. Burial pairs. Richard longtime goal of obtaining a (Victory) have Albert Guldry, 47: An auto ac­ was in New Orleans. Conlin was elect­ just about run higher education was achieved cident claimed the life of Seafarer ed new ship's del­ their course, so recently when he received a Mas­ Albert Guidry, egate. Seafarers John McLemore, 55: Brother Seafarer W. W. Conlin ter's degree in special education May 1, in New McLemore died on board the Lutook up a collec­ LeClair, seconded at commencement exercises held Orleans. He was cile Bloomfield by R. P. De Font, tion for two soldiers the ship at New Jersey'.s Paterson State an AB and last while the ship was suggested that was carrying to Saigon. Seafarers College. shipped on the at sea on Jan= 22. new ones be in­ aboard the vessel wanted them to Cirignano interrupted his edu­ Madaket. Born in lave a good time before going He was buried at stalled at the end cation in 1940, while a student New Orleans, he into the war zone, Conlin re­ sea off the east La Chappelle of the voyage. ported. In addition to Vietnam, at Passaic High School in New lived in Metairie, coast of Japan. A Meeting Chair­ Jersey, to enter the merchant maLa. He sailed with native of "Missis­ man E. T. La Chappelle writes the ship visited Yokohama and rine. During the SIU for over sippi, he was a that the ship's treasury is down the Panama Canal before the San World War II he 25 years since joining in the port Francisco payoff. resident of Texas to its last $2. shipped in many of New Orleans. Guidry spent two City, Texas. Join­ ^ war zones, and years in the Army. Surviving is ing the union in Galveston, he Seafarers on the Sagamore Hill Seafearers have been keeping was a recipient his wife, Edna, of Metairie. Burial sailed as a member of the deck (Victory) were well fed during the Del Sud (Delta) "clean and of the Harry S. was in Greenwood Cemetery, New department. their recent voyage and a vote of ship shape in the Orleans. Truman Citation true manner of for service in the Antonio Carrano, 61: Brother capable and sea­ Normandy inva­ Viljo Sikero, 47; Bronchoneu- Carrano died of pneumonia, April worthy SIU Bro­ sion. While in Cirignano monia claimed the life of Seafarer 23, at the USPHS thers", Meeting the merchant ma­ Sikero April 24 in Hospital in Balti­ Chairman Mike rine, he traveled throughout New Orleans. A more. A member Dunn writes. Wil­ Europe, the Middle East, and native of Finland, of the steward de­ liam Pittman, South Africa. Roland A. Fredericks he lived in New partment, he join­ ship's delegate After the war, Cirignano re­ Please contact John J. Geiger, Orleans and had ed the union in brought word sumed his education by entering sailed in the SIU's New York City. 204 Hillcrest Drive, Daly City, Folse from the Captain Montclair State College in 1952, California 94014, as soon as possi­ Atlantic and Gulf He was a 20-year that the crew has done a fine job and received a B.A. degree in ble. District as an AB. man with the SIU answering emergency bells in the secondary and elementary educa­ His last ship was and previously channel when the ship had an ac­ tion. the Penn Export­ spent 23 years in the Navy. Born cident." Seafarers were reminded In 1959, he began teaching John L. Parris er. Burial was in St. Bernard Me­ in Bridgeport, Conn,, he was a to return glasses when finished. mentally retarded and emotionally morial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Please contact Mrs. Lois M. resident of New Orleans. Ship's treasurer William Folse disturbed children and is presently McCusker, 225 MacDade Blvd., told the Brothers that the movie working with the emotionally dis­ Collingdale, Pennsylvania, as soon I'und has $656.14 and the ship's Lifeboat Class No. 180 turbed under a federal aid pro­ as possible. und $433. A request was made gram. —— to purchase a converter and parts Cirignano noted that while out of the movie fund. Meeting traveling in the merchant marine, Leroy Gulley Get in touch with Mrs. Rachel Secretary Robert Chaisson said he was able to experience other Elizabeth Gulley as soon as pos­ that the crew thanked deck de­ ways of life, and that the educa­ sible, informing her of your where­ partment men for the efficient tion he received led to a better abouts. The address is 330 Banks way of docking and undocking." understanding of others. St., San Francisco, Calif. 94110. 4/ Seafarer to Use Master's Degree To Help ChiUrea <1> \I>- Anthony W. Wasiluki Purvis Parker requests that you write him. The address is Route 2, Box 200A, Elm City, N.C. 27822. ^ Earl R. Goodwin Please contact your wife at 200 South Cedar St., Mobile, Ala., as soon as possible. "I I I S ! A mixture of young Seafarers and some veterans make up this recent class of Lifeboat School graduates. The lifeboat endorse­ ment they have earned is a requirement for an AB ticket. Seated (l-r) are: B. Carlson, J. Bedard. T. Farrell, C. Charette and W. Mosley. Standing are: T. Anderson, T. Steed, W. Lander, .J. R. Rerez, A. Michalitsianos, W. Howland and School Instructor Ami Bjornsson. John L. Riede Please contact Mrs. Laurene M. Riede, 64 Dubois Ave., Staten Island, New York, as soon as possible. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 r would like to receive the SEAFARERS L6G--pleis^ put name on your mailing list, (Prmt tnformofipn) NAME ^ ,,4 STREET ADDRESS ............... ..; {STREET 'CITY CITY ; STATE . ZIP. ....... ^9 DUPLICATION! If you are an old wbscriber and hav« a changa iAddWM/ptease Qjyegyoyr,forffi!sr{.a balow: -.V, , .nV STATE , . , �June 23, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller DIstiUeries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the 8IU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes speciflc provision for safetpiardinK the membmbip's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and flle auditing committee elected by the membership. Ail Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adnainistered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union balls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nuiii, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or naember. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This establish^ policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Elxecutive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Cenesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) ^1> Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynec Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio Perelli Minetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. L, Trihuno Vermouth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) Page Fifteen SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Aug. 15—2:30 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . Aug. 21—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Aug. 23—2:00 p.m. Seattle . . Aug. 25—2:00 p.m. New York . . Aug. 7—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Aug. 8—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. Aug. 9—2:30 p.m. Detroit Aug. 11—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Aug. 21—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Aug. 7—^2:00 p.m. Alpena Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Buffalo .. . .Aug. 7—7:00 p.ms Chicago .... Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Cleveland . .Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Duluth Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ... Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .... Aug. 15—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Aug. 17—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Aug. 16—7:30 p.m. Duluth Aug. 18—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . . Aug. 18—7:30 p.m. Detroit Aug.l4—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. Aug. 14—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Aug. 15- -5:00 p.m. Mohile Aug. 16—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 8—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Aug. 9—5:00 p.m. Norfolk . .. .Aug. 10—5:00p.m. Houston .... Aug. 21—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Aug. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Aug. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. "Norfolk Aug. 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Aug. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Aug. 15—7:00 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—7:00 p.m. New York .. Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 8—7:00 p.m. Baltimore • Aug. 9—7:00 p.m. ^Houston .Aug. 11—7:00 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sanlt Sta Marie, Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port Newa. t Meeting held at Galveaton wharvci. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Llndsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 675 ALPENA. Mich. 4th Ave.. Bklyn. HY ?.66(» 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE. MD. 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Maji 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y. 735 Washington St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III. 93B3 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Min 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich. NEW ORLEANS, La'. NORFOLK, Va. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. PORT ARTHUR, Tex departments to be settled at payoff. Ship's delegate was proud to report that the crew was the best he has sailed with. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ partment for the good food and service. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian). May 14—Chairman. T. Yablonsky; Secretary. Angel Seda. All repairs from previous voyage have been taken care of. One man missed ship in New Orleans before sailing. Discussion about contacting pa­ trolman about some new wind shoot for the crew's quarters. Vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. HERMINA (Hudson Marine), April 29 —Chairman. Paul Dew; Secretary, J. Marshall. Not much improvement since last meeting. No painting was done. The Master made no attempt to improve con­ ditions aboard ship. Some disputed OT in engine department to be taken up with patrolman. Motion was made that the crew aboard ships be able to draw 75 percent of all monies earned in all ports. Motion made that all members with 20 years full membership in Union, with lim­ ited seatime. be allowed voluntary retire­ ment with full pension and welfare ben­ efits. And that all members in the Union take an active part in bringing this to a speedy action. Most maritime unions now have this in effect. Why not the SIU? Patrolman to be taken on tour aboard ship to see poor conditions. J. CLARE MILLER (Gartland), May 2—Chairman. Charles Pischner ; Secre­ tary. James Bashaw. $1.00 in ship's fund. Twenty-five cents donation to be taken up and added to ship's fund. Department dele^tes reported that all is in order. Motion made to change the present pen­ sion plan to 20 years service regardless of age and raise pension to $300.00 per month. Motion made to place Lakes men on a par with Coast men when they go up to write for a mate or engineer's li­ cense. Request for fans in deck depart­ ment fore rooms. Engine delegate to speak to the Chief about air shoot in fire hold. GLOBE CARRIER (Maritime Over­ seas), May 9—Chairman, T. Drobins; Secretary. J. McLinden. Brother Law­ rence P. Conticello was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT reported by department dele­ gates. DEL ORG (Delta). May 7—Chairman, Ralph Taylor; Secretary. Ralph Taylor. Brother Lee A. Smith was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $68.78 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. WINCHESTER (Bulk Transport). April 7—Chairman. James Ward; Secretary. John O'Toole. Ship's delegate report^ that everything is getting into much bet­ ter shape and now things are running smoothly. One men in steward depart­ ment missed ship in Norfolk, Va. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), May 14 —Chairman, Donald Kieth; Secretary. Tony Caspar. $8.26 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and steward de­ partments. One man left in Calcutta, India, due to illness. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the good service. WESTERN CLIPPER (Western Agen­ cy, May 7 — Chairman, Fred Gentry; Secretary. John Maslow. $20.86 in ship's fund. Motion made to have the Company give W-2 forma to crew at the payoT, instead of mailing them at the end of the year. Various items badly needed in the steward department. Company refuses to buy the items according to the steward. CLAIBORNE (Sea-Land), May 7 — Chairman, Edward Kelly: Secretary. James K. Fursell. Letter written to head­ quarters concerning pension plan. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Collection to be taken up for crewmember's family who died in fire. 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 ROBIN SHERWOOD (Moore-McCormack). May 14—Chairman. David Velandra; Secretary. Gary Fisher. Ship's dele­ gate reported that everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. New water fountain was installed satisfactorily. KENYON VICTORY (Columbia), May 21—Chairman, Albert Bourgot; Secretary, M. Badger. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Steward thanked the bosun, deck maintenance and electricians for their cooperation. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire steward department for a job well done. BESSEMER VICTORY (Isthmian), April 23—Chairman, Harry Huston ; Sec­ retary, F. E. McCall. No beefs reported by department delegates. Payoff proce­ dure explained to first trippers. I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 .630 Jackion Ave. Tel. 529-7546 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. .. .1313 Fernandez Juncot Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 250S FIrit Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrlion St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif, .. .505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan . Iseya BIdg., Room 80! 1-2 Kaigan-Dorl-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 PETROCHEM (Valentine), March 19— Chairman. P. F. Payne; Secretary, R. Metchel. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Dis­ cussion about food and stores. Port Stew­ ard is continuously harassing Chief Stew­ ard. Letter to be written to headquarters regarding this matter. LOMA VICTORY (Delta), May 20— Chairman. K. Roberts; Secretary, <5. Ken­ nedy. Brother Gerald C. Kennedy, Jr., was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by deck and engine delegates. Plenty of beefs in steward de­ partment. Lack of cooperation from the chief steward. .2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 .IIS 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 .2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 1348 Seventh St. ROBIN GRAY (More-McCormack), May 9—Chairman, F. Stablings ; Secretary, T. Maley. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment, otherwise no beefs were report­ ed by department delegates. OBSERVER (Marine Carriers), May 21 —Chairman, J. M. Davis; Secretary, Joe Block. Brother John Glover was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Ship's delegate and steward requested the cooper­ ation of all hands in making this a good trip. 58(M Canal St. WA B-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. MOBILE, Ala ACHILLES (A. L. Burbank), April 1— Chairman. Hans Petersen ; Secretary, Bob Porter. Brother Robbert Lasso was elect­ ed to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported. P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tex. JERSEY CITY, N.J PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publUhcs every six months in the SEIAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the nvembership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their g(^ standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in emplojrment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer noay be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he shonld immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. RIDGEFIELD VICTORY (Columbia). May 3—Chairman, M. McNabb : Secretary, Frank Airey. One man missed ship in Sacramento and one in San Francisco. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. BARRE VICTORY (Delta). April 22— Chairman. Armond Dunne. Jr.; Secretary. Albert Estrada. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly and in good order. No disputed OT reported by department delegates. Brother Armond Dunne. Jr. was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian). May 7—Chairman, John Farrand; Secretary, Paul P. Lopez. $25.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine COSMOS TRADER (Admonthos Ship­ ping), March 11—Chairman. V. J. Schrag ; Secretary. J. C. Secura. No beefs were reported by departnxent delegates. BEAVER VICTORY (Bulk Transport). March 12—Chairman, Frank Rodriges, Jr.; Secretary. James McKenzie. Brother Mckenzie was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. All repairs are being taken care of by crew. FREE AMERICA (A. L. Burbank). May 29—Chairman. S. C. Hanks; Secre­ tary, D. L. Thompson. Ship sailed short one fireman from San Francisco. Picked up one fireman in Manila. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Dis­ cussion held concerning the retirement plan. Crew would like to see some infor­ mation posted in the LOG pertaining to the retirement plan. 7^— �Vol. XXiX No. 14 SEAFARiatS*LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION > ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT * AFL-CIO An Important Story The story of American labor is a vital part of Ameri­ can history. It is a story that is too often neglected and distorted in the schools. It certainly has been dis­ torted in the press. It is a story that should be told. The history of Americcm labor is a stirring story of peoplein most instances unnamed people—and their continuing struggle to realize the hopes and aspirations of the Amer­ ican people. We and our children should be reminded what the labor movement is and has achieved, J J V' * t ••4 L, T\ P c '"•t •K With this introduction, the Seafarers Log began publication of a 10-part series entitled "All this Happened, the Story of American Labor." The recently-concluded series, written by the Log staff, drew very favorable response, including a great many requests for reprints, from readers across the nation—^from SIU members and their families, from other trade unionists, schools and students. The series has been reprinted in booklet form and copies may be obtained by writing to the Seafarers Log, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y., 11232. <'• I I" • -J, 'i rj m AMERICAN LABOR :J ^•; I,, ' li i • )*t • it-i" I Ui' • ' MK 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 July 7, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU UPGRADING FACILITIES EXPANDED AS UNION MEETS MANNING NEEDS SIUNA CONVENTION DELEGATES ACT ON WIDE RANGE OF LABOR ISSUES BUILDUP OF BULK CARGO FLEET URGED BY HALL AT SENATE COMMITTEE HEARING ADMINISTRATION’S SHIPPING POLICIES RAPPED AT MARITIME TRADES MEETING HEALTHIER, HAPPIER OLDSTERS HAIL MEDICARE’S FIRST YEAR 13TH SIUNA BIENNIAL CONVENTION SEAFARER’S ACT OF BRAVERY AT SEA WINS AWARD FROM COAST GUARD AN IMPORTANT STORY – STORY OF AMERICAN LABOR 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 07/07/1967 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. XXIX, No. 14 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b10c3f165d0e4908e534547bc63f24a7.PDF 8a5046169e954b8e4f7bfe0649cd3d8e PDF Text Text Vol. XXiX No. 13 SEAFARiatsmOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO SlUNA 13th Biennial Convention Opens in Washington ^ Story oh'^page three �Page Two SEAFARERS Build-Abroad Attacked at MTP Meetings GovX Labor Representatives Stress Urgemy a! Independent MARAD WASHINGTON—Administrative insistence on inclusion of the Maritime Administration with­ in the Transportation Department and a program of foreign construction of American-flag merchant ships—along with the increasing use of Government pressure on various segments of the maritime industry to accept these pro­ In the "Pilot" editorial it was the Administration." The pro­ posals—came under severe at­ implied that foreign building is posal to build 15 new ships a year tack at recent meetings of the supported by all major U.S. li­ is nothing more than a "mockery AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ censed officers' unions. The Mc­ and an insult" to the intelligence of the maritime industry and to Kay telegram to Curran stated; partment in Washington. "As you know, and as the Sec­ the Congress, he declared. The vital need for an independ­ "We need a workable, speedy, retary of Transportation (Alan S. ent Maritime Administration to efficient maritime program to aid Boyd) himself noted in his Mari­ see to it that American ships are the merchant marine and the fish­ time Day address in Baltimore, built only in American shipyards District 2 MEBA is firmly op­ ing fleet. Somehow we must con­ was pointed out by Representative posed to foreign building. We vince the Administration that Joseph E. Karth (D-Minn.), a strongly believe that foreign build­ more emphasis must be placed on member of the House Merchant ing would not only destroy the the maritime field," he insisted. Marine Committee. existing American-flag independ­ "I, for one? cannot accept the Referring to the Administra­ ent fleet, which comprises two- complacent attitudes of the cur­ tion proposals, Karth said he thirds of American-flag shipping, rent Administration in this hour thinks the Administration is but that it would not lead to its of crisis." Speakers at an MTD-sponsored wrong on both counts, and that replacement . . . We strongly urge seminar dealing with "Crisis on you not to misrepresent the views the stubborn insistence by the Ex­ of the MEBA on foreign building the High Seas" called for vastly ecutive .Branch of Government and to let your readers know that increased shipbuilding programs, threatens the future of any mari­ there are important segments of strict adherence to cargo prefer­ time program and puts the future the nation's licensed marine engi­ ence laws and the strictures of the of our country, both in terms of neers who are firmly opposed to Merchant Marine Act of 1936, commerce and defense, in great foreign construction." and the establishment of an inde­ peril. pendent maritime agency—in or­ Attacks Boyd Proposals der to halt and reverse the de­ The Minnesota Congressman Earlier, MTD deleeates had terioration of the United States emphasized the need for an Inde­ heard Representative Howard W. pendent MARAD to develop a Pollock (R-Alaska) vigorously at­ maritime capability. Congressman John H. Dent workable maritime policy and re­ tack the proposed maritime pro­ (D-Penn.) was highly critical of turn the United States to the gram of Transportation Secretary Administration proposals calling status of a maritime power again. Boyd. for foreign construction of Amer­ Before winning his race for "The basic issue," Pollock said, ican-flag ships. "Every time we Congress, Karth was for 10 years "is being swept under the rug by lose a job in our economy we deinternational representative of the people like &cretary Boyd and (Continued on page 4) AFL-CIO Oil, Chemical and i^omic Workers Union. At another MTD legislative meeting delegates heard MTD Executive Secretary Peter McGavin read the text of a telegram sent by Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association President Ray­ WASHINGTON—^The United States has dropped to 16th mond T. McKay to National place among the shipbuilding nations of the world according to Maritime Union President Joseph the latest study compiled by the Shipbuilding Council of America. Curran protesting alleged mis­ A statistical report shows that representations of MEBA views The Shipbuilders Council study on foreign building which ap­ in July of last year, Finland sur­ ranked the world shipbuilding na­ peared in a signed editorial in the passed the United States in ship­ tions according to the total gross NMU publication "Pilot." Mc­ building and took over 15th place, tonnage of merchant ships under Kay demanded that Curran print dropping the U.S. down still an­ construction — a more accurate a correction in the next issue. other notch to 16th. evaluation than one which merely deals with the total number of ships involved without regard to size. According to the recentlyreleased report, the U.S. had 48 ships totaling 596,300 gross tons under construction at the begin­ WASHINGTON—SlU-contracted companies will operate three ning of 1967. This represented a C-4 troopships recently re-allocated for break-bulk conversion mere 1.5 percent of world ship­ under the Ship Exchange Act. building activity. The companies which will mercial operation subject to mili­ By comparison, Japan, in the operate the vessels once con­ tary call. In addition they must lead, accounted for more than 44 version is complete are Merri- meet all requirements for the ex­ percent of new worldwide ship mac Transport, Victory Transport change, including approval by construction with 583 ships of over arid Hudson Waterways, which MSTS of the conversion plans and 18.1 million gross tons under con­ charter arrangements. will get one ship each. struction in Japanese shipyards at The three vessels had originally The re-allocated ships are the the beginning of the year. been allocated to other companies General H. F. Hodges and Gen­ Ships under construction world­ under stipulation that the appli­ eral M. B. Stewart, presently in wide at the same period .totaled cants make satisfactory arrange­ the Hudson River, N.Y., reserve 2,289 ships of over 40.9 million ments with the Military Sea Trans­ fleet and now assigned to Mer- gross tons. portation Service for charter of rimac Transport and Victory For the United States, the drop the vessels following conversion. Transport. The General J. H. to 16th place in world shipbuild­ The re-allocation was made, ac­ McRae, now in the Suisun Bay, ing is just another downward step cording to the Maritime Adminis­ California, reserve fleet, went to in the nation's continuing decline tration, because MSTS was not Hudson Waterways, Inc. as a maritime power, a decline able to reach satisfactory charter In addition to the three ships which has been going on for many arrangements with the originally- just allocated, the Navy has re­ years without letup. named companies. leased 10 more troopships for The figures on which the report Allocation of the vessels are trade-in and conversion. These are was based does not include naval made under stipulation that ships ships which it has been holding in work underway in any of the not immediately required by reserve. A Jormer C-4 hospital world's shipyards, only merchant MSTS may be placed in com­ ship has also been released. vessels. Fmland Now Ahead of U.S. In World Shipbuilding Totals Three C-4 Troopships Allocated To SlU-Coatraetod Companies June 23, 1967 LOG Report of International President by Paul Hall The oil-rich Middle East has boiled over once more. As was the case in the last Mideast Crisis in 1956, the Suez Canal is closed. And as was the case in 1956 the United States suddenly finds itself in des­ perate need of tankers—which it doesn't have. Actually however, the situation of the United States today is much worse than it was following the 1956 Mideast Crisis, because it is clear that the Government learned absolutely nothing from that unfortunate experience and instead continued dangerous policy of having no mari­ time policy to protect the nation from the present crisis—which nearly everyone recognized was almost inevitable. Now, as then, we may have to undertake a massive oil-lift to Europe. Now, as then, the governmental "planners" in Washington are looking toward the reserve fleet for the tankers we need. But the view across the boneyards grows bleak. Those poor vessels have aged another 10 years, are all obsolete by any standards applied, and have another decade of rust and neglect that must be scraped, steamed and pounded from their hulls and machinery before they will ever put to sea. In addition we are engaged in Vietnarn and must supply our troops there. Pulling in every available tanker for emergency oil service will not really improve the situation much because tankers pulled off the grain runs will have to be replaced by cargo vessels which are also un­ available in our gravely decimated merchant fleet. Foreign-flag tankers may or may not be available for U.S. Government charter. If they are the price will be stiff. If they are not we are in serious trouble. The Military Sea Transport Service has already put out a call for U.S. and foreign-flag tanker charters. As far as U.S. shipping needs are concerned, the 1967 Mideast Crisis is far from over and is in fact probably just beginning. But it is already time to start looking forward to the next crisis—either in the Mideast or elsewhere—and how we will fulfill our shipping needs then, five, 10, 15 or more years from now. This looking forward to plan future maritime needs is something our Government has shown a chronic inability to do. Should a similar con­ flict erupt in 15^years, will the U.S. Government once more turn to its reserve fleet of what will then be 37-year-old World War II ships? The idea sounds ridiculous, but unless the Government finally manages to develop a sound, workable maritime policy that is just what they will have to do—provided that such rustbuckets are still capable of even floating by then, which is doubtful. The bitter experiences of the past have proved to everyone outside of the U.S. Government that the reserve fleet, foreign-flag charters, , and crash building programs only in time of World Wars are not the answer to the nation's maritime needs. Outside the foggy atmosphere of the U.S. Governmental bureaucracy it has become clear that the only way to avoid serious future shipping difficulties is to adopt a maritime policy that will vastly increase the active U.S. fleet with modern tankers, cargo ships and bulk carriers, built in American shipyards, flying the Ameri­ can-flag and manned by American seamen. The present shipping crisis and the reasons why the United States is again unable to meet its shipping requirements should serve as a warning that this may be our last chance to take decisive action to assure that the nation has the ships it needs in the future. The danger to the national security is clear, as are the potential dangers of future crisis. In the interest of the entire nation, now is the time for the Ad­ ministration and for Congress to act. Hopefully it is not too late— but it soon may be. ILA's Gleason Visits SlU Ship International Longshoremen's Association President Thomas W. Glea­ son and others attending recent Vietnamese Labor Convention (CVT) in Saigon were welcomed aboard the SlU-manned Kenmar while on.a tour of Saigon waterfront. Left to right above are: Cris Arcomona of ILA, presently serving as labor advisor to U.S. Army in Saigon; Gleason: Peter Drewes, SlU representative in Yokohama; Kenmar's Captain West; and Philip Delany, representing the U.S. State Dept. �June 23, 1967 Page Three SEAFARERS LOG SlUNA Convention Opens In Washmgton Congress Leaders Pledge Bi-Partisan Support to Strengthen U.S. Shipping WASHINGTON, June 21—Delegates to the 13th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers Internationa! Union of North America here heard key Congressional leaders pledge biparti.san support to strengthen the American merchant marine. Addressing the almost 300 Senator. David B. Brewster which have sometimes in the past delegates and guests at the refused to carry our military car­ (D-Md.), a member of the Senate opening session of the con­ goes to Vietnam, the Administra­ Merchant Marine Subcommittee, vention, Representative Gerald tion persists in its "head-in-the- told the delegates that "freedom Ford (R-Mich.) said that in the sand" attitude toward the fact of the seas is a must" and a United States today "we lack that America has one of the oldest stronger American-built merchant marine an absolute necessity to both the ships and the man­ tanker fleets in the world. the United States' world-wide power to respond adequately to Emphasizes Need commitments. continuing international crisis." Ford concluded that the midHe deplored the relative posi­ "The condition of the American east crisis sharply emphasizes the tion of the U.S. in the maritime The SlUNA's 13th Biennial Convention got underway June 21 in maritime industry today is a need for a strong, efficient U.S. field, saying: "We have slipped Washington with several hundred delegates from the International's shocking disgrace," the minority merchant marine—built in Amer­ to 16th in shipbuilding—last July district and local unions and guests in attendance. Here is partial leader of the House of Repre­ ica and manned by Americans— Finland replaced us as 15th, meas­ capable of handling our world­ ured in gross tonnage. Our flag view of delegates at opening session. Convention concludes June 27. sentatives stated. "That this should come to pass in this great nation wide military logistic need. fleet ranks fifth in gross tonnage is incredible, especially in the light "If this need is not recognized —10.3 million—or 6.4% of the of repeated warnings." by the Administration, we face the world total. Only 7% of our Ford recalled a statement made distinct possibility of being driven foreign commerce goes in U.S. five years ago by Vice-Admiral off the seas by the middle 1970's." bottoms, and we have only 48 John Sylvester, then Deputy Chief Representative Ford has been ships of 596,300 gross tonnage of Naval Operations, in which he a vigorous critic of the Adminis­ under construction while Japan, Fifteen ships, including the SlU-contracted Observer, a tanker said the slow rate of progress in tration's failure to develop a mari­ the leader, has 583 of 18 million replacing aging U.S. ships "has operated by Marine Carriers, Inc., are still in the Suez Canal left us with a largely obsolescent time policy and is a leading ad­ gross tons." Brewster said that firm legisla­ where they are being held up by the United Arab Republic. The merchant marine" and that with vocate of an independent Federal Maritime Administration as a tive proposals must be formulated ships, including U.S. - flags, the global interests of the United means of strengthening the Amer­ now and that a coalition of him­ British, Bulgarian, Czechoslo­ percent during the same period. States "emergencies may well ican merchant marine and U.S. self and Senators Warren Magnuvak, French, German, Polish The Japanese government has arise wherein our interests would shipping. (Continued on Page 6) and Swedish were transiting the now announced that it will begin not be identical with those of our 103-mile waterway when the Mid­ to seek other sources and reduce European allies." its dependence on the unsettled east conflict broke out. "Events in Cuba, Vietnam and Engineer Graduates Total 154 Mideast. only recently in Nigeria and the Reports have been received Middle East testify to the validity" from the Observer that the crew Role of Supertanker of this five-year-old admonition, are being well provided for, are Another way in which the pres­ the Michigan Representative said. still aboard the vessel which is ent Mideast crisis may effect He pointed out that the de­ docked near Ismalia, and are in no danger. The vessel was bound Japan is in an expected rise in mands of the Vietnam war force for India with a grain cargo at demand for supertankers. Al­ us to maintain one of the longest though these huge vessels are also supply lines in history—mostly by the time the conflict broke out. affected by the blockage of the sea. When Eastern Nigeria re­ The company has announced Suez Canal and must travel cently broke with the rest of the that it has received no informa­ around the Cape, they are less Nigerian Federation, the U.S. em­ tion about when any of the affected economically than smaller bassy found airports temporarily trapped vessels will be able to ships because they can carry much closed and made alternate ar­ resume their voyages. more cargo per voyage, and the rangements to evacuate 700 The canal between the Mediter­ --ig ranean and Red Sea is apparently extra expense of the lengthened Americans by sea. Even though blocked by at least three vessels trip around the Cape is some­ airports were soon opened, the and a cement barge, which ob­ what softened by the fact that they incident pointed up the vital need Mesaros Maldonado Linch Cook servers say were sunk in the chan­ do not have to pay the Suez tolls, for adequate sealift capability, he Five additional Seafarers have passed U.S. Coast Guard exami­ nel by Egypt as Israeli troops which can amount to $70,000 per said. "Ships were the principal means nations qualifying them for an engineer's license after attending raced across the desert toward voyage for the largest vessels. used to evacuate American citi­ the Marine Engineer's School jointly sponsored by the SIU and the waterway. Reports also say Recent events have~caused great zens from Arab countries during District 2 of the Marine Eiigi- ^ that the Ismalia' highway bridge confusion in shippingj:ircles con­ that ran over the canal is also now cerning the future of the super­ the recent Middle East crisis," neers Beneficial Association. of Texas. A resident of Galves­ ton, he joined the union in Hous­ Ford stated. He added that with blocking the channel. tanker. The loss of the Torrey all of this drain on our inadequate The number of Seafarers who ton. An eight-year SlU veteran, Canyon pointed up their great vul­ merchant fleet, and with the clos­ have upgraded themselves to an he previously sailed as a FOWT. Shipping Complicated engineer's rating now totals 154. William Cook, a newly-licensed The blockage of the Suez Canal nerability in one economic sphere ing of the Suez Canal threatening Four of the men received a third assistant engineer, sailed as —and now the Mideast crisis spot­ to put our vital supply lines at complicates the worldwide ship­ third assistant engineer's license, ping picture immensely. For in­ lights their advantages in another. the mercy of unreliable alien crews while one was upgraded to the oiler. He is 23, a native of New York City, and joined the SlU in stance, a jound trip between New rank of second assistant. that port in 1965. Cook lives in York and Calcutta is lengthened A n e w 1 y-1 i New York. by 20 days because the vessel must censed third as­ Earl Mesaros sailed as FWT round the Cape of Good Hope, sistant engineer, and oiler before earning a second and means much higher fuel and Joseph Villapol is assistant's license. He is 35 years operating expenses. The trip be­ -a native of Maold and joined the SlU in Seattle tween London and Bombay is • nila and resides in 1957. Born in Montaira, he 7,000 miles by way of Suez. Going in Middle Village, makes his home in Tacoma, Wash. around the Cape of Good Hope N. Y. He joined Engine department Seafarers the voyage is 12,100 miles. the Union in the are eligible to apply for any of Japan is being faced with a port of New York the upgrading programs if they Villapol minor crisis because of the latest in 1964. Villapol are 19 years of age or older and Mideast conflict and the disrup­ is 44 years old and previously have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. tion of Mideast oil deliveries, since sailed as a FWT. watch standing time in the engine 92 percent of her oil, which is Eugene Linch received a third department, plus six months' ex­ Japan's major source of energy, assistant's license. He is 42. years perience as a wiper or equivalent. comes from the Mideast. old and a 15-year SlU veteran. Those who qualify and wish to Following the 1956 Mideast Linch joined the SlU in the port enroll in the school can obtain crisis. Western Europe began re­ of Mobile. A native of Alabama, additional information and apply ducing its dependence on Mideast he lives in Mobile. Linch had for the course at any SlU hall or oil until now 45 percent of West­ sailed in several engine depart­ write directly to SIU headquarters ern Europe's oil comes from other Superstructure of one of several sunken ships blocking the Suez ment ratings. at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ areas. Japan however actually in­ Canal shows above canal water somewhere between Ismalia and Suez. Manuel Maldonado is a newly- lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ creased her oil dependence on the Egypt has blamed Israel for sinking vessels during recent fighting, licensed third assistant engineer. phone number is HYacinth 9Mideast from 75 percent to 92 but eyewitness reports say Egypt sank ships to block canal. He is 39 years old and a native 6600. SlU Crew Aboard Observer Stalled by Suez Canal Blockage Five More Seafarers Licensed After Attending SlU School �Jane 23, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Four US. ShipbuiUing Program Urged By Speakers at MTD Meetings (Continued from page 2) stroy the market for American economy and the American work­ er and this destroys the world market," he warned, calling for a program to rehabilitate the na­ tion's shipbuilding and ship repair capability in the interest of U.S. commerce and defense. Criticizes Build-Abroad Herbert Hansen, Vice-President of SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship, scored the govern­ ment's continued failure to imple­ ment a workable maritime pro­ gram, and was highly critical of government proposals to build American merchant ships abroad. "It will do us no good to have new ships if we do not have the men to repair and operate them or the facilities in which to service them," he emphasized. The lack of vitality and growth of the American merchant marine stems directly from the failure o our government to implement the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, he said. To help ease the situation he called for an inunediate con­ struction program of fifty dry cargo ships and tankers and study of future industry needs in all areas, including nuclear pro­ pulsion. Noting that "cargo is the life blood of shipping," American Ftuwer ILGWU Pres. Dubinsky Heads Union's Retirees Program WK'- ••5pS# , Mrs. Lyndon Johnson, guest speaker at Carnegie Hall concert sponsored by International Ladies Garment Workers Union in honor of Senior Citizens Month, is greeted by ILGWU President Louis Stiilberg. Looking on are Honorary ILGWU President Oavid Dubinsky and Leopold Stokowski, who conducted musical program. NEW YORK—^The retired President of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, David Dubinsky, is today per­ haps busier than he ever was in the past, devoting his energies to helping other ILGWU retirees as the active administrator of the ILGWU Retirees Service Department. The ILGWU department, which JDubinsky now heads, was established to give special assistance and make aid available to those retired union members who need it. In addition, it is charged with the responsibility of spiritually enriching the lives of the retirees through cultural undertakings, social and educa­ tional activities, visiting services and participation in neighbor­ hood clubs. As part of this service to its retired membership, the ILGWU Retirees' Service Department was the sponsor of a Carnegie Hall Concert on May 10, conducted by Leopold Stokowski and dedi­ cated in honor of Senior Citizens Month, which is observed dur­ ing the month of May. Honored guest and speaker during the intermission was the First Lady, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, who in addition to her own comments read a message from the President calling for increased attention to the needs of the nation's elderly. The First Lady was introduced by Honorary ILGWU Presi­ dent Dubinsky, who served as chairman of the event. In his re­ marks, Dubinsky recounted the history and advances of the un­ ion from its earliest days to the present. In his remarks, ILGWU President Louis Stulberg expressed the union's solid support for Administration proposals for the expansion and improvement of Social Security and other legis­ lation designed to improve the condition of the nation's elderly. Maestro Leopold Stokowski contributed his services for the occasion, conducting the American Symphony Orchestra in a program including the works of Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Enesco and Dvorak. The entire concert was broadcast over radio station WNYC. Among other honored guests were U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Arthur J. Goldberg and his wife. Maritime Association Legislative Director Alfred Maskin called for strict cargo preference measures to assure government-sponsored and commercial cargoes for American bottoms. "If we are to regain our posi tion as a world maritime power, ships and cargo are essential, with emphasis that we make the matter of cargo our first consideration," he declared, emphasizing that at present there are serious doubts regarding the ability of the U.S. merchant marine to adequately serve the commercial and security needs of the nation. Noting the decline of the U.S. to 14th place in world shipbuild­ ing and sixth place in commercia shipping and in the number of ships. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Secretary Joseph D. Keenan warned that the nation is facing a maritime crisis reflecting the neglect and steady deterioration of our fleet and maritime capabilities. He noted that the Soviet Union is outbuilding us by more than eight to one and their merchant fleet carries three-fourths of So­ viet foreign trade as compared to the eight percent of our exports and imports carried by our mer­ chant fleet. To attain the sea power neces­ sary for America as a leader of the free world, Keenan called for the immediate establishment of an independent maritime agency. A construction program of at least 50 ships a year for a ten year period was urged by Pacific Coast Metal Trades District Council Ex­ ecutive-Secretary Thomas A. Rotell, in addition to strengthened cargo preference laws on aid and military cargoes. The establishment of a program to replace the "old rustbuckets" and keep U.S. commerce moving in American-flag ships rather than foreign vessels was the theme of remarks by Martin J. Ward of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Asso­ ciation. SEARARER&j^LOG The Atlantic Coast by Eari (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area| Many unrated Seafarers are taking advantage of upgrading facilities offered by the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. Some of those recently upgraded in New York are Stanley Warhula, Charles Thomas, Richard Gihhs, Kevin Cassidy, WUUam Murphy, Don Seider, Andrew Norfolk Oienic, and Edward Emerson, all Shipping is good here and the newly-rated FOWTs. William Mcfuture outlook is just as promising. Murry is a new. electrician. Edwin The Ocean UUa will be laid up Ellison achieved the rating of until the end of July. pumpman. Alvin Olander, a 20-year SIU The SIU encourages all nonveteran, is registered and ready to rated men to upgrade. Rated men ship out. Alvin has a hunting then become eligible to receive lodge in the mountains and makes Deck and Engineer's licenses good use of it when he's on the through the SIU's license training beach. programs. Another quarter-of-a-century man, Tom Brennan, is going to Philadelphia Ed Gallen is eagerly awaiting school for his mate's ticket and all the first oiler's or FWT job to hit hands wish him luck. "Stretch," the boards. He last made the Pro­ as he's known to his many union friends, last sailed on the R/V ducer. Anton Brunn. Nils Richardson is looking for George Swift is glad to be an AB's job, preferably on a Hol­ home for the summer with his land-bound coal ship. family. A 20-year man, George Charies "Red" HIrschfeld is last made the Summit as oiler. registered and looking for a Euro­ Puerto Rico pean run. Red sails in the deck The first aluminum trailership department. Henry Karpowlcaz, a real old- in the world, the SlU-contracted timer, is ready for an engine room Sacal Borincano, arrived in San slot. Henry jast shipped on the Juan recently. She will start a weekly run between San Juan and Missouri. Jacksonville. Boston Hugh Meacbam is FED now, and looking for a ship. An AB, William McKeon just got out of drydock and will grab the first job Hugh last made the Baltimore. put on the board. Bill's a 25-year Earl WUlls is registered and hunt­ ing up a FWT job. SIU veteran. George Murphy liked the Far East trip on the Maiden Victory and wants another AB's slot on a similar voyage. Baltimore Gallen HlngchfeTd Bernle Baa shipped out as chief cook on the Azalea City. He was third cook on the Beauregard be­ fore the ship ran aground. Jose Prats and Juan Rodriguez are on the beach and waiting to ship. R. Maldonado would like a crack at a bosun's job on his next ship. He last made the Chllore, on a trip to India and would like to make a Calmar-intercoastal run. Walt Stevens just piled off the Falrlane in New York. Walt likes the Sea-Land ships and is looking for an electrician's job or a slot as crane maintenance. H. Lanier, in from the coast, will head for Vietnam next time out. He ships in the steward de­ partment. SIU Sponsors Chicago Office Skills Class June 23, 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 13 Official Publication of the Seafarera International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Exeeutiv Board PAUL HALL, Prtiident EARL SHRTARD CAL TANNBR Exte. Vfcs-Pres. Viet'Preiident Liifoan WILLIAMS AL KniR Vie»-Pre$ident See.-Treat. ROBERT MATTHBWS Vies-Prssident HRRRCRT BRAND Dirselor of Organitina and Pnblieationt Managing Editor MIKB POLLACK Assistant Editor NATHAN SXTIR Staff Writsrs PBTER V/EILL Pwem WHUS HARRY WITTSCHEN FRANK MAROIOTTA PillilM MsMllr at no tksds lilisd Ansts H.E., WMblRittR, 0. C. ZOOli fey tin SsafSrm IstMRitlHWl UBiss, AtlSRlls, eiir, LikN Rid iRiiRd WaiNt. Otatrlst AFL-CIt, C75 Fsirtb ASNM, BrMm. li.Y. U332. Ttl. NTtslRtb 9-MOO. ISSiRd SiRM Rsitsts pRid Rt iPRiblRilfa, 0. C. PHTBAtTKrt ATTHTIOI: Fsni >579 •RIdt liMSM Is SSBt ts iMflnn ialMRRlltRRl •ilRR. MteM*. tRlf, UlRR RRd iRlaad WRIHR •MrtRt AFL-CIO, C75 FsRrtb AWRRS, •rtslilR. I.r, lUOS. Chicago SIU representatives observe the opening class in typing and office skills at Englewood Urban Progress Center in Chicago. Office equipment for classes was donated by the SIU and its -ocal 777 following urgent appeal for assistance by Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity. Observing first class above are (l-r): L. L. Anderson, Local 777 Steward and Treasurer of Jnion's Community Services Committee: James Doram Sr., Local 777 Steward and Committee member: Scottie Aubusson, SlUNA Representative: Charles Fisher, Employment Counsellor at the Urban Vogress Center: Jesse Escalante, Center Director: Local 777 President Everett Clark, and Business Agent Herbert King, Committee Chrmn. �Jane 23, 1967 i I SEAFARERS ICick-Off for Organizing Drive Page Five LOG Will Not Yield to Pressure JUrO Remains Firm in Opposition To Boyd Buiid-Abroad Proposals 1 ' BALTIMORE—^The SIU and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department will never agree to Federal ship policy proposals calling for inclusion of the Maritime Administration within the Department of Transportation or the construction of American-flag vessels in foreign shipyards, SIU President Paul Hall em­ came forward with an alternate chairman of American Export Isphasized in a recent speech at set of proposals unacceptable to brandtsen Lines and who has been the North Atlantic Ports Asso­ maritime labor—most of which publicly urging acceptance of the ciation annual meeting. are still a part of Boyd's current Boyd proposals, including inclu­ Hall told the more than 100 maritime policy proposals. sion of MARAD within the De­ port officials that neither the Sea­ 'Shameful Spectacle' partment of Transportation and farers International Union nor the SI UNA President Paul Hall (second from left) toek part in meeting the build-abroad proposals. Hall We see in this industry an at­ AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ of SlUNA-affiliated International Union of Petroleum Workers at partment ' had any intention of tempt to divide us. Hall told the charged that Admiral Will is typi­ Long Beach, California, to kick off new lUPW.West Coast organizing abandoning the U.S. shipbuilding NAPA delegates. "We are now cal of those American merchant drive. Pictured above are (l-r): lUPW President Jay Winter: Hall; industry over the question of witnessing a shameful spectacle." marine industry leaders who "had building American vessels abroad. "I regret that some of our sub­ no full comprehension of the SlU West Coast Representative Frank Drozak; SlUNA International sidy friends and some of our labor whole picture" and represents Representative Thomas Meyer, and lUPW Secretary J. W. Delozier, Jr. Hall is also president of the friends have seen fit to break and "what is wrong with the industry." MTD. Hall declared that it was stupid Both proposals have been ad­ run. We don't intend to," he to advocate a revived merchant vocated in the federal maritime added. Hall also attacked the public marine without at the same time policy proposed by Department of Transportation Secretary Alan stance of retired Admiral John providing for a strong American M. Will, who is presently board shipbuilding industry. S. Boyd. 'Backroom' Threats Cited Hall also accused the Adminis­ by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative tration of subjecting Americanflag steamship operators to "back­ The AFL-CIO Los Angeles-Orange Counties Organizing Com­ room" threats and pressures in an mittee has passed the 100,000 mark in its four-year membership attempt to force them to accept drive. the Boyd proposals. The gov­ by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area ernment is actively seeking to Committee Director William Gilbert praised the "unity among shatter the unity of maritime in­ our affiliated unions for the purpose of organizing the unorganized." With the addition of three new unions the Maritime Labor dustry insistence on adoption of Gilbert cited the steady efforts to ^ the maritime policy proposals Council of Greater New Orleans and Vicinity, Maritime Trades channel increasingly restless pub­ • Seattle made by the President's Mari­ Department, AFL-CIO has become the largest port council in lic employees "into bona fide un­ Shipping is on the fast bell here time Advisory Committee more the United States with forty active members. The additional ions." with the outlook for the next pe­ than two years ago, he charged. member unions are the Glass Bottle Blowers Association Union, A major breakthrough was re­ riod just as good. We have the The MAC proposals would not Local #167 and the American ^ ported in the largely unorganized Sagamore Hills, Anchorage, Eliza- allow any foreign building, nor Federation of State, County and Houston electronics industry. The report bethport, Hastings, and Inger in would the maritime program Municipal Employees, Locals Bosun P. G. King stopped by revealed victories in areas long re­ transit. Paid-off were the Wayne adopted by the AFL-ClO's sixth #872 and #1712. The new garded as notorious anti-union Victory, Cosmos Mariner and the constitutional convention in late members were welcomed to the the hall to bid hello to some old shipmates. King is on the Henry strongholds. Among the reasons Seattle. 1965, Hall pointed out. The MAC Council at the May meeting. and has nothing but praise for for the union gains are the influx F. R. Napoli, chief steward on was originally appointed by the On June 5, 1967 Local 1497 ship and crew. He likes it enough of young people into the local the Sagamore Hills, is looking for, President to draft a new maritime of the International Longshore­ labor market, the climb of the cost, a ship going to Vietnam. Frank policy, which received general men's Association elected officers. to make another trip on her and of living index, dissatisfaction of went East recently to visit with his acceptance from American' mari­ Elected as president and vice-pres­ feels it will be as good as the last. Seafarer W. Gels is scanning the workers on public payrolls with folks. time labor. Boyd however, then ident respectively were Frank shipping board waiting for a long the lag in earnings behind earn­ Jack Ryan, an SIU old-timer, is Undersecretary of Commerce and Zeller and Jim McCleland. run to the Far East. His last ship ings in private industry and a new looking for a bosun's job after head of the government's Inter­ was the Tamara Guilden. New Orleans militancy among white collar, shipping on the Norberto Capay. agency Maritime Task Force, All seafarers are reminded that technical and professional em­ Just off the Bangor, Alvin Selico the taxi drivers are striking the ployees. is now around the hall looking Bell Cab Company in Houston. Ackert Calls for U.S, Action for another messman's job. A1 New members represent those They have asked all union broth­ thinks anything will suit his re­ who voted for union representa­ ers to avoid riding these cabs as quirements but is especially hope­ tion in NLRB representation elec­ long as the strike continues. ful of a Vietnam run. Another tions, gains made by public em­ ployee's unions and union recog­ Mobile nition based on card checks. Texan Harold (Mike) Townsend recently finished an eleven San Francisco month cruise. He was bosuri on BOSTON—If the Russians continue to raid traditional Ameri­ The SI UN A-affiliated Sugar the Seatrain Connecticut. Mike Workers Local One are on strike can fishing grounds, depriving American fishermen of millions of has a Texas vacation planned be­ against the California and Hawai­ pounds of fish per year, the American fishing industry will ask the fore shipping out again. Oiler ian Sugar Company. The plant State Department to declare all -Donald J. Hewson completed a was struck by the 1170-man mem­ waters over the Continental Ackert added that the Amer­ fast run to India. He was on the bership after contract talks broke Shelf an exclusive American ican fishing industry is also dis­ grain-carrying Penn Exporter. off. turbed by the huge amounts of fish fishing zone. Captain James Ac­ Hewson makes his home in PensaShipping has been excellent kert, president of the SIUNA being taken from traditional cola, Florida. Henry L. Laired here. We can use some AB's, oil­ affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Un­ American fishing grounds by the has tried his hand at working on Fox Edwards Russians. During 1966, he said, ers and FWT's. In transit are the ion, said at a meeting of fisheries the beach as a welder for the past Columbia and Porfanar. During scientists from 14 nations recently Russian boats took 180 million messman, Paul Hebert piled off year and-a-half. Having tired of pounds of haddock from Ameri­ the Fenn Victory after a pleasant the period we signed-on the Hast­ held here. shore life he is now registered in can waters. ings, Seatrain Carolina, Lncile trip. Paul, a native Cajun, is group two, steward's department Ackert said American fisher­ Bioomfield and the Rachel V. "They've also cleaned out the presently enjoying the Louisiana and is ready and willing to ship. men on the East and West coasts red hake and whiting to the point summer, but hopes to get away We paid-off the Sagamore Hiil, and in Alaska are incensed at the AB Charles Fox piled off the where our own boats can hardly before the real heat comes in. Lncile Bloomiield, Rachel V, Sea- methods of fishing being employed Bradford Island after spending six train Carolina and five Victory by the Russians off our coasts. He find them anymore," said Ackert. Messman Fred Edwards re­ months on the coastwise tanker. Representatives of the Amer­ cently completed a couple of trips Fox makes his home in Birming­ ships, the Baylor, American, Me­ singled out the use of small mesh ridian, Joplin and Beaver. fishing nets, extensively used by ican fishing industry are also go­ on the Steel Voyager and plans ham, Ala. The Penn Exporter was the Russians, as a method of fish­ ing to request of the State De­ to keep some of the chairs at Alphonse J. Tremer's last ship. Wilmington ing which threatens some fish spe­ partment and the Bureau of Com­ the hall warm for awhile until he Currently, Alphonse is registered Shipping is active here, but the cies with extinction. mercial Fisheries that a new fish­ feels it's time to get off the lounge in group two, engine department, outlook for the next period is slow. ing treaty with the Russians be chair and get to sea again. Old- eyeing the big board for the right "If the Russians don't stop We have four ships in transit and clobbering us with their small negotiated. timer Vincent J. Fitzgerald is back ship to show. Steward department paid-off the Seatrain Florida. mesh nets and start on conserva­ American fishermen hope that with us in New Orleans. He re­ Seafarer George R. Bums last Jim Froti is searching the boards tion programs," said Ackert, the new treaty will set proper cently shipped on the Alcoa Mas­ shipped on the Margaret Brown. for a bosun's job. Pat Fox is back "we're going to demand that the guidelines for the conservation of ter as crew pantryman. Vince Burns makes his home in Tampa, on the beach after a trip on the State Department and Congress certain species of catch and also had an ice cold trip to Europe Fla., and has shipped from the Rachel V. This is the cleanest take steps to protect the American .see to it that traditional American and is anxious to catch a run Gulf ports of Mobile and New ship afloat, Pat reports. South to thaw out. fisherman." Orleans for the past twenty years. fishing rights arc protected. The Pacific Coast The Gulf Coast Atlantic Fishermen's Catch Depleted hy Russian Poaching �Paire Six June 23, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Congressional Leaders Pledge Fight for Upgraded U.S. Fleet (Continued from Page 3) son, (D-Wash) and E. L. (Bob) Bartlett, (D-Alaska) and Repre­ sentative Edward A. Garmatz, (D-Md.) Chairman of The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, guarantees that it can be done. Among the proposals in their legislative package, he said, will be an independent Maritime Adminstration, a stepped-up ves­ sel replacement program, maintainance of the Cargo Preference Act under which"50% of govern­ ment cargo must travel in U.S. bottoms and expansion of liner services under federal assistance in keeping with our foreign trade obligations. Representative Garmatz told the delegates that he had been "officially informed" at the begin­ ning of this year "that the Ad­ ministration was most anxious to develop a program to rebuild the merchant marine, with emphasis upon fleet renewal and expan­ sion," and had been heartened by the Administration's approach at the time. "However," Chairman Garmatz stated, "since Congress has still not heard from the Administra­ tion, the wheel of progress has apparently stopped turning, and it looks as though Congress will be forced to take the initiative. TThe time has come for a con­ certed effort by both Houses." Representative Thomas Felly (R-Wash.), a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, told the meeting that the House will "vote tomorrow on a space bill in which we will spend $5 million on space projects," and said the amount was shocking when compared with the amount we spend on our merchant marine. Pelly called for the annual building in the United States of 50 ships by American shipyards, citing the "Congressional responsi­ bility not only to raise arms but to build ships." Ford, Brewste^ Garmatz and Pelly were joined by some 20 other legislators who greeted the first-day session and vowed their support of maritime needs. Speakers scheduled for sessions of the week-long convention after the LOG went to press were AFLCIO President George Meany, Transportation Secretary Alan S. Boyd, Labor Secretary Willard Wirtz and other top-ranking Un­ ion and government officials. QUESTION: What is the most common shipboard heef? Matt Carroll: Fellows who make too much noise, slamming doors or talking loudly and dis­ turbing a Brother who's trying to sleep after stand­ ing his watch. I'd say that's the most common beef on ship. Also, a lot of guys complain about leaving coffee cups scattered about and expect other crewmembers to clean up after them. Jose Ruiz: Probably overtime. Sometimes it is hard to figure out the exact number of hours of over­ time a man puts in. I've been a delegate on some ships and there are always some complaints on this. Also food. S, Whenever you have a lot of guys, somebody will complain about the food. <I> Mel Swohoda: I would say that the most common beef I've heard is about the mail service, at least on the Viet Nam run. They have union representa­ tives working hard to keep the mail coming, but it's hard with so many ships going to the war zone along with the other ports they stop at. Danny Conte: I was engine del­ egate on my last ship and there were no beefs. Usually, it's little things that get on one guy's nerves. Believe it or not, I was on a ship where the fellows complained that the clocks were all wrong and no­ body knew what time it was. Most fellows think the ships are pretty well run. ^ Louis Eggleston: You'll always find a guy who just likes to beef, no matteY how well things go. Some fellows don't like particu­ lar responsibilities involved in a job, like cleaning the laundry or recreation rooms. There are also some guys who complain when they have to get up early in the morning. Bill Fischer: There is always a complaint about the steward de­ partment because no cook can please everyone's taste. Also, a guy takes it out on the messman when he's mad. With so many individ­ ual preferences on board, some­ one will always get a dish he doesn't like. A cook can be the best, but someone will complain. A Inlanii Wafers Disirfcf June 2 to June 15/ 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 2 2 37 80 13 8 10 22 8 13 15 4 2 2 14 4 18 45 34 32 2 2 36 45 16 19 290 195 ji All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 1 1 13 25 41 17 3 8 8 4 22 6 7 9 4 3 1 4 0 1 10 21 2 11 28 26 3 5 26 7 4 11 30 20 18 13 11 22 210 127 no ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston ....' New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals ...'. All Groups Class A Class B 2 1 50 36 12 3 28 14 4 9 3 4 4 3 16 17 21 24 24 13 7 . 9 48 33 17 12 236. 178 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 2 4 35 25 30 10 4 4 11 8 8 5 6 9 3 3 4 2 4 1 11 17 . 9 19 22 11 12 11 11 5 6 17 30 14 28 14 11 17 157 133 153 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle totals All Groups Class A Class B 1 1 48 23 7 4 22 21 6 2 7 6 0 2 8 7 40 24 26 17 12 2 29 19 16 8 221 137 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 1 1 29 13 23 ' 11 2 5 14 12 6 6 3 12 3 1 1 1 0 1 7 13 12 27 23 10 10 4 3 4 9 10 37 15 26 6 12 9 95 136 152 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Qass A aassB 19 1 243 93 17 9 109 55 35 20 18 17 13 1 72 9 144 70 154 99 25 0 77 19 42 7 968 400 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 5 8 134 81 20 11 68 36 16 13 7 4 9 4 34 7 84 81 107 93 23 1 53 8 17 24 577 371 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 0 1 55 166 19 12 83 45 23 17 13 9 16 2 7 53 67 108 64 66 0 16 18 36 6 7 311 598 No Injuries in Mishap With SlU of Canada Ship SlU'Manned Ship Sylvania Sinks After Collision in St Clair River PORT HURON, Mich.—The SIU Gt. Lakes District-Contracted Sylvania (Tomlinson) was sunk in the St. Clair River June 1 after the SIU of Canada manned-freighter Renvoyle (Canada Steamship) rammed her stern while she was docked at the wharf of the Peerless Cement Company. There were no injuries. "Dad, let's take a look," he a watchman on the Sylvania, his Some 60 to 80 ships in the first ship, in 1955 and again in said, and the words were no lower St. Clair and Lake Huron 1957-1958. Hje is presently on sooner out of his mouth than he were held up for more than 16 leave of absence from the Tom­ heard the first assistant engineer hours when the Coast Guard linson Fleet Corporation. blurt "we've been hit" over the halted all traffic pending deter­ The two Duncans were on the intercom. The fire drill alarm was mination by its own men and fantail of the steamer looking over the next sound he heard, fol­ the Corps of Engineers as to some changes that had been made lowed by Captain Burris Wolters' whether the 552-vessel would when they felt the jolt. shout to "abandon ship." slip off the ledge on which she had settled following the sinking. When it was, decided that the Sylvania would not go off into the deeper water of the shipping channel, both upbound and downbound ships were only permitted to pass the wreck one at a time— at a speed limit of nine knots— lest the strong current of the river combined with the wakes of passing ships cause it to slip into deep water. SIU Gt. Lakes District member Richard C. Duncan and his father, John, were visiting some of Dick's former shipmates aboard the selfunloading steamer when the Ren­ voyle rammed her after leaving the terminal of the Canada Steam­ ship Lines in Point Edward, Ont. "1 feel pretty bad about it," the younger Duncan said ^fter the sinking. "After all, it was my home for many years." Dick was f r • - �SEAFARERS June 23, 1967 Page Seven LOG "Up Front!" AFL-CIO Challenges Proposed Changes In Bankruptcy Law WASHINGTON—Wage-earner^ who get over their heads in debt should continue to have the same legal rights as corporations which find themselves in a financial bind, the AFL-CIO maintained recently at a congressional hearing. Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller testified in opposition to a bill which would prevent an individual from going into bankruptcy unless he can prove that he had no possibility of ever paying his debts out of future earnings. At present both individuals and businesses have the same legal rights. They can go into bankruptcy, turning over virtually all their assets to creditors to wipe the slate clean, or they can enter into a voluntary procedure with the courts for consolidation and future, payment o*" 'he debts. r' Biem . told a House Judiciary subcommittee that labor's objection to tb gislation is threefold; • "The bill, contrary to the principles of our bankruptcy laws, precludes an honest debtor from a discharge of the burdens of his debt. • "The bill discriminates against a wage earner, denying him privi­ leges which are left available to all other debtors, including corpora­ tions. • "The bill does not cure the economic evil of supereasy credit, the dominant cause of wage earner bankruptcy, but encourages easier credit still by placing another collection weapon in the hands of the already too heavily armed creditor." Biemiller said the "gross discrimination" in the bill is evidenced by the more generous treatment given "to the fictitious corporation, the proprietor, the partner, the farmer, the professional man." It would be a step back to the era of the debtors prison, he warned. The procedure for court consolidation and financial supervision of debts to avoid bankruptcy should be kept voluntary, the AFL-CIO urged. What Congress should do to cut down on bankruptcy, the federation statement said, is to enact a truth-in-lending law and limit garnish­ ments of wages so that merchants would think twice before luring low-income families into expensive purchases carrying high credit charges. • Biemiller noted that a 1963 survey found that the typical bankrupt was a person earning between $4,000 and $6,000 a year. Such a person, he declared, should have the same opportunity as other groups in society for "a fresh start in life." He said the bill, "far from ameliorating the problem of over­ extension of credit, will contribute to further abuses." Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Local 247 has settled an eight-week strike against Westab, Inc., in Salem, Oregon, with a new three-year contract providing 40-cents an hour in wage in­ creases. During the strike local police, wielding night sticks, broke through picket lines to escort im­ ported strikebreakers. Several un­ ionists were injured. * * * A reporter for the' Boston Globe, Richard Connolly, has re­ ceived the 1966 Thomas L. Stokes Award for his article on the high cost of electricity in New Eng­ land. The award honors outstand­ ing journalistic achievements writ­ ten in the spirit of the late national columnist Tom Stokes. Judges in­ cluded Eliis T. Baker, director of information and research of the American Newspaper Guild. * * * Members of the American Fed­ eration of Teachers have voted to move the union's headquarters to Washington, D.C. The vote was conducted by referendum. The AFT had previously been head­ quartered in Chicago. •K K K Ben F. McLaurin, Eastern Zone Supervisor for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Law degree from Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Fla. Mc­ Laurin, a 1921 graduate of the college, was cited for bis work as a member of the N.Y. Board of Higher Education and for his efforts in the labor movement and civil rights movement to help mi­ nority youth win an education. * • • Four locals of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees have signed their first one-year contract with the Delaware Highway Depart­ ment covering more than 700 em­ ployees and providing for a 13 percent wage increase and other improvements. * * Although the latest Mideast crisis has temporarily dimmed the news spotlight fo­ cused on events in Vietnam, we must not forget that the fighting there is continuing at an undiminished pace. Aside from U. S. Government personnel and journalists, few American civilians travel to war-torn Vietnam today, with one big ex­ ception—American merchant seamen, who are traveling to Vietnam in greater and great­ er numbers carrying vital supplies. For most American civilians traveling to Vietnam is just too dangerous. For Ameri­ can seamen however, the danger is just part of their job. But then, many Americans tend to forget that the men who man America's merchant ships are civilians. American sea­ men have always considered themselves as the nation's vital fourth arm of defense and they do their duty despite any danger in­ volved. Wherever they are needed, they go, without regard to personal danger. The real danger for American seamen does not lie in Vietnam, but in the bureau- , cratic maze of Washington, D.C. It is there where the policies that will sink the Ameri­ can merchant fleet are being hatched. The maritime policies being expounded by Transportation Secretary Boyd and Defense Secretary McNamara will, if they are ever placed in operation, achieve the destruction of the American merchant fleet. These men, who are sworn to defend the security of the United States, are advocating policies with regard to maritime that will put the nation in the gravest imaginable danger. If the greatest peril to the U.S. merchant fleet today lies in Washington however, so does the greatest hope for the future of the fleet. The hope for the future of the fleet lies with Congress, which has recognized the danger in which the nation is being placed today and must now take direct action to assure that the nation's maritime capability —both in terins of active vessels and ship­ building potential—is not only preserved but vastly expanded to the point where it can again support our worldwide commitments in the economic and military spheres. • The Seventeenth Annual Com­ munion Mass and Breakfast of the Longshoremen, Checkers and Affiliated Crafts for the port of New York and vicinity was held' on June 1. The ILA paraded from the Shrine Church of the Sea to the 9 A.M. mass at St. Pat­ ricks Cathedral. The breakfast was held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at 10 A.M. The featured speakers included the President of the International Longshoremen's Association, Thomas W. Gleason, the former Light-Heavyweight Champion, Tommy Loughran and the Reverend Harry Brown, Pro­ fessor at Cathedral College and St. Joseph's Seminary. A Full Agenda The Thirteenth Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America is presently under way in Wash­ ington, D.C. The delegates, representing the more than 85,000 members of the SIUNA and its affiliated unions, are considering matters of importance to the International, the U.S. labor movement and the maritime industry. The chief issue being considered is, of course, the continuing crisis faced by the American merchant marine. That problem has been made even more acute by the con­ tinuing Vietnam situation and the present situation in the Middle East. The issue of the threatened invocation of compulsory arbitration in the railroad dis­ pute and the threat of other anti-labor legis­ lation, both on a state and national level are matters of great concern to those assembled at the SIUNA convention. As they hear reports on the progress of the affiliate unions and are addressed by representatives of various government agen­ cies and prominent leaders in the labor movement, the SIUNA delegates are map­ ping the future policies and programs of the International, so that the interests of its members and the labor movement in general may be better served. �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG June 23, 1967 The about Blue Monday I• fr is the third part of a SEAFARERS LOG JL feature series dealing with the many expres­ sions used in everyday American speech that had their origins in seafaring jargon. TTiey are words and phrases we all use but whose origin would surprise most of us simply because we have always taken them for granted and never wondered where they came from. This series will be continued in future issues of the LOG. To this very day a genteel lady might warn her children, before going visiting or when expect­ ing the arrival of guests, to "MIND YOUR P's AND Q's." What she^ means of course, is that they should mind their manners and display their best behavior. That same gentle lady might be shocked however, and possibly never use the phrase again, if she had any idea of its origins. There used to be certain saloons along the waterfront in which a sailor who found himself broke following a stay on the beach could buy a bottle or two on credit and sign for it. The usual practice was for the barkeep to write on a sheet of paper "1 P. rum," for example, meaning one pint of rum, to which the seaman affixed his signature and the name of his ship as assurance that he would pay following his next voyage. During the same period, there were some ships' mates of an enterprising turn of mind, who would tour the waterfront bars before beginning a voyage, to find out if' any crewmen from their ships had bought anything on credit. The mate and barkeep then sometimes got together in the back room with a sharp pencil or two and began "correcting papers" so that a "1 P. rum" note, for example, often wound up reading "4 Q. rum." The mate then paid the bill, splitting the added amount down the middle with the barkeep. Back aboard the ship, far out at sea, the mate would present the seaman with the altered bill and tell him he was Taking the amount out of his wages. The seaman was, of course, in a poor position to argue, and if he did was told "You were probably too drunk to know what you bought, but it's coming out of your wages never­ theless." And it did! It was therefore very im­ portant for a seaman to MIND HIS P's AND Q's, and make sure the barkeep was not writing a P that could easily be changed into a Q. Altering bills in this manner was indeed A SCURVY TRICK, but the original SCURVY TRICK, and the most serious, was played on British seamen in 1740. Scurvy, a dificiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet, was rampant among seamen for a long time, until a British Admiralty surgeon, probably by accident, discovered that lime juice, taken regularly, would prevent this disabling disease. The trouble was that lacking refrigeration, lime juice would quickly spoil unless it was mixed with alcohol. For this purpose a cheap grade of rum was used, and the mixture becarrte regulation aboard Admiralty ships, each man receiving a daily ration. Then came the fateful year 1740, when Admiral Edward Vernon issued an order that henceforth, British sailors' rum should be diluted with water. Orders were orders, but some ship masters became overzealous and the rum got thinner and thinner until it contained so little alcohol it would no longer keep the lime juice from spoiling. Scurvy returned to plague British seamen until matters were again put right. This was the original SCURVY TRICK. Admiral Vernon's manipulation of the strength of rum aboard ship was responsible for the en­ trance of another word or two into common speech. He always wore a grogram cloak in rough weather, and the seamen, with whom he was not very popular after his SCURVY TR/CAT,-began referring to him privately as "Old Grog." Finally, the name GROG was also given to the now prac­ tically unpalatable water-rum-lime juice mixture he had brought into being. Provided you could get your hands on enough of the weak mixture, and you began to get dizzy and unsteady on your feet, you were GROGGY from drinking too much GROG, and thus another word entered the language. Most people know the derivation of the slang term LIMEY, used first to refer to British seamen because,of their intake of limes and lime juice. The term later became a reference to any Englishnian—seaman or landsman. Few however, are familiar with the background of the term YANKEE—^used first to refer to the Limey's sea­ going, english-speaking kinsmen from this side of the Atlantic, especially from the New England states, and later applied to all North Americans living between the Canadian and Mexican borders. The name YANKEE was first applied to the New England sea captains by Dutch merchants. Although the Dutch merchants were famous for shrewdness the world over, they were not the type to bargain. Once they decided on a price for which to either sell or buy merchandise, a charge of gunpowder would not budge them an inch up or down. The American sea captains were just the oppo­ site however, and might have done very well in a Persian rug market, for they could not resist bargaining and wrangling and trying every, trick in the book to chop down the price of goods they were buying and boost the price of goods they had for sale. The Dutch merchants began to call the American captains Jankers, Dutch for wran­ glers, pronounced Yankers in English. One Yanker was a YANKEE. The name stuck, and all over the world today Americans are called YANKEES. So, as the Dutch were directly responsible for the naming of the New York YANKEES, they were also responsible for the coining of the phrase "Dutch Courage." An example of present day usage of the term would involve a pugnacious drunk in a bar— all of five feet tall and tipping the scale at a mean 112 pounds—who picks a fight with the biggest guy in the place. "He's full of DUTCH COURAGE," a spectator might comment mourn­ fully, as the little fellow offered to take on the whole place. The term was coined by the British at a time when the Netherlands Navy was a formidable force and Dutch and British ships sometimes came into conflict. It was the practice at that time aboard Netherlands naval ships to give the gunners and gunner's mates a good stiff shot of schnapps (Dutch gin) before going into action. There is little evidence that the Dutch were ever really in need of any artificial courage before going into battle, but the term DUTCH COURAGE entered the language, apparently for good. This feature to be continued in a future issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. , �JniM 23, 1967 SEAFARFRS The Great Lakes by Fred Fernen,Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes Two of our steamers, the Sylvania and the Atpena are out of operation due to recent accidents. The crewmen are on the beach waiting for re-call. The Sylvania, a self unloader, sank at the Peerless Cement dock at Port Huron. Divers are applying a wooden patch to the three by fourteen gash in her side. The fAlpena ran aground off Kelly Is­ they will attempt to drop the Me­ land and is in Lorain shipyard. nominee, Mich., service. We think She should be ready to sail by the they want to get down to a twoboat operation in Frankfort. end of the month. The clinic is open here and ap­ We feel we have a good chance pointments can be arranged for to unionize one of the last non­ union outfits on the Great Lakes. Seafarers and their dependents by Interlake Steamship Company applying at the SIU hall, 417 Main crewmen have given tremendous St., Frankfort, Mich. response to union representation Alpena and we have filed for an NLRB Office workers of the Besser election, in Cleveland. The union Manufacturing Company are on has far more than the required 30 per cent pledge cards. A hearing strike here. The company hajs been was set to schedule an election the only union for 20 years and date. Interlake operates 15 vessels. they are resisting employee efforts The union is optimistic about or­ to join a real union. A long strike looms ahead. ganizing this company., Cargo was removed from the Duluth West German ship, Nordimeer. It looks like a good season here. She hit a Thunder Bay Shoal and The new vacation plan has met it looks like a lot of work is needed with great approval. to move her from there. The ship Kent Dahlquist, who was teach­ was drawing 26.5 feet of water ing school in Iowa, is again on the with only 22 feet of water at the Lakes. We shipped him as watch­ shoal. The vessel came to a com­ man on the Joe Morrow. plete stop in 13 seconds. Air escaping around the hatches Cleveland Shipping is up after a slow spell. from water rushing into the holds The Alpena was in dry dock in and displacing air sounded like the Lorain, so crewmembers had a shrill of giant whistles. ten-day vacation. A formal chris­ tening will be held shortly for the Medusa Challenger. We wish her smooth sailing. Some repair work on the Syl­ vania gave Joe Volko and some of the boys a brief holiday. George Mitchell is in town on his vacation. The SIU's Great Lakes District Chicago has filed a petition with the re­ Shipping has maintained a gional office of the National Labor steady pace and calls are starting Relations Board in Cleveland, to come in for unrated men. Un­ Ohio, for a representation election rated men are urged to upgrade among the unlicqnsed seamen of themselves as there are plenty of. the Interlake-Pickands Mather and high paying jobs waiting for them. Company steamship fleet on the Great Lakes. A hearing on the union petition will be held on June 20 in Cleve­ land. The company is the only com­ pletely non-union American steamship operation on the Great Lakes. It employs approximately 350 seamen on its fleet of 15 American vessels, which includes West Grivas 14 bulk freighters and one selfCarl (Smokey) West is regis­ unloader. Four additional vessels are op­ tered and would like a Gartland erated through a Canadian sub­ straight decker, but will take any sidiary, the Labrador Steamship fireman's job. "Pots and Pans" Veno is on the beach looking for Company,. Ltd., which is under contract to the Seafarers Interna­ a good ship. Bemie Grivas is waiting for a tional Union of Canada. "Like all Lakes seamen, they good fireman's job. Bernie is look­ now realizeNhat improved work­ ing for a "quiet engine room." ing conditions, vacations, pen­ Construction of the new SIU sions, welfare benefits and job se­ headquarters here has been de­ curity protection can only be layed due to the plasterer's strike. achieved through membership in Frankfort a real AFL-CIO seamen's union," Ann Arbor railroad carferries he declared. are back on three-boat operation. The union's petition covers all We met with company officials to unlicensed personnel employed discuss proposals previously sub­ aboard vessels owned or operated mitted. Word was received that management would like a new by the company, including the meeting and the membership will bosuns and employees who have licenses but who are employed in be advised as to a definite date. jobs which do not require licenses. The coinpany has petitioned the Excluded from the unit are all ICC to abandon operations in Manistique, Mich. If the Ann licensed personnel, professional Arbor Railroad is successful in an employees, stewards, guards and attempt to abandon service there. supervisors. SIU Asks Vote h P M Fleet Page Nine LOG Compulsory Arbitration for Railroads Rejected by House; Extend Strike Ban WASHINGTON—The House voted last week to bar a railroad shopcrafts strike for an additional 90 days of mediation effort, but turned down a Senate-passed provision that would have imposed compulsory arbitration if mediation failed. The legislation now goes to ^ sponsored by Representative opposing compulsory arbitration, a House-Senate conference com­ Claude Pepper (D-Fla.). but .several GOP conservatives mittee and union leaders gave In view of the big majority for said they were supporting the 90a voluntary pledge that they would the Pepper amendment. Adminis­ day postponement only in the hope not strike while the bill was in tration leaders did not insist on a that Congress would enact per­ conference. rollcall and the amended bill was manent legislation to deal with House action came after two then quickly passed by a voice collective bargaining failures in essential industries. days of debate centering on the vote. Earlier, the House had defeated compulsory arbitration feature of Despite heavy White House the Administration bill, which other attempts to make the legis­ pressure, the Administration bill AFL-CIO President George lation less one-sided, including a needed almost solid support of Meany had warned would strike at labor-backed amendment by Rep­ GOP members of the House Com­ the "heart of the trade union resentative Brock Adams (D- merce Committee to reach the movement" by destroying "the Wash.) providing for government floor. Committee Democrats voted seizure of the railroads and im­ right to free collective bargaining." pounding of profits until a settle­ 13-6 against it but Republican members backed if 12-1. Elimination of compulsory ar­ ment is negotiated. The amend­ Committee Chairman Harley O. bitration came on a non-record ment was beaten, 198-111. Staggers (D-W.Va.) denounced the 189-105 vote which tentatively A number of Republicans Administration bill as the debate wrote into the bill an amendment joined with liberal Democrats in got under way, declaring it was "completely one-sided" and ap­ plied pressure "only to the un­ ions." He warned the railroad industry that it can't expect to continue for long under private ownership "when free men are compelled to work for wages and under con­ ditions that are unacceptable to them." Before the House vote, the AFL-CIO reiterated in a letter to all congressmen that the labor movement is "absolutely opposed" to compulsory arbitration. Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller stressed that "to impose a settlement pattern on parties to a labor contract is to eliminate the free process of collective bargain­ ing." He said seizure legislation "would at least impose an equal burden on both parties which will Shadowy filmed image above is claimed by believers to be in turn re-establish an effective proof of existence of Loch Ness monster. Disbelievers charge bargaining relationship." photo shows nothing more than floating log or shadow on water. Research Team Starts Search For Fahlediach Ness Monster mm New expedition to famed Scottish loch- hopes to settle dispute. Convinced that the "monster of Loch Ness" exists in reality and ndt just in the minds of some Scotsmen, an American biochemist and his British colleagues will embark upon a twoyear photographic search for the creature of the lake starting this summer. Dr. Roy MackaJ, a professor of biochemistry at the Uni­ versity of Chicago, believes that the creature of Loch Ness may be one of a large family of marine animals and that others like it inhabit other lakes in Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Siberia, and Norway. Dr. Mackal's search team will set up $20,000 worth of photo­ graphic and sound equipment along the shores of the loch, in a pattern that will enable them to keep 80% of the lake area under surveillance at one time. The lake is 24 miles long, a mile wide and 750 feet deep. Professor Mackal visited Loch Ness last Septeraiber, to meet with a team of British investigators and was told by the team that they had had three sightings of the creature in one afternoon. "I've talked with witnesses in Scotland and studied accounts of the sightings of the monster and I'm convinced there's some form of animate life in the lake," said Dr. Mackal. He suggests that the "animate life" ranges in size from six to 34 tons and from 20 to 60 feet in length. Within this size range are such marine animals as the giant squid which can weigh up to 50 tons, he said. Dr. Mackal believes that some kind of transitional creature, a link between two marine species, such as gastropods (snails) and cephalopods (squids and octopuses) is the type of creature that inhabits the loch. The professor's own theory is that the monster of Loch Ness is related to a family of salt water sea life that became land­ locked in fresh water when land masses rose through geologic changes that took place many thousands of years ago. "Most of these salt water creatures probably died out," says Dr. Mackal, "but a few were able to adapt to the fresh water environment of Loch Ness and have flourished down to this day." The professor adds that the monster of the loch may not be a monster at all but instead, an extremely shy, pl^ful, well adjusted creature, with no natural enemies. SIU Strikes C&H ReRnery SAN FRANCISCO—Members of the SIUNA-affiliated Sugar Worker's Local 1 have voted to strike the California & Hawaiian Sugar Refinery in Crockett, Calif. Negotiations broke off on June 11, when a company offer was re­ jected by the Sugar workers Local as being "outrageous and unfair". The major issues involved in the contract dispute are work schedules, increased grievance machinery and the establishment of an expanded pension and health qnd welfare program. The C«&H refinery was recent­ ly the target of a raiding attempt by Harry Bridge's International Longshoremen's and Warehouse­ men's Union. When negotiations with the company reached an impasse in May, Bridges stepped into the picture and demanded that the National Labor Relations Board hold a special representation elec­ tion at the refinery. The ILWU raiding attempt was soundly defeated when the Sugar Worker's voted 659-386 for con­ tinued representation by the SIU. '1 �* .• .i-Page Ten June 23, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Waterman Company's 449 foot long Andrew Jackson at anchor, San Francisco Bay. J k ANDREW JACKSON PAYS OFF The Andrew Jackson is one of many SlU-manned vessels en­ gaged in keeping the flow of supplies moving to Southeast Asia, She recently docked in San Francisco where a LOG photographer was on hand to record the payoff. 1 "I :•> V • I ?'• V-.; I " 'S t ^ t , ** , , I ^ ",X , ^ , Chief Cook, Starves Petrantes is shov/n preparing a fresh ham for the noon meal In the ship's galley aboard the Andrew Jackson. V Steward Utility Robert Brudett Is getting ready tqc serve a hot meal to the crew of the Andrew Jackson. The Andrew Jackson's deck department begins the jofct of unloading / stores at the end of the vessel's voy-^ • 1 |, age. The unloading went smoothly, f f I V ' ' j "* , " I ! ;• ' ' - - I i Patrolmen Walter Minett (far left) and Alfie Pool handle the crew's beefs prior to the ship's payoff. I, — ' . Seafarer Wayne Kidd drthe Engine f Department is busy opening the , I root valve with the Hagen board- t f showing in the background. I A crew from the Andrew Jackson's" . deck department handles the lines prior to moving the ship to another anchorage in San Francisco Bay, i I' I '1 I '/'I '•/if'- ; vaf/.a:'- • «i ' • �Jane 23, 1967 Lakes SlU Member Lauds Union Benefits To The Editor: As a member of the SIU Gre'kt Lakes District, I want to tell everyone how grateful we are for the increase in my SIU pension. Th^ SIU has the finest Pension and Welfare plan avail­ able. The SIU gives you protec­ tion even when your sailing days are over. I also want to thank the un­ ion very much for the payment of my wife's hospital and doc­ tor bills, which amounted to $1,000. My wife anc^* "e very grate­ ful and want ^ " iknk everyone in the SIU f^ naking a great union. Tha^ ; u all very much and r y < -d bless you. irville Wylle Old Timer Likes To Keep Posted To The Editor: I would like to have the LOG mailed to me. I read it when­ ever I can get a copy, but it is hard, since I am retired and don't get around much any more. It really helps me feel I am still in touch with things. Here's wishing all and every­ one the best of luck and fond­ est regards. Paul Brady enough ships to supply forces on two fronts. To maintain a sealift to Viet­ nam, the U.S. has had to divert a major portion of its fleet away from the carrying of com­ mercial cargoes and has also had to dig deeply into its re­ serve fleet. I thing it is worth noting here that America's runaway—flag fleet has contribtued nothing to her military effort in Vietnam. One of the rationalizations for permitting American-owned ships to be registered under the flag of Liberia, Panama and other runaway-havens is-that in time of need they can be re­ claimed as true-blue American vessels. This has not happened and I doubt whether it ever will. Adam Willards SIU Scholarships Benefit Society To The Editor: Congratulations to the five SIU kids who won the 1967 SIU college scholarship! May they continue to be successful in college and in the careers afterward. I think the SIU, in found­ ing and so conscientiously ad- ^ Takes 'Hat Off' To 'Mr. Reliable' To The EdItoR Hats off to Ray E. De Shong, oiler, presently on the Del San­ tos, but known wherever he goes by the affectionate term of "Mr. Reliaye." The undersigned, as first as­ sistant engineer, has been ac­ quainted with Brother De Shong for the past five years and would like to state publicly that Brother De Shong is a real credit to the SIU. I understand that Brother De Sfiong is taking his well-earned retirement next year, and that's why I'm taking this opportunity to say a last bon voyage to a fine shipmate and a gentlemen. James W. Clinton P.S.: While on the subject, I should point out that Del San­ tos has several other highly regarded old-timers who will be, before long, following in Brother De Shong's retirement footsteps. They are Brothers Bing Groue and J. L. Monnier, wipers, sometimes known as the "Junior Reliables." Runaways No Aid To Defense Effort To The Editor: I read with great interest your story about Congesssman Lloyd Meeds' before the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, in which he said that this country's neglect of its mer­ chant marine was "suicidal." The Congressman noted that the U.S. is at present stretching its merchant marine resources almost to their limit to supply our forces in Vietnam. He ex­ pressed deep concern that, if another conflict of arms were to break cut anywhere else in the world, the U.S. might not have Page Eleven SEAFARERS LOG LETITERS To TilO Editor ministering the scholarship pro­ gram for 14 years, is reflecting its progressive outlook. Educa­ tion is the cornerstone of suc­ cess in today's world. The na­ ture of work is changing, and more and more we need people with upgraded skills. In addition to the SIU's col­ lege scholarship program, the deck officers and engine officer's upgrading programs reflect the SIU's awareness of the growing need for greater skills is our complex society. Gustav Kendinger Three Seafarers Save Shipmate As He Founders in Choppy Sea SIU member Bill Koflowitch, 42, better known to his fellow Seafarers as "Flattop," came close to drowning just a few feet from his ship a few weeks ago as she lay at anchor off Gibraltar. Three Seafarers aided in his rescue. On the afternoon of May 28, ^ Other guys who helped me, I The last day in Gibraltar was Flattop was on his way back to wouldn't be here," he said. spent by Bill touring the island it­ his ship, the Platte (Platte Flattop, who holds a number of self. He found the three-mile-long Transport), riding in a launch to­ ratings, was sailing aboard the island "a nice little port," with its gether with a group of his ship­ Platte as an Engine Utility man. intricate caves and the cable car mates. Here is what followed, in He had signed on the ship in San that takes one to the top of the Francisco, where he was on the rock, a landmark known through­ Brother Koflowitch's words: "The sea was very choppy and beach. The vessel had made an out the world. The mishap occur­ the boat was rolling a lot. I tried uneventful voyage to Candia, In­ red as he was taking a launch to grab the gangway when we got dia, discharging a cargo of grain, from the island to his ship. Lincoln's Birthday is a red letter to it, but the boat rolled, and over after stopping in Yokohama for day for him. It was on that day, in six hours, and again in Singapore the side I went. A couple of guys 1952, that he joined the SIU. "I tried to grab me, but they couldn't to bunker. Shortly before reaching Gi­ respect the SIU," he says, "and reach me." The young Spaniard who was running the boat fortun­ braltar, on the way back to New wouldn't change it for anything." ately, was a strong swimmer and Orleans the ship's generator went "I really love this union," he went on the fritz, and the vessel pulled on, "and try to do as much for it Seafarer Koflowitch is not. as I can." "The boatman jumped in and into port for repairs. grabbed me. He got me where Don could hold me by one hand," he related. "Don is Seafarer Donald G. Crane, 39, who sailed as second cook and baker. "Then Don, together with two other guys, pulled me aboard." The boatman, Flattop added, climbed back aboard by himself without any trouble. "If it wasn't for the boatman, and for Don and the Four More Seafarer Veterans Added to SIU Pension Ranks DIAMOND ALKALI (Boland ft Cor­ nelius), May 2—Chairman, Harry L. Stockman; Secretary, Jesse R. Bostic. Vote of thanks was extended to the gal­ ley crew for a job well done. All de­ partments are running smoothly with no beefs. Motion made that all crewmembers donate 25c to the ship's fund. BURBANK VICTORY (A. L. Burbank), May 7—Chairman, Richard Conlin: Secretary, James Christie. Ship's delegate reported that the ship is run­ ning smoothly. Food is very good. Few minor repairs to be taken care of. Air conditioning was installed in messhall. Ship is carrying two soldiers to Saigon. Crew took up a collection to send them ashore in U. S. before they go into the war zone. Some disputed OT in Engine Department. Brother Richard Conlin was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. TRANSYORK (Commodity Cartering), April .70—Chairman, Joe Duffy: Secre­ tary, C. Huditean. Some disputed OT in Engine Department, otherwise no beefs. CORTEZ (Cortex), April 30—Chair­ man. D. L. Parker; Secretary, J. E. Hannon. Disputed OT in Deck and En­ gine Departments. Motion made to see about a new pension plan that will in- Hudgens Torres Booth Phimps Four additional Seafarers have joined the ranks of those men receiving SIU pensions. The latest additions to the pension ranks include Wiley Hudgens, Pablo Torres, Alfred Booth, and Samuel Philips. Wiley Hudgens sailed with ^ Afred Booth sailed as a FWT the SIU for 20 years, after join­ and joined the SIU in New ing in Norfolk. A native of Vir­ York City. He has been a mem­ ginia, Hudgens now lives in South ber of the SIU for 21 years and Charleston, West, Va., with his last shipped on the Keva Ideal. wife, Ella. He sailed in the engine Booth was born in Washington department as a FWT and oiler. and lives in Houston with his His last ship was the Duke Vic­ wife, Anna. tory. Samuel Phillips joined the SIU Pablo Torres sailed as a car­ in the port of New York. A native penter and bosun since joining the of Pennsylvania, he now lives in SIU in Mobile. A 15-year veteran, the Bronx with his wife, Anna. He Torres is a native of Puerto Rico sailed in the deck department and and lives in Ponce with his wife, was last shipped on railway marine Guarolupe. He last sailed on the tugs operated by the N.Y. Cen­ Summit. tral Railroad. Now Hear This Mate's Widow Thanks SIU Crew To The Editor: I want to express my deep and sincere gratitude to the en­ tire unlicensed crew of the SS Vantage Progress for the many, many kind and thoughtful things they said and did for me and our young son, Russell, when my husband, Rupert H. Matthews, Chief Officer, be­ came ill and died suddenly on March 23, 1967 in Cam Ranh, Vietnam. Also, they sent a large and very beautiful floral wreath for the funeral service held in West Islip, New York. The entire family appreciated that so very much. It gives me a great feeling of pride to know that my hus­ band was so well liked by those he served. The plaque that his shipmates presented in his memory is very beautiful and! will treasure it always. Nanetta R. Matthews elude time in the Union and sea time combined so that a man can retire with­ out being too old and to have a sufficient amount of money to live on. SACRAMENTO (Oriental Export), April 30—Chairman, D. Sacher; Secre­ tary, W. P. Link. Jr. Brother Oliver Myers was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), May 12 — Chairman, J. Murphy; Secretary, James Galloway. $46.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother B. Hayes was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the Steward Department. Request for pay phones being installed at the end of the dock for convenience of crews hoth in New Jersey and San Juan. SEATRAIN FLORIDA (Hudson Water­ ways), April ff—Chairman, G. W. Owen; Secretary, J. McPhaul. Mo beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the Steward Department for a job well done. WARRIOR (Sea-Land), April 11— Chairman, Frank DiCarlo; Secretary, Frank Buhl. No beefs reported. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. Motion made that written proposal sent to ship be accepted. Proposal states that members with 20 years in the Union and 12 years accumulated sea time be able to retire on full pension of $300 per month, regardless of age. Vote of thanks was extended to the Steward Department, particularly the chief steward. Fredrico Di Joles, Jr., 7, seems to be pressing a button to acti­ vate his friend Johnny Varela, B'/j. Actually the two "youngsters were watching one of the two color television sets installed in the New York membership hall, and Freddie was showing little Johnny how to put on the earphone. Fredrico Di Joles, Sr., 28, sails as a Messman and lives in Brooklyn. Johnny's father, Salvadore Varela, 23, holds the rating of Wiper and makes his home in the Bronx. V - / �Page Twelve Jnne 23, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Lifeboat Class No. 179 Seafarers on the Del Norte (Delta) don't worry too much about the possibility of getting sick dur­ ing a voyage to South America, thanks to the presence of Dr. Richard Young, Reuben Belletty reported. To show their appreciation, the Seafarers gave a vote of thanks to Dr. Young for "being a real good guy and tak­ ^ ing care of all of us". The mo­ Seafarers on the Del Alba (Del­ ed to serve as new Ship's Dele­ gate aboard the tion was made by Joe Vaccaro ta) might be away from New OrCosmos Mariner ^ leans but the of the steward department. Ship's cooking doesn't (Admanthos Shiptreasurer Bill Kaiser reported that ping Agency). show it, thanks the ship's fund totals $9.7.86. Brotiier Miller is to Chief Cook Maurice Kramer also serving as Leslie Burnett reported that the Meeting Chair­ and Chief Stew­ movie fund has man. During his ard Paul Franco. $285.85. Tony Meeting chairman first report, the Garza, engine de­ new Ship's Dele­ William Cousins partment dele­ Miller gate reported that Cousins gate, reported that wrote that Bur­ his department nett was in the he and the Chief Electrician have could use an ice New Orleans hall looking for a taken care of all repairs. During Vaccaro water coolej. No job, "but found his way to the the good and welfare portion of major beefs or West Coast and now we are get­ the meeting, writes Meeting Sec­ disputed overtime reported by ting some of that good shrimp retary G. P. Thlu, the Chief Stew­ delegates. gumbo and soutliern fried chick­ ard asked the crew to cooperate with his department to keep the en." — ship clean. Ship's delegate Henry Schwartz informed his fellow Seafarers . about the latest in the Vietnam situation, as the Robin Sherwood (Moore-McCormack) headed for the war zone. Meeting chairman David Velandra wrote that Switch Schwartz also told the crew about logging procedures for failure to report to the ship because of shore problems. Meet­ ing secretary Gary Fisher reports that it was agreed to leave the P. O. mess open if the men keep it clean. Department delegates, Joe Anderson, Paul Switch and Ncal Meher report no beefs or disputed overtime. A new water fountain was installed. Paul Hebert, steward utility on the Penn Victory (Waterman) was hospitalized in Rotterdam, Hol1 a n d, Hugh Houghton, meet­ ing secretary, in­ forms. Hebert was flown to the states for treat­ ment, Rouehton wrote. Seafarer Bentz C. P. Bailey also left the ship to return home due to illness in the family. Meeting Chairman Jack Bentz said that the Steward department turned in a fine job and received a vote of thanks. Brother C. E. Miller was elect- Well Addressed Letters Insure Prompt Delivery on MST5 Ships To insure the speedy and efficient delivery of mail to crewmembers aboard Military Sea Transport Service ships operating in the Pacific, Mediterranean or the Atlantic it is important that letters be addressed correctly. Seafarers aboard MSTS ships are entiled to use U.S. Navy fleet post offices, which are fast and accurate providing letters are addressed correctly—especially in the Southeast Asia area. The form printed below is designed to help the families and friends of Seafarers aboard MSTS vessels to get the address right anywhere in the world, in order to maintain fast and ef­ ficient communication with their loved ones. Seafarers sailing in ships under MSTS Time Charter (TC) Consecu­ tive Voyage Charter (CYC) or U. S. Maritime Administration General Agency Agreement (OAA) should inform their correspond­ ents to use these addresses for their personal mail: YOUR NAME YOUR SHIP'S NAME Meeting secretary R. D. Tapman reports that a check of the stores aboard the Norina (Marine Traders) found that everything is in good order. Ins p e c t i o n was made by deck delegate Rubin SIgward and ship's delegate Debelich Anthony Debelich. Debelich came in for a vote of thanks for the top-notch job he turned in. The Steward De­ partment has done a fine job keep­ ing the Seafarers well-fed and happy. No beefs or disputed over­ time reported. Other than two men who had to leave the ship due to illness, no problems on board. It was suggested on the Del Oro (Delta) that "a bulletin sailing board be put up •in the mess room on this type of ship," Meeting Chairman Ralph Taylor writes. Lee Smith, new ship's delegate, reports that all hands were re­ Taylor quested to keep doors closed in foreign ports as a precaution against strangers wan­ dering through the ship. Meeting secretary W. H. Simmons reports $68.78 in the treasury. After stops at Monrovia, Abidjan, Tema and Angola, the Del Oro returns to New Orleans for a payoff. MR. JOHN DOE S. S. "Plimsoll Mark" (MSTS) MSTS MUST SHOW AFTER SHIP'S NAME WHEN OPERATING IN THE PACIFIC > F.P.O. SAN FRANCISCO 96605 NAVY" ZIP NUMBER MUST SHOW ^ WHEN OPERATING IN THE ATLANTIC OR MEDITERRANEAN > F.P.O. NEW YORK 09505 ONCE AGAIN, NAVY ZIP NUMBER MUST SHOW "We had a good payoff in New Orleans with all beeifs settled," Bennie Lowderback, ship's dele­ gate on the Vo­ lusia (Suwannee), reports. Lowderback thanked de­ partment dele­ gates "for their cooperation this Lowderback past trip." Wil­ liam Fisher of the Steward Department, Leon Strile, Engine Department and Joe Rusheed of the Deck Department, all turned in fine jobs. Captain B. S. Marinos came in for praise for his "outstanding and efficient" work. Posing proudly for their graduation picture is the 179th group of Seafarers to go through the SlU Lifeboat School. With their life­ boat endorsements they will get priority in shipping out. Seated (l-r) are: W. Kennedy. W. Harvey, C. Wagner, A. Backstrom, and J. Jerscheid. Standing are: Bosun L. Bonser, L. Kempf, W. Kratsas, D. Cook, R. Estrada, and the school's instructor. Ami Bjornsson. CHATHAM (Waterman). May 14 — Chairman, Sidney A. Gamer; Secretary, Sidney A. Gamer. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Julian Sawyer was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Everything is running along smoothly. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hudson Waterways), May 9—Chairman, W. J. Meehan; Secretary H. E. Slater. Dis­ puted OT in Deck Department to be squared away. Brother F. Smith was elected to serve as ship's delegate. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Hudson Waterways). May 14—Chairman, M. J. Cassidy; Secretary, A. L. Dunn. Dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks extended to the Steward Department for a job well done. Hot water um to be installed in messhall. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas). March 26—Chairman, Howard Bickford: Secretary, W. L. Kilgore. $6.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in Engine Department to be taken up with patrolman. Brother F. Smith was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Proposal made that members with 20 years in the Union and 12 years seatime should be able to retire with full pension. The pension should be raised to $300.00 monthly to keep in pace with the continuous high cost of living. Amend the present retirement plan, that upon the death of a retired member, his widow or dependent be paid one-half of his pension, paid monthly to his widow or dependent. Also give free hos­ pital and medical care as long as his widow does not reniarry. Some assur­ ance is needed that some protection and security will be theirs at the final de­ parture of the Seafarer. DEL MAR (Delta), May 21—Chairman, Ernest C. deBautte; Secretary, Joseph V. Whalen, Jr. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. He resigned thanking the crew for making DIOEST of SIU MEETINGS his job easy. $26.00 in movie fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Joseph V. ..Whalen, Jr. was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks extended to resigning ship's delegate. Brother deBautte. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), April 28—Chairman, M. E. Beeching; Secretary, Robert Romano. Few hours disputed OT in Deck and En­ gine Departments. Motion made to re­ instate Steward Department men that have been removed until new contract concerning manning scales is made and ratified. Brother Jim Dryden was elected to serve as ship's delegate. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), May 18—Chairman, E. T. LaChappelle; Secretary, W. C. Sink. $2.00 in ship's fund. One man missed ship in Djibouti. Two hours delayed sailing, lodging and subsistance disputed in Steward Department. Motion made that the SIU negotiate a 20-year pension plan with the contracted companies. HASTINGS (Waterman), April 19— Chairman, T. J. Forsberg; Secretary, J. Wells. Letter sent to SIU hall in Yokohama regarding water ration. No launch service furnished and men told to put in for $2.00. Discussion about cleaning passageways and ladders. En­ gine and Deck Department quarters need painting. Matter to be taken up with patrolman. RACHEL V (Vantage), April 17— Chairman, Pat Fox; Secretary, M. Ciaglo. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Crewmembers were requested to wear shirts during meal hours. ROBERT D. CONRAD (Maritime Oper­ ations), April 23—Chairman, Steven Mooney; Srcretary, L. A. Lamphere. Ship's delegate reported that all is run­ ning smoothly with the exception of a few minor beefs. $6.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. CONNECTICUT (Oriental Exporters), April 30—Chairman, Richard Dsrville; Secretary, A. W. Morales. Two men missed ship in Japan. Few minor beefs. Ship's delegates will try to contact Un­ ion regarding payoff, because ship is on the way to Aruba after 11 months shut­ tling from the Persian Gulf and articles expire on June 15, 1967. The crew dis­ cussed acquiring another air conditioner for the mess room and another washing machine. STEEL KING (Isthmian), May 7— Chairman, W. Barth; Secretary, P. C. Elsteban. $22 in ship's fund. Brother James F. Santiago was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made that the company pay $12.00 daily instead of $8.00, in case of sickness. ST. CHRISTOPHER (St. Lawrence Carriers), May 6—Chairman, B. M. El­ lis : Secretary, Ralph Collier. Some men paid off in Bahrain and one man was put ashore at Columbo. Ceylon, due to illness. $6.80 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the Captain and to the entire Steward Department. JOHN J. BOLAND (American Steam­ ship), May 1—Chairman, Henry E. Jones; Secretary, Henry E. Jones. Brother Vince Smith was elected to serve as ship's delegate. He stressed the importance of all possible safety meas­ ures to be used especially opening and closing hatches, etc. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the Steward Department for the good service and good food. PENN CARRIER (Penn), May 11— Chairman, J. P. Lamb; Secretary E P. Covert. Brother Covert was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Every­ thing going along fine. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 18—Chairman, M. E. Beeching; Secretary, W. Todd. Steward Department beefs turned over to ship's delegate. Patrolman will meet ship in Panama.- Disputed OT in Engine De­ partment. OCEANIC TIDE (Oceanic Ore Car­ riers), April 22—Chairman, W. Dodd; Secretary, R. G. Martens. TV to be placed on board upon arrival in Yoko­ hama. One man missed ship in Honolulu and one man paid off in Honolulu. TTiirtyeight hundred pounds of meat and frozen vegetables were condemned in Honolulu by Department of Agriculture due to lack of refrigeration during breakdown and tow period. SEAFARER (Marine Carriers), May 7—Chairman, Skinny Wells; Secretary, N. Moose Lighten. Steward Department beefs were turned over to the ship's dele­ gate. Brother Skinny Wells was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. VOLUSIA (Suwannee), May IdChairman, Joseph A. Rusheed; Secre­ tary, Herbert D. Gilbert. $31.65 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in Deck and Engine Departments to be taken up with patrol­ man. Motion made that no water or stores be taken on at Pakistan, espe­ cially fresh vegetables and that stores, whenever possible, be taken on in New Orleans instead of waiting to store up in Texas. Motion made that squeegeeing of passageways be done after loading or unloading grain and not just at end of voyage. TRANSHUDSON (Hudson Waterways), May 7—Chairman, Cecil Futch; Secre­ tary, T. Rainey. Ship's delegate reported that everything is O.K. with no beefs. Motion made to air-condition messhall and foc'sle as trip to India hit 120 de­ grees. Motion made to ask for raise in pension to $250.00 per month for 15 years seatime or 20 years in the Union. HALAULA VICTORY (Bloomfleld), May 14—Chairman, L. Strange; Secre­ tary, A. Nash. Nc beefs reported by department delegates. Brother A. Nash was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Condemned milk from previous voyage was set aside to be disposed of at sea. PETROCHEIM (Valentine), January 28—Chairman, H. M. Connell; Secretary, Frederic Stieg. Disputed Cr in Deck Department to be taken up with patrol­ man. Brother Carl V. Christiansen was elected to serve as ship's delegate. �June 23, 1967 FINAL DEPARTURES John Lavery, 59: Death claimed Brother Lavery on April 1, in Houston. He sailed as an AB and joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia. Lavery was a 20yea r veteran of the SIU. A na­ tive of Pennsyl­ vania, he lived in Philadelphia. His last ship was the Commander. Seafarer Lavery was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Francis Clawson, 62: Brother Clawson collapsed while on duty in the engine room of the Ban­ gor, on August 29, 1966 and died shortly after­ wards. His body was committed to the deep with all f hands present. Brother Clawson was born iq, Maine and lived in Baltimore. He joined the Union in the port of Tampa. He had sailed as Oiler and FWT. Surviv­ ing is his niece, Virginia Marshall of Baltimore. Willie Lane, 40: A liver ailment claimed the life of Brother Lane in Jacksonville, Fla., April 28. He sailed in the stew­ ard department since joining the union in the port of Jacksonville. A resident of that city, he was born in Jesup,Ga. Lane last shipped on the Bradford, Isle. Burial was in Piney Grove Ceme­ tery, Odum, Wayne County, Ga. Lawrence Campbell, 62: A head injury sustained in an accident caused the death of Brother Gampbell, March 15, at the American Hospital, Paris, France. A native of Nova Scotia, he was natural­ ized in 1937. He was sailing on the Merrimac at the time of death. An AB, he joined the Union in the port of Boston. Campbell lived in Saugus, Mass. He is sur­ vived by a sister, Mrs. Theresa Myatt of Miami, Fla. The body was returned to Boston for burial. Page Thirteen SEAFARERS LOG Lionel Desplant, 57: Brother Desplant died on April 30, at the USPHS hospital in Staten Island, N. Y. He was on an SIU pension at the time of his death. Desplant joined the union in Baltimore and sailed as a cook. A native of the Virgin Islands, he lived in Brook­ lyn, N. Y. His last ship was the Santa Emilia. Surviving is his wife. Rosette. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Linden, N. J. Joseph JF'itzpatrick, 63: Pneu­ monia claimed the life of Seafarer Fitzpatrick on Jan. 13 in San Francisco. He sailed in the en­ gine cfepartment and was a 20-year veteran of the SIU. Brother Fitz­ patrick was born in New Orleans and resjocd in San Francisco. He joined the SIU in New Orleans. His last vessel was the Pecos. He is survived by his son, Joseph Fitz­ patrick, Jr. Burial was in New Orleans. Leoncio Fuerte, 58: Brother Fuerte died at sea aboard the Longview Vic­ tory, Sept. 3, 1966. He was sailing as a messman. A native of the Philippines, he was a resident of Seattle, Wash. Fuerte joined the SIU in that port. Surviving are a sister, Rosita, and a brother, Arcenio, both of the Philippines. Burial was in the Philippines. ^ George Dennis, 27: Seafarer Dennis died on March 12 at St. Mary's Hospital, Port Arthur, Tex­ as, after an auto­ mobile accident. Death was due to severe neck and chest injuries. A wiper, he was born in Texas and resided in Daisetta, Texas. Dennis served two years in the Army. His last ship was the Globe Traveler. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Orange, Texas. Sai/mff is Edusation You Can't Buy, Says Veteran SIU Globe Trotter During his more than 15 years of sea time, Brother Vincent Genco, 53, has been to many ports on most of the continents of the world. Like many other Seafarers, he will take almost any run, but he does have his favorite ports. His favorite run is around- while the men operate machinery make you feel welcome," he says, the-world, though he hasn't and do the checking and tallying. "and there is never any trouble." made the trip for a few years. Brother Genco visited Saigon Egyptians Unfriendly "You hit between 20 and 25 ports many times before the war in The one area of the world that and see many different types of Vietnam got really hot. "The peo­ people and cultures, and it's an ple there are no different than the Brother Genco finds it difficult to education that people here; they are mainly work­ get along ashore is the Middle you can't get out ing people." Family life. Brother East, with the exception of Israel. of a book," he Genco said, was very much like The Egyptians, especially, "are says. family life in the United States. extremely arrogant and con games Manilla and The major difference between life and unscrupulous vendors abound Bangkok are here and life in Saigon was the in Mid East ports." Seafarer Brother Genco's standard of living is so much low­ Genco said "If you get into trou­ ble, you've had it, because the po­ two favorite ports. er there. lice are always on their side." He never tires of Brother Genco has not visited He has had some unfortunate the tour of the many European ports he says, yet Genco King's palace in he is able to comment on quite a experiences of his own, including Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, few of them. The most enjoyable being forced to hire a "guide" in with its beautiful flower displays. European port he has been to is Egypt, and having a gang of five He has also gone upriver to visit Sette. A small town in Southern men attempt to mug him in a the ancient Buddhist temple near France, it is across the bay from wide street in broad daylight. "I the port city of almost a million Marseilles. Brother Genco spent don't go ashore in the Middle East people. four days in the city, often called any more," he emphasizes. The one exception is the Israeli India is Brother Genco's favor­ "the poor man's Riviera." There port of Elath. "It is a clean, mod­ were many Continental tourists in ite country, of all the many nations ern city," he says, adding that the town, and everyone was "un­ he has visited. Bombay is a "fair­ ly good port," he says, but you usually friendly." This was in the contrast between Elath and have to be there a while before sharp contrast in Northern France, the Jordanian port of Aqaba, a Brother Genco said, where a few miles away, is amazing. Aqaba you know how to get around. One Indian tradition that Broth­ strong anti-American bias prevails. "looks as if it hasn't changed in Another friendly, and much a couple of thousand years," he er Genco found unusual is that in New Candla, where most more well-known port, is Rotter­ says. The only part of the world American grain is unloaded. The dam, the busiest port in the world. women handle the sacks of grain. There, "the people go all out to where Brother Genco won't go is South Africa. "You talk about our segregation, but theirs . . . wow. You cross the color line by just trying to talk to a Negro, and I like to talk to people." Brother Genco made the South African run twice, visiting Cape­ town and Durban. The last time Casimiro Gonzalez, born May Amoras, San Francisco, Califor- was in 1956. After that voyage 4, 1967, to the Jorgan Gonzalezs, nia. he vowed he would never sail to Brooklyn, New York. the Union of South Africa again. Patrick Johnsen, born May 3, Brother Genco makes his home William Reynolds, born Janu­ 1967, to the Charles P. Johnsens, in Newton Falls, Ohio, with his ary 4, 1965, to the Henry B. New Orleans, La. wife. Born In Cleveland, he has Reynolds, Groves, Texas. —— always lived in Northeastern Ohio. James Freeman, born May 1, He joined the union in New York Leslie Marange, ,born March 1967, to the James E. Freemans, and usually ships out of that port. 17, 1967, to the Cyril Maranges, Daphne, Alabama. "It's no problem migrating back Orange, Texas. and forth," he says. He has a Julie Diane Doiron, born April married daughter with two chil­ Alexander H. Kominos, born 21, 1967, to the Rodney E. dren of her own, a boy, five, and a three-year-old girl. February 10, 1967, to the Nich­ Doirons, Houston, Texas. olas Kominos, Freeport, L.L, N.Y. \1> <1> Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No, 6 Debbie Beverley, born April 9, 1967, to the Eugene R. Beverleys, La Marque, Texas. .t. Tracey Anderson, born May 9, 1967, to the Frank Andersons, New Orleans, La. —— Tabitha King, born October 30, 1966, to the Lea Kings, Vacherie, Louisiana. — — Felix Anthony Amora, Jr., born April 22, 1967, to the Felix P. BOl Doran Please contact J. H. Cessford, 1412 Ryan St., Lake Charles, La., immediately, and include your mailing address. Samuel E. Powell Please contract your uncle, J. G. Zeigler, 106 Brookland Circle, Columbia, South Carolina 29204, as soon as possible. The sixth class of young men from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to obtain their lifeboat endorsements have their pic­ ture shot in front of one of the lifeboats used for instruction. Seated (l-r) are: L. Patterson, R. Allan, D. Ramirez. T. Chambers. D. Ness, W. Morgan, C. Jacobs, and R. Smith. Standing behind them are P. Hudgins, J. Butler, R. Sanderlin, B. Kimmons, D. Davis, L Mossman, B. Patrowic, and R. Zemel. In the last row are: C. Har­ rison, J. Linton, D. Hawley, L. Ferrell, W. Flurr, J. Palmer, H. Segal, R. Gromadski, and the school's instructor, Arni Bjornsson. i �•Page Fonrteen UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stifzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) SEAFARERS LOG PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU AtUntic, Gulf, Lakes and capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safesuardins the membership's circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made three months by a rank and file auditins committee elected by the membership. All without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AUantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland such payment, this shotdd immediately be reported to headquarters. Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six fund asrecmcnts. All these agreements specify that the trustees in chanre of these funds months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, shall equally consist of union and mansKcment representatives and their alternates. copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval constitution so as to familiarise themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ headquarters of the various trust funds. gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so afTectcd should immediately notify headquartera. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rishts and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as conUined in ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT to which he to entitled, he should notify headquarters. on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Seafarers to the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to from publishing any article serving the iralitical purposes of any individual in the SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed political activities are conducted tor the benefit of the membership and the Union. harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membenhip action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above righto have been violated, tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy U vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executivo Board may delegate, . sr that ho has been denied his coastitntional right of access to Union rscorda or in­ formation, he shonid immediately notify SIU Prssideat Paal Hall at headqaartors by from among Ma ranks, one individual to carry out this rssponaihility. esgtMsd mail, rstnm receipt rsqasstsd. , .A. Of 4, Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) ^ White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) <1^ Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage .Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) —— I-" ~1 Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) 4/Antonio PerelU Minetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cdlars Red Rooster, Greystone, Gnasti, Calwa, F. L, Tribuno Vennonth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farna Workers Association) June 23, 1967 SIU-AGLIWD Meerings New Orieans July 11—2:30 p.m. Mobile July 12—2:30 p.m. Wilmington ..July 17—2:00p.m. San Francisco July 19—2:00 p.m. Seattle July 21—^2:00 p.m. New York ..July 3—2:30p.m. Philadelphia July 5—^2:30 p.m. Baltimore ...July 5—2:30p.m. Detroit .... .July 14—^2:30 p.m. Houston July 17—^2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit July 2:00 p.m. Alpena July 3—7:00 p.m. Buffalo July 3—7:00 p.m. Chicago . .. .July 3—7:00 p.m. Cleveland . . .July 3—7:00 p.m. Duluth July 3—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ... July 3—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago July 11—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie July 13—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo July 12—7:30 p.m. I>uluth July 14—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ...July 14—^7:30 p.m. Detroit July 10—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..July 10—^7:30p.m. United Industrie Woricers New Orleans July 11—7:00 p.m. Mobile July 12—7:00 p.m. New York .. July 3—7:00 p.m. Philadelidiia July 5—^7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. .July 5—^7:00 p.m. ^Houston ...July 17—7:00p.m. •> UNION HAlliB SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Gal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Undsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 675 Ave., Bklyn. NY 9 6600 ALPENA, Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. . TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. Railway Marin^ Region Philadelphia July 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore July 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk July 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City July 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sanit Ste Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple. New­ port News, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. DULUTH, Minn DEL MONTE (Delta), April 23— Chairman, L. W. Franklin; Secretary, Albert G. Espeneda. Few hours disputed OT in engine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. $2.00 in ship's fund. Crew extended a vote of thanks to the ship's delegate and to Cap­ tain J. L. Cox. Ship's delegate to con­ tact the boarding patrolman regarding the matter of having the negotiating committee see if they can obtain OT for watchstanders standing gangway watch between the hours of 6 p. m. to 8 a. m. —to be split up with the watch. The Mates and Engineers have been getting this OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's delegate. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), April 16—Chairman, W. W. Wallace, Secre­ tary, J. W. Sanders. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Mo­ tion made to reinstate the day man and the _ galley utility on Isthmian ships. Motion made to have voyage stores de­ livered to ship before day of departure. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Motion made for two hours minimum break-out be­ tween the hours of 5 p. m. and 8 a. m. for deck and engine departments. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), April 22 —Chairman, B. B. Butler; Secretary, C. V. Sobcxak. Some of the unsafe con­ ditions and equipment was discussed and will be look^ into by the ship's delegate. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. One man hos­ pitalized in Rotterdam. Vote of thanks to the Steward Department for a job well done. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), April 21—Chairman, Jack Nelson, Jr.; Secre­ tary, Florencio S. Omega. Brother Joseph Pertrusewicz was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $17.39 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. 4th VI 3-4741 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans July 11—5:00 p.m. Mobile July 12—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia July 5->-5:U0 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) July 5—5:00 p.m. Norfolk July 6—5:00 p.m. Houston July 17—5:00 p.m. MARGARET BROWN (Isthmian), April 20—Chairman, Roy Guild; Secre­ tary, Roscoe L. Alford. Brother Roy Guild was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. .... P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. • 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh SI. SAN FRANCISCd, Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEAHLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo .....805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan. .Iteye BIdg,, Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Exit. 281 VOLUSIA (Suwannee), April 10— Chairman, Bennie H. Lowderbsck; Secre­ tary, Herbert D. Gilbert. Disputed OT in Deck department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Discussion about changing Article III, Section 22 "Clean­ ing Cargo Holds" to read; "If the watch on deck or Boeun or day men are re­ quired to clean holds, the watch on deck or day men should receive straight OT. For men off watch but working, OT and one-half, and after 6:00 P.M. Saturday, or Holiday." AFOUNDRIA (Sea-Land), April 24— Chairman, N.'S. Tucky; Secretary, L. Hargesheimer. Vote of thanks was ex- PIGHST of SIU STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), April 16—Chairman, Fred Shaia; Secretary, Elliott Gorum. $30.60 in ship's fund. Motion made to discontinue the issuance of traveller's checks and issue green money instead, in all foreign ports. Motion made to return the dayman and galleyman to the ship's complement. Also to write a letter to the Union and ask them to present the above motions at the next negotiations. The Steward thanked the crew for their co-operation. DEL SUD (Delta), April 24—Chair­ man, Bill Folse; Secretary Michael Dunn. Few hours disputed OT in deck depart­ ment, otherwise no beefs were reported by department delegates. ALBION VICTORY (Bulk Transport). April 28—Chairman, Juan Patino; Secre­ tary, V. DiGiacomo. Ship's delegate re­ ported that the Master was well satisfied with the first fire and boat drill held on board. Everything seems to be running smoothly as of now. Motion was made to make up a retirement plan whereas a union member does not have to be dis­ abled, or 66 years old, to retire. Also, crew would like to have porthole fans and safety lights overhead installed throughout the vessel. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Hudson Water­ ways), April 16—Chairman, Martin Trieschmann, Jr.; Secretary, Joseph Roney. It was suggested that a tele­ gram be sent to headquarters requesting that a food representative meet the ship upon arrival in New York to inspect the storage of food (mainly the reefer boxes), quality and variety of the stores. There has been general dissatisfaction with the food and living conditions. The ship's delegate has asked for backing and as­ sistance in his efforts to rectify the present situation. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), April 16—Chairman, Robert A. Clarke; Secre­ tary, Francis Connolly. Ship's delegate reported that everything is going along smoothly. $10.00 in ship's fund and $97.00 in movie fund. Fresh water tanks are to be checked for cleaning. Water is rusty and should be checked in the first continental port of the United States. WESTERN CLIPPER (Western Agen­ cy), April 19—Chairman, Darney ; Secre­ tary, J. Rutherford. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported by department delegates. ANTINOU8 (Waterman), April 8— Chairman, Anthony J. Kuberski; Secre­ tary, Philip Livingston. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department dele­ gates. Most of the repairs have been completed. Ship's delegate resigned and was given a vote of thanks. Brother H. Menz elected to serve in his place. Vote of thanks was extended to the Steward Department for a job well done. ALCO EXPLORER (Waterman), April 24—Chairman, C. W. Hall; Secretary, W. A. Karlax. No beefs reported by department delegates. Chief Mate to see about repairing screen doors to keep natives out. . CANTIGNY (Cities Service), April 23— Chairman, C. A. Messer; Secretary, Frank E Nelson. Some disputed (h" reported in Engine Department. PENN VANGUARD (Penn Shipping), April 20—Chairman, H. Fruge; Secretary, B. Thornton. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. MEETIMGS tended to Brother N. S. Tucky for do­ ing a fine job as ship's delegate. Some disputed OT in Engine Deportment to be settled by boarding patrolman. Motion was made to have all quarters air-con­ ditioned. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), April 27—Chairman, Donald Gilbo; Secretary, H. Rice Worthington IH. Ship's delegate requested that the mem­ bership accept his resignation due to poor health. New ship's delegate tO oe elected. Discussion about crew's responsi­ bility aboard ship. Also discussed possi­ ble ways to reduce the number of logs being recorded on ship. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), April 23—Chairman, E. Kresz; Secretary, V. Hopkins. $6.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (State Ma­ rine), April 10—Chairman, R. Nicholson; Secretary, A. Arellano. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Crewmembers requested to be less noisy in messhalls and galley at night. AMERICAN VICTORY (Hudson Water­ ways), April 9—Chairman, Earl P. McCasky; Secretary, N. E. Gfeenwald. Brother Carl was elected ship's delegate. Everything is going very well so far. No beefs reported by department delegates. I AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), April 80—Chairman, Donald Mason; Sec­ retary, Gus Skendelas. Disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Safety meeting to be held and all safety problems will be taken care of in shipyard. / �June 23, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen t Superstitions of the Sea HE imaginations of the ancient mariners durSt, Elmo's Fire, an omen of good fortune, is a ^ ing long hours on watch in the crow's nest, display of luminous light which was often observed not only became keenly active, but very often took during electrical storms. A ship touched by the control of most of their thoughts, kloft in the beams of light from St. Elmo's fire was considered . crow's nest,-apart from his shmmates, with noth­ safe from harm at sea. Many seamen have seen ing but clouds and vast stretches of open and end­ St. Elmo's fire occur when the electricity from a less sea to contemplate, an old salt would conjure low hanging cloud combines with that of the Up phantoms and spirits aplenty. earth, the result lighting the sky. ' These phantoms and spirits often became the The legend of the "Horse Latitudes" is one of characters 'and actors in seafaring superstitions many that tell of the adventures of animals that and legends, some of which have come ashore were taken to sea by the ancient mariners in case and are today known to the non-sailor, while an unexplored area was found. others remained at sea as the exclusive property of The horse was taken to sea during those years ^he seaman. when the flag of Spain reigned over all the seas The ancient legend of the Flying Ehitchman is from the peninsula of Florida to the Pacific and * the most often repeated tale to have come down points south. It was the custom for every Spanish from the days of sail. adventurer that ventured to the new world to take his horse with him aboard ship. Legend has it that a certain Dutch skipper, by i|ie name of Captain Barnard Fokke, who was The slow moving Spanish galleons had to cross well known for his cantankerous nature, was trying a vast spread of ocean between Spain and the new. |tb round the-Cape of Good Hope with a cargo of world, and with men and horses aboard an ade-i; iarorhatic spices from India. Torrential rains and quate supply of fresh water was a problem. •''M adverse winds plagued Fokke's ship, The DutchWhen the water supply was nearly exhausted, y, i man and the vessel could make no progress. the horses often became crazed with thirst, broke These were the days of iron men and the old loose and plunged into the sea. Captain cursed and shook his fists^^at the heavens Horses that became ill on the long voyage were in a pledge that he would round the Cape of Good ordered thrown overboard to save the healthier Hope, if it took him till the Day of Judgement; ones. Legend has it that their owners, often dying Legend has it that the old captain's blasphemy^ of thirst and disease themselves, rode to Davy offended the heavens and that his ship still sails Jones' locker on the backs of their mounts. the seas seeking to round the Cape. 1 To this day, those latitudes near the West On many a night at sea, when the moon Indies, where the riders and their mounts allegedfilters its beams through the clouds in a certain went over the side, are known as the "Horse way, and mists upon the sea run high, many oldLatitudes," timers claimed that a ghostly wooden ship ap­ The superstition of "whistling up a wind" peared carrying all sail aloft. If one is keen dates back to the very first trips made to the new of eye they say the ghostly figures of her crew world by the Norsemen and was handed down to can be seen working the riggings. the Spanish and British. Many an old salt, his time aloft over, could look his mates straight in the eye and swear by the In the days of voyage in ships under sail a r; hones of Cap'n Kidd, "I've seen it mates, with my proper wind to fill their sails was quite naturally . i s pwn eyes mind you, the Flying Dutchman, clear as the only means of locomotion. |;|;Aday.". Ships often were becalmed and would drift ^ . If we allow that the Flying Dutchman rules the willy-nilly until a benevolent wind would continue waves in her journey to round the Cape, then what the ship on its way. , ; ^ - manner of spirit reigns over the domain beneath To speed the wind in coming, many a mariner ; !the sea?-; \, • , would take to "whistling up a wind". All hands • Another legend provides the answer. would start to whistle loudly in the hope that the Norse god Thor would join in the tune, and that ^ According to the mythology of the sea, Davy I his mighty breath would fill the sails. Many stem .,,5:.. . Johes is the fiend of the murky deep who presides I sailing captains, who would not allow the crew to over all that is eyil heneath the sea. His domain .fe, s the final resting place of every ship that has ^!" J talk, much less whistle while they worked, when ; the sails were full, made no objection to it when ever sunk beneath the wayes, and also the reposi^ the breeze was slight. " •itory of every soul that sailed them, Many superstitions are so old that their origins r Many guesses have been made,^regarding the. are lost and many seamen appear to treasure them |)figin of the name "Davy Jones". During the 17th just out of habit. Several examples are: century, the natives of the Caribbean often warned • seamen of a spirit known simply as "Davy" who When a hatch cover Was left bottom-side" up in would come, up from the sea at night to carry the Old days, is was considered a sure sign of bad away the soul of anyone foolish enough to walk .( luck. the beaches at night. '-•vSl':' If a sailor met a minister going in the same , 'Jones'' is believed tq be a corruption of the . direction, it was considered bad luck. name Jonah, the indigestible gentleman of Biblical ' fame, who after three days in the stomach of a An old Seafarer would never let a piece of rope whale was none the worse for wear. hang lose over a. beam or plank of wood; it reminded the men aboard of a hangman's noose, / Not all the characters in seafaring legends are unfriendly to the seamen. Anything furry aboard was considered unlucky, while anything wth feathera was considered The legend of St, Eimo is one of a benevolent jiucky.,. r spirit vrfio rode about the sky on a white horsep and would appear above a ship in distress to aid Now Ave know the reason why so many pirates the seamen aboard her. , ^amed parrots with them. .il : • ^ <• • /• �Vol. XXiX No. 13 SEAFARERSvXOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Seafarers in increasing numbers are taking advantage of the opportunity for training to qualify for Deck and Engine department ratings offered by the SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Photo left shows group of SlU men among class preparing for'Q.M.E.D. ratings. In photo right, instructor Ami Bjornsson explains use of marlin spike in thimble splicing to group preparing for AB rating. From left to right are Seafarers Nick Caputo, Joe Machula, Fred Frick and Cliff Leahy. There is no tuition charge and Seafarers are provided with free room and board. ..If :^i| ^ 1:1 B-1 ORDINARY SEAMEN AND WIPERS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO UPGRADE! RDINARY seamen and wipers should take advantage of the cost-free upgrading opportunities offered through the facilities of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. The school, operated in the Port>of New York, offers quali­ fied Seafarers the opportunity, without cost, to upgrade their ratings and increase their earnings capacity as well as their value to the Union and the nation. The course of training usually lasts one to two weeks, both for ordinary seamen wishing to upgrade to able-bodied seamens' ratings and for wipers wishing to upgrade to Qualified Member Engine Department and sail as firemen, oiler, watertender or electrician, junior engineer, pumpman, reefer engineer, deck engineer or machinist. To qualify for the AB upgrading course Seafarers need twelve months' sea time as ordinary seamen. Qualification for the QMED course for engine department upgrading is six months' sea time as a wiper. When applying, bring Coast Guard discharges to establish qualification for training. Seafarers will receive free room and board while attending the school. Any member having a problem with arranging the neces­ sary transportation to New York to attend the school should see,his local SlU-port agent for assistance. Providing Seafarers with the know-how and skills for the successful upgrading of their shipboard ratings is one of the prime objectives of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. The school's program and facilities offer qualified Seafarers upgrading training to higher unlicensed ratings, courses of instruction to prepare qualified Seafarers for engine and deck department licenses, and training for the entry rating in deck, engine and stew^ard departments, as well as lifeboat and. safety training. To apply for your upgrading training see the Union Agent * in any SIU port, or apply directly at the school in New York at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, or call 212-499-6565. O SIU Harry Lundeberg School of Seomonship V- / ' iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiHiiniiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiuni ,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 June 23, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: GOV’T, LABOR REPRESENTATIVES STRESS URGENCY OF INDEPENDENT MARAD CONGRESS LEADERS PLEDGE BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN U.S. SHIPPING U.S. SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM URGED BY SPEAKERS AT MTD MEETING MTD REMAINS FIRM IN OPPOSITION TO BOYD BUILD-ABROAD PROPOSALS SIU-MANNED SHIP SYLVANIA SINKS AFTER COLLISION IN ST. CLAIR RIVER COMPULSORY ARBITRATION FOR RAILROADS REJECTED BY HOUSE; EXTEND STRIKE BAN ANDREW JACKSON PAYS OFF THREE SEAFARERS SAVE SHIPMATE AS HE FLOUNDERS IN CHOPPY SEA SAILING IS EDUCATION YOU CAN’T BUY, SAYS VETERAN SIU GLOBE TROTTER SUPERSTITIONS OF THE SEA ORDINARY SEAMEN AND WIPERS – YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO UPGRADE! 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 06/23/1967 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. XXIX, No. 13 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2d416f30900fcc2f009cba84e5fc6c22.PDF 6b6a69abe0bded9afde023490a713859 PDF Text Text Vol. XXIX No. 12 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO AFL-CIO Raps Soviet 'Aggression by Proxy' in Middle East Crisis KEY AREA IN MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT. AT PARADE IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL. Egypt's closing of the Strait of Tiron to Israel and blockade of Gulf of Aqaba (shown in map left) threatens freedom of the sea and International waterways and is at root of con­ flict between Israel and Arab nations. (Story on page 3.) Photo below shows part of contingent of SlU members who marched in parade up New York's Riverside Drive to ex­ press support of Israel in the Middle East crisis. Many Sea­ farers participated in demonstration. (See story on page 3.) U IN VIETNAM. SJU members and the ships they sail are steady callers in Vietnamese ports. In photo far left, SlU-contracted S.S. Neva West lays alongside dock in Cam Ranh Bay discharg­ ing cargo of supplies. In photo (left) Sea­ farer Flem Clay stands gangway watch on Seatrain Carolina in Saigon. (Story on page 16.) J !.«/ r r"' • >• . PROTEST N. Y. STRIKE BAN. SlU HALTS SNUG HARBOR EVICTIONS. Prior to entering courtroom, SiU Representative George McCartney (left) ex­ plains to Snug Harbor residents some aspects of Union's battle to halt their eviction. Scene is lobby of New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan. Eviction stay was issued by Court. (See story on page 3.) Madison Square Garden was filled and thou­ sands of union members overflowed into the streets at rally protesting harsh New York State law barring public employee strikes. In photo above SIU President Paul Hall addresses mass meeting of 25,000 which was sponsored by the State, County and Municipal Employees Union, the Transport Workers Union and the United Federation of Teachers. (See story on page 2.) �Page Two June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Senate Kills FDL Ship Proposal; Rescinds Previous Funds Allotted Report of International President by Paul Hall WASHINGTON—One of Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara's pet projects, the enormously Hardly a day has passed in recent months without some mention expensive and controversial Fast Deployment Logistics ship program, has been overwhelmingly in the press of the desire on the part of Administration officials to allow turned down by the Senate. a percentage of American ships to be built in foreign shipyards. The House of Representa­ Proponents of the so-called "Build Abroad" program declare that The program, strongly opposed tives passed a bill last month zation was only one portion over there is a simple logic in the idea as they claim that a ship can be built whereby the Defense Depart­ the overall defense appropriation by maritime labor and others in in a foreign shipyard for about half what it costs in the United States. voted by the House. The balance the maritime industry, was junked ment would have been permitted of the bill went to President John­ chiefly because of the vast amounts All things being equal, this simply is not true. A more realistic picture is to contract for construction of of money potentially involved and drawn from a recent instance in which a British shipyard was under­ four of the giant ships which were son for action intact. Although it is expected that the belief that other less costly bid by 19 per cent by an American yard until the Department of De­ to have been stationed at sea for fense relaxed quality standards to a point where the British firm was quick dispatch to trouble spots McNamara will try again next ways could be found to serve the able to under-cut the U.S. price by a mere 4.5 per cent. That is a far year, the future of the FDL pro­ same purpose with ships which when needed. However, the Sen­ cry from 50 per cent. ate vigorously refused to accept gram looks extremely doubtful could be used for commercial pur­ Those who favor building abroad, however, insist that there would since the Congressional action not poses as well. The Defense Depart­ the FDL Allotment. ment's plan was for a fleet of 30 be substantial savings through such a program and fail to look be­ only refused authority to go ahead The withdrawn FDL authoriand contract for five of the ships FDLs which would have cost a yond the actual cost of a vessel on paper to the many disadvantages during fiscal 1968, but took the minimum of $1 billion to build involved. The arguments against foreign construction of Americans Ships far unusual step of rescinding previous over and above the cost of con­ authority—voted in 1966—to pro­ structing a completely new ship­ outweigh the weak case that is presented for it. yard to turn them out. ceed with two. It has been estimated that Transportation Secretary Alan S. Boyd's Dismayed by such determined In a unique plan for the mer­ proposal to build U.S. merchant ships abroad would result in the loss opposition in Congress, Defense chant marine to benefit from naval of thousands of Americans' jobs and deprive U.S. industry of close officials were undecided immedi­ research, the conferees added an to $1 billion worth of business annually. That in itself, together with ately on what to do next but indi­ amendment to their appropriations the adverse effect such a program would have on this country's bal­ cated that there were two alterna­ bill which directed the Defense ance of payments, should be reason enough abandon the plan. tives. One is to drop the FDL The facts are clear. In order to realize appreciable savings by build­ SAN FRANCISCO—The Sea­ program and pay off the compet­ and Navy Departments as follows: "Due regard shall be given in all ing abroad, the Administration would be forced to sacrifice the high farers International Union of ing contractors—General Dynam­ appropriate naval research pro­ calibre of quality and safety standards which are expected in Ameri­ North America won a resounding ics, Lockheed and Litton Indus­ grams to benefits which may ac­ can ships as a matter of course. victory over Harry Bridges' Inter­ tries—for work done thus far. Much of the money, saved because workers in foreign yards have national Longshoremens & Ware­ The other would be to consider crue therefrom to the American a lower standard of living than we have here and can work more houseman's Union in a National the designs and contracting pro­ Merchant Marine." The authorization bill, which cheaply than American workers, will be taken directly from the Labor Relations representation grams submitted by the three com­ election held May 25 among work­ panies, pick the best one for possi­ provides for a total of more than pockets of our own labor force by depriving vast numbers of our ers at a sugar refining plant near ble use and then see how Con­ $21 billion worth of defense pro­ citizens of jobs. This may provide a windfall for some American busi­ here. gress treats the program in the curement, was then forwarded to nessmen but it can't help but prove costly to the economy of the na­ tion as a whole. Bridges' raiding attempt was de­ future. the White House for action. feated when workers at the Cali­ A U.S. worker who loses his job to a foreign worker doesn't pay fornia & Hawaii Sugar Refinery, taxes on his income because he has no income. He can't buy American located in Crockett, California, goods and services because money he might have earned is being used about 40 miles from San Fran­ to pay workers abroad who, in their turn, are buying goods and serv­ cisco, voted for continued repre­ ices in their own countries. The forcibly idle U.S. worker is then sentation by the SIU Sugar Work­ forced to turn to his government for assistance through unemploy­ ers' Union Local 1, AFL-CIO, by ment insurance. NEW YORK—In one of the largest labor rallies ever held here, a margin of 659 votes for the SIU It is not just the shipyard workers who would lose their jobs be­ to 386 for Bridges' union. twenty-five thousand New York City municipal employees packed cause of foreign shipbuilding, either. Steelworkers, electrical appliance There were three voided ballots Madison Square Garden to capacity to protest against a new law manufacturers and many more would also be affected. and 27 for "neither union" cast in enacted by the state legislature «>The SIU and unions affiliated with the Maritime Trades Department the NLRB-conducted election. which would prohibit public pite the law's prohibitions and are vigorously opposed to any concept which will allow even a small The 1,250 workers at the Cali­ employees from striking. penalties and to "devote particular percentage of American merchant vessels to be built abroad. fornia and Hawaii refinery plant The rally was sponsored by the attention to those legislators who Those who would preserve our high living standards and American had been represented by the SIU foisted upon us the Rockefeller- way of life would do well not to take the possibility of building Ameri­ Transport Workers Union, the Sugar Workers Union, which be­ gan negotiations with the com­ United Federation of Teachers Travia Act." The references were can ships abroad lightly. If the Congress establishes a precedent by pany for a contract renewal this and District Council 37 of the to New York State Governor Nel­ authorizing such a program, the way would be paved for other cor­ Spring. When negotiations with American Federation of State, son A. Rockefeller, original spon­ porations to follow the shipping companies overseas. Cheap labor and the company reached an impasse County and Municipal Employees. sor of the bill, and New York lenient working conditions are no less attractive to big business today The rally's cheering crowd made State Assembly Speaker Anthony than they were before the labor movement in the United States won in May, Bridges stepped into the the pledge "that we three unions, J. Travia, who guided the bill for American workers the high standards they enjoy today. picture and made his ill-fated raid­ together representing a force of through the New York State ing attempt, demanding the NLRB great power, pledge to stand to­ Legislature. representation election. The ILWU Total Upgraded Now 149 gether representing a force of great already represented about 185 Severe Penalties power, pledge to stand together in warehousemen in the plant. The unions' opposition to the Drozak said that the SIU Sugar defense of one another until this Workers local had called on the evil law and its promoters are left new legislation centers on the severe penalties it would impose company to meet immediately to in the dust of history." A pledge was also made to strike upon municipal employee unions discuss a new contract. "when sufficiently aggrieved," des- that violate the no-strike ban. A public employee's union in New York State can be fined up to Two additional Seafarers have been added to the ever increasing $10,000 a day for each day it is on strike. The law could fine a list of those who have passed Coast Guard examinations for union out of existence by breaking an engineer's license after completing the course of study offered its treasury. by the SIU-Marine Engineer's A number of labor union lead­ Beneficial Association, District still resides in Philadelphia. Gabor ers were guest speakers at the 2-School for Marine Engineers. is 41 years old and joined the SIU rally, including SIU President A total of 149 Seafarers have now in 1955 in Houston. Paul Hall, who pledged the sup­ William Bamberger sailed as an port of the SIU in the fight to re­ oiler and FWT before receiving a move this oppressive law from the second assistant engineer's license. books. He is 44 years old and joined the Other speakers included the Union in 1957 in San Francisco. three international union presi­ Bom in the Philippines, he lives in dents, Jerry Wurf of AFSCME, Daly City, Calif. Matthew Guinan of TWU, Engine department Seafarers Charles Cogen of AFT, Raymond are eligible to apply for any of Corbett, president of the State Gabor Bamberger the upgrading programs if they AFL-CIO, and Bayard Rustin, are 19 years of age or older and upgraded themselves to an engi­ director of the A. Philip Randolph Members of public service unions register their mutual opposition have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. neer's license. Institute. The rally was chaired by to so-called Rockefeller-Travia law which provides crippling penalties Victor Gotbaum, executive direc­ A newly-licensed second as­ watch standing time in the engine against their organizations if they go out on strike. Mass rally at MacU tor of District Council 37, sistant engineer, Bernard Gabor department, plus six months' ex­ ison Square Garden was one of largest ever to be held in New York. AFSCME. sailed as an oiler. He was bom and perience as a wiper or equivalent. SlU Defeats Bridges Raid On West Coast Roily by N. Y. Municipal Employees Protests State Aatl-Strike low Seafarers Upgrading Produces Two More Licensed Engineers l' Kf yi �June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG AFL-CIO Raps Soviet 'Proxy Aggression' WASHINGTON—^With freedom of the seas and the use of international waters threatened by Egypt's closing of the Gulf of Aqaba and blockade of the Strait of Tiran, organized labor has declared itself solidly behind Presi­ dent Johnson in the use of all diplomatic channels to ease the Middle East crisis but pointed out that the situ­ ation cannot be solved through appeasement of "Soviet aggression by proxy." George Meany, President of the AFL-CIO, said in a statement that the trade union movement welcomes Johnson's declaration that the Egyptian actions are "illegal and potentially disastrous to the cause of world peace." In a communication to Johnson on behalf of the Maritime Trades Department, SIU President Paul Hall, who is also president of the MTD, said: "The Maritime Trades Department (AFL-CIO), con­ sisting of 37 national and international unions of the AFL-CIO, representing close to six million members, pledges its full support and cooperation in your quest for peace in the Middle East conflict. "As citizens, as trade unionists, and as parents, we are convinced that freedom can be made secure not by appeasement but a firm foreign policy." Both pledges of support were issued just days before Mid-East tensions exploded into a shooting war between Israel and the Arab countries. Meany also voiced the AFL-CIO's support of the President's "unequivocal reaffirmation" of the policy of Presidents Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy that the U.S. "strongly opposes aggression" in the Middle East, by anyone in the area, in any form, overt or clandestine." The primary cause of the crisis in the area, Meany asserted, is the Soviet Union which "has armed Nasser for aggression and led him to expel the UN peace­ keeping force and to violate the freedom of the seas." The AFL-CIO president emphasized that, aided and abetted by the U.S.S.R., "Nasser is frantically rallying all Arab countries for a war to destroy Israel" and that the Egyptian dictator has boasted that- "the Soviet Union stands with us in this battle." In the present crisis, Meany warned, "Israel is the first target of Soviet aggression by proxy (Nasser.)" But, he added, Israel is not the only or the last target. "The freedom and security of the entire free world are the real and final target of the Communist aggressors." Meany's statement came as the UN Security Council continued its debate on the Middle East crisis and free world governments were consulting on the best methods of meeting the Soviet-mounted challenge. SIU Action Halts Eviction Of Snug Harbor Mariners Sigard Kraft, 73, a Snug Harbor resident mariner, looks on while an employee of the elderly mariners' home returns Kraft's belongings to his room after SIU won a restraining order that rescinded his eviction. NEW YORK—The Seafarers International Union won a stay this week in New York Supreme Court prohibiting the Trustees of Sailors Snug Harbor from taking any action to evict resident mariners for nonpayment of^ newly-instituted charges until a from their rooms, the SIU went immediately to the Supreme Court disposition is made of all court and won an order halting the evic­ • proceedings instituted by the Un­ tions and ordering the mens' be­ ion. The SIU has been waging a longings returned to their quar­ legal battle in behalf of the resi­ ters. dents of the Staten Island, N.Y., At a three-and-a-half-hour hear­ home to set aside an order issued ing Friday, June 2, Judge Charles , earlier this year permitting the G. Tierney recommended that the levying of fees for the first time in retired mariners pay, under pro­ the home's history. test, any charges imposed on them The resident mariners and the pending final determination of the SIU maintain that any charges action instituted last April by the levied against the men, who range SIU in which the Union seeks full in age from the late 60's to the investigation of all areas of Snug 90's, are in direct violation of the Harbor operations and the per­ terms of the will of the late Cap­ manent dropping of any costs to tain Robert Randall who founded the residents. Subsequently the Snug Harbor in 1801. The will set judge issued the order barring any up a trust which provided for the evictions for nonpayment. free care and maintenance of sea­ Based on information provided men no longer able to "go down by the SIU, state Attorney Gen­ to the sea in ships." eral Louis Lefkowitz's office joined The latest round in the battle with the union in calling for a developed on the Monday before complete probe of the administra­ Memorial day when Trustees of tion and fbances of the retirement the Snug Harbor posted a notice facility. saying that any resident who failed Last February, Justice Tierney to pay stipulated charges by 11 authorized the Trustees to charge a.m. would be evicted that day. the old timers for their roorh and When the belongings of a num­ board starting May 1 for the first ber of the residents were removed time in 166 years. In his statement, the federation president declared that "American labor favors the President's policy of utilizing all diplomatic channels, inclusive of the UN, and seeking combined efforts by the maritime powers to secure a just settlement of the present crisis in the Middle East." He continued: "However, the Soviet government and its Communist bloc would make a fatal error to assume that our coun­ try's exhaustive diplomatic efforts for a just peace means that the United States would, in the process, become exhausted and appease aggression by accepting such actions which President Johnson has appropriately' branded illegal and potentially disastrous to the cause of peace.'" If Nasser and the Soviets were to succeed in their aggression, Meany warned, other Middle East countries would lose their national independence and the USSR would succeed in its drive to take over the Red SeaArabian Peninsula-Persian Gulf region and to deny the free world access to its energy resources. Earlier, the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions had called on the UN to "assume its full re­ sponsibility in carrying out its peace-keeping functions" in the Middle East. U. S. Maritime Course 'Suiiidaf Congressman Tells MTD Meeting WASHINGTON—In a recent speech at the weekly legislative meeting of the Maritime Trades Dept. Congressman Lloyd Meeds (D-Wash.), called this country's neglect of its merchant marine "suicidal" especially in light of the threat of wtir in the Middle East and the conflict in Vietnam. Meeds said that the Middle ^ ;—-—. . construction to be done in foreign marine. East crisis and Vietnam are He would first like to see the shipyards. directly related to the problems Maritime Administration made an Addabbo said Boyd's proposals facing the U.S. merchant marine. independent agency. would disrupt our economy by Secondly, he feels it is essential "It is our merchant marine," causing many workers to lose their that Congress grant larger sub­ said the Congressman, "that our country must rely on in times of jobs; disrupt our national security sidies for shipbuilding. Lastly, he believes that enough crisis. It is the merchant marine by forcing our emergency ship­ that is now carrying the men and building needs to be dependent on ships should be built, in all types equipment to Vietnam; and it is the production ability of foreign and sizes, to enable this country to the merchant marine to which we shipyards, and. disrupt our al­ carry the major share of its own will have to turn if we become ready poor balance of payments waterborne cargoes on Americaninvolved in a shooting war in the standing by allowing more gold to flag vessels. flow overseas. Both Congressman Meeds and Middle East." Congressman Addabbo, a mem­ Congressman Addabbo concurred The Congressman noted that the U.S. is at present stretching ber of the House Appropriations on a policy that would have all of its merchant marine resources al­ Committee, offered a three point this country's merchant fleet be most to their limit to supply our program that would help to re- American-built, American-owned, forces in Vietnam. He expressed uvenate the U. S. merchant and American-manned. deep concern that if another con­ flict of arms were to break out anywhere else in the world, the U.S. might not have enough ships to supply forces on two fronts. Fleet Diverted WASHINGTON—The Thirteenth Biennial Convention of the To maintain a sealift to Viet­ nam, the U.S. has had to divert a Seafarers International Union of North America will convene major portion of its fleet away on Wednesday, June 21, at the Statler-Hilton Hotel here. from the carrying of commercial Delegates representing SIU- ^ cargoes and has also had to dig NA affiliates from the United week of June 21-June 27, the convention will hear from a num­ deeply into its reserve fleet. States, Canada, and the Carib­ ber of speakers representing the If the crisis in the Middle East bean will attend what is expected maritime industry, the organized erupts into a serious conflict, to be the largest SIUNA conven­ labor movement, and numerous Meeds predicts that the U.S. will tion ever held. governmental agencies. have to surrender the last of its The delegates will represent the commercial trade and also pull more than 85,000 members of The AGLIWD delegates to the every last ship out of the reserve SIUNA District and Local unions convention are: Juan Cruz, C-156; fleet. and will convene through June 27. George Dacken, D-26; Rex Congressman Joseph Addabbo They will deal with matters of Dickey, D-6; Joseph DiGiorgio, (D-N.Y.) who also spoke at an concern to the International, the D-2; Frank Drozak, D-22; Paul MTD Legislative meeting, decried U.S. labor movement, the mari­ Drozak, D-180; Norman W. Duthe present state of the nation's time industry, and the crafts and Bois, D-475; John Fay, F-363; merchant marine. He said that industries represented by SIUNA Leon Hall, H-125: Paul Hall, H-1; since the end of World War II, the affiliates. They will also map fu­ William Hall, H-272; William federal government has been ture International policies and Jenkins, J-78; Anthony Kastina, meager in its contributions to programs and hear reports of the K-5; Alexander T. Kerr, K-7; ship construction. affiliated unions. Vincente Lawsin, L-368; E. B. "The result is," said Addabbo, Convention delegates will be McAuley, M-20; Robert Mat­ that the United States has allowed representing deep sea Seafarers, thews, M-1; Frank Mongelli, Mtself to slip from first to four- tug and other inland water boat­ 1111; Edward Mooney, M-7; eenth place in shipbuilding among men, railroad marine tugmen and Louis Neira, N-1; Earl ^epard, the major maritime powers." dredgemen, fishermen, cannery S-2; Gordon Spencer, S-1162; Both Congressmen expressed workers, and workers employed in Freddie Stewart, S>8; Cal Tanner, distaste for the proposals of Secre­ the transportation services and T-1; Keith Terpe, T-3; Steven tary of Transportation Alan S. other allied crafts. Troy, T-485; Lindsey J. Williams, loyd which calls for new ship During its daily sessions the W-1. S/a/M 13th Biennial Convention To Bogin June 21 in Washington �House Committee Refuses to Allot Any Funds for Foreign Shipbuilding WASHINGTON—The House Appropriations Committee has acted to prevent the construction of any American-flag merchant vessels in foreign shipyards in the Fiscal Year 1968 Appropriations Bill it recently reported favorably to the House for action. The biU (H.R. 10345), which ^ committee reported the bill fa­ the vessel as a cost saving device, deals with appropriations for vorably to the full House for ac­ but the committee stated that it various Government depart­ tion. would not be in the best interests ments—including the Maritime of the United States to lay up The provision of the bill bar­ Administration—states specifically the world's first nuclear-powered ring any foreign construction of that "No part of any appropria­ American-ffag merchant ships is merchant ship—even temporarily. tion contained in this title shall As reported to the House for a direct and unequivocable re­ be used for construction of any jection of proposals being pushed action, the appropriation meas­ ship in any foreign country." The hard by Transportation Secretary ure calls for $139 million in con­ Alan S. Boyd and the Administra­ struction differential subsidies for tion that would authorize con­ Fiscal Year 1968—enough to struction in foreign shipyards of cover the construction of 13 mod­ vessels for documentation under em vessels—the same number of the American flag with coastwise vessels covered in construction privileges. appropriations for Fiscal 1967. The new appropriation repre­ Boyd Proposal Rejected sents a continuation of the past BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—Mem­ The Boyd proposal has been new vessel construction program bers of the SIUNA-affiliated In­ ffatly rejected by the SIU, the which has been generally recog­ ternational Union of Petroleum AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ nized as totally inadequate to Workers have approved new con­ partment, many other segments of slow the continuing deterioration tracts with the Standard Oil Com­ the maritime industry and other of the U. S. maritime industry or the eventual mass-obsolescence of pany and subsidiary companies interested parties. The House Appropriations the American-flag merchant ffeet. which cover five bargaining units. The five units are: the Classified Committee handed Boyd and the U. S. maritime labor and man­ Field Contract, Chevron Research Administration a second defeat in agement has called for a new Company Contract, Bakersfield reporting the bill favorably by construction program of at least Refinery Contract, Office Build­ practically directing continued 50 ships a year as a beginning ings Contract and the Salt Lake operation of the Nuclear Ship toward halting American mariSavannah. Boyd and the Admin­ time's steady decline of the past Refinery Contract. All five contracts provide for istration have sought to lay up 20 years. retroactive adjustment to Febru­ ary 1 of the 14-cent general wage increase, the increased shift differ­ ential to 10 and 20 cents for after­ noon and morning shifts and the $3.50 contribution to employee dependent medical insurance. WASHINGTON—SIU Great Lakes District member Thomas Two Year Pacts Crawford who sailed on vessels operated by the Ann Arbor A four per cent general wage Railroad Company until entering the Service in October, 1965, increase will become effective on has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in January 1, 1968, for all five units. Vietnam. All contracts will run for a two Seafarer Crawford, now a Specialist 4th Class was recuperating year term. at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington, from wounds The settlement came after a received in Cu Chi, Vietnam, while on a search and destroy prolonged series of negotiations mission with his outfit, the 25th Infantry Division, 5th Infantry between the lUPW and the oil (Mechanized), 1st Battalion, Company A. He was recently trans­ companies. ferred to Hines Memorial Hospital, Hines, 111. In a letter to SIUNA President Crawford, 23, who makes his home in Manistique, Michi­ Paul Hall, the lUPW expressed its gan, began sailing for the Ann Arbor RR following graduation sincere thanks to the International from Frankfort, Michigan, High School. He entered the service for the support the SIUNA and its in October, 1965. Following basic training at Fort Devins, affiliates gave during the dispute. Massachusetts, he was assigned to Vietnam in August, 1966 as a rifleman. In other contract negotiations, By a strange quirk of fate. Specialist Crawford had the added the lUPW and the Alaskan-based assistance of a real family touch in speeding his recuperation Northern Oil Operations Inc. and because his cousin. Major Pettrina M. Mead, is a milita^ nurse Polar Oil Field Services Inc., have stationed at Walter Reed. concluded a contract which awaits the ratification of the membership. Sim Oil WoAers Win New Contracts WMi StnndanI Oii Lakes Seafarer A warded Parpfe Heart in Vietnam New Maritime Museum Dedicated in N,Y, •& June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Four This old fashioned gaff-rigged schooner was part of the exhibit on display for visitors to South Side Maritime Museum, May 22. Paint­ ings, models and a history of the maritime industry were featured. Visitor to museum reads about sea chanties reprinted from SIU newspaper, Seafarers Log. The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Miantic Coast Area] The recent action of the British Government against owners of the Torrey Canyon, points out another menace that runaway flag ships institute to international shipping. Britain has filed suit against the owners of the Torrey Canyon, and has yet been unable to name them. The ship is owned by an Amen an company, operated by a Bermuda based firm, chartered Philadelphia to a company in Britain, manned, Shipping has been good here by Italians. The ship's owners and all Seafarers looking to ship can hide behind a smokescreen out have been accommodated. of different registrations and con­ Anthony Adomatis reports that tinue to operate vessels that fail the horses beat him again and to meet safety standards required he's ready for recovery at sea. He of U. S. flag ships. last sailed on the Petrochem. It is difficult to determine how Arthur Samson is registered and effective the legal action will be if ready for a job with the black the owners cannot be named. In gang. His last job was aboard it's haste to avoid unionization the Columbia. and high standards of safety, the Joe Brooke had a good season Torrey Canyon and other ships at Garden State race track and under runaway-flag operation con­ the 26-year SIU veteran is now tinue to pose a hazard to valuable registered for work. He last made land resources, other ships and the Fred Korris. the very lives of their crews. Puerto Rico The British have taken legal Repairs will keep the Seatrain steps to prevent the Torrey Can­ San Juan from the island run for yon's sister ships, the Lake Pamore than a month. Shipping is lourde and Sansinea from making holding it's own in this port. oil deliveries to British oil firms. Keith Foster, one of our oldIf these ships enter British waters, England has the right to hold timers, is visiting friends after them until the owners identify sailing the Seatrain San Juan on themselves and post a cash bond. the Puerto Rico run. Luis Cepeda, Miguel S^cedo This of course, is something they and Bertrand Hoffman also sailed would be reluctant to do. on that ship and will enjoy pick­ New York ing her up again. After a vacation, Allen Befl is Norfolk looking for a steward's job on any Reports are that good shipping ship, any place. Allen's last ship will continue in this port. The Ocean Uiia will undergo repairs and expects to crew up again in July. Lucien Drew hopes to sail soon as a chief. Lucien put in an eightmonth voyage aboard the Balti­ more visiting Far East ports. Frank O'Malley, 15 years with the SIU, is taking a short rest and will then look for a pump­ Padro Aheam man's job. He served on the Transhuron in that capacity dur­ was the Selma Victory, one of ing the Far East run. many the 28-year veteran has Fred Hicks reports repairs to sailed -on. the Norina caused a 30-day stay Frank Nakllckl and Pedro in Sicily. Fred sailed as steward Padro are looking for Steward and is now looking for another Department jobs after sailing run. through a rough storm aboard the Sea-Land Summit Both men have over 25 years with the SIU. SEAFARERSmLOG Baltimore June 9, 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 12 A. W. McCullum has been Official Publication of the pretty busy recently. He just left Seafarers International Union the Long line in time to catch the of North America, Vietnam-bound Seatrain Maine. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, A. W. also made a long trip as AFL-CIO chief steward aboard the Choc­ Bxeeativ* Board taw Victmy and has barely had PAUL HALL, Preiident time to catch up with his old CAL TANMBR EARL SBVARD Exte. Viea-Prei. Vice-President buddies around the hall. AL KRRR LINDSEY WILLIAMR T. D. Foster is looking for a See.-Treos. Vice-President berth after four months on the ROBBRT MATTHBWS Vice-President beach recovering from an acci­ HnwRRf BRAND dent. He joined the SIU in 1944. Director of Organisina and Publications His last ship was the Portmar. Managing Editor Boston MIKI POLLACK Assistant Editor Charies Krause wants to spend NATBAN SKTIR Staff Writers some time with his famliy after PBTCR WEILL a voyage on the Beauregard as a Pm WKM HARRY WITTSCBEN messman. Charlie has 26 years of FRANK MAROIOTTA service. Pibllihsi btwMkly st SIO Mitfs liluf Snsis Arthur Aheam is ready to grab N.E., Wsiklsitss, D. C. 20018 by tks Ssafsrsn Istsrastlsssl Osiss, Atiastli, fisir, Lakss the first job to be put on the ssl IsliRl Wstsn Dlitrist, AFL-CII, C75 board. A 23-year veteran, his last Fsirtb AVIRM. irssblys, H.V. 11332. Tsl. HrsilRN 94800. Sssssl slsu HitiH pslf job was on the Sagamore Hill. at WMblRitsR, 0. C. The port of Boston is sorry to FitTIAtTtlt ATTEBTIIB; Fsm 3979 ssrds skssM be ssst ts Esifsrsri Isisnttltsal hear of the passing of Sam Bayne, BRlss. AUsaUe. Bill, Ufcss as< Islasd Wstm DMrtst AFL-Cia, 875 Fssrtl AfMiRS. Brsska pensioner and a good union iys, B.Y. 11292. brother. He will be missed by the membership. �June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Prominent Doctor Cites U,S„ Canadian Studies The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative California State Senator Eugene McAteer died at the age of 51 recently. He was a great friend of labor and won much labor sup­ port in the upcoming primary for Mayor of San Francisco. We have helped set up a hiring hall in Delano for the Delano farm workers. A no-raid agreement has been set up between the Farm Workers and the Teamsters Seattle A raiding attempt by Harry Bridges International Longshore­ Shipping here is good for men's and Warehousemen's Un­ rated men and no change is con­ ion failed when SIU Sugar Work­ templated. ers' Local 1 at the California & Payoffs included the Seatrain Hawaii Sugar Refinery in Crock­ Louisiana, Seatrain New Jersey, ett, Calif., defeated them in Madaket, Steel Traveler. These National Labor Relations Boarc vessels also had signons. Serviced Representation election. in transit were the Walter Rice, Anchorage, San Juan, Los An­ geles, Yorkmar, Seattle, Sagamore Hfll and Halalua Victory. Alfonse (Frenchy) Michelet is waiting for an oilers job on the Alaskan run after a slot on the Belgium Victory. Gus Skendelas is another old timer ready to go. He was chief steward on the Ames Vktmy and Skendelas Krieg after a few weeks home, Gus said he's scanning the boards again. San Francisco Shipping remains excellent in the port of San Francisco and the outlook for the next few weeks indicates there should be a large number of pay-offs and sign-ons. Jobs are plentiful in most de­ partments especially for AB's, oilers and F\^'s. During the last period we paid off the Cosmos Trader, Express Virginia, Ashbury Victory, Steel Designer and San Juan. Sign ons included the Steel Designer, San Juan, Enid Victory, Belgium Vic­ tory, Cosmos Trader and Seima Victory. Wilmington Shipping has been on the slow bell here, but it is expected to pick up shortly. Several ships are due in transit and the Seatrain Florida and Linfield Victory are scheduled for payoffs. We have sent some men to Seattle and San Francisco for replacements. Rated men in all departments are wel­ come. Ed Lane dropped by the hall to say hello after a stay on the Mankato Victmy. He headed for the Gulf area to visit old friends. Bill Datzko has been scanning the boards looking for a chief cook's or cook-bakers job. Plenty of jobs should be available when the payoffs come in. New SIU Pensioner Adolph Miller (R) is presented with his first pension check by SIU Patrolman Charlie A. Moser at the Norfolk hall recently. Miller was a member of the IBU. Unnecessary Tonsniectomies Result In Deaths of Hundreds of Children A nationally known physician last month charged publicly that the lives of children are consid­ ered expendable by some members of the medical profession whose greed for fees outweighs their sense of duty to their patients. Speaking at the annual meet­ tions the child lost 10 per cent of prevalence of unnecessary opera­ ing of his state's Medical So­ his blood volume through hem­ tions, particularly in women. A professor of gynecology, ciety in Milwaukee, Dr. Charles orrhage. Most deaths resulted Lobeck, pediatrics department from anesthesia or inhalation of TeLinde said a survey of five non-teaching hospitals in Ten­ chairman of the University of blood and secretions. The attitude of doctors toward nessee, Virginia and Kentucky Wisconsin, said that at least 90 and perhaps 315 youngsters die tonsillectomies is indicated in the showed that of 906 pelvic opera­ in the United States each year reply received by Dr. A. B. tions performed on women, 28 from tonsillectomies which were Schwartz, a Milwaukee pediatri­ per cent were unjustified and 32 cian, when he asked another per cent more were undetermined not necessary to begin with. Lobeck charged that 90 per surgeon if all the operations were or only partially justified. cent of the million tonsillectomies necessary? His answer was: "If Although the American Col­ performed annually in this coun­ I don't take them out someone lege of Surgeons has denounced try are unnecessary and quoted else will." such abuses publicly — particu­ two studies on the number of These observations by Lobeck larly unnecessary hysterectomies, deaths involved. A poll conducted and Schwartz recall comments on uterine suspensions and Caesarian from Baltimore showed 100 such other nefedless surgery which ap­ sections — needless surgery con­ deaths yearly and a Canadian sur­ peared recently in "The Decline tinues in these and other cases. vey came up with an even more of the Medical Profession in Arbitrary gall bladder removal is alarming total of 350. Based on Public Esteem," a booklet pub­ on the increase and the taking out the figures, only between 10 and lished by the Milwaukee Labor of a healthy appendix — which 35 of these lives need have been Press. Here, Dr. Richard TeLinde long ago became a topic for car­ endangered at all. It was found of the Johns Hopkins University toonists and comedians through that in 18 per cent of these opera­ school of medicine confirmed the its widespread practice—still re­ mains high on the list of many doctors as the means to raise some fast money. No Joke To Patient To the patient who is conned into paying the bills and risking his life for the sole purpose of fattening the doctor's wallet, how­ ever, the humor is sadly lost. The author of "The Healers," a surgeon who remained anony­ I?:: 5^; W* - v;''' mous for obvious reasons, may have summed up the whole prob­ lem in this best-selling book when he wrote: "If there is any single under­ * , A saKsssfc lying element to which we can attribute much or all of the cor­ ruption in medicine today it is that most of it is practiced for money. "Of all the people who go to see a doctor, more than 75 per cent would get well without any medical treatment whatsoever . . . "The overwhelming majority of patients who submit to some form of surgery in a hospital or doctor's office do not require this surgery; their condition is not improved by this surgery; in my opinion, Sir Francis Chichester brings his 53-foot ketch Gipsy Moth IV past Plymouth Breakwater they constitute more than 75 per in England. Ship crossed finish line under full sail, May 28, after completing voyage cent of all instances of surgery." around the world. The trip covered 28,500 miles, making one stop in Australia last S/r Francis anil Gypsy Moth Circle the Giehe ^ December. V ^ - The 65-year-old seaman manned ketch alone. Huge crowd cheered his arrival. PLYMOUTH, England—Sixty-five year-old Sir Francis Chichester arrived home in Plym­ outh last week to be greeted by a welcoming fleet of over 200 pleasure boats, fireboats send­ ing huge arches of water into the air, blasting horns and sirens and a cheering crowd of about 40,000 of his countrymen. The huge celebra­ tion was in honor of his safe return from his solo 226-day, 28,500-mile trip around the world in the 53-foot ketch Gypsy Moth IV. Chichester appeared in good health and spirit as he stepped ashore on the 119th day of the 14,750-mile last leg of his journey from Sidney, Australia. He reached Sidney on De­ cember 12, after a voyage of 107 days that be­ gan at Plymouth on August 27 and took him alone around the Cape of Good Hope and across the Indian Ocean to Sidney. After 47 days spent in Sidney regaining his strength and repairing his vessel, which was severely damaged by a storm in the Indian Ocean, he began the homeward leg of the jour­ ney on January 29 when he left Sidney to round Cape Horn and sail the Atlantic back to Plymouth. The hero's welcome Chichester received on his return was well deserved because he had to fight all alone some of the worst weather imaginable. Outward-bound, heavy seas in the south Indian Ocean smashed the vessel's auto­ matic steering gear—a device which allowed him time to sleep, eat, navigate, change sails and perform other necessary tasks. At a low ebb both physically and mentally at that point, he temporarily decided to aban­ don the entire voyage. But his depression soon passed and he managed to patch together a makeshift steering gear that worked well enough to cover the remaining 2,750 miles to Sidney. "When I knew it would work," he said, "a kind of elation came over me. I thought, 'I am a sailor. Something has gone wrong, and I am all alone, but I am getting around the obstacle by myself.'" Homeward bound, just two days out of Sid­ ney and sailing at the edge of a 75-knot tropi­ cal hurricane, an enormous freak wave flipped the* Gypsy Moth over on her side while Chichester slept in the cabin. Fortunately, dam­ age was slight to the vessel and Chichester himself suffered only a cut lip. He cleaned up the mess, made repairs and continued. But the worst was yet to come, rounding Cape Horn. The Gypsy Moth is a two-master yacht measuring 53 feet in length and 10 feet, five inches in the beam. She carries 854 square feet of sail. SIUNA Fishermen Strike New Bedford Seafood Companies NEW BEDFORD, Mass.—The SIUNA-affiliated New Bedford Fishermen's Union struck the Sea­ food Producers Association after 11th hour contract talks resulted in a lack of honest collective bar­ gaining on the part of the asso­ ciation. Negotiations had been under way since April 22. Fishermen had voted 334-74 to strike if a new contract settlement was not reached. "The full effect of the strike ac­ tually will not be felt for a week to ten days," said Austin P. Skin­ ner, union secretary-treasurer. He added that 90^per cent of the 200vessel fleet was out fishing when the strike was called. Fishermen will complete their trips, sell their catches, and then tie up their vessels to join the picket line. �Page Six June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG AFL'CIO Ends Sponsorship Edward P. Morgan Accepts Post With Educational TV WASHINGTON—The 12-year sponsorship of radio newscaster Edward P. Morgan by the AFL-CIO will come to an end next month when Morgan becomes chief correspondent for a newlycreated news and iavestigative reporting program on education­ Broadcasting Company. When the program ends on June 16 the al television. AFL-CIO will drop the show "for Morgan will join the Public the time being at least," Meany Broadcast Laboratory of National stated. Educational Television, where he Meany said a committee of the will undertake a weekly series of two to three hour programs over Executive Council, which has been 100 non-commercial stations, studying public relations policies financed by a $10 million Ford of the federation recommended that we "not press forward with Foundation grant the program" nor attempt to ar­ In announcing Morgan's accept­ range a substitute for Morgan. ance of the new position, AFLThe committee will consider "the CIO President George Meany said whole question of a future pro­ "relations with Morgan over the many years he has been with us gram in connection with our over­ have been of the very finest" He all public relations study," he said that Morgan had rendered a said. "very fine public service" in his Morgan, who has worked for broadcasts, which were carried ABC since January, 1955, the out under a verbal agreement same year his association ^gan made at the inception of the with the then AFL, will take a sponsorship whereby there was two-year leave of absence from the no censorship nor "suggestions" network. His new duties will in­ from the AFL-CIO. "He was com­ clude^ being a reporter as well as pletely free to present the news being "involved in investigative and comment as he saw fit, and reports, incisive commentary, in­ that is exactly what he has done," terviews and in the development of Meany stated. the innovative and experimental Morgan's 15-minute radio show techniques of bringing relevant in­ is currently heard five times week­ formation to the public," accord­ ly on 219 stations of the American ing to a statement from NET. Question: When you visit a for­ eign port, do you shop a lot? How do producte and prices com­ pare with the United States? Norman Mclntyre: Merchan­ dise is cheaper abroad than in the U. S. Of course, the stand­ ard of living is much lower than here. I recently bought a small console in Ger­ many for far less than the cost here and Holland is another good country for bar­ gains. You can save money on just about anything you want to buy. ^ Joe Brown: I used to buy things in ports I visited, but not ^ F anymore. Even if you save money on certain items, by the time you finish with cus­ toms you end up paying far more than what it's worth. With some exceptions like England, most foreign manufac­ tured goods can't compare in quality with goods manufactured here. Joe Bedard: Japan has pretty good merchandise and prices are fairly high. Their goods are better than the products they export to the United States. They keep the good stuff and send the poorer products here, which is why it costs so little. Vietnam uses a lot of our goods, like beer and cosmetics. Eddie Negrom I don't shop much overseas. Almost every­ thing is better quality in this country. Prices may be higher in most cases, but the better work­ manship makes up for it. Occa­ sionally, I will purchase goods in a foreign country. Italy is a nice place to buy clothes. They keep costs reasonable and the quality is generally higji. John Fulling: Yes, I buy aboard. The free countries of Europe make good products be­ cause th^ are trying to compete with America. Unions have helped these na­ tions and so has democracy. Japan is also good but the Communist nations turn out goods of pretty low quality. Prices vary but in Europe most products are expensive. ^ Mike Connors: I've stopped do­ ing much buying in foreign ports. Anyway, Aings are so much bet­ ter here. Also, some merchants like to jack up prices when they see you're Ameri­ can, so you have to be careful. Ja­ panese and Ger­ man cameras and Swedish and English goods are the best buys outside America and I don't mind buying some good Danish beer. Boston New York . Philadelphia Baltimore . < Norfolk ... Jacksonville , Tampa ..... Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle Totals May 19 to June 1/ 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B 0 3 0 0 3 48 16 19 18 64 4 2 1 4 7 16 8 5 12 30 0 3 5 11 3 3 3 11 6 4 4 5 1 3 4 10 4 3 4 18 41 15 5 41 39 63 36 25 52 52 6 14 2 7 30 20 25 22 29 15 2 5 14 2 240 118 109 176 274 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 19 1 241 79 18 4 116 56 31 25 17 6 13 6 108 24 127 70 134 65 31 1 45 16 39 , 7 939 360 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B Class C 0 1 1 17 18 110 3 1 2 15 6 12 6 3 7 10 3 11 0 0 2 10 5 3 23 25 8 46 38 16 4 6 2 27 10 33 6 6 14 159 135 216 Class A Class B 2 1 26 48 3 5 20 21 1 1 3 8 4 2 9 12 33 35 49 39 6 4 48 8 3 12 235 168 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Port QassA Class B Class A Class B Class C Boston 0 0 2 1 1 New York 51 9 14 124 11 Philadelphia 4 3 2 1 4 Baltimore 20 16 9 5 2 Norfolk 6 3 3 4 2 Jacksonville 3 5 0 2 7 Tampa 8 2 0 0 0 Mobile 7 23 7 7 1 26 20 New Orleans 24 14 2 Houston 31 22 30 16 30 3 Wilmington 2 3 2 1 28 14 San Francisco .... 16 15 33 12 Seattle 6 4 7 11 Totals 216 110 110 224 71 Class A Class B 4 1 132 148 11 8 65 57 17 13 6 5 11 - 4 34 18 80 77 84 64 21 0 45 4 18 4 403 528 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 8 1 68 42 13 24 77 39 17 26 11 4 13 2 68 10 99 66 84 51 25 4 28 14 21 4 543 276 Retirement Security Pensions Additional Seafarer Oldtimers Flecha Klein Hotis Marsh MagdzinskI Cody Six more Seafarers have been added to the growing list of those collecting an SIU pension. The latest additions to the list include : Erasmo Flecha, Oliver Klein, Clyde Hotis, Pierson Marsh, Charles Magdzinski and James Cody. Erasmo Flecha sailed in the the Engine Department as an oiler. the RMR, joining in New York Engine Department and joined He joined the IBU and makes his City, where he was born. Cody lives in South Bound Brook, N. J., the SIU in the port of New home in Philadelphia. James Cody was a member of with his wife, Catherine. York. A native of Puerto Rico, he now resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. He last shipped on the San Juan. SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS Oliver Klein sailed as cook and April 1 - April 30, 1967 joined the SIU in New York. A Number of Amount native of Ohio, Klein makes his Benefits Paid home in San Francisco. His last ship was the Iberville. Hospital Benefits 4,972 $ 51,599.00 A member of the Engine De­ Death Benefits 24 57,887.50 partment, Clyde Hotis sailed on Disability Benefits ' 970 172,725.00 SIU ships for 23 years. Born in 35 7,000.00 New York, he joined the Union in Maternity Benefits Dependent Benefits 475 96,119.80 Baltimore. Pierson Marsh sailed as a mem­ Optical Benefits 353 5,278.42 ber of the Steward Department. Out-Patlent Benefits 4,104 32,832.00 He joined the Union in Baltimore, Vacation Benefits 1,577 674,927.43 where he makes his home. A native of Maryland, Marsh last Total Welfare, Vacation Benefits Paid This Period 12,510 $1,098,369.15 sailed aboard the Mariner. Charles Magdzinski sailed in �June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven AFL-CIO Urges Gov't Ease Political Curbs on Employees WASHINGTON—An AFL-CIO spokesman has urged greater free­ dom for government employees to be active in partisan politics. The broad bans of the Hatch Act may have been necessary decades ago, but today they are outmoded, misunderstood and misinterpreted, declared Thomas E. Harris, associate general counsel of the AFL-CIO. "Surely the country is more politically mature than that now," he said, on Labor News Conference, a weekly network radio interview, Tues­ days at 7:35 p.m. EOT on the Mutual Broadcasting System. "Nearly all federal employees and an ever-increasing number of state and local employees" are affected by the Act, he said, and most of them want the right to be politically active "of their own choice and of their own volition." Harris proposed three basic changes in the law and its administra­ tion: • Clearer definition of federal jobs whose incumbents influence policy and "should be continued under restrictions—at least with re­ spect to running for federal political jobs." • Give all other federal employees freedom to "be politically ac­ tive—to be active in parties—even to run for federal office." • Turn back to the states and municipalities the right to determine which of their employees should be restricted. "Nobody questions the desirability" of prohibiting government em­ ployees from using their "official authority or influence for the purpose of trying to affect the results of an election" and protecting them from political pressures from their superiors, he declared. But, Harris pointed out, the jobs of "the great bulk of federal em­ ployees" involve neither administration of policy nor "any sort of political discretion whatever." Further, he declared, "there are criminal statutes" that safeguard workers from political pressures, and "we certainly have no intention of altering or in any way weakening those." * * * Radical right commentator Dan Smoot is running into rough going since the death of his dog food benefactor and radio-TV sponsor. Smoot recently filed suit in Los Angeles against Lewis Food Com­ pany claiming that the pet food firm cancelled his contract to sponsor weekly programs on 50 radio and 36 television stations. Smoot was also cut down recently in a Dallas News editorial which suggested that his super-patriotism has a profit motive. The right winger's radio-TV cancellations came four months after the death of D. B. Lewis, president of Lewis Food and a long-time supporter of right wing causes. Lewis' widow, apparently unconvinced of Smoot's value or by his philosophies, was instrumental in the firing of the former FBI agentturned anti-communist expert. Mrs. Yolanda Lewis has also challenged her husband's will which bequeathed Smoot $1 million to "further his work in publishing and broadcasting." Another $1 million was left to the John Birch Society. Lewis' widow contends that her husband was under "undue influence exercised by Dan Smoot and the John Birch Society." The Dallas News in an editorial attacked hometowner Smoot's tirades against civil rights and raised the question of "whether a man is out to make a fast buck or to serve the country." Frank P. Converse, vice presi­ A new three-year contract pro­ dent of the Operating Engineers viding substantial wage and fringe and business manager since 1939 benefits for 42,000 workers in of state-wide lUOE Local 18, the women's coat and suit indus­ died in Cleveland at the age of try has been ratified by the Ladies 81 after a brief illness. Converse Garment Workers. Shop chair­ joined the union in 1913. He was men from 16 ILGWU locals in elected president of the Cleveland the East voted unanimously to local in 1917 and an lUOE vice approve the agreement which president in 1942. He led the boosts wages 15 per cent in two move to merge six local unions of annual steps. It also provides an portable and hoisting engineers additional paid holiday and a into one state-wide local, which new allowance of $15 a day for now has more than 13,000 mem­ families with small children con­ bers. He was a former lUOE fined in a hospital. The first pay secretary-treasurer. / hike of 10 per cent becomes ef­ fective June 5, and the second of ^ 5 per cent will be paid a year later. Vincent D. Sweeney, pioneer <|> member of the Steelworkers and editor of Steel Labor for 25 years, The American Red Cross an­ died at 67 and was buried after nounced that it has received $10,requiem mass in St. Bernard's 000 from the Steelworkers for the Church, Mt. Lebanon, Pa. He relief of tornado victims in Illi­ had been ill since retirement in nois and Michigan. The donation 1961. Sweeney graduated from was voted by the USWA execu­ Notre Dame University and tive board. The Red Cross re­ served for 15 years as a newsman ported that, since the tornadoes for the former International News Service, the Pittsburgh Press and struck April 21, it has aided other papers. In 1939, John L. nearly 10,000 persons in the two Lewis named him public relations states and that Red Cross crews director for what is now the are still at work on rehabilitation USWA. operations. The American Medical Association pro­ fesses to be deeply concerned with the health of the nation and the sad plight of those whose medical needs far outdistance the ca­ pacity of their pocketbooks to pay for treat­ ment rendered and drugs prescribed. Perhaps a good deal of this so-called con­ cern might be unnecessary if the AMA would —between its untiring efforts to sabotage the effectiveness of Medicare and its mouthing of empty sympathy—conduct a close exami­ nation of its own ranks and get rid of some of the bad apples. Just last month a noted Wisconsin pedia­ trician charged that doctors in the United States perform some 900,000 unnecessary tonsillectomies each year with the resultant needless death of scores of children. It seems to us that such unconscionable behavior on the part of the medical profession as this pretty well eliminates any chance that its voiced concern is sincere. If they can't be on the level in the care of children it appears fairly self-evident that they don't really give a rap about anybody. The ladies come in for more than their share of surgical chiseling, too, as shown by a survey of five hospitals in just three of the 50 states. Of 906 pelvic operations per­ formed on women, the study revealed that 28 per cent were not necessary and 32 per cent more were questionable. If this is the total in only five hospitals, the national av­ erage is likely too staggering to contemplate. Inventing surgery and short-changing the old folks must produce many a thick bank roll for these protesting guardians of Amer­ ica's health and purse, but just to make certain that there is no loose change lying about and being overlooked, the AMA is also right in there pitching against an attempt by Congress to ease the burden of drug prices on the pubhc. A bill is currently before the Senate which, if enacted, would reimburse persons covered by medicare for the reason­ able cost of prescription drugs. The bill en­ courages doctors to prescribe by a drug's generic, or chemical, name rather than by brand names which cost up to 20 times more for the same thing. Mind you, the bill "en­ courages" the practice, it doesn't require it. But even that the AMA won't stand still for and is attacking the measure. The AMA closet could really do with some cleaning. Between fouling up the el­ derly, the children and the mothers and wives, it appears that the only reasonably safe member of the family is Dad. The idea must be that Dad has to be left untouched wherever possible so he can earn the money to pay all the bills. Political Gamesmanship The 1967 Federal Aid to Education Act, battered and watered down by amendments, passed the House, 294-122. In order to keep the education of Amer­ ica's youth out of the arena of partisan politics, the act in its original form required that Federal aid funds not be channeled to local school districts through the states. In­ stead, the local school districts need to get the funds directly from the Federal Gov­ ernment. The amendments tacked onto the 1967 Education Act by the House, have side­ tracked the clear intent of the act, by turn­ ing over various Federal aid programs and their funds to the control of the states. The labor movement and other school aid supporters, must now look to the Senate to strike the destructive amendments from the 1967 Education Act, in order to guarantee that the Federal funds will go where they are needed most; to educate the children of the slums and rural depressed areas. �Page Eight June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG House Passes Aid-to-Education After Key Sections Are Weakened The Great Lakes by Fred Fernen.Secrefary-Treesurer,Greet Lekee WASHINGTON—An amendment-riddled federal aid to education bill passed the House, 294122, and school aid supporters looked to the Senate to patch up some of the holes. Fortunately there were no injuries when the SIU Great LakesAdministration forces, aided by some GOP votes, beat back the principal attack on the bill. This contracted Sylvania was rammed by a Canadian freighter in the was an amendment by Rep- ^ currently being considered by allowed the govermnent to hold St. Clair River. resentative Albert H. Quie (R- hill, We almost had a serious problem because the 572-foot freighter a subcommittee headed by Mrs. up funds, but required that a Minn.) which would have abol­ Green. might have blocked the narrow channel in the river, thus interhearing be held within 90 days. ished direct federal aid to school A somewhat confused House The House did not complete its fcring wi.h the Ptssege of ships she should be fitting out soon. A districts for programs to upgrade adopted a Green amendment re­ three-day debate on the bill until This was avoided and the Coast few of the retired men drop in the education of children from quiring that desegregation guide­ a.m. on May 25. Democratic Guard came in to handle the to see us occasionally and they low-income families. Instead, fed­ lines be applied equally in all 1:40 situation. are always welcome. Thor Lovass eral money would have been states. At the start of the debate, leaders sought an earlier adjourn­ ment to regroup their forces, but Buffalo returned to his job as wheelsman handed over to the states with it appeared that southerners were were outvoted and the' acrithonon the Lakewood. Thor made a The pace of shipping has slowed little control over how and where supporting the move as a means of ious battle over amendments con­ trip to the Coast for awhile. down here. The J. B. Ford is it should he spent. getting rid of guidelines. But as tinued. expected to fit-out shortly. This Frankfort AFL-CIO President George the debate progressed, liberals So battered was the bill that port is trying to get some of the Meany wrote all House members pressed the argument that the ef­ when Shipping has slowed down con­ the Republicans offered a ordinaries and wipers to apply before the vote that "the Quie fect would be to tighten deseg­ final motion siderably here. We are waiting to send the legislation amendment endangers the entire regation standards throughout the back to committee. for calls for non-rated men but Administration concept of federal aid to education nation and the voting blocs were leaders the rated men can get a job. The momentarily considered as worked out—after 20 years of thoroughly mixed. City of Green Bay entered' the going along with the proposal— effort—in the landmark ElemenManitowoc shipyard for repairs especially since the bulk of the bill Civil Rights Setback tary & Secondary Education Act and should be back in service A clear setback for civil rights applied to the fiscal year starting of 1965." shortly. Repairs on the Viking July 1, 1968, and does not affect have been completed and she's The Quie amendment was easily supporters, however, was adoption the coming year's program. ready to go. Crewmen aboard beaten on a 197-168 teller vote. of an amendment by Representa­ But the decision was made to the Grand Rapids registered for But that was almost the only vic­ tive L. H. Fountain (D-N.C.) relief work and jobs on other tory for supporters of the Admin­ preventing the government from send the bill along to the Senate holding up funds from segregated and the recommittal motion was Veno Sausman ships when that vessel went back istration hill. school districts until after an ad­ beaten, 236-180. On this vote, 134 A series of amendments spon­ ministrative hearing on the case. Republicans and 46 Democrats for AB's and firemen or oiler to Manitowoc for additional re­ pairs. sored by Representative ^ith The House passed a similar pro­ voted to kill the bill and 190 ratings. Duluth Green (D-Ore.) applied the Quie vision last year but then accepted Democrats and 46 Republicans We're still waiting for word Shipping has been a little slow "states' rights" approach to other a Senate modification which voted to keep it alive. regarding the James Davidson. for the last few days. Summer sections of the school aid package. is finally here after a cold and "Mini-Quie" Amradment windy spell. Temperatures are The House adopted her "mininow in die 60's. The upgrading Quie" amendment turning over school here helped Lawrence Lathe entire program of develc^ing porte get his FOW endorsement. Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying new teaching techniques—and When the Trans Superior came By Sdney MargdUns carrying 15 per cent of the federal into port; it brought some real school aid funds—^to the states. old timers with her. David Jones, system. This means a 100 per cent loss of Gilbert Porter and Claire Otis This amendment was adopted, Generic Drugs Just as Reliable potency. Some nitroglycerine tablets, used for visited old buddies before ship­ 181-124, despite protests such as A recent pUot survey by the U. S. Food & some heart conditions, failed to disintegrate— ping to India. Earl Sausman and that of Representative Wayne again for a 100 per cent loss of potency. A N. Andrezejeck stopped by the Hays (D-Ohio), who said: "We Drug Administration con&ms that drugs and have federal aid to education he- medicines sold at lower prices under their own batch of phenobarbital tablets were found to hall to say hello. cause the states haven't done the generic or brand names really are as reliable be only 86 per cent of their potency. Cleveland job. Now you want to hand over as similar drugs sold under patented brand The quality variations were especially notice­ Shipping has leveled off to a names. the money to them." able in antihypertensive drugs, antihistamines slow steady pace here. Rated The hill authorizes $3.5 billion Most doctors continue to prescribe the highmen have been scooping up jobs and digitalis. in federal funds for the 1969 fiscal priced brand-name drugs because they find it fast. Seafarers are reminded to Thus, the fear of inferior quality is no longer year, hut the money would have easier to prescribe that way, and also feel more write their Representative in sup­ a valid reason for buying a brand-name drug port of the Ohio Unemployment to he appropriated in separate reassurance about quality. The doctors also instead of the lower-priced generical equivalent. Bill for Seamen. legislation. This year's budget have been encouraged to prescribe by brand request, for example, is far below Actually it never was a valid reason because Don Kapela, Jim Thompson, the amount Congress authorized name by the American Medical Association, the FDA always tended to inspect the smaller Omar Toler and George Karr are which gets a large part of its income from ads last year. producers more closely than the big ones. Too, on the beach and looking for a Other Green amendments by the large drug manufacturers in the AMA ship. the big manufacturers themselves often sell the adopted took away money allo­ Journal. Alpena same drugs under their generic names to other Many retail pharmacists also tend to feel cated to the U.S. Office of Educa­ Shipping has slowed down distributors, for repackaging, at lower prices tion for interstate activities and safer with the brand-name products of the some, but rated men are in de­ than they charge under their brand names. turned it over to the states and large drug manufacturers. In any case, the mand as usual. The salvage oper­ Moreover, the U. S. Government, and large ation struck the Teachers Corps author­ pharmacists must fill the Rx with whatever on the West German freight­ state and municipal purchasers all buy drugs er Nordmeer at Thunder Bay is ization from the hill. The fate of brand the doctor prescribes. Between the two under generic names for their hospitals and nearing a close. Some 700 of the the Teacher Corps now depends of them, about 92 per cent of prescriptions are on its inclusion in the college aid filled by brand-name products. institutions. 900 coils of steel in the holds have Prices of prescription drugs sold under brand been salvaged and the remainder The brand-name manufacturers always have names continue to be much higher than under should be brought up soon with used "safety" and "reliable quality" as one of generic names, although a few have come down the help of good weather. their chief justifications for their much higher Death Benefit Chicago a little since enactment of the Kefauver-Harris prices. Drug Amendments in 1962. For example, Shipping continues good here. But as this writer reported almost two years tetracycline, a frequently-prescribed antibiotic Our affiliates are doing well in ago, mistakes have been found among some of drug, now usually costs at retail 30 to 40 cents organizing with UIW Local 300 the largest manufacturers of the expensive a pill or capsule, compared to the earlier 50 and DUOC cab drivers organic brand-name drugs as well as some of the smaller cents. But the brand-name tetracycline drugs, ers are really doing a fine job. John "Alameda Red" Wulzen companies making generic products. Now, the like Achramycin, still cost about twice as much is in Diamond Springs, Calif. Red FDA pilot study reports that 7.7 per cent of as tetracycline, sold under its own name. claims he will retire next year. drugs sold under generic names, which it had The classic example of price difference is Joe "Pots and Pans" Veno is tested, and 8.8 per cent of those sold under Dexedrin, which sells for around $8 per 100 waiting for a call from the Clip­ brand names, failed to meet acceptable potency tablets, while the generic equivalent, dextro­ per and hopes to spend the rest standards. On the basis of this study, the ge­ amphetamine sulfate, usually costs about $1.20. of the season on her. neric products appear to be even a little more Among others, the brand-name Serpasil sells SIGN LETTBIS reliable. for $6.75 per 100; the generic reserpine, for For obvious reasons the LOG as little as 75 cents. Seconal costs $3.25 per FDA Commissioner James L. Goddard also iChhndt pri^ letters or otlli«^ 100; the generic secobarbital, $1.70. Port Agent Jackie Hall presents has revealed that several of the variations in .hommunications sent by Seafarers Mrs. Eino Antllla with a death potency of vital medicines were rather drastic. A drug like Tedral, often prescribed for unless the author signs his name. benefit check at Duluth hall. One batch of Rutinal-C tablets, an antihyper­ asthma sufferers, costs the retail pharmacist ||v|hcuinstahcerjTO Antillo was a member of the tensive drug, failed to disintegrate under lab­ $24 per 1000. He in turn may retail them in Wkl withhold a signature on Seafarers' Great Lakes District. oratory conditions equivalent to the digestive lots of 100 as $4.50 to $5. YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH �|M*WS•>,.V^ - • June 9, 1967 Page Nine SEAFARERS LOG The about Blue Monday This is the second pari of a SEAFARERS LOG fea­ ture series exploring the seafaring origins of many ex­ pressions commonly used every day by Americans in all walks of life as well as seamen. This series will be continued in future issues of the LOG. ow are ya, ya old son-of-a-gun!" Most of us have been greeted this way by an old ac­ quaintance at one time or another in our lives. But do our jovial, back-slapping friends really know what they are talking about when they call us SON-OF-A-GUN? Probably not! In the days of sailing vessels, merchant ships occasionally put to sea with a woman or two aboard —usually the wives of the captain and first mate, sometimes a passenger. Voyages in the days of sail were often long, sometimes lasting years. Under such conditions, it occasionally developed that a vessel had a pregnant woman aboard at some time during the trip. H Many merchant ships at that time also carried a cannon—for signaling purposes or for protection against pirates. When a woman was aboard in a delicate condition, precautions were taken to let her know when a gun was about to be fired on the deck over her head—^lest the deafening roar echoing through and shuddering the mighty timbers of the vessel frighten her into premature labor. But at times all precautions succumbed to nature, and following the cannon's roar there came the wail­ ing of an infant. If that infant turned out to be male, he might be referred to by the crew—in the privacy of the foc'sle, of course—as a SON-OF-A-GUN. In Britain however, there was another kind of SON-OF*A-GUN. In the British Admiralty, gunners and gunner's mates were of such a rating that in peacetime they were allowed to take their wives along with them on short voyages. Alas, sometimes the voyages proved not quite short enough. On such occasions a new male heir of the gunner or gunner's mate was also referred to—again privately—as a SON-OF-A-GUN. Few of us really object to being called a SONOF-A-GUN; however, our language is rich with epithets of a highly objectionable nature, which provoke a strong reaction on the part of the accused. When referred to by one of these objectionable words or phrases, a man of action might simply LOWER THE BOOM on his adversaiy without further discussion. A more patient man might warn the intemperate speaker to "KNOCK IT OFF" be­ fore taking more direct action. In either case, the phrases had their origins on the high seas. A shipboard troublemaker, loafer or generally undesirable character was taught an unforgettable XL\ lesson when his long-suffering crewmates finally de­ cided to LOWER THE BOOM on him once and for all. Actually, on a small or medium sized sailing vessel, the boom did not even have to be lowered because it was already less than the height of a man's head from the deck. A large timber to which the lower edge of the sail is laced, the aft end of the boom is attached to the deck by a line called the sheet. Under a slack sheet, the boom is free to swing across the deck with the wind like a weathervane when the ship is changing tack. By carefully observing the position of the undesirable crewmember in relation to the position of the boom, and changing tack at the proper mo­ ment, the helmsman with a delicate touch was able to administer a lesson of varying degrees of severity' to the offensive crewmember. A blow from the .aft end of the boom, where its swing was the greatest, could be a real bone-crusher and might sweep the man completely overboard. The severity of the blow decreased proportionately toward the fore end of the boom. On a large square rigged vessel, however, LOWER­ ING THE BOOM on someone actually did involve lowering the boom, because the only one available was the spanker boom directly above the poop, which normally stood high enough to clear the heads of anyone on the poop. The term KNOCK IT OFF goes even further back —back to the ancient days of the rowing slave galleys. In order to keep the oarsmen rowing in unison and achieve the greatest power and forward propul­ sion from their efforts, a man was assigned to keep time for them by beating with a wooden mallet on a hardwood block. When he was about to give the oarsmen a rest, he would indicate the fact wHth a special knock on the block. With this signal the oarsmen were KNOCKED OFF, and were free to ship their oars and rest. Another term, IN THE DOG HOUSE, which we use today to indicate that someone is in a very uncomfortable position, also had its origin aboard the slave ships of the early 1800's. Unexpectedly, it was the ships' officers who invariably wound up IN THE DOG HOUSE. Slaving was a highly profitable business. More­ over, masters and shipowners engaging in that un­ savory trade were often of an excessively greedy nature. In order to realize the maximum possible profits from each voyage, slave ship masters did their utmost to pack aboard as many of these unfortunate people as possible—stowing them even in the officers' quarters. As a result the officers slept in makeshift wooden shelters resembling dog houses that were rigged on the poop deck and were extremely uncomfortable in any weather. They were lucky, however, that these slave ships were not square riggers. Sleeping on the poop deck of a square rigger would have been extremely dangerous in heavy seas as well as uncomfortable—and because of this danger we got the term POOPED, which we now use to indicate that we are too tired to do another thing—in effect that we are disabled. Perched above the broad, square stern of a square rigger, the poop deck was always in danger when there was a heavy sea because the square stem would not divide an oncoming sea as would a pointed end. Thus a heavy following sea might climb up and over the stern and wash off every animate and inanimate object on the poop. Tn such an event the vessel was effectively disabled because it lost its helmsman— among other things. It had been POOPED. When a person says he is POOPED, one of the symptoms of his condition is that he feels LISTLESS —too tired to go anywhere or do anything. This is another word that had its origins on the high seas in the days of sail. When there was a fair breeze blowing and the sails were set and blown out rock-hard by the wind pro­ pelling the ship through the water, the wind pressime on the weather side of the sails would cause the vessel to list to leeward as she knifed or plowed through the waves—depending on her hull shape and cargo. But when there was no wind the vessel would stand straight (and still) in the sea with no list and making no progress—not going anywhere. She was LISTLESS. The wind in the days of sailing ships figured heavily in another expression which we use today— SAILING CLOSE TO THE WIND. When this is said about someone, it implies that he is taking chances or playing a long-shot. If he wins the re­ wards could be big, but the venture might easily end in disaster. When a ship is sailing CLOSE TO THE WIND, she is close-hauled, holding a course as near to the direction from which the wind is coming as possible. The reward of sailing a vessel CLOSE TO THE WIND is that of maintaining as direct a course as possible to her destination and thus arriving sooner. The danger, especially for fore-and-aft rigged vessels, is that she might easily get close enough to the direction from which the wind was coming to have the wind on the wrong side of her sails, head directly into it "and be helpless, without any headway. This is a condition called "being in irons" when it hap­ pened to a fore-and-aft rigger. With a good helmsman, a square rigger might sail as close as seven points to the wind. The same helms­ man might be able to safely hold a fore-and-aft rigger as close as four points to the wind. When a square rigger sailed too close to the wind and came into such a position where the wind was pressing on the sails directly backward against the mast, the vessel was said to have been TAKEN ABACK. Suddenly stopped in the sea, without head­ way, the vessel was in danger of being dismasted, capsized, or both, depending on the weather. TAKEN ABACK is another expression which has survived to this very day, and is used to describe an experience in which you have been suddenly stopped dead in your tracks, mentally or physically and are temporarily helpless and unable to react. o This feature is to be continued in a future issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. �Page Ten June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Cost off Drugs Cited as 'Heavy Burden' Gov't Panel to Study Legislation Expanding Medicare Drag Coverage WASmNGTON—A special task force has been established by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, in response to President Johnson's directive that an "immediate and comprehensive study be undertaken on the problems of including the cost of prescription drugs under Medicare." Drug prices have risen to where they now represent 15 to duct than cities buying drugs un­ Monopoly subcommittee of the Senate's Select Committee on 20 percent of the medical care der their generic names. The witnesses were different and Small Business. The committee costs of the nation's elderly. the senators were different, but the doesn't have legislative powers. It Prices for prescription drugs are testimony was an echo of 1959 can't act on bills. But it can in­ so high that "the elderly all too and 1960, when the late Sen. vestigate and turn the spotlight of often must choose between having Estes Kefauver (D-Tenn.) presided publicity on legislation before other committees. enough to eat and getting medica­ at similar hearings. Kefauver's probe eventually The Pharmaceutical Manufac­ tion they need to keep alive," the turers Association and the Ameri­ led to legislation correcting some National Council of Senior Citi­ can Medical Association have of the abuses in the marketing of zens testified recently at Senate drugs, but a powerful combine of centered their attacks on two bills hearings. manufacturers and doctors block­ designed to encourage prescrip­ Senators had heard testimony ed any action to force down tions by generic names. that cities which buy brand-name prices. Senator Joseph M. Montoya drugs for their municipal hospitals The new effort is being mounted (D-N.M.) and 21 co-sponsors have and welfare programs pay up to by Senator Gaylord Nelson (D- introduced a bill to reimburse 40 times more for the same pro- Wis.). Nelson is chairman of the persons covered by medicare in­ surance for the "reasonable" cost of prescription drugs. Based on a bill by former Senator Paul H. Douglas (D-Ill.), it would base payments on the lowest cost at which the drug can be purchased, as a means of encouraging physi­ cians to prescribe by generic name. Senator RusSfell B. Long (DLa.) has a bill that would require drugs purchased under federallyfinanced programs to be the low­ est-priced products meeting qual­ ity standards set by a committee of government, medical and phar­ maceutical experts. Opening witness before the Nel­ son subcommittee was William F. Haddad, head of a New York citizens committee and a former official of the poverty program. Haddad cited dramatic savings made by New York City, which buys drugs for hospitals and wel­ fare programs under generic names, over prices paid by cities that buy by brand names. Gulf Shipping Menaced By Off-Shore Oil Rigs Screamin Mimi Being Tested As Distress Call A new hazard to navigation towers above waters of Gulf of Mexico. These pillars, built by Humble oil, stand 238 feet above the water. Offshore oil derricks are becoming so numerous that the Coast Guard has had to devise safe passage routes into the Gulf. At night and in bad weather, they pose a great danger to ships sailing in the Gulf. NEW ORLEANS—A sharp in­ crease in the number of accidents caused by off-shore oil rigs and similar marine structures in the Gulf of Mexico ha& prompted the United States Coast Guard to step up its efforts to protect shipping in the Gulf waters off Louisiana and Texas. The Coast Guard's Eighth Dis­ trict here has recently intensified its campaign to keep mariners in­ formed on the location of some 7,000 artificial "islands" and "reefs" which present a continu­ ally shifting hazard to navigation. Tbe "islands" consist of off-shore oil drilling equipment—^fixed plat­ form rigs, ship-hulled rigs, proc­ essing and storage platforms, etc. —and are scattered throu^out the bays and bayous. In the past, the Coast Guard has been Instrumental in the cre­ ation of so-called "fairways" for shipping which are kept clear of oil rigs. These channels are two miles wide and extend from the entrance to a port out into deep water. Now new cause for concern has been brought about by the ever-increasing number of wells farther off shore which have been depleted and capped under water. These inactive wells are of heavy steel construction and could se­ verely damage ships that ran into them. With the line of well structures moving farther out to sea—some as far as 70 miles—^the Coast Guard has called for the creation of of additional fairways running parallel with the coast to connect with the access channels. At pres^ ent, vessels must sail costly and unreasonable distances straight out to sea to be sure of safe passage, the CG points out. The universally-known distress call of "Mayday" will be replaced by a "Mimi" call if a recently-de­ veloped device dubbed the "Screamin' Mimi" lives up to ex­ pectations. A Maritime Distress Tone Gen­ erator with a shrill electronic voice to cut through interference and clear the air for distress calls, the "Screamin' Mimi" is designed to alleviate the problem of a dis­ tress call at sea going unheard be­ cause of the heavy radio traffic and constant noise on the dis­ tress frequency. The device electronically gen­ erates alternating tones of 1300 cycles per second and 2200 cycles per second, broadcasting a pene­ trating sound of "Mimi Mimi Mimi" that cuts through radio traffic with immediate identifica­ tion and recognition. The sound would automatically trigger alarm systems installed in Coast Guard installations. The Maritime Distress Tone Generator is a transistorized unit weighing under three pounds that contains its own battery power supply. The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area Jimmy Sumpter finally gave up a shore billet in New Orleans to get back to salt air again. Jimmy saw sea duty last on the Sapphire Gladys. He is now looking for the first steward's job to hit the big board. He also feels good returning to New Orleans after some time up north. Seafarer Henry Germain has ^ a wide variety of sailing prefer­ Mariner as chief electrician. John ences: Northern Europe, the Med­ has been a Seafarer for 25 years. Another twenty-year veteran is iterranean, or Vietnam. Henry Oscar Ferguson, just back from is originally from Tampa but for Vietnam. Oscar is visiting his the time being he is shipping from family in Richton, Miss, and is New Orleans. He last sailed as smokingroom steward on the Del looking for a FWT job. Samuel Mar. M. M. Martin is a seafarer Soloman spent some time on the from the country parish of Liv­ Transhartford as steward and the ingston. He hails from the fair veteran of 20 years at sea did a Louisiana city of Springfield. Mar­ fine job. Harold (Tadpole) Lawrence is tin just returned from the West another SIU old pro. His last ship Coast where he was riding the was the Claiborne. He plans to Vietnam supply line on the Enid ship out again after a short rest. Victory. Ted Jemlgan was recently rid­ Houston ing the waves as dayman on the Many oldtimers are back try­ Penn Sailor. Ted is looking for ing to help out, especially on the a bosun's slot and is ready to go Vietnam run, and R. E. Walker anywhere, anytime. Seafarer Joe is no exception. A veteran of Cave is a familiar face to New the Deck Department, he's look­ Orleans seafarers having sailed ing for a long Vietnam run. Most from this Gulf port for over Seafarers here are shipping out as twenty years. His last stint at sea soon as they come in the door, was aboard the Del Oro as car­ and R. E. said that's fine with him. penter. Joe is looking for a good R. T. Yeager is recovering from three-month trip, preferably to an illness and his many friends Vietnam. hope he is out of drydock fast. Mobile An oldtimer, R. T. has sailed from Jack Trosclalr, an SIU veteran Houston for many years, recently who has shipped out of the Gulf as bosun. area for twenty Shipping in the port of Houston years, just com­ has picked up so much that Sea­ pleted a four- farers here can come in and pick month trip to the job of their choice. Vietnam aboard Ships that paid off here recently the Transbart- were the New Yorker, Observer, ford. Jack ships Sabine, City of Alma, Choctaw, as bosun and is Norina, C. S. Norfolk, Penn looking for an­ Transporter and the Tamara other ship after Guilden. Trosclalr getting reacTaxi drivers are still out on quainted with his family. strike here and are picketing Bell Lotus Stone enjoyed his four- Cabs and Yellow Cabs. So please month voyage aboard the Topa remember this when coming into Topa, sailing as AB. He's about Houston and use only union cabs. Many Seafarers have devoted ready for another trip and is scan­ their own time to help the taxi ning the boards at the hall. John Cantrell, visiting friends drivers. Among them are T. Deand w^ing to ship out, recently bolssere, Red Hansen, J. Chest­ finished a trip aboard the Alcoa nut and J. Thornton. Latin American Nations Cited ffMoff Seizure of US Fishermen Is Subject of Proposed House Bill WASHINGTON—House hearings on a bill aimed at halting the illegal seizure of American fishermen on the high seas have been postponed pending the completion of meetings now underway in Latin America." ^ Representative Thomas M. U. S. Government reimbursed the Felly (R-Wash.), author of the owners of American vessels for bill, said the hearing will be re­ more than $83,000 in fines ille­ scheduled the week of June 19. gally levied against them following their seizure on the high seas. "The Under the proposed legislation additional economic loss incurred the President would be compelled by our fishermen detained in Latin to cut off foreign aid to any coun­ American ports for which there try which refuses to reimburse the presently is no reimbursement has United States for fines imposed il­ been even greater," Pelly added. legally on our fishermen in inter­ In putting the hearing off from national waters. May 22 and 23, Representative "In the last 15 years, Latin John D. Dingell (D-Mich.), Chair­ American nations have seized and man of the Subcommittee on detained more than 80 tuna vessels Fisheries and Wildlife Conserva­ of the United States," Pelly said. tion which will conduct the ses­ "Last year alone, 14 of our fishing sions, said that an important meet­ vessels were seized and subjected ing is taking place among several to fines imposed by Columbia, Latin American countries and its Ecuador and Peru." outcome will be of importance to During 1966, he stated, the the subcommittee. �June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Old Shipmates Aboard the Del Sud ' "Everything is running smoothly at present and there are no beefs worthy of the name, and we have a great crew. That was the report of Relf Huddleston, ship's and deck delegatp on the Fairisle (Pan Oceanic). Ira Brown, ship's treasurer, writes that the "traditional voyage barbecue with charcoal steaks and cool re- ^ freshments" was held recently but all hands are happy with the ment came in for praise for their in Danang, Vietnam. "All hands trip. fine food and "a job well done," participated in the feast," Brown Meeting chairman B. Hoffman said. The Seafarers reported that Ship's delegate Andrew Morales wrote. The Seafarers all worked "the food was real had words of praise for his fellow well together and "everybody did good," and was Seafarers aboard a good job," he reported. enjoyed by one the Steel Appren­ and all. Special tice (Isthmian). compliments went In a special report to the LOG, "As a ship's dele­ to the Steward gate, I am proud Lynden A. Webber, Meeting Sec­ Department for retary aboard the to tell all the the steaks, which Commander (Ma­ crewmembers that were done to per­ rine Carriers), re­ this is one of the fection. The crew ported that a vote best bunch of Sea­ Brown is reported to be of thanks went Farrand farers I have ever enjoying their new television set to "a good galley been with," Mo­ very much. Brother John New­ rales reported. Meeting secretary crew and messman was given a vote of thanks Paul Lopez reminded the crew men." The Stew­ for his work in getting a television not to forget to declare all sou­ ard Department, set for the crew. BuUard reports, is "su­ venirs. Meeting chairman John perb." During the Farrand reported that the ship's treasury totals $25. The Steward good and welfare portion of a A! Loguides, ship's treasurer on Department did a topnotch job, shipboard meeting, presided over the Madaket (Waterman), reports all Logs and mail arrived on time by Meeting Chairman Ralph Bol­ that the treasury and there were no beefs and only lard, it was decided to check out was raided for a few hours disputed overtime. A the ice machine. $28 for television smooth payoff was enjoyed in repairs. A balance New York. of $9 remains Congratulations were in order ^ and meeting sec­ for two Seafarers aboard the Jack Dolan, who is known to retary T. Kubecka Platte recently, Meeting Chairman stated that the his friends and shipmates as "Saki J. W. Corcoran Jack," has been membersh i p reported. William sailing as Second Stankiewicz pledged to donate J. Long's wife Electrican aboard money to the gave birth to a the Bowling ship's fund. A. Stankiewicz was daughter while Green. Brother elected ship's delegate. Seafarers Barney SwearinDolan, who writes were reminded not to over-load gen celebrated his that he is work­ the washing machine and to see birthday. A cake ing with a very department delegates, not top-side, was baked for good Chief Elecin regard to beefs. him, Corcoran Dolan Corcoran ti'ician from writes. Meeting whom he learns Secretary Coy Hendricks writes Ralph Taylor, ship's delegate a lot, is a veteran member of the that a vote of thanks was extended on the Del Oro (Delta), reported SIU and had previously sailed as to the Deck Department for the to the LOG that a Chief Steward. fine job they did keeping the ship the recent trip ^ clean. Deck delegates report Juan S. Rueda, meeting secre­ everything is fine except for a few was "a swell voy­ age in good old tary and Chief Steward aboard hours disputed overtime in the the San Juan engine room. SIU style." The (Hudson), r eSeafarers are ported that in the looking forward years he has been to the payoff in "The thought that perhaps we sailing this was New Orleans. the best crew of helped materially in bringing this Grice Meeting chair­ troubled world Seafarers he's man Stan Grice into some sort of shipped with. B. reports that Steward W. H. Sim­ order is worth the Hoffman, ship's mons thanked the crew "for a effort," V. E. Hoffman delegate, "is a fine trip," with all Seafarers doing Monte, meeting very good brother a fine job. Simmons' department chairman aboard turned out top chow, Grice wrote. and does a good job," Rueda re­ the Steel Seafarer Some disputed overtime reported ported. The Steward Depart(Isthmian) wrote in regard to the Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No, 5 n.2.. prospect of anWilloughby ^,ther trip to the Vietnam war zone. Meeting sec­ retary P. C. Willoughby reported that the only beef is some dis­ puted overtime in the Deck De­ partment. More books have been ordered for the ship's library. ^1/ The latest crop of graduates of the SlU's Entry Rating Lifeboat Class recently graduated. Kneeling (l-r) are: R." Rose, R. Vin­ son, T. Croce, F. Moyer, R. Rems, J. Bacher, L. Bieble, R. Larmour, and P. Ryzenga. Seated are: J. Luongo, S. Hord, R. Alvarez, D. McTernan, E. Dissinger, J. Yelich, R. Thompson, and C. Decker. Standing are: D. Williams, J. Wynn, A. Alfaro, R. Turner, T. Decker, R. Randle, T. McDermott, M. Maddox, and R. McDaniel. if 4 ^ •> i 4'-.' mMhk i"f " '• - J • Capt. VV'arren E. Wyman (left), a former Seafarer, looks apprecia­ tively at the huge cake made for him during Captain's Night aboard the Del Sud (Delta). Standing with him is the cake crea­ tor, Chief Baker Michael J. Dunn. The two men are old shipmates, having served aboard the Del Sud together in 1949. Captain Wyman was the ship's Bosun then, and subsequently worked his way to Cap­ tain. Brother Dunn is also ship's delegate. The recent Captain s Night was held as the ship approached Bridgetown in the Barbados. SAGAMORE HILL (Victory Carriers), April 2—Chairman. Milton Trotman; Secretary, Francis R. Napoli. $19.60 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment deleBates. Brother John Dunne was elected to serve as ship's delegate. TRANSEASTERN (Hudson Water­ ways), April 1—Chairman, M. B. Elliott; Secretary, M. B. Elliott. Motion was made that all ships under SIU contract have air conditioning. No beefs reported by department delegates. BELOIT VICTORY (Metro Petroleum), April 9—Chairman, William Logan; Sec­ retary, Richard D. Runkle. Request clari­ fication regarding 8-4 watch in engine department, in port and at sea. Repairs on last repair list were not completed. Ship should be sprayed for roaches. CUBA VICTORY (Alcoa), January 22—Chairman, A. E Bourgot; Secretary, W. J. Miles. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Ship's delegate re­ ported that everything is going along line. Discussion about money draws on OT. Letter written to headquarters but no reply received as yet. PLATTE (Platte Transport), Decem­ ber 4—Chairman, J. W. (Corcoran; STCretary. Coy R. Hendricks. A few repairs still have to be completed, otherwise everything is fine. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother William J. Long became the proud father of a daughter, Brenda. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done, also to the deck department for cleaning up and making the decks liveable. DEL NORTE (Delta), April 9—Chair­ man, Andrew A. McCloskey; Secretary, Biil Kaiser. $98.86 in ship's fund. $595.85 in movie fund. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to Brother Kennedy, ship's dele­ gate, for a job well done. Engine depart­ ment is in need of cold water drinking fountain. No beefs reported and every­ thing is running smoothly. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), April 6—Chairman, Fred Meinerth; Sec­ retary, Raymond Perry. $21.00 in ship's STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), De­ cember 10—Chairman, Jesse L. Green ; Secretary, Willard Mulling. One man paid off under nwtual consent in Co­ lombo, Ceylon, due to illness. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department concern­ ing delayed sailing. Vote of thanks to steward department for the good meals, especially the fine Thanksgiving Day dinner. All departments were given a vote of thanks for their good conduct aboard ship. DEL CAMPO (Delta). February B— Chairman, J. R. Alsobrook; Secretary, D. G. Chaiin. Brother B. R. Smith was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. DEL CAMPO (Delta). March 12— Chairman, P. Martinez; Secretary, D. G. Chadn. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. TRANSHUDSON (Hudson Waterways), March 11—Chairman. A. J. Karr; Secre­ tary, T. O. Rainey. Brother Clayton L. Engelund was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Feb­ ruary 26—Chairman, W. Newson; Secre­ tary. None. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. $34.00 in ship's fund. Motion made that if ship is laid up in drydock for repairs in Japan, officials be contacted regarding air-condi­ tioner being installed on ship. Also that money be available to send cablegram to SIU representative requesting him to meet ship in Yokuska upon arrival there. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), March 29—Chairman, W. Newson ; Secretary, None. Ship's delegate states that he met SIU representative aboard ship, and everything is O.K. $34.00 in ship's fund. fund. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Repair list being made up. DEL NORTE (Delta), March 5—Chair­ man, Andrew A. McCloskey: Secretary, Bill Kaiser. $101.86 in ship's fund and $277.85 in movie fund. Department dele­ gates reported no beefs. PETROCHEM (Valentine), April 9— Chairman, P. F. Payne; Secretary, J. E. Townsend. No disputed OT and no beefs reported. Motion made to have food plan representative come aboard to see that proper stores are put on ship. DEL CAMPO (Delta), April 2—Chair­ man, Paul R. Smith; Secretary, D. G. Chafin. Brother Paul R. Smith resigned as ship's delegate but was re-elected to serve again. Deck department extended a vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for doing a fine job. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), March 12—Chairman, John Farone; Secretary, H. (Tiny) Kennedy. Brother Frank Presti was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Discussion held about the washing machine—to be checked in Japan. Seafarers on the Del Alba (Del­ ta) might be away from New Or- , Editor, LOGL I leans but the J75 Fourth Ave I cooking doesn't Brookiyn, N. Y. It232 g show it, thanks to Chief Cook I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my ij Leslie Burnett I name on your mailing list, (print information) I and Chief Stew­ ard Paul Franco. i i NAME Meeting chairman I William Cousins 1 STREET ADPRESS fe _ _ wrote that BurBurnett J CITY STATE ZIP.-..-.,, \ New Orleans hall looking for a 2 TO AVOID DUPLICATION; if you are an old subscriber and have a change .>f job, "but found his way to the West Coast and now we are get­ ting some of that good shrimp gumbo and southern fried chicken. • A. i} y �June 9. 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve Father and Son Make Trip Together; Plan to Sail as SlU Team in Future Many Seafarers have favorite shipmates—men they like to sail and work with—but two Seafarers, Frank Melvin King, 51, and George E. King, 29, who sail together frequently are ratfier unique, for they are father and son. The SIU has at least two other family teams, but they consist of brothers. ormr u The Kings are one of the few th* tlmtiim »f th father and son teams in the SIU. "My father's going to sea in­ iMiMt in4 Uf(ti fluenced me," George told the nborthiRtlitloni B«ir4 LOG. The two Kings first started sailing together while George was still in college. George attended three state schools in his native Georgia. He began at Georgia Southwest Col­ lege, transferred to Georgia State College at Atlanta, and finally got his degree in business administra­ tion from the University of Georgia in 1960. Today the senior King sails in the engine room as a FWT, while George holds an OS rating. "I picked the Deck Department be­ Frank M. King, 51 (left), and his 29-year-old son George, one of the cause I like the outdoors," George few father and son teams in the SIU sail together as much as told the LOG. "I don't like being they can. Frank sails in the Engine dept., George in the Deck dept. closed in," he added. George did give the engine room a try, but Seafarer last November. Shortly Kings plan to sail together as after the two sailed together on much as they can in the future. found it too confining. the Steel Scientist (Isthmian), "It's a good situation, sailing with Frank King joined the SIU in bound for a five-month trip to the my father," says George. New York. His son became a Far East and back. The two The Kings live in Zebulon, Ga., about 50 miles south' of Atlanta. "Mom," Mrs. Grace King, takes care of the home front while her husband and son are at sea. Frank King got his first taste of the sea when he joined the , Navy a few days after Pearl Har­ Aaron Jenkins, bom April 13, Wey Feng Chii% bora April bor. He served as a gunner aboard 1967, to the Donald E. Jenkins, 20, 1967, to the Wong K. Chings, merchant ships. One of his ships So. Webster, Ohio. San Francisco, California. was torpedoed and sunk 319 miles ^ south of Capetown, South Africa. Frank Auerswald, born May 3, There were only two survivors, Brenda Kay Milne, born Febru­ 1967, to the Frank Auerswalds, Frank and the ship's carpenter. ary 3, 1967, to the Thomas A. Deptford, New Jersey. The two were picked up by a Milnes, Mobile, Alabama. British freighter, after drifting in Loretta Foster, born May 5, a lifeboat for 16 days. "That Erik Stannard, born April 12, 1967, to the Ellis G. Fosters, Jr., freighter that picked us up was 1967, to the George J. Stannards, Belhaven, N. Carolina. the best looking ship I ever saw," Perrysburg, Ohio. Brother King reminisces. After his stint in the Navy, the David Watts, bora December elder King worked in sawmills and Mona and Monica Odom, bora 24, 1966, to the Allan T. Watts', then went into the lumber busi­ March 24, 1967, to the Rudolph Baltimore, Md. ness. Whatever time he didn't de­ Odoms, Huntington, New York. — <!> — vote to his business or his family, Lesley Ann Williams, born No­ he spent fishing. "But," he laughs, Peter Murphy, bom April 12, vember 19, 1966, to the Walter "the game warden got so rough 1967, to the Edward J. Murphys, Williams', Gretna, Louisiana. I had to give it up." Buffalo, New York. With an eye to the future, he Natalie Ennis, bora January 21, hopes to attend the SIU's Deck Vincent KeUy, born April 17, 1967, to the TTiomas E. Ennis', Officer Upgrading School in the near future. 1967, to the Vincent Kellys, Rose Philadelphia, Pa. Tree Media, Pa. SIU ARRIVALS Lifeboat Class No. 178 Chad Evans CilHIriw, born April 22, 1967, to the Norman Gillikins, New Orleans, La. ^ Rebecca Callahan, bora March 4, 1967, to the George E. Callahans, St. Louis, Mo. Joanne Lynch, bora March 6, 1967, to the Roy Lynchs, La Follette, Tenn. \I> Judy Lynn Ihiskill, bora March 31, 1967, to the Millard J. Driskills, Berwick, La. ^ i Belinda Scoper, bora March' 10, 1967, to the Charles J. Scopers, Lake Arthur, La. To The Editor: In the first three and a half months of the 90th Congress, the number of bills proposing an independent maritime agen­ cy has reached the figure of 80. This record number of bills, all proposing similar legislation, means that Congress has an en­ tirely different attitude than many administration officials who wish the merchant marine buried somewhere in the Trans­ portation Department. Last year, the House voted 260 to 117 to exclude the Mari­ time Administration from the new Transportation Depart­ ment The SIU aiid the Maritime Trades Department have done wonderful work in bringing home to Congress the impor­ tance of the American mer­ chant marine. May they keep up the good work. Harold M. Dnj^an — 4^ Congressman Lauds Seafarers Good WIN To The Betor: In reading the March 31st issue of the Seafarers Log, I noted the article about my good • friend, Abe Handleman. It is gratifying to note Jhat after his many years of devoted and tire­ less efforts on behalf of others, Abe is finally receiving some small measure of recognition for his deeds. He has always given of himself freely and selflessly to aid the fight against polio or any other cause that would benefit the needy. Therefore, I know I speak for all of his friends here in Balti­ more, especially my staff and myself, who have shared the benefits of his labors, when I say "Good Luck Abe" during yomr recuperative period and may you soon be well enough to resume your activities. May I thank the LOG fot their kind words about Abe and may I extend best wishes to your staff and readers. Edward A. Gannatz, M.C. (The writer is a memlMr of Congress, representing the Tldrci Congresshmal District in Mtoyiand. Abe Handleman was hospitalized in the Staten Island USPHS Hospital recently for an operation. A few days after being declared fir for dafy, he shi^piri ont E, Note.) ^ Shares Credit With Others James Reed, bom April 10, 1967, to the Ronald D. Reeds, Mamou, La. Robot Lee Powdl, bora March 27, 1967, to the Robert Powells, Mannington, W. Va, Congressmen Back Merchant Marine The 178th graduating class of the SIU Lifeboat School now hold their Coast Guard lifeboat endorsements, a necessity for obtain­ ing an AB's ticket. Seated (l-r) are: F. Dailey, A. Hartwell, F. Cata­ lanotto, and G. King. Standing are Instructor Dick Hall, M. Weisberg, J. Parris, T. Howell, and Instructor Ami Bjornsson. The EditOR ' I wish to point out that in ^your article in the May 12 issue much credit niust be given to several other men who helped form the emergency squad on the Margarett Brown. (The article related how Seafarer Dave Tuck and three officers climbed into the engine room of the Margarett Brown after fit was hit by an explosion sav­ ing the life ^farer Ed iDunmoor and the ^hip as well. -Ed. Note.) Pete Brevas gave the initial signal to the Master, Carl F. Bariiett, ^ the g^erai aiaim to be sounded; Had it not been Pete Prevas, Dick Whitley^ | Virgil Lambert, and John Scully | our Bosun, helped to form the emergency squad and came down into the engine room at a time when even we ourselves were notSsure the immediate danger was eliminated. Am­ brose White's help was also in­ valuable. I might say that my late father, who being a Chief Engi­ neer and a past member of MEBA, taught my brother and I that where the need of an­ other is greater than ours, we must act accordingly. As it was, I had friends down there and their needs were greater than my own at that instant; to have LETTERS To The Editor done less towards ihem would have been a disservice. It is men like Pete, Dick, Ambrose, Virgil, John, the Chief from the H^oosier State, Roy Boyett, and its First Engi­ neer, E. Neelson, that I would be very proud to sail with and have as shipmates. These men have shown where their duty lies first and foremost to those who they call shipmates. I may never see any of them again but God bless them all, wherever they might sail. Dave *^068" Tuck — 4>- U.S. Maritime Should Get Share To The Editor: World trade has doubled since 1959, helped in large measure by constantly declining tariff barriers. The important thing about the recently 'con­ cluded Kennedy Round of tar­ iff negotiations is that it is the biggest tariff reduction ever, and all but guarantees the con­ tinuance of a basic momentum toward expanding trade. Everyone, including Ameri­ can businessmen, seems happy about the reduced tariffs. The typical American business reacP tion is that our economy will benefit from easier access to foreign markets. The picture is indeed a rosy one, except for one factor-— our moribund merchant marine. At this point in our nation's economic history, when it is ah odds-on bet that the Kennedy Round will help foreign trade grow at even a faster rate ffian it has during the past decade/ our merchant marine should be expanding to carry our share of our foreign trade. If the merchant marine isn't expanded, the percentage of our nade carried by American ships will decline far below the pitiful eight per cent which is the curretd figure. We are living in an ever shnhking "vrvrld, and' the ships of the world are helping to make our planet one united community. The United States merchant marine must play it| Right now we import abpth «s much as we export. A greatly funded inerchant hidrihe that woiW^ ntosii pt:<;,pur, would'be good �Jane 9, 1967 SEAFARERS FINAL DEPARTURES Robert Meyers, 42: Brother Meyers died on February 16, In Erie, N. Y. He was the victim of a building col­ lapse. Born in Ashland, Wise. Meyers made his home in that city. He joined the SIU Great Lakes District in De­ troit. A member of the Engine De­ partment, he shipped as Fireman. He was last employed by the Tomlinson Steamship Lines. Sur­ viving is a brother, Kenneth Mey­ ers of Superior, Wise. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ashland, Wise. Clarence Gardner, 61: Brother Gardner died aboard the Colum­ bia Victory on June 8, 1966, from a cerebral hemorrhage. He sailed as a Chief Steward. Seafarer Gardner was born in Tennessee and lived in Paris, Tenn. He joined the Union in Savannah, Georgia. He is survived by his step-daugh­ ter, Mary Ann Gardner of Paris. Brother Gardner's body was re­ turned to Paris from Antwerp, Belgium, for burial. John D. Raines, 44: Brother Raines died of a heart attack in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital, after an illness of several days. A native of Ala­ bama, he joined the SIU in the port of Mobile, in 1958. At the time he was em­ ployed by the Bay Towing and Dredging Co., as a deckhand. He is survived by his father, Bular Raines, and a sister, Mrs. Marzett Raines Johnson. Francis Chase, 61: Brother Chase died in Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, on March 11. He was born in Balti­ more and made his home in that dty. Chase join­ ed the SIU in New York City. He was a mem­ ber of the Deck Department and sailed as AB, Bosun and Carpenter. His last ship was the Geneva. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Balti­ more. Surviving are a brother, Walter of Sommerville, Mass., and a sister. Rose Graybill of Balti­ more. <I> Joseph Camp, 51: Brother Camp died of pneumonia at the USPHS Hospital in Seattle on March 26. He was born in Geor­ gia and made his home in Seattle. Seafarer Camp joined the SIU in the port of New York and sailed in the Engine Department. He held the rating of Electrician. His last vessel was the Eliza. Brother Camp was buried at the Butterworth Family Mortuary, Seattle. NAME AMOUNT DUE Abdullah, A. H. AdantuT J. N. Addinqton, Homer Aiunsion, A. A. Backman, Donald W. BIngenhaimer, J. P. Boatnar, R. Brian, k. E. BrIHon, E. G. Brown, J. P. Brown, J. P. Brown, Paul W. Brunkar, C. C. Byars, J. Byars, J. Carter, F. Cllna, J. E. Cooper, C. Corns, k. Cousins, W. M. Craig, D. E. Crawford, Arnold Crouch, Bobble G. Cumlngham, W. N. Davis, M. C. Davis, M. Jv Da Area, R. Dabolsslara, R. P. DeSllva, H. Diplatro, Jamas J. Dolan, J. Dolan, John V. Dowd, O. Dunne, A. Dunne, A., Jr. Falgoust, M. J. Falgoust, M. J. Favalora, R. Felix, H. M. FIrlla, L. FItton, Lewis Forest, Jackson Garrecht, Ronald Garrecht, Ronald J. Glamboll, L. A. Glchenko, M. Gonyea, Earl E. Goutlerrei, H. J., Jr. Greaux, L. Graaux, L. F. $ 8.9i 17.62 15.89 .01 18.76 33.44 21.14 7.33 17.35 103.08 4.73 3.62 18.37 5J6 1.12 .49 .70 4.32 52.29 5.14 16.03 43.00 137.04 352 .48 1.98 -37.97 36.90 2.80 3.00 15.02 .75 .48 198.47 4.44 13.87 1.56 5.38 3.76 24.97 11.07 23.09 6.00 31.67 16.03 66.18 13.57 .48 29.28 George Fossett, 65: Seafarer Fossett died on Oct. 30, 1966, while sailing aboard the Transastern. He died aboard the ship while in the vi­ cinity of Subic Bay. A member of the Engine De­ partment, he held the rating of FOWT. Born in Cumberland, Md., he lived in Catonsville, Md. and joined the SIU in Balti­ more. Fossett is survived by his sister, Dorothy Meese, of Balti­ more. The body was returned to , the United States for burial. NAME AMOUNT DUE Hachey, L. W. Hair, Geo. Hanson, Karl Hans Hashagen, G. Hendrick, D. Hirablis, S. N. Holsebus, Marian Holt, P. S. Huckeba, J. J. Huckeba, J. J., Jr. Hulsebus, Marian M. Jackson, G. R. Jardtna, W. S. Johnson, A. Johnson, William H. Johnson, Wm. Knight, R. C. Labua, Thomas V. Laavall, W. L. Laklvil^ Alfred Lines, i. O. Little, Wm. Lockarman, W. Lyons, A. Mathiws, T. J. Maxwell, K. J. Mcblova, F. 5. McAuliffa, W. A. Ill McClintic, William McHale, Martin McKenna, R. McKsnna, R. P. Mendoza, Ernest Messerall, Bobby L. Mitchell, Willie L. Montgomery, D. R. Moreland, Dennis Myers, Jake Nelson, E. Nelson, W. A. O'Sullivon, R. P. Oswinkle, Wm. A. Owens, R. J. Owens, Robert J. Owens, Wm. Page, R. G. Page, R. G. Patino, J. Payne, H. A. 13.63 5.13 4.04 2.32 6.00 .47 29.70 13.57 13.63 12.36 20.55 2.17 4.22 .49 1.08 2.40 7.16 18.74 .01 4.64 .50 49.35 .52 2.25 29.67 1.07 3.01 .44 10.87 5.91 45.22 102.15 18.53 4.04 18.74 16.03 16.85 22.37 11.45 33.44 2.17 2.25 -44 ' 550 2.40 21.35 11-45 3.77 15.88 NAME Page Thirteen LOG Retired Seafarer Schapiro Recalls Sailing Hardships of Pre-SIU Days "A little man can do a lot," Morris Mendel Schapiro told the LOG recently. Known as "Shorty," a nickname he picked up during his early years as a Seafarer, Schapiro stands 4'9" tall, and is the shortest man in the New York Hall. A charter member of the SIU, ^ Shorty worked and lived in three of Russia. His father was poor, for the United States, settling in continents, making ends meet in an agricultural agent who traveled Newark, N.J. He met the girl spite of being "too little and too from farm to farm by horseback, who became his wife. "I thought honest." He first went to sea as buying flax from farmers to be I was in heaven when I saw her," a messman in 1930 in the second made into linen by the company he says. Mrs. Schapiro died in year of the Great Depression, for which he worked. "In Russia, 1962. After a stint as an haber­ after his haber­ you had to be rich to go to dashery salesman and a life insur­ dashery store in school," Shorty told the LOG, ance agent he opened his haber­ dashery store on Newark's Market Newark, N.J. had and he didn't qualify. Street. gone under to­ He decided to immigrate to Not content with seeing the gether with mil­ South Africa, where he had rela­ lions of other tives. It took him three years to world as a seaman, Morris con­ tinued to travel after he retired small businesses. get out of Russia. at the age of 66. "My hobby is On board ship, He stayed in the Union of traveling, and I've been in eyeiy he worked 18 South Africa for 13 years. He hours a day, sev­ lived with his cousin in a small interesting town in America." He Schapiro en days a week, town 85 miles inland from Cape­ particularly likes the West, and for $33 a month. Conditions on town. "I did lots of things in he has been in Los Angeles, Santa the "banana boats" on which he South Africa," Shorty told the Barbara, San Francisco and Yel­ worked were "disgraceful" before LOG, including selling cattle, dis­ lowstone Park. He used to travel the SIU was formed. "There was tributing burlap bags and selling by Greyhound bus, staying in each no overtime, no Sundays, no noth­ grain for seed. He also taught city about a month. "Now I must ing," he relates. "When you himself to read and write English fly," he says. Telling of his trip weren't in the galley, they had by reading the Capetown Times to the Grand Canyon, he said you painting," he ad^. wistfully, "I was too old to make religiously. When World War II broke out. In 1927 he left South Africa the trip down by mule." Shorty thought nothing of dodg­ ing Japanese naval ships while serving aboard troop carriers. Most of his sailing during the war was done to the South Pacific with Delta Lines. He was on troop Joseph Moloney Roland P. Dean carriers that carried soldiers to Please contact J. Berkowitz, Your mother has passed away. New Guinea, Numea, the Fiji Please contact attorney Harry chief accountant, Pecos Trans­ Islands, and New Caledonia. Goldman Jr., Central Savings port, Inc., 350 Fifth Ave., New Vivid War Memory Bank Building, Baltimore, Md. York, N. Y. 10001, in regard to His most vivid memory of the 21202. unclaimed wages while aboard the war was the run into Guadalcanal. Pecos during March and April, The ship had to make it to the 1966. Pat L. Murphy island after dark, then unload It is important that you contact 2,000 enlisted men and 185 offi­ Francis (Frank) Warren cers and get away again before Jean Woods, 69 N.W. 26th Ave., dawn. The reason that the entire Apt. 6, Miami, Fla. 33125. Please contact your mother, operation had to be completed in ^ Mrs. Fanny Warren at 276 East the dead of night was that the Avenue, East Norwalk, Conn. Herbert K. Kennedy darkness provided cover from 06855, in regard to a very impor­ Please contact your lawyer, Japanese artillery observers. tant matter. Herman N. Rabson, 15 Park Row, Shorty also crossed the Atlantic N. Y. C., or phone WO 2-5250 in during the war. He remembers regard to a matter pertaining to John A. Blazewtck seeing Allied planes "in the hun­ the Halaula Victory in 1966. dreds" flying over Belfast on their Please contact Indiana Local —— way to Germany. Board No. 173, Selective Service Robert Swanson System, Post Office Building, East Brother Schapiro was born in Please contact Lis Swanson, Chicago, Ind., 46312, immedi­ the tiny village of Poneveicz, ately. Lithuania, which was then part Long Beach, California. AMOUNT DUE Peyton, Arthur D. Pereira, R. M. Phillips, Harold L. Phillips, Harold L. Phillips, Harold L. Potarsky, R. 26.00 9.14 419.00 500.00 500.00 2.96 NAME AMOUNT DUE Reeves, Benfamin M. Reynolds, F. L. Roney, J. 5. Russo, G. F. Saberon B. Sablin, J. R. The Delta Steamship Lines has notified the SIU that it is holding checks for un­ claimed wages due crewmen. The following Seafarers may collect their checks by writing to the Paymaster, Delta Steamship Lines, Inc., No. 2 Canal Street, International Trade Mart, Room 1700, New Orleans, La. 70130. DELTA LINE MONEY DUE 12.54 16.03 13.63 .44 3.76 15.33 NAME AMOUNT DUE Santo, R. D. Saunders, O. H. Shea, W. R. Shipton, K. Shipton, K. Singleton, W. C. Smith, R. C. Smithers, W. J. Sommers, E. Somyak, Joseph L. Thome, W. W. Trinidad, A. P. Vaccaro, G. Valladares, John Van Holden, J. B. Vanasse, R. C. Vanasse, Raphael C. Velaiquas, E. M. Vendoioski, Charles Vieira, E. Vierra, J. Vigne, A. Vigo, J. Vigo, Jose J. A. Vincent, F. Visser, D. Von Holden, J. R. Von Holden, J. R. Von Holden, J. R. Von Holden, Jaechim Vorel, Richard J. Vouge, L. Vyaral, Bennie • Viilacruzes, L. R. Vincent, C. Wade, L. G. Weed, M. F. Werst, G. R. Wheatiey, J. E. Jr. Whorter, A. M. Wolf, L. Wong, H. M. Woodell, Standish Wahl, Chas. Jr. Waits, B. Waits, Bever Walh, Charles Walker, Ellas H. Walker, J. Walker, Lary G. 387.61 1.84 4.26 9.14 27.08 3.62 22.45 6.00 21.14 45.55 49.16 .01 4.93 5.63 3.66 5.31 4.01 7.49 2.93 3.73 5.86 4.93 4.93 3.09 3.96 3.75 3 06 16.65 16.23 7.91 370.36 3.87 14.40 26.71 2051 1.61 16.03 3.68 1.13 17.36 .44 12.55 4.04 7.68 16.83 5.32 1.00 4.59 354 554 NAME AMOUNT DUE Walker, P. W. Walker, W. Warren, V. C. Warren, V. C. Watson, James C. Watts, L. Weaver, L. L. Weaver, L. L. Weeks, John W. Weems, C. West, ^rank W. Wheeler, O. Wicak, Ed. A. Wiggins, J. Wiggins, J. D. Wiggins, Jesse D. Williams, B. G. Williams, Robbie G. Williams, C. L. Williams, J. F. Williams, Joseph F. Williams, Joseph Williams, Robert Willingham, Edell Willis, T. T. Wilson, A. D. Wil-.an, A. D. Wilson, J. C. Winget, J. A. Wintiel, H. J. Wolfe, James Wolfe, James T. Workman, H. O. Workman, H. O. Workman Homer Worley, C. D. Worrell, D. A. L. Wright, J. Wright, Sherman Wright, W. O. Wynn, C. Ybaria, V. 8. Ybarro, D. Yeoman, A. R. Young, Charles Zance, Anthony Zehner, O. C. Zitto, Sal Zubatsky, E. E. Zulli, K. C. - 2.85 1.88 4.93 3.67 9.90 8.05 2.85 2.85 751 5.60 15.95 4.93 3.75 7.31 4.64 3.96 2.03 7.23 9.85 4.64 3.96 1.88 49.51 3.09 6.23 3.52 3.75 2.85 5.77 16.20 12.95 1.47 1.66 3.73 3.74 f67 4.94 1357 151 4.93 27.69 I.« 28.61 4.« 1054 1.47 3.09 7.33 4.93 1252 �Schedule of Membership Meetingps SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Oileans July 11—2:30 p.m. Mobile July 12—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . .July 17—2:00 p.m. San Francisco July 19—2:00 p.m. Seattle July 21—2:00 p.m. New York ..July 3—2:30p.m. Philadelphia July 5—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ...July 5—2:30p.m. Detroit July 14—2:30 p.m. Houston ... .July 17—^2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detrmt . . .July 3—2:00 p.m. 3—7:00 p.m. Alpena , . Buffalo .. .. .July 3—7:00 p.m. Chicago . .. .July 3—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. .July 3—7:00 p.m. Duluth . . ...July 3—7:00 p.m. Frankfort .. .July 3—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ... .July 11—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie ^ July 13—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo July 12—7:30 p.m. Duluth July 14—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ...July 14—7:30p.m. Detroit July 10—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..July 10—7:30p.m. United Industrial Worken New Orleans July 11—7:00 p.m. MohUe July 12—7:00 p.m. New York ..July 3—7:00p.m. Philadelphia July 5—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ... July 5—7:00 p.m. ^Houston ...July 17—7:00p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia July 11—l()a.m. &8p.m. Baltimore July 12—10a.m.&8p.m. •Norfolk July 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City July 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. f Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sanlt St. Marie, Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. VANTAGK PROGR^S (Pioneer M*ri. time), April 16—Chairman. F. L. Bartlett; Secretary, H. "G. Wernj. Ship's delegate talked to the Captain about a pUgue Tor the Chief Mate who passed away in Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam. It will be brought aboard ship in Ixong Beach, California, so that all the crew can see it. Picture of ft will be sent to the LOG. $29.50 in ship's fund. Every­ thing is running smoothly in all de­ partments with no beefs and no dis­ puted or. It was suggested that more cigarettes should be stocked in slop chest, also variety of candy. Vote of tbuanks to the deck department for bring­ ing ship into port looking good. Vote of thanks to the messman, J. W. Martin for keeping messroom clean. DIGEST of SIU DlRECTORYof UNION HAUiS MEETINGS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers WACOSTA (Sea-Land), April X6— Chairman, C. Hemby; Secretary, H. Caldas. Brother Hemby was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion was made to have a PA system instailed in messhall from bridge. Ship needs to be fumigated for roaches. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks to the Steward Department. PRESIDENT Paul Halt EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cat Tannar Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Karr HEADQUARTERS 675 -Ith Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich. : !... 127 River St. EL •t-3616 BALTIMORE. MD 1216 E. Ballimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SA I 0733CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orlemis July 11—5:00 p.m. Mobile July 12—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia July 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) July 5—5:00 p.m. Norfolk July 6—5:00 p.m. Houston July 17—5:00 p.m. June 9, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen DULUTH, Minn COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), De­ cember 18—Chairman, J. McPhani; Sec­ retary, J. Q. Dedicatoria. Vote ot thanks extended to resigning ship's delegate, William Koltonuk, for a Job well done. Motion made to go on record in the recording of these minutes, that paying oil in such a procedure of holding or for the next trip is not satisfactory, to the crew. Crew would like the board­ ing patrolman to put a stop to it. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers). AprU 9—Chairman, Ray Wright; Sectary, J. A. Stevens. Brother Bruce Knight was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. No beefs were reportd. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), March 17 — Chairman, Donald Mason ; Secretary, Gus Skendelas. Ship's dele­ gate extended a vote of thanks to the crew for bringing the ship in clean. No beefs report^ Everything is going smoothly. Vote of thanks to the Steward Department. LYNN VICTORY (Victory Carriers). March 21—Chairman, Matthew D. Guidera; Secretary, Harold Strauss. AH re>.: pairs requested by previous crews have been made. Brother Matthew D. Goidera, ship's delegate was given a vote of thanks and was re-elected to serve again. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. The prepara­ tion of all food is exceilent. 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 ... P.O. Bo* 287 FRANKFORT, Mich. 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 BEIATRICE VICTORY (Victory Car­ JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St. riers). April 2—Chairman, C. G. McLelEL 3-0987 lan; Secretary, R. N. DowelL ' No beefs and no dispute OT reported by depart­ JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St. ment delegates. Vote of thanks to the. HE 3-0104 deck department for keeping messhall MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. clean at night throughout trip. Discus­ HE 2-1754 sion about poor medical attention. It was suggested that the company agenjs NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. select doctors who can speak English, or Tel. 529-7546 send an interpretor with crewman to 115 3rd St. NORFOLK, Va. the doctor. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian). DE 6-3818 March 6—Chairman, P. Sernyk; Secre­ tary, Michael Miller. No beefs reported PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. by department delegates. $4.85 in ship's SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. fund. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos BEAVER VICTORY (Bulk Transport), Stop 20 March 12—Chairman, Prank Rodriguea, Jr.; Secretary, James A. MacKeniie. Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue ; Brother HacKenzie was elected to serveas ship's delegate. No beefs reported. MA 3-4334 Deck delegate reported that he has a ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar good gang in the deck deparOnent. CE-l-1434 STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. March 19—Chairman, Roy R. Thomas; Tel. 229-2788 Secretary, James EL Ostrom. $104.26 in WILMINGTON, Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. ship's fund. No beefs reports by de­ 834-2528 partment delegates. Brother Harold PerYOKOHAMA. Japan..Iseya BIdg., Room 801 deieghte. Vote of thanks to the Steward 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku guson was elected to serve as new ship's 204971 Ext. 281 department 4or » job well dsne- ; MISSOURI TMesdowbr^^ April 7~Chairman, Joseph Weraelowich ; Secretary. Maximo Bugawan. 18.00 in ship's fund. Except for difflcultlw in Steward Department, everything is O.K. MISSOURI (Meadowbrook Transport), March 5—Chairman, E. E. Davidson: Secretary, H. Bugawan. $8 in ship s fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's delegate for a job well done. Crew donated $135.00 and sent floral wreath to crewmember, whose father passed away. DEL ORO (Delta), April 16—Chair­ man, Stanlon Grice; Secretary, W. H. SimmonB. $88.78 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate thanked the crew for a swell voyage in good old SIU style. There la some disputed OT in all three depart­ ments which will be squared away at payoff by the patrobnan. Everything else is running smoothly. Steward thanked the crew for helping make this a fine trip. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a Jcrt) well done. OCEANIC WAVE (Oceanic Pioneer), April 0—Chairman, J. D. Mathew; Sec­ retary, J. L. Pagan. No beefs were reimrted by department delegates. Two men missed ship, one in Yokohama and the other in Honolulu. Disputed OT In engine department to be settled by pa­ trolman. Motion made that the men on watch from 5 to 8 while in port should get OT as do the officers. Company should be contacted about putting movies on board ship and a television set-in the crew mess. Ship needs fumigation. ;/• Vote of thanks to the Steward Depart-;; ment for a job well done. MADAKET .(Waterman), April 8—u Chairman, A. Stankiewiez; Secretary, T. Kubecka. $9.00 in ship's fund after spending $28 for TV repair. Crewmembers requested to donate to build up ship's fund. Brother A. Stankiewiez was elected to serve as ship's delegate. MARYMAR (Calmsr), AprU 16—Chairman, John Niemiera: Secretary, 1; F. A. DeLeon. $21.50 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Motion made that headquarters contact Calmar Steam- ? ship Company regardiing the matter of transportation around the clock be-) tween Sparrows Point bus terminal and Pennwood Wharf Dock. FAIRI8LE (Pan Oceanic Tankers), April 1—Chairman, R. .L. Huddlestoh; Secretary, Ira C. Brown. Brother R. Huddleeton was elected to serve as ship's i delegate. ' Everything is going alcmg' smoothly with no beefs and no disputed < OT. -3 BELGIUM VICTORY (Isthmian). April . 9—Chairman, A. Michelet; Secretary. ' Ken Hayes. $19.00 In ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the Steward Department for a job well done. COMMANDER (Marine Carriew), March 26—Chairman, Ralph BuUard; . Secretary, Lynden Webber. No beefs ; reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the entire steward depart­ ment for a job well done. DEL RIO (Delta), March 26—Chair. ; man, H. A. Hamlett; Secretary, N. J. ) Savoie, Motion was made that Head­ quarters see about 20-year retirement and pension plan. Motion made that the SIU officials negotiate for companies to build private quarters for the crewa on new ships being built. Brother James D. Johnson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $30.10 in ship's fund. No beefs were reportedSAN JUAN (Hudson Waterway), April 23—Chairman, B. Hoffman; ^retary, Joan S. Rueda. Ship's delegate re­ ported that all is running smoothly with no beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward and the entire steward department for the good food and a job well done. Crew were commended for their good behavior. SELHA VICTORY (South AtlanticCaribbean), March 19—Chairman, AUen Bell; Secretary, Anthony Nottumo. No beefs reported by department delegates. All were squared away by the Captain. Ship's delegate to see the Mate about getting steward department rooms >ainted. Vote of thanks to the Steward ; JeiMMtmimfe.foriA^iohrwell ^done.: s;. UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) vfei7' Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) • White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) 4, Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes ... Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Startlite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) —4^— FINANCIAL REPORTS. Ihe constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AH trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of th^e funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their sitemates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and soninrity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and file shipowners. Get to know your shipping lights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Api>eals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Batteiy Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts si>ecify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the imlitical purposes of sny individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its coUective membership. This establish^ policy has been reaffirmed by membenhip action at the September, 1960, meetings in all eonstitutionai ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out tbU responaibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. Mo monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an ^cial receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL EIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union haUs. Ail members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methoda such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at ihembersbip meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, nations! or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS, One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their fomiliea and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative end political activities are conducted for the ben^t of the membership and the Union. If at any tine a Seafarer fcris that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been de?.ied his eonstitatleiial right of occsss to Union records or inronaatien, he shoold Ininiedlately notify SIU President Pani Hall at hcadqaarters by certMed nuiU, rctnm receipt raqnested. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) 4f Peavy Paper Mfll Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) —4f— Comet Rice MOls Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) ,1, Antonio Perelli Minettl & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guastl, Calwa, F. I., Trihnno Vermouth, Aristocrat, Victor Hngo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) �f.r ^ •• - Page Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG i^, Seafarer Leslie Fluff displays a sample from what he claims to be the largest collection of unopened cigarette packages in the world. His collection consists of over a thousand different brands from all over the world and contains many thousands of individual cigarettes. Brother George Flood proudly displays examples of his handiwork with a needle and thread. Materials used by Flood include wool yarn, black velvet and ample amounts of skill and patience. In the old days, when ships were under sail, says Flood, every seaman knew how to use a sewing needle. Many also knitted. Seafarer Robert Black tends to tropical fish in the foc'sle. He is an avid fish hobbyist and his Col­ lection contains many unusual specimens. Brother Black began his collection with just a few fish. He soon found his collection grow­ ing day by day. At the time photo was taken he had over 250 fish. Seafarer veteran Marion Wells devotes many a spare hour to a hobby that has earned him the name of the most matchless car­ penter in the SlU fleet. Wells makes picture frames out of match sticks, like the one above which is made from 2,969 matchsticks. Seafarers and Their Hobbies O NE OF the problems Seafarers have always had to face has been that of filling their off duty hours while at sea. Unlike the landlubber, the seaman, when he has time to spare, cannot go to a ball game, take a day to go fishing, or take a drive in the car with the wife or kids. The Seafarer, by nature of his work, cannot count on so many of the things the shoreside worker takes for granted. He has to fall back much more on his own imagination and ingenuity and rely less on outside resources in order to utilize his off-hours at sea. The things a man can do with his spare time while ashore defy counting, but for the Seafarer, filling his off-duty hours while at sea can be a challenge. Most Seafarers are not content to sleep those hours away and often turn to a hobby. A hobby can help a seaman learn a craft, broaden his edu­ cation, and even keep him physically fit. The two pastimes most often chosen by sea­ men are reading and photography. Reading is unique in that it can be a hobby in and of itself, or it can be an extension of another hobby. The Seafarer who has photography as a hobby, Will often enjoy reading photography magazines. Photography is a widespread hobby among sea­ men and most Seafarers agree that expensive and elaborate equipmcpt is not needed. Some Sfeafarers enjoy unique hobbies. Many become collectors and the things they collect range from cigarette packages to rare coins and from insects to oil paintings. Seafarer Peter Chopin.ski was a professional prize fighter for 13 years. He now enjoys collect­ ing old fight photos and will read any book on boxing he can get his hands on. He recalls ship­ ping out with a fellow named Robert Frazer who collected sea shells. "He's got them in sizes that range from a half-inch up to the size of a basket­ ball and you just can't describe the fantastic colors they come in." SIU member William McCormack Jr. collects coins and samples of paper money from around the world. "I like to save a coin or piece of paper money from each port I visit. I also collect old U.S. coins, especially Indian head pennies."' Seafarer Leslie Pluff calls his collection of un­ opened cigarette packages the largest in the world. He has more than one thousand different brands. Robert Black is an avid tropical fish breeder and collector who enjoys caring for rare tropical fish aboard ship. Black told the LOG that he has at least 250 tropical fish on hand when he ships out. A good many Seafarers are talented, creative men who enjoy expressing themselves on canvas or through the creation of things with their hands. Herbert Walters spends much of his spare time painting, mostly in water colors. "I like to paint still life and what I would call futuristic paint­ ings," says Herb. "In futuristic painting, the artist trys to present an object from an unusual angle or point of view. Through the use of various colors and shapes, the artist trys to convey to the viewer & unique, mental impression or to express a particular human emotion." Nicolas Raminski is a Seafarer who spent one year in art school before turning to the sea. He enjoys sculpturing models of animals in clay. His favorite subject is galloping horses. After he has finished a model he enjoys giving them away to children. Many Seafarers enjoy modeling in other me­ diums, such as wood. John Michaelis recalls a shipmate whose hobby was wood carving. "He would use blocks of wood to carve out a model of the ship he was on," says John. "When he was finished, you could see every detail in his model same as it was on the real ship." Marion Wells believes that a wooden, match can be used for much more than lighting a cig­ arette. He builds picture frames and other objects out of them. For one frame he used 2,969 matches. His shipmates say there is never a loose match on any ship he is on. George Flood is a Seafarer who in his spare time learned to work with a needle and thread and create pictures on black felt. "In the old days when many ships were under sail," says George, "many seamen knew how to sew. To­ day you can find oldtimers who can sew as well as any seamstress." Life at sea requires that a Seafarer keep in shape, and many seamen consider keeping physi­ cally fit a hobby Frank Adosci always has a set of weights with him aboard ship. "You could say keeping in shape is my hobby," says Frank, Norbert Patrick enjoys exercising up on deck during his off duty hours and is an accomplished weight lifter. sr - �SEAFARERSWLOG Vol. XXiX No. 12 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 1: ' % ' \':- i f:"< . , • , Seafarers on the Vietnam Run I wmd Duke Victory (Victory Carriers) is one of many SlU-contracted vessels delivering materiel to Vietnam war zone. The Seatrain Carolina is shown discharging her cargo in the port of Saigon in April. The SlU-contracted vessel is expected to make numerous calls at ports in South Vietnam in near future. It is one of many SIU ships sailing to South Vietnam. Just off the Steel Flyer in Saigon are: H. Welsh, G. Smith, M. Landron, R. L. O'Brien, R. O. Mas­ ters, and H. Fernandez. The Isthmian vessel has made numerous calls to ports in South Vietnam. These Seafarers relax after a long voyage while Neva West discharges cargo at Cam Ranh Bay. From left, J. Rogers, wiper; D. Costello, dayman, and T. Hamilton, an AB, are veterans of Viet run. •'I&siiiiii These Seafarers were part of the crew that sailed aboard the Yaka. Left to right. Jack Hart, Jim McGovern, J. Meyerchak, and Lee Mokin. The crew reported a good voyage with very few beefsl The Yaka, a Waterman ship, discharges war ma­ teriel at Delong Pier in Cam Ranh Bay. Photo was taken in April. The ship made several voy­ ages to the war zone and reported a smooth trip. Crew of Seatrain Carolina included many veteran Seafarers. Standing, left to right: G. Gereais, N. Napolitano, A. Olander. Kneeling: H. Midgett, M. DelPrado, J. Meehan. DelPrado was erectrician, others sailed in the deck department. . ? mw .fii D. Dow (left) was a member of the deck department while J. B. Delery sailed as a FWT. Seafarers shipped aboard the Overseas Rose. Photo was taken during stop in Cam Ranh Bay where ship unloaded cargo Enjoying a fast cup of coffee while Overseas Rose discharges cargo, G. Howard (L) and J. Byers discuss recent voyage. Howard was a wiper, Byers a chief electrician and all reported a good trip. Bosun Jimmy Meehan relaxes on the deck of Seatrain Caro­ lina while longeshoremen unload her valuable cargo in the port of SSigon. The ship made it's first trip to Vietnam and Seafarers are anxious to return, Jimmy is an old pro with SIU. V s � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 9, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SENATE KILLS FDL SHIP PROPOSAL; RESCINDS PREVIOUS FUNDS ALLOTTED AFL-CIO RAPS SOVIET ‘PROXY AGGRESSION’ U.S. MARITIME COURSE ‘SUICIDAL’ CONGRESSMAN TELLS MTD MEETING HOUSE COMMITTEE REFUSES TO ALLOT ANY FUNDS FOR FOREIGN SHIPBUILDING UNNECESSARY TONSILLECTOMIES RESULT IN DEATHS OF HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN HOUSE PASSES AID-TO-EDUCATION BILL AFTER KEY SECTIONS ARE WEAKENED GOV’T. PANEL TO STUDY LEGISLATION EXPANDING MEDICARE DRUG COVERAGE RETIRED SEAFARER SCHAPIRO RECALLS SAILING HARDSHIPS OF PRE-SIU DAYS SEAFARERS ON THE VIETNAM RUN 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 06/09/1967 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. XXIX, No. 12 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fc1661c4646ccfbd2548b00c79113ddf.PDF 057a6b0d6f11a9ac7f980aeeb721ff69 PDF Text Text Vol. XXIX No. II SEAFARERSmoC OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFAt?ERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO college BcholarsliipB were announced tide week after the Ad^ Committee of educators met on May 17 to make the awards. Ike four-year grants went to the children of five Seafarers for use at any institution of higker learning in any field of study. (The seholarahip winners and their parents are shown in photos, at l^i.) \4 of SIU college scholarships which have bee^ awarded since the inception of the aimual awards 14 years ago. die Tfi grants to date» 24 have gone to $10 cMdrmi of Seafarers^' r ' whiidi the newr of th^r good fortune brought from the winners was the respOm^ O^Geoi^e S. Thturmer, son of retired Seafarer George B. Thnrmer, when he said . . it is a thrilling experience to have won and I hope 1 prove worthy of thi« great opportunity.'? (For stoiy see page 3.) The about Blue Monday , • "• �Mmr 26, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Pace Two Executive Council Meets in Washington AFL-CIO Reaffims Its Opposition To Any Type of Foned Arbitration WASHINGTON—^The AFL-CIO Executive Coimcil reaffirmed the trade union movement's strong opposition to any form of compulsory arbitration of labor disputes and rallied labor's forces to preserve the pioneering federal aid to education program adopted by the 89th Congress. At its two-day spring meet­ ing in Washington the council have known about it if it had." AFL and CIO in 1955 when he Meany was president of the AFL became president of the new or­ gave major emphasis to Ad­ from 1952 until the merger of the ganization. ministration prc^sals to settle the rail shopcraft dispute by legisla­ tion involving terras to be finally dictated by a mediation board and Total Now Stands of 147 to the Republican-led attack on the program of aid to secondary and elementary school education. In the international field it noted developments in Latin America and Greece, praising the recent Punta del Este declaration on establishing a Latin-American common market and calling on the U.S. government to express firm opposition to the "reactionary junta" that has seized control of Greece. The council made it clear also that the federation would con­ Macciua tinue to aid wherever possible Cherry Mack Ventresca programs to build free trade un­ Six more Seafarers have passed the U. S. Coast Guard ex­ ions overseas, voting $27,900 to aminations and have been issued their engineer's licenses after the American Newspaper Guild attending the training school jointly sponsored by the SIU and for interim financing of its inter­ national programs of aiding and District 2 of the Marine Engi­ A newly-licensed Third Assist­ building unions of newspaper neers Beneficial Association. ant Engineer. Bill Feirell sailed as workers. The number of Seafarers who On federation affairs the coun­ have upgraded themselves to an FWT. He joined the SIU in Bal­ timore in 1958. Seafarer Ferrell cil elected a new member — Max engineer's license is now 147. is 51 years old. A native of North Greenberg, president of the Re­ Four of the men received their Carolina, he resides in La Place. tail, Wholesale & Dept. Store Un­ ion — to fill the vacancy caused Third Assistant Engineer's license, La. by the resignation of George Bur- while two were upgraded to the don. It received a series of re­ rank of Second Assistant Engineer. Michele Ventresca is a newlyports on public relations, pension licensed Third Assistant Engineer. plans, the Sears Roebuck boycott He is 36 years old and joined the and voted funds for a number of Union in Jacksonville in 1962. organizations. Bom in Italy, Ventresca had sailed At a press conference during as an FOWT. He resides in Co­ the sessions, AFL-CIO President lumbus. Ohio. George Meany, in reply to a series A newly licensed Second Assist­ of questions, emphatically re­ Quinmiez Ferrefl affirmed that "as far as I know ant Engineer. Dan Cherry sailed Julio Quinonez is a newly-li­ the AFL and the AFL-CIO has as an electrician and joined the never received CIA money for SIU in New York. A 15-year vet­ censed Third Assistant Engineer. any activity, either directly or eran. Cherry was bora in Forida Born in Brooklyn. Quinonez and lives in Baltimore. He is 51 joined the SIU in that port in indirectly." 1966. He is 38 years old and He asserted that "not one pen­ years old. Philip Mack sailed as pumpman previously sailed as wiper and ny of CIA money" has ever come into the AFL or the AFL-CIO in before earning his Third Assistant oiler. He makes his home in the past 20 years and "I would Engineer's License. Bora in New Brooklyn. Zealand, he now lives in Houston. Engine department Seafarers Mack joined the SIU in New York are eligible to apply for any of in 1964. He is 43 years old. John Macchia was an oiler be­ the upgrading programs if they fore earning his Second Assistant's are 19 years of age or older and May 26, 1967 • Vol. XXiX, No. II License. He joined the SIU in have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. Official Publication of the New York in 1959. A native of watch standing time in the engine Seafarers International Union of North America, Washington, he resides in Sacra­ department, plus six months' expe­ Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes mento, Calif. rience as a wiper or equivalent. and Inland Waters District, SlU Engineer School Produces Six More Licensed Officers SEAFARERS^S^LOG Report of International President by Paul Hall Two issues of importance to the American Public are presently under discussion in Congress. One is a giant Giveaway—the other might be referred to as a tragic Takeaway. At the same time that Congress is considering a "mediation to finality" plan, a compulsory arbitration measure which would take away from American rail unions their traditional and basic right to strike, it is also considering a giant giveaway to American big business of vast federally-owned shale oil lands for private and highly profitable exploitation. The AFL-CIO has protested both proposals in the strongest possi­ ble terms. It is strangely symbolic, but not in the least surprising that two such proposals should be under Congressional consideration simultaneously. In the United States government, the interests of business have always come before the interests of the American People—whether in their role as workers or as ordinary citizens. The Public Interest has become a term used very selectively by the Government. It is being used, for instance, in the push of passage of compulsory arbitration legislation, which is supposedly designed to prevent strikes against the Public Interest. The Government is doing its best to convince the American People that compulsory arbitration legislation is necessary to protect the public from strikes. At the same time however, the Government is pushing for quick passage of legislation to make possible the giveaway of Federal, pub­ licly-owned shale oil lands—before major problems of public interest protection and monopoly prevention could possibly be solved. In short, when it comes to invoking the anti-labor Taft-Hartley Act, the Government is quick on the trigger in the name of Public Interest. But when it comes to invoking Anti-Trust legislation in the Public Interest, or for any other reason, the Government is content to act as if the Public Interest did not exist. The SIU Scholarship College Advisory Committee has met and selected the winners of the five annual $6,000 SIU college scholarships for 1967. We wish them all the best of luck in whatever course of studies they choose. The SIU College. Scholarship program is one of many such pro­ grams supported by American labor unions and designed to help Amer­ ican workers and their children receive the finest higher education available despite the constantly rising costs of education in the United States. Equal educational opportunities for all Americans has always been a major goal of the labor movement, which actively fought for the initial legislation that first created free public education in the United States. In recent years, when rising costs threatened the quality of American education on all levels—especially for those living in poverty in the economically depressed areas of the nation—organized labor threw its full support behind the program of Federal Aid to Education, which has been in operation for the past two years. For these reasons, the AFL-CIO has taken a position solidly opposed to another proposal, made recently by House Republican leaders, that would scrap the two-year-old program of direct federal aid to elemen­ tary and secondary education and would instead sacrifice the education of American youth to the game of partisan politics by handing federal aid-to-education funds to the states with little control over how that money is spent. Under the House Republican plan, half the states—those most in need with the greatest number of youth living in poverty — would receive less federal money for education than previously-. Also, the proposal would provide no federal guarantee that funds will go where they are most needed—to help the children of the slums and the rural depressed areas—especially in the South. The American labor movement has reaffirmed many times its dedi­ cation to equal educational opportunities for all Americans, rich or poor, and will vigorously oppose the House Republican plan that would undermine gains in this area that took over 20 years to achieve. AFL-CIO Fsseativs Board PAUL HALL. Prosidsnt OAL TANNR EAM. SBBrASD Base. V<ee-Pres. ViM-Prendtnt AL Kna LlNMn WiLUAUS Sse.-TVsas. Ffeo-Prs*Uen( Rosnr UATTHOWS Vies-Prssitfant HRMBrr BoAifD Dirostsr o/ Orgtmiaing and PMKcOtione UMtmging Editor Mnca POLLACK AaoUtomt EMot HAVUAK SKYR StoE Writero PRR WBLL HARY WITTSCHBN FRANK MAROIOTTA MOM UsMtly at no nsdt lilssd ASSSM I.C.. Warillattsa. 0. C. 200IU ty tks (sthr. •t IstmoHsaal Ostoa. Atlsotls, Oilf. Lalw sod loiiM Wtkn ObMit AFL-CIO. C75 Fssrtk Assofs. indUjnL O.r. 11292. Tsl. NTodatt 9-MDO. liHSf sliM psiiaat ^ M WoffitaHia. D. e. reoraAtTirs Amorioo: FSR 9979 skioM Is sMrt ts SiaflMSfs tola Ootai, AttoaUs, Oilf, LRN ml lilMd Volwi MMiL, AFL-CIO, CTS Fswtt kmm. Onsttflo leTs Uttt. G-eat Lakes Seafarers Maa New Cement DETROIT—^The SIU Great Lakes District has won repre­ sentation rights for the unlicensed crewmembers on the Medusa Challenger, a new cement carrier operated by Cement Transit, Inc., a subsidiary of Medusa Portland Cement Company. Formerly the Alex Chisholm (Pickands-Mather), the Medusa Challenger underwent a multimillion dollar conversion at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding yard. Originally an ore carrier, she is now the most modern cement carrier on the Great Lakes. With a length of 550 feet and a capacity of 67.000 barrels, she has a speed of 14.5 mph light or 13.5 mph fully loaded. Equipped with the fastest cement unloading system known, she can unload cement at a rate of 8,000 barrels per hour. Cargo loading takes about three hours, unloading slightly more than eight hours. The vessel will haul from Petoskey, Michigan tmtil tiie new Medusa plant at Charlevoix, Michigan, begins operation this sum­ mer. Then she will run from Charlevoix to Milwaukee, Manitowoc and Detroit The newly-converted SiU-manned cement carrier Medusa Challenger has a capacity of 67,000 barrels and unloads at rate of over 8,000 barrels an hour, i �Mar 26, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three U.S,'Soviet Building Gap Cited Children of Five Seafarers Win Growing U.S. Maritime Crisis Stressed at MTD Meetings $6,000 SlU College Scholarships WASHINGTON—Those in public office must recognize anew the essential importance of the maritime industry to the well-being of the nation's commerce and defense by taking the lead in the formulation of "a consistent ^ and viable national policy" and military needs?" Pollock asked. turning over to the leaders of "A low-level domestic ship con­ the industry "the task of making struction program, coupled with the policy operable," Governor building abroad, is loaded with John A. Volpe of Massachusetts danger. It poses the threat of an ever-increasing flight of American said last week. capital abroad, adversely affecting Speaking at a Maritime Trades our own shipbuilding industry with Department seminar on 'Closing a limited number of vessels to the Maritime Gap,' Volpe said our maritime industry is one "which build and hold forth no hope we as a nation have ignored, whatsoever of reducing unit cost neglected, or misunderstood through multiple production." Representative Pollock pointed throughout much of our history. out that the opportunity denied We have never done much to fill our own industry would be offered the vacuum left by the absence of to foreign yards and possibly an adequate maritime policy nor widen, rather than close, the price have we, so far as I can discover, gap between domestic and foreign ever developed and enforced a construction. Winners of 1967 SlU Scholarship awards were announced after meeting of SlU Scholarship Advisory consistent national policy for our Committee. Committee members are (l-r, above): Elwood C. Kastner, New York University: Charles E. Replacement Program merchant marine." O'Connel, University of Chicago; Edna M. Newby, Douglas College for Women of Rutgers University: Pollock said our commercial Volpe pointed out that in the Soviet Union, where a strong fishing fleet also has its problems. Price Spivey, SlU Welfare Plan Administrator (not a member of committee): Richard Keefe, St. Louis merchant fleet is considered of Calling the new Fishing Vessel University: Charles Lyons, Howard University: and Bernard Ireland, College Entrance Examination Board. prime importance, foreign trade Differential Subsidy legislation a is counted as an integral part of step in the right direction, he sug­ NEW YORK—The children of five Seafarers have been named the winners of $6,000 foreign policy and once a trade gested this three-part replacement Seafarer college scholarships for the year 1967. The awards will enable the winners to pur­ deal is signed, the Soviet merchant program: sue four years of study at any college or university in the U.S. or its possessions in what­ ship becomes the active agent of First, a vessel trade-in under that policy. He also referred to a which the government would ac­ ever academic field the win­ ognized as one of the most lib­ planning a career as a research report issued bv two congressmen, cept old vessels as trade-ins on new ners decide to follow. eral no-strings-attached programs scientist. Presently a senior at following a visit to Russia, that ones and either sell them abroad Winners of this year's schol­ of its kind. Seafarers and their Canarsie High School in Brook­ in 1965 the Soviets took delivery or include them in foreign aid arships are: dependents are eligible to com­ lyn, N.Y., he hopes to continue of TOO merchant ships, the United programs rather than give other Bronwyn M. Adams, daugh­ pete. his education at the Brooklyn States only 26; we had on order countries cash to build new ships. ter of Seafarer Edgar Adams, The children of SIU members Polytechnic Institute with the aid 41 ships of over 1,000 tons, the Secondly, a fixed constructionJr., of Bayou Vista, Louisiana; of his SIU scholarship. have been awarded 49 of the 73 Russians had 464. differential subsidy of 50 per cent Anthony J. Calister, son of Sea­ awards made to date. SIU men Lisa Cresci, 16, a grand­ "Clearly the Russian emphasis on each vessel or, thirdly, low in­ have received 24 of the college farer Raymond Calister, Brook­ daughter and legal dependent on building a strong fleet to foster terest government loans on the scholarships. lyn, New York; Lisa Ann Cresci, of Seafarer Peter Gonzales, is foreign policies would justify balance of the cost of the vessels a granddaughter and legal de­ The SIU scholarship winners planning for a career as a teacher grave concern on our part," Volpe to be built with repayment based pendent of Seafarer Peter included: of mathematics. Presently a senior continued. "However, we are not on a percentage of the operators' Gonzales, Jamaica, New York; Bronwyn Adams, 17, daughter at the Mary Louis Academy in keeping abreast of the times. In catches. Philip E. Shrimpton, son of Sea­ of Seafarer Edgar Adams, Jr., is Jamaica, N.Y., Lisa would like spite of promised pronouncements, As featured speaker at an earlier farer Jack (Aussie) Shrimpton, a senior at Patterson High School, to pursue her higher education at no clear policy presents itself." legislative meeting Representative Lexington, Kentucky; and George Patterson, La. She hopes to at­ Adelphi University. At the MTD's regular legisla­ Peter N. Kyros (D-Maine) told S. Thurmer, son of Seafarer Philip Shrimpton, 17, son of tive meeting earlier in the week, the MTD members that only with George B. Thurmer, Oliver tend Louisiana State University to take a pre-medical course of Seafarer Jack (Aussie) Shrimpton, the Defense Department and the the creation of an independent Springs, Tennessee. studies that will lead eventually is planning to continue his higher Administration were sharply Maritime Administration will our The SIU scholarship plan has to a career in medicine. education in the field of veterinary criticized for'pouring huge sums maritime program be really sound been operated on an annual basis Anthony Calister, 17, son of medicine. A senior at Lafayette of monev into the reconstruction and get it requirements fully met. for the past 14 years and is rec­ Seafarer Raymond Calister. is Hish School in Lexington, Ky., of "rust bucket" ships which often Philip intends to continue his break down and are unable to studies at Cornell University. Half Speaks to Bar Association Commiftee properly fulfill their function. The application of higher math­ Bad Investment ematics in modern technology is Representative Howard R. Pol­ the goal of George Thurmer, 18, lock (R-Alaska) said that more son of Seafarer George B. Thur­ than 172 ships from the mothball mer. Following graduation from fleet have been reactivated at an Oliver Springs High School. Oliver average cost of $550,000 each. Springs. Tenn., this year, he plans "The average age of our reserve to continue his education in high­ fleet vessels is around 23 years er mathematics at the University WASHINGTON—SIU President Paul Hall told a Special Committee of the American Bar As­ of Tennessee. old," he said, adding that they have been plagued by mechanical sociation here last week that "if you take away from the worker the right to strike, you have taken Scholarship Panel failure when put back into service away his entire freedom." A panel of six prominent edu­ and the result is always "the loss The Special Committee, of valuable sailing days." through out history have invari­ alleged "tremendous hardships cators met here this month to Pollock, a member of the House headed by former Chief Justice ably started by taking away the which have been brought about study the records of the candi­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries Charles S. Desmond of the rights of the workers. from the so-called national trans­ dates and recommend the winners New York State Court of Appeals, Committee, referred to testimony The SIU President stated that portation strikes". His surprise, he for trustee action. is studying the effects of national The prominent educators who by Assistant Defense Secretary a man has a right to demand a said, stemmed from the fact that Paul Ignatius, before a Marine and strikes in transportation and mak­ fair price for his labor and, at the he knows of no such strikes since serve on the College Scholarship Fisheries subcommittee in April, ing recommendations on its find­ same time, must be in a position 1922, although this type of lan­ Advisory Committee are: Edna M. Newby, Assistant during which he indicated that ings. Earlier it had heard from rep­ to bargain fairly for it. How­ guage was incorporated in a resolu­ around 35 per cent of total U. S. resentatives of both labor and ever, compulsory arbitration takes tion adopted by the ABA which Dean. Douglas College for Wom­ en of Rutgers University; Elwood potential carrying capacity was management in the railroad and away this freedom. He added that has received wide publicity. airline industries. Collective bargaining always has C. Kastner, Dean of Registration, being used in the Vietnam con­ public employees generally are flict. This includes 100 per cent In testifying before the group. prohibited by law from striking worked in the United States, Hall New York University; Bernard of the MSTS nucleus fleet and 40 Hall termed compulsory arbit­ but there have been some 1,000 continued, again pointing out that Ireland. College Entrance Exami­ per cent of our privately owned ration the "first weapon used in such strikes despite the laws. Based the right to strike is the only nation Board; Charles E. O'Confleets. the downfall of democracy" and on this fact, he expressed doubt weapon the worker has and noting nell. director of Admissions, Uni­ "How then can we hope to have pointed out that dictatorship begin that compulsory arbitration would that no other segment of Ameri­ versity of Chicago; Richard Keefe, can society is being asked to-give Director of Admissions, St. Louis enough shipping capacity to meet with small things and build into work. up its rights. He said he felt that University, and Dr. Charles Lyons, another crisis without completely situations like the one in Germany Questions ABA Position abdicating our commercial trade where the utter and complete de­ the matter of arbitration itself Dean of Admissions, Howard or placing ourselves in the precari­ struction of the free trade union Hall said he was surprised that has been overemphasized and that University, who replaced Dr. ous position of depending upon movement was a big part of the the American Bar Association was it just does not function as it was F. D. Wilkinson of Howard, who passed away last year. foreign flag vessels to meet our take-over by a dictator. Dictators dealing with the subject of the thought it would. Compulsory Arbitration Denounced As Curtailing Workers' Bask Right �Mar 26, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Add Six more Seafarer Oldtimers To Growing Union Pension Roster The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area The SIU clinic system is still growing, with the latest addition being the recently opened SIU of Puerto Rico clinic in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The SIU clinic facilities rank among the most valuable of the many benefits which the Union provides for the membership because those facilities benefit not fonly the members themselves but period and promises to remain that their families and dependents as way for a while. well. With the constantly rising Seafarer Comas Knight is fit EuseUo Manifold Ford Ferreiro Skonky costs of medical care making it for duty again after a spell in The names of six Seafarers have been added to the growing list of those Seafarers who have more and more difficult for the drydock and is registered and majority of people to obtain first retired on an SIU pension. The newest addition to the pension ranks include Mike Sikorsky, Man­ rate medical care, the value of raring to go. He says he'll take the first blackgang job that comes uel Ferreiro, Joseph Ford, Arnold Heinvali, Oscar Manifold and Alejandro Eiusebio. the SIU clinic system has risen along regardless of what ship it's with each passing year. Mike Sikorsky joined the SIU on or where it's going. Anthony and joined the SIU in New York Manuel Ferreiro joined the un­ It would be difficult to dupli­ Nerosa seems to feel about the in the port of Baltimore. He ion in Tampa and sailed in the He last sailed on the Steel Voy­ cate either the quality or scope same, except he's waiting for the sailed in the Deck Department Steward Dept. A native of Spain, ager. He was bom in Estonia anc of the health services provided first Chief Cook's job that beas AB. Born in Rhode Island, he he lives in Miami with his wife, free to SIU members and their lives in Baltimore. resides in Baltimore with his wife, Goldia. His last vessel was the dependents all across the country Joseph Ford joined the union in Ophelia. His last ship was the Bradford Island. and in Puerto Rico. Equipped Arnold Heinvali shipped as AB the port of Buffalo. Ford sailed as with the most modern diagnostic Losmar. a fireman and was last employee equipment and staffed by highly by the Great Lakes Towing Com­ trained professionals, the SIU pany. He makes his home in Buf­ clinics practice preventive medi­ falo with his wife, Minnie. cine at its finest by providing reg­ Oscar Manifold sailed as Chief ular medical checkups and diag­ Electrician and joined the SIU in nostic analysis that enable SIU Gibbons Pozzuoli families to remain healthy by New Orleans. A native of Coving­ With the pledge, "I will not agree to appropriate 15 cents to detecting illness in its first stages, comes available. Tony's last ship build an American ship in a foreign shipyard," Representative ton, Ky., Manifold lives in New before it becomes serious, and was the Steel King. John J. Rooney (D-N.Y.) promised support for a construction Orleans with his wife, Olive. He while treatment is easiest and most Norfolk program aimed at building 40 ® last sailed on the Steel Fabricator. assured of success. Shipping has been very good to 50 merchant ships per year New York "Following the proposals of a Alejandro Eusebio sailed in in this port during the last period report such as that issued by the the steward department A native in American shipyards. With shipping continuing at a and the outlook for the immedi­ He said he would oppose any Maritime Task Force would de­ of the Philippines, he now makes brisk pace there has been a rapid ate future remains good. During program of building American- prive the country of its fourth turnover of oldtimers at the New the last few weeks we paid off arm of defense and submerge the his home in New Orleans. Eusebio York hall. flag vessels in foreign shipyards. two ships, signed on one and Speaking at the launching of the entire American Merchant Ma­ joined the SIU in that port. His last Seafarer Joe Brown, an SIU serviced seven ships in transit. new cargo carrier President Taft, rine, Rooney declared. vessel was the Steel Executive. man for nearly 25 years now, has The Ocean Ulla laid up in a ship­ which is operated by the SIUhis ffd again following a spell in yard for repairs on May 16 and Pacific District contracted Ameri­ drydock and is looking for a will probably be crewing again can President Lines, Representa­ cook's job that will take him any­ in about two-and-a-half months. tive Rooney added that the Soviet After making two trips to Viet­ where in the world. His last job Union is building merchant ships was in the Steward Department nam as Cook and Baker, Bert at a rate eight times that of the of the Steel Admiral. Another Winlield is back in the hall ready United States. newly-acquired ffd is held by to ship again. He liked the bakers "Russia will become a dominant Seafarer George W. Gibbons, job so well that he's looking for maritime power by 1970," Mr. LONDON—In an action unprecedented in international law, Night Cook and Baker. A member a similar slot on his next trip. Rooney, a member of the House Great Britain has filed suit against the owners of the runaway-flag of the Union for over 23 years. Baltimore Appropriations Committee, de­ oil tanker Torrey Canyon without being able to name them in her Gibbons last sailed aboard the clared. Clarence I. Wright, a 28-year JopUn Victory. suit. Noting that Russia spends from SIU member who began sailing A European run would be just Just who the British are suing est court, which calls for the $600 million to $700 million an­ with the Union since 1939, has the ticket for Seafarer Richard nually on shipbuilding as against is not clear. The Torrey Canyon stopping of either or both of the his ffd again following a short DeGraaf, who has his ffd again approximately $100 million spent was American owned, operated by ships should they enter British l ollowing a short spell under the illness and is waiting for a Chief waters. The writ enables the by the United States, Rooney a Burmuda based company, reg­ weather. Last off the Bienville, Steward's slot on a Calmar C-4 cited a need for urgent and im­ istered in Liberia, chartered to a British government to hold the the 22 year SIU veteran sails in or on a run to India. Wright's mediate action to re-establish British company and manned by ships until their owners identify last job was in the Steward De­ themselves and come forward to the Engine Department as FWT. partment aboard the Marore. an Italian crew. America's maritime leadership. Hilton Awall, a real oldtimer with This puts the Bridsh in a legal post a cash bond. Representative Rooney severely An intercoastal or coastwise run 26 years of SIU sailings under his criticized a report on shipping is­ tangle as dark as the British This effectively prevents the belt, wants a Far East run for his is what Seafarer Joseph E. Carensued in 1965 by the Governmental beaches that were blackened by Torrey Canyon's sister ships from next voyage. The most recent of der has in mind for his next Interagency Maritime Task Force the crude oil released from the making oil deliveries to British oil lis long list of sailings was aboard voyage. A Seafarer since 1947, which was headed up by Alan S. ship when she was wrecked on companies. the Oakland, on which he shipped Joe last sailed aboard the Globe Boyd, who is now head of the March 18. Traveler as deck maintenance. Methods of preventing futur^ as AB. newly-formed Department of The 61,263-ton Torrey Canyon oil pollution threats were dis­ Joseph Pozzuoli is just out of Boston Transportation. He labeled the re­ ran full speed onto the rocks at cussed at an emergency session the hospital after being flown back Seafarer William Cooper, a from Vietnam where he was serv­ port "misguided" and "a blueprint Seven Stones Reef and spewed out of the Intergovernmental Mari­ member of the Union for thte past ing aboard the Akoa Mariner as for maritime disaster." much of her cargo of 119,000 tons time Consultative Organization 20 years, has his eye on a coast AB. He began sailing with the of crude oil. The oil was then (IMCO) in London. Manpower Reduction lugger for his next voyage so he'll SIU in 1943. carried towards shore, polluting Among the preventive measures Among the recommendations beaches and fishing grounds. le able to spend some time with offered in the report was a call for lis family this summer. Cooper's Puerto Rico The British suit does not men­ urged by the United States, Great a reduction in shipboard employ­ tion the amount of damages being Britain and France were the estab­ ast ship was the Sagamore Hills, New minimum wage scales lishment of special sea lanes to on which he sailed as AB. Just went into effect on May 5 for ment of from 47,140 down to asked but it is known that Great control heavy ocean traffic, pre­ out of drydock and ready to grab Puerto Rican workers in a num­ 26,675 by 1985, a loss of 20,465 Britain has spent at least $2.8 mil­ vention of collisions near sea- the first Wiper's job that hits the ber of service industries. Workers jobs. The report also advocat'es lion to control the pollution of coasts and land-based radio guid­ board is Walter Slade. An SIU in restaurants, hotels, motels and reducing the U. S. merchant fleet her beaches and to destroy float­ by 185 ships by 1985, and calls ing crude oil. ance for tankers and other Targe oldtimer of 25 years standing, food service industries now re­ for the phasing out of all passen­ vessels. A study wiU be made of Slade's last ship was the Sapphire ceive a minimum of 85 cents to The British suit was filed im­ ger ships, including combination the requirements for oil tankers Gladys. $1 depending on job classifica­ mediately after the Liberian vessels, by 1985. in order to limit the risk of strand­ Another SIU oldtimer, Thomas tions. Another wage hike will Wreck Commission issued a re­ A reduction of annual govern­ ing and oil leakage. 'aulkner, is happy to be home bring the figures to $1 and $1.15 port which laid the blame for the ment shipping expenditures down To combat pollution of the or a while and intends to spend, resnectively beginning February 1, disaster on the human error of to $25.9 million by 1985, was also coastlines, it was agreed to work some time with his family before 1968. The wage order applies only the Torrey Canyon's captain, recommended. out standard operating procedures shipping again. His last job was to workers covered by the Fair Pastrengo Rugiati. Rooney praised the President to provide the necessary aid at an AB's slot aboard the Robin Labor Standards Act for the first Ban Sister Ships for rejecting the report's proposals short notice in case another calam­ GoodfeUow. time this year. This is still far and urged the Executive I^partIn another action, the Sansinea ity occurs. Research will also be below the minimum wage stand­ ment to submit to Congress its and the Lake Palourde, the Torrey conducted to find ways of contain­ Philadeiphia ards on the mainland and there is own program for maritime growth, Canyon's sister ships were named ing or dispersing oil without in­ Shipping has been good in Ike no reason why such a large dis­ not decay. in a writ issued by. Britain's high­ jury to fish resources. port of Philadelphia for the last crepancy should still exist. Congressman Urges 'Build American' Program of 50 Ships A Year Ct Britain Sues Tankers Owners But Faiis to Name Who They Are J t �May 26, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Salino Retires Page Five Boy, 7, Lives—Father Pies Enroute to Hospital SIU Great Lakes Distrirt Crew Rescues 4 From Lake Michigan Phillip G. Salino, 66 (right), accepts his first SlU pension check from Union representative Luigi lovino. Brother Salino, who sailed in the deck department as a bosun, was most recently on the Tucson Victory. A native of the Philippine Islands, he lives in New York. The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area ¥ ALPENA—Six SIU Great Lakes District crewmembers manning the lifeboat of the coal carrier James P. Davidson, succeeded in saving the lives of two men and a seven-year-old boy after the pleasure boat they were on broke up and sank in Lake Michigan, about 10 miles north of Green Bay, Wis. Because of the very choppy the boat split on the beam, length­ Unfortunately, a third man pulled from the water, the boy's water at the time of the rescue, wise from the motor right to the father and owner of the boat that it was decided not to take the bow, about five minutes after we sank, died before reaching St. lifeboat back aboard the David­ made the turn." The four had just son and the lifeboat was towed completed a fishing trip and were Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. The three men and the boy to Alpena by a passing pleasure returning to Green Bay when the had been in the water only a short boat, the "5 Belles", which saved boat sank. "We tried to stay with the time before being spotted by crew- the rescuers from a long row home. boat," Reignier continued, "but it members aboard the James P. The name of the man who broke up within three minutes. Davidson. The small boat, the drowned was Clayton C. Trepa­ Then I tried to keep us together "Playboy", had gone down in nier of Green Bay. His son. Dean in the shipping channel so that about 20 feet of water at about Trepanier, age 7, survived the we would be picked up." 6:30 p.m. on April 7. All four occupants were wear­ After spotting the survivors, a ordeal. Other survivors were lifeboat was lowered immediately Charles Kinney and Thomas Reig- ing life jackets, but the elder Trepanier, the man who drowned, and the Davidson crewmembers nier, also of Green Bay. After being picked up, Reignier apparently had buckled his on rowed to the scene and pulled gave the following account of the backward, causing him to float three of the survivors, including mishap. on his back with his head under the young boy, from the water. "We were heading south and water. The fourth survivor was picked up by a Coast Guard search and rescue unit which was requested via radio by the Davidson. All the survivors were then taken aboard the Coast Guard craft and rushed back to Green Bay for treatment. Although the hoy's father was reportedly alive LONDON—John Masefield, Poet Laureate of England since 1930, best known for his sea poems and considered by many to be the Poet Laureate of the Sea, passed away on May 12 at the age of 88. Masefield went to sea at the age of 13 as an apprentice seaman and sailed for four years, starting as an ordinary seaman but working his way up to sixth officer. He first acquired prominence as a poet with his poem "Sea Fever," (reprinted below) published in 1902 in a collection of poems titled "Salt-Water Poems and Ballads," which drew on his own experience while at sea. The world famous poem begins "I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky. . . ." Masefield was acclaimed as the first important British poet who came from the foc'sle. Although his salty language and his images of the sea and seamen at first shocked many people more used to the poetry of the times, his work came to be first accepted and then loved. His poems dealt with what was at that time new material for poetry. He wrote of working men, men whose lives were hard and basic, stokers on board ship, events on the water­ Dean Trepanier, 7, shows shock of fronts of tough, foreign ports. tragic ordeal as ambulance takes A frequent visitor to the United States, Masefield first decided him to Green Bay for treatment. to write serious poetry while working in a carpet factory in Yonkers, N. Y. in 1897 at the age of 19. He worked as a when pulled from the water, the semi-skilled hand for $1 a day. At other times he had worked Coast Guard rescue craft was not as porter in a saloon—16 hours a day for $10 a month, as a equipped with a mechanical resuslongshoreman and casual laborer. citator. Mouth-to-mouth resusci­ He became Poet Laureate of England in 1930, winning out tation was administered during the over Rudyard Kipling partly because King George V, a former trip to Green Bay, but he was sailor, was fond of his sea ballads. pronounced dead on arrival at St. Masefield did not win fame only as a poet of the sea, however. Vincent Hospital there. He was the author of 70 books on diverse subjects, including 15 Manning the lifeboat were novels and a dozen plays. Other works range from a nautical Great Lakes District Seafarers history to an appreciation of the ballet. Norman Morrison, Wheelman; But Masefield never lost his initial feeling for the sea. During Jim Woodard, Watchman; Leon the final years of his life he told an interviewer: Cliff, Oiler; Joe Pierce, Oiler; Bill "No man can fail to feel for a ship as a living thing. She is Randall, 2nd Cook: and Earl a living thing, almost a divine thing, who demands and receives Sausman, Watchman. service." The annual AFL-CIO conference of officers of State and Local Central Bodies this year consisted of five regional meeting. The Gulf region meeting took place in Houston on April 30, at the Sheraton-Lincoln Hotel. In attendance at the Gulf regional meeting were representatives from Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi, Louisi­ ana, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkan­ sas, Georgia, Florida, North Caro­ berth on the Claiborne when she lina and South Carolina. hits New Orleans. His last trip to The first day of the three-day Puerto Rico was aboard the session was concerned with vari­ Maiden Creek, on which he sailed ous matters affecting the opera­ as oiler. Barton makes his home tion of AFL-CIO Central Bodies. in New Orleans. The other two days were devoted After spending several months to an AFL-CIO Committee on on the beach recuperating from an Political Action meeting. Among illness, James Hairston is once the issues discussed were: Building more FFD and is ready and anx­ a strong relationship between state ious to ship out. His last job was as and local central bodies; techni­ Steward Utility aboard the Del ques and tools for communicating Mar and he is looking forward to with members and young mem- catching another Delta Liner in the near future. Houston Seafarer R. T. Yaeger, a Union oldtimer who sails regularly from this port, is on the beach recup­ erating from an illness. All his old friends, which includes just about everybody in the Port of Houston, wishes him the best of everything and hope to see him back sailing Treddin again soon. R. E. Walker, who sails in the bers; and building organizations to reach members living in the Deck Department, is in port look­ ing for a long run to Vietnam. suburbs. Also discussed were: The role of We are proud of the many SIU Central Bodies in development of veterans who are showing up in health and medical services—a port to do their bit aboard ships look at the newly-passed health carrying supplies to Vietnam. legislation and at what else is Anybody who says the merchant needed; the role of Central Bodies marine isn't doing its job in Viet­ in enforcement of the Wage-and- nam should just come down here Hour Law, particularly in enact­ to look around for a while and ment of the new minimum wage he'd change his mind pretty quick. and the extension of coverage to Mobile about eight million workers not Shipping has remained fair in previously covered; and problems this port. At present we have no of Central Bodies and their rela­ laid up vessels and a small beach. tionship to the AFL-CIO in the Registered and ready to ship ' areas of affiliations, rules, consti­ again is Horst Treddin, a Mobilian tutions, reports, pensions, pro­ who has been sailing from the gram development, etc. Gulf area for the last 20 years. Speakers included AFL-CIO His last trip was in the deckgang COPE National Director Alex­ aboard the Alcoa Roamer. ander Barkan, Louisiana State An SIU man for the last 25AFL-CIO President Victor Bussie years, H. H. (Pat) Patterson is al­ and Texas State AFL-CIO Presi­ most ready to go again after dent Hank Brown. getting off the Claiborne follow­ New Orleans ing a long stay aboard as Chief Seafarer Edgar Barton, who Electrician. Patterson is married Pleasure boat tows SlU-manned wants to make another run to and makes his home in Roberts- James P. Davidson lifeboat back to Alpina following the rescue. Puerto Rico, is hoping to land a dale. Alabama. John Masefield, Former Seaman, Poet of the Sea, Dies at 88 This poem, SEA FEVER, which was pubUshed in 1902, recount^ poet Masefield's intimate feelings in his relation­ ship with ships and the sea. Sea-Fever I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, /, nd all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by. And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking, And a grey mist on the sea's face and a grey dawn breaking. I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And, all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying. And the flung spray and the blown spume and the sea-gulls crying. I must go down to the seas again to the vagrant gypsy life. To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife: And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over. �Pa«e Six SEAFARERS LOG May 26, 1967 DISPATCHERS REPORT The Pacific Coast May 5 to May 19, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative SIU Pacific District-contracted American President Lines has announced plans to spend more than $4 million for converting two Sea-racer type vessels, the President Lincoln and the President Tyler for ^11 containership operation on the trans-pacific trade route. The vessels presently accom- f modate 126 standard ei^t foot by Seattle, Anchorage and Transhart­ 20 foot containers in specially ford. Serviced here in transit were fitted holds. Following conversion the Alice Brown, Pennar, Elizahowever, each of the ships will he hethnort, Seattle, Marymar, An­ equipped to carry 500 standards chorage, Seamar and Los Angeles. containers. Dennis J. Manning, who has San Francisco been on the Sea-Land Alaska Shipping has been booming run for a good while now, along so well in this port lately wants a change and is waiting that few men get to stay on the for a deck maintenance job on beach long enough to play a good the first offshore run to hit the hand of poker. Demand for AB's, board. The first Bosun's job to Oilers and FWT's is particularly become available will probably be filled by Seafarer C. O. Faircloth, strong. During the last period we paid who last sailed aboard the Kenyon off and signed on the Elizabeth- Victory. Willie Wootton, off the port, Del Alba, Mankato Victory, Whitehall, is ready to ship again Penn Challenger, Halcyon Pan­ on the first shin that shows up ther, Enid Victory, Tucson Vic­ needing an FWT. tory, San Francisco, Transyork, Wilmington Selma Victory, Neva West, and Shipping has remained active Roswell Victory. here over the past two weeks, with Seattle the Cortez and Seatrain Puerto Shipping in the port of Seattle Pico paying off and 16 ships pass­ has been good and looks like it ing in transit. The outlook is for continued good shipping. will remain good. Boh Hunt, who was taken off During the last period we paid off the Northwestern Victory, the Vantage Progress NFFD a Choctaw Victory, Whitehall, Steel few months ago, is once again fitFlyer, Roswell Victory, Seattle, as-a-fiddle. After taking care of Transhartford and Anchorage. some necessary repair work on his Sign ons included the North­ home he says he'll take the first western Victory, Choctaw Vic­ Steward Dept. slot that hits the tory, Kenyon Victory, Whitehall, board. Question: Some nations have women crewmembers on cargo and tanker ships. Do you think that would be a good idea on American vessels? Frank Wynans: Women in Eu­ rope are brought up differently. They are used to hard work in many countries and would think nothing of it. Women here are pampered more. Except for admin­ istrative jobs, I ^ don't think they could do it. I personally wouldn't want a woman Captain. Ramon Ayala: Many women serve on passenger ships but I don't know if they could handle jobs in the deck and engine de­ partment. They might be able to handle certain types of jobs like radio operator and purser. Some of them would make good cooks and messmen. Gerald Jordan: If they are qual­ ified, I don't see why not. Norway has women on all types of ships and they do a good II job. Women serve on passenger ships as cabin attend­ ants but if they had other jobs, they would have to work very hard to get the men to accept them. Manuel Horn: I would not want to see women on cargo or tanker ships. It would create a difficult situation for them to be aboard. But I have to admit that it seems to work out alright on passenger ships. I think the main barrier would be some hard physical work which I doubt they can handle. John Kana: I wouldn't feel as confident with a woman Captain. As far as other jobs go, they are able to fill jobs in the steward de­ partment, espe­ cially on passen­ ger ships, but that's all I think they can handle. They lack the physical capabilities for seamen's jobs. Henry Jackson: If it would work, I don't think it would be a bad idea. Except for the women currently on pas­ senger ships, this S situation won't come up for some time. 1 don't think female crewmem­ bers would change living habits much. A sloppy crew won't change just because a woman is on the ship. Atlanfic, Gulf A Inland Wcrtors DIctrlct Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals All Gronpa Class A Class B 4 0 80 40 / 10 10 31 27 11 8 8 7 2 3 31 17 49 14 51 29 11 6 45 24 18 18 351 203 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 2 32 27 20 7 4 5 20 16 8 17 6 6 3 6 9 7 2 10 12 2 25 18 1 15 19 9 11 3 15 34 23 41 7 16 16 179 152 133 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 19 3 240 83 21 6 114 69 29 18 17 2 12 3 90 24 166 67 144 91 33 0 47 14 46 4 978 384 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 1 2 54 42 8 2 17 16 5 4 3 19 6 2 18 14 26 40 28 24 6 7 42 23 13 10 227 205 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 2 3 49 28 24 3 0 7 15 13 10 3 3 4 12 15 6 12 3 1 11 9 2 26 16 8 18 13 9 3 8 22 32 13 19 5 7 24 192 132 139 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C 3 0 1 1 1 54 20 31 4 18 5 7 1 2 4 15 16 11 13 12 7 4 0 2 3 10 7 7 2 1 6 2 2 0 1 23 7 1 7 3 47 26 38 29 5 3 7 4 25 20 9 0 0 2 9 22 13 24 14 39 6 17 4 22 16 241 110 158 83 120 All Groups Class A Class B 2 2 146 64 13 6 72 42 24 18 6 9 4 2 34 16 90 82 72 84 22 2 53 4 17 8 555 339 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 7 1 158 55 23 8 63 46 30 15 11 2 6 3 54 4 109 76 120 60 25 4 45 11 23 1 303 659 Senate Subcommittee Critical of Defense Dept. Closing of U.S. Naval Shipyards Impairs Warship Readiness, Senate Unit Charges The effectiveness and readiness of U.S. naval vessels is at present being impared by long delays in the repair, maintenance and overhaul of the vessels; according to a report issued by the Preparedness Investigating Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee under the chairmanship of Sen­ ator John Stennis (D-Miss.). On this point—the . scarcity of Among the reasons cited as ual phase out of the Portsmouth (N.H.) Naval Shipyard. trained shipyard workers—^Navy contributing to the Navy's prob­ sources have admitted "a serious The Stennis committee report lems are: shortage of trained shipwork man­ was highly critical of the reduc­ • The increased tempo of tion in number of repair and over­ power." Vietnam war operations. haul facilities used to maintain • The advanced age of many naval ships. The committee ships. voiced its doubt of the wisdom of • The serious shortage of closures in light of the increased trained shipyard workers and de­ scale of fighting in Southeast lays in the procuring of parts and Asia. materiel. Private U.S. shipbuilders have Not Combat Ready assured Stennis that private The committee charged that a U.S. shipyards are prepared to un­ sizable number of Seventh Fleet The AFL-CIO United dertake additional contracts cover­ ships are either not ready for Farm Workers Organizing ing the overhaul of naval vessels. combat, or are in a reduced read­ Committee announced recent­ The Senate subcommittee placed iness status. Some sources have ly that Hiram Walker Bot­ placed the blame for the existing put the number of "unready" ships tlers, of Peoria, Illinois are problem squarely on the should­ at 15 to 20 per cent of the fleet. among the bottlers using scab ers of Defense Secretary Robert wine. Pointing out that the Navy has S. McNamara. The subcommit­ so far not suffered sustained com­ Cesar Chavez, UFWOC di­ tee's report charged that the recent bat damage, the committee said rector, also named Hiram naval shipyard closures ordered that the consequences of the clos­ Walker as the largest user by Mr. McNamara were in large ures would be more acutely felt of bulk brandy from A. measure responsible for the cur­ "In a war in which large numbers Perelli-Minetti & Sons yet rent situation. of merchant ships had to be discovered. In November, 1964, the Ad­ UFWOC members work­ ministration announced the clos­ maintained, while at the same time the Navy was keeping its own ing at Perelli-Minetti struck ing of the New York Naval Ship­ the concern last September. yard in Brooklyn, the deactivating ships operational." "Especially felt," the committee Scabs were then escorted into of the San Diego Naval Repair Perelli-Minetti to continue Facility, the merger of the Mare report went on, "would be the loss production. Island and San Francisco Naval of those people highly skilled in Shipyards and the proposed grad­ the repair of warships." Hrm Walko" Co. Bottling ProAitts Pnducod by Stabs .'.ik- 'M �May 26, 1967 ' Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG AFL-CIO Protests Oil Shale Giveaway to Giant Firms .. By His Own Petard!' WASHINGTON—The nation's "tremendously valuable oil shale resources" should be developed for the public interest, not for private monopoly, the AFL-CIO said in a letter to the Senate's Antitrust Subcommittee. AFL-CIO Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller wrote Subcommitteeman Chairman Philip A. Hart (D-Miph.) that the AFL-CIO "strongly opposes" a plan proposed by the Interior Dept. for develop­ ment of federally-owned shale oil resources by private firms. It would lead, Biemiller warned, "to commercial leasing of shale oil lands before major problems of public interest protection and monopo­ ly prevention are solved." Interior Secretary Stewart L. Udall has published in the official Federal Register proposed regulations for leasing 30,000 acres of oil bearing land for private research and development into the com­ mercial recovery of oil shale deposits. The deposits, considered the world's largest oil reserves, cover 16,000 square miles in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. More than 80 per cent of the reserves are feder­ ally-owned. Biemiller said two of the Udall proposals raise "serious monopoly dangers." These would authorize exchange of private lands for feder­ ally-owned property for private development purposes and open up small areas of federal oil shale lands to private development. He stressed that labor does not oppose development of oil shale resources provided the public interest is protected. "There is nothing to stop the giants of the oil industry from develop­ ing extraction and processing methods for the oil shale lands they own," he noted. "There is no need to lure these companies into action with giveaway, open-door opportunities to lease or to acquire federally owned oil shale lands." Earlier, the Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers testified before the subcommittee against a "giveaway" of the oil shale reserves whose value has been estimated at $2.5 trillion. Anthony Mazzocchi, the OCAW citizenship-legislative director, urged that a public policy committee be established, including labor representatives, to consider the best means of developing the nation's oil shale resources. Birthday greetings were sent to former President Harry S Truman on his 83rd birthday by the AFLCIO Executive Council with the "earnest hope that you will have many, many more." The council's wire added: "American workers have never had a better friend in the White House than you were." Under-Secretary of Health, Ed­ ucation & Welfare Wilbur J. Cohen, will be presented with the AFL-CIO's 1968 Murray-Green award. The presentation will be made at the annual Murray-Green dinner to be held in Washington next April. The award cites Mr. Cohen's contributions to the health and welfare of the American people, dating from the earliest days of social security develop­ ment. The Labor Department's Bu­ reau of Labor Statistics reports that during the year ending last July 1, union printing trades workers boosted their average hourly wage scales by 12 cents, or 3.3 per cent of $3.85. Both newspaper employees and workers in book and job plants showed average gains of 12 cents. In newspapers, the average rose to $4.07-$3.96 for day work, .$4.17 nights—and in book and job shops to $3.69. The AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil has named James Woodside, 50, president of the American Fed­ eration of Technical Engineers. Woodside, a native of New Jersey, has been AFTE secretary-treas­ urer since 1965. He succeeds Russell M. Stephens, who recently accepted a post with the U.S. Civil Service Commission after having served as president since 1951. Woodside will fill Stephens unex­ pired term until the union's next convention in the summer of 1968. No Ten Count Yet! President Paul Jennings of the Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers was presented with the Ms(?r. John P. Monaghan Social Action award at the 30th anni­ versary meeting of the New York Chapter of the Association of Catholic Trade Unionists. The ACTU presents the award an­ nually to a person who has distinguished himself in the ap­ plication of Christian social prin­ ciples. \1> When Defense Secretary Robert McNamara decided—over the objections of the American labor movement, numerous legis­ lators and many concerned citizens—to close down naval repair and shipyard facilities across the nation, he assured Congress that the closures would not affect the Navy's ability to maintain the nation's fleet be­ cause sufficient facilities survived his "eco­ nomy" measures to provide adequate repair and maintenance of our warships. But like many of the Defense Secretary's decisions, this one to seems to be developing into a massive blunder. The Preparedness Investigating Subcom­ mittee of the Senate Armed Services Com­ mittee reported last month that the Navy has been encountering increasing problems in the repair and maintenance of naval ships because the repair and overhaul facilities normally used in peacetime have been so reduced in recent years as a result of McNamara's shipyard closings. Max Greenberg, president of the Retail, Wholesale & Depart­ ment Store Employees since 1954, has been elected an AFL-CIO vice president. Greenberg, 59, a na­ tive of New York, had been presi­ dent of Local 108, Retail Union of New Jersey, for 18 years. He is a vice president of the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Dept. In 1964, Greenberg was named to the La­ bor Advisory Council of the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. Nothing To Celebrate Acting Secretary-Treasurer George Barbaree of the Opera­ tive Potters has been elected by referendum vote to fill the post permanently. Pres. E. L. Wheatley announced. The union executive board picked Barbaree, who has been ifourth vice president, to serve temporarily after the resignation of his predecessor, Charles F. Jordan, last December. He led a field of eight candidates in a pre­ liminary vote and in the runoff defeated James R. Norris of Local 9, East Liverpool. He is a member of Pomona, N.J., Local 236. Last Monday was National Maritime Day, an occasion inaugurated in 1933 to com­ memorate the departure on May 22, 1918, of the Savannah, the first steam-powered vessel to cross the Atlantic. Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had a great love for the sea, inaugurated National Maritime Day to pay tribute to American maritime and to stress the important contributions that the mari­ time industry makes to the country's economy and defense. The current administration has certainly not lived up to the ideals represented in the observance of National Maritime Day. It treats the American maritime industry as a The nation's private shipyards, through the Shipbuilders Council of America, have assured the Senate group that they are prepared to take on additional assignments to see to it that the necessary repair and overhaul of naval vessels is completed. These are the very same shipyards which Defense Secretary McNamara has been criticizing in recent years, along with the rest of the mari­ time industry, and the very shipyards which would be put out of business were the naiton foolish enough to adopt McNamara's proposals to build U.S. naval ships abroad, begin a massive Fast Deployment Logistic Ship Program, or phase out military cargo shipping entirely in favor of airlift. The American maritime industry, of which the shipbuilding industry makes up an im­ portant segment, has pulled many of Defense Secretary McNamara's slightlyscorched chestnuts out of the fire just in the nick-of-time in recent years. TTiis is merely another example. stepchild, doing nothing to replace obsole­ scent vessels with fast modern ships, or pre­ venting our ships from joining the "run­ away" armada. To many Americans throughout the land National Maritime Day still has significance. In particular, there are many legislators, representing many hundreds of thousands of Americans, who have constantly battled for an expanded and upgraded merchant marine. These legislators can only do so much, however. If the administration continues on its present course of indifference and out­ right hostility to the American maritime, there will not be much point in continuing to observe National Maritime Day. �Pase Ei^t House Approves Two FDL Ships Despite Strong Opposition Views WASHINGTON—The Military Procurement Authorization Bill, (H.R. 9240), which will pro­ vide funds for the military for the fiscal year 1968 including money to build two Fast Deployment Logistic ships, has been passed by the House but not without the voicing of severe reservations by many Congressmen concerning the FDL ships provision of the because they feel that the objec­ in dealing with H.R. 9240, had tive of the I^L ship program can authorized only two FDL ships bUl. be better achieved by an adequate because the committee wanted to The bill authorizes funds for hold the program down to see merchant marine. the procurement of aircraft, mis­ Representative Mendel Rivers, what impact it may have on the siles, naval vessels (FDL ships in­ Chairman of the House Com­ merchant marine and shipbuild­ cluded) and other combat vessels to be purchased by the Armed mittee on the Armed Services said ing industries. In 1966, Congress authorized that the Department of Defense Forces in fiscal 1968. funds for the construction of the The FDL ships program is un­ wants a program of building some first two ships in the FDL pro­ popular with many Congressmen 30 FDL ships, but his committee. gram but, noted Chairman Rivers, the Defense Department has ig­ nored using the funds and no work has been begun on their construction. When H.R. 9240 came to a vote, the Congressmen were reluctant to appropriate for a second and third ship when the by Fred Famen,Secretory-rre«surer,Great Lakes first two were not even begun. Representativfe Thomas Pelly (R.-Wash.) said he voted for the The Ohio House of Representatives will shortly consider House bill but was strongly opposed to Bill #427. This bill is of great importance to Great Lakes District the appropriation of monies to Seafarers since its passage would give them unemployment cover­ build the FDL ships which he age during the winter months. We urge all seamen and their said would cost nearly $50 million families to write to their representatives requesting them to vote each. "All I can say", said Pelly, "is for this bill. Petitions for L^es ^ Seafarers to sign have been pace for all ratings in Buffalo I hope the Senate knocks the sent to all SlU-contracted ships. even though two ships are still laid whole FDL Ships Program out." Secretary McNamara keeps in­ After they have been signed they up. The J. B. Ford will be fitted will be forwarded to the Ohio out soon, but there's no word yet sisting that our merchant marine on when the James Davidson will is adequate, said Pelly, but now House of Representatives. With our Algonac boat opera­ be fitted out. Jack Conway, Jack he wants to build his own cargo tion now officially opened, SIU Thaler, David Henry, and Michael ships. "What will happen to these agents from Duluth, Alpena, Chi­ May were welcomed back here McNamara supply ships when the Vietnam war is over? I would feel cago, and Buffalo are now servic­ after their Vietnam run. better if they were privatelyThaddeus J. Dnlsld received ing all vessek plying the St. Claire owned and could carry our Amer­ the O. J. Kavanaugh award at a River between Algonac and De­ ican commercial cargoes and help dinner held by the Buffalo Joint troit. Nearly 70 vessels, both our balance of payments." Council of Longshoremen on May self-loaders and straight-deckers, Speaking from the floor of the will be contracted by SIU agents 26th. The award was presented for his efforts in behalf of the House during consideration of the and patrolmen very shortly. Negotiations with Checker Cab working men and women of this bill Pelly said: "I favor keeping Co. have resumed in Detroit. The community, especially the water­ the Navy out of the Merchant Marine business. Let's maintain a major issue at present is the union front workers. fourth arm of defense for war or shop clause. SIU Vice-President Chicago for peace that is a formidable Earl Shepard came in from New fourth arm. This poorly consid­ Shipping is moving at a steady York to help out with the ne­ pace out of Chicago with most of ered FDL item should be stricken gotiations. The new vacation plan will the calls being for rated men. As from this bill. The cost of the 30 FDL ships soon go into effect. All vessels predicted, those men who did not proposed by the Defense Secre­ take advantage of the SIU's up­ will soon be notified as to the tary is put at $1 billion. If such a grading program during the win­ benefits and how they will apply. sum of money were spent in ter months are awfully sorry be­ The Medusa Cbalienger, the American shipyards scores of cause they now have to ship out newest ship under contract to the modem merchant vessels could be in the lower-paying ratings. SIU's Great Lakes District, has Ed Worth, who ships as a por­ built which would serve both our made her maiden voyage. We ter, is now out of the hospital commercial and military needs. have signed a contract with the Cement Transit Co., who will op­ after undergoing surgery and is erate the ship for the Medusa anxious to get back to work. Cement Co. The ship is a multiDuluth million dollar conversion of the Dave Brander and Sheldon Wil­ Alex Chisholm. She has the kinson are fit for duty and anxious fastest cement unloading system to ship again. Steve LtdFy, wheels­ yet designed, which will enable man and Gilbert Porter, oiler, her to unload 1,000 barrels an were on the rough trip that hour. brought the barge Mitchell from Frankfort the Soo to the Superior Stone The MV Viking and the Grand Dock. Dave Jones, as oiler, just WASHINGTON — President Rapids will both be back in op­ shipped out on the grain tanker. Johnson has designated May as eration by June 1st after under­ Trans Superior, which is bound Senior Citizen's Month for the for Bombay, India. going repairs. fifth straight year and asked co­ Shipping calls in the deck and operation in its observance Cleveland With most ships now out on the engine departments are picking throughout the nation. Under the general theme "Meet­ grain trade, we have some mem­ up, but the galley is still a little slow. ing the Challenge of the Later bers on the beach. Old timers Years," the significance of Senior Harold CarroU, Charley Miller Alpena Citizen's Month this year is under­ and Oyde Raines are waiting for Shipping is moving at a good that certain ship. Chester Kaiser pace in Alpena. The port agent lined by the priority status the and Allen Sboiette have shipped in Alpena is urging all men with President has placed on programs out. Sholette, sailing as a cook the required time for FOW or AB for the elderly. for a few seasons, decided to use tickets to apply to the Coast This goal was endorsed by Con­ his AB ticket. We hope things Guard for them now. gress in 1965 when it paSsed the keep up this way for the rest 6f Cargo is still being removed Older Americans Act and estab­ the season. from the Nordmeer by the salvage lished the Administration on Buffalo company; it looks like the job Aging in the Department of Shipping is moving at a steady will take some time. Health, Education and Welfare. The Great Lakes Seniw Gtaens' Mouth Doilared By PnsUmit I. Mmy 26, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG YOUfi: DOLLAR'S ^ORTH Se a i a re G ui^ B » y * ^4 (This is the second and final part of a two part series) By Sidney Margolius As reported here previously, every year hundreds of thousands of moderate-income families, perhaps actually millions, are trapped into exorbitant overcharges and credit fees by sellers who deliberately take advantage of obsolete state credit laws. These laws are the real reason why such widespread gouges as freezer plans, overpriced used cars and furniture, referral plans for fantastically-priced vacuum cleaners, and many others, have been able to flourish. The chief tools of deception that give unscrupulous sellers the oppor­ tunity to milk working people, are state laws permitting garnishees and repossessions. Often these two laws are ured together as twin vises to grind buyers into continuing to pay big bills even after the goods have been repossessed or have proved defective. There have been such gouges as a man forced to pay over $900 for a freezer he had returned to the seller; of a working woman paying $800 for furniture that has been repossessed; of people paying several hundred dollars for TV sets that have been repossessed. Many working people do not realize that the remaining balance on a debt is not wiped off simply by the return or repossession of the merchandise. In most states the debtor still owes the balance plus legal costs. This often amounts to as much as the original debt. If the out­ raged debtor refuses to pay, the finance company garnishees his wages. Often the threat is enough to make the debtor continue to pay, because he fears the loss of his job. In effect, the garnishee is used as a form of blackmail. There is much bitter testimony in every part of the country that some of the more rapacious dealers and finance companies perform "wash sales" of repossessed goods, pretending that they have recovered only small amounts from the resale to be credited against the debt. Junius Allison, Executive Director of the National Legal Aid Asso­ ciation, told the 1966 AFL-CIO Community Service Conference how it works: "The car is repossessed, 'sold' to an eager confederate for a token amount, and the finance company gets a judgment for an amount far greater than the worth of the car." In Colorado, State Representative Gerald Kopel showed this reporter classified ads for repossessed vacuum cleaners and other goods. "They are sold, repossessed, and sold over and over," he said. At the Inland Steel plant in Chicago where so many workers are garnisheed that the company has a special official just to handle gar­ nishment cases, she told the Daily News that some car dealers build up deficiency judgments by attributing low resale recoveries to "depre­ ciation." Thie dealer tells the debtor, "In the month you had the car you got it in such bad shape that it's now worth $200 instead of $1500," explained Dorothy Lascoe, the Inland official. U.S. Senator Warren Magnuson, D., Washington, reports that in Washington, D. C, the FTC found, among other gouges, stores that would load the price of a set of furniture with so many hidden charges that they were able to repossess and sell it over and over. One store sold a single set a dozen times. A Denver man was told by a salesman that if he would sign an application to determine if his credit was good, he could decide later if he wanted to place an order for a bedroom set he was considering, relates Franklin Thayer, Legal Aid General Counsel. The "applica­ tion" turned out to he an order. The set first was refused but then delivered when the husband was away. The installment note the man unwittingly signed was turned over to a finance company and the man was sued. He did not use the furniture. But it was repossessed and resold for $100. This poor fellow now must pay over $300 for furniture he never bought, never used and does not have. There are so many repossessions that in larger cities there even are "repossession agencies" which make a business of repossessing for lenders. Usually the licensed agencies are careful to stay on the lee side of the laws against breaking and entering. But sometimes the methods used by repossessing lenders or retailers are flagrantly decep­ tive, as in complaints from Baltimore, reported by Fairchild News Service, that agents of some sellers pose as sheriff's deputies to gain entrance to seize goods. A survey by this writer finds that many Legal Aid attorneys are up in arms over the repossession gouges. For example, Arthur Young, Chicago Legal Aid Bureau Director, states: "Elimination of the defi­ ciency clause if the property is repossessed, especially for autos, would be an effective deterrent to sellers who push articles that people do not want or at a price they cannot afford to pay." California last year did enact a law preventing sellers and lenders from both repossessing and getting a deficiency judgment. They can go for one or the other, but not both. The other face of the vise is the state laws permitting wage gar­ nishees. In a half a dozen states, unions are seeking to temper present garnishees by seeking laws preventing employers from firing if a worker is garnisheed. New York State last year did enact a mild reform which-allows a worker one garnishee in 12 months before he can be fired. President Johnson has ordered the U.S. Atorney General to in­ vestigate the nationwide abuses of garnishees by sellers and lenders, and to make recommendations for reform. Actually there is no need for garnishees at all. "The remedy for the problems caused by garnishees is to make them unavailable to certain groups of creditors and retain their use for personal injuries and other torts," says Ronald Gevurtz, Portland, Oregon, attorney active in legal assistance. Reputable sellers and lenders in those states which do not permit garnishees apparently suffer no greater losses than in other states. The Fort Worth Credit Bureau told me that Texas merchants have no greater credit losses than those in other states. I- �Mar 26, 1967 Page Nine SEAFAR jiRS LOG The about Blue Monday TF-V T is not surprising that a profession as old, widespread and stirring to the ima^nation as seafaring has had its effect on the language we speak, although most people have no idea that many of the words and expressions they use today originated in seafaring jargon. The housewife who refers to washday as Blue Monday, the sufferer of unrequited love who tells the world he feels Blue, the angry man who threatens to Keelhaul someone, the suburban neighbors leaning on the back fence exchanging some juicy Scuttlebutt, the oldtimer pulling his pipe and Spinning a Yarn for his grandchildren— they are all using seafaring jargon, although they would be surprised at the fact and even more sur­ prised at discovering to what these picturesque parts of their everyday speech originally referred to. For instance, BLUE MONDAY is a phrase people frequently use to denote a day they are not enjoying or are not looking forward to with any expectations of enjoyment. But why Monday, such days can and often do fall on other days of the week? And why blue particularly, when there are so many other colors to choose from? The answers lie in the history of seafaring. First BLUE. When we are depressed or wor­ ried or unhappy we often say we are feeling blue. The phrase goes back to the days of tall sailing ships. In those days, when the ship's master or another high officer died at sea, a blue funeral flag was flown at half mast and a blue stripe was painted fore and aft on both sides of the vessel as she began her howeward trip. All hands were ex­ pected to display, by their demeanor, their respect and sorrow for the departed. They were expected to feel and look BLUE because of what the blue flags and stripes represented. The sadness and sorrow associated with the color blue became permanently attached to Mondays because that was the day of the week on which punishments, usually floggings, were meted out to seamen in the days of sail. The shipmaster was legally judge, jury and executioner in those days, and any unfortunate seaman who incurred his wrath dreaded the coming of Monday when, tied to the shrouds by his thumbs with only the tijps of his toes touching the deck, he might be b^ten I into unconciousness with a cat-o'-nine. tails—a short unhandled whip with nine long rawhide lashes with a hard knot tied in the tip of each lash. Thus, BLUE MONDAY was a very real day to oldtime seamen. Although the flogging was cruel and inhumane punishment without a doubt, there were still worse punishments that were meted out to seamen in the old days—such as being KEELHAULED. To this day, when someone is making a general nui­ sance of himself or is guilty of some particularly unpleasant act, you may well hear a spectator comment "he should be keelhauled." The term originated in the days of the square riggers, and was used as a form of punishment mostly in the British and Dutch navies during the 17th and 18th centuries and by pirates. In prepa­ ration for keelhauling someone, a line was lowered over the weather bow of the ship, passed under the vessel and brought up on deck on the lee bow. With plenty of slack it could then be worked back under the keel and passed through the blocks at each end of the main yard—^which on a square rigger extended well out on either side of the vessel. The rest of the process can be imagined. Made fast to the bight of the rope, a man could be hauled down on one side of the vessel, under the keel and up the other side by a watch of men hauling on one side and slacking off on the other. According to law, a man could be KEEL­ HAULED "once, twice, or thrice," depending on the seriousness of the charges against him (al­ though more often the severity of his punishment depended more on the whim of the captain than on anything else). A young seaman in good health could usually hold his breath long enough to make one trip under the keel with little difficulty, suffer­ ing little more than the loss of a few strips of skin to the barnacle-encrusted hull. A second trip around was, naturally, more difficult. A third might easily prove fatal. When a Ikeelhauling did prove fatal, the un­ fortunate seaman was enclosed in the canvas sack that made up his straw-filled mattress, weighted with ballast and buried at sea. In the .ship's log his death was attributed to "an act of G^". Because KEELHAULING was by no means an everyday occurrence aboard ship, even with the worst master in the world, it undoubtedly provided some lively SCUTTLEBUTT for the crew. We still use the term SCUTTLEBUTT to refer to gossip or rumors or simply idle chatter. In many places, much SCUTTLEBUTT is exchanged around the water cooler by office workers enjoying a brief respite from dull routine. Strangely, this is exactly as it was in the old days. On sailing vessels the scuttlebutt was a cask of fresh water secured on deck for use by the crew. Then as now, many lively discussions developed among the men gathered around the scuttlebutt awaiting their turn at the community drinking cup. In time, the type of information exchanged around the water cask was itself referred to as SCUTTLEBUTT. The scuttlebutt was no place to tell a really good sea story however, because, as every sailor knows, such tales must be developed carefully at a much more leisurely pace. A good sea story requires extensive documentation and great elabo­ ration—in addition to considerable imagination. The scuttlebutt was no place for this, and since conversation while on duty was frowned upon by the officers because they thought it might lead to a lack of attention and sloppy seamanship, such stories were usually told while YARN SPINNING. In the days of the windjammers, very little rope was wasted aboard ship. Little bits and pieces were saved, and during otherwise slack periods they were unwoven and twisted iiito a loosely woven yarn called "spun yarn" that was used for chafing gear. The process was called YARN SPINNING and was one of the few shipboard chores during which conversation was allowed to flow freely be­ tween the seamen. So many tales of seafaring derring-do were exchanged while spinning yarn that the process of storytelling finally became synonymous with that chore, until seamen as a group have become famous for their ability to SPIN A YARN—in more ways than one. This feature is to be continued in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. .. \ �SEAFARERS LOG Puge Ten N«m* Adamf, J. F. Adami, R. A. Affard, Carmalo Aktn, W. D. Albriqht, R. H. Albright. R. H. Aiford, V. S.. Jr. Alford, V. 5.. Jr. Alfrtd L. Eldntii Ali, A. Allen. H. Allan. J. Allan. J. L. Allan. J. L. Allan. Jamas Altamuro. A. N. Altchaff. G. G. AltschaffI, Gaorga Am. H. Simmons Andaregg. F. T. Andaragg. Frederick Anderson. Sid Anthony. W. Arcenoux. H. J. Ardoina. W. J. Ardvin. 5. J. Armstaad, M.. Jr. Arnold. Charles B. Arnold. J. C. Atcharson. Gaorga Aubatsky. Ed. Avera. C. L. Ayala, R. Babrala. 5. A. Baldinelli, R. J. Baldwin. B. W. Ballard. Jerry 0. Bankston. A. F. Baptista. F. Baptiste. F. Baptista. F. Baptista. F. Barfield. Vernon L. Barnar, Wm. J. Baugh. Geo. Baugh. Geo. Baadling. R. V. Baasley. J. T. Beasley. Jamas T. Beavers. J. V. Baichar. J. E. Benedict, J. Bantiay. Louie L. Bergeron. L. Berliar. M. M. Barthiauma. P. Binamanis. K. K. Binamanis. K. K. Bird. O. R. Blackman, D. L. Blackman. D. L. 'Blair. K. E. Blair. R. C. Biair, Ralph M. Blalack, Charles O. Blanchard. Leslie S. 8lanchard. P. Blanchard. P. Blanchard. P. Blaylock, C. Blinard. A. L. M. Bloodworth. W. Bocchatta, R. 8oddan. F. A. Boglaa. D. Boha. T. P. Boland. T. 6. Boiling. Wm. D. Bollinger. Wm. O. Bollinger, L. J. Borda. P. L. Boudoin, L. L. Boudraaux, A. R. Boudraaux. A. R. Boyca. E. F.. Jr. Boyd. Arthur Boyatta, D. H. Boyatta, D. H. Boytt. R. N. Bradley, J. R. Brannan, J. K., Jr. Brantley, C. Brantley, C. L. Braaux. C. P. Braaux. C P. Breadan, R. Brewer. Wm. B. Brient. V. O. Bright, E. R. S Brink. John R. Briton, C. W. Brooks. J. P. Brooks, J. P. Brooks, J. P. Brown, Alcus Brown, 6. P. Brown, Thomas Browning, Uward Browning, Harvey G. Bruso, J. O. Bryant, G. J. Buflham, E. Bullard, A. J. Bumatay, L. O. Bumata^ Laoncie O. Burch, Gaorga A. Burch, R. A. Burke, L. R. Burke, L. R. Burns. 6. R. Butler, R. A. Butler, Robert A. Cain. F. N. Calamia, John T. Cali, y. J. Cali, Vincent Callaway, J. D. Callaway, N. CampbatI, H. Campfiald, Jamas Cann, D. V. Capro, Samuel J. Cardaal, I. Cardaal, Isuro Cardona, Fali Carlson, John Carrasquillo, L. Carter, Larry t. Carvill, D. J. Carvilla, D. J. Carvilla, D. J. Case, R. Case, R. L. Catalanotto, J. Catas, H. B. Caron Louis Chabsn, Simon Chaison, R. Chaisson, R. J. Chaisson, R. Chaisson, R. Chaisson, R. J. Chandler, B. Chapman, Wm. F. Chapman, Wm. Charrion, Richard Charamia, J. B. Cheshire Jamas M. Ching, Z. Y. Ching, Z. Y. Christopher, P . Clarke, J. W. Claussan, D. E. Amount I iJt 2.71 4.if t.*S 3.15 2.24 5.05 23.U 4.33 44.42 8.19 2.84 1.43 2.85 134.43 12.34 1.57 2.32 1.45 7.74 4.93 1.47 4.95 8.57 4.93 7.51 15.77 4.93 10.42 4.44 4.99 12.45 14.98 14.30 3.09 . 14.04 I 4.93 ; 4.45 > 15.35 ! 15.34 1 1.14 ! 3.54 2.94 I 17.44 , 8.50 ! 4.94 : 1.41 I 3.01 37.42 . 3.70 7.51 9.40 4.43 : 8.07 : 2.85 : 1.94 : 1.98 4.93 4.93 32.44 2.85 ' 3.34 ; 1.45 i IS.84 4.92 8.11 ' 4.93 9.34 3.73 3.94 4.18 52.50 4.18 1.98 : 2.34 ; 22.44 3.20 8.45 1.97 7.54 43.10 1.47 9J9 ' 3.75 1.05 J 4.93 4.95 i 10.40 j 7.54 • 17.42 ^ 12.45 : 24.87 1.47 : 1.00 ! 4.93 i 7.33 i 2.93 3.44 25.51 15.95 4.23 9.15 3.44 3.44 1.21 1.39 2.93 4.49 3.73 9.34 4.93 15.84 15.15 2.85 15.95 4.93 5.43 2.85 4.29 4.94 7.51 1.88 27.84 3.47 4.93 1.47 4.93 7.47 2.82 17.00 3.75 4.95 1.00 4.57 3.94 I9J4 13.80 14.22 1.47 2.93 25.42 2.85 2.85 14.51 3.74 7.45 1.45 4.14 3.12 24.07 i.94 3.44 11.21 11.03 1.25 4.49 4.93 3.11 2I.BI 1.47 1.92 4.28 5.93 Name Ctausson, Douglas E. Clay, Thomas Clamant. A. J. Clements, Thomas J. Coalay, B. F. Cobb. C. W. Cobb. C. W. Cobb. C. W. Cobb. C. W. Coleman, R. P. Collins. Jamas C. Conforto. F. J. Connal. E. A. Connall. E. A., Jr. Connail. E. A. Connall. Emmitt A. Connail. G. E., Sr. Connelly. H. Conom. Thomas Corey, J. B. Corlis, J. T. Corlls. J. T. Cospito, A. Costallo, C. N. Costallo, C. N. Covert. E. P. Cox. E. Cox. E. E. Cox. Joseph Craddock. Edwin C. Craddock, Ed. Craft. J. W. Crain M. O. Crawford. J. A. Crawford. J. A Creel. R. C.. II Cralan. E. R. Crassy. Louis F. Croswali. John Crumplar. J. K. Cruso. G. A. Cuallas. J. R. Cuallas. J. R. Cunningham. A. Curry. H. Curry. H. S. Dabnay. M. W. Danna. A. L. Danne. Adoiph L. Danxay. J. L. Daniay. Jamas Daransburg. J. E. Davidian. B. C. Davidian. B. C. Davis. G. L. Davis. G. L. Davis. G. L. DaVis. G. L. Davis. L. D. Davis. Lloyd D. Davis. M. B. Davis. R. Da Domancas, R Dacotaau, T. G. Dadomancias .F. Dafora. J. J. Dafrania, R. Dafranza. R. Dahring. J. Dalatta, Harold J. Damp. J. J. Dansemora. Tad Di Giovanni, D. Di Graiia, J. Diana. L. N. Diana. L. N. Dick. C. S. Dickens, G. E. Dickens, Glenn E. Dickarson, J. E. Difuico, L. H. Dillard, Arlia Disalvo, Paul A. Domingua, D. A. Donlan, B. Donnelly, Henry Doty. Girard E. Doyle. John Drago, R. F. Du Rapau, 6. Dubon. A. Ducota. A. R. Duda. S. E. Duda. S. E. Duda. Stanley E. Dufour, Peter A. Dugas. A. Dugas. A. J. Duhon, Ernest J. Duncan. G. Duncan, G. W. Duncan, Gaorga W. Duncan, h4. F. Dune, A. Dunkins, L. Dunn, C. Dunn, M. J. Dunn. M. J. Duplessis, Frank Durapau, Jr., William Durapau, W. A., Jr. Durapau, Wm. Jr. Durham, G. G. Durning, I. A. Eariy, J. Early, John J. Edmund, R. F. Edwards, A. L. Edwards, Sankay Edwards. Willie Engel. F .P.. Jr. Engeldar, Herbert O. Engia, F. P.. Jr. Englahardt. E. E. Escanella, G. P. Espina, J. Esquaria, Jr., Malcon Essen, A. Johnson Estrada, A. M. Evensan, A. M. Fachini, A. Fain, Earl H., Sr. Farrar, R. G. Farrar, Robert G. Fadasovich, J. Ferguson, R. Fernandez, J. Fields, A. C. Fields, T. Fields, T. Fink. T. Fisher, E. Fisher, Lawrence G. Fitzgerald, D. V. J. Flanagan, J. Flatchlngar, F. J. Flippo, J. C. Flowers, N. L. Foley, Frank Folse, W. P. Forchia, J. D. Ford, Jerry C. Forgette, J. P. Forsberg, T. J. Fowler. M. Fox. J. H. Francisco, A. Fraziar, L. R. Frazier, L. R. Fredericks, R. A. Freeman, Thomas E. Freira, L. J. Fray, C. J. Amount 2.02 3.94 4.93 1.74 14.81 9.81 4.93 18.72 1.18 7.48 33.87 3.09 17.58 15.71 1.50 15.95 3.84 .98 1.47 4.93 1.54 1.55 4.93 1 5.48 i 2.93 9.35 [ 3.84 ; 4.93 2.93 1.99 1.44 4.93 : 2.84 41.75 7.73 2.24 4.37 2.32 12.00 4.10 2.85 1.98 5.94 33.24 13.45 12.77 15.11 i 13.49 1.54 43.51 8.79 I 3.47 i 1.89 j 7.47 4.93 ) 3.47 1 1.94 1 3.44 4.95 10.85 14.74 12.29 • 2.84 4.40 t 5.20 12.57 15.95 I5J5 ! 3.74 i 13.87 3.12 1 2.85 7.91 13.49 2.85 2.85 5.13 1( 4J0 15.95 9.15 ? 2.85 / 4.93 14.22 7.47 1.47 1.00 15.95 8.89 14.93 2.93 4.23 7J4 13.91 2.20 1.09 7.33 11.88 41.10 14.22 3.47 4.93 3.94 4.30 3.84 2.85 5.73 4.93 3.73 1.47 3.94 1.34 7.52 3.75 4.93 4.23 2.01 18.83 1.98 4.44 1.00 4.93 8.44 9.15 12.00 4.93 3.09 3.94 5.43 4.93 20.81 4.93 15.95 4.49 3.75 3.84 7.48 5.39 4.93 4.93 3.73 4.00 8.37 B.44 10.11 30.73 4.93 9.83 8.14 1.92 1.83 12.09 2.81 4.93 3J7 1.47 4.93 21.49 9.84 13.04 9.95 11.57 4.47 11.43 i J Name Fruge, C. Fuglsang, G. G. Fulco, J. A. Funkan. N. Funkan, N. Funkan. N. W. Fusaliar. E. L. Gagliano. J. Gaines. H. T. Gaines. H. T. Galardi. H. J. Galardi, Harold J. Gali. V. J. Gardner. W. T. Garn, Norman Garn Norman Garrison. C. W.. Jr. Garrity. G. L. Gassard. C. H. Gee. W. N. Gaorga. J. J. Georgar. Chaster A. Giardina. L. C. Giardina. L. C. Ciarczic. G. C. Gietak. Chester W. Gilbert. E.. Jr. Gilliam. C. H. Gillies. Ed. Gillies. Edward Gillikan. N. D. Gillikan. N. Glenn. Jamas M., Jr. Gomez. F. F. Gonzales. H. B. Gonzales. R. R. Gonzales .R. Gonzalez, James Goodman. B. B. Goodright. M. M. Goodwin. H. F. Gordon. I. Graham. K. R. Granadas. J. Granados. J. Gray. O. R. Gray. O. R. Grebson. C. L. Green. H. J. Green. J. L. Green. Jesse T. Gregoire. Jeffery Griddle. Larry C. Griffin. W. S. Grimes. R. C. Grimes. Reamer C. Gronberg. N. E. Guertin. L. R. Guest. V. Guest. V. O. Guidry. A. R. Guillory, J. Hacker, J. T. Amount I2J4 1.84 2M 1.84 3.U 3.47 4.93 11.97 28.41 13.44 9.04 4.93 24.49 27.44 3.03 3.11 17.45 4.93 2.84 5.84 15.71 4.94 2.85 10.07 7.54 4.57 4.93 2.85 12.34 3.47 3.01 4J4 5.47 2.74 4.93 3.73 3.73 8.49 14.81 18.73 4.93 13.44 5.84 3.30 5.51 1.47 1.00 18.04 14.54 5.34 1 2.93 3.47 4.23 5.32 3.05 15.95 24.32 14.48 3.44 2.84 10.88 1.47 1.98 Name Jefferson, N. A. Jenkins, H. Jetton, Orville A. John. Word Johnson, C. W. Johnson, Charles W. Johnson, Charles D. Johnson, Clarence Johnson, E. Johnson, G. D. Johnson, H. Johnson, H. A. Johnson, L. 5. Johnson, L. 5. Johnson, L. 5. Johnson, L. S. Johnson, R. Johnson, S, Johnson, T. Jones, C. Jonas, H. E. Jones, H., Jr. Jones, J. 5. Jones, James Jonas, K. W. Jordan, B. C. Jordan, Bernard C. Jordan, C. C. Jordan, C. C. Jordan, Carl C. Jr. Crawford, James Jr. Kelly, John T. Jr. Timm, Otto Kane, V. E. Karala, H. Kathe, A. F. Kelly, L. B. Kelly, Martin Kemp, J. J. Kemp, Joseph Kendrick, Oliver J. Keneday, G. Kennedy, J. E. Kennedy, P. W. Kennedy, P. W. KennecK, V. A. Kent, E. Kerr, G. C. Kerrigan, C. J. Kerwin, W. K. Kidd, T., Jr. Kirby, J. E. Kirtland, Glenn Kisten, Joseph Klauber, P. M. Klause, W., Jr. Knott, Beni. P. Koch, R., Jr. Krause, W., Jr. Kyle, H. L. Labigang, F. W. Lachapell, L. Lacy, James C. Mer 26, 1967 • Amount 3.47 5.43 4.44 8.45 24.74 2.51 1.47 12.94 4.23 15.84 28.41 2.85 4.95 3.47 1.94 3.44 11.48 2.85 8.07 4.49 1.98 4.93 4.37 7.44 4.22 2.98 10.43 5.20 13.07 4.04 4.18 4.09 4.18 15.84 9.34 5.40 17.42 1.80 2.08 10.43 13.87 11.43 4.93 3.94 10.40 14.82 4.93 13.04 3.47 3.52 4.93 8.00 9.00 5.13 1.34 4.93 3.53 1.39 13.32 1.98 7.83 5.20 7.74 The Delta Steamship Lines has notified the SIU that it is holding checks for un­ claimed wages due crewmen as of March 31, 1967. The following Seafarers may col­ lect their checks by writing to the Pay­ master, Delta Steamship Lines, Inc., No. 2 Canal Street, International Trade Mart, Room 1700, New Orleans, La. 70130. DELTA LINE MONEY DUE Halam, Frank Hailigan, Girard Halvarson, S. Halvorsan, S. Hamilton, D. F. Hammond. M. M. Hancock. C. A. Hancock. D. J. Hanks. B. K. Hannars, C. H. Hargrave. N. Harlsan, Harold M. Harvey, C. B. Harvey, C. B. Hatfield. Nathaniel Hawkins. D. Herbert, Charles Heidelberg, J. H. Haidelbarg, J. H. Herbert, V. Hernandez, G. L. Hiekox, C. Hickox, F. D. Hiekox, Franklin D. Hill, D. W. Hodges, Raymond Hoffman, Gaorga C. Holbrooi, W. M. Holder, M. J. Hoover, D. E., Jr. Hopkins, C. J. Hornbay, G. Howard, F. B. Hrolanok, J. Huff, N. A. Hughes, T. E. Hulsa, M. L. Hunt D. Ictack, R . ictack, R. Isadora, Wilfred Jack, U. Jack, U. Jackson, J. Jackson, J. A. Jackson, J. A. Jackson, W. P. James. J. P. James. J. P. Jane. A. E. Jarocinski, F. Jarocinski, F. JaroncinskI, F. Jarosek, George Jas, A. A., Jr. 3.09 2.93 3.94 3.44 18.74 1.99 5.49 3.53 5.75 4.93 7.33 15.95 32.44 1.47 11.77 10.13 24.90 4.40 3.47 41.47 I5J5 9.44 I2.0B 3.75 15.84 1.92 15.95 4.49 14.54 15.31 10.38 4.47 .98 25.34 2154 5.B4 2.93 15.51 3.09 4.93 1.55 3.85 2.85 1.85 4.23 10.89 3.70 5.80 1,98 7.87 .98 20.44 5.15 97.72 2.85 Lae, L. D. Laicy, Jack Lambert, C. M. Lambert, Reidus Lambert, Reidus Lambert, Reidus Langan, J. C. Latapie, J. Latapie, J. Latapie, J. Latapie, J. Latorie, F. P. . Lawson, H. Q. Laxon, J. H. Leake. Wm. B. Leblanc, J. W. Lee, C. A. Lee, C. L. Lee, R. Frazier Lendry, A. Lendry, R. Leonard, F. A. Lewis, J. E. Lewis, J. F. Lewis, J. Thurston Lewis, James E. Lewis, T. J. «: V lewis, Wm. H. Libby, M. F. Libby, M. F. Liebers, G. K. Llebers, G. K. Lima, A. W. Little, M. Liuzza, D. J. Liuzza, G. Liuzza, G. Liuzza, R. LIzotte ,W. C. Loflin, E. J. Lofton, C. Lonergan. Michael P. Long, Jonn C. Loston, S. Loston, S. Loston, S. Luna, C. M. MacGregor, William Mach, J. W. Mack. Morris J. Macks, R. L. Mahoney, J. L. Maire, F. C. 12.32 7.97 7.54 2.03 10.11 4.04 7.33 3.47 1.94 3.44 2.81 5.43 8.37 14.28 12.14 4.93 3.54 4.57 2.82 4.40 2.45 1.88 4.93 3.U 5.95 4.44 7.31 7.31 7.33 10.44 2.24 15.84 .98 4.93 14.48 0.84 3.09 4.93 5.49 4.47 15.84 15.55 3.90 1.24 3J4 4.93 2.34 8.05 4.19 8.84 5.20 13.11 2.93 3.44 2.85 Name Maldonado, P. T. Maley, J. Richard Malay, Richard J. Malone, Geo. E. Maione, T. Mannette, J. S., Jr. Marino, William E. Marion, R. P. Mark. R. C. Marshail, L .T. Marshall, L T. Martin, D. M. Martin, M. Martin, M. M. Martinez, C. Martinez, R. A. Martinez, R. G. Martinez, Santos E. Marullo, Theodore J. Mathis, T. Mauldin, J. B. Mauldin, J. N. May, A. C., Jr. May, A. C., Jr. May, A. C., Jr. McCioskey, Andrew McCullough, C. L. McCullough, L. McGinnis, A. J. McGuffey, James E. McKeithen, J. McLean, Jery McNab, Earl McNab, Earl McNatt, Robert E. McNeil, Wm. McAvoy, A. J. McBride, John McCann, O. J. McCarthy, Joseph McCoy, H. W. McCullough, Lawrence McDonald, E. McDonald, J. C. McFarlin, J. McGarry, F. J. McGee, Wm. McGovern ,D. T. McGregor, Kenneth C. McKay, W. J. McKay, W. J. McKay, Wm. J. McKinney, K. A. McLaughlin, N. McLean, Jimmy C. McLemore, John D. McMullin, C. D. McMullin, C. McPhee, J. McPhee, J. McPhillips, R. Meche, R. J. Many, H. Merkel, John Merrit, R. E. Merritt, R. R. Messonnier, E. Michael, R. T. Michael, Robert Milazzo, G. M. Miller, M. R. Miller, R. C. Miller, R. C. Miller, R. C. Milstead. H. L. Mims, W. Y. Mitchell, A. Mitchell, C. L. Mitchell, C. L. Mitchell, Chains L. Mitchell, Walter W. Mixon, L. L. Mixon, Sinclair Moll, Joseph J., Jr. Mondone, S. Mondone, Santo, Jr. Montgomery, B. J. Montgomery, D. R. Moody, James F. Moore, F. D. Mora, M. T. Mora, M. T. Morgan, G. Moreno, L. A. Moreno, L. A. Morgan, Dalton H. Morgan, James Morgan, Paul Morgan, W. D. Morris, Jr., Richard Morris, M. T. Morris, 5. Move, B. M. Mullna, Larry Murrelf, W .T. Myles, Wm. J. Nassar, A. J. Nassar, A. J. Nelii, Harold H. Newcomb, R. H. Newson, Robert S. Newton, Charles Ni, Nicola A. Nicholas, R. W. Nickerson, C. L. Nixon, J. Nolan, Floyd Nolan, S. W. Nolan, Stanley W. Noles, G. H. Noto, G: Noto, G. Noto, Gasper Nuss, George O'Brlant, Victor O'Brien, G. E. O'Mary, Y. W. Orso, R. H. Owen, D. Pacheo, R. Pancost," H. J. Pancost, Harold J. Paneplnto, A. J. Paneplnto, Aug. J. Pappas, S. Parker, J. W. Parker. J. W. Parkerlnson, R. A., Jr. Parkerinson, R. A. Patin, L. J. ^atlngo, E. A. Patterson, Wm. G. Pennino, A. Penny, Wm. B., Jr. Pereon^ F. Perez, Edwardo C. Perezra, Wm. H. Pfrommer, E. Piasclk, P. Plasclk, P. Pierce, D. O. Pinchook, Anthony Pino, B. B. Pino, B. B. Pino, B. B. Pino, B. B. PIttman, W. A. Pontiff, Jerry F. Poole, C. L. PotorskI, R, Praytor, James F. Prejean, R. Prlcj, J.. Jr. Amount 2.93 2.03 8.84 1.47 8.54 4.22 3.87 14.14 4.23 17.57 34.52 9.85 2.04 13.24 4.93 41.11 2.85 12.87 5.32 4.93 4.47 9.14 9.83 9.83 4.93 2.49 15.55 15.95 5.44 84.91 10.11 2.93 2.82 10.13 4.59 10.98 4.93 25.44 1.02 1.47 27.70 11.05 4.93 9.85 14.28 2.97 3.11 33.05 12.00 11.44 j 3.09 ! 4.18 3.43 27.83 15.95 23.74 3.44 7.31 1.83 4.44 15.71 2.85 5J0 15.84 1.99 32.02 4.93 2.82 8.45 2.98 14.48 2.85 2.85 23.91 24.10 3.75 71.34 12.32 14.74 1.55 1.44 8.80 2.93 4.09 11.54 5.32 2.31 9.23 12.00 4.23 24.23 14.04 8.35 2.85 2.85 5.32 1.98 3.94 1.57 4.41 21.43 4.77 9.83 4.23 1.98 1.47 2.85 2.85 1.95 3.92 1.54 2.97 2.88 5.72 2.85 3.75 12.00 4.91 15.95 3.84 4.18 4.93 7.73 4.57 11.09 4.93 7.54 12.00 13.35 15.15 15.84 3.47 4.93 1.47 32.02 1.88 3.73 2.85 21.91 2.20 3.73 2.93 4.18 B.37 7.47 2.32 28.41 3.M 21.09 21.12 2.93 1.00 4.35 4.93 3.75 4JI9 3.44 8.47 9.47 4.22 5.47 3.50 2.85 Name Amount Price. J., Jr. 2.85 Pringt, Paolo 4.93 Prizmik, A. 8.37 Prizmik, Antonio 1.00 Procell, J. 9.85 Proceii, Jack 15.88 PrusinskI, 5. 13.80 Puras, E. 2.27 Quesada, R. N. 2.85 Quinn, C. 3i.74 Radich, T. J. 49.70 Rainey, T. O. 1.92 Rainty, Thomas O. 1.84 Raiph, J. J. 3.09 Ralph, J. J,, Sr. 1.47 Ramsay, D. A. 24.78 Rana, K. J. 4.93 Raneu, Irvin, Jr. 15.95 Rankin, James 5.40 Ray, G. 7.51 Rebone, A. J. 3.52 Reed, P. 1.28 Resmondo, E. R. 2.20 Reyes, Jesus D. 3.03 Richard, J, E. 3.54 Richardson, Maurice 10.09 Richie, Thomas L. 19.04 Richoux, J. D. 7J4 Rigby, W. S. 2.82 Rigby, Walter 14.82 Rihn, E. A. 1.98 Ritter, V, F. 5.84 Rivera, A. H. P. 150.00 Roberson, L. M 1.98 Roberts, H. W. 19.79 Roberts, J. '21.11 Roberts, James 10.13 Robinson, E. 1.93 Robinson. J. T. 4.04 Robinson, T. A. 24J3 Rocco, J. J. 1.53 Roche, W. T. 17.14 Rodriguez, A. 3.30 Rogers, Anthony P; 1.99 Rogers, Robert 9.40 Roias, D. 5.54 Rose, W. J. 9.83 Rosenberg, Olave W. 11.05 Ross, Geo. G. 2.93 Rousseau, W. A., Jr, 9.32 Rush, G. J. 4.44 Sabathier, D. H. 11.73 Saitarez, Wiliiam 14.37 Saivador, E. O. 5.74 Salvador, E. O. 13.44 Sanchez, J. N. 77.53 Sansone, J. 4.93 5aramthus, Algien 3.09 5argent, O. E. 12.05 Sarvtr, J. R. 3.44 Sasseville, R. P. 4.57 Satterthwaite, Amel 3.09 Savow, J. 11.24 5awyer, Charles R. 12.34 Sbriglio, S. J. 4.71 Scarmutz, J. 4.93 5caramvtz ,JoseDh 4.22 5cheidel. J. W. 3.94 Scheidel, J. W. 3.12 Scheidler, E. J. 4.91 Schrade, M. L. 7.31 Searcey, Edward H. 7.33 Self, K. W. 40.31 Sellman, Frederick 3.94 Serade .M. L. 10.93 Serlo, S. 32.33 Sevensen,A. E. 3.44 Seymour, A. 9.05 5hartzer, C. L. 5.51 Shaughnessey, J. 4.72 Shepherd, B. 4.40 Sherman, I. J. 5.84 Short, A. 27.33 Sillln, E. J. 11.45 5ilva, J. F . 4.48 Simmons, Freddie H. 4.45 Simmons, T. 7.31 Simonds, Paul A. 7.49 Skinner, J. M. 10.82 Smith, A. 2.04 Smith, A. H. 2.21 Smith, C. 17.40 Smith, C. J. 13.10 Smith, C. J. 4.93 Smith, C. R. 2.85 Smith, H. M. 18.33 Smith, John W. 1.47 Smith, M. D. 5.13 Smith, M. D. 5.40 Smith, O. D. 2.85 Smith, R. D., Jr. 9.12 Smith, R. E. 37.42 Sobczak, E. V. 7.51 Soto, C. R. 4.24 Soto, C. R. 4.40 Soto, C. R. 8.54 Speece, H. L. 12.25 Spencer, R. O. 5.07 Spencer, R. O. 7.54 Spires, T. 3.75 Sr Cheramie, Jack B. 3.11 Sr Cheramie, Jack B. 2.97 St. Germain, G. 1.47 St. Germain, G. J. 7.73 St. Germain, G. J. 4.93 St Germain, H. 4.93 Starck, H. B. 7.97 Steadman, Norwood 4.49 Steadman, H. O. 18.21 Steele, J. C. 55.87 Steele, M. C. 2.85 Steele, M. G. 4.93 Steele, R . 2.97 Stewart, E. 4.93 St. Germain, Gleason 13.41 Stokke, Sverre M. 5.51 Stovall, W. H. 13.49 Suarez, J., Jr. 11.97 Suyms, Jack M. 1.98 Swillsy, W. H. 15.92 Symns, J. 24.70 Syms, J. M. 4.95 Tablas, Jose A. 5.51 Talbert, N. R. 2.85 Taylor, J. I., Jr. 7.54 Thfu, G. P. 5.20 Thiu, G. P. 10.10 Thiu, Goon 7.48 ThIu, Goon 4.04 Thomas, K. F. 15.72 Thomason, J. 3,04 Thompson, Wm. H. 1.20 Thone, Alfred 24.15 Thorn, A. 4.04 Thome, Alfred HJB Thome, W. W. 2.85 Thome, W. W. 198.21 Throne, Alfr^ 2.82 Tillman, W. 4.91 Tillman, Wm. I JO Tomas T. Willis 3.75 Tompkins, Robert L. E. 12.43 Torefiel, Jose 2.00 Travis, Walter R. 15.84 Tregembe, W. 3.75 Trelgle, James J. 5.13 Trevlno, Alberto 3.09 Trust, J. P. 43.02 Tulp, J., Jr. 3.73 Tulp, J., Jr. 3.73 Tyler, Robert E. 14.47 Tyron, James 3.58 fConfinued In the next IttueJ �May 26, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer AB Johnny Lombardo Recalls Fight With 'Sugar Ray' Twelve years ago a lithe, well-built man named Johnny Lombardo walked into the SIU's hall in New York and he told a Headquarters Representative "If you can use a good seaman, that's me." In 1955, Johnny Lombardo was 27 years old, a contender for the middleweight crown, and, in the opinion of some sports writers, the finest boxer then fight­ ing. He gave up his promising career as a fighter because he was convinced the odds were stacked against his attaining the middle­ weight champion­ ship because he "didn't know the right people." The SIU got a good man in 1955, and Johnny began his seafaring career. "I fought all Lombardo my life," Lom­ bardo told the LOG. At 13 he was out of school, fighting for a living by working in the coal mines near his hometown of Mt. Carmel, Pa. Except for the money his mother managed to bring home from a silk mill where she worked for a short while, and her mother's meager assistance al­ Johnny Lombardo (right) deftly fends off a left jab as he closes lowance, his wages were the sole in on Sugar Ray Robinson during their ten-round bout in 1955. support of the family during those bleak depression years. In addi­ Robinson won a split decision. Despite the fact that he came tion to his mother, the family also within a hairbreadth of victory, Johnny decided to give up boxing. consisted of three brothers and three sisters. "Fighting is a lousy business, One More Fight Two years later, at the age of the way it's run these days," he Lombardo fought only once 15, Lombardo was a combat vet­ says, with less bitterness than one more after the Robinson match. eran. Lying about his age, he en­ would expect. "If it's run right, it In that match he knocked out listed in the Navy. By the time his could be a great business—where "Wildcat" Phil Kim, an up and true age was discovered, he had a poor kid can make something." coming Hawaiian fighter who had been trained as a 20 mm. gunner, Though most professional box­ and had shot down a German ers would consider Lombardo's TKO'd the lightweight champion, fighter during the invasion of Nor­ record admirable, he himself feels Virgil Aikins. It was on that pro­ mandy. "I was so hungry for ac­ it reflects many of the ills of the gram that Sonny Liston also tion, I slept under my 20 milli­ sport as it is practiced today and fought—in a preliminary match for a purse of $200. Johnny re­ meter," he explained. When his should have been much tetter. ceived $3,000 for his last ifight. ship was attacked by the German "Now, it's who you know that He was contracted for one more plane, and "they called general dominates," he says. "Talent fight, against the number one quarters, I had it on fire before doesn't mean anything. If you're lightweight contender, Wallace anyone got their guns on it," he run by the right people, you're in." related. After being mustered out Furthermore, with the advent of "Bud" Smith. "For once I would of the Navy, Brother Lombardo— TV, boxing becomes ^'too much of have had weight on someone," says Brother Lombardo, who usu­ after trying and failing four times an acting business." ally fought at 150 pounds, just —managed to get into the Army. three pounds over the middle­ On National TV After a few months, however, his weight minimum. "I'd have mur­ true age was again found out, and Lombardo went on his first dered him, and he knew it," he was discharged at 16. national hookup in 1952, when Johnny relates. Smith, who went For two years he worked as a he fought Rocky Castillani. John­ on to win the lightweight cham­ railroad carpenter's helper, living ny knocked his opponent down pionship, "finagled his way out" in Philadelphia. Having fought all for a count of nine in the first his life, it was only natural that he round, and knocked Castillani of the contract and the match kept fighting. "I got into lots of down again in the eighth round never took place. It was just as well as far as Johnny was con­ barroom brawls," he said. His for a count of eight. And he teat friends told him, "since you like Castillani "from pillar to post in cerned, as he already was looking to fight so much, why don't you the other rounds," he says. Johnny for a way out of the fight game. become a professional?" "So, final­ related how he was incredulous Two months after that bout, ly I did." At the age of 18, he went when the decision—against him— Johnny Lombardo had hung up to Washington, D. C., where he was announced. Sportswriters in his gloves for good, retiring from knew someone in the fight game, newspapers across the country boxing to become a seafarer. to begin his fight to the top. agreed that he had indeed been Johnny lost his first fight, which cheated out of a well-earned win. A Yen for the Sea took place in Washington's Turn­ Fights Sugar Ray er's Arena. "I didn't know how Ever since his Navy days, Lom­ In 1955, at the age of 26, important conditioning is," he says, bardo had a yen for the sea. Dur­ explaining this loss. "Conditioning Johnny Lombardo fought Sugar ing most of his boxing career, he is 70 per cent in winning a figjit," Ray Robinson. Robinson was on and his wife made their home in he says, "fighting skill is 20 per the cometeck trail, at the age of Miami Beach, as close to the water cent, and ten per cent is pure 35, trying to capture the middle­ as they could get. luck." The purse for his first fight weight crown. Before the Lom­ was $20, and Johnny ended up "The SIU is the greatest," says bardo match, he had already with $6 of it. Brother Lombardo of his union. knocked out Joe Rendome and Fougjit All Comers beaten Gart Panther. "Even "I wouldn't change it for the Many fights followed, and John­ though I spotted him 15 pounds, world. The men who run it are ny fought all comers until he was I was sure I'd beat Sugar Ray," the best people in the world." fighting the men at the top. "I Johnny recounted. Although the Brother Lombardo, who now was never knocked out," he says. record shows the fight went to holds an AB's rating, has sailed "In fact, I was never knocked off Robinson in a split decision, mostly for Sea-Land on the my feet in the ring." During his eight-year career as Johnny is convinced that he won European run. "I've seen enough a boxer, Lombardo fought in al­ the fight. Two judges gave it to of the world," says Johnny, "and most 70 matches and won all of Robinson by one or two rounds I like coast-wise runs and Puerto them with the exception of four­ each. "That fight really took the Rico." "But," he adds, "I'll take teen losses and two draws. anything." heart out of me," Johtiny said. Page Eleven FINAL DEPARTURES Arthur Caruso, 60; Brother Burial was in Herbster Commu­ Caruso died on April 4 at the nity Cemetery, Herbster, Wise. USPHS Hospital, —4f— San Francisco, Charles Nuber, 71: Seafarer after a brief ill­ ness. He was a na­ Nuber died on March 14 in New on SIU pension at tive of Pennsylva­ Orleans. He was nia and lived in on SIU pension San Jose, Califor­ at time of death. nia. Caruso joined Brother Nuber the SIU in the joined the Union port of Mobile in the port of and sailed as an AB. He served in New Orleans. A the Army from 1942 until 1945. native of that city, Brother Caruso is survived by his he made his home daughter, Mrs. Muriel Chairavella inWaveland, of San Jose, Calif. He was a wid­ ower. Burial was in Golden Gate Miss. Nuber sailed in the Deck Department as a Bosun. Surviving National Cemetery. is his wife, Una F. Nuber of Waveland, Miss. Burial was in Anthony Kowalsid, 47: Death Waveland Cemetery, Waveland. claimed Brother Kowalski, Jan. 22, at Mercy Hos­ Eros Cox, 52; Seafarer Cox pital, Bay City, Mich. A native died in Hancock General Hospital. Bay St. of Michigan, he Louis, Mississippi, was a resident of on March 26 Rogers City and from a cardiovas­ joined the SIU cular collapse. Great Lakes Dis­ He was born in trict in the port Arkansas and of Detroit. He lived in Bay St. sailed in the Deck Dept. and was Louis. Cox joined last employed by Huron Portland the Union in New Cement. Kowalski is survived by Orleans. A member of the Engine his wife, Marjorie. Burial was in Department, he shipped as FOWT, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellknap deck engineer and pumpman. His Township, Mich. last ship was the Del Mar. Cox is survived by his wife, Catherine —— of Bay St. Louis. Burial was in Arthur Johnson, 58. A heart at­ Lakeshore Cemetery, Lakeshore, tack caused the death of Brother Miss. Johnson on April 22, in Bayfield, Wise. A member Thomas Allen, 44: A heart at­ of the SIU's Gt. tack took the life of Brother Allen Lakes District, he on Feb. 3 in Bal­ sailed as a deck­ timore. A native hand. Born in of New York Michigan, John­ City, Allen lived son made his in Baltimore. He home in Cornu­ joined the Union copia, Wise. He joined the Union in New York and in Duluth, Minn. Surviving is his was a member of wife, Elizabeth of Cornucopia. the Steward De­ Burial was in Herbster Commu­ partment. His last nity Cemetery, Herbster, Wise. vessel was the Bradford Isle. Sur­ viving is his sister, Jane A. McGahan of San Diego. Allen was John Caldwell, 66: Seafarer buried in St. John's Cemetery, Caldwell died in Neuvo Laredo, Long Island, N.Y. Mexico, March 7. He was on an Charles Dowling, 46: Pneu­ SIU pension at monia claimed the life of Brother the time of death. Dowling Feb. 20, Seafarer Caldwell while sailing as %; OKIIF sailed in the Stew­ chief cook aboard ard Department the Volusia. Bom and joined the in Mobile, he was SIU in New Or­ a resident of New leans. He made Orleans. Brother his home in that port and was a Dowling joined native of Washington, D. C. Cald­ the SIU in that well's last ship was the Del Mar. port and held the Seafarer Caldwell was in the Air rating of Chief Steward. Surviv­ Force during World War Two. Brother Caldwell was buried in ing is his wife, Rita Dowling, of New Orleans. Burial was in Mag­ Mexico. nolia Cemetery, Mobile. — 4/ — — 4/ — 4/ —4/— —4^— Ira Diiessen, 65: A coronary thrombosis claimed the life of Brother Driessen in Bayfield, Wis., April 6. He sailed in the SIU's Great Lakes Dis­ trict as an oiler. Bom in South Dakota, he made his home in Port Wing, Wise. Brother Driessen joined the Union in the port of Detroit. Surviving is his wife, Evelyn of Port Wing. —4/ Francisco Rodriquez, 39: Broth­ er Rodriguez died April 13, in St. Mary's Hos­ pital, Hoboken, N.J., from pneu­ monia. A mem­ ber of the Stew­ ard Department, he shipped as Messman. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, he lived in Hoboken and joined the Union in the port of San Francisco. I �Page Twelve May 26, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Bosun's Wife Writes Congressmen On Seael Seanity— With Results A good time was had by all during the fitout party for the Diamond Alkidl (Boland & Cornelius), Meeting Chairman Harry L. Stockman reports. "We had a wonderful time and we invited our fellow Seafarers from the Arthur K. Atkinson. A good time was had by all," writes Stockman. Stockman was elected deck ^ Housekeeping duties aboard the delegate and reported that things farers were hospitalized on this Sagamore Hill (Victory Carriers) are going fine in his department. voyage. When the trip is over, were assigned in The fellows are "getting the the vessel will head for a checkup a way that might wrinkles out after a stay on the at the shipyards. prove useful to beach," Stockman said. Charles the crews of oth­ Murphy is the er SlU-contracted new steward's ships, writes delegate and the During the good and welfare Meeting S e c r eEngine Depart­ tary Francis R. ment will be rep­ portion of a meeting aboard the Amerigo (Man­ Napoli. The resented by Guy agement & Ship­ Burke. Burke Trotman ping), writes cated in the fol­ suggested that Meeting Secretary lowing way, during a meeting ere wmembers William Schnei­ presided over by Meeting Chair­ contribute to the Bostic der, the crew re­ man Milton Trotman: All hands ship's fund. Meet­ solved that "all will try to keep the messroom ing Secretary Jesse Bostic writes hands clean their and pantry clean. The Wipers will that crewmembers "wished to take own quarters clean the laundry. The Ordinaries time out to praise the galley crew upon leaving the are to clean the slop sink, and the Hoggie for a job well done." They did ship so the next Bedroom Steward was assigned to an exceptionally fine job at the crew will find a clean ship to take clean the recreation room. The fitout "when all the fellows eat over." Also during the good and men feel that this new arrange­ at the same time and it puts a welfare part of the meeting pre­ ment will make the ship one of strain on the porters and cook. sided over by Meeting Chairman the cleanest SIU ships. So thanks again fellows for a job John Hoegie, the Steward Depart­ well done." ment was asked to make available more peanut butter and second "This trip has been a success helpings on some desserts. The and all the Union Brothers coop­ crew was asked to make a better erated just fine. effort in keeping the messhall and I hope on the re­ pantry clean at night. turn trip, I, or Steven Baker, born February the next ship's 22, 1967, to the Maynard L. delegate can send Bakers, Marine City, Michigan. in the same re­ Ira Brown, Steward on the port," reported Curtis Ducote Fairisle (Pan Oceanic Tankers) Issac Bertran, bom December promised his fel­ aboard the Robin 22, 1966, to the Rafael Bertrans, low Seafarers that Trent (Robin Ducote Brooklyn, New York. a special dinner Line). Meeting would be served Secretary Orville Payne reported while the ship that Brother Ducote was given Leslie Corron, born December was at anchor in a vote of thanks. 13, 1966, to the Jerome Corrons, Viet Nam. Ralf Baltimore, Maryland. Huddleston, who was elected ship's A ship's fund was started delegate by ac­ Tonka Kay Llal, born February Huddleston> aboard the Oceanic Tide (Trans clamation, report­ 17, 1967, to the Candido C. Lials, World Marine), ed that "everything is going along Meeting Chair­ smoothly." Crewmembers were Houston, Texas. man Wilbnrn reminded to handle all beefs "in Dodd reports. No Robert Trent Bright, bora May the SIU manner, through the de­ treasurer has been 3, 1966, to the Robert D. Brights, elected yet. Meet­ partment delegates. A ship's fund Norfolk, Va. ing Secretary El­ was started to purchase a televi­ mer E. Graff re­ sion set and all hands pledged ports that the money for the TV. Huddleston Melansea Toy WQUams, born wrote that "a good payofP' was Chief Cook did December 16, 1966, to the Rich­ Dodd an exceptional enjoyed in Portland, Oregon, be­ ard Williams, Brooklyn, New job. Graff reports that some Sea- fore the ship left for Viet Nam. York. The SIU, like other AFL-CIO affiliated unions, has been asking its members to actively fight for a stronger Social Security Law. The SIU has pointed out that the proposed legislation will benefit all, not^ thetic to your views and will keep merely the aged, and has asked them very much before me as all its members and their fami­ this legislation is considered in lies to do what they can to sup­ the Senate." port its fight for better Social Representative Jacob H. Gil­ Security. bert, a Democratic, and a member One SIU wife that has done of the House Ways and Means more than her share to help im­ Committee, wrote his fellow New prove Social Security is Mrs. Lela Yorker: "This legislation has my T. Ziereis, wife of the veteran strong support and, in fact, I Seafarer, Bosun John "Bananas" would like higher benefit increases Ziereis. She wrote her senators, and higher benefits than proposed her congressman, and a number of in the President's Bill. My com­ other congressmen and other gov­ mittee is now holding hearings and ernment officials. I assure you my efforts will con­ tinue toward the enactment of The response Mrs. Ziereis got adequate increases and needed from the national legislators was improvements in Medicare." overwhelmingly supportive. Jacob Another reply came from Rep­ K. Javits (R), wrote to his con­ stituent: "As you may know, I resentative Theodore R. Kupferhave supported improvements in man. Republican, of the 17th benefits which deserve and seem District of Mrs. Ziereis' Bourough to have substantial bipartisan sup­ of Manhattan. "As you know," port this year . . . You may be he told Mrs. Ziereis, "I have been assured that I am most sympa- very much interested in helping senior citizens and in the Social Security system." If anyone has doubts that the individual can influence our legis­ lators, Representative Kupferman's closing paragraph should remove them: "I shall continue to follow up in order to be helpful Betty Stiner, born November and will keep your suggestions in 27, 1966, to the Donald L. Stiners, mind as a way to do this." Tampa, Florida. ARRIVALS Angela Willis, born March 11, 1967, to the Melvin G. Willis, Marshallberg, N. Carolina. ^ Rigal Baptiste, born April 1, 1967, "to the Roland Baptistes, Brooklyn, New York. —^3>— Nicholas Vain, born April 14, 1967, to the Henry E. Vains, Baltimore, Maryland. <1> Lifeboat Class No. 177 Shoves Off Dennis Evans, born January 16, 1967, to the Arnold Evans, Florala, Alabama. • <t> Andrew McMillan, bora March 29, 1967, to the Donald C. Mc­ Millans, Philadelphia, Penna. Patricia Wrenn, born April 15, 1967, to the Ronald A. Wrenns, Jersey City, New Jersey. Wilma Ivette Ayala, bora April 21, 1967, to the Ramon Ayalas, Santurce, Puerto Rico. <|> William Kleman, bora March 24, 1967, to the Robert Klemans, Bay City, Michigan. Cynthia Gihhs, bora March 27, 1967, to the Leslie W. Gibbs, Galveston, Texas. Jonathan Ahranu, bora March 23, 1967, to the John Abrams, Bronx, New York. ^ Michael Berry, born February 6, 1967, to the Claude D. Berrys, Lucedale, Mississippi. Karen Nolan, born April 14, 1967, to the Jeffery Nolans, Hous­ ton, Texas. ^ Candace Tucker, born Febru­ ary 6, 1967, to the H. L. Tuckers, Prichard, Alabama. ! Editor, • SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 Harry Peek Please contact "Moms" Wessels, or inform her where you can be reached. She has moved since she last heard from you. The new address is 2225 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans. Phone 944-6532. ^ Julio S. Russetti Please contact your brother, Anthony, 29 Hemlock Rd., Nor­ wood, Mass. Your father died and he must communicate with you. <|> Bin Smith Get in touch with Anthony Nix Jr., c/o U.S. Marine Hos­ pital, 15th Ave. and Lake St., San Francisco. Phone SK 2-1400. Arthur N. Butler Contact your mother as soon as possible. The address is P.O. Box 203, Dublin, N. C. 28332. —- Harold McVay Please contact Fredy Ruiz, 748 10th St., Barrio Obrero, Santurce, Puerto Rico. ; " v.!. V, , I , „ " i I | ' I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOO—please put my ^ name on youhmaillng 1!^^ (Frint informafion) • MAAAlr '. - , - .., STREET ADPRESS ...•k-..,!...,......',..:..'!. Having attained their Coast Guard lifeboat endorsements, the SlU's 177th regular lifeboat class poses for its graduation picture. Seated in the front (l-r) are: S. Carr, A. Casano, W. Napier, and V. Stamatiou. Standing in the back row are: Instructor Dick Hall, J. Kelly, R. Slaughter, 5. Loston, and SIU Senior Instructor Ami Bjornsson. Crystal Medice, born March 20, 1967, to the Larry Medices, Gretna, Louisiana. Karol Williams, born March 29, 1967, to the Carmond L. Wil­ liams, Metairie, Louisiana. CITY STATE........ ZjP........ TO AVOID OUPlfCATJONs If y/iu an oW subscriber and have » change , ' of sddrMs, pisesfc give your fonnsr address befowi ^ �liii '•• O- Mar 26, 1967 to the Editor! I would like to thank the un­ ion for its letter congratulating us on the.birth of our son, Wal5 ter Erik, and also for the Sav­ ings Bond for $25. ! I would also like to thank all s the members for welcoming I him into the Seafarers family. I I am sure if he should decide I to be a seaman one day, he wiU I choose the SIU before any tothen/ Mdri^ttolHos itol!ie E«tor! : - : As you know, I have just re­ ceived. my disability pension. I would like to take tois opportu­ nity to tell you I am grateful for having the privilege of be­ longing to this great union, the SIU, and am tfe^ly apprecia­ tive of being a member under ^ts most able leadership. These blessings will help rae to adjust to the future and the heartbreak of never sailing . F. P. Sburtshom. Build Up Fleet Instead Of FDl , V' iTo The EAtfHr: : I I am amazed at the lack of londemtanding on the part of many Government officials about the urgent need for a large, modern American mer­ chant marine fleet. Fortunately, however, there are also many who do understand what the merchant marine is all about. It is interesting to note that most of the Congressmen who consistently champion ffie mer­ chant marine in Congress are dead set against Secretary of Defense MacNaraara's Fast Deployment Logistic Ship pro­ posal. Sharp criticism of the De­ fense Department's Fast De­ ployment Logistic Ship proposal and a call for reVitalization of the American-flag merchant fleet instead, have been the key­ note of statements tnade by these knowledgeable legisla^ tors, in contrast to Government officials who have been asking for the Fast Deployment Ingisr tic Ships. ; t think it is important to note that these Congressmen stressed that not only are the proposed FDL ships expensive white ele- : phants, btit that an increased 1 American merchant tonnage ; capability is indeed needed—^in the form of fast, modern con­ ventional ships. . Bfarfln IfoSmau. Urges instruttion In Lahor Uhttory To The Editor: As 1968 elections approach, what SIU President Paul Hall said in his column in the April issue of the Seafarers Log the need to mc-isS' tithah^ .'V A Stol.-VvX .V «•: single problem faced by unions in the area of political education is the education of its younger members." The battles won by organbxd labor in the thirties are something that fewer and fewer workers can remember. More and more of them as the older workers are replaced by the young, haye no conception of what is meant to fight for the right to have a union. Programs of union education, such as the one offered by the SIU, are of special importance if labor is to present a united V JW W*s Page Thirteen Seafarer Proa Goes Where Needed As He Readies tor 6th Viet Trip (With scores of SlU-manned vessels making the Vietnam run with supplies for the military operations, Seafarers are keeping the ships sailing on time. Phil Pron, one of the many SIU men sailing regularly to the war zone—he's been at for the past two years—recently completed his fifth voyage to the Southeast Asia trouble zone. As he pre­ pared to make his sixth trip on the same run, Pron told a LOG reporter of some of his experiences and offered some advice to Union Brothers who may be Vietnam-bound for the first time—Editor.) It was a warm, sultry evening and the Albion Victory was heading in to tie up at Pier 1 on the Saigon River. As Seafarer Phillip Pron stood on deck on this, his fifth voyage to Vietnam, he could. see the lights of downtown Saigon reflected on the surface of the river, while overhead, U.S. patrol planes flew in low over the har­ bor and headed inland. Hundreds of tiny fishing boats To The Editor^ were crowded tightly together on the river. Alongside the huge cargo ... ships lying at anchor were piers front against Its enemies. Before piled high with materiels for the a union member can estaUish a U.S., South Vietnamese and other real identity with his union, he allied forces. must have some understanding This picture of Saigon Harbor of its origins and what the at night, stands vividly in the struggle for unions was all memory of Brother Pron, 41, a about, native of Secaucus, New Jersey, Lawrence KJdcetts. and a 21-year veteran of the SIU. Knows Saigon Well Phil knows Saigon well and he Shipmates Help has met many Vietnamese. He In time of Grief finds them to be a decent, friendly ToTlieEditoR people who know that the Ameri­ cans are helping them maintain My wife and I want to give their freedom. He says that Amer­ thanlb to the crew of the Clai­ icans are welcomed and treated borne for the way they joined well by most of the Vietnamese, in our sorrow over the loss of | our dau^ter, Elsie, her hus-| but as is the case in any country band,, Israel, and our grand- J living under wartime conditions, Phillip Pron (extreme left) talks with some shipmates on the deck there are dangers present. children, ^Ison and Vivian, of the Albion Victory while the ship plies waters off Viet Nam. Phil knows this. He learned it who died in a fire last month in: ; New York. Only lasmin, four • after his first voyage, but he con­ tinues to make return trips. Pron his foot on the shoeshine box, it fellow Seafarers who ship out to years old, survived the blaze. explodes. The shoeshine boy offers Vietnam: Also, I want to make specif| related several incidents to the an excuse to walk away before • Be careful what you buy as mention of the Bosun, Jam^| LOG which point up the tense sit­ the trap goes off." souvenirs to send back home. Ex­ Dixon, Ship's Delegate Edward: S uation which exists in Vietnam. plosives have been found in dolls, Phil's description of the black The ships anchored in Saigon Kelly Sr. and the departmenta l statues, and figurines that have Harbor are well guarded, Pron market operating in Saigon is one been offered for sale to Americans. delegates, David Ramirez, Mar­ of crowded sidewalks lined with said, to prevent Viet Cong divers vin E. Howell and A. G. Milne. • Don't buy from the black little stands that openly display for Marie Lulsa and Teddy ftni^ from planting explosives on sale stolen army rations, uniforms, market; some of the money in­ moored ships. canned goods, and other supplies. volved finds its way to the Viet Almost Mistaken Cong. 'Beware of Bad Liquor' • Don't sleep on shore at night; "One night as we were return­ Oldtimer Becails Many well known brands of always go back to your ship to ing to the Albion Victory on a 1907 Oil 'Tankers' civilian boat," Pron related, "the American liquor are also on dis­ spend the night. Th The Editor: • Don't walk the streets at Marine guards fired warning shots play, "But the seals on the bottles In my good old daj^ of sail, over our heads. We waved our are often broken," Pron pointed night, and wherever or whenever in 1907, the steamboats car­ arms and hollered back something out, indicating that the bottles are you sightsee, walk with shipmates. • Watch what you eat and ried crude oil in 50-gallon you might say to a baseball um­ filled with bogus "Saigon Tea," or worse yet, wood alcohol. drink. Much of the liquor sold is drums, and kerosene and gaso­ pire, and they decided that we wood alcohol or is mixed with line in five-gallon cans. Then "When I was in Qui Nhon," weren't going to blow up our own ^e old, dismasted iron sailing Phil said, "I saw kids washing polluted water. ship." • Don't deal with Vietnamese ships were used as oil barges. Not all the hazards are on wa­ empty liquor bottles in street wa­ who offer to take you to places ter. If the poison in the liquor When the romantic sail was ter, Seafarer Pron pointed out. where you can buy bargains in doesn't kill you, the stuff in the dying, the owners of steam­ "On land you have boys who come jewelry and the like. They will street water will." boats began raising freight up and offer to shine a man's lead you to side streets and trouble. rates. The housewives living in Phil offers the following hints to shoes; but when the customer puts Getting all the materiel our men honaes near ffie Waterfront did i need over to them is a tremen­ not like the steamboats that Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No. 4 dous job, Pron emphasized. smoked and blew soof against their windows and dirtied the A Job To Do ^ddrtains; Commenting on the morale of And now comes an AmariU.S. forces in Vietnam, Phil said pan supertanker re;^ that "It's high. Those kids cer­ der fhe idberian flag and crewed tainly don't enjoy being where by incdmpetents. Loaded low, they are, but they know they have it stt^s a r<«k in daytime and a job to do. It's something like ppmnu^l ^an? act.••df ^Icrimjntd::: the position I'm in; I know these negligence, letting the oil flow Vienam runs can be dangerous, like a curse, killing the fish and but, it's part of my job too." fowl and polluting the beaches Phil feels that with ships carry­ far and wide. Many rnore ing 98 percent of the supplies go­ beaches will be polluted in the ' ing to Vietnam, the merchant ma­ time to come. rine is again demonstrating that it And what do our Congress­ is a vital part of the nation's de­ men do? They talk. And so fense and security. And with nothing is done, and nothing scores of SlU-manned ships ply­ The fourth class of graduates of the SlU's Entry Rating Training will be. T^e foreign tankers me ing to and from Vietnam, Pron Program Lifeboat Plan have completed their course of instruction. law; Even our pointed out that Seafarers are Seated (l-r) are: J. Yelich, C. Hoiton, R, Foster, W. Smith, T. Stan­ as Liberian a"ain proving that they are always ley, R. Siderchuk, and R. Armstrong. In the middle row are: Instruc­ ready to sail where they are need­ and doing te with the support tor Dick Hall, J. Prendergast, J. Ryan, R. Wylie, W. Shiflett, S. ed. That's why, he adds, he'll Restrepo, T. Fahy, T. Coggins, and SIU Senior Instructor Ami Bjornscontinue to ship on vessels headed son. Standing in the Back are: G. F. Born, J. Joyce, H. Grimes, that way as long as the need ex­ H. Harris, L. Swiney, W. McCarron, A. Flores, emd G. Williams. ists. LETTERS I Thanks Union fts.::. •; -1 '•< '- i, '.T k, -s . SEAFARERS LOG Weltome Into The Seafarers Family again.':''.x:::.-,r,/''; 1 4^ �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG May 26, 1967 UNEAm TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) •i White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) vl> Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) M "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond Mouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) FINANCIAL, REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes speciflc provision for safegnardinB the membmhip's money and Union flnances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditins committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun& are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Eirl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracte are available in all SIU halli. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive ^ard of the Union. The Elxecutive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Schedule of Membership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans June 13—2:30 p.m. MoMIe June 14—2:30 p.m. Wilmington .June 19—2:00 p.m. San FranciscoJune 21—2:00 p.m. Seattle June 23—2:00 p.m. New York .. June 5—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia June 6—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. .June 7—2:30 p.m. Detroit June 9—2:30 p.m. Houston ... .June 19—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit .. ..June 5—2:00 p.m. Alpena . . .June 5—7:00 p.m. Buffalo .. . .June 5—7:00 p.m. Chicago . .June 5—^7:00 p.m. Cleveland .June 5—7:00 p.m. Duluth .. ,.June 5—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort .June 5—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ... .June 13—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie June 15—7:30 p.m. Buffalo June 14—7:30 p.m. Duluth .. . .June 16—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .June 16—7:30 p.m. Detroit . .. .June 12—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..June 12—7:30p.m. Baltimore .. . June 7—7:00 p.m. ^Houston . . .June 19—7:00 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sanit St. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News, f Meeting held at Galveston wharves. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Gal Tanner Earl Shspard VICE PRESIDENTS Llndiay Williami Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA. Mich. ... BALTIMORE, MD BOSTON, Mail BUFFALO, N.Y CHICAGO, III CLEVELAND, Ohio R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) \I> Antonio Perelli Minetti & Sons Ambassador, EJeven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. L, Tribuno Vennonth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans June 13—5:00 p.m. Mobile June 14—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia June 6—5:00 p.m. Baltimore Olcensed and unlicensed) June 7—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... June 8—5:00 p.m. Houston June 19—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia June 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore June 14—10 a.ni. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk June 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City June 12—10a.m.&8p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans June 13—7:00 p.m. UIW , MobUe June 14—7:00 p.m. New York . .June 5—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia June 6—^7:00 p.m. 675 4th "FORT ALEZA Mar«h 19—Chairman, C. James; Secretary, M. Pay. Two men were hospitalized tn Japan. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported by department delegates. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Service), March 80—Chairman, J. W. MulIta ; Secretary, Walter Ballou, Jr. Some disputed OT in deck departnxent. Mo­ tion was made to raise OT rate to $3.00 per hour., This to be included In new contract coming up in August. ROBIN L0CK8LEY (Moore-McCormack), March 19—Chairman, Orlie Price; Secretary, Luther Gadson. $8.50 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported that every­ thing is ship-shape so far, and no heefs were reported by department delegates. Brother 8. Bergeris was re-elected ship's delegate. TRANS HURON (Hudson Waterways), March 2—Chairman, J. Bugstroro; Secre­ tary, S. Costello. Ship's delegate had nothing much to report. Everything is going along fine up to now. Conditions satisfactory. Some disputed OT in deck department- Motion was made that nego­ tiating committee meet with contracted companies and negotiate for new retire­ ment plan. Vote of thanks to steward department messman. ALBION VICTORY ^Bulk •transport), . March 26—Chairman, M. B. Cross; Sec­ retary, J. H. McElroy. One AB missed ship at Danang. Disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Matter of poor menus will he discussed with patrolman. ROBIN TRENT (Robin), March 6— Chairman, Charles H. Bramble; Secre­ tary, OrvHle Payne. Brother Curtis Ducote was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. He expects this to be a good voyage 08 there is a good crew aboard. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's dele­ gate who in. turn thanked the crew for their cooperation; No lumfs were •ported. I FBNN VICTORY (Waterman), March ^ 26—Chalrmsn, Jack Bentz; Secretary, LHugh T. Rougbton. No beefs were re••• ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ Bklyn. partment for a job well done. Ave., HY 9-4400 127 River St. EL 4-3414 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 93B3 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. ... ........ 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY. N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS. La 4.V Jackson Ave. NORFOLK, Va PAYMENT OF MONIES. No moniee are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU* unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances ahould any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a m^rmber is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS IX)G a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union hails. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimera cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic righU of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and Iiolitical activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Tel. 529-7544 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1892 I DEL ALBA (Delta), March 81—Chalr|man, Panl J. Franco; Secretary, John I Butler. No heefs reported by department I delegates. Crew was requested to keep pantry clean at all times, and to be quiet in passageways. ^^TRANSEASTERN (Hudson Whteriways). Match 19—Chairman, Albert Ayler; Secretary, M. B. BlUotk Few hours disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolman in Japan. Brother J. B, Thomassen resigned as I ship's delegate and. Brother B. Schwartz I was elected to serve in his place; Moi tion made to have air-conditioning tnI stalled on all SlU-contracted ships. DIOEST of SIU MEETI])JCS PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2404 S. 4th St. _ AMB AM (Maimonides TransportaDE 4-3818 iftion), Fd>ruary 26—Chairman, L. R. tiBrown; ,Sferetary» J. G. Irtikwyk; One PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. I man missed ship in Mobile. Brotbw SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. iJ. D. Fsrragut was elected to si|rve as DO 2-4401 (ship's delegate. No beefs reported by deSANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncot ((portmimt'delegates. Stop 20 OCEANIC TIDE (Trans-World Ma­ Tel. 724-2848 rine), March 29—Chairman, W. Dodd; SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue Secretary, Roy McQannon. Brother Den­ MA 3-4334 nis CConnell was elected serve «a ST. LOUIS, Me 805 Del Mar ship's delegate. Two men short in desk CE-l-1434 department and two In engine dsparh^ 'ment. Motion made to see the Captain TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. about having a TV put aboard in YbkoTel. 229-2788 •('hama. •• • ••••••••• WILMINGTON, Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Iseya Bidg., Room 801 1-2 Kalgan-Dorl-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 SE ATR AIN SA VAN N AH (Hudson Waterways), Aprtl 2—Chairman, Stanley (Ijowery.:..'S^yemry,. Rielard. A,'. llorSan,. MANKAWF VlCTORT (VlctO^ riers), March 6—Chairman, T. J. Hil-i burn; Secretary, Edward Graham. $10.00 ( in ship's fund. Food beef to be taken up ; with boarding patrolman. Vote of thanka \ was extended to the ship's delegate. CITADEL VICTORY (Waterman),; March 26—Chairman, James Boland; Secretary, Fete Fiascik. Some disputed; OT in deck department, otherwise there were no beefs. Brother H. R. Guymon was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. SEATRAm PUERTO RICO (Hudson Waterways), March 19—Chairman, Smith; Secretary, Howard. Three men were hos­ pitalized in Yokohama, Japan. $10.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. TRANSYORK (Hudson Waterways), March 19—Chairman, Paul L. Whitlow: Secretary, None. Motion made to retain Brother Whitlaw as ship's delegate. Motion made to draw up a safety hazard list to be turned over to ship's officers. Vote of thanks was extended to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Overseas), March 22 — Chairman, Herb Knowles; Secretary, Irving H. Bickford. No bmfs were reported by dspactment delegates. General discussion held on the welfare of the crew. DEL SANTOS (Delta), March 6— Chairman, I. W, Griggers, Jr.; Secretary, Alton R. Bootb. Brother Thomas Hyde Was elected to serve as ship's uslcgate. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. ST. CHRISTOPHER (St. Lawrence Carriers), February 24—Chairman, Drew Gay; Secretary, Bayard Hsimer. $6.80 in' ship's fund. No beefs reported by de^li psrtment delegates. Ship short two chief pumpman and chief steward. : STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian). MarcS 11—Chairman, K. Young; Seoretaryi Toner. $23.50 In ship's fund. Some disis puted OT in eBginc department, otberwis# no beefs were reported by department'/ delegates. Motion made that members be able to retire after 20 years dues payi ing in SIU, regardless of . sea time. YAKA (Waterman), March 19—Chair man, W. Velezguey;, Secretary, Dwlgh' E. Best, Jr. Ship's delegatg reported thai everything is running smoothly. Fevl hours disputed OT in engine department! Motion made for pension of $260.00 month regardless of age. ' CO)tlTiEZ --(Cort«).' , March;- 27—Chair, miin, D. L. Parker; Secretary. J. Et Hanhon. Few hours disputed OT in deck de> partment. Discussion about retiremeni for members with Union and sea tim« combined. WESTERN CLIPPER (Western Tank srs), April 2—Chairman. J. Bennett Secretary, S. Escobar. $6.41 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by departmeni delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to patrolman Pete who came aboard ittm ;Y«jIeohama.:,, DETROIT (Sea-Lond), April 6—Chair­ man, John A. McLaughlin; Secretary, Frank Zohar. Beef in deck department, regarding foo'sle arrangement. Mat|o» made to S6nd letter to Bill Hall oidcing him to meet ship upon arrival at b3izabeth. New Jersey. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Moore^-MeCormack), April 8—Chairman, Bill Hand. SecretRry, T. Faulkner. $61.00 In ship's fund. Repair list turned in. Water aboard ship is rusty and there is a short­ age, COSMOS MARINER (Admauthos Ship^ ping), February 12-^hairman, C. E. Miller; Secretary, G. P. TUu. Ship's delegate and the chief electrician tOok care of all repairs. Brother O. Hi. Miller wss elected to serve as new ship's delsgats. Stewsrd asked the crew to coma. erate with his department and ke^ the ship clean, . c ; HENRY (Progressive, March 26^ Chairman; Paul G. King; Beeretary, Grady Beasley. No heefs reiM^d by de­ partment d^egates. Awning : boat deck Is not complete. Crew requests ainting of chief cook's rocgn tUs trlj �SEAFARERS LOG May 26, 1967 Page Fifteen ^•4 - -^'S - When a LOG photographer wait to Port Bizabedi eariy tiUs mondi to record the payoff aboard die Sommit (Seatrain), he foimd hinudf a •eiy bnsy man, for two other SIU contracted ships dodced nearby, die Mayagnez (Seatrain) and the John B. Watoman (Watmnan), were also in die process of paying idl. This represents only a smaii part of the activity in die Fort of New York nhich really keeps SIU patndmea ht^pii^ [2 Seafarer Steve Kadzioi^ anci A. Rodriguez relax In messroom aboard the Summii after the Sea-Land ship docked in Port Elizabeth. Heavy storm off Cape Hatteras caused some damage to the vessel's container cargo. F. C. Cooper of Deck Department has book stamped by patrolman K. C. McGregor during John B. Waterman payoff. There were a number of SIU veterans aboard the ship, who reported that storm off Cape Hatteras was rough. I' 'A m. m r 4\- -•y-- lile fellow Seafarers wait for payofF, Pedro Padro |Kelps prepare lunch in Surrtrait'si gafley. Steward departpf mant did a fine job kespiiig crewmen well supplied with soup and sahdwicKes during the Vbyage's recent storm; C. Merritt (I) sailed in engine de­ partment of John B. V/aterrnan. Merritt is an oldtimer who has seen many payoffs. Seated is J. Calamia of the engine depart­ ment and SIU representative Eric Klingval. Calamia was department delegate during recent voyage. V •r v.'iV.• • �Vol. XXiX No. 11 SEAFARERS-MLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ore and more SIU members are availing themselves of the opportunity to earn engineer ratings by applying for enrollment in the engineers training school which is operated jointly by the SI^ and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, District 2 in New York. Qualified Engine Department Seafarers who are interested in this program, but have been putting off sending in their applications to the school, should delay no longer. There are already 146 men who have obtained their engineer's licenses through this unique school. Seafarers who enroll are guaranteed full credit and complete protection for all pension benefits accumulated under the SIU pension plan and their SIU pension will be supplemented by ra ap­ proximately equal amount by the MEBA, District 2 pension plan while they are sailing as engineers. Also, under the reciprocal agreement between the SIU and the MEBA, men who sail aboard ships contracted to the MEBA, District 2 after obtaining their licenses, will not have to pay the $1,000 MEBA initiation fee'and will not be forced to drop their SIU membership unless they want to. Welfare benefits are also completely covered. In order to qualify for training in the engineers school—at no cost to yourself—^you must be a citizen of the United States, be at least 19 years of age and have completed 18 months of watchstanding time in the Engine Department. Your period of instruction can be as little as 30 days or as long as 90 days, depending entirely on your own knowledge and ability. While attending the school, your hotel lodging and meals will be provided and you will receive $110 each week in subsistence payments. When you get your license you will be able to sail immediately as engineer. Listed below are the names of the latest group of Seafarers whose applications have been accepted and approved for the upgrading school. M APPLY FOR ENGINEERS LICENSE TRAINING 1' k-'-- Willis Ad^wn E^ar Armstrong Raymond Bowman Joe Atchison Jose Castdl John Burcldnal Jodilm Cirreilo Airtonih Cruz 'VUliiam, Conners James Clliie Ezeldel Daniels Hector Duarte Mdvin Eickmdnr Armond Dunn vmilam Dyal Roy Fithen Jose GomeE John Gala Staidey Gondzar James Hale Leonard Wiggins Vernon Keene John Lasky Francis Keeley James Kellogg Joshua Langston Edmund Len Lucas Lopez Geor^ McAlpine Joseph McLaren Lawrence Mays Clifton Malners George H. MaBnowrid Juan Mediiu John Morrison Robert OHkien Odd Olsen Andrew Ravettini Thomas Raines Raymond Riemer Jose Rivera James Roberts Herbert Rolen Keimeth Peden Spiridon Perdilds Robert nonk Walter Pritchett Fraidr Travis Alberto Velez Walker Ward Clark Wood Robert Wroton Joseph Bekerczky Juan Gomez Isabel Hernandez Ronald Hosford Charles Hooper Leonard Amos Leon Canfidd David Wilson GiBtavo Osniu Benuird Cassada E. R. CotmoDy <, Alfred De Ar^ Raid Estrada Jasper Farr Ednard Fntch Louis Malta Harold Mlddleton Lauri Ovaska Rudolph Polettl John Preston Charles Rodda Clarence Riggins James Renme Vincent Torregrose Harry Watts Francis Weatheriy • VA •itliU Members whose names appear on this list—as well as others who are being accepted almost daily for the engineer's license training program can begin classes at their earliest convenience. If your name is included you should get in touch with the school promptly so that your schedules can be arranged. Write to: The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at 675 Fourth Ave., Brook­ lyn, N. Y. 11232. Or, if you prefer, telephone the school at (201) 499-6565. Any other members who are interested in obtaining their engineer's licenses and can meet the requirements as outlined above can get further details and additional application forms at any SIU hall or by writing to the school. An application is printed on this page for your convenience. Fill it in now and send it in if you wish to upgrade yourself. -I' HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ) AmiCATION FOR TRAINING FOR ENGINE DVARTMBNT UCENSI Nanwt' Book No .Z Number^ Addmtst. Dato JoinedSIU:. vT Watch Standing Timo- -No, Yean Seatime: Yean in Engine Dept. Time at Day Worker, Except Wiper Ratings: Sgnthire ¥ � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 May 26, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO REAFFIRMS ITS OPPOSITION TO ANY TYPE OF FORCED ARBITRATION U.S.-SOVIET BUILDING GAP CITED – GROWING U.S. MARITIME CRISIS STRESSED AT MTD MEETINGS COMPULSORY ARBITRATION DENOUNCED AS CURTAILING WORKERS’ BASIC RIGHT CONGRESSMAN URGES ‘BUILD AMERICAN’ PROGRAM OF 50 SHIPS A YEAR SIU GREAT LAKES DISTRICT CREW RESCUES 4 FROM LAKE MICHIGAN JOHN MANSFIELD, FORMER SEAMAN, POET OF THE SEA, DIES AT 88 CLOSING OF U.S. NAVAL SHIPYARDS IMPAIRS WARSHIP READINESS, SENATE UNIT CHARGES AFL-CIO PROTESTS OIL SHALE GIVEAWAY TO GIANT FIRMS HOUSE APPROVES TWO FDL AHIPS DESPITE STRONG OPPOSITION VIEWS THE SCUTTLEBUTT ABOUT BLUE MONDAY SEAFARER AB JOHNNY LOMBARDO RECALLS FIGHT WITH ‘SUGAR RAY’ SEAFARER PRON GOES WHERE NEEDED AS HE READIES FOR 6TH VIET TRIP NEW YORK – A BUSY PORT 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 05/26/1967 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. XXIX, No. 11 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7004e832c8fe1aa7dfdb6cf578e7b173.PDF 05739c5c64bcec4db1f2f88617a47811 PDF Text Text Your Copy of THE 5IU CONSTITUTION Vol. XXiX No. 10 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT • PAGES 9-16 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO ON THE VIETNAM RUN. With 98 percent of the men and materiel for the Viet Nam military operation going by ships, the rotary shipping boards in SIU union halls on the At­ lantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts are continually showing jobs on union-contracted vessels making the vital run. A familiar scene involved in manning the Viet-bound ships is shown in photo here, taken in New York hall last week, as Chief Dispatcher Ted Babkowski posts jobs that will be filled by Seafarers in deck, engine and steward departments. SIU men are keeping union-contracted ships manned and sailing on time by throwing in for the jobs on Viet and other runs, as shown in photo below. (For stories of Seafarers' ex­ periences in Viet Nam see pages 19, 20 and 21.) Nine More SIU Men *€et Cnsfine, Deck iicenses; Total ISO es 3, 5' �Mar 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Two Replies to Claim of ^Support* Maritime Trades Voires Opposition To Boyd's Build Abroad' Proposal WASHINGTON, D. C.—^The 5.5-million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department today sharply challenged testimony by Transportation Secretary Alan S. Boyd concerning the extent of support within the maritime industry for proposals to build U.S.-flag ships in foreign yards. The MTD position was enun­ In the letter to Bartlett, the ciated by SIU President Paul any "build-abroad" philosophy' MTD president said that only with respect to the merchant ma­ Hall, who is also president of three unions had given any suprine, and which endorsed the move the MTD, in a letter to Senator jxirt whatsoever for the Boyd for complete independence for E. L. Bartlett (D-Alaska), chair­ plan, and that "AFL-CIO unions man of a Senate Merchant Marine the Maritime Administration. overwhelmingly oppose the Boyd "This remains the policy of the Subcommittee before which Boyd proposals." AFL-CIO." had appeared earlier last week. In the course of the testimony, Boyd conceded that he had not Gov't, Industry Reps Speak Out been able to secure a "consensus" of maritime labor and manage­ ment for his build-abroad plan and for his proposal to incorpor­ ate the Maritime Administration in the Department of Transporta­ tion. WASHINGTON—Administration proposals to allow the con­ Despite this lack of "consensus," struction of American-flag merchant ships in foreign shipyards Boyd went on, he had been able to would deprive American industry of nearly $1 billion worth of obtain what he called "support in business each year and would ^ ~ ^ all segments except in the ship­ complained to the State Depart­ mean the loss of thousands of building . . . industry, including ment, and as a result the Defense jobs for American workers. both management and labor." Speaking at a meeting of Department agreed to ease up on Halbsaid this statement by Boyd could lead to the conclusion that legislative representatives, spon­ its standards the second time. "virtually all of the industry— sored by the AFL-CIO Mari­ When the bids were open, the labor and management, alike— time Trades Department, Page British were only 4.5 per cent be­ was behind the program." The Groton, administration director of low the U.S. price—and that's a MTD official added bluntly; the Boilermakers Iron Shipbuild­ long way from the 50 per cent "Nothing could be further from ers Marine Council noted that figure the shipowners like to the truth." these monetary and job losses quote," he said. Another speaker at the legisla­ Hall said that "The AFL-CIO would not be confined to Ameri­ tive meeting of the MTD, was Maritime Trades Department, and can shipyards and shipyard work­ Representative Paul Fino (Rits 36 affiliated unions with mem­ ers, but would hit many diverse N.Y.). He called the maritime bership totaling 5.5 million union areas in the economy as well. program finally brought before men and women, is vigorously op­ "Building cargo ships and tank­ posed to the Secretary's plan to ers abroad would mean a loss of the Senate last week by Transpor­ permit foreign building of Ameri­ $490 million a year for American tation Secretary Alan Boyd a can-flag ships. Further, we are steel mills, electrical manufactur­ "non-program." After such a long vigorously: opposed to the Secre­ ers and machinery makers alone," delay and in view of President tary's insistence on putting the he pointed out. "This would be Johnson's promise for "a new mar­ Maritime Administration in the in addition to the losses that would itime prograiri" way back in his State of the Union Message of Department of Transportation. be sustained by the shipyards 1965, Fino called Boyd's latest "This position by the Maritime themselves." proposals a poor kick-off. Trades Department and its 36 af­ Balance of Pt^ments The New York Congressman filiates is ffi'e same one taken by In addition to bringing about pointed out that the Administra­ the 15-million-member AFL-CIO which, at its Sixth Constitutional a drastic further deterioration of tion's silence barrier had been Convention in San Francisco in the U.S. balance-of-payments broken last year by the Congress December 1965, unanimously problem, Groton predicted that when it prevented Boyd's depart­ adopted a resolution which, building abroad would be a crip­ ment from swallowing up the among other things, called on the pling blow to the American Maritime Administration, and re­ ferred to the 90 bills already in­ President and Congress 'to reject economy. "It would mean a loss of busi­ troduced before the new 90th ness for a variety of allied indus­ Congress to grant total and com­ tries which produce the material plete independence to MARAD. SEAFARERS^iLOG and equipment that go into Independence for Maritime American-built ships. It would makes sense, Fino said, because May 12, I9&7 • Vol. XXIX, No. 10 mean the loss of thousands of it will never get its proper atten­ Official Publication of the jobs for American workers—rang­ tion in a department that has to Seafarera International TTnion ing all the way from the ones deal with the multi-billion dollar of North America, who mine the iron ore to the ones domestic industries of airlines and Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Waters District, who build the ships." railroads and trucking. AFL-CIO Edward J. Carlough, Organiza­ Groton based his figures on Exeeutive Board tion Director of the Sheet Metal plans by American ship operators PAUI, HALL, Preiident to build about 40 cargo ships in Workers International Associa­ CAL TANNBR EARL SUEPARD Exec. Viee-Pret. Vice-President foreign yards if the Administra­ tion, discussed the current railroad AL Knut LINOSBT WILUAHS tion is successful in getting Con­ disputes and said that "present Ste.-Treat. Vice-President ROBIRT MATTHBWS gressional approval for repeal of stalling by the Administration to Vice-President the build-American clause of the extend the arbitration period to HBIBIBT BRAND Merchant Marine Act of 1936. June 19" does nothing to resolve Director o/ Ortronixina and Atblicotione Groton also launched a bitter the issue but only serves to further Managing Editor attack on claims made by some delay the issue. Hixi POLLACK Representative Thomas P. shipping industry officials that it AooUtant Editor NATBAN SKTIR Stag Writere costs more than twice as much to O'-Neill, Jr. (D-Mass.), speaker Pim WEILL build ships in American yards as at the MTD's regular weekly P™ WWBR in foreign yards. "When foreign meeting, emphasized the import­ HARRY WITTSCHEN FIIANK MARCIOTTA shipbuilders have to adhere to ance of Congressional authoriza­ American quality standards, the tion of maritime funds, an inde­ PiMliM MsMkly at SIO RMs lilaal AMRSS •.C.. WMURHN. 0. C. 20018 fey tfe* SMtardifferential is narrowed consider­ pendent Maritime Administration, «i iRtWNtlMMl Oatfo, Atlairtis, fialf, Ukss ably," he noted, and cited a recent and a strong maritime policy to tat laiaad Watws BirttM. AFL-eit, £75 PMitt AsMia, iniuy*. «.y. msa. TSI. example in which British ship­ the future of the American mari­ RVMRttMiW. ' i. c. builders bid against American time industry. fMnraOSTfrS Few 5579 firms for the construction of sal­ O'Neill predicted that passage airtt aiaiM Is SMt ts Seafms latinutleoal vage barges for the U.S. Navy. of legislation to authorize Con­ dWw. illlMllfc Ban, UkMsad latadVWm BMrfit tPVrtn, <75 Fawtl Awns, irsik"The first time around, an gress to review maritime funds na, R-r. lUM. American firm underbid the Brit­ would remove maritime from the ish by 19 per cent. The British "bureaucratic whims" of the Bud- Buitd Abroad Proposals Threaten U.S. Economy, MTD Delegates ToM Report of International President by Paul Hall Last month I had the privilege of attending the AFL-CIO's National Conference on Community Services at which the health problems of the nation were examined in depth and efforts were formulated toward the improvement of medical care available to our citizens. Right from the outset it was obvious to all present at the gathering that adequate medical care for the average person in the United States may be available in theory but continues to be beyond the reach of countless Americans in actual fact. Medicare is now the law of the land but the American Medical Asso­ ciation has not ceased its efforts to sabotage the program. The AMA continues to advocate direct payment of fees by the patient to the doc­ tors. More often than not, when the patient applies to the government for reimbursement of the money he has laid out, he finds the rate es­ tablished as fair compensation for treatment received is far short of the amount he has already paid his physicians. Also, not until the average working man or his family is faced with sickness or accident in his own home does he learn first hand how fees charged by doctors and hospitals have soared to such heights as to make cost assistance provided by medicare or medicaid much less of a help than anticipated. Just last year alone the average doctor's bill went up 7.8 per cent—twice as much as in 1965 and more than in any single year since before the depression—and continues to rise. The average daily cost of a hospital room last year was $45 or a staggering 16.5 per cent higher than the year before. Even so, charges for these accommo­ dations show no present sign of leveling off. It is difficult for any person to believe that skyrocketing fee hikes like these, following so closely on the heels of medicare legislation, can be merely coincidental. There is no question that the gap between adequate medical care for all the people and the care which is available to them—at prices they can afford to pay—is still enormous. In the interests of the entire population, a comprehensive national health insurance program must be enacted. Organized labor has always been in the vanguard when it came to the vital needs of society and great advances have been made through its efforts, not only for union members but for all Americans. Until such a national program can be realized, union-sponsored health programs must be expanded on all levels, mental as well as physical. With half the hospital beds in the country occupied by the mentally ill, and with mental health cited by many as the No. 1 health problem in the nation today, this often neglected phase of medical care requires particular attention. Mental health plans should be incorporated by union negotiators into their own general welfare programs. Adequate diagnosis, and care of minor mental disturbances before they have a chance to get out of hand has for too long been the private preserve of the affluent. There must also be an immediate improvement in the quality of all medical care available to charity patients. The treatment they receive very often is not only callous but haphazard. The claim that rich and poor are provided medical care of equal quality is a myth and any med­ ical authority who says otherwise is closing one eye. Maritime Defense League Reports Favorable Response NEW YORK—^The Maritime Defense League has reported that it's campaign and program to assure maritime workers of their fundamental rights to counsel in the event of legal problems or charges threatening their personal liberties is meeting with favorable response. Program Launched The League was established last January as a private organiza­ tion to make available legal and other assistance to maritime workers from a fund sustained by voluntary contributions. A campaign for funds to enable the organization to carry out its program was launched several weeks ago. The objective of the League, which has been endorsed and voted support at SIU membership meetings, is to assure maritime workers are protected in situations where they lack the necessary funds to provide their own defense when their union cannot assist them because of legal restrictions and various court interpretations. League's OflBces The officers of the Maritime Defense League, whose chairman is Robert A. Matthews, a SIU vice-president, are located at one Hanson Plase, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217; the telephone number is (212)-638-1681. Any SIU member who may require assistance, which under the legal restrictions cdnnot be provided by his union, can get in touch with the Maritime Defense League at its Hanson Place office in Brooklyn. �May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Cites Danger of Present Course Six Seafarers Licensed As Engineers—Total 141 Six more Seafarers have been added to the growing ranks of those who have passed Coast Guard examinations for an engineer's license. The six completed the course of study offered by the jointly sponsored SIU-Marine Engi- ^ neer's Beneficial Association, in Massachusetts. He is 63 years District 2—School for Marine old. Engineers. The school has now Frank Gustav was born in enabled 141 Seafarers to obtain Pennsylvania and now makes his their engineer's licenses. home in Brooklyn. An oiler be­ Four of the men upgraded to fore obtaining a Third Engineer's 2nd Assistant Engineer's Licenses license, Gustav has been with the and two achieved the rank of 3rd SIU for 15 years. He joined in New York and is 42 years old. Assistant Engineer. A newly licensed Third Assist­ Woodrow McDaniel was born ant Engineer, Evaristo Jiminez and still resides in West Virginia. previously sailed a FOWT. He joined the SIU in New York. A native of Puerto Rico, he lives in Brooklyn. Jiminez is 41 years old and a 15-year SIU veteran. Establishment of the engineer training program was spurred by McDaniel Gustav Jbninez ond assistant's license. He resides in Lost Creek, Pa. Boxter joined the union in New York in 1965 He is 29 years old. Thomas Bohr sailed as oiler since he joined the union in New York. A newly licensed Third Assistant Engineer, he was bom and resides in Pittsburgh. Bohr is 29 years old. WASHINGTON—The Republican Policy Committee of the House of Representatives has for­ mally rejected the proposal by the Administration to build some American merchant vessels in foreign shipyards and has further stated it will not support any attempt to place the Maritime Ad­ ministration in the Department ^ . TTT" Tr-or. J- Rhodes (R.-Ariz.), presented the merchant ships America does of Transportation. GOP policy statement. have, 70 per cent will be due for In releasing a two-page pol­ The statement said the Adminis­ layup within five years because icy Committee statement, the tration has allowed America's they are already 20 years, and GOP representatives indicated maritime industry "to drift into that the "scuttling" by the Ad­ a major crisis" through its "ne­ more, old. This only serves to ministration of the nation's ship­ glect, confusion and general in­ underline the "national disgrace," ping potential, and its failure to ability to meet the mounting they said, of America's 14th-place position among world shipbuilders fulfill a promise made by the problem." and her present fifth place in the President two years ago for "a It added that the U.S. has fewer new policy for our merchant ma­ privately-owned merchant vessels size of her active merchant fleet. rine," had made the deplorable than when the Merchant Marine "This country needs and must state of our maritime industry a Act was passed in 1936 and that have a modem merchant marine," political issue. the percentage of our ships in the the statement said. Representatives Gerald R. Ford world's conunercial fleet is only The complete text of the Repub­ (R.-Mich.), House minority leader, half what it was three decades ago. The Republican lawmakers lican Policy Statement appears and the chairman of the Policy Committee, Representative John pointed out the fact that of what below. House GOP Policy Statement on Maritime Bozter A member of the SIU since 1958, he sailed as FOWT before earn­ ing his second assistant engineer's license. He is 54 years old and joined the SIU in Seattle. George Boxter sailed as an FWT-oiler before getting his sec- House Republiean Polky Committee Calls tor US Maritime Upgrading Bohr Brien the growing shortage of licensed marine engineers aboard Ameri­ can-flag ships, particularly as result of the demands placed on American shipping by the^ conflict in Vietnam. The SIU-MEBA District 2 train­ ing program is the first of its kind in maritime history. It assists en­ gine department seafarers to ob­ tain instruction in preparation for their Third Assistant Engineer's license. Temporary Third Assist­ ant Engineer's license, or Original Second Assistant Engineer's li­ cense in either steam or motor vessel classifications. In addition, MEBA District 2 members who already possess engineer's licenses may upgrade themselves to higher ratings. The training school is operated under a reciprocal agreement be­ Seafarers Boxter and Bohr have tween the SIU and District 2 of taken advantage of the wide range MEBA. SIU men who enroll in of opportunities offered by the the program are provided with Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ meals, hotel lodging and subsist­ manship throughout their seafar­ ence payments of $110 per week ing careers. Boxter started entry while in training. training in February of 1963 and As a result of the reciprocal graduated in April. He came back agreement between MEBA" Dis­ in October of 1964 to qualify for trict 2 and the SIU, unlicensed a lifeboat ticket which he received SIU men receive full credit and in November. complete protection for all of their Boxter then started seniority up­ accumulated pension and welfare grading in July of 1965 and in credits. While sailing as engineers, August, was upgraded from a B to they will also receive pension and an A book. Last December, he welfare credits. As a result, upon enrolled in the engineering school reaching retirement eligibility their and graduated as second assistant. pension will be paid based on Bohr took his entry trai ling in combined time. the summer of 1962. In July of MEBA District 2 has waived 1964, Bohr returned to the school its $1,000 initiation fee for all for seniority upgrading and his men who begin sailing as licensed lifeboat ticket. He graduated life­ engineers under the joint program boat training, July 29, and on Au­ during the period of the Vietnam gust 17, he received his A book. crisis. In October, 1966, he signed on for Engine department Seafarers engineers upgrading and graduated are eligible to apply for any of the with a third assistant's license. i-fgrading programs if they are 19 A 15-year SIU veteran, Paul years of age or older and have 18 Brien joined the SIU in New York months of Q.M.E.D. watch stand­ and shipped as FOWT. A newly- ing time in the engine department, licensed Third Assistant Engineer, plus six months' experience as a Brien lives in Texas and was born wiper or equivalent. Due to neglect, confusion and a general in­ ability to meet the mounting problem, the John­ son-Humphrey Administration has permitted the American Maritime Industry to drift into a major crisis. Today, the United States has fewer privately owned seagoing merchant ships than in 1936. The percentage of United States flagships in the world's merchant fleet is one-half of what it was three decades ago. The percentage of American goods moving overseas on American ships is now the lowest in modern history. The United States has dropped to fifth among the nations in the size of our active merchant fleet and presently ranks fourteenth in shipbuilding. This national disgrace is heightened by the fact that 70% of our ships are twenty years or older and will be due for layup within the next five years. More than two years have passed since the State of the Union Message in 1965 when the President promised ". . .a new policy for our merchant marine." To date, that promise remains unfilled. Moreover, in recent testimony, the Sec­ retary of Transportation noted that he "would not seek (the President's) concurrence in the new pro­ gram until I could assure him that it had general support within the maritime field. . . . However, I must now report that we do not have the kind of agreement which will make such a program a reality." Thus, rather than decision, we have experienced indecision. In place of action, there has been near paralysis in federal leadership. While we are in a continued state of decline, the other maritime nations of the world have been building up their merchant fleets. Last year marked the third successive annual record for world merchant shipping launched. The seriousness of this situation is graphically reflected by comparing the American maritime industry with that of Soviet Russia. "A 1966 Survey of Russian Merchant Shipping" prepared by the University of Washington, discloses that: "In 1963 the Russians constructed 115 ships while America launched 31. Between 1959 and 1963 the American fleet increased by 20 fewer ships than the Russians produced in the single year 1963. Moreover, the amount of Ameri­ can seaborne commerce carried in American ships has declined from an already low of 11 per cent in 1960 to around 7 per cent today. The Russians, in contrast, have increased the amount of freight carried in their own bottoms from 33 per cent in 1955 and 45 per cent in 1962 to around 85 per cent in 1965." There are indications that this country's sea transportation forces have been stretched to the limit to support the massive military operations in Vietnam. In order to meet our obligations there, a large number of old ships have been pulled out of the mothball fleet. These vessels, from 20 to 27 years old, have had a breakdown rate more than double the privately owned com­ mercial fleet under charter for Vietnam service. Although faced with these dismal statistics, the Administration now proposes to modernize more of our aging reserve fleet while only increasing the new merchant ship construction in American yards from 13 to 15 ships a year. Last year, the Administration attempted to transfer the Maritime Administration into the new Department of Transportation. Under Re­ publican Leadership, this move was defeated and a plan was advanced that would establish an independent Maritime Administration. The pro­ posed transfer would have done little more than shift the maritime problem to a new department. There was no sense of urgency or a call for a redirection of effort. Rather than meeting and solving the problems of the maritime industry, they would have been swept under a bureaucratic rug. In this session of Congress, the Johnson-Hum­ phrey Administration is continuing to display a dangerous disregard for the very serious problems of our maritime industry. The present situation has been described by the Journal of Commerce as follows: "It is one thing to attempt enticing the ship­ ping industry into the new Department of Transportation with vague promises of a totally new policy. It is quite another to display by current actions a curious indifference to the problems of merchant shipping and to indicate —when discussing the subject at all—not what ought to be done, but what the administration is unwilling to do or keep on doing." In addition to its failure to develop a meaning­ ful maritime policy, the Johnson-Humphrey Ad­ ministration has undercut, if not scrapped, the forward-looking ship replacement program that was implemented during the Eisenhower Admin­ istration. At that time, it was clearly apparent that unless a program of this type was carried forward, the United States would face, in the foreseeable future, a maritime crisis of major proportions. The Administration's abandonment of the Eisenhower program has triggered just such a crisis. Its current indecisiveness and failure to mount anything more than a minimal program, have escalated the crisis to a point where it is bordering on a national catastrophe. This country needs and must have a modem merchant marine. We must revitalize and mod­ ernize our shipbuilding industry if the demands of the future are to be met. The need to develop a reasonable and defensible maritime program presents a challenge and an opportunity. 1967 is a year of decision for the American Maritime Industry. Unless our shipbuilding effort is in­ creased our defense commitments throughout the world will be in jeopardy. Indeed, our national survival may depend upon the shipping that should now be under construction but which the Johnson-Humphrey Administration has scuttled. �Page Fonr Six Additional Seafarer Oldtimers Join Growing Union Pension Roster Messner Butts Engelhardt Eisenbach Espino Six new Seafarers have been added to the SIU's growing pension ranks. Those newly eligible Seafarers who are now collecting their SIU pensions include Frank Messner, Ralph Butts, Eugene Engelhardt, Herman Eisenbach, Atanasio Espino, and Homer Dowell. Frank Messner joined the un­ ion in Detroit and sailed as AB. the port of Baltimore. A native of of San Francisco. His last ship A native of Michigan, he lives Kentucky, Dowell is a resident was the Nor.berto Capay. in Trenton, New Jersey, with his wife, Dorothy. Messner was last employed by the Great Lakes Towing Company. Ralph Butts is a native of Can­ ada and sailed as fireman in the SIU's Great Lakes division. He The Cabo Rojo, a 95-foot tug, operated by the SlU-contracted joined the SIU in Detroit and lives Porto Rico Lighterage Co., recently towed a 14,000 ton Italian in River Rouge, Mich. He last cargo ship, the Napoli, across 800 miles of open ocean, to bring sailed on the Buckeye. her into the shelter of San Juan Eugene Engelhardt sailed as harbor and safety. journey back to the safety of San FWT, oiler, and later in the Stew­ Juan harbor. The ship, five times the size ard Department. Born in New The Cabo Rojo tugged the Orleans, he joined the SIU in that of the tug, had been adrift for Napoli to port at a rate of 7.5 five days 800 miles Northeast of port. He resides in Meraux, La., knots an hour, or three quarters with his wife, Ruth. He last sailed San Juan with her engines dis­ of the vessel's normal speed of abled. on the Del Valle. The Napoli was bringing gen­ ten knots. Herman Eisenbach joined the eral cargo from Genoa, Italy, to Bucking strong winds and the SIU in the port of New York. San Juan when she became dis­ channel current, dangerous with He sailed as a deckhand and was abled. the powerless Napoli in tow; the last employed by the Brooklyn Sent out to aid the Napoli, the Cabo Rojo appeared off El Morro Eastern District Terminal. A na­ Cabo Rojo sped to the ship's last in the harbor of San Juan. tive of Brooklyn, he resides there reported position. However the A second tug, coming out to with his wife, Stella. Napoli, her engines dead, had meet the Cabo Rojo, attached a Atanasio Espino sailed in the begun to drift and the Cabo Rojo hawser line to .the Napoli's stern Steward Dept. on SIU ships since was having trouble locating her. and helped steer her to safe an­ joining the union in New York. Luckily, before she had drifted chorage. A native of the Philippines,'Es­ too far out from her original pino resides in San Francisco with position, the Napoli sighted the his wife, Rosalina. His last ship tug's searchlight flashing in the was the Lady of Peace. early morning mist. The Cabo Homer Dowell sailed as FWT Rojo's crew fastened a line to the and oiler. He joined the SIU in disabled ship and began the long Difficult Long-Distance Tow Job No Problem for SlU-Manned Tug Rap Defease Dept. ttd to DM Navy SUps Abroad Toledo MTD Spiws Drive to Wiii Jobless Pay for Lakes Seamea V,. May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG TOLEDO—The Toledo Port Council of the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department has begun a campaign among Great Lakes seamen that seeks to end the exclusion of seamen from unemployment compensation under Ohio law. The Council charged that the discrimination allowed by the laws of the State of Ohio in the matter of unemployment com­ pensation is "one of the greatest injustices" to seamen on the Great Lakes. No other state excludes seamen from unemployment benefits during the winter months. Early this week the union started circulating petitions to all Great Lakes seamen urging support of House Bill No. 427 which was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives by Representative James Weldishofer (Republican - 77th District) on March 9, 1967. The measure is not part of any other labor bill and is awaiting action in the Reference Committee. Petitions circulated by the Port Council urge seamen to sign and forward them to members of the Standing Committee on Industry and Labor in the Ohio House of Representatives. In urging amendment of the present Ohio law, the Port Council cited large labor savings passed on to Ohio shipping companies without consideration for the needs of the seamen. Those who cannot find other jobs during the winter layoff have no means of earning a livelihood for themselves and their families. Under present law, seamen are only eligible to apply for unemployment compensation during the 40 weeks following the 4th Sunday in March. However, other maritime workers and all other Ohio workers are not restricted in any manner. The Port Council has 40 affiliates representing 20,000 members in the Greater Toledo area, and is one of 32 councils affiliated with the AFL-CIO, Maritime Trades Elepartment in Washington D.C. WASHINGTON—The Depart­ ment of Defense has denied a re­ quest that Secretary Robert S. McNamara's decision to allow British shipyards to bid on a con­ tract for new U.S. minesweepers be reversed. Representative John W. Byrnes (R-Wis.) said his letter to McNamara, "in the national interest so there may be retained in the U.S. the capability of meeting our fu­ ture needs for this vessel," has been answered by Assistant Sec­ retary John T. McNaughton and his request turned down. Stating that the decision "may well mean the loss of $100 tnillion in government work . . . over the next several years," Byrnes add­ ed that McNaughton's reply had made no mention of his proposal contained in the same request that at least half the minesweepers be reserved for construction in U.S. yards. He said he has asked for a "specific reply" to the latter suggestion. The Wisconsin Congressman has also urged the chairmen of the House Armed Services Com­ mittee and the Defense Appropri­ ations Subcommittee to "look into the effect upon the national se­ curity" of relying on foreign ship­ yards as a sole source of supply for "an important combat vessel." The^ vessels concerned are a new class of wooden-hulled ocean minesweepers.. The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area] The 1966 Annual Report of the Maritime Administration, out­ lining the tremendous contributions made by the American-flag merchant marine to the Viet Nam sealift makes very interesting reading when you consider the charges that have been made by Defense Secretary McNamara that the merchant fleet is not doing its part in the Viet Nam conflict. ^ ' Not only is the American mer­ peeled for a ship that strikes his chant marine doing a tremendous fancy. Joe sails in the Engine De­ job, but it is doing so at great partment. Pat Devine, who sails in cost to itself in terms of canceled the Steward Department, is wait­ commercial sailings and lost busi­ ing for a slot that will put his con­ ness through cancellation of com­ siderable talents to work again. mercial and government-non-mili­ Pat's last ship was the Merrimac. tary cargoes. Norfolk The true situation is now very Shipping has been very good clear. When McNamara needs a scapegoat, his first choice for a during the last period and the out­ patsy is invariably the American look for the future also looks merchant marine. Because of this, good. During the last period we every statement the Defense Sec­ had four payoffs, two sign-ons, and retary makes regarding the mer­ serviced nine ships in transit. chant marine, every proposal he After spending a year in Greece puts forth that regards the mer­ visiting his family there. Seafarer chant marine in any way—no Isadore Topal is registered here matter how obliquely—must be and looking for a ship on which treated as suspect from the start. he can get in plenty of seatime This is true with regard to his Fast in the immediate future. Seafarer Deployment Logistic Ship con­ Clarence Crowder just got his fitcept, his build-abroad proposals for-duty again after completing and his ideas on airlift potential his recovery from injuries he suf­ as well as many others of his per­ fered in an accident. Oowder is sonal pet projects. raring to go and is watching the board closely for a pumpman's New York job. Joe Sullivan and Peter ChoplinBoston ski have both completed their vacations and are at the hall here John "Catfish" Flaherty is just standing watch in front of the big off the Eagle Voyager and reports board. Sullivan, a 22-year SIU he is very sorry veteran, last sailed aboard the Seato see the ship train San Juan in the Steward De­ lay up because it partment and is now looking for is one of his any cook's job that comes along. favorites. Edward Choplinski, who has been an SIU JVright, who last member for 15 years now, is look­ sailed aboard the ing for a tanker slated for a long Bradford Island voyage that has an OS slot op6n. as messman is His last trip was aboard the Robin „. planning a visit Kirk. to his children Edward (Andy) Anderson wants and a short spell at home in the a ship going on the Viet Nam run. Florida sunshine. Eddie has been Andy, who sails as chief electri­ a Seafarer for 26 years now. An­ cian, was last aboard the Oceanic other oldtimer, Timothy McCar­ Tide, which he had to leave to thy, got off the Montpeller Vic­ take care of some family busi­ tory recently to spend some time ness. Andy has been a Seafarer with his family and renew his friendships with some old pals. A or about 23 years. A real oldtimer of 27 years with 25-year SIU veteran, McCarthy the Union, Alvaro Vega is sitting sails in the deck department or his electrician's ticket and then as AB. expects to take any ship going any­ Baltimore where in the world. His last ship Woodrow Reid has his eye was the Seafrain Savannah. Pedro peeled for a ship going to the Mid­ Pinoub, a relative newcomer to dle East or Europe that needs a the Union compared to Vega, is good cook or Chief Steward. Reid, off the Albion Victory and is look­ a Seafarer for over 20 years, last ing for a fireman's job that will sailed as Chief Steward aboard the take him to Viet Nam. Bethtex. A long trip to the Far A coastwise run as electrician East is what Seafarer James Laswould be just the ticket for 23- siter is planning on. An SIU mem­ year SIU veteran Herbert Rolen, ber for 22 years, he last shipped lolen's last ship was the Steel aboard the Steel King as oiler. Maker, which he got off to take Clarence Brockett has different a short vacation. ideas however, and wants his next trip aboard a coaster. Brother PbUadelpbia Brockett, who has been sailing During the last period here we with the SIU since 1946, says he's landled five payoffs, one sign-on sailed to the Far East, the Middle and 14 ships in transit. East, Europe and just about every­ Seafarer Ed Colon is registered where else in the world since he again and ready to go at any time. went to sea and now wants to stay Ed says he "will take the first Chief close to home on a nice, peaceful Cook's job that hits the board and coastwise run. doesn't care where the ship takes Puerto Rko him. Bennie Crawford, who also The port of Fajardo is supply­ sails as Chief Cook, feels about the ing a good share of the old timers same way. He's jegistered and shipping out here these days. ready to go at any time. Ben's last Among them are Victor Aviles on ship was the Cape San Diego. the Seatrain New York, Faustino After spending some time on Alejandro on the New Yoriter, the beach, Joseph Brennan is Zenon Rivera on the Wanior and again keeping his weather eye Pedro del Yaffle on the Bienville. �Mmr 12, 1967 Page Five SEAFARERS LOG Hall Urges Similar Senate Action No injuries to SIU Crewmembers House Passes Bill to Give Congress Voice In Ship Funds Sea-Land Sammit, Minus Rudder, Weathers Pierre Atlantir Storm WASHINGTON—SIU President Paul Hall, who is also presi­ dent of the Maritime Trades Department (AFL-CIO), had high praise for action by the House of Representatives last week on maritime legislation which, he f said, "takes control over the merchant fleet. We hope that the nation's vital merchant marine Senate will follow the House lead, budget out of the hands of and give prompt approval to this bureaucrats and puts it in the legislation. "The annual authorization bill hands of lawmakers." Hall was referring to a bill, takes control over the nation's passed May 4 by the House on a vital merchant marine budget out voice vote, which requires Con­ of the hands of bureaucrats and gress to vote annual authorizations puts it in the hands of lawmakers. of funds for such Maritime Ad­ Thus it is an important step to­ ministration programs as con­ ward restoring the American flag struction subsidies, operating sub­ to a position of importance on the sidies, research and development. high seas. "But it should be emphasized The partial text of Hall's state­ that this legislation is just one step ment follows; "The AFL - CIO Maritime on the road we must travel. The Trades Department and its 36 House and Senate should now affiliated unions representing more move promptly to approve legis­ than 5.5 million American workers lation that will reconstitute the are pleased that Congress has Maritime Administration as an recognized the dire plight of our independent agency—as it was 30 merchant marine and has moved years ago, when we were pursuing to correct this situation through an intelligent course for expand­ House passage of the measure on ing our merchant fleet. annual authorizations for the "Independence for maritime is Maritime Administration. indispensible to this country's eco­ "This legislation will give the nomic growth and its military se­ House and Senate Merchant curity. This agency must not be Marine Committees an opportun­ allowed to continue as a step­ ity to review maritime programs child of any Cabinet-level De­ annually, to measure their effec­ partment where its programs and tiveness and to authorize the policies are overshadowed by con­ amount of money that is required siderations having nothing what­ to carry out a vigorous, forward- soever to do with the carriage looking program to revitalize our of our waterborne cargo". S/U Upgrading School Craduhtes Another 3 Licensed Deck Officers The effects of the battering from 60-mile-an-hour winds could be seen as the Summit (Sea-Land) sailed into Port Elizabeth, N.J., after her encounter with a severe storm off Cape Hatteras early this month. Some containers a^ard the vessel were bashed in at the sides, while others were caved in from the top, clear proof of ^—the fierceness of the storm. keep everything as secure as pos­ Sunday afternoon that they were "We lost our mdder about sible. "Oil barrels were flying able to arrive. 9:30 p.m.," Seafarer Louis Es- around and we worked to keep Most of the Seafarers, who have carra of the Deck Department them lashed down,", he said. been through many storms, took noted. "We were some 400 miles Security lines snapped and had out of New York, returning from to be resecured. "Tlie ship really the storm in stride. "If the ship didn't have containers, she would a run to Puerto Rico." "The ves­ took a beating," Lambert said. Tugboats were sent for Friday have lost other cargo," one of sel was rolling at 50 degrees and she drifted with the propeller afternoon, but it wasn't until late them stated. astern," Escarra explained. New SIU Medical Center Inaugurated in Puerto Rico SAN JUAN—The SIU of Puerto Rico inaugurated the opening of its third medical treatment center on the Island in ceremonies held on April 29. Many dignitaries from gov-*®" ernment, labor and community from the new dispensary through services from both the Island the new availability of the latest and the mainland were on hand in modern medical technology. for the inauguration ceremonies, The SIU clinics practice preven­ tive medicine by providing regu­ which included the official rib­ lar medical checkups and early bon-cutting ceremonies that treatment that enables Union opened the new Caguas Dispen­ members and their families to re­ sary, and a tour of the brand-new main healthy by detecting illness Bosun John Beye points to spot on facility. SIUNA President Paul and receiving treatment before it Hall and SIUNA Vice-President Summit's stern where fierce galebecomes serious. force winds carried away awning. Morris Weisberger were among The first SIU of Puerto Rico the mainland guests in attendance. medical center on the Island was Other guests included: the Hon­ The loss of the ship's rudder opened in 1961 at Stop 26, 1256 helped keep the Summit in a state orable Felisa Rincon de Gautier, Fernandez Juncos Avenue, Sanof helplessness she > might other­ Mayoress, of San Juan; Alfred turce. The second center was wise have avoided, crew members Nazario, Puerto Rico Sec.stary opened in 1964 in Ponce, Calle pointed out. "There was a very of Labor; and Augustin Benitez, Luna-Esquina Concordia. The heavy swell," said Bosun John AFL-CIO Regional Director. newest center is at BaldoriotySIU of Puerto Rico President Esquina Celis Aguilera, one block Beye. "The ship met the full force of the water and something had Keith Terpe noted that the open­ from the Caguas Plaza. to give," he said. In this case, it ing of the Caguas Dispensary rep­ The SIU of Puerto Rico Wel­ was the Summit's rudder, leaving resents the first instance in which fare Plan has been recognized by the vessel to take the full force Union Welfare Plan services of the Puerto Rico Medical Associa­ of the winds with much of her a wholly-owned and operated tion and the American Hospital nature are provided in three key Association as one of the outstand­ maneuverability gone. locations so situated as to make ing plans for workers in Puerto Beye said that he was both these services readily available to Rico. No other union-operated grateful and surprised that no the total membership of a union medical plan to date has received crewmen were injured. "Usually no matter where they may live these certifications in Puerto Rico there are at least minor injuries," and work in Puerto Rico. he said, "but in case the ship or the Caribbean. got by without a casualty, amaz­ The new modern medical cen­ The system of SIU clinics was ing under the circumstances. I re­ ter has three doctors' offices, begun in 1957 with the opening member one fellow opened his examination rooms, an electro­ of the first facility in New York. focsle door and the wind caused cardiogram and special treatment Other union clinics are located a split right down the door," Beye room, a pharmacy and laboratory. in Boston; Philadelphia; Balti­ said. The awning at the stem Large and comfortable waiting more; Norfolk; Tampa; New Or­ and reception areas are also pro­ leans; San Francisco; Seattle; Sao of the ship was blown away. vided, as well as efficient admin­ Pedro, Calif.; Buffalo; Duluth; Ship Took Beating istrative offices. Saulte Ste. Marie; Toledo; Su­ Charles Lambert, who sailed as perior, Wis.; Alpina and MelvinThousands of SIU members as OS, remembers working to help well as their families will benefit dale, Mich.; and Cleveland. Three additional Seafarers have been added to the ranks of those who have upgraded themselves to Deck Officers licenses through training received in the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School for Sea­ manship in a program jointly operated by the SIU and the was born in Pennsylvania and re­ American Maritime Officers sides in Chicago. He is 38 years old. The training program, operated under a reciprocal agreement be­ tween SIU and the American Mar­ itime Officers, is the first of its type in the maritime industry. Applicants can begin receiving instruction at any time. The pe­ riod of instruction will be deter­ mined by each member's individ­ Rdnvdt Le Berre ual ability and knowledge, and Union. A total of nine Seafarers the instructors' satisfaction of his have now upgraded themselves to readiness to take the examinations. Deck Officers licenses. Kalju Reinvelt shipped as AB and bosun be­ fore earning the rank of Third Mate. Bom in Estonia, he lives in Jericho, L. I. and joined the SIU in New York in 1952. Fartjica Reinvelt is 41 years old. Desire Le Berre is a 14-year veteran of the SIU, joining in New York. Bom in France, Sea­ farer Le Berre now lives in Edgewater, N. J. Le Berre shipped as bosun before eaming his license as Second Mate. He is 47 years On hand for the official ceremonies marking inauguration of the new SIU of Puerto Rico Caguas Dispensary, third such facility on the old. Stanley Partyka joined the SIU Island, were (l-r): Honorable Felisa Rincon de Gautier, Mayoress of in 1952 in New York. He sailed San Juan; Nathan Voloshen; Agustin Benitez, AFL-CIO Regional as AB and bosun before receiving Director; Seafarers International Union President Paul Hall, and a Third Mate's license Par^ka Morris Weisberger, Vice-President, Seafarers International Union. Guests at opening of new SIU clinic included (l-r): Mr. Lamella, Hill-Rom International: F. de Jesus, SIU of Puerto Rico Exec. Sec.; D. Shatzow, Chairman, SIU of Puerto Rico Board of Trustees; SIU Pres. Hall: SIU of Puerto Rico Pres. Keith Terpe: Dr. G. P. Luisi, Medical Director, Caguas Dispensary: L. Juminex, SIU of Puerto Rico Welfare Plan Administrator; J. Castro, ILA-UTM Treasurer. �'"1 Page Six Mmr 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG DISPATCHERS REPORT The Pacific Coast April 22 to May 5, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED by Frank Orozak, West Coast Representative The Gallo Winery, the nation's largest wine producer, won a court order recently against picketing by Teamsters Union members who are demanding the right to represent Gallo's field workers. The AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, which is also seeking to represent field workers, wants an election in Union since 1938, also reports which the workers would decide having a good trip aboard the whether to be represented by the Beatrice Victory. Fowler plans AFL-CIO or the Teamsters. to ship again as soon as possible Gallo has agreed to such an however, and is looking for a election and has asked the State blackgang job on a ship going Conciliation Service to set it up. to the Far East-^with Japan and But the Teamsters, a Gallo spokes­ Korea as his first choices. R. D. man charges, have "adamantly Stough doesn't care where his refused" to agree to a vote and next ship is going, as long as continue to insist on unilateral there's a bosun's job aboard for recognition by the company. him. An SIU member for the last 20 years, Stough's last ship was San Francisco the Anchorage. Shipping in the Bay Area has Shipping continues to boom been very active this period and here in Seattle, and promises to is likely to remain so, especially remain extremely for electricians, oilers, FWT's good for the im­ and AB's. mediate future. There will be a real brother's During the last act going on aboard the Overseas period we paid off Dinny soon, because Seafarers M. Cuba Vic­ the C. Herring and O. H. Herring tory, Robin Sher­ have both signed on as AB's for wood, Northwestthe ship's next run. ern Victory, Transhuron, Seattle Stough Seafarer Frederick Cohen just Choctaw Victory got off the Beatrice Victory after and WhitehalL Sign-ons during a five-month trip to Europe and that period included the Joplin plans to take a couple of months Victory, Cuba Victory and NtMrthoff for a good vacation before westem Victory. In transit we had shipping out again. SIU oldtimer the Portmar, Pennniar, ElizabethH. E. Fowler, a member of the port, and the Anchorage. QUESTION: What are the qualities that make a good skip­ per? James Stover: I find that a man who came up,through the ranks usually makes the best Captain. He is in a position to understand the problems of the Seafarers. Acade­ my graduates don't always un­ derstand the crewmembers' point of view. A good Captain should know the answer to any problem that arises at sea. with the crew. Richard Feddem: Fairness and the ability to judge his crew impartially are very important quali­ ties in a Captain in my opinion. I sailed for a skip­ per on the Citadel Victory who was tops. He would do anything he could for his crew and would fight for them. He was an outstanding seaman and there was never a bad report on him from any Seafarer. —— Douglas Cox: Seafarers should Robert Estrada: I like a skip­ be able to respect their Captain. per who is willing to sit down and He has to be _ talk things over honest with his ^^|||fe|k with a man if he crew and under­ has problems. A stand how they Captain should think, as well as be willing to be being an excep­ friendly with the tional seaman. A crew and take an good Captain interest in them. should be able to Of course, good enforce discipline seamanship and so the crew has respect for author­ experience are very important for ity, yet be able to maintain a a Captain. friendly relationship with the ^ crewmembers. Ronald Kolodziej: Experience as a seaman is the single most Fazfl All: The last Captain I important quality sailed with really knew his job a Captain can and the crew have. He should liked him. He be able to get was an exception­ along with men. al seaman and the If he came up crew knew he had from the ranks, command of his that is good also, job. A top Cap­ since it gives him tain will combine a more rounded an outstanding knowledge of the problems of the knowledge of the crew, having worked his way upMa with die ability to get along from the bottom. vl> Atlantic, Gulf A Inland Watars District Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle )'otals Port Boston New York .. Philadelphia Baltimore .. Norfolk .... Jacksonville . Tampa Mohile New Orleans Honston .... Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle_^_j_j_^ Totals Class A Class B 7 1 40 61 6 5 18 23 7 8 11 12 3 1 8 23 53 33 35 43 19 4 20 41 16 24 323 199 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B ClassC 4 2 2 20 24 40 6 1 2 11 11 23 4 7 4 6 7 4 1 2 1 5 2 8 11 2 34 11 21 25 2 14 12 51 25 29 24 17 11 156 129 201 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED AU Groups All Groups Class A Class B ClassC Class A Class B 1 1 1 3 2 30 30 32 50 24 6 2 1 2 1 13 19 2 21 24 4 3 3 7 4 3 3 6 8 8 10 1 1 2 10 6 2 7 12 26 21 6 36 31 17 21 26 42 32 5 5 12 7 7 42 16 21 46 12 23 15 11 23 15 173 138 136 259 168 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston ... /v,.... Wilmington i;.... San Francisco .... Seattle Totals All Groups QassA CUssB 2 0 40 17 6 1 18 10 7 2 8 4 7 1 13 4 30 20 31 19 5 4 31 9 23 8 216 104 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 9 23 36 1 4 4 8 15 14 3 8 4 5 2 6 0 0 1 8 7 10 26 18 1 21 11 9 3 2 6 57 32 16 10 6 24 160 89 161 AU Groups Class A Class B 19 3 230 83 23 8 103 84 20 17 23 11 14 6 96 20 156 77 180 106 34 0 42 24 7 41 981 446 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 7 1 158 151 12 8 72 45 24 17 10 8 7 4 33 18 97 64 106 91 24 2 54 17 16 23 620 449 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 4 2 45 79 23 4 72 47 8 25 1 11 10 4 6 47 70 116 79 120 24 7 29 21 7 3 550 314 AFL-CIO Voices Strong Opposition To Forced Mediation in RR Beef WASHINGTON—^The AFL-CIO will "vigorously oppose" President Johnson's latest proposal for forced mediation of the railroad shopcraft dispute under a two-year no-strike law, Federation Presi­ dent George Meany said recently. The President asked Congress <S>to prohibit a strike or a lockout and freedoms of the workers em­ to encourage settlement. Begin­ while a five-member special ployed by these private corpora­ ning on the 31st day, if no agree­ board tries to settle the wage dis­ tions, then the railroads should ment has been reached, the board pute over a 90-day period. If a be operated for the public inter­ would hold hearings to determine settlement is not achieved volun­ est and not for private profit. We whether the proposals made April tarily in that period, mandatory would therefore regard seizure 21 by a special presidential panel terms would then be imposed for legislation, pending the negotia­ are "in the public interest" and tion of a settlement, as the fairest a "fair and equitable extension" at least two years. and least oppressive alternative. of collective bargaining. By the In the final analysis, Meany "We are convinced that the only 60th day, if there is still no agree­ said, the legislative proposal con­ tained in the President's message thing now standing in the way ment, the board would give the "terminates in compulsory arbi­ of an early negotiated settlement President and Congress its findings of this dispute is the belief of on the special panel proposals and tration." He added: "The AFL-CIO is steadfastly the railroad lobby that compul­ whether any modifications were deemed necessary. If by the 91st opposed to the denial of the right sory arbitration legislation will be day there is still no agreement, forthcoming to relieve them of to strike through the imposition the obligation to bargain in good the special panel proposals plus of terms and conditions of em­ faith." any modifications would take ployment otherwise unacceptable At a news conference the day effect and remain in effect until to the parties. We shall therefore before he submitted his no-strike the parties reach agreement or vigorously oppose this as well as proposal, the President sketched until Jan. 1, 1969 at the latest. any other legislative proposal the broad outlines of the plan and For the period after that, John­ which calls for compulsory arbi­ said he did not plan to recommend son said, and until final agree­ tration of the issues in dispute. either compulsory arbitration or ment is reached or the time speci­ "The workers involved in this seizure. fied by the board expires, the dispute are simply seeking to exer­ Johnson asked Congress to pass board's determination would have cise the rights assured them under a joint resolution authorizing him the same effect, including the present law. If there is a para­ to appoint a five-mmiber special "preclusion of resort to strike or mount public interest in the con- board for a 90-day period. For lockout," as though arrived at by iinued operation of the railroads, the first 30 days, the board would agreement of the parties under sufficient to override the rights engage in "intensive mediaticm" the rail labor act. �M«jr 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Citizens Petitioning Congress For Social Security increase WASHINGTON—"We, the undersigned, support President John­ son's request to the Congress of the United States to raise social secxirity benefits to a level that will more nearly equal needs. . . The "undersigned" were more than 150,000 men and women from all parts of the nation, whose petitions were presented to the House Ways & Means Committee as a "first installment," with assurances of more to come. AFL-CIO President George Meany and a delegation of city central body leaders brought the stacks of signatures to Ways & Means Com­ mittee Chairman Wilbur D. Mills (D-Ark.). He acknowledge them in a ceremony in the committee hearing room, where the 15 Democratic and 10 Republican members have been meeting in closed session considering the legislation. The nationwide campaign to demonstrate public support for the Administration's social security bill was mounted earlier this spring by the AFL-CIO and senior citizen organizations. Mass rallies in principal cities opened the drive. And even as the presentation cere­ mony was being held, additional bundles of signed petitions were arriving at federation headquarters. After being shown to Mills, the petitions were brought to the Con­ gressmen from the home districts of the signers. They will later be deposited with the Ways & Means Committee. The legislation the petitioners were supporting would provide—in the words used by President Johnson in his filmed address to the AFLCIO rallies—these major benefits: • "A 20 per cent overall increase in social security payments. • "An increase of 59 per cent for the 2.5 million citizens now receiving minimum benefits. • "An increase of at least 15 per cent for the remaining 20.5 million beneficiaries. • "A monthly payment of at least $150 for couples and $100 for individuals with 25 years of coverage. • "A series of amendments to broaden and improve the protection of social security." The higher braefits would be financed through gradual increases in the social security tax paid by employers and workers and an increase in the taxable wage base. Meany told the Ways & Means Conunittee at earlier public hearings that the President's proposals represent "a long step toward the kind of social security system the American people should have." He said the 20 per cent average increase would be "a substantial down pay­ ment" towards a needed 50 per cent rise in benefits, which in the long run should be paid for in part out of general tax revenue. Republicans on the Ways & Means Committee have proposed an 8 per cent increase in benefits. Commenting on the GOP plan, Meany said: "Its inadequacy is appalling." Mills met with each of the city delegations and in accepting the petitions from Meany said the AFL-CIO president has "never done or said anything that's not in the best interests of the working people." He told the group that the committee will soon be reaching the stage of decisions on various portions of the social security legislation. lUE members in Canada have okayed a new three-year contract with Canadian GE. Some 1,700 workers here and in other parts of Ontario voted 72 per cent in favor of the contract. About 67.5 per cent of 1,400 Montreal GE workers voted to accept. lUE spokesmen said that generally speaking the increases represent a 24 per cent gain over the life of the contract. Quebec and Ontario rates were brought closer together. ^ Robert M. McGlotten, national labor specialist for Opportunities Industrialization Center, a job training program located in 12 major cities, has joined the AFLCIO Dept. of Civil Rights as a staff representative. A vice presi­ dent of the Negro Trade Union Leadership Council and a former public relations representative of Transport Workers Local 234 in Philadelphia, McGlotten has had wide experience in building a positive relationship between or­ ganized labor and minority groups. He has been active in civil rights and conununity work in Philadel­ phia and in bringing about co­ operation between the minority groups and the Philadelphia Cen­ tral Lahm* Council. Those movies that cross-coun­ try airplane passengers see are now projected by union men. Projection technicians with In­ flight Motion Pictures and Bell & Howell have won 12 per cent wage increases in a new three-year contract. A separate contract with similar terms was signed with Intransit Motion Pictures that shows films to railroad passengers. <|> Striking faculty and students at Catholic University won their point when Archbishop Patrick O'Boyle announced that Father Charles E. Curran would be re­ hired to his post at the School of Theology and would receive a promotion to associate profes­ sor as of September 1. "The issue has been clear and simple," said Curran. "A contract was not re­ newed without charges or a hear­ ing." Representative Frank Horton (R-N.Y.) will receive the annual "Union Label Award of Merit" at the June 13 banquet of the N.Y. State Union Label and Serv­ ice Trades Department here. The award will honor Horton for his outstanding record in the 89th Congress on legislation affecting the welfare of the nation and organized labor. Page Seven "The New Morality!" It wasn't too long ago when the Public was bemoaning the lack of involvement dis­ played by college students in the affairs of the nation. The pundits went so far as to dub them the "apathetic generation". Now, to a large extent, the nation's college students are redeeming themselves from such charges. Instead of apathy, many are dis­ playing a vital interest in the affairs of the nation and the world. More important, they are concentrating much of their efforts on aiding the less fortunate segments of society —the poor, the exploited, the helpless. The Peace Corps, the Domestic Peace Corps (VISTA), local community services and chaijties, etc., are all receiving strong sup­ port and aid from college students all over the country. Many of these students are reaffirming a long-standing committment to the American labor movement and the right of American. workers to organize to improve their con­ ditions. From coast to coast, college stu­ dents are on the march to reaffirm this basic American right. In California, college students were promi­ nent on the picket lines of the AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Commit- tee, and were instrumental in bringing about acceptance of the farm workers' union by the giant California growers. In Texas, local college students took part in a "Caravan for Justice" during Easter, collecting money, food and medicine in support of striking farm workers in South Texas. On the East Coast, college students have become active in aiding textile workers to defeat the anti-labor policies of giant textile mills. College students took an active role in helping TWUA members in North Carolina defeat a union-busting attempt by Burlington Industries. Local college stu-* dents have also joined the fight against the most anti-labor textile company of them all —J. P. Stevens in South Carolina. They are walking picket lines, working to develop public opinion for the workers, and are engaged in other important pursuits. In the not too distant past, representatives of Big Business were among those who were most critical of the nation's college students for their "apathy". We wonder how they feel now. Perhaps they would like to bring back those "good old days". They can't though, and more and more of them are learning that. The 'lazy" Ones For a long time, the Public has been sub­ jected to a barrage of propaganda about the "freeloaders" in our midst, the "lazy, shiftless" millions who are Uving it up on welfare because they are too lazy to work, while you and I pay the bill. Attacks on the nation's social welfare programs by con­ servative, right-wing groups or Big-Busi­ ness-Chamber <rf Commerce-type speakers invariably got around to implying this sooner or later. Well, now the truth is out about these "lazy fakers", who should be out d<mg a hard day's work like the rest of us. • 2.1 million are women over 65, with a median age of 72. -•> ^ • 700,000 are blind, crippled, or severely handicapped. • 3.5 million are children whose parents are too poor to support them. • The remaining 1 million are the parents of those children—900,000 mothers and 150,000 fathers. Of the fathers, 100,000 are too disabled to work. This leaves a total of 50,000 welfare clients in the entire United States who can work—^provided they receive the necessary job skills and training that will make them self-sufficient. The figures above are from a recent U.S. Government study. We think they speak for themselves. - e �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG Mar 12. 1967 Joseph Kahn of Seafrain Lines Speaks Out US Ship Operator Outlines Plan To Restore U.S. Merchant Fleet NEW YORK—workable shipping program for the United States, under which federal policy planners could put aside talk of building abroad and solve their problems at home, has been offered by a leading official of the unsubsidized shipping industry in America. Joseph Kahn, Chairman of ^ the SlU-contracted Seatrain called on the government to allow policy proposals suggesting that Lines and the Hudson Water­ unsubsidized American merchant foreign-built ships be permitted ways Corp., told a meeting of ship operators to make tax-de­ to come under American registry the U.S. Merchant Marine Acad­ ferred deposits of earnings in and share in domestic and other emy Alumni Association that the construction reserve funds as sub­ reserved trade would have only first step should be firm retention sidized lines are permitted to do. negative results. Such plans would Kahn said his program was only substitute foreign vessels for of the cabotage laws which re­ strict domestic ocean trade to offered to stimulate the building American, not save the taxpayer vessels owned, built and manned of a strong American merchant any appreciable amount, and pre­ by Americans. Partial opening of marine and suggested that on a vent an increase in the number this trade has been suggested in pay-as-you-go basis it would pro- of U.S. ships. policy debate. ,vide some relief for the taxpayer, He also deplored proposals for He also proposed that all putting the bulk of the burden building abroad, stating that no American foreign aid cargoes be of supporting the shipping indus­ owner can afford to pay $12 mil­ reserved for U.S. ships—instead try on the general economy, lion for an American vessel if, of the 50 per cent currently guar­ "where it belongs." by the time it is launched, a anteed—and that -at least half of foreign-flag ship of equal capacity Minimum Lost all foreign^oil cargoes licensed for He said "a large and viable and capabilities can be brought import to Ihis country be brought American-flag fleet can be devel­ in to compete against her for only here by American sldps. $5,500,000. "If the cargoes are available oped and maintained with a mini­ What is needed, Kahn con­ for American ships, they will sail mum cost to our government" by strong enforcement and some ex­ cluded, is to abandon "this buga­ and prosper," Kahn said. "Con­ pansion of existing cargo prefer­ boo of foreign building" for a versely, if such cargoes are not ence laws. practical building program in available, no matter how much Kahn pointed out that federal American yards. subsidy is paid, we will have a weak and sick industry." In addition, Kahn said that the Navy's Military Sea Transporta­ tion Service should be required by the government to fulfill all its needs with U.S.-built vessels and be authorized to enter into long-term charters for new vessels. To further implement his pro­ I" gram, the shipping executive Dolphins, long the friends and helpers of searfaring men, now art doing undersea recovery work for the United ^tes Navy. The Navy's Marine Bioscience Facility at Point Malibu, Calif., has trained bottle-nosed dolphins to attach wires to torpedoes and missiles lying on the ocean's floor—an accomplishment which could greatly simplify a variety of underwater recovery opera­ tions. Speaking on the problems of finding and raising such objects as lost hydrogen bombs, sunken submarines or airliners that have crashed at sea. Dr. Alan Herman, director of the Hudson Labora­ tories at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., said recently that "one of the most ANN ARBOR. Mich. —Two effective recovery tools is a trained porpoise." The laboratories University of Michigan scientists are run jointly by Columbia University and the Navy and do a have developed new bulbous bow wide range of research cm submarine detection and similar problems. which could enable cargo ships to cross the Atlantic in about half .Although the Navy seems to prefer the term "porpoise," these the time now required. animals are actually common dolphins and are generally referred to as such. Both are correct. Designed by Finn C. MichelIn describing the procedure, the Navy said the dolphins were sen and James L. Moss, the device taught to home in on acoustical beacons inside practice missiles, is almost three times larger than any previously tested and involves torpedoes or instrument capsules. Around the honey tip of his elongated, bottle-like snout, the dolphin carries a metal hoop attaching an underwater snout in until he locates the source of the beacon signals. bulbous form to the bow of a Once the signal is found, the dolphin tosses the hoop in the ship to reduce wave resistance. air and it breaks apart releasing a wire that was coiled around Equipped with their hull-form it. Resembling a large pulley that has been sawed in two lengthbow, Michelsen said, cargo ships Wise, the hoops consist of one heavy half which sinks to the bot­ could travel up to 30 knots—com­ tom alongside the missile, and a lij^ter half at the other end of parable to the fastest passenger the wire which remains on the surface as a buoy. Often the ships. Most freighters now can heavier half is magnetized. make only 18 to 20 knots. Thus the most difficult problem of recovery—^finding a sunken The scientists pointed out that object and marking its location—4ias been solved. with increased freight rates for some cargoes, higher speeds are economically sound. With this new design, they said, cargo ships could cross the Atlantic within a week—they usually take twice as long now—and reduce fuel consumption by nine per cent as well. Even though the bulb used in their design is two or three times the size of any previously tested on similar vessels, the two scien­ tists claim it still takes up only one per cent of the ship's dis­ placement. They now plan to ex­ periment further by lengthening „Porppisesi-, |il{e .^'Kellci^'Aaboye, .arft trained for o . varfi the model and shifting the center ety of undersea jobs both by ihjB= UiS. Navy and by civilianof buoyancy to see if even higher researchers. The intelligent creatures make good students. speed can be achieved while main­ taining maximum cargo space. Navy Trains Porpoises For %cowry Work New Bow Shape May Add Speed To Cargo Ships The Great Lakes by Fred Famen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lake* With the sailing season only a couple of weeks old, shipping is really booming in Detroit and there are plenty of jobs available— especially rated jobs. Our teletypes are buzzing all day long report­ ing vessel movements and jobs open on these vessels. The SIU and the Maritime Trades Department Toledo Port Council has begun a campaign among Great Lakes seamen that up in Congress soon. Write, and seeks to end the exclusion of sea­ get your friends to write, for pas­ men from unemployment compen­ sage of this important legislation. sation under Ohio law. No other Frankfort state excludes seamen from unem­ ployment benefits during the win­ After completing her annual ter months. marine inspection, the MV Arthur In urging amendment (House K. Atkinson left the Manitowoc Bill #427) of the present Ohio shipyard in early May, to be re­ law, the SIU and the Toledo Port placed by the MV Viking which Council cited large savings passed will get its annual inspection on to Ohio shipping companies there. without consideration for the We are still crewing the Ann needs of the seamen. Under pres­ Arbor carferries, but the jobs will ent law, seamen are only eligible to apply for unemployment com­ last for only a month or so be­ pensation during the 40 weeks fol­ cause the Grand Rapids will be lowing the 4th Sunday in March. returned to Grand Trunk as soon However, other maritime workers as the MV Viking has completed and all other Ohio workers are not its inspection. restricted in any manner. We expect to resume contract All seamen working for Ohio negotiations with the Ann Arbor companies are urged to write to their Representatives urging sup­ Railroad Company within the next week or so, depending on the port of House Bill #427. status of the possible strike by We have reached an impasse in the Railroad Unions. our negotiations with Checker Cab Company. The company refuses to agree on the Union shop pro­ posal. The SIU has filed unfair labor practices charges with the NLRB and the possibilities of reaching an agreement do not look bright at this time. Meanwhile, we are still meeting with the company. It looks like negotiations with Ann Arbor Railroad and Macki­ SAN FRANCISCO—The first nac Transit Company will again of five new containerships being be postponed because of the pos­ planned by SIU Pacific Districtsibility of a railroad strike'in the contracted Matson Navigation near future. Ann Arbor operates should be operating in service be­ the SIU carferries out of Frank­ tween the U.S. West Lbast and fort, Michigan and Mackinac Transit Company's Chief Wawa- Hawaii sometime in 1970, accord­ fam runs out of St. Ignace across ing to company projections. the Straits of Mackinac. The rail­ Although bids have not yet been road unions are facing the possi­ asked, the five new ships are ex­ bility of compulsory arbitration, pected to be completed over a which is always a danger to Amer­ period of several years and would ican labor's right of free collec­ double Matson's container capa­ tive bargaining. bility. Installation of shore facil­ ities will go along with vessel con­ Buffalo struction. Shipping in the port of Buffalo The proposed ships will be 722 is very good in all departments, feet long with a sp^d of 24 knots. as it was last season. Although Each vessel will carry more than rated men continue to be in short 900 containers. supply, all the ships sailed from fitMatson is planning to extend out with full crews. The last vessel its container service to Japan and to finish her fit-out was the R. E. other Far Eastern countries in Webster, which completed inspec­ tion on April 27. This left just September with two vessels, the two ships without definite dates for Hawaiian Planter and Hawaiian fit-out—the James Davidson and Craftsman, which are presently undergoing conversion to contain­ the J. B. Ford. er carriers. Oeveland The Craftsman and Planter are All ships in the winter lay-up eventually slated for another as­ fleet in this area are out now and signment, however. Two of the going strong, with the Buckeye proposed brand new containerMonitor being the last ship to ships will take over the West leave. As of this time the ship­ Coast-to-Japan run when they are ping board is empty. completed and the two vessels All seamen who live in Ohio presently undergoing conversion are urged to write to their Sen­ will be used in a feeder-distribu­ ators and Representatives and tion service between the Japanese urge them to support our bill to ports of Kobe and Tokyo, and give Great Lakes seamen full un­ ports in Korea, Taiwan,'Okinawa, employment compensation year- the Philippines, Hong Kong and round. The bill will be coming Vietnam. Matson Plans Adding Five New Boxshipsbyl970 �TEXT OF sir (OSSTITIJTIII For SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District Supplement SEAFARERS LOG May 12, 1967 �M May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Sapplement—Page Two in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pur­ suant to any applicable agreements or understandings. Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon any subordinate body or divisions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. Article III CONSTITUTION THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliated with American Federation of Labor — Congress of Industrial Organizations (As Amended May 12, 1960) PREAMBLE II As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, hased upon the following principles: All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to he treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and. We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with those in command by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employ­ ers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamanship 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 Amer­ ican seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of org<-nization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brother­ hood of the Sea. To form and to assist by legal means 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 use­ ful calling. And hearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions 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 he present, must have their inter­ ests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions 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. Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate him­ self for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union. Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the l^afarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters 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 organiza­ tions; 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 con­ sistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individual and col ective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinc­ tion 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 aM over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of thb Union to be inalienable. I No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. III No member shall he deprived of his membership without due process of the law of this Union. No member shall he com­ pelled to he a witness against himself in the trial of any pro­ ceeding 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. IV 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 he guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members. No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VI A militant mmhership being necessary to the security of ,a free union, the members shall at times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION Article I Name and General Powers This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of administration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its prop­ erty, facilities and personnel available for the use and behalf of such subordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall he authorization for any Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. Article II AfRliation Section 1. This Union shall he affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are con­ tained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from and/or affiliaticn with this Union, shall he re­ quired to adopt, within a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amendments thereto shall he deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board or this Union, which shall he executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ nition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any constitu­ tional provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law, Membership Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as are adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Member­ ship classifications shall correspond to and depend upon senior­ ity classifications established in accordance with the standard collective bargaining agreement of this Union. In addition to meeting the other requirements duly promulgated pursuant hereto, no persons shall become a full book member unless and until he has attained the highest seniority rating set out in the said collective bargaining agreement. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All members shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall he entitled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall he granted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, prin­ ciples, and policies of this Union. Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall he automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall he computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but 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 or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed'services of the 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 ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag merchant vessel Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall he suf­ ficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shall he the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regu­ lar meting, any question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the memhersip. A majority vote of the mem­ bership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may he execused 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 common welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall he governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organization shall he denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. 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 evidence of member­ ship in order to he admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. Article IV Reinstatement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the member­ ship. Article V Dues and Initiation Fee Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calen­ dar year basis, no later than the first business day of each ,quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amend­ ment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be admitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of three hundred ($300.00) dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Article VI Retirement from Membership Section 1. Members may retire from membership by sur­ rendering their Union books or other evidence of affiliation and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they re^e, assessments, fines and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his application for retirement he shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters, upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes these payments, and sht^ be given to the member upon his presenting the aforesaid receipt. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obligations of �May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG membership shall be suspended during the period 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. Saction 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for tbe current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments 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 member­ ship book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to mem­ bership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Section S. The period of retirement shall be computed from tbe first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Article Vii Systems of Organization Section 1. This Union, and all officers, headquarter's repre­ sentatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members sball be gov­ erned in this order by: (a) The Constitution. (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the membership. Section 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such per­ sonnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's port offices are located. Section 4. Every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments 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 department to another except by ap­ proval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. Article Vill Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as other­ wise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article IX Other Elective Jobs Section 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution: A. Delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. B. Committee members of; (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Polls Committees (7) Union Tallying Committees (8) Constitutional Committees Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. Article X Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and Miscellaneous Personnel Soction 1. Tho Presidont. (a) The President shall be the executive officer 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 sball be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con­ siderations affecting Union action, the President .shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibil­ ities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Or­ leans, Houston and Detroit may not be closed except by Con­ stitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of any Hadquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or any officer other than the President, a replacement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replace­ ment is qualified under Article Xll of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in July of every election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and loca­ tion of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He 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 delivered at the close of each day's voting, except that the President 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 Patrol­ man and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. (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 the Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegated, but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limitations set forth in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member quali­ fied for the office or job under Article Xll of this Constitution, except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is other­ wise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is direcfed to take any and all measures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or special meet­ ing if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Section 2. Executive Vice-President. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In the event the President shall be unable to carry out any of his duties by reason of incapacity or unavailability, the Executive Vice-President shall take over such duties during the period of such incapacity or unavailability. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office for any reason of the President, the Executive Vice-President shall immediately assume the office, duties and responsibilities of the President until the next general election. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract En­ forcement shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as otherwise provided in Article X, Section 14(d)(1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforcement. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the administrative functions as­ signed to headquarters by this Constitution with respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 4. Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union funds, port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each quar­ terly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an inde­ pendent Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he shall make himself and the records of his office available to the Quarterly Financial Committee. Sapplement—Page Three Section 5. Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and shall also include the Islands in the Carib­ bean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 6. Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of aU the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including Texas. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 7. Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland Waters, including their organizing activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 8. Director of Organizing and Publications. The Director of Organizing and Publications shall be ap­ pointed and may be removed at will by the Executive Board of the Union. He shall be responsible for and supervise all pub­ lications and public relations of the Union and shall serve as co-ordinator of all organizational activities of the Union. In addition, he shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the Executive Board. Section 9. Headquarters Representatives. The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and all duties assigned them or delegated to them by the President, Executive Vice-President or the Executive Board. Section 10. Port Agents. (a) The .Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the admin­ istration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. , (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be respon­ sible for the enforcement and execution of the Constitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port acton, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the Sec­ retary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, regardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrol­ man was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organizations, affilia­ tion with which has been properly authorized. Section 11. Patrolmen. Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. Section 12. Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Con­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-Presi­ dent in Charge of the Gulf Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has maintained that membership for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or divi­ sion and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of the Constitution of such division or subordinate body. The Executive Board shall meet in headquarters no less than once each quarter and at such other times as the President or, in his absence, the Executive Vice-President may direct. The President shall be the chairman of all Executive Board meetings unless absent, in which case the Executive Vice-President shall assume the chairman's duties. Each member of the Executive Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. It sball be the duty of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Execu­ tive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Executive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall appoint one person who shall be designated Director of Organizing and Publications. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to be levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policiw and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically �provided for in this Constitution. Notwithstanding the fore­ going, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting provided all members of the Board are sent notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for any reason should occiu- simultaneously to the President and Elxecutive Vice-President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall name successors from its own membership who shall fill those vacancies until the next general election. If the Executive Vice-President duly assumes the office of the President and dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is incapacitated for more than 30 days during the remainder of the term, the Executive Board shall elect a successor for the balance of the term from its own membership. Section 13. Delegates. (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The following officers upon their election to office shall, during the term of their office, be delegates to all Con­ ventions of the Seafarers International Union of North America in the following order of priority: President; Executive VicePresident; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership; Port Agents, with priority to those most senior in full hook Union membership; and Patrolmen, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership. (b) Each delegate shall attend the convention for which elected and fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to the Convention. (d) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would have been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. Section 14. Committees. (a) Trial Committee. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear aU appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an exami­ nation for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, sepa­ rate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the SecretaryTreasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bUls, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee. The committee shall also have available to it, the serv­ ices of the independent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) members in good standing to be elected as follows: One member from each of the following ports: New York, Philadel­ phia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrol­ man, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Gommittee members shall be elected at the regular meeting designated by the Secretary-Treasurer. In the event a regular meeting can­ not be held in any port for lack of a quorum, the Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the purpose of electing a member to serve on the Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee. Such committee members shall be furnished trans­ portation to New York and back to their respective ports and they shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties in New York. Commencing on the day following their election and continuing until they have been returned to their respective ports each committee mem­ ber shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay but in no event shall they be paid for less than ei^t (8) hours per day. (d) Strike Committee. 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless ap­ proved by a majority vote of the membership. 2. In the event a general strike has heen approved by the membership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike com­ mittee. This committee shaU be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Four Article Xi Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Others Saction I. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XHI, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those in­ dicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or se^ent of the Union, 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 shall be determined from time to time by the Executive ^ard subject to approval of the mem­ bership. Section 4. 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 the Executive Board shall be followed. Article XII Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section I. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a can­ didate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or 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. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as sea time. Union records, Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibility; and (b) He has heen a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least four (4) months of sea time, in an un­ licensed 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 sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates,'or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. (f) He has at least one (1) year of seatime aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels in a rated unlicensed capacity other than an entry rating. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Constitution, shall maintain full hook membership in good standing. Article XIII Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in per­ son, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (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. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shaU notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shaU be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which infficts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Grifiin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of member Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nodiinees. Where a nominee cannot truthfuUy execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed state­ ment of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July I5th and no later than August I5th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Com­ mittee upon the letter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall he elected at the regu­ lar meeting in August of the election year, at the port where headquarters is located. It shall consist of six full book mem­ bers in attendance at the meeting, with two members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Depart­ ments. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the committee shall suspend until the President or Excutive Vice President, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is lo­ cated in order to elect a replacement. The Committe's results shaU be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After, its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has sub­ mitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "dis­ qualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Conunittee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of creden­ tials. All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the ad­ dresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such dis­ qualification by air mail, special deliveiy, registered, to the mailing address designed pursuant to Section Kb) of this Arti­ cle. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the committee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the commit­ tee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in his Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the quali­ fications of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively pre­ sume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and in­ structive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category. The listing of the ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall he so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direcion of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the pre­ ceding paragraph and shall be numbered consecutively, com­ mencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the baUots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate rec­ oras ords 01 of tne the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count ..... the baUots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt acknowledging the correctness of me amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any descrepancy. Discrepancies shaU be �Mar 12, 1967 corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall he forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall he kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the elction. This file shall at all times he available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at port offices, and shall he secret. No signatures of any voter, or other distinguish­ ing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or members, as appropriate, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) Only full book members may vote. However, immediately prior thereto they must present their books to the Polls Com­ mittee of the port in which they are voting. The voter's book number shall be placed upon the roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate) in the space opposite the proper ballot numher, and' the the member shall sign his name, the portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then he re­ moved, placed near the roster sheet, and the member shall pro­ ceed to the voting site with the ballot. An appropriate notation of the date and of the fact of voting shall be placed in the member's Union book. (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the establish­ ment of a booth or other voting site where each member may vote in privacy. (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) 'Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recog­ nized in the city in which the port affected is located. If No­ vember 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recog­ nized in a port in the city in which that port is located, the bal­ loting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all ports shall commence at 9:00 A.M., and continue until 5:00 P.M. except that, on Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 A.M. and continue until 12 noon. Section 4. Poll* Committees. (a) Each port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an elected or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and not­ withstanding the provisions of Article XXIII, Section 2, or any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall con­ stitute a quorum for each port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice there­ of required. It shall he the obligation of each member wish­ ing to serve on a Polls Committee, or to observe the election threof, 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 that the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to the SecretaryTreasurer. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all un­ used ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare the serial number and amounts of ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascer­ tain whether the unused ballots, both 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 the Polls Committee finding such discrepancies, 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 comments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meet­ ing. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forth­ with. The results of such investigation shall be reported 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. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Con­ stitution, the Executive Board shall not make any determina­ tion in these matters. (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding paragraph with regard to dis­ crepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. (d) The Polls Committee shall permit full book members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the word "voted" and the date, issue ballots to'voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, 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 affecting all the balloting in any port, the following procedure shall be observed: At the end nd of each" day's ' voting, the Polk Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he ob­ serves proper decorum, sball open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Commit­ tee 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 envelopes, and shall certify, on the enve­ lope 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 enve­ lopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Com­ SEAFARERS LOG mittee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of the Executive Board official envelopes may he prepared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording embodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Commitee 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 the Ex­ ecutive Board, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or registered mail, by the said Polls Com­ mittee, to the depository named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committes shall not he discharged 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 locked and sealed before 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 seal­ ing the envelope .securely. In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall deliver 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 received, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid material, 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 the Secretary-Treasurer, by certified or registered mail or delivered in person. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without com­ pensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving or provide meals in lieu o£ cash. Section 5. Ballet Collection, Taliying Procedure, Protests, and Special Votes. (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or mail to headquarters (by certified 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 not used are enclosed therewith, 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 headquarters all stubs collected dur­ ing the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the committee, that kll the stubs collected by the committee are enclosed therewith subject to the right of each member of the committee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The said Polk Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or de­ livery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and 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 " j(a: (unused the material specifically set forth in Section 5(a) 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 XIII shdl be deemed made according to the best knowledge, and belief of those required to make such certification. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, and Detroit. "The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Ex­ ecutive Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the aforesaid ports on the first business day of the last week of said month. No Officer, Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as pro­ vided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties here­ inbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying 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 de­ tailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall be permitted access to the election records and files of all ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discre­ pancies 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 ot the ballots, with pertinent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protests in­ valid, 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 practical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Aiticle and the designation of the voting site of the port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in Supplement—Page Five accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, not­ withstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may he made only in writing and must be received by the Un'on Tallying 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 dis­ position of the said protest. The committee shall take all rea­ sonable 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. (d) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to the port in which headquarters is located, as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at that port prior to the first business day after December 31 of the election year. Each member of the committee not elected from the port in which headquarters is located shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occa­ sioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. All members of the committee shall also be paid at the prevailiing 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. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Con­ stitution, adopt its own procedures. Decision 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 attend­ ance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediately after the termination of balloting aiid to insure their safe custody during the course of the commit­ tee's proceedings. The proceedings of this committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents there­ from, 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 Committee be delayed beyond the January I5th immediately subsequent to the close of voting. The Union Tallying Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch of its reports as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to Section 5(g) of this Article, the com­ mittee shall be reconstituted except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up in suffi­ cient copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies shall be sent by the committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting sched­ uled 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 pro­ ceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meet­ ing. Whichever meeting 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 in Section 5(c) of this Article and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance 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 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 Meeting, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more members 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 Section 5(f) must take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election Report Meeting, at each port where the discrepancies SO acted upon took place. Subject to the foregoing, and to the limits of the vote set by the membership, as aforesaid, the Port Agents in each such port shall have the functions of the Tally­ ing Committee as set forth in Section 5(c), insofar as that Section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secre­ tary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usiml balloting material immediately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such special vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results of com­ municate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The balots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means prac­ ticable, but, in any case, so as to reach the Secretary-Treasurer in time to enable him to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certification, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report containing 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 clos­ ing report. The form of the latter'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 sMl 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 numercial resulu set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tallying Committees closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modi­ fication. , If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report thereon by the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of and deemed accepted and final, by majority vote of the mem­ bership at the regular meeting following the Election Report Meeting. If such recheck and recount is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceed­ ings correspondingly. Section 6. InstaUation into office and the Job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Pattolman. .iT«c �I' i. Supplement—^Page Six (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 he elected for a 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 the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meet­ ing, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meet­ ing the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided 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 1. This shall not apply where the successful candi­ date 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 the event of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 2, as to 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. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XIV Other Elections Section 1. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day fol owing the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall consti­ tute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel 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 committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. The same, disquali­ fications 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 decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Section 3. Delegates. f: As soon as the President is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, he shall commu­ nicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to generally applicable rules for the elec­ tion of delegates for those delegates that may be required in addition to those provided for in Article X, Section 13. These facts and recommendations shall be annoifltced 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 full book mem­ ber 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 hereunder may include provisions for auto­ matic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the num­ ber of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be elected. Article XV Trials and Appeals Section I. 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 writing 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 offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the l^rt 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 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 automatically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial sh^l he postponed until the morning foUowing the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee wiU then he elected. He shaD also he handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall immedi< ately cause to he sent to him, by registered mail addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and hook 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 wiU be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shaU vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG notice thereof shall he given to the accused, who shall he 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 evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testi­ mony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does 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 of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications 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 commis­ sion, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall 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 punishment and/or other Uniofc action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. 'Oiese findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall he in writing, as shall he any dissent. The committee shall forward its find­ ings 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 person 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 safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and 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 documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Com­ mittee, cause the findings and recommendations to he presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 7. 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 dis­ cussed. The meeting shaU then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: Ca) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transportation and subsist­ ence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punish­ ment so decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or who is under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all avail­ able documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any written statement or argument sub­ mitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall he in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will he allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and si^ed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recom­ mendations, the commiiice shall be governed by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own findings as to the weight of evidence. (h) In no event shaU increased punishment be recommended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Com­ mittee finds-^(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (h) that the accused 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 accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dismissed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punish­ ment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall 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. Headquarters 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 dissent therein. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shaU stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided 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. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall he binding on all members of the Union. Section 18. It shall he 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. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defense, but he may thereafter plead guilty and waive any or all of the other 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 postponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVI Offenses and Penalties Section 1. Upon proof the commission of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (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. Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommeded, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privi­ leges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property 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) Willful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or other­ wise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job, of gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of trust. The President may, during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office or job, with or without pay, and designate his temporary re­ placement. (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of bal­ lots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or mis­ conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; (j) Willful refusal to submit veidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within the time limit set therefor either by the Constitution or by action taken in accordance with the Constitution. Sactlon 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, members shall he penalized up to and including a suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for two(2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union properly of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifications re-*' quired therefor; (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article; (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00; �May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Willful failure to submit Union book to Union repre­ sentatives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dis­ charging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penal­ ized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution subject to the provisions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Section 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Articte XVII Publications This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ papers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive Board. Article XVIII Bonds Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of the Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures Section 1. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such expenditures and expenses as are normally encompassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Section 2. The provisions of Section I shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Article XX Income Section 1. The income of this Union shall include dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person affiliated with the Union who makes such payments to demand such receipt. shall be deemed to be a majority of those composing the ap­ plicable segment of the Union. Article XXIII Meetings Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major ports at the following times: During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday —at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans; and on Wednesday—at Mobile. All regular membership meet­ ings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the authorities of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall not be deemed busi­ ness days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special meeting may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of sucfi meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meet­ ing of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. The contents of this Section 2 are subject to the provisions of Article XIII, Section 4(a). Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all reg­ ular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. Article XXIV Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more than 30 days, provided that this does not result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the func­ tions of any office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to appeal in accordance with the pro­ visions of Article XV of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Sec­ tion, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within which a vote must be taken Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments in accordance with the Constitution and the custom and usage by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied of the Union in the indicated priority. successively to the monetary obligations owed the Union com­ Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not con­ mencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from cerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote shall be calculated accordingly. of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of the Article XXI Port, regular or special. Other Types of Union Affiliation Section 5. The term, "membership action", or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority the membership." vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the holder capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the mem­ thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto bership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applic­ or job. ability or non-applicability of all or any part of the Consti­ Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean tution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of the that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) officials and other elected job-holders are required to asume the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone office. The first election year hereunder shall be deemed to be not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to 1960. that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. 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 Article XXII one adopted by the Union in 1939, as amended up through Quorums August, 1956. Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically pro­ Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean vided, the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not full book members. in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspen­ sion or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term, "member," be fifty (50) members. shall mean a member in good standing. Section 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the context decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership book," and segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. shall be a majority of those voting, and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum requirements are met. ' Section 11. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union Soction 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the re­ membership which can be attained only by those members who quirements for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, provided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Supplement—Page Seven have first acquired the highest seniority rating set forth in the standard collective bargaining agreement. Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. Article XXV Amendments This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitu­ tion in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be for­ warded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Con­ stitutional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all propose°d 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 tbe membership by the President. 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 secret ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) through Section 5, ex­ cept that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Head­ quarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of tbe 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 immediately upon noti­ fication by the Hearquarters Tallying Committee to the Presi­ dent that the amendment has been so approved, unless other­ wise specified in the amendment. The President shall immedi­ ately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained in Constitution of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America — At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Consti­ tution, including secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. II No member may be automaticaly suspended from member­ ship except for non-payment of dues, and all members sball be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reas­ onable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constitution. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constitution and any amendments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America —Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the member­ ship in a secret referendum conducted for that purpose. In any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amend­ ments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. VII The Seafarers International Union of North America—^At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. VIII This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting procedures, below the amount of its indebtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Allan- �•.! r-i tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX I •I 1 i. •if May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—^Paf^ Eight So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers, International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duty of assisting this Union and its mem­ bership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. XII So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebted­ ness of any sort is owed by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired -without the written approval of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. XI The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in ac­ cordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Sea­ farers Internationa! Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, dis­ affiliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters. XIII This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. EFERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. • The right to vote. o The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be bound 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 by 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 principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. ): . 'r 17 �Mar 12, 1967 Page Seyenteen SEAFARERS LOG AFL-CIO Backs Administration Bill Protection Under U.S. Labor Laws Urged for American Farm Workers PJUR DOLLAR'S WORT Seafarer's Guide to Better Buy in State Laws Aid Credit Deception by Sidney Margolius Hundreds of thousands of working families are gouged each year WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO and the Admistration joined in supporting legislation to give by sellers who take advantage of various state credit laws which are farm workers the right to organize and bargain with their employers—in the same manner as other not merely ineffective in protecting consumers, but actually make possi­ ble the many deceptions that take place nowadays. workers. These laws were written for a time when relatively few people used Farm workers, excluded from ^ — consumer credit, and what regulations were developed, usually favored the National Labor Relations Yet this is what has been done, table "was most influential in ex­ the seller, as Persia Campbell, former New York State Consumer Act, face "firings, blacklists, yel­ he declared. cluding farm workers from the Counsel, has pointed out. When credit was little used by working "The men, women and children legal protections that were being families, laws which took for granted the seller's right to repossess, to low-dog contracts, even arrest on trumped-up charges" when they who work for wages on American won by other workers." hold the debtor liable for any deficiency, and to garnishee his wages, try to organize, AFL-CIO Presi­ farms have been excluded from If there still are any such farms, did not create as much havoc as they do now. dent George Meany told a House the whole range of social reforms Meany said, they wouldn't be af­ But high-pressure sellers and lenders have learned how to use these achieved in this country over two fected by the legislation anyway laws to conduct some of the most heartless money raids on moderateLabor subcommittee. under NLRB standards. The facts income families that you'd ever care to hear about. Meany stressed that the bitter generations." are, he added, "half of all the farm worker strikes of the past No Coverage These tools of exploitation, written into the law in various states, farms in the United States employ are: year have been primarily "for the He pointed out that farm work­ no farm labor at all. A mere 2.7 fundamental right to bargain col­ ers "suffer more than any group • The "cognovit" or "confession of judgment" installment contract per cent pay half the farm wages; lectively." from recurring unemployment," and six per cent of the farms ac­ in some states by which a buyer signs away his rights to any court de­ fense or even court notice. No other group of workers in but are eligible for jobless bene­ • Harsh garnishment laws which creditors can use to coerce delin­ interstate commerce has had to fits only in Hawaii and Puerto count for 76 per cent of the wage bill." quent and even deceived buyers into unfair payments for fear of losing strike for that right since 1935, he Rico. They work in one of "the And the "benevolent farm- their jobs if their wages are attached. said, and "simple justice" calls for most hazardous occupations," but owner" of yesteryear has been re­ • Wage-assignment clauses giving the creditor the right to go to a its extension to farm workers. are not covered by workmen's placed as an employer by large Labor Secretary W. Willard compensation in most states. Their corporate factory farms, many of debtor's employer to collect, if he falls behind in payments, without Wirtz testified that the nation has wages are "the lowest of any them controlled by powerful first getting a court judgment. • Fantastic repossession laws which can compel a buyer to keep on "paid a high price" for excluding eroup," but fewer than 30 per banks. paying even after his purchase has been seized. farm labor from collective bar­ cent are included under the wageThe small farmer, Meany • "Add-on" installment contracts in most states which make previ­ hour law and their wage floor will stressed, "is threatened, not by gaining laws. ous purchases security for new purchases even though the earlier pur­ "It has meant the consignment be 30 cents an hour lower than higher wages and better condi­ chases have been paid for. of millions of people to poverty," that of non-farm workers. They tions for farm labor, but by the • Blank contracts, which the buyer signs and the seller fills in Wirtz charged. He called on Con­ are largely outside the scope of perpetuation of low wages and later, even used sometimes in states where they are illegal on the sales­ social security, even though "they gress to take the "proud step" of miserable conditions." man's pretext that the bookkeeper is not on hand to fill out the contract. have no other means to provide giving the right of union repre­ Meany noted* that "the AFLNot all states permit all these devices for entrapping buyers. But against old age." sentation through NLRB proce­ CIO has supported every major every state permits some. The result, for many installment buyers, is All these abuses, Meany de­ dures to "those who need it most." bill designed to help farmers— that they pay excessive prices for purchases. For some, the result is clared, "cry out for correction." even when its opponents argued Meany and Wirtz endorsed leg­ financial ruin. islation by Representative James But "not only are farm workers that farm subsidies were against In just one medium-size city like Akron, the Better Business Bureau G. O'Hara (D-Mich.) which would denied the help of all the other our interests because they raised there reports, a handful of high-pressure credit stores and auto dealers make the Taft-Hartley Act ap­ laws enacted to benefit workers; prices. We supported these farm advertising "no money down," "had credit problems?" and similar ap­ plicable to agriculture and au­ they are even denied the effective bills because we have never looked peals, "drive several thousands of people deeper into debt, some into thorize the same form of pre-hire right to help themselves" through for bargains at the expense of bankruptcy, and cause hundreds to be discharged." some other group, or against the agreements presently permitted in collective bargaining. In Washington, D. C., the Federal Trade Commission charged the He urged Congress to look at national interest." the construction industry. New York Jewelry Company, a credit store, with selling low-income the agricultural industry "the way Meany told the subcommittee, it is today, not the way it was buyers merchandise on purported "easy credit terms" at prices "that headed by Representative Frank yesterday." greatly exceed" those charged for similar merchandise by other re­ Thompson, Jr. (D-N.J.), that it is tailers; for example, charging $59.50 for transistor radios which cost Pretty Picture "just as un-American" to discrimi­ the company $3.45. He suggested that the "pretty nate against workers because of The FTC also complained that a D. C. furniture store which adver­ their occupation as it is to dis­ picture" of the family farmer with tised "no money down and payments of only $2 a week," got customers a hired hand who ate at the family criminate because of race. to sign blank contracts and later filled in prices and terms greater than BOSTON — Charges by the those the customer had agreed to. SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fisher­ This store also got customers to sign contracts on the pretext that men's Union, accusing Canadians these were receipts. This trick often also is used by canvassers who of "dumping" fish on the U.S. call at home and factories. There seems no way to stop it under the market at prices lower than the present laws in most states. It's usually the seller's word against the going rate in Canada, resulted in customer's. Another version of the "receipt" which turns out to be a contract prompt action after being filed by the Union President, Capt. James is the purported "delivery slip." We have warned about this before. In The Lake Carrier's Association has again petitioned the Inter­ Ackert with the office of Senator a recently-reported example, a salesman sold a ten-inch painted plaster state Commerce Commission to prevent water carriage of coal on Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.). statue of a saint to a low-income worker in Brooklyn, telling him to the Great Lakes from being undercut ,by the railroads. The U.S. National Fisheries In­ pay nothing down, just to sign a "delivery slip." But the slip obligated James A. Hirshfield, presi­ stitute announced it was putting the buyer to pay $69. a The devices which give high-pressure credit sellers the greatest dent of the Association, said port and Sunnyfield rates will di­ additional funds into promoting "The program to drive lake vert at least two million tons of this country's fish industry. At the leverage for deception, are wage assignments and garnishees, and re­ cargo coal off the lakes is now in coal which heretofore have eff- same time, the U.S. Bureau of possession laws which allow creditors to get a deficiency judgment in Commercial Fisheries said it was addition to repossessing. ciently moved rail-lake." full swing." ^ About three-fourths of the states permit installment contracts to The Association president said stepping up its marketing program This latest move in the Associa­ tion's fight for survival against his group had no quarrel with the to assist the embattled American include a wage assignment clause. When you sign such a contract you have voluntarily authorized your employer to turn over part of your preferential all-rail rates for coal B«&0's right to set competitive industry. pay to your creditor if you default. Denying the "dumping" allega­ rates with other railroads but shipment involves the movement Almost all states permit garnishment. In contrast to a wage assign­ tions, the Canadians in turn sent stressed that "in the public in­ of 2 million tons of it over 360 ment, a garnishee is involuntary. It is a court order directing an em­ delegations to Europe and behind terest the B&O should make com­ miles of rail from southern Ohio ployer to turn over a part of your pay to a creditor. The amount that the Iron Curtain in a new effort to parable rate reductions to its own to Essexvllle, Mich. The Chesa­ can be taken varies in different states. vessel-loading facilities at Lorain sell fish overseas. peake & Ohio and the Baltimore In states that permit cognovit or confession of judgment contracts The Atlantic Fishermen's Un­ and Toledo, Ohio." & Ohio railroads have filed a rate In its petition to the ICC to ion charged that the Canadians in addition to garnishees and deficiency judgments, installment buyers with the ICC of $2.65 a ton for the through service. The shipping suspend the all-rail rate, the as­ were shipping their fish into the are especially subject to exploitation. The "free and easy" use of group complains that this is in sociation said the railroad could U.S. in huge quantities in an effort cognovit notes is a main reason for the over 17,000 bankruptcies a sharp contrast to the proportion­ meet competition more effective­ to unload at cheaper prices stock­ year in Ohio, legal experts and the Better Business Bureau there have ately higher rate of $2.18 a ton ly with co-ordinated rail-lake serv­ piles resulting from an overpro­ indicated. In Rhode Island, creditors can attach pay on an original writ of attachment, resulting in many bankruptcies, and especially charged by the B & O for a ice that would be better for the duction last year in Canada. among families who borrowed from small-loan companies to pay receiver and more profitable for Ackert said fresh fish caught by 114-mile haul from Freeport, hospital and medical bills, Anthony Susi, Legal Aid Society Counsel, U.S. fishermen is once again sell­ B&O than its joint rate with the Ohio, to the Lake Erie port of reports. ing very well. There's been some C&O. Lorain, Ohio. Schur found many arithmetic and other errors in the contracts; even Refusal by the railroads to post lag in frozen fish sales, but Ackert "The proposed rate is designed to finish the job which started rates from mines to ports which said it was hoped that the new pro­ tell-tale signs such as the use of different-color inks, sometimes pencil, with publication of a similar rate are equitable with those from motional campaigns would help to sometimes instances of contracts signed in blank. These are clues that later entries or alterations may have been made. But no debtors ap­ from Sunnyhill, Ohio, by the New mines to destination is a "clear rectify the situation. The demand for fresh fish in pealed the judgments; obviously because of the legal expense. In con­ York Central on Aug. 26, 1966," indication of their intentions to restaurants, hotels and other pub­ trast, the creditors' attorneys worked cheaply on a assembly-line basis, Hirshfield said, adding that "if the eliminate the movement of coal lic places is still as strong as with even rubber stamps sometimes used for attorney signatures, Schur Freeport rate becomes effective, via existing rail-lake routes," the reports. (Continued In A Future Issue) ever, it was also noted. the combined impact of the Free- Lake Carriers contended. SiU Fishermen Blast Canadian Fish ^Dumping' Great Lakes Carriers Blast Railroad Rate Cuttlna on Coal �Page EightMB May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Only 1 in 145 Able to Work if Refrained The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area US Gov't Study Explodes Myth That Welfare Rolls Harbor Fakers Republican Governor Harold LeVander of Minnesota addressed the 22nd Mississippi Valley World Trade Conference in New Or­ WASHINGTON—recent government study has exploded the myth that large numbers of leans last month. He stressed the importance of increasing world able-bodied men and women are on the welfare rolls enjoying a free ride at the taxpayers' expense trade and discussed the growing -fwhen they could be working. need for more food to feed the is looking for the first Steward's The study completely de- ^ The big majority are the elder­ with the issue of whether it is world's starving masses. He also job to come along. Joe ships in stroys the charges which Amer­ desirable to take mothers away pointed out that the new emerging various Steward ratings and makes ican right-wing conservative ly, disabled and children. from small children. A. C^lifano, Jr., a spe­ countries will be increasingly anx­ his home in Baltimore. groups have been making for cialJoseph "Perhaps most important," he assistant to President Johnson, ious to become high-level eco­ years in their repeated attacks on disclosed these findings in a speech said, "we must determine whether Houston nomic consumers and that the in­ During the last two weeks ship­ U.S. social welfare programs and to a journalism honor fraternity. past mistakes put almost 1 million dustrial nations will have to serv­ the nation's poor, whom these The purpose of the study, he mothers and 3.5 million children ice their needs until they develop ping has picked up nicely and programs are designed to aid. many old timers are passing said, was "to answer a very simple on welfare—and correct these their own industries. The study shows these often- question: through and shipping out. Among How many persons ca­ mistakes." LeVander emphasized his sup­ them are J. R Roberts, W. G. repeated right wing charges to be With the problems defined, pable of working are on Welfare?" port for the proposition that the McCHnton, Joe Lewis, A. F. what they really are—a total dis­ Califano added, alternative means Some, he noted, have claimed regard for the needs of the poor, "many millions." But the analysis of overcoming increasing amount of cargo gen­ Knauff and A. G. Alexander. them must be de­ the sick, the helpless—and vicious erated by this demand should be veloped and evaluated so that the actually showed that of the 7.3 Six ships paid off and signed attacks on the poor simply be­ million welfare beneficiaries: carried on American vessels. He President can choose the solution on during the period. They were: cause they are poor. also expressed the view that the which will bring the greatest bene­ the Kent, The Cabins, Spitfire, • "2.1 million, mostly women, American Merchant Marine is in The fact is that only 50,000 of are 65 or over, with a median fits in relation to costs. Aldina, Choctaw and Marore. dire need of expansion and should the 7.3 million persons receiving In developing a "total ap­ Just recently paid off the Trans- federal welfare benefits — about aje of 72. be fully supported to obtain this proach" to the nation's problems, • "700,000 are either blind or orleans, John Moore is taking a one out of 145—are able to work objective. Califano said, "we cannot content so severely handicapped that their A new sub-zone of the New brief rest before signing up for or capable of being trained for work potential, if any, is extreme­ ourselves with putting new legis­ work. Orleans Foreign Trade Zone has his next trip. lation on the books. We must ly limited. been designated at Taft, La., 25 • "3.5 million are children constantly ask what we are trying miles upriver from New Orleans. whose parents cannot support to do and whether we are doing Located on a 79-acre site, it will it well enough." them. be known as Sub-Zone 2A. Con­ The test of government, Cali­ • "The remaining 1 million siderable industry is already lo­ are the parents of those children: fano suggested, "is its capacity cated in the area and more is about 900,000 mothers and 150,- to respond to the needs of the expected to follow the designa­ people it serves." 000 fathers. tion announcement. New Orleans 'Two-thirds of the 150,000 was the second Foreign Trade Any physician wdio really thinks that anyone in the United fathers on welfare are incapaci­ Zone to be established after an States can get good medical care was challenged by AFL-CIO tated. Only some 50,000 are ca­ act of Congress provided for such Social Security Director Bert Seidman to put himself into the pable of being given job skills zones in 1934. shoes of the less affluent the next time he becomes ill. and training that will make them selfsufficient." New (Means "You might try going down to your nearest hospital out­ patient clinic and evaluate for yourself the kind of care you James (Bat) Noonan is once First Step will rwive" Seidman told the State Officers Conference of the again eyeing the shipping board Califano cited the analysis as American Academy of ^General Practice. after spending a couple of months the first step in a four-stage proce­ on the beach. Bat, a native of The SlU-contracted Seatrain dure in identifying problems and "Hard benches, long waits, almost incredible indifference charNew Orleans, has been shipping Line is now employing a new developing solutions. aiterize the charity medicine you will find there. Any sense of from this port for many years. The study, he said, raises the scientific method of detecting ship continuity or management of the patient's problem is totally His last ship was the Del Mar. problem of how to reach and deterioration by use of an ultra­ lacking in the great majwity of our hospital out-patient clinics." He hopes for a South American motivate this small group of 50,- sonic keel inspecting system. Seidman emphasized points of mutual interest "which, if we run, preferably on the Del Mar Ultrasonics involves the use of 000 employable fathers to make both recognize them, can lead to better Understanding and better again. Seafarer Sam Crosby, who very high frequency sound waves, them self-sufficient. It also raises cot^ration." But he also said he felt that the medical profeslast sailed aboard the Kysita, and the equipment being used was the question of whether special siMi's dignity "has scarcely been enhanced" by the "uncritical" has sailed as AB from Gulf ports developed by the H. M. Tiederchild-care centers and training use of slogans such as "free choice of doctor," "the sanctity of for a couple of years. Sam wants man Co. of New Orleans. programs would help mothers the doctor-patient relationship" and "socialized medicine." Through the use of diving en­ a trip to Viet Nam. move off the welfare rolls, along "We consumers are increasing recognizing the empty mean­ gineers who are experts in the use Two Delta Line steadies busy ing and even the deceptiveness of these idogans," he said. of this unique testing equipment, comparing notes about their last the Tiederman C^. measures the Seidman cited the recent action of the Montgomery County trip were John Pennino and Mike thickness of the flat keel of a ship (Md.) Medical Society, in the Washington, D.C., suburban area, LIuzza. Both were recently on to see if any deterioration has oc­ in denying membership to any doctor who received less than the Dei Snd and were waiting for curred and thus determines if re­ half his inccMne from fees for service. This action, he raid, denies her to crew up again after coming pairs are needed. both membership and hospital privileges to Group Health Asso­ out of the yard. John and Mike One of the first ships to undergo ciation physicians practicing in the county. sail in the Steward Dept. the new ultrasonic keel testing was "In other words," raid Seidman, "the consumer who freely Florida has won out over rival the Seatrain New York, while she Quartermaster William Man'enchooses to join a pr^ayment plan or a group of doctors who states in New England as the site was docked at Seatrain's Isla boff, last aboard the Del Mar, is freely choose to participate in such a plan are ostracized by the for a proposed multi-million dol­ Grande pier in Puerto Rico. vacationing for a while but says medical society on other than professional grounds. Is this 'free lar oceanographic laboratory to "It's like a doctor using a steth­ that if something looks good on choice,' or does it simply mean 'you do it our way or not at alir " be built by the Environmental oscope on a patient," said Henry the Del Sud he may be tempted Sciences and Services Administra­ Tiederman, of thte sounding device. He expressed concern over the "apparent increase in the to leave the easy life. Old timer tion on Virginia Key in the Miami "We make underwater observa­ marketplace orientation" of many physicians, charging flatly that Phil (Pappy) O'Connor still looks area. "too many doctm-s are cutting too many professional comers in tions by means of charts to see pretty spry. Many seafarers re­ The ESSA has selected an eight- what damage, if any, has been Ae interests of volume operation." The result, he raid, is that member Pappy from his days acre tract on the key after study­ done to the ship's keel." "the care they give their patients is suffering and sooner or later ing 115 sites along the Atlantic aboard the old Alcoa passenger the patients find it out." The H. M. Tiederman Ck>. first coast. The laboratory will have ships on which he sailed as Chief urad their ultrasonic equipment in "Is there really a professional reason for qpposing a system about 500 employees and an ex­ Steward. 1963 to check deterioration of off­ of prepayment by ^ich the cmisumer pays the doctor so much pected $3-million annual payroll. shore towers located near Argus money per month to keep him well in lieu of a fee-for-service MobOe The announcement was a dis­ Island in the Bahamas. payment when he becmnes sick?" he asked. Shipping has been slow here appointment to New Englanders While working on the towers the last couple of weeks and we who had hoped the lab would be The challenge f^ing organized labor in future bargaining on they were asked to check the hull have no ships laid up. built somewhere in the Maine, health benefits, Seidman raid, is "to broaden our concern so of a ship that was believed to be Rhode Island, Massachusetts area. that we have assurance that we are getting the right medical care W. A. WaDacc is watching the damaged. Their equipment worked Estimates of the cost of the and the best possible medical care and are receiving it as efficient­ board for any Deck Dept. job. His so well in examining the ship that new lab, which will match the ly as feasible." last trip was a -month voyage West Coast's oceanographic lab it was decided to offer such a test­ "For this security, we LMA to thie medical profession," he said, to India on the Battle Creek. Also at Seattle, have been as high as ing service to other shipowners. "That is why I think you will find that more and more of out looking for a berth in the Deck $20-million. Explaining further how his com­ unions will be asking you for assurance that you have adopted ' Dept. is Jfrfm W. Logan. John, Among the reasons cited for pany's equipment works, Tieder­ procedures to enforce your own professional standards. who makes his home in Mobile picking the Miami site were: a man raid; "A lot of rust and scale favorable climate in the area, good builds up under the keel of these "We know that when you aa physicians can do the best you with his wife and children. Was communicatitms and transporta­ ships and our equipment emits a are enable of and we as consumers are able to pay for it, the last on the Mcpllceilo Victory fot tion facilities. American people will at last be assured of the high medical caro signal that enables us to determine a coastal run. they need and deserve." The lab will conduct research the exact spot in need of rq)airs After a trip to Viet Nam on in geophysics, ocranografdiics, and even the extent of the dam­ the Seatrafn Georgia, Joe Dntko and sea-air interaction. age." AFl-^ ttyes Ihetws S^ipart Quality Care for Natiea's Poor Seatrain Uses Sound Waves To Inspect Keek FiwUa is Site For Now Oroan Statiy Coator �Mmr 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOC Page Nineteen Engineer Killed in Aiorgareff Brown Explosion Quick Work by Seafarer Dave Tuck Saves Ship from 'Blowing Sky-High' SAIGON—Credited with saving not only one ship but perhaps other nearby vessels and a Viet Nam pier loaded with vital military supplies as well, Seafarer Dave Tuck and three other seamen rushed into the steaming engine room of the Margarett Brown recently to prevent further damage following the explosion of one As swift as their action was, by Roy Boyett and E. Keelson, of the freighter's boilers. the men were too late to save Chief and First Engineers of the Dave Tuck, the Fireman, was First Engineer Charles Sandino Hoosier State which was moored in the mess hall when the blast who was killed instantly by the alongside the Margarett Brown at rocked the vessel and was right impact. However, SIU member the Qui Nhon pier 100 miles north on the heels of Chief Engineer Ed Dunsmoor, 68, the oiler on of Saigon. Ambrose White as the two scram­ watch at the time of the explosion, The potential danger to the bled through an escape hatch into was carried to safety stunned and nearby ships and the U.S. mili­ Erik R. Johansen (left) looks over a bound volume of the old Coast the smoke and fumes to shut off in a state of shock. tary supplies they were unloading Seaman's Journal from SIU library while at headquarters renewing the fuel pump and turbine gen­ Tuck and White were joined was evident in a statement made old acquaintances. With him is SIU Representative Johnny Yarmola. erator before a second boiler almost immediately in the feverish by the Margarett Brown's skipper, could blow. task of securing the engine room Harold Small. "There was enough steam down there to blow up the whole engine room if the oil had kept pumping," Small said. "An­ other five minutes and the whole ship would have blown." Erik R. Johansen, 72, one of the men who was instrumental in Commander Frank Oliver, U.S. the founding of the SIU, retired last March after a lifetime of The SIU's Great Lakes District is launching a full-scale campaign Coast Guard marine inspection service to the American labor movement. At the time of his to organize unlicensed seamen of the Pickands Mather and Com­ head of the area, had high praise retirement he was the SUP Port for the prompt and selfless action pany steamship fleet during the 1967 shipping season. year was 1911 when Johansen by the four men, saying: "The Agent in Honolulu. The Company is the only «>instant response and bravery of Johansen was one of the SUP first sailed with the Norwegian completely non-union Ameri­ operates four additional vessels the men from another ship as group that founded the SIU, and merchant fleet. can steamship operation on the through a Canadian subsidiary, well as the valor of the crew of was the SIU's first agent in Phil­ Though his first years at sea Great Lakes. Pickands Mather the Labrador Steamship Company, the Margarett Brown should not adelphia. That was in 1938, the were spent before the mast on sailing ships, Johansen began and employs approximately 350 sea­ Ltd., wjiich is under contract to be passed unnoticed." year the SIU was founded. ended his seagoing career as a men on its 15 American vessels, the SIU of Canada. "It made a sound like throw­ Johansen stopped by at the Fred Famen, secretary-treas­ ing bricks on a tin roof, with SIU's New York headquarters re­ deckhand. He served as Bosun which includes 14 bulk freighters and one self-unloader. It also urer of the SIU Great Lakes Dis­ marbles following," is the way cently to chat with President Paul during his last trip, aboard the trict and a vice president of the Tuck, a 39-year-old native of Hall and renew other old ac­ Matson Line's Mariposa. SIU, said discussions already are Baltimore, described the sound of quaintances. He joined the old International underway with the SIU of Canada the explosion which moved him Johansen, who worked together Seamen's Union in 1915, in Phila­ regarding the situation involving to risk his life. with pioneer maritime organizers delphia. He was an early active Pickands Mather steamship oper­ "Sandino and I had been com­ Andrew Furuseth and Harry member of the SUP and served ations on the American side of paring valentines from home that Lundeberg, was on his way from that union in every West Coast the Lakes. morning," Tuck said. "And now his West Coast home to Norway Port. Farnen said ihat a canvass of he was dead. I don't think he turn to his native Norway, for that P-M's American vessels, which knew what hit him. is where he first went to sea. The began sailing this season between LONDON—^The United States April 8 and April 15, reveals still ranks only ninth among the strong support for the Union nations of the world in the con­ among unlicensed crewmembers. struction of merchant vessels, says The Union expects to petition the The SIU Scholarship Col­ Lloyd's Register of Shipping in National Labor Relations Board lege Advisory Committee will its latest report. meet on May 17 to select the for an election on vessels of the winners of the five annual Figures for the quarter ended company in the near future. BOSTON—Two fishing vessels manned by SIU fishermen bare­ $6,000 scholarships for 1967. March 31 show a mere 490,946 The American fleet of Pickands Winners will be announced gross tons being built in the U.S. Mather had been operated until ly escaped sinking as their crews struggled desperately with the in the LOG. While this is some 72,000 tons 1966 as the Interlake Steamship churning seas and violent winds of a wild Northeast storm in the ^ The SIU Scholarship plan more than in the previous quarter, Company, which the partners of Atlantic last month. has been operated on an an­ it is dwarfed by the leading Japa­ P-M were instrumental in organ­ Listed as missing and just severe damage but all hands in nual basis for the past thirteen nese total of 3,811,046 tons and izing and which had been man­ about given up for lost by the good shape, was the SIU-Atlantic years and 68 awards have second-place Britain's 1,496,801 aged by P-M throughout its Coast Guard after an intensive Fishermen's Union contracted been given out since the pro­ tons. existence. two-day search, the 94-foot trawl­ Plymouth out of Glouster, Mass. gram began in 1953. Of Last year, Interlake was con­ er Deep Water was finally spotted The 102-foot trawler had run The over-all total reported by these, 44 have gone to the Lloyd's for the first quarter of solidated into P-M and, in its 1966 by a search plane 190 miles east into trouble 80 miles off Nan­ children of SIU members and 1967 set a new record with 1,922 Annual Report to Employees, of the entrance to Delaware Bay. tucket Island. Although he re­ Seafarers have received 24 of ships of 12,608,129 gross tons P-M reported that 1966 was "the Reached by the Coast Guard cut­ ported she was taking on water the college scholarships. best year for the consolidated ter Tamaroa, the crew of five and and the situation was "very seri­ building. That is 744,428 tons Winners of the SIU Schol­ companies since 1960." Capt. George Edwards were found ous," Capt. William Hallan said over the previous three months. arships are chosen by a group exhausted by their ordeal but in it was not critical. The balance of leading university educa­ good condition. The search for of the Plymouth's five-man crew tors and administrators on the Deep Water, under contract was made up of Engineer William the basis of high school rec­ to the SlU-affiliated New Bedford Schramm and Seafarers Richard ords and College Entrance Fishermen's Union, was started Silva, William Orion and Lavem Examination Board tests. when the vessel radioed she was Sherman. Members of the SIU Scholar­ taking on water and "in immediate A spokesman for the Plymouth's ship College Advisory Com­ danger." The message said the owner said the vessel lost power mittee^ include: Edna M. wheelhouse had also been smashed due to winds of up to 105 knots Newby, Assistant Dean, and the engines were malfunc­ which continued almost uninter­ Douglas College for Women tioning. rupted for 49 hours. He said the of Rutgers University; ElEdwards' father, John, was in intake pipe was broken, oil tanks wood C. Kastner, Dean of command of the Elizabeth N. an­ filled with salt water and the pump Registration, New York Uni­ other trawler caught at sea when was out of commission. Because versity; Bernard Ireland, Col­ the storm hit, but the crew was of this and additional damage to lege Entrance Examination able to make port without damage the pilot house and electronic Board; Charles E. O'Connell, or serious incident. equipment, the spokesman esti­ director of Admissions, Uni­ The elder Edwards described mated that it will be many months versity of Chicago; Rich­ the storm as being "as bad as any before the Plymouth is again sea­ ard Keefe, Director of Ad­ hurricane I've been throu^ but Crewmen of the lobster-dragger Deep Water, members of the SIUmissions, St. Louis University, it lasted a lot longer than a hurri­ worthy. affiliated New Bedford Fishermen's Union, were haggard and ex­ He had high praise for the crew and Dr. Charles Lyons, Dean cane blow. I've never seen the hausted but still able to smile after arriving in port under tow fol­ who "did a terrific job in saving I of Admissions, Howard Uni­ wind and sea so bad for such a lowing severe pounding by high seas and wind during northeast long time." The storm produced the vessel and their own lives" and versity, who replaced Dr. storm. Shown above are (l-r): Adolph Silins, owner, with crewman 40-mile winds and seas 10 to 15 added that the men will be ship­ F. D. Wilkinson of Howard, ping out on other boats until the who passed away last year. Alan Cournoyer; mate Lew Lowther: and Capt. George Edwards. feet high. Also safely back in port with Plymouth is repaired. Word HELP was painted by crew to attract attention during blow. S/ffCt Lakes Organizing Campaign UnJerway at PickanJs-Mather Co. Johansen, Retired SUP Veteran Croats Old Friends At SIU Haii Lloyds Registry Has America's fleet Still In Lowly Ninth Spot Wild Northeaster Mts SlU-Manned Fishing Boats—AH Retarn Safely SIU Scholarships To Be Awarded �Page Twenty Viet Nam Trip Made by Seafarer Armed With Camera and a Smile i^i ' TI- May 12, 1967 $iEAFARER$ L6G Although Viet Nam is a war-tom land. Seafarer Edmund Garbin went ashore the same way he has gone ashore in ports throughout the world—with a camera and a smile. Brother Garbin, who is 25 and has been sailing with the SIU for two years, has two consuming passions in life—marine engi; T"" , I ; n,.er;ne and and photography, nhotnm-anhv. He Las^ Vear. in Madras, India, Ed tures I wanted, but Aat nothing neering became an unwitting participant would come out." Ed shot off pursues both his vocation and in a battle between Western tech­ an entire roll. When the film was his avocation with relentless vigor. nology and Oriental mysticism. developed, every frame was com­ Ed's first impression of Viet "On this particular day," he re­ pletely blank! Before he began sailing with Nam was a noisy one. He hap­ lated, "I came across a man who pened to arrive in looked so bad off—he was just the SIU two years ago. Brother Qui Nhon during skin and bones—that I offered to Garbin was in the Navy. He the Chinese New buy him a meal." He continued: joined the Naval Reserve in order Year celebration, "I used the universal sign lan­ to launch his seagoing career. and long sti4ngs guage. After we finished eating, More than anything, he wanted to o f firecrackers he thanked me in perfect English. learn the marine electrician's were being set off. He was obviously an educated trade. He found he couldn't get an Next he noticed man, and I felt like a fool. He Electrician's rating in the reserves, how small the told me he was a member of one so after eight months he joined the of the oldest religious sects in regular navy, serving for four Garbin People were. Ed has a great southern India, dating back to years. He came out of the Navy fondness for children and, as this the Pallavan Dynasty. I asked if I with three engine room ratings: article's accompanying pictures could take some pictures of him. Electrician, Boiler Tender, and show, he relates to them quite He said I could take all the pic- Machinist's Mate. well. Brother Garbin makes friends with adults as well as children. During his second trip to Viet Nam he met a professional pho­ tographer named Kwon, when he took some film he had shot to Kwon's studio in Qui Nhon to be processed. Quon was fascinated with Ed's equipment, which is quite elaborate and of the best quality, and they soon were com­ paring notes. "He does great work," Ed says of Kwon's profes­ sional ability. Two years' older than Ed, Quon supports a wife and two children on about 30 dol­ lars a month. The two men found they had a lot in common, and still correspond. Many of the kids in Viet Nam will steal the shirt off your back The essence of today's Viet Nam was captured in this photo by if given the chance," he says Brother Garbin of Qui Nhon's main street. Army trucks are rum­ candidly. It's not that they're bling by on the right, carrying American soldiers to fight the Viet trained thieves," he reiterated, Cong in their mountain strongholds, plainly visible in the background. "but that there is a constant need Yet, life goes on, even in Qui Nhon. Coming toward the camera is for food; there's so little food, so a bicycle rickshaw; Brother Garbin rode in one. The buildings in little money." the left foreground are a Catholic convent and religious school. 'Ten per cent of the kids are trained hoodlums and will give you trouble," he said about the children of Viet Nam. "The steal­ ing and rolling are much worse than anything in New York." He related that many are expert watch snatchers. Their usual technique^ -as to dart out of a hiding place, rip a man's watch from his wrist, and disappear. Game Of Chance The Vietnamese children have devised many ingenious ways to somehow make ends meet. Ed ran across one boy who had be­ come a professional gambler, run­ ning a Vietnamese game of chance played with three dice faced with pictures and a board displaying Children in the picture above matching symbols. Not many play in front of the largest church people were playing, and the boy in Qui Nhon. On the main street, was buying soda and cigarettes— near the waterfront, the landmark which are often purchased one at serves as a bearing marker for a time by the impoverished Viet­ namese—for those that were. Ed seamen. Looming over the tran­ felt sorry for him, so he joined in quil church are the Viet Cong the game. Trying to lose delib­ infested mountains. From here erately, he won five dollars. He one can see and hear fightermanaged to lose it back, however, bombers pounding away at the and then some. enemy. The girl in the picture on the right is My. Sixteen, and Making friends and taking very shy, she wouldn't speak to pictures pre-occupy Ed wherever Ed for a long time. He finally he goes—and he has been in Okinawa, Korea, Formosa, Iran, broke the ice by giving her a sil­ Aden, Spanish Mc^-occo, East ver fish, a traditional Vietnamese Pakistan, and India, among other good luck charm, after which they had many conversations. places. A Vote of Thanks To the SIU ToTbeEeton Being a seaman most of my life, plus having a seaman for a father, I've seen the progress the Union has made in upgrading the life of the Seafarer and his family. When I started going to sea I was a fireman and oiler for $65, and then $72.50, a month. You were given one blue bed sheet per trip and a lumpy mat' tress. If you got to the night lunch before the roaches you were lucky. A 16-hour working day was a short day, and there was no overtime. Being ill now 1 have time to backtrack on life and realize just what the Union and Union officials have done for seamen. We all shoiild remember where it all came from—and support it as it does us. Being ill, it is easier knowing we are under our fine welfare plan. A vote of thanks to our great SIU. Theodore Mamllo . •— Daughter Thanks SIU For Help to Father To The Edfton I want to thank the SIU for everything it had done for my father during his final illness. All benefits were received promptly. The prompt atten­ tion in these matters is greatly appreciated. Thanking you, I remain Mrs. Muriel Chiaravaile Lh Town Pioneers Ocean Conservation ToTheEdit<MR Three years ago the Town of Hempstead, on Long Island, near New York Gity, became the first municipality in the na­ tion to establish its own Depart­ ment of Conservation and Wa­ terways. The imique action taken by the citizen^ of Hampstead, which is the largest township in the world, should be of interest to everyone who has grown to love the sea. To the local residents of the Atlantic coast town, their local , government's action meant that their 10,000 acres of wetlands— meadows, marshes, islands and waterways—would continue in marine-related use.; Tbwn residents knew that creation of the department would guarantee the continued protection of their priceless nat; oral resource. ^ Among the department's re­ sponsibilities are the encovuragement of the natural growth of native marine synd vrild life, the utnaintenanee and: ittanagement of thP wateiivays- and '^tlands for sirie and other recreation, protection against pol^ lutioo,'' iitiHiiatlon of; re-,, fearch eonsisicnl with sound conservation practices. The department is also re­ sponsible < for establishing local reguladom governing structures |iyeteityaysr dred^tiie^^^^ jheBfiriiing^ beahh > erosion controls and bulkheading; placement of channel mark­ ers, budys and ottm naviga­ tional aids, bay constable law enforcement aj^'assistance to boatmen; - - Legislation providing for fed­ eral involvement in the protec­ tion and development of the wetlands has been under discus­ sion in Washington for over a year. As originally proposed, the bills would have been injuri--ous to the best interests of local boaters, fishermen and all resi­ dents who have any interest in this resource. For this reason, Hempstead Town Presiding Supervisor Ralph G. Case appeared in Washington last summer before the House Subcommittee on Fish and Wildlife Conservation with a lengthy statement that in­ cluded the following: "We are pioneers in the voluntary dedi­ cation of land, worth millions, to conservation. We are midway in a conservation program that no municipality across the coun­ try can match." Caso went on to review the conservation program and the projects planned or completed: Establishment of a 760-acre wildlife refuge; a nearly com­ pleted 52-acre marine study area; a continuing channel re- LETTERS To The Editor construction program; construc­ tion of a marine basin to harbor a fleet of eight town boats for policing, rescue and research purposes; and a new adminis­ tration and laboratory building, fully equipped and profession­ ally str^ed to conduct water testing programs and biological studies. In addition, a compre­ hensive shellflsh cultivation pro-' gram and a law regulating the taking of shellfish have been put into operation. Plans for estab­ lishment of Long Island's first oceanography center for scien­ tific research and public edifica­ tion were recently announced. ; After the strong Caso state­ ment in Con^s, the proposed^ bills were revised. Some people might shrug their shoulders at the town's pioneer­ ing' efforts. But Hempstead resi- | dents recognize the program's lasting benefit and they sup­ port it Wayne It Hortpn ForMI Arbitratim Is Np Solutieif ; To The Editmrt . The nation's labor ex^i^ have been predicting for months that the greatest threat of new anti-strike legislation in 1967 would accompany the contract negotiations between the rail­ roads and six shop cr^t unions. The prediction is coming true; and it is the duty of every mem­ ber of an AFL-CIO union to i^t behind the against a federal compulsoiy arbitration: law. Resident Toltoson, after getTing'Congrssa. to delay a; rail-, road strike deadline twice; has sent to Capitol Hill his pro;posals for settling the dilute. His bill calls;forT90 of mediation, with a bo^d^f^^ ment terms on any issues that iCmain unfest^ved at the end •••'pf/thai.til«e.''. v:v Vy-; Qhibntz^ hsjbarga^ �Mmr 12, 1967 SEAFARERS FINAL DEPARTURES Norman Aysien, 48; A coro­ nary condition caused the death of Seafarer Ay­ sien, Jan. 29, at the New Orleans USPHS Hospital. A native of Lou­ isiana, he was a resident of La i 1 ! Porte, Texas. Ay­ sien joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans, and sailed with Coyle Lines. He is survived by his wife, Hester. Burial was in Grandview Memorial Park, La Porte, Texas. E. W. Henderson, 42: Brother Henderson died in Duval Med­ ical Center, Jack­ sonville, Fla., Nov. 12, 1966. A native of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Hender­ son was a resident of Baltimore and joined the SIU in that port. He sailed as a cook and baker. His last ship was the St. Christopher, on which he was a crew member at the time of death. Burial was in National Cemetery, Baltimore. 4> John Pedrosa, 70: E>eath claimed Brother Pedrosa, January ^ 26, in Union Me' morial Hospital, Baltimore. A member of the en­ gine department, he joined the un­ ion in the port of Baltimore in 1939. A native of Portugal, Sea­ farer Pedrosa lived in Baltimore. His last vessel was the Massmar. He is survived by his sister, Maria Carlota Lima Pedrosa of Lisbon, Portugal. Burial was in Pikesville, Md. Anthony Zaich, 62: Brother Zaich died from a coronary on October 4, 1966 in New Orleans. He was stricken on the deck of the Del Monte, on which he sailed as a mem­ ber of the deck department. Zaich was certi­ fied to ship as a bosun. He joined the SIU in New Orleans. Surviv­ ing is his brother, Chester, of Pittsburgh. Brother Zaich was buried in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Millvale, Pa. Patrick Lynch 74: A heart disease claimed the life of Sea­ farer Lynch in Baltimore on March 13. A na­ tive of Ireland, Lynch resided in Baltimore. He sailed in the En­ gine department as FOWT. He is survived by his sister, Nellie McClay of Glasgow, Scotland. His last ship was the Texmar. Brother Lynch was on SIU pension at the time of death. Burial was in Sacred Heart Ceme­ tery, Baltimore. August Steinmann, 84: Brother Steinmann died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Florida, on March 24. Born in Germany, he joined the SIU in New York and was a resident of Thmpa. He sailed as a machinist in the engine depart­ ment. At the time of death, he was on an SIU pension. He last shipped on the Nicholas. The body was cremated at the West Coast Crematory, St. Petersburg, Florida. Lifeboat Class No. 176 Casts Anchor Page Twenty-one LOG Seafarer Sees His Marine Cousin After Four Tries On Viet Nam Run "Things are real bad over here." This is what Corporal Edward Juan of the First Marine Divi­ sion told his cousin. Seafarer Freddie Di Joles when the two were reunited recently in Saigon. Two of Corporal Juan's buddies were killed only a week before, when his squad was on night patrol. He said he was deter- ^ mined to fight on as long as crew member was mugged at drive from New York City. necessary, however. He felt night in Saigon and lost his sea­ Brother EH Joles, 28, sails in the America's presence in Viet Nam man's papers, money and most of Steward Department as a Messwas vital, and that our marines his clothes. Another shipmate was man. Originally from Ponce, and soldiers were doing a superb beaten and robbed in Okinawa. Puerto Rico, he came to the main­ job. Brother Fred­ "I don't think anyone should go land when he was 14. He is mar­ die Di Joles is ashore in any Southeast Asian ried and has a son. closer to the war port, especially Saigon," say Di Di Joles says he would like to in Viet Nam than Joles. He recommended that all return to Puerto Rico and sail most Seafarers. SIU men ashore in Asian ports from there with the SIU. He says He chose Viet make it a rule to travel in groups, conditions have improved tremen­ Nam as the des­ especially at night. dously on the island in recent tination of his Con Men Abound years. He credits the improvement first four trips Another gripe Brother EH Joles to the vision and dynamic leader­ with the SIU be­ has about Viet Nam is that "once Di Joles cause he wanted they know you're an American, ship of the Commonwealth's for­ to see his cousin "Eddie," with they want to take you for your mer long-time governor, Munoz whom he is very close. Corporal money." Many Vietnamese, he Marin. Brother EH Joles' wife, Juan is only 18, but he is a sea­ says, will cheat Americans at however, does not want to return soned combat veteran. He saw every opportunity. "First-timers to her native island. "She was only three weeks of action in Santo don't know this," he says, and seven when she came here," he Domingo in the Dominican Re­ consequently are easy marks for explains, and adds that she re­ public, and has been fighting in the unscrupulous merchant and members nothing of her home­ Viet Nam for eight months. con man. The best way to avoid land. The language barrier is Di Joles tried to see Eddie dur­ getting cheated. Brother Di Joles another difficulty. Mrs. Di Joles ing his three previous trips to advises, is to stick to the regula­ speaks very little Spanish. Viet Nam, but they couldn't seem tion that requires seamen to use to get together. This time, as soon Vietnamese currency, not Ameri­ as Brother Di Joles found out can money. "You give them a five COLtJMBIA VICTORY (Waterman). March 26—Chairman, Sdward Mooney: when his ship would proceed to dollar bill," he says, "and, you'll Secretary,' EUward HcZ3roy. $30.00 in ship'a fund. Motion was made to request Saigon, he sent a post card from never get your change back." that OS dayman be r^aced by an AB Okinawa. Corporal Juan re­ Brother Di Joles' voyages to dayman. Motion made to send lettw to the Union resarding beef with 1st Aaquested and got a special leave. Viet Nam were the culmination of sistant and Chief Engineer. It was sug­ He left the border country in a life-long dream. "All my life I gested that crew hold safety meetings. It was requested that an inspection be Northern South Viet Nam where wanted to be a sailor," he told made for the purpose of replacing all de­ deck lights and ladders espedaily he had been in combat for months, the LOG. "Even when I was a fective foc'sle head ladders. It waa suggested and went to Saigon, where the two kid, I wanted to go to sea and see that a request be made tor a TV in the crew recreation room and U>at old ciga­ cousins spent a day together. the world." Prior to joining the rettes in slop chest be r«>laeed with new ones. Except for the day he spent SIU, Brother Di Joles was in the with his cousin. Brother Di Joles Army. "The farthest I got," says had mixed feelings about his trips Di Joles, who is a resident of to Viet Nam. "Saigon is a dan­ New York City's borough of gerous place to be," he told the Brooklyn, "was Fort Dix." Fort LOG, "especially at night." One Dix is an Army Base only a short Rafael Reyes Maldonado Please contact your relative, Mrs. Jane LeBourneau, 23123 Marigold Ave., Torrance, Calif. 90502. John Thorlief Olafsen Contact your mother at your very earliest opportunity. She is very ill and is quite anxious to hear from you. CtHiway Beard Please contact your mother, Mrs. Jeannette Boyer at 216 Somerset St., Ocean City, Md. 21842, as soon as possible in re­ gard to an important matter. Y. R. Tallberg Contact your wife at once in­ forming her of your present whereabouts. She is ill and may have to enter the hospital. Barry Mahoney Contact your father at your earliest opportunity. WHITEHAhl, (WhitchsH Navigation). March 18—Chairman, David Sikes; Sec­ retary, Sara V. Lund. No be^ and no disputed or was rworted. DEL AlBBS (Delta). March 26-Caishsman. Nils EHc Ghonfaerg ; SeeretaTy A. Ttolentlno. Everything running snmothly in each department. (Hie man shart in engine and steward departments. Patndman will see to it that Company will put a good grade of beef idioard en this iship. Vote thtmka to the ship'a dde:gato for a job well donsv XyJ Viet Nam Rendezvous 1 Ls" i , • * r' - 'i Clayton E. Sams Please contact yoin- mother, Mrs. Ruth E. Sams, 808 Duarte Road, Monrovia, Calif., as soon as possible, in regard, to an impor­ tant matter. These young graduates of the SlU's one-week lifeboat course look all business as they prepare to take their Coast Guard tests. In the front row (l-r) are: Walter Mosley, Douglas Johnson, Paul Handlen and Jack Faribee, Standing in the top row are: Instructor K. C. Mc­ Gregor, Mike Madden, Jan Hitchcock and Instructor Ami Bjornsson. Mailt T. Klnto Please contact Mary Jones, 420Vi Orange Ave,, Port Arthur, Texas 77640. Seafarer Ted Densmore (left), who sails as a Bosun and has been an SIU man for 12 years, was recently reunited with his twin brother in Saigon. His brother, Sgt. Fred Densmore, has been in the Army 19 years- The pair hail from Birmingham, Ala. Their Viet Nam rendezvous was the first time they saw each other in three years. �Page Twenty-two May 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG <$6Mng to the futvre tlxe Sliips at The flag of the Vantage Progress (Pioneer Maritime) was flown at half mast recently out of "respect for a union brother," Herbert Keraiedy, Chief Steward on the City of Alma (Waterman), drowned in Yokahoma, Japan when he fell while climbing from the motor launch to the pUot ladder of his ship. His body <^many complaints, because imme­ for the post this trip. The Steward was shipped back to the United diately after the Steaward's an­ asked all crew members to return States al^ard the Vantage Prog­ nouncement the crew gave his de­ coffee mugs to the crew pantry ress. The flag was flown half partment a vote of thanks "for the after use and thanked the men for mast in tribute to Kennedy during all-around good job done." their cooperation. the ship's coastwise run off Cali­ ^ fornia. Rupert R. Sheppard, Meeting Chair­ Mathews, Chief John R. Johnson, new ship's man on the R. V. Sea Scope (Al­ Mate aboard the delegate on the Elizahethport (Seapine) reports that ship passed away. I Land), should everything is run­ Meeting Secretary have an easy job, ning smoothly. A H. G. Werns re­ with no beefs, dis­ few hours of dis­ ported. A plaque puted overtime, puted overtime will be placed or other serious were reported in aboard the ship problems, accord­ the deck depart­ in his memory ing to Meeting Werns ment. Meeting and Seafarers do­ Chairman James Secretary Joseph nated $65 toward the memorial. L. Siniard. SiniDier writes that Dier Mathews died while the ship was ard reported the the ship has very Siniard in Viet Nam. Seafarer J. P. Condepartment heads good officers aboard. The Steward ley proposed a vote of thanks to drew up a repair list. A new an­ the Deck Department for the great department has been doing a fine tenna has been ordered for the job, and mail has been arriving job they did. Messman J. W. TV. R. Mills, treasurer, said that Martin also accepted congratu­ regularly. the ship's fund totals $72.05. The lations for his work in keeping payoff will be in Oakland. M. E. Sanchez, Meeting Sec­ the messroom looking shipshape. retary on the Los Angeles (SeaThe ship's treasury contains Land), reports $29.50 after donaticms. The Steward Department of the that it was moved Brigham Victory (Isthmian) got a and seconded by Selma Victoiy (South Atlantic heartfelt vote of the crew that "a Caribbean) Ship's Delegate Elmer thanks from a special vote of Schroeder reports grateful crew for thanks should go that "all beefs are carrying on after to Seafarer Del squared away." the galley blower Craig for the re­ In his report, broke down. sponsible and de­ given during a Meeting Secre­ pendable job" he shipboard meet­ Craig tary W. T. Langperformed as ing presided over ford reported that by meeting Chair­ ships delegate. John O'Hann* _* J the temperature man Allen Bell, asian, meeting chairman, reported Langford that the ship's fund totals $12.70. _. . Brother SchroeSchroeder announced The payoff is in San Francisco. upwards of 130 degrees while the blower was out of commission. that the Captain will give draws During the good and welfare por­ John Fedesovich, treasurer on every five days. He also said that tion of a meeting presided over by the Del Oro (Delta) reported that he would see the Chief Mate the ship's fund Meeting Chairman W. R. Layton, about getting the Steward Depart­ has $68.78. Meet­ the Baker was asked to put out ment's rooms painted. Meeting ing Secretary W. hot bread or rolls, doughnuts and Secretary Anthony Nottnmo re­ H. Simmons re­ pastries every day while the ship ports that during the good and ports no beefs is at sea for coffee time. welfare portion of the meeting a with everything suggestion was made to get a timer going smoothly. for the washing machine. The crew was asked not to slam doors Meeting Chair­ in order to preserve the nerves of man Stan Grice those who must sleep during the Fedesovich writes that Ralph Seafarers whose names are day. The Chief Steward requested Taylor, Third listed below have checks being that all beefs concerning food or Cook, was elected Ship's Delegate. held for them at headquarters. service be brought directly to him. The job is held on a rotating basis, These checks are refunds for log­ Apparently there weren't too with the Steward Department due gings whieh were deducted in error at the Norberto Capay pay­ off. If your name appears, con­ Lifeboat Class No. 175 Sets Sail tact the SIU at 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Name Amount James Eugene Callan $54.34 Donald F. (yLeary 40.56 John B. Gardner, Jr. 13.09 Onofre Felix Rando 52.34 Kenneth Edward Stevens 61.25 ^l> MONEY DUE W' i ^FARERS LOG; .fS75 Fourth Ave., Il^ooklyn, N. Y. 11232 Irofher JefF Davis (right) gToWs'^w^TWHstaction as he collects his first pension check from New York Port Agent Leon Hall. Davis, W, retired on an SIU disability pension. Sailing since Shirley Ann Poe, bom August 2, 1965, to the Earl H. Foes, San Pablo, California. Jerry Michael Kirchair, bom January 24, 1967, to the Jerry Kircharrs, Atmore, Ala. Gerald Louttit, bom November 27, 1966, to the Charles B. Louttits, Monroe, Michigan. Rhonda Bums, bom March 7, 1967, to the Robert William Bums, New Orleans, La. Donna Marie Noiles, bom February 22, 1967, to the Ken­ neth Noiles, Alpena, Michigan. Patricia Noel, bom February 14, 1967, to the Leonce M. Noels, Orange, Texas. ^ —4f— i John Chambers, born February 19, 1967, to the William J. Cham­ bers, Lakewood, Ohio. — 4^ — Joseph Doyle, born March 8, 1967, to the Joseph Doyles, Phil­ adelphia, Pa. Roger HuD, bom February 13, 1967, to the Daniel R. Hulls, Al­ pena, Michigan. Stacy Lynn Libby, bom March 12, 1967, to the Herbert L. Libbys, Lincolnville, Maine. ^ Alfredy Day, bom February 21, 1967, to the Alfredy Days, Mo­ bile, Alabama. Rafael Santana, bom March 10, 1967, to the Angel A. Santanas, Brooklyn, New York. —4/— Mark Hawkins, bom November 2, 1966, to the Stanley E. Haw­ kins, Kentwood, Louisiana. 4/ James Samuel Cooper, born February 28, 1967, to the Fred C. Coopers, Mobile, Ala. —4f— Anna Poulsen, born February 26, 1967, to the Vemer Poulsens, Seattle, Washington. Una Renee Simonds, bom March 19, 1967, to the Paul Simonds, Orlando, Florida. Janis Renee Blair, bom Febru­ ary 20, 1967, to the Robert C. Blairs, Houston, Texas. Cheryl Deneen Gibbons, bom November 24, 1965, to the John Gibbons, Brooklyn, N.Y. ^ Allen Douglas Graham, bom March 1, 1967, to the Richard A. Grahams, Reading, Mass. \1> <1> —4,— Kevin Englentan, born Febmary 23, 1967, to the John R. Englemans, Detroit, Mich. —4^— Shineda Ussin, born January 4, 1967, to the Charles Ussins, Sr., New Orleans, La. <1> - • "I ET ADDRESS ... I. •-33-«- I — 4^ — Mark Edward Jasinski, born April 1, 1967, to the Edward Jasinskis, Carbondale, 111. — 4^ — I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOGl#ime on your m list. (t>rM li^hrmotlon) This recent crop of graduates of the union's Lifeboat School pose proudly for their class picture. They have just completed the weeklong course that enabled them to qualify for lifeboat tickets. Seated (l-r) are: Bruce Daly, Roger Swonson, James W. Arnett and David LaFrance. Standing in the back row (l-r) are: Instructor K. C. Mc­ Gregor, Ewald Fachle,. Christopher Kear and Instructor Ami Bjornsson. —4f— Karla Ann Humstad, bom Feb­ ruary 27, 1967, to the Karl J. Humstads, Beulah, Michigan. "Ot0 DUFltCATION; If you are «n old.«u&scril>»r and r«u, pioato 9iv« your former addreia below; Meiina Benoit, bom March 10, 1967, to the Louis Benoits, Lake Arthur, Louisiana. — 4f — Diane Taylor, bora March 9, 1967, to the William Taylors, Al­ pena, Michigan. — Charles Joseph Brennlck, bora November 14, 1966, to the Charles J. Brennicks, Lowell, Mass. — 4^ — . Wayne Nicholas, bom Septem­ ber 1, 1966, to the Wayne D. Nicholas, Mobile, Alabama. �Mar 12, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty-three UNFAI TOLABO^ DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) StItzel-WeUer DIstnieries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Eik" "Cabin Stin," W. L. Weiier Bourbon wbidceys (Distillery Workers) FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safesuardinK the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AUantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify tlut the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Ekirl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper, manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or membw. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be i)«id to anyone in any official capsu;ity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is sriven such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels tbat he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SBAFARESIS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union balls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at ihembership meetings. And like all other SIU members at tbese Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimera cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of iJlowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their fanrilies and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. WACOSTA (Sea-Land) March 20— Chairman, John Nash; Siecretary, James Galloway. One znan mimed ship in Puerto Rico. Ship short one wiper. { Motion made that idl permits get paid off when their time is up, and then reship only through the Union hall. Motion made tip hire the entire ship air-condUtioned. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good service, a job welt done, especially the galley force. Kingsport Press "World Book," "Chiidcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) A Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Whlt6 Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes ... Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) — — Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earbart Starilte luggage Starflfte luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) — "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ^— R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) —— Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) vt> Antonio Perelli MInettI & Sons Ambaasador, EJeven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, CalwB, F. I., Tribuno Vefmoutli, Aiistocnt, ^nkstor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and BranOes. (National Farm Workers Association) SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans June 13—2;30 p.m. Mobile June 14—2:30 p.m. Wilmington .June 19—2:00 p.m. San Francisco June 21—2:00 p.m. Seattle June 23—2:00 p.m. New York . .June 5—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia June 6—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. .June' 7—2:30 p.m. Detroit .... June 9—2:30 p.m. Houston ... .June 19—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit June 5—^2:00 p.m. Alpena .... June 5—7:00 p.m. Buffalo June 5—7:00 p.m. Chicago June 5—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. June 5—7:00 p.m. Duluth June 5—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort . .June 5—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago June 13—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie June 15—7:30 p.m. Buffalo June 14—7:30 p.m. Duluth ....June 16—7:30p.m. Cleveland .. .June 16—7:30 p.m. Detroit ... .June 12—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee ...June 12—7:30p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans June 13—5:00 p.m. Mobile June 14—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia June 6—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) June 7—5:00 p.m. Norfolk ... .June 8—5:00 p.m. Houston June 19—^5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region ' PhUadeiphia June 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baitiraore June 14—10 a.m:. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk June 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City June 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans June 13—7:00 p.m. UIW Mobile June 14—^7:00 p.m. New York . .June 5-7-7:00 p.m. Philadelphia June 6-^7:00 p.m. LYNN VICTORY (Victory Carriers), March 6—-Chairman, Mattb^ D. Guidera; Eleeretary, Harold Strauss. Two men were repatriated from Okinawa for medical reasons. Few hours disputed OT in each department. Discussion about Fleet Post Office not forwarding mail. This matter will be taken up with boarding patrcdman. Also .discus^ ^ drinking water which is transferred di­ rectly from evaporator to portable water tank. • . Baltimore .. .June 7—7:00 p.m. ^Houston . . .June 19—^7:00 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault St. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, Newport News. 8 Meeting held at Galveston wharves. rai^cTbiiYof UNION KAIJLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindiey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA. Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON. Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y. ...... 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 CHICASO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Te* 5B04 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. Fla 2606 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY. N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE. Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS. La 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK. Va. .; 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHIUDELPHIA. Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE. Wash. 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA. Ha 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMIN6TON. Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA. Japan..Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Exit. 281 HBRMINA (Hudson Marine), March 11 •—Chairman,. J., Kennedy; Secretary, J. Marshall. Ship is in bad shape, with no porthole screens, no working tools and badly in need of painting. It was sug­ gested that a wire be sent to Union to have a representative meet the ship in Yokosuka. Three men were hospitalized in Honolulu. Some disputed OT in engine department. Motion was mad© that all members with '20 years full membership with limited sea time be allowed volun­ tary retirement with full pension. And that all members in the Union take an active part in bringing this to speedy action. PENN CARRIER (Penn Shipping). February 26—Chairman, P. Fernandez; Secretary, Judson P. tAmb^ $3.80 in ship's fund. Hverybhing is running • smoothly with no be^. MANHATTAN (Hudson Watmwaya), February 18—Chairman, William Padg­ ett; Secretary, Clyde Kent. Ship's driegate reported tbat there was some dis­ puted OT concerning restriction to the ship,, which will be settled by the boarding patrolman at payoff. He also reported that the Captain praised the crew for a smooth-running ship. Vote of thanks was extended to the st^ard dm>artroent for the exerilent preparation of food. Captain states that this is the beet steward depart­ ment that he has ever sailed with. A donation was collected and presented to Brother Fred Willsmj, movie manager, for a; job well done. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Victory Carriers) February 28—ChalnnaUi -Ed­ ward Morris; Secretary, G. D. K^ls. $5.00 in ship's fund. Motion was made to bring the SIU retirement plan up to I»r wiib that of otho maritime unions. OCEANIC TIDE (Trans-World Marine), March 8—Chairman, Wilburn Dodd; Sec­ retary, ESmer E. Graff. Ship was fumi­ gated in Japan. Disputed OT in deck de­ partment to be taken up with patrolman. One man failed to jedn shto in Yokohama and one man hoepitalizeM in Midway.Crcw agreed to donate fifty cents each to build up ship's fund. Something should be done about rusty drinking water. Vote of thanks to chief cook for a job well done as temporary stewnrd. : ELIZABETBPORT (Sea-Land). MarA 4—Chairman, James L. Siniard; Secre­ tary, J<An R. Jrfmson, $72.06 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion made to have retire­ ment pension with fifteen yean sea time, lees of age. I ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman); March 16—Chairman, W. C. Srilers; Secretary, H. G. l^^eway. $12.00 in ship's fund. Most of the repairs have been completed. Communication read about the $20.00 donation and crew would /like the patixdman to explain more about iit at pasndf. Motion ma^ tibat headquar­ ters let the members know if they are; making any hmtdway on a new early retirement plan. "I/Yould like something put in the LOG. Vote of thanks was extended to all -delates, j TU8C0N VICTORY (Hudson Water­ ways), March 5—Chairman, Charles T. Scott: Secretary, Charles T. Scott. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Brotfaar Charles T. Scott was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Food is very good on this ship. FANWOOD (Waterman), March 28-Chalrnun, Robert Kyle; Secretary. J<dm R. "nilcy. Ship's Delegate H. Smith reported that there were no beefs and no disputed OT in the departments. A vote of thanks was extended to the crew pantryman and messman for the prompt and courteous service. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), March 28—Chairman, D. Kaziutkewics;: Secretary, R. V; Mehlhorn. $10.25 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department driegates. Brother E Lane resigned as ship's del^tnte. and Brother A. Alford was elected . to serve in his place. lace. 'V Vote of thanks 'was extended to Brother Ed.Lane'-'' . SANTA (Ub«tr'Navig«ttea); March 18-Mlhairmaa, None ; Secretary, Nox, . Vo beefs were •reports! by-4^ gartment driegates. One man mimed SIMP< ;i|^'.Chicago. DEL ORO (Delto). March 12-^-^lrman, Stanlon t. Grlce : Secretary; W. H. Sipmoiut. $8t.t$ _ln ahip^s fund. EJverything Is going aioug imioothly i he^s. Brother Ralph Taylor wis eiecied I to-' serve . as 'ship's .d^dsgate. Stoward |.Jtl«hked: '.#11 ;,hand»': fer- ;$helr .oobplieibN^ • I ALCOA KASTBH (Alcoa). Misrch 18— f:QhairB'SB,VE'''H<dlSss::. Sscrstesy.' Viassat: I J. Fltii^;yrridii'.''--ttvetyth • • is-. srahnlngi: smoothly with no beefk. OCEAN PIONEER (Plene^ IVmkers); hltorch 26—Chairman, Ted Jones; Sec­ retary Robert Goldy. One man was boopitalimd in Panama. No beefs and nO disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks to : the :steward dopartinent. ' . . a ST^L VENDOR (bsthmlan), Mw# 19—Chairman, Fred Shaia; Secretary;: Elliott Gorum. Ship's delegate reported that everything has been running smcK^hly. $30.85 in ship's fund. No beefe r^ ported hy department delegates. DEL MAR (Delta), March 19—Chairs man, Joseph McLaren; Secretary, A- AJ-ford. $479.60 in movie fnnd. Few hourf dtsputed OT In deck and engine depart<f= ments. Vote of thanks was mctended tOi the ship's delegate. Brother J. N. Me| ;Larmi. -• .'.'•..'r.;:! :;.;;MT. . WASHlNCT6N^:(Yici»*y^:^^^ riers). Maridt 12—Cbsirnmn, Garrath A| Secretary, Alcmxo Bryant. Sbnig •Mjl^ited OT in .deck' and'engine dwairbi^ . .jaient. Diseuision held ebiqxjt 'alr«88nd$ i tpMng ahd having movie or TV ah) :ahh^"-Eri3xm {faoat service .needed: Arabia. .Vote' 'bf tbanSaf -wath tended to the steward deportment. --:rt|MJKB VKirOBY'-tVlctorT-'^tau^^ . .Marrii:' 87—camlrmanj- .Frairtt-' ..Wranft:! Seeratary, Harifid DuCtoux. Ship's de :'ga^. rimorted .that, .al! .{previous .voyage wime ti^K eire.Of.-^ pahf. ihrtr-fer tito prea(mt-y<ihn^';iN| .:-i»ade.- and .turned.. .fto'/'liSAh'-ia" fund, ho bmw and no oumuted OT .-'wmofted. - ' -x - SEN "(Fito-AmesWWh-' ... „ :iSH«halrma)a;'-;:-Ma»"SsmiRasy.-' ' One 'iSik' mhisedyehl«/lfr\HemOlu!u.- :'0T be«fff'«(»t»i. earning-' ' tNts'secoad etectririan. - '.Ifew . wwhing machine needed. Vote of iftshfcs a to.;the .steward •dewwrtment .for''a - W(R1 that he wotM eontlnne "".(toiie. v..:.. • ./ HOWUNC �SEAFARER&MOG Vol. XXiX No. 10 May 12, 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO I If? •J] \.•' •'''•Am '^'•i m&M-.•:-•• ':v.r • A.c'J ^ fk ^ 1, ' * ^ A " • • ;• • ^ ^ /i '% ,li*- .a h.i r I iHE SIU'S continually expanding program to provi^ J[ health and welfare protection for Seafarers and their families has now paid out over $80 million since the inception of the Welfare and Vacation plans. The total as of March 31 was $80,749,922.98. With the rising costs of hospital and medical care al­ ready clearly apparent, and the realization that the future trend would surely be higher, the SIU Welfare plan was organized in 1950. Since that time, more than $33.1 million has been paid out for hospital, death, disability, maternity, dependent, optical and out-patient benefits. r-l" 'V. The SIU Vacation Plan, which went into operation in February of 1952, has provided Seafmers with more than •I'::, :•£ • $47.5 million in vacation benefits in the past 15 years. - -A - ' . • J Since the Union Welfare Flan was organized, a tofal of $5.7 million has been paid out to SIU members and their dependents for hospital expenses, and $1.4 million for maternity costs. The welfare plan has also paid out more than $2.6 million in out-patient benefits and $7.5 mUlion in.disability benefits. In addition, over $7.4 million in dependents benefits has been paid out since the Welfare Plan was established. Death benefits to the survivors of departed Seafarers have amounted to more than $7.7 million. Among the tj^ical medical services covered by the Welfare Plan are hospital expenses—including room, board and extras—^blood transfusions, surgical and maternity benefits. The almost $81 million paid out in benefits under Welfare and Vacation Plans since 1950 does not refMresent the^total assistance which Seafarers and their families have received from these plans. The tot^ value of Welfare benefits is Considerably higher, since the cost of scholar­ ship payments, meals, books, training facilities and medical examinations for SIU members and their dependents have hot been included In the figure. < The Seafarers Welfare Plan is. maintained entirely by employer contributions, based on man-days worked. > The Plan is administered by a Board of Trustees consisting of mi equal number of Union and employer representatives. - J., J 0 iO l« il'" < ' Wi ' L.., W.I •». • • "-[AAA At'y - ' t -A *• mmiM - r � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 12, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARITIME TRADES VOICES OPPOSITION TO BOYD’S ‘BUILD ABROAD’ PROPOSAL HOUSE REPUBLICAN POLICY COMMITTEE CALLS FOR U.S. MARITIME UPGRADING SEA-LAND SUMMIT, MINUS RUDDER, WEATHERS FIERCE ATLANTIC STORM NEW SIU MEDICAL CENTER INAUGURATED IN PUERTO RICO CITIZENS PETITIONING CONGRESS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY INCREASE U.S. SHIP OPERATOR OUTLINES PLAN TO RESTORE U.S. MERCHANT FLEET TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION PROTECTION UNDER U.S. LABOR LAWS URGED FOR AMERICAN FARM WORKERS U.S. GOV’T STUDY EXPLODES MYTH THAT WELFARE ROLLS HARBOR FAKERS QUICK WORK BY SEAFARER DAVE TUCK SAVES SHIP FROM ‘BLOWING SKY-HIGH’ VIETNAM TRIP MADE BY SEAFARER ARMED WITH CAMERA AND A SMILE SEAFARER SEES HIS MARINE COUSIN AFTER FOUR TRIES ON VIETNAM RUN SIU WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS HIT $80 MILLION 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 05/12/1967 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. XXIX, No. 10 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2e02c35df2b656ac3f3c58f6b0c076b4.PDF 96a51408cfe39652c7a82c990bf4c5d1 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS '^9:X0G April 28, 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO for Stronger Facts for Union Members —Centerfold SiU Lakes District Blocks Engine Manning Cut Attempt Page 3 The Story of Navigation vrr^Oidesr^ Sciences ^ Page 15 Bipartisan Support Crows For Strong Ship Legislation Page 3 SLU Baltimore Tugmen Win Contract Gains, Strike Ends Page 3 �I Pace Two AprU 28, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Twice-Postponed Senate Hearings to Resume Boyd Slated to Present Government Maritime Policy at May I Hearing WASHINGTON—Senate hearings probing future Government policy toward the American mer­ chant marine, which opened on April 12, are to be resumed on May 1 because of the failure of Transportation Secretary Alan S. Boyd to appear at the April 12 meeting as expected. Boyd was scheduled to disclose at that ^ meeting what policy the Admin­ time hearings, which were orig­ new martime policy, of "dodging istration has in mind for the inally slated to begin in March, and weaving" when asked when future of the maritime industry. Members of the Senate Com­ merce Committee's Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries expressed extreme disap­ pointment at Boyd's failure to appear as scheduled. Another Administration witness who was scheduled to appear but didn't, was Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, who was expected to continue his pleas for Con­ gressional approval of his Fast Deployment Logistic Ship con­ cept, which has already been rejected by the Senate, and to which numerous members of the House have already expressed strong opposition. Actually, this is the second postponement of the Senate mari­ but were postponed at the request of the Administration. Various members of the Sen­ ate subcommittee expressed irrita­ tion at the failure of Boyd and McNamara to appear at the most recent hearings. Senator E. L. Bartiett (D-Alaska), subcommit­ tee chairman, declared "We can afford to wait no longer," because the American merchant marine "is sinking fast" in the absence of any firm Government maritime policy to guide its future. Senator Daniel Brewster (DMd.) accused Acting Secretary of Commerce Alexander B. Trow­ bridge, who did appear at the hearings but would not offer any indications of what the Adminis­ tration has in mind regarding a MSTU Wins Representation On 2 Interior Dept. Vessels HONOLULU—The crews of two vessels operated under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries of the Depart­ ment of the Interior in the Hawaii area have come under the banner of the SIUNA-affiliated Military ^ Sea Transport Union. areas. Preparations for negotiations The MSTU won formal and with the employer on a basic exclusive recognition as the repre­ agreement covering these items is sentative of crewmen aboard the vessels Townsend Cromwell and already under way, MSTU Ad­ Charles H. Gilbert after the crew- visor-Representative Roy "Buck" members indicated their desire to Mercer announced, and the actual negotiations are expected to begin be represented by the MSTU. MSTU Secretary-Treasurer Jo- in the near future. The employer •seph J. Leal officially welcomed in this case is the Bureau of Com­ the new members into the Union mercial Fisheries, which presently at the April 7 membership meet­ sets the salary rates and conditions ing in San Francisco and outlined of employment of the two vessels. When the negotiations get un­ the benefits of Union representa­ tion in terms of negotiations with der way, the rank and file mem­ the employer for wages, hours, bers of the Union negotiating working conditions and other committee will include Cromwell and Gilbert crewmembers Harold W. Kamauu, Raymong Fujiwara, Gordon N. Williamson, Donald L. SEAFARERS|^LOG Moffatt, Shisuro Seki, and Greg­ ory K. Naluelua Jr. April 28. 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 9 MSTU representatives on the Official Publication of the negotiating committee will in­ Seafarers International Union clude Francis Militante, MSTU of North America, Honolulu Representative; Emil Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, Lee, Marine Cooks and Stewards AFL-CIO Honolulu Port Agent; and Wil­ Executive Board liam Berger, Sailors Union of the PAUL HALL, President Pacific Honolulu Port Agent—all CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Pree. Vice-President of whom took part in the orga­ AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS nization of the vessels and in ob­ Sec.-Treas. Vice-President taining the required number of ROBERT MATTHGYVS Vice-Preeident pledge cards—and Roy Mercer, HERBERT BRAND MSTU Advisor- Representative Director of Organizing and Publications and David McClung, MSTU At­ Managing Editor torney. MIKE POLLACK The new contract will cover all Aeeietant Editor NATHAN SKYER Staff Writers the employees on the two vessels, with the exception of the Master, PETER WEILL PETBt WEISS and will cover the performance of ED RUBBNSTBIN HARRY WITTSCHEN their varied duties, which include assisting with fishing operations in Pibllilisd tlwNkly at 810 Rhsdi lilind Annis N.E.. Waihlnitsn, D. C. 20018 by ths Snfaraddition to other regular duties •rs iRtsrastlsnal Unlsn, Atlanlie, Gsir, Lakes both at sea and ashore. aai iRlaad Waten Olstrlct, AFL-CIO, 875 Faartfe Anaie, Brsotlya, N.V. 11232. Tel. The Townsend Cromwell is a mraalRfb 9-8600. Setand class fsstaie fald 600-gross-ton vessel, 158 feet long at Washlnitaa, 0. C. with a 33 foot beam, powered by PiSriASTErf ATTEHTIOH: Forai 3579 cards sbtald be sent ta Scafann Internatlcnal an 800 horsepower diesel and is Ualaa, Atlaatlc, Oalf, Lakes and Inland Waters Olstrlat AFL-Cli, 875 Faarth Annnc, Brackbased in Honolulu. The Charles lya, N.r. 112S2. H. Gilbert, which also operates out of Honolulu, is 200 gross tons, the policy would be ready and what it would contain. Boyd's appearance at the hear­ ings is of the utmost importance because in spite of the fact that Congress last year refused to transfer the Maritime Adminis­ tration into Boyd's Department of Transportation and kept it instead in the Department of Commerce, President Johnson has seen fit to have Boyd formulate the Admin­ istration's new maritime policy. Sharp Criticism When it became known that the Administration witnesses would not appear at the April 12 hearing to outline the Adminis­ tration's maritime policy. Senator Brewster expressed .sharp criticism of the Administration for what he termed its "abdication of re­ sponsibility for the American merchant marine." "We were promised a policy last year," Brewster noted. "We were promised a policy in Janu­ ary. We were told the final policy would be forthcoming in March, and then we postponed hearings to April to allow Mr. Boyd to put the finishing touches on his proposals. Now we are told that it will be May before we have any concrete policy forthcoming." Ostrich Approach The Johnson administration has adopted an ostrich approach to this .situation, Brewster continued, burying its head in the sand hoping the problem would go away. But maritime's problem will not just disappear, he assured the Senate. "We will fall farther and farther behind," in maritime, "unless steps are taken soon to halt the decline." Senator Warren Magnuson (DWash.), Chairman of the full Sen­ ate Commerce Committee, testi­ fied at the subcommittee hearings and called for a minimum con­ struction program of 50 ships a year in American shipyards. Magnuson called on the Depart­ ments of State and Defense to concretely help the American-flag fleet, noting "a total disregard on the part of Administration after Administration of any responsi­ bility or statutory duty to imple­ ment and administer existing law in the martime field." In actuality, although the Ad­ ministration has not yet officially released its proposed maritime program, some of its maritime recommendations have been "leaked" unofficially. Even be­ fore the April 12 hearing, Senator Brewster indicated that he was informed of what some of the proposals would be and expressed alarm at what the Administration was recommending. "We want to adopt a policy that will breathe new life into our merchant marine—not one that will kill it," Brewster stated. To adopt the Administration policy now would be "an absolute, un­ mitigated disaster," he declared. n Report of International President A'- by Paul Hall In reflecting back on some of the disappointing results of the national elections of 1966, one cannot help but wonder just how many emi­ nently qualified candidates sympathetic to the ever-increasing needs of working men and women in this country were unwittingly defeated by the same people they probably would have sought to help. Despite the concerted efforts of the AFL-CIO's Committee on Po iitical Education and our own Seafarers' Political Action Department, it is all too apparent that in some sections of the country union mem­ bers stayed away from the polls in droves. This fact is even more dis­ tressing when wc realize the small vote margin by wbich some antilabor hopefuls were elected on both state and federal levels. In areas where a mere 50 or a 100 thousand-odd votes, out of perhaps a million or more not cast at all, could have tipped the .scales in favor of a more liberal candidate, this could often be avoided. All the careful planning of COPE and .SPAD is for naught if union members don't vote. All the elaborate machinery for education on political matters—forums, literature pointing up the issues important to or detrimental to the labor movement, lectures on labor history and the role of organized labor in our .society is to no avail whatsoever if those who hear it and read it fail to make use of it and exercLse their right to go to the polls on election day and vote. Election day, 1966, with its heavy toll in liberal candidates defeated and legislators unseated is past history. There is nothing we can do about it but take a lesson from it as we look ahead to the even more important presidential year of 1968. There is no question that the biggest single problem faced by unions in the area of political education is the education of its younger members. Over the next five years more than 25 million young adults will be­ come eligible to vote for the first time. A good proportion of those millions will be union members. None will have any recollection of the depression, the new deal era of Franklin Roosevelt, the Second World War, or the bitter struggle for collective bargaining rights. Most of them, thanks largely to economic and social advances gained by unions during tbeir lifetimes, will have no personal memory of hard times at all. This last is a blessing; living proof of what organized labor has done and will continue to do for the American working man. But these efforts can never be relaxed and the labor movement must see to it that our younger members are fully informed and able to continue the battle. Like anything else, this requires basic knowledge of the fundamentals and the history of the labor movement. With this objective in view, our own Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, which trains young men aspiring a career at sea, includes courses on Union Hi.story in its curriculum. The students come out with a working knowledge of the union and what it means as well as practical knowl­ edge of the jobs they are to perform aboard ship. In addition daily membership forums are held which include among the topics the history of the SlU and the trade union movement. Young people quite naturally tend to take what they have and what comes their way pretty much for granted. They have to be reminded that all the benefit.'^ they enjoy as a matter of course were not always there but were won, point by point and step by step, through long, hardfought union battles over the decades. A clear understanding of this gradual proce.ss is esoecially important today when we must be con­ stantly on guard against the reactionary elements which are springing up on all sides in attempts to dilute the effectiveness of the labor move­ ment in the United States. }• it' 1/ t I 5IU Warns of Poisoned Whiskey I Being Peddledin Viet Nm Ports i SAIGON—Peter Drewes, SIU International Representative II for the Far East, has issued an urgent warning that all crew members on vessels in the Far East exercise extreme caution in the use and purchase of alcholic beverages in Southeast . Asian ports—particularly in Saigon. The warning applies to bottles bearing familiar stateside 11 labels as well as to local brands, Drewes said, and unauthorized civilians offering "bargain prices" should be avoided. Drewes made his statement following the deaths in Saigon recently of two seaman who succumbed in U.S. Army Field Hospitals after drinking poisoned whiskey purchased ashore. Analysis by army chemists of the whiskey which claimed the men's lives found it to contain wood alcohol and cherrywood. Drewes pointed out that the black market operation in the Saigon area is widespread and suggested that the safest pro­ cedure would be for seamen to refrain from buying packaged whiskey at all. Complaints have also been received about a beer known as "Beer N. 33," he added. The SIU representative said "unauthorized persons" are either adulterating legitimate whiskey and beer or are using empty bottles to market their own lethal concoctions. The liquor that proved fatal to the two seamen, for example, was contained in bottles bearing the labels of well-known American brands. I •fit if �Mfll April 28, 1967 SEAFARERS J ? Democratic^ GOP Congressmen Speak Out * ii Baltimore Tug Strike Ends, ii SlU Tugmen Win New Gains ;i BALTIMORE—Members of the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union in the Port of Baltimore voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract negotiated with three tugboat companies, successfully end­ ing a 26-week strike against the Curtis Bay Towing, Baltimore from Monday through Friday for Towage and Baker-Whiteley 10 crews and four days work for three crews in the Monday through Towing companies. In a new three-year contract, Friday period. Baker-Whiteley the SIU Baltimore tugboatmen guarantees five days work for five won substantial gains in wages, crews and four days for three working conditions, job security, crews, also in the Monday through welfare, vacations, paid holidays Friday period. Baltimore Towage and other benefits. The Union agreed to five-day and three-day also negotiated a scale of work guarantees for its two crews re­ spectively in the same period. The guarantees. The new agreement provides for Curtis Bay repair shop personnel a better than 16 percent wage in­ also won a Monday through Fri­ crease over a three-year period day five-day work guarantee. Un­ and is retroactive to Sept. 30, der the previous contract', the tug1966, the date when the old con­ boatmen had no work guarantees at all. tract expired. The Union also won two days Basic hourly pay rates, through Dec. 14, 1967, were upped to off with pay for any crewmember $2.71 for deckhands, $2.88 for who has a death in the immediate firemen, $2.95 for mates, $3.27 family. The new agreement also con­ for engineers and $3.28 for cap­ tains a new overtime pay clause, tains. calling for triple time for any Pay scales will increase by five crewmember required to turn to percent again on Dec. 15, 1967, between midnight and 2 A.M., and another five percent on Dec. 15, 1968, with the basic hourly and triple time after twelve hours rate going to $2.99 for deckhands, of work if a job is commenced $3.17 for firemen, $3.26 for mates, after the twelfth hour. $3.60 for engineers and $3.17 for The SIU Inland Boatmen's Un­ captains. ion contract also won a tightened seniority clause, promotion and Increased Holidays Other gains negotiated by the transfer rights. All lay-offs and Union include an additional three promotions are now subject to paid holidays to 12 per year, high­ grievance procedure machinery er welfare and pension payments and an arbitration procedure has and new work guarantees. Curtis been established to deal with griev­ Bay guaranteed five days work ances on seniority classifications. Page Three LOG I Solid Bi-Partisan Support Grows For Strong Maritime Legislation WASHINGTON—Senate minority leader Everett M. Dirksen (R-Ill.) has called for an immediate action program by the Government to halt the continuing decline of the American-flag merchant fleet. would actually lead to the loss of Addressing several hundred vessels have an average age of 42 years, while the U.S. tanker thousands of jobs in the United delegates representing labor, fleet has an average age of 15 States. government and industry in at­ years. Another leading Republican tendance at a recent day-long "We have the oldest tanker legislator. Representative Thomas seminar sponsored by the AFL- fleet anywhere in the world," he M. Pelly (R-Wash.) also criticized CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ said, "even though we need tank- ! the Administration for refusing ment, Senator Dirksen was highly ers because we have a tremendous to implement and to properly critical of the Government's fail­ investment abroad in many coun­ administer the letter and spirit of ure to develop a constructive tries and becau.se we have to sup­ U.S. shipping laws. maritime policy. ply Navy ships everywhere." 50 Ships A Year In addition, he vigorously at­ "The United States should have tacked maritime proposals put a merchant fleet that befits the Speaking before a weekly mid­ forth by the Administration in wealth and standards of this coun­ day meeting of the MTD, Pelly, recent months, including the sug­ try." he continued. "Our mer­ who is a member of the House gestion to allow the building of chant marine has got to be ade­ Merchant Marine Committee, American vessels in foreign yards. quate for all purposes and certain­ called for a construction program Registration of American ves­ ly we cannot depend upon ships of 50 ships a year in U.S. ship­ sels under "runaway flags" and registered under foreign flag.s. but yards. the establishment of an the "effective control" concept must depend only upon ourselves, independent Maritime Adminis­ also came under sharp criticism our own flag, our ships and our tration. and passage of legislation from the Senator. calling for Congressional authori­ sailors." Noting that the United States Senator Dirksen al.so dismissed zation of funds for maritime pro­ today ranks fourteenth in ship­ charges that the maritime subsidy grams. • building among the fifteen major program is too costly. He pointed "In no event should we accept maritime nations, and seventh in out that an investment in a strong anything less than a program of the percentage of active shipping merchant fleet is "the kind of 50 new ships a year for five years tonnage. Dirksen decried the fact investment of public funds that to be constructed in American that a nation "so wealthy, so large adds up to jobs." This is in con­ shipyards by American labor," and with a gross national product trast with proposals for building Pelly declared. of $750 billion a year," ranks so U.S. ships in foreign yards, which (Continued on page 6) far down the ladder in the mari­ time world. Loss of Income In attacking proposals by Transportation Secretary Alan S. Boyd that American ships be built in foreign shipyards, Dirksen dis­ missed the supposed cost savings to the nation through such a procedure, pointing out that for­ eign shipyard workers not only spend their wages at home but do not pay any income taxes to the Treasury of the United States. Dirksen rapped American op­ erators of runaway-flag vessels on the same grounds, charging that those shipowners who have regis­ tered their ships in Liberia, Pan­ ama and other foreign countries also fail to pay their fair share of taxes on their profits to the United States Treasury. In calling for a new and con­ structive program for maritime, the Senator pointed to the serious d:cline of our maritime capability that has already taken place. He noted that the U.S. Great Lakes House Group Clears Bill to Give Congress Voice in MARAD Funds WASHINGTON—Proposed legislation that would require an­ nual authorization by the House Merchant Marine Committee of funds slated for the Maritime Administration for vessel construc­ tion and operating subsidies, re­ search, and other activities, has of the American-flag merchant been cleared by the Committee fleet — a decline brought about largely by many years of bureau­ and will be presented to the full cratic neglect of U.S. maritime House for action. needs—a neglect often reflected TTie Committee approved the in the totally inadequate sums bill (H.R. 158) with only minor DETROIT—A three-man arbitration board has upheld the which are annually allocated for changes designed to clarify its stand taken by the SIU Great Lakes District against an attempt ship construction and moderni­ purpose. Committee approval of by the Reiss Steamship Company to eliminate several oiler's jobs zation of the merchant fleet. the measure followed extended aboard the John A. Kling and ^ Maritime Neglected unle.ss they receive penalty pay hearings during which witnesses the Raymond Reiss. for such duties. In addition, the representing maritime labor and The bill would, by requiring The favorable decision of the engineers will not perform any management in all segments of Congress to authorize such funds impartial arbitrators supported the of the oilers' duties except for the industry voiced their solid ap­ each year, give legislators a voice Union's contention that the com­ the purpose of instruction. proval of the bill's objectives. in the formulation and funding pany could not eliminate any jobs The measure was introduced of maritime policies and pro­ The arbitrators' decision also through unilateral action without demanded the retention of the into the House as an outgrowth grams, which until now have been first engaging in negotiations with of increasing concern by legisla­ handled almost exclusively by night porter aboard the John A. the Union as spelled out in the Kling. tors over the continuing decline government agency bureaucrats contract. who have shamefully neglected The Union won a similar dis­ the needs of maritime. SIU Pres. Hall Addresses Community Services Conference pute last year over Coast Guard In approving the measure and issuance of a temporary manning sending it to the full House for certificate to the vessel Diamond action, the Committee noted; Alkali calling for one Q.M.E.D. "Enactment of this bill would (Qualified Member of the Engine place the Maritime Administra­ Departnient) to serve in place of tion on a basis comparable to that three oilers on watch and two now in effect with regard to prin­ wipers on day work. The Coast cipal activities of the Department Guard subsequently re-evaluated of Defense, the U.S. Coast Guard, the certificate. the .Atomic Energy Commission, As a result of the arbitrators' the National Astronautics and findings in the dispute with Reiss Space Administration, and other Steamship, three oilers aboard major programs within the execu­ each vessel in question will con­ tive branch." tinue to perform routine oilers' The purpose of the legislation, duties as spelled out in the Un­ it said, was to make it possible ion's agreement with the com­ for the Committee to "exercise pany. The oilers will remain on and maintain its legislative re­ watch, four on and eight off, and sponsibility over our maritime will receive penalty pay in addi­ policies and programs . . ." tion to regular wages when they To do this effectively, the Com­ perform wipers' work. mittee said, "we must review such Wipers' duties aboard these SIU President Paul Hall, who is also a Vice-President of the AFL-CIO, addressed the opening session policies and programs annually vessels include sanitary work, of the recent AFL-CIO National Conference on Community Services. Over 500 delegates to the New and make specific legislative au­ chipping and painting, sougeeing, York City meeting heard Hall (inset, lower right), call for new measures to improve the availability thorization for the use of appro­ carrying stores, etc. Oilers will priated funds . . ." and quality of medical care in the United States. For complete story of the Conference, see page 4. not be required to do this work SIU Great Lakes District Blocks Engine Dept Crew Cat Attempt �April 28, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Four AFL-CIO Community Services Conference Meets AFL-CIO Calls tor Improvements In Nations Health Care Servires The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area The sad fact recently reported by the Maritime Administration that the U.S. has more "effective control" of shipping tonnage NEW YORK—Representatives from labor and government speaking at the Twelfth Annual under runaway flags than under the American flag is a pathetic AFL-CIO National Conference on Community Services held here last week, focused on the health comment. The DcTense Department alleges to have "effective care available to the American worker. They found health services wanting and called for imcontrol" over these runaway ships, but it does not alter in the provements in quality and quanti­ slightest the shabbiness of a situa­ ty. that it works not only for -the with full-time community service tion which allows certain Ameri­ runs. Art. who last shipped on SIU President Paul Hall, who elderly but will lead to a national workers heard reports from pro­ can shipowners to duck the re­ the Commander, sails in the Black is also an AFL-CIO vice-presi­ health program for all." fessional experts in health services sponsibilities of" being Americans. Gang. Dave is a Deck Depart­ dent. told the .500 delegates at the Arthur E. Hess, deputy com­ and attended workshop sessions. They avoid taxes, gel around la­ ment man. opening session at the Hotel Com­ missioner of social security, re­ Norfolk bor laws and deprive their fellow modore that the same labor move­ ported that the medicare program citizens of honest work at fair .Shipping has been good here ment which pioneered in furnish­ is "working well" in its first nine wages. Let's hope that something the last couple of weeks and the ing health clinics and welfare months but many leading medical is soon done to curb this inequi­ outlook continues favorable. We benefits for union members and men found serious flaws in its table practice. have had two payoffs, one ship which helped gain the passage by effcctivene.s.s. signing on and five vessels in Congress of Medicare, can put New York Sabin Honored transit. its opinion-forming machinery Albert Nash and Thomas Julian Wilson has just reregis­ The five-day conference ended WASHINGTON—Preparations into gear to improve health care. Trainor are both back from vaca­ with the annual Murray-Green tered at the hall and is ready to are already underway for the "It is appropriate and timely to tions and looking for a Vietnam go. He has been enjoying a long Award dinner at which AFI -CIO 1967 AFL-CIO Union Industries recall that recently the AFL-CIO Vice President Joseph A. Bcirne Show, to be held this year from run. Al was last Chief Cook on vacation following a one-year tour called on Congress to improve and the Citadel Victory and Tom was in Vietnam on a tug boat. expand the areas of health care," presented labor's chief award for May 19 to May 24 at the Phoenix, an AB abotird the Albion Victory. distinguished community service After some fishing at Cape HatArizona, Veterans Memorial Coli­ Hall said. to Dr. Albert B. Sabin. developer Looking for any run at all is teras. Oiler Ezckiel Daniels is seum. In his address. President Hall registered again and hopes to ship TTie annual Union Industries 27-year veteran Angelo Meglio. pinoointed mental illness as the of the Sabin vaccine for immuni­ zation against poliomyelitis. out .soon. Show is designed to familiarize His last berth was as Chief Elec­ nation's number one health prob­ The conference theme, "toward Joseph Cash, a 23-year union the American Public with the trician on the Afoundria. lem. He reminded the delegates improving our community health veteran, had to get off the Poloquality products and services pro­ that at least one out of every 1 2 Frank LaRo.sa, last off the mac to go into the hospital for a Americans is now being hospi­ services." was stre.ssed not only by duced by American trade union Robin Hood is looking for a Stew­ Hall and Perlis but also by AFL- workers, enjoying the benefits and checkup. Joe sails as a Bosun. talized for mental illness at some­ art Dept. slot on a coast-wise run. time during his life and that one- CIO Vice Presidents David Sulli­ security of union representation Boston Also looking for a short trip is half of the hospital beds in the van and Paul Jennings. Sullivan and free collective bargaining. -Shipping has been on the slow .Fohii Likness. He was last on the As in previous years, the country are occupied bv the men­ is president of the Building .Serv­ bell here this period but we are Robin Kirk for four and a-half ice Employes. Jennings of the SlUNA will participate in the tally ill. hopeful it will pick up in the com­ months as AB but hopes to ship "By providing early diagnosis Electrical, Radio & Machine show with a display of the goods ing two weeks. as Bosun this time. and early treatment on an out­ Workers. Beirne heads the Com­ and services produced by the SIU Joseph Thoma.s, 25 years in the patient basis through community munications Workers and also is and affiliated unions. Representa­ SIU, has had a brief rest and now chairman of the AFL-CIO Com­ tives of SlUNA affiliates will be mental health centers." President is waiting for a European run. munity Services Committee. on hand to greet visitors to the Hall said, "this frightful toll can Joe's last job was on the Platte Delegates from most AFL-CIO display. be substantially reduced." as AB. unions and major central bodies Other displays this year will Hal! added that "The increas­ Two other 25-year men around include a demonstration by the ing concern over the problem of the hall lately were Robert Frazer Glass Blowers Association of the mental health care is rapidly steer­ and Joseoh Presbong who both ancient art of glass blowing, in ing organized labor toward un­ '^ail as ABs. addition *o the raffling-off of a ion-negotiated mental health pro­ \ / Bob, last on the Robin Kirk, 14-foot fiber glass motorboat grams as part of their general will grab the first job put on the Ketchum Shaw donated by the GBBA. welfare plans." board but Joe is planning to spend Lucky ticket-holders to the In the keynote address of the AFL-CIO President George some time at home with his family Philadelphia show will also be the recipients of conference. Leo Perlis. director of Meany has appointed Thomas an all union-made electric kitchen, after his trip to India on the After being in drydock for a AFL-CIO Community Services, W. ( Teddy) Gleason, president of Potomac. spell. Oscar 0/.er is fit for duty as well as numerous small electri­ spelled out the need for a "com­ the International Longshoremen's cal appliances and TV sets don­ and ready to go again. Oscar was Puerto Rico prehensive program of quality Association, to represent the Fed­ ated by the International Brother­ last on the Columbia and sails in health care for all, whether the We are sorry to report that pen­ eration as a fraternal delegate to hood of Electrical Workers. the Engine Department. .AMA likes it or not." He said sioner Juan Leiba died recently. the Vietnamese Confederation of Drawings will be held daily for the conference was organized to Many of his Seafarer friends paid William Smith is registered and bring current facts and problems Labor's fifth national convention other items as well, and live fash­ their last respects at the funeral to be held in Saigon from April ion shows will be held daily for waiting for a Deck Department to light, soecifically these: services. 20 through Aprif 23, 1967. As the ladies, under the sponsorship berth. His last job was as Bosun Enrique Rosado has come • Mental Health, "perhaps the President Meany's personal rep­ of the United Textile Workers on the Pctrochem. home to the island after several nation's No. I problem." resentative, Glea.son will deliver .Art Shaw and Dave Ketchum weeks at the U.S.P.H.S. hospital Union and the International • Alcoholism, one of the "top a message to the CVT convention Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. are watching the board for coal in Staten Island. four problems in a country with delegates and carry the fraternal Long-time Seafarer Rafael more than 5 million alcoholics" greetings of the American labor Vidal, now president of the needing treatment. Congressmen Visit SIU Engineers School movement. U.T.M. (Stevedores Union), drops • The effective implementa­ Gleason, who is also a viceby the hall regularly to say hello tion of the medicare program "so president of the Maritime Trades to the boys on the beach. Department and chairman of its Baltimore legislative committee, has made three missions to Saigon at the Shipping has been good this request of the Agency for Inter­ period and prospects for the com­ national Development of the U.S. ing two weeks look good. Department of .State to help speed We have re-crewed the Bethtex, up the flow of goods through Viet the Oceanic Victory and the Yorki The rapid expansion of the |i Nam's overtaxed port system in mar and expect the Baltimore will i Soviet merchant fleet, which || support of the war effort and the crew up shortly. i tripled in size between 1958 || civil economy. Four ships paid off, five signed I and 1966 and is expected to || Following his reports and rec­ on and nine were in transit. The grow by another 4 million i| ommendations. Gleason arranged Alamar, Losmar, Yorkmar, Ohio, tons by 1970, was outlined refor a team of ILA dock special­ Maine, Seatrain Wa.shington and cently at a news conference if ists to accompany him on his sec­ the Oregon are laid up. held in Moscow by the Soviet |i ond trip to Saigon to implement George Schmidt, whose last Merchant Marine Minister |: the "know-how" in eliminating trip was to India, is now waiting Viktor G. Bakayev. the port congestions. His third for a pineapple run to Hawaii. A The Soviet merchant fleet ii mission provided additional im­ 20-year union member, George has grown from 735 vessels || proved methods for handling port ships as an AB. Members of the Subcommittee on Education & Training of the House of 3.3 million deadweight tons g operations and eliminating con­ Another 20-year man, Joe Sny­ Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee visited the Joint SlU-MEBA in 1958 to 1,300 vessels of § gestion on land areas in the move­ der, wants a Far East run to Japan District 2 School of Marine Engineering during a recent tour of 9.4 million tons last year, ^ ment of cargo. or Vietnam. He was last on the SIU Headquarters in New York. Standing (l-r) are: Cong. John M. Bakayev announced. ^ Gleason will be accompanied Alice Brown in the Deck Depot. Murphy (D-N.Y.); Capt. King, MARAD Atlantic Coast Director; The fleet will be expanded g to Viet Nam by George P. DeTom Yahlonsky, last aboard the Capt. John Everett, Committee Staff; Cong. William D. Hathaway § to a tonnage of 13.1 million g laney. Special Adviser to the .Sec­ Alcoa Explorer as Bosun, is (D-Me.); Cong. Thomas Downing (D-Va.): Earl Shopard, SIU Vice Pres­ retary of State and Coordinator by 1970, he predicted. watching the board for any long of Internal Labor Affairs. ident; Ronald Spencer, School Director. Students are seated at desk. run. Union Industries Show Slated May 19 to 24 Gleason of ILA Represents AFL-CIO Before Viet Labor o Red Merchant Fleet Tripled Since 1958, I Still Growing Fast v. �April 28> 1967 SEAFARERS Page Five LOG Resolutions Cover Maritime issues The Gulf Coast by LIndsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area The Twelfth Annual Convention of the Louisiana AFL-CIO met at Baton Rouge recently and passed many resolutions per­ taining to maritime and other issues of importance to labor. The SIU was well represented at the meeting, as was the Greater New Orleans and Vicinity Maritime Council. The complete story of the Convention is carried else- ^ where in this issue of the LOG. oiler to get enough sea time in that Representatives of the Interna­ slot to sit for his engineer's license. tional Longshoremen's Associa­ Houston tion and the New Orleans Steam­ Shipping has picked up here in ship A.ssociation were on hand for Houston during the past period the recent dedication of the new and the situation looks good for Waterfront Employment Center in the immediate future. New Orleans. The new $750,000 C. Sawyer, who just completed facility is designed to provide pro­ his first trip as AB after complet­ tection from the elements for the ing his upgrading training, is back city's longshoremen during the twice-daily shape-ups, which were in Houston looking for a South previously held out-of-doors. The American run. J. R. Moncrief had a very short stay in port facility was financed by the New Orleans Steamship Association in recently. He came in to look accord with the collective bargain­ at the board and decided to ship ing agreement between the Asso­ out the same day aboard the Canciation and Locals 1418 and 1419 tigny. Seafarer J. Olivier is recu­ perating in the hospital following of the ILA. an unfortunate auto accident and New Orleans we're all rooting for a quick re­ Native New Orleanian James covery. Adalre is looking for a berth Mobile aboard a Delta Line ship. Adaire Oldtimer William C. Sellers is likes to .sail Delta and has spent a registered here and waiting for a great deal of sea time aboard the deck department slot to show up Del Mundo, on which he held down an AB slot. The next Delta on the board. Sellers recently .ship that hits the board will prob­ made a couple of fast trips to the ably have him aboard for its next Far East and Vietnam as bosun aboard the Andrew Jackson. trip. George Bales, who last sailed Seafarer Dick Grew is a native aboard the Del Aires as deck of Tampa but does most of his maintenance, is also looking for a sailing from New Orleans. Right suitable deck job. now he's looking for a good stew­ We also nave some engine de­ ard department billet and will take partment oldtimers here between the first such job that comes along. ships right now and ready to ship His last voyage was aboard the out. Jack Groen last sailed to Alcoa Ranger as a messman. Vietnam aboard the Minot Vic­ AB Jame.s Christian's last ship tory and is waiting for an outwardwas the Hastings. Christian has a bound slot. Daniel Brownnon has preference for the North Euro­ his FED again after an illness and pean run, but admits that he is raring to go anywhere on any­ doesn't particularly enjoy weath­ thing. ering the North Atlantic gales in A nice chief cook's slot is on the the wintertime. A native of Mem­ mind of Seafarer James Naylor. phis, Christian has been sailing out Just off the Fort Hoskins, Naylor, of New Orleans for many years. who has been an SIU member Seafarer Frank Hickox prefers since the Union's inception, wants heading south when hfe goes to to ship out again as soon as he sea, and South America is his can. The same goes for Claude usual destination. His latest trip Hollings, whose last ship was the was as oiler aboard the Finn Vic­ Alcoa Commander on which he tory. Hickox usually sails as elec­ trician, but has taken to sailing as sailed as night cook and baker. Twelfth Annua! Louisiana AFL-CiO Convention Meets in State Capitol BATON ROUGE, La.—A wide variety of maritime and general labor issues on both the state and national levels were acted upon by delegates to the recent Twelfth Annual Convention of the Louisiana AFL-CIO, which met here on April 10-13. In all, 339 organizations were represented at the four-day meeting by the 914 regular delegates and 153 representatives of 81 international unions. Also on hand were well over 3,500 guests. .Speakers included Louisiana AFL-CIO President Victor Bussie; Louisiana Governor John J. McKeithen; Senator Russel B. Long; and Representative Hale Boggs, among others. Seafarers International Union representatives to the session in­ cluded SIU vice-president Lindsey Williams and New Orleans port agent Buck Stephens. Several resolutions of impor­ tance to the American maritime industry were adopted at the meet­ ing. These included resolutions: • Supporting pending legisla­ tion designed to help revitalize the Discussing resolutions to be voted upon at the 12th Annual Con­ U.S. merchant marine, including vention of the Louisiana AFL-CIO are (clockwise from lower left): an independent Maritime Admin­ Larry Roberts Sr. of Boilermakers Local 37: Victor Bussie, Louisiana istration, modernization of the do­ State AFL-CIO President: SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams* mestic fleet. Congressional au­ Morty Kressner of the SIU: and Charles Richardson, MEBA District 2. thorization for Maritme Adminis­ tration funds, denying U.S. car­ • Voicing strong opposition to goes to foreign-built ships. Fed­ consumer education and protec­ tion. and placed full support be­ the issuance by many states of tax eral support for nuclear-powered hind the pending Truth-in-Lend- exempt industrial bonds as a lure merchant ship development. for industrial plants — many of • Opposing any foreign build­ ing legislation. • Urging passage of the Situs which are relocating in an attempt ing of American-flag ships. Picketing bill now pending in the to avoid long-standing contracts • Opposing a move by some House. with unions in other areas. international .shipping interests to remove licensed radio officers from some ocean going vessels. • Callmg for modernization of the U.S. naval establishment to bring about a more powerful U.S. naval fleet and more effective col­ lective bargaining in U.S. naval shipyards. Six More Veteran Seafarers Join Growing Pension Roster Other Actions On other issues. Convention delegates adopted resolutions: • Calling for a step-up in the pace of the War on Poverty. • Urging passage of longneeded increases in Social Secu­ rity benefits to the nation's elderly. • Calling for more effective Dierklng Champion Tug men's Hockey Team Sponsored by SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region, the "Tugmen's Hockey Team" (above), was champion of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan's City League Bantam Division Playoffs. Front row (1-r) are: D. Gallagher, T. Carlson, D. Craven, G. Payment, D. Keiper, J. Stack, S. Sad­ ler, M. Beatty, R. Atkins, and S. Perry. Back row includes: J. Ruelle, coach M. Streeter, H. Law­ rence, S. Bata, R. Kaunisto, G. Sullivan, B. Waggoner, Manager F. Zimmerman, and IBU rep. J. Bernard. Turkington Mohat Austria Six Seafarers have been added to the growing SIU pension list recently. The lastest addition to the pension ranks include Herbert Dierking, John Turkington, Ghee Mohat, Ray Austria. Walter Coleman and Kenneth Hayes. Herbert Dierking joined the SIU in the port of New York and sailed in the deck dept. He was born in New Jersey and lives in Staten Island, N. Y., with his wife, Edna. Dierking was last employed on tugboats operated by the B cS: O Railroad in New York City. John Turkington sailed as oiler and joined the SIU in the port of Hayes New York. A native of New Jer­ sey, he now lives in New Orleans. Turkington's last ship was the Seamar. Manila, the Philippines, Austria Chec Mohat joined the SIU in last sailed on the Iberville. the port of New York. A native Walter Coleman joined the SIU of the Philippines. Mohat sailed in Mobile and sailed as a cook. as AB and bosun. He lives in Seafarer Coleman lives in Mobile Bellville, New Jersey, with his with his wife Ella Mae. Cole.nan wife, Mary. His last ship was the last sailed on the Carroll Victory. Cuba Victory. Kenneth Hayes sailed as a stew­ Ray Austria sailed as chief cook ard and joined the union in Se­ and baker. He joined the SIU in attle, where he lives with his wife, Wilmington, Calif., where he lives Mae. A native of Australia, Hayes with his wife, Connie. Born in last sailed on the Belgium Victory. �Page Six April 28, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Refutes McNamara Charges April 8 to April 21, 1967 MA Report Cites Marltlme's Contributions to Viet Sealift DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals WASHINGTON—The 1966 Annual Report, released recently by the Maritime Administration, totally refutes statements made by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara to the effect that American commercial shipping ^ companies are not doing their Nearly one-half of the entire utmost to aid the U.S. Govern­ U.S.-flag tramp ship fleet is en­ ment's Vietnam sealift because gaged in meeting Vietnam mili­ they are more interested in profits tary supply requirements the re­ port points out. The report than in aiding their nation. The report makes clear the showed that on July 1, 1966, 136 manner in which their full sup­ privately-owned ships were under port of U.S. Vietnam sealift needs charter to the military, 111 of which were operated by unsubsiis placing immense financial and economic strain on American dized companies. Port commercial shipping companies. The reactivation of over 100 Boston The report shows that because ships from the Reserve Fleet to New York ... of their full commitment to the supplement the existing AmericanPhiladelphia . Baltimore ... Vietnam sealift, these companies: flag merchant fleet capacity cost Norfolk • Have lost net revenues of the Government about $49 mil­ Jacksonville .. about $32 million. lion in reactivation costs, the re­ Tampa Mobile • Have lost some 3.5 million port notes. New Orleans . measurement tons of commercial It further points out that despite Houston cargoes. Wilmington .. plans for increased services and • Have lost over 200 commer­ new ships, the competitive stand­ San Francisco Seattle cial sailings because of their ing of the U.S. merchant marine Totals chartering of vessels to carry sup­ in the world continued to decline, plies to Vietnam. and the share of U.S. cargo car­ • Have not been able to carry ried by U.S. ships continued to the 50 percent of Governmentsponsored agricultural exports to be "distressingly low." Port Even the liners on regular runs, which they are entitled by law. Boston • Have not been able to carry which had increased their par­ New York Philadelphia their legal share of Inter-Ameri­ ticipation somewhat in 1964, de­ Baltimore can Development Bank-sponsored clined again in 1965, the report Norfolk cargoes. said. Jacksonville THE INQUIRIKG SEAFARER Question: When you have a va­ cation, how do you like to spend your time? Steve Edelman: I enjoy travel­ ing on my vacation. I particularly enjoy the Scandi­ navian countries and would like to see them again. I hope to visit the West Indies soon. I've been to Cen­ tral America and now I'm looking forward, to seeing .some countries in South America. I don't find that sailing makes me lose interest in traveling. Juan Morales: I like to relax, take it easy and visit my old friends. I can usuI'iP ally find some old buddies at the un­ ion hall. Some times I go to De­ troit. a city I like very much. I try to see some things I haven't seen be­ fore. Wherever I go, travel is a great educational experience. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle totals All Groups Class A Class B 2 6 27 65 1 8 40 9 8 11 8 3 4 2 8 6 40 23 26 34 16 6 25 46 23 29 161 315 TOTAL SHIPPED Class A Class B Class C 1 1 1 41 30 19 3 3 5 33 13 2 6 4 3 5 4 13 3 2 5 16 11 1 22 26 7 28 18 15 2 5 15 33 25 .53 21 20 24 214 162 163 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B 16 3 221 73 29 7 102 39 19 19 16 3 9 6 78 14 139 61 165 102 40 2 50 4 36 2 920 335 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 0 1 35 37 4 4 13 20 7 4 2 7 1 1 17 7 30 43 23 34 8 7 16 61 18 12 166 246 TOTAL SHIPPED AU Class A Class B Class C 0 1 3 30 33 36 4 6 11 20 6 23 6 2 2 5 6 8 1 0 4 14 2 6 7 25 35 12 22 19 20 3 4 73 19 33 23 9 19 192 160 200 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 0 3 90 149 26 17 39 57 24 16 6 3 3 2 19 29 91 55 83 84 24 2 42 55 19 2 380 .560 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 1 1 36 12 7 3 28 7 2 11 4 0 1 1 9 3 38 17 16 13 12 0 34 13 18 6 206 87 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 2 27 13 23 3 3 11 20 15 4 1 6 5 3 1 16 0 0 0 11 8 1 33 28 9 14 12 11 4 1 10 20 13 82 17 9 33 154 109 207 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 2 155 37 7 6 58 34 14 25 10 0 7 3 43 11 114 74 113 73 20 6 4 4 15 2 563 277 i®' I i 1 Strong Maritime Legislation Gets Solid Bi-Partisan Support (Continued from page 3) of subsidized lines and the major I maritime laborHe noted that Congress was oil companies while it destroys Robert E. Mayer suggested that becoming increasingly impatient the unsubsidized fleets," McKay funds desired by Transportation at having to wait more than two warned. .Secretary Boyd to upgrade the years for President Johnson's Praising maritime labor's deter­ re.serve fleet would be better spent promised "new policy for the mined fight to revitalize the Amer­ on new construction. The addi­ Larry Wyatt: I find that I lose merchant marine." He also sug­ ican maritime industry. Congress­ tional funds alone could boost — — interest in travel, so when I have gested that about half of the $2 man Wilson warned his listeners annual subsidized ship construc­ a vacation, I gen­ billion being sought by the De­ against falling for the Govern­ tion to 25 or 30 new vessels, he Gregory Bass: I like to catch erally visit my fense Department for the con­ ment's policy of "divide and con­ estimated. up on what's been going on around friends in other struction of Fast Deployment quer" with regard to maritime. Joseph Kahn attacked many of the union hall, Logistic Ships would be better "This is particularly true today, parts of the coun­ Boyd's proposals and offered a meet old pals I try or go home to spent on upgrading the regular when some segments of maritime six-point alternative approach to haven't seen for management are .so hungry to aid maritime. Kahn demanded Baltimore. On merchant fleet. awhile and relax "These funds alone would be protect their own special inter­ that foreign built ships continue one recent vaca­ and enjoy myself. tion, I spent the sufficient to start us on correcting ests, that they are willing to en­ to be barred from U.S. domestic I find that after time going to the our current block obsolescence danger the future of the entire trades and also called for; elimi­ sailing for a few industry," Wilson said. "I'm talk­ nation of third flag carriers from SIU Lifeboat problem," he said. years I've seen Speakers at other MTD meet­ ing ahout those segments of man­ most places, but I .School to get my lifeboat ticket. ings in Washington included Ma­ agement that are willing to sell hauling government-generated cargoes; forbidding MSTS from still enjoy travel­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associ­ out—on the question of maritime using foreign-flag tonnage; estab­ ing on my vacation. ation District 2 President Ray­ independence—on the question of lishment of tax exempt construc­ mond T. McKay; Congressman building abroad—on the question tion reserves for non-subsidized Charles H. Wilson (D-Calif.); of an adequate merchant fleet— operators; a requirement that one em Waddell: I just like to re­ Robert Slaughter: I stay home Western Shipbuilding Association just to protect their own sub­ half of licensed oil imports move lax and take it easy on my vaca­ with my wife. She's expecting a President Robert E. Mayer; Jo­ sidies," he continued. on American-flag tankers; a firm tions. In the win­ baby and I like to seph Kahn, chairman of the Wilson indicated his belief that injunction against any foreign ter, I sometimes be home when I board of SlU-contracted Seatrain "the road to maritime supremacy building of U.S. ships. go to a ski resort. can. Sometimes, I Lines and Hudson Waterways; still lies in the direction of com­ Representative Edwards lashed I also enjoy tak­ I go up to the lakes and Congressman Jack Edwards plete independence for the Mari­ out strongly against the Adminis­ ing little trips up­ area of Maine to (R-Ala.), member of the House time Administration," and pre­ tration's recent decision to lay up state. Mostly, I Merchant Marine Committee. visit my mother. dicted strong Congressional sup­ the nuclear ship Savannah, charg­ like to take in a I don't really feel McKay also attacked Trans­ port for pending legislation call­ ing that "it does not seem like real good restau­ like traveling portation Boyd's proposals to ing for the creation of an inde­ rant and visit much when I get build American ships abroad. To pendent MARAD annual Con­ good economy on the part of the some theatres. home from a voy­ allow the foreign building that gressional authorization for the Executive Branch of the Govern­ You miss them after a very long age. I prefer to catch up with my Boyd proposed would "benefit maritime industry, and other pro­ ment to take this action," Ed­ family and friends. only the interests of a handful posed legislation supported by ward noted. trip at sea. �mm April 28, 1967 EmployerWage-HourChiseling On Rise, Labor Dept. Reports WASHINGTON—Complaints of employer violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act increased substantially in February and March, the first two months of the higher minimum wages and broader cover­ age provided by the 1966 amendment to the act, the Labor Dept. has reported. Complaints filed in February were up 36 percent over the filings for the same month of 1966—from 1,885 to 2,572. March complaints rose 48 percent—from 2,216 in 1966 to 3,275 this year. For the two months, the increase was from 4,101 complaints to 5,847 for an over-all rise of 43 percent. The rising number of complaints coincides with a nationwide drive by the AFL-CIO for full enforcement of the law. In a letter to federation central bodies, AFL-CIO President George Meany pointed out that the Labor Dept. "has never had enough in­ spectors to do the job" and "it is up to us to help." He called on every central body to set up a wage-hour enforcement committee, offer its services to all workers especially the unorganized, help them bring their complaints to wage-hour investigators and press for prompt action, keep tabs on the outcome of all cases, and be alert to unnecessary compromises that give the worker only a portion of the wages due him. The 1966 FLSA amendments, effective last Feb. 1, gave protection to 9 million additional workers for the first time and provided higher minimums at stated intervals for 41.4 million workers in 1.9 million U.S. business establishments. Newly covered workers must be paid at least $1 an hour and 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for more than 44 hours of work a week, unless specifically exempted. Next Feb. 1 the minimum rises to $1.15 an hour, with overtime pay required after 42 hours of work a week. Thereafter it goes up 15 cents a year until farm workers reach $1.30 and other workers $1.60. Workers covered by the law before Feb. 1 now must be paid at least $1.40 an hour, plus overtime for work beyond 40 hours a week. Their minimum will rise to $1.60 an hour beginning Feb. 1, 1968. Some 11 million workers still are not protected by the law. These include most workers, domestics, and those in firms with annual sales of less than $250,000. The inclusion of state school and hospital employees has been chal­ lenged in court tests brought by Maryland and other states. The AFI-CIO asked a three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court in Baltimore to throw out Maryland's suit, designed to prevent enforce­ ment of federal standards as they apply to state and city employees. Twenty-three other states joined Maryland in its attack on the 1966 amendments. The AFL-CIO brief noted that the courts have repeatedly held that regulation of wages and hours may be applied to so-called "local" employers, including retail and service industries. The brief also cited a declaration of policy in the wage-hour law holding that "labor con­ ditions detrimental" to minimum standards "necessary for health, effi­ ciency and general well-being" may spread and perpetuate such con­ ditions in several states and lead to "labor disputes burdening and obstructing commerce. Vincente T. Ximenes of Albu­ querque, N. M., deputy director of the Agency for International De­ velopment mission in Panama, has been appointed by President John­ son to one of two vacancies on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ximenes won the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving in the Army Air Force, was a research economist and in­ structor at the University of New Mexico, served on the Democratic National Committee staff and joined the AID in 1965 as a mem­ ber of its Ecuador mission. The Painters named William A. Duval of San Jose, Calif., as di­ rector of apprentice training, suc­ ceeding the late Carl Griffin. Du­ val has been a teacher of trade training and faculty member at San Jose City College. He served also as secretary of his union's statewide apprenticeship and train­ ing committee, and consultant for the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The AFL-CIO has published a second volume of determinations by the impartial umpires under the federation's intecnal disputes plan covering the years 1964-65. An earlier volume covered the Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG years 1962-63. An index digest to the texts of the determinations for all four years accompanies the new volume. The material has been published for the use and information of AFL-CIO affili­ ates. Copies of the 1964-65 vol­ ume and the index digest are avail­ able from the AFL-CIO Pamphlet Division at $5 per set. The vol­ umes will not be sold separately. However, there are some copies of the texts of the 1962-63 decisions still available at $2.50 per copy. <|>- The President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped has just issued a "Guide to the National Parks and Monuments for Handicapped Tourists"—a di­ rectory of 200 tourist attractions in the national park system. The book tells whether parks and mon­ uments are accessible to those who have difficulty in walking. It tells those in wheelchairs whether they can expect steps, narrow door­ ways, inaccessible toilets and other barriers. Cardiac patients, and those affected by high altitudes, are given elevations and trail grades. Single free copies are available from the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, Washington, D. C. 20210. "A Brand New Ball Game"! ''A Moral Obligation" It has been said that once its time has come, no force on earth can prevent an idea from being bom. It appears that the same could be said for the organization of the nation's farm workers. Their time has come. The recpnt trail-blazing agreement between till AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Union and the giant DiGiorgio Corp. in California is perhaps the best proof of this contention. For years, DiGiorgio was the implacable foe of the organization of its farm worker employees. Wealthy, powerful, enjoying the SI pport of local and national government on many levels, the company successfully block­ ed every attempt of its employees to organize and improve their condition through collec­ tive bargaining. The same opposition to the organization of farm workers held true for other growers, big and small, all across the nation. But the workers persisted through the years, and now, one by one, the growers are caving in. Farm workers are winning the Consensus! Bi-partisan Congressional support is grow­ ing rapidly for maritime labor's campaign to rescue the American merchant marine from the alarming deterioration brought about by years of official neglect by the Government. Senators and Representatives on both sides of the political fence are stating, in increasingly unequivocable terms, their dis­ appointment with the Administration's fail­ ure to formulate and present its long-awaited "new policy toward maritime." More and more Congressmen of both political parties are expressing their alarm at the danger to which the continuing deterioration of the American merchant fjget is exposing the na­ tion, and the apparent inability of those human dignity and decent wages and work­ ing conditions that have been denied them for so long. Some important victories have already been won. Many more will be won in the near future. The time has come for the American farm worker to take his rightful place in our society, and no force on earth can now stop him. AFL-CIO Director of Organization Wil­ liam L. Kircher stated the issue very clearly recently, when he noted that there is a "moral obligation upon all of us" to help redress the long-standing grievances of these people who have contributed so much to the health, welfare, and prosperity of this nation, yet have gotten almost nothing in return. Perhaps this is why the time has now come for the emancipation of the farm worker. The moral obligation of every man, woman and child in the United States has grown so great toward them that they can no longer be denied. Government administrators responsible for maintaining a strong American merchant marine to come up with a realistic program to achieve that end. Among the maritime proposals now enjoy­ ing bi-partisan support in both houses of Congress are the establishment of an inde­ pendent Maritime Administration, Congres­ sional authorization of maritime funds, and a vastly increased merchant ship construc­ tion program. The battle for a revitalized Americanflag merchant marine has been a long, hard one, and is by no means yet over. But the tide of support is growing daily and now is the time when we must redouble our efforts and see this fight through to victory. �1 Facfs Union Members Should Know m Why Labor Supports A Stronger Social Security Program I IfM- Sir f 11;.'';.'. ^k: W' H;5- ^J^HE stronger Social Security program pending be•* jore the Congress is of major importance to all American citizens. The AFL-CIO is spearheading the campaign for Congressional enactment of these proposals for in­ creased benefits. The trade union effort is aimed at arousing the interest and support of the citizenry in every community throughout the United States. Labor's campaign to enlist community interest and support in stronger Social Security u kicked off last month in a series of highly successful rallies in major U. S. cities. The new concept of Social Security is designed to help not only the ever-increasing number of senior citi­ zens in the U.S. but qualified younger persons as well. Workers in the prime of life who become totally disabled will be provided for. Widows and children under 18 will receive much needed financial aid for subsistence and education if the wage earner dies. Existing benefits to retirees will be increased, thus lessening the burden shared by many adult children of the aged. Medical care will be extended. The advantages are wide and varied. Union members should bear in mind that the bene­ fits under the federal Social Security system are in addi­ tion to those that they enjoy under their various union welfare and pension plans. To help our readers understand what the proposed stronger Social Security bill will do for them, the SEA­ FARERS LOG is reprinting on the.se pages a series of questions and answers prepared by the AFL-CIO So­ cial Security Department. rt \m. »i-„i I'S I Q: The papers say the President is asking for an "average" 20 percent increase in Social Security pen­ sions. Who would actually get how much? A; Every retirement benefit would be raised at least 15 percent. The biggest proportionate increases would go to the 2.5 million retirees who now get only the minimum of $44 a month ($66 for a couple). These minimums would become $70 and $105. Also, the minimums for retirees who were covered for 25 years or more of their working lives would rise to $100 for an individual and $ 150 for a couple. The special benefits for persons 72 or older who never qualified for Social Security pensions—a provi­ sion adopted along with medicare in 1965—would be $50 rather than $35 a month ($75 instead of $52.50 for a couple). And another 200,000 persons would be added to the 900,000 eligible for such benefits. For other pensioners—the vast majority—the basic increase would be 15 percent. Unless you're in one of the categories listed above, that's what you'd get. Q. Can you tell me In simple terms—not in a lot of tables—how much we're going to pay for this? A: Let's just look at the next three years. You are now paying 4.4 percent in Social Security taxes on everything you earn, up to $6,600 a year. Under the present law, the rate will go up to 4.9 percent in 1969. The new proposals would raise your tax rate to 5 percent (instead of 4.9 percent) in 1969. But before that—next year, in 1968—it would increase the earn­ ings base to $7,800. This would only affect those who earn more than $6,600 a year. It would mean that they would have Social Security taxes deducted for more pay periods, until their earnings exceed $7,800. In 1970, the earnings base would be raised again, to $9,000. In the same way, this would affect only those earning more than $7,800. So much for the big picture. Now for the dollars and cents. Let's say you earn $3.50 an hour—$7,000 a year. In 1968, the President's proposals would cost you an extra $17.60. If you still earn $7,000 in 1969, the higher tax rate will add another $42. But $35 of this is already sched­ uled; only $7 would be added by the proposed improve­ ments. So by 1969, then, you would pay $59.60 more on a $7,000 income than you're paying this year—slightly over $1 a week. But more than half ($35) is coming anyway. The improvements would cost you only $24.60, less than 500 a week. Here's how to estimate your own added taxes: If you make less than $6,600 a year, you'll pay 600 more on each $100 you earn, beginning in 1969—a maximum of $39.60 a year. That's the bottom. If you make more'than $9,000 a year, you'll pay $52.80 more in 1968; $99.60 more in 1969 and $159.60 more in 1970. That's the top. Remember that most of this tax increase is already written into law. The new bill would amount to only 100 on each $ 100 of earnings. (The President's proposals include tax rate and earn­ ings-base projections as far ahead as 1989. But since the Social Security System will undoubtedly be re­ examined and revised long before then, these long-range figures are not really relevant.) Bear in mind that you're not just paying for a retire­ ment program. You're paying for a Social Security package that includes many other benefits. Q: You mention "other benefits" in the package. Like what? A: To start with, there's medicare for the aged. That's part of the package. And as most Americans came to realize during the campaign for medicare, it provides financial protection for the young by meeting the medical costs of the old. (The President proposes to extend medicare benefits to those who are drawing disability payments under Social Security or the Rail­ road Retirement Act, even though they're under 65— about 1.5 million persons, all told. He also suggests some other improvements. But the proposed changes can easily be absorbed by the higher wage base. Next, there's the disability insurance mentioned above. Social security benefits are payable to all those covered by the system, regardless of age, if they are totally unable to work for a year or more; a lifetime income if catastrophe strikes. And there are family allowances. A worker who was disabled at an early age could draw as much as $78,000 to support his family, even at present benefit rates. Then there's protection for your survivors, often overlooked. A lump-sum death benefit, and monthly payments to your widow and dependent children. That's Social Security in the best sense of the word, and it's part of the package, too. A widow with two small chil­ dren could collect more than $65,000—again, at pres­ ent levels. Many youngsters have had a chance to finish school and go to-college because Social Security pro- vided a basic income for their fatherless family. Too little is said about this immensely important aspect of Social Security. Very few young husbands are able to provide against their own sudden death. They are paying the day-to-day costs, buying and furnishing a house, immersed in current problems. Yet the young are also mortal. Social Security prevents a tragedy for one from becoming a disaster for all. Q: Even so, it looks to me like I'll be paying 5 percent of everything I earn, by any reasonable esti­ mate, no matter how much my wages go up. Couldn't I bqy myself just as much protection from a private insurance company for that kind of money? A: No. A number of right-wing columnists, and many honest but uninformed persons, are spreading this story, but it just isn't so. Let's try to put the facts in focus. A young man of (say) 25, just entering the work­ force, could not buy, for the amount he pays in Social Security taxes, a private annuity policy that would pay . as much as the present Social Security retirement bene­ fit 40 years later. This will continue to be true, for as taxes rise, so will benefits. This young man could buy a private policy that would pay about 25 percent more than present Social Security • retirement benefits IF he could add the employer's equal tax payment to his own. That's a very big IF, and it's not the only one. To maintain his private policy, the young man would need to have 40 uninterrupted years of earnings high enough to pay the premiums. Social Security, in 0<tntrast, absorbs periods of layoff, unemployment and wage . cuts. A worker can earn maximum benefits over a 10year period. But that's only part of the story. • The private policy would set a fixed, dollar benefit payable on maturity; Social Security benefits have gone ' up periodically in the past and are sure to rise in the future. • The private policy would cover retirement income only, except for some insurance provision in the event of death. It would not include (at this price) any dis­ ability coverage, much less medicare. Except for a flat life insurance pajmient, it would offer nothing to survi­ vors, as described above. This kind of protection could not be bought at any price, much less twice a worker's Social Security tax. To cite only one reason. Social Security (unlike private insurance companies) does not need to show a profit, and pays its executives by government rather than by executive-suite standards. There are other considerations: • As a practical matter, how would a worker latch . on to the money the employer now pays in Social Security taxes on his behalf? • How many young workers would actually set' aside -the equivalent of Social Security taxes if left to their own devices? The second point is perhaps the most persuasive. Social Security came into being during the Great De­ pression, which followed a period of great prosperity. Many of the elderly who most desperately needed oldage pensions in the depression had, during the previous decade, ample or even excessive incomes, from which , they could theoretically have made themselves secure for life. Vast numbers thought they had done exactly that, but they were undone by a collapse of the private " economy which few thought possible. Social Security draws on the resources of the whole community—workers and employers alike—to make sure that, in the public interest and for the benefit of all, every employed person has a measure of security in his old age, or in the event of his untimely death or disability. This not only protects the improvident and the unlucky; it protects the prudent against unfore­ seeable disasters. No private insurance can do that. Q: Sure, benefits will increase over the years. So will the "premiums"— the taxes we pay. You can see that from this year's proposals. Why don't we just put in a cost-of-living escalator on Social Security benefits—to keep them on a par with prices? A: There is nothing wrong with the principle of an escalator arrangement if it is properly applied. But an escalator should not be used as a way of keeping in­ adequate benefits in the same place. The AFL-CIO believes that basic benefits should be raised by 50 per­ cent quite apart from escalator provisions. Also, an escalator clause should take into considera­ tion living standards as well as living costs. If the gen­ eral standard of American life rises, aside from prices, that of retirees and other Social Security beneficiaries should rise as well. This doesn't rule out an escalator right now—as long . as it's agreed that basic increases are also needed. Q: But let's say I'm 35 or 40 years away from retireiiienL I'll pay the money aU those years, hut I won't get any more benefits than somebody who only paid 10 years at the same rate. Is that fair? A: In one sense, no; in another sense, yes. Let's look. The proposals now before Congress would set a spe­ cial, hi^er minimum benefit for retirees who had paid Social Security taxes for 25 years or more. That's a first attempt to meet the problem. However, if you're lucky enough to live to 65, and to have earned the maximum tax base for all those years, you shouldn't really resent it. You might have bought a rlife insurance policy at 25 or 30, and paid the premiums over the same period. You would be happy to reach 65, but you would lose the game. You would have won— in dollar terms—if you had died 20 years earlier. Every insurance system is based on averages and probabilities, including Social Security. There is no way of guaranteeing that every player will get back more than he put in, or even as much. But your chances are infinitely greater under Social Security. First, you are only putting up half your bet; the em­ ployer is matching you. Second, there are more ways you can win. If you live to 65 you have the pension. If you die earlier you have the death benefit and survivors' support. If you're disabled before 65, or sick afterwards, you also collect. Sure, in any kind of insurance program, public or private, some will pay more than they collect. But the odds are better with Social Security. Q: Just the same, H seems to me that the big thing these days is the <dd folks—medicare, bigger retire­ ment checks and all that I'm not against helping die old people, hut aren't we going a little too far? A: No, we're not; even from the standpoint of the very young, if they took a good, clear look at the facts. Congress was made aware of the urgency of President Johnson's bill to increase social security payments by the enthusiastic rallies sponsored by the AFL-CIO throughout the nation. Here, SlU President Paul Hall addresses a large crowd in the New Orleans SlU hall. Sure, Social Security has generally been discussed in terms of the old folks, and some young people may be fed up with it. But actually, it's a young people's pro­ gram, too. Let's start with the young and move up. Suppose one of the old folks gets sick. You'd be right there with all the help you could give, even though it killed you—and it might have, financially, until a couple of years ago. Not anymore, thanks to medicare. You might be stuck with the deductible but you'll get off easy. That's Social Security. Or you're driving home late one night and some nut with hot wheels knocks you into the branches. If you're just crippled, Social Security will keep you and your hopes alive; if you're dead. Social Security will take care of your wife and kids. But let's say you get old—and we all do. Inevitably you get the word—sorry about that, old boy, but you've had it. The pay checks stop right there. You'll join a great big club, in which there are mighty few millionaires. The average single member has a Social Security income of less than $1,000 a year; the average couple, about $1,700. Do you think that's "too far"? Do you think an in­ crease of 15 percent or 20 percent—or even 50 percent —would be "too far"? Would you like to live on this kind of income? Q; I'm not all that worried. My folks have a union pension plan and so do I. Don't most people have something else besides Social Security to protect them? A: No. If you do, and your folks do, you belong to a very fortunate minority. Only 15 percent of those presently retired have any sort of private pension income. The other 85 percent depend on Social Security alone. True, the figures will change for the better. About 30 percent of the present labor force is covered by some sort of private pension arrangement. In another 15 or 20 years, this will show up in the pension statistics. But that will still leave 70 percent with nothing but Social Security. Besides, most of the private pension plans aren't all that plush. Those in the highly-organized, high-wage, highly-profitable industries pay substantial benefits. Many others do not. The plain fact is that the great majority of retirees have no income except Social Security, and—because Social Security benefits are too low—very many of them are desperately poor. Pensions have been raised only twice since 1954. The 1958 increase did not even restore the buying power lost since 1954. The 1958 in­ crease did not even restore the buying power lost since 1954; and the 1965 increase did not even restore the buying power lost since 1958. The two raises left re­ tirees worse off than they had been a decade earlier. Younger workers may not feel like shedding tears for the aged, but consider just one statistic. About a third of the aged don't have a telephone, because they can't afford it. How would you like that, come 65? Q: But this tax thing still hugs me. Under the in­ come tax, the more you make, the higher rate you pay. But everybody pays the same rate on Social Security, even the millionaires. Do you think that's right? A: No, it's not—^but it's not as unfair as it sounds. The benefit formulas are arranged to pay more, in pro­ portion, to those vrith the lowest earnings. So while the lower-paid are taxed proportionately more when they're working, they get a bigger break when they col­ lect. Also, the higher wage base will bring in more money from the better-paid, which will help a little. However, you still have a point. The present setup dates back to the Great Depression, when there was an urgent need to provide some sort of income to the aged, ri^t away. No matter what kind of insurance system 1 U 1;%'*^^"''- - was set «p, they wouldn't have anything much in the way of credits; so everyone else paid a little more to make up the actuarial difference. This may seem pretty peculiar to later generations, raised in an affluent society. But 30 years ago, younger workers were more than willing to pay more than their share so that the elderly would have a chance to live out"their lives in dignity and independence. By now, of course, this problem is mostly behind us, but the debt remains. And so eventually the Social Se­ curity system should be enriched by a contribution from the general revenues of the federal government, which are collected more nearly according to the ability to pay. But that's down the road a bit. Meanwhile, the system as it stands gives you the nation's best chance to come out a winner. And the odds will get better as time goes on. Q; Let's look down the road a little farther. There's going to he a push for higger pensions, for ex­ panded medicare—maybe covering everyone—and all the rest. Who's going to pay for that? A: To a great degree, you are. Let's not make any bones about that. You want a secure old age, not lavish, but with enough money to live decently. It has to be paid for, one way or another; partly, perhaps, with a company pension plan (using money you might otherwise have had in wages) and through Social Security (half paid for by a tax on employers—money you would be unlikely to get otherwise). You want some kind of protection against the un­ expected—death, disability, chronic illness—for your­ self and those you're responsible for. Only Social Security can do that job for the aged, and it does it better than anything you can buy anywhere else for anything close to the price. Yes, Social Security is going to get bigger. It's going to get more expensive. It's going to annoy you as you pay your share. But where could you get a better buy? Q: But seriously—where will it all end? A: We in the AFL-CIO hope it won't end until the Social Security concept in the United States catches up with and surpasses the rest of the world. Of all the free, western nations—the lands of our forefathers, the creators of our national culture—we are the most laggard in social welfare, in caring for the aged, the ill and the deprived. In part this is because we Americans set so high a price on personal self-sufficiency and freedom of op­ portunity; "any boy can become President" and all that. Yet the concept of adequate social welfare does not conflict with the American ideal, but rather comple­ ments it. "Any boy can become President" if he has a fair chance. In today's society this mean< adequate food, adequate housing and adequate education. This chance must be open to the children of the poor widow and the young offspring of the retiree. If West Germany can spend 17 percent of its gross national product; Belgium, 14.4 percent; Britain, 11 percent; Ireland, 8.9 percent, for social welfare, surely the United States can do better than 7 percent. In cold fact we Americans not only do poorly by the indigent, the aged and the ill; we do poorly in protect­ ing the young against the burden of the old. This is not just faulty in principle but short-sighted in practice. For all our sakes, let us do better �Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG High Court Upholds Building Unions' Position In Prefahrication Dispute WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that strikes to enforce contract clauses that forbid employers from bringing prefabricated materials onto the job site are not prohibited by the "secondary boycott" and "hot cargo" amendments to the National Labor Relations Act. In two 5-to-4 decisions, the high court upheld the legal right clauses barring the use of prefab­ workers' dispute is with their own of labor unions to block auto­ ricated materials, the decision was employer and not with the sub­ contractor. mation of members' jobs and said of particular importance. key Taft-Hartley and LandrumThe court also held that the The legality of these "work Griffin amendments to the NLRA preservation agreements" has been prefabricated materials are not were not meant to deny workers upheld by the National Labor "hot cargo," which is generally the right to strike to prevent em­ Relations Board and they have defined as material produced by ployers from subcontracting work prevented the use of pre-finished companies in dispute with their to outside companies that would materials that would abolish on- own workers or by non-union use machines to do the work. the-job work traditionally done by shops. Decision Reversed Reading the majority opinion. hand. Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., The majority opinions centered Certain lower courts, however, said: "Before we say that Con­ have held that such provisions on the carpenters' contract in gress meant to strike from work­ were "hot cargo" clauses outlawed which the employers promised no ers' hands the economic weapons under the 1959 Landrum-Griffin carpenter would be required to traditionally used against their .Act which amended the national work on prefabricated materials. employers' efforts to abolish their labor law to prohibit pacts to Three contractors subsequently jobs, that meaning should plainly "cease ffem handling the products inherited a job calling for pre­ appear." of any other employer." In some fabricated doors and ordered 3,other cases, strikes to enforce 600 of them. The carpenters re­ The two cases decided involved these provisions have been held fused to hang the doors, the doors a contract between Carpenters to be "secondary boycotts" pro­ were sent back, and the door Union and a group of contrac­ tors in Philadelphia and an agree­ hibited in 1947 by the Taft-Hart­ manufacturer claimed it had been the victim of a "hot cargo" con­ ment in Houston between the ley Act. Asbestos Workers and heating In its definitive decision of tract. The U.S. Court of Appeals contractors. April 17, the Supreme Court held sided with the door manufacturer For the building construction that a strike to enforce a work and the higher body reversed that industry, where unions have al­ pre.servation agreement is not a decision. ways bargained for contract secondary boycott because the In the Houston asbestos case, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of a lower court which upheld a contract provision under which workers refused to use pre­ fabricated material for placing insulation around pipes. Chief Justice Earl Warren and Justices Abe Fortas, Byron White by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative and John M. Harlan concurred California AFL-CIO leader Thomas L. Pitts has recently warned with Brennan in the majority labor union members against Governor Ronald Reagan's most rulings. Dissenting were Justices Potter Stewart, Hugo Black, Wil­ recent ideas on labor relations. liam O. Douglas and Tom C. "The Reagan administration's legislative proposals to police Clark. internal union affairs," Pitts said, "clearly represents the attempt of a state government dominated by conservative business interests Brown in San Francisco, Pete to make mince meat of the trade Prevas is back in our area after union movement in California." an absence of almost two years. Following time out for a few San Francisco weeks vacation with his family Shipping continues to boom in here, Pete will be ready for an­ the port of San Francisco with other AB's job. the demand for AB's, oilers and FWT's particularly strong. WASHINGTON — Ship safety Seattle Paying off and signing on dur­ Shipping activity has been ex­ measures approved by the latest ing the last period were the Fenn cellent here during the last two International Convention for the Victory, Margaret Brown, Dela­ weeks and ail indications are that Safety of Life at Sea have been' unanimously ratified by the United ware, Pan Oceanic Faith, Minot it will continue that way. States Senate. Victory and the Ocean Wave. Eighty-eight attending Senators The Waiter Rice, Seatrain voted to pass the amendments Texas, Iberville and American following hearings before a Sen­ Victory were all in transit. ate Foreign Relations subcom­ Brother C. Ayer came out mittee. from Baltimore to catch the sec­ The amendments were prompt­ ond electrician's job on the Paned by two fires at sea that cost oceanic Faith. Also in from a total loss of 100 lives. One fire Baltimore was R. Kelly to make was aboard the Yarmouth Castle a Vietnam trip as FWT on the Harrison Slusser Fred Morris. in 1965 and the other aboard the Viking Princess in 1966. Wilmington The Cosmos Mariner, Anchor­ All nations which signed the Following two very good weeks age and Santore paid off and 1960 SOLAS Convention articles for shipping, the outlook for the signed on during the last period. will be bound by the new stipu­ coming period continues bright. The Rice Victory also crewed up. lations once they have been rati­ There are plenty of jobs for In transit were the Inger, Port- fied by two-thirds of the total FOWT's and plenty of slots are mar and Seattle. nations concerned. available for AB's and Cooks. Last aboard the Steel Seafarer Even if the amendments are Seven ships were in transit dur­ as Chief Electrician, Brother Wil­ not adopted internationally, all ing the past period and we had liam Slusser says he had a fine passenger ships plying in or out one pay off. trip but wanted to get off to spend of United States ports will, as a result of a Congressional measure Jim Rivers, one of our local some time with his family. Also taking a little rest after a passed just last year, be required pensioners, dropped by the hall to say hello to the boys and made good trip as Baker on the West­ to follow essentially the same re­ quirements. a contribution to the Maritime ern Hunter is M. W. Badger. Brother G. Harrison is waiting The Congressional law goes into Defense League. Jim says the League is something he is very for a year-long run on the first effect November 2, 1968, unless tanker to go. He last sailed as an the SOLAS amendments are en­ proud to be a part of. acted first. oiler on the Oceanic Wave. After paying off the Margaret The Pacific Coast Senate Ratifies SOLAS Ship Safety Ruling m. April 28, 1967 The Great Lakes by Fr«l Fam«i,S«cfrt«ry.TrMturtf,Qr»at Lakt The SIU Great Lakes District recently signed a contract with the Cement Transit Company, a subsidiary of Medusa Cement Corp., covering the company's cement carrier Medusa Challenger. The vessel, formerly the Alex. D. Chisholm, has been converted to a self-unloader with automated fire-hold and unloading equip­ ment. The ship will operate out of 5> also made a 50 day trip this Charlevoix, Michigan and service the ports of Chicago, Detroit and winter. Frankfort Toledo. The company expects to The Arthur K. Atkinson is now add two more vessels by 1970. We are still negotiating with in the Manitowoc Shipyard for its the Checker Cab Company in annual marine inspection. The Detroit. Contract talks are moving Grand Rapids has been leased slowly, and there is a possibility and is being operated by the Ann that we might have to call a strike Arbor Railroad Company for the in order to reach an agreement be­ next couple of months. When an cause the company refuses to re­ AB enters the hall he can pick the cognize the union shop and there company he wants to work for is no agreement on monetary mat­ and often he can pick the boat as ters as yet. Union negotiators are well. Detroit continuing their efforts however, Shipping in Detroit is still in hopes of reaching an agree­ booming and the shippmg board ment. is loaded with jobs. It looks like Chicago another great season. SIU organizers contacted PickWe just completed final nego­ ands-Mather, Interlake Steamship tiations with Roen Steamship Company crews at fitout and re­ Company, covering the crane ceived a gratifying welcome from operators aboard the barge Mar­ many of the men contacted. This quis Roen. The crane operators company will operate 15 vessels received an increase of 79 cents this season and pledge cards have per hour on the hourly rate, and been put aboard all vessels. In an additional 15 cents per hour Sturgeon Bay was the P-M ship on the crane rate. The company E. G. Grace, in Manitowoc the also agreed to pay the crane rate Frank Armstrong, in Milwaukee for handling hatches and beams, the Robert Hobson and the Walt­ which was not considered as part er Watson. Unfortunately the of the loading or unloading oper­ Frank Armstrong sailed one day ation in prior years. In all, this before our arrival in Manitowoc, was one of the highest increases but the reception from the other ever gained for seamen on the three vessels was very good in Great Lakes. "The crane operators the agent's opinion. will also be covered under the Most important, and mentioned SIU health,* welfare, and pension by these non-union sailors, was our plans. pension, hospital and welfare pro­ Ships up to 105 feet wide will gram—particularly the pension be able to go through the new program. Many of the P-M sailors Poe Lock when it opens in the have been asking our organizers Spring of 1968, the U.S. Army about the new Great Lakes Dis­ Corps of Engineers announced trict vacation plan and how it recently. The new lock will be one works. They were amazed to find of four on the American side of that a sailor does not have to sail the St. Marys River. on the same ship all season, or even with the same company in order to qualify for vacation bene­ fits. In addition, we have recently installed a diagnostic clinic in Sturgeon Bay and Alpena. They are most happy with the fact that while they are out on the Lakes STURGEON BAY—The latest working our contracted vessels, addition to the growing number their families will be taken care of. of SIU clinics has begun serving Seafarers and their families in Cleveland Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The The first SIU ship to leave the clinic is located at the Dorchester winter fleet here was the Otto and Beck Clinic, 1715 Rhode Reiss, followed very shortly after­ ksland. ward by the J. Morrow and Frank The facility will provide free Taplin. It was a tight squeeze diagnostic service to the many crewing them up, but we made it SIU Great Lakes District mem­ with style. Any rated man who bers, SIU Great Lakes Tug and comes in the door goes out as fast Dredgemen and SIU Inland Boat­ as he wants to—registered and men's Union members in the area shipped at the same time. With the as well as to their dependents. winter fleet gone, this port has SIU clinic facilities are already settled down to what we hope will available to Seafarers and their be a normal season. families in the Great Lakes ports Duluth of Buffalo, Duluth, Saulte Ste. Shipping officially opened in the Marie, Toledo, Superior, Wis., port of Duluth with the arrival Melvindale, and Alpina, Mich., of the J. C. Miller, Gartland and Cleveland. Steamship. Don. Piper, fireman, The system of SIU clinics was just returned from the West begun in 1957 with the opening Coast where he made a trip last­ of the first facility in New York. ing 50 days. Don says it was a Other union clinics are located in good trip and he will take another Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, during the coming winter. Dave Norfolk, Tampa, San Juan, Ponce, Jones, FOW, also returned from New Orleans, San Francisco, the West Coast recently where he Seattle, and San Pedro, Calif. New SIU Chm Facility Opens In Sturgeon Bay �April 28, 1967 Page Eleven SEAFARERS LOG Seatrain Delaware On the San Juan Run Jack Kennedy, ship's delegate on the Del Norte (Delta), reported that Watt Bloodworth, a wiper, was hospitalized in Santos, Brazil. "Bloodworth was given $50 from the ship's fund," after suffering "bad steam burns," Kennedy reported. Also hospitalized were Paul Stanley, wiper, and Bob Pitcher, who was hurt in ^ an accident A happy new addition has been totals SI2. Ridgeway said Sea­ ashore. Both men added to the Alcoa Voyager (Al­ farers were reminded to take care also received coa) according of the washing machine, turn it donations from to Meeting Secre­ off after using it and turn in their the ship's fund. tary D. B.Jordan. linen at the port of payoff. No "A big vote of A new coffee urn beefs or disputed overtime were thanks was given has been obtained reported. Kennedy for a job for crewmembers well done," Meet­ who want to make ing Chairman tea, cocoa, and of Ship's delegate Luke Ciamboli Andrew A. McCloskey reported. course, coffee. M. complimented the Seafarers on the Bill Kaiser, treasurer, stated that P. Cox, Meeting Jordan Meridian Victory after donations and deductions Chairman, writes (Waterman) for the ships fund totaled 98.86, while that parts have been received for the fine coopera­ Maurice Kramer, movie director, the repairing of the washing ma­ tion they showed reported that the movie fund is chine. B. B. Butler has been elec­ during the recent now up to $595.85. Seafarer Her- ted ships delegate. The payoff will voyage. No combe in New Orleans after a trip ble Mueller moved that the dona­ plainTs. everything that included stops in England tion for the movie fund be set went smoothly. E. and Germany. back to $2 instead of $4. Bosun M. Villapol, meet­ Nick Pizzuto reported that the ing secretary, re­ deck department will finish paint­ "AH delegates jobs are in ex­ ported. The ship's ing the steward department rooms perienced hands and we should fund has $9.60. Fireman Tom during the next voyage. Michel have a smooth Harris made a motion to extend trip." according a vote of thanks to the Steward Vigo was elected delegate for the to word from the department and Ciamboli for the waiters and messmen. All dele­ Hastings (Water­ fine work they turned in. The crewgates reported that there were no man). Meeting was all in favor of this. Villapol major problems. Chairman Glen reports. The ship made stops in Vinson said no Newport. Coos Bay and Westport. beefs have been in Oregon, before hittina Seattle. Meeting Chairman Matthew reported and the Guidera, who doubles as ships del­ Vinson ^ 8°"'^ egate, reported one with some Prompt and courteous serxice that the captain oldtimers to teach the young Sea­ on the part of the pantryman and said he would pui farers some tricks. Meeting Secre­ messman aboard out a draw for the tary J. E. Wells writes that Torster the Fan wood crew when the Forsberg was elected ship's dele­ (Waterman), Lynn Victory gate. The ship is on the Japanese earned them a (Victory) arrives run with stops in Yokohama and vote of thanks at port, "if for Okinawa. from the crew. any reason the Meeting Chair­ ^ payoff is delayed." Strauss man Robert Kyle All crew members Crewmembers aboard the An­ reports. A request "who want Masters certificates drew Jackson (Waterman) gave a was made for a Smith should see the Chief Mate," vote of thanks to new grill for the Guidera told the crew. Harold all the delegates galley and a pump on the washing for the outstandStrauss, Meeting Secretary, in­ niachine. Ship's delegate. H. Smith i n g job they forms the Log that Seafarers said that some unfinished painting turned in. Meet­ were requested to make sugges­ will be completed when the vessel ing Chairman W. tions for safety repairs. Strauss C. Sellers reports. is in port. Meeting Secretary John wrote that two men were taken off According to Tilley wrote that Seafarers should the ship for medical attention in Meeting Secretary remember to let delegates handle Okinawa. Some disputed overtime H. G. Ridgeway, problems that arise, since other Sellers but no beefs, department dele­ the ship's treasury wavs cause confusion. gates report. A discussion was held about transferring drinking water directly from the evaporator to Lifeboat Class No, 174 Ups Anchor the portable water tank. Logs and mail are arriving regularly. <1> Bosun C. Gomez (left) and AB Mike Sovick, who is the Ship's Delegate, discuss the day's work over morning coffee. The pictures were taken by Seafarer Paul Schneider. Chief Cook Carlos Diaz (left) and Third Cook Ed Tresnick are preparing dinner in galley as container ship, a con­ verted tanker, slips out of home port of Edgewater, N. J. Family History of Going to Sea Makes Seafarer's Job Choke Easy "1 guess you have to be different to go to sea," says Robert "Chris" Christensen, a second-generation SIU man. His father, the late William Christensen, who sailed practically all his life, was an early member of the ^ sailing with the SIU in 1958, SIU. William Christensen began grows his chin foliage while out sailing as a small boy in his native at sea. "I keep it for a year or Norway, where he sailed on fish­ so, then I start a new one," he ing boats. When he grew older he explained. Asked by the LOG if sailed with the Norwegian mer­ he has had any trouble about the chant fleet. Emigrating to the beard aboard ship, he replied that United States, he settled in Bell- the only trouble he has received mo'-e, N.Y. and began sailing with is a "dirty look" from a ship's officer every once in a while. (he SIU. Although he usually includes a Bellmore, where Chris was raised, is near Long Island's south mustache in his hirsute produc­ shore. He can't remember when tions, this year's model has his father began taking him along dropped the upper lip decoration. on deep-sea fishing trips, and "Everybody calls me Abraham when he began to develop his love Lincoln now," he says. Brother Christensen, 30, who of the sea and ships. Chris's sails as an AB, has just returned hobby is still deep-sea fishing, and from Vietnam. He has been in he often spends a busman's holi­ day off the shore of Long Island, practically every major port in or on boats off the east Florida the world, and has no preferred coast, near Jacksonville, where he runs. Single, he will go anywhere, as long as he thinks there will be makes his home. The seafaring tradition runs some action. strong in Chris's family. His un­ cle, Helga Borrensen, is a tugboat captain. In spite of his family's sea­ Checks for wages due Sea­ going tradition, Chris started his farers listed below are being working life as a construction car­ held by Robin Line at Two penter, practicing a trade that Broadway, New York, N. Y. Scandinavian families have devel­ Contact the company directly oped into a fine art. if your name appears; Then, seeking something more John A. Hamot, John A. adventurous, he enlisted in the Vogel, Loren IV. Brown, Army Airborne. He found jump­ Glenn Martin Ross, Angelo ing out of airplanes to his liking. Palumbo, Nent Williams, Os­ "I joined the Airborne for the car Lee, Alvin Smith, John same reason I went to sea," T. Keegan, Robert Lopez, Brother Christensen told the LOG. Martin G. WUt, E. W. Bartol, "I guess I wear a beard for the Jr., Ernest S. Walker, Charles same reason," he continued. "You A. Fussel, Chris A. Markris, just have to be a little different and J. Engebretson, to enjoy life." Chris, who began MONEY DUE Launch service is excellent on the Belgium Victory (Isthmian), according to Meeting Secretary Ken Hayes. De­ partment dele­ gates report that the food aboard the ship is excel­ lent. Lots of ov­ ertime, a fine crew and a TV Gates in good condi­ tion has made the voyage a pleas­ ant one, according to Harold Middleton, meeting chairman. A mo­ tion by C. Gates was accepted, giving a vote of thanks to the Cap­ tain, Chief Mate and Chief En­ gineer for their cooperation and prompt attention to all shipboard matters. Crew members were re­ quested to return all books to the library as soon as they are finished reading them. This latest group of graduates of the SlU's Lifeboat School in eludes some newcomers into the ranks of the union as well as some old timers. Seated (l-r) are: Albert Leight, Alyondrino Velozquez, Leonard Pellettiere and Pedro Gallegos. Standing are: Instruc­ tor K. C. McGregor, Glaus Ahmels, Patrck Sullivan and Instruc­ tor Ami Bjornsson. The grads now hold C.G. lifeboat tickets. �^3: Despite Success In Shew Business He Returns To First Love—The Sou On Tuesday, April 4, Seafarer William M. Brunning began a voyage toward a long-cherished dream—combining his talents as a superb cook and a fine Country and Western entertainer. On that day, Brother Brunning, who in the old days used to be known to his fellow Seafarers as "Bill, the singing cook,"' re­ turned to the sea for the first during the following decade, play­ there. One thing led to another, time since the early 1950's. ing together with such Country and eventually they married. After many years as a successful Country and Western entertainer. Bill shipped out again. At 9 o'clock that morn­ ing he reported to Isthmian's New York office in lower Manhattan. Later that day he flew to San Fran­ cisco, en route to Honolulu, to serve as Chief Cook Brunning aboard the Longlines. a cable ship. Bill was born 49 years ago in Savannah, Ga. Growing up in that Southern coastal city, he was exposed to the two traditions that became a way of life for him— the sea and Country music. In 1939, at the age of 22, Brother Brunning went to sea and joined the SIU. His first two trips were made in the black gang, as a Wiper. The next couple of voyages were spent working topside as an OS. TTien Bill tried the Steward Department, sailing as a Messman. "I really liked it in the galley," he says, and worked his way up in the Steward Department. He now holds the ratings of Chief Steward and Chief Cook. Although he had heard the country style music all his life, it was not until he had been going to sea for three years that Brother Brunning began playing the guitar and singing. He bought a guitar in 1941 and took it aboard ship "just to pass the time." He soon mastered the instru­ ment and began entertaining his shipmates. Within a few years, many of them were telling him "Bill, you really ought to turn professional." In the early 1950's he took his buddies' advice. "My first break," Bill told the LOG, "came in 1951, when I played in a Grand Ol' Opry road show in Indianapolis, with Ernest Tubb." The Grand or Opry is the grand old institu­ tion of Country and Western mu­ sic. Brother Brunning was to appear on the Grand Ol' Opry many times April 28, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve and Western greats as Ernest Tubb, Fern Young, "Grandpa" Jones and Wander Jackson. "I still have many friends at the Opry in Nashville," Brother Brunning told the LOG. Nashville. Tenn., is the Country and Western capi­ tal of America, and the Grand Ol' Opry's national broadcasts, as well as that of many other shows, orig­ inate there. Just as he had done while in the galley. Bill worked his way up in the entertainmnt field. After ten years of success as an individ­ ual entertainer, he organized a band. The Western band, begun in 1961, consisted of eight pieces: lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass fiddle, accordion, drums, piano, and two girl vocalists. One of the eirls sang traditional Country and Western music. The other singer specialized in the folk style that was then just beginning to take the country's young music audi­ ences by storm. Bill, not one to miss out on a trend, realized that the addition of a folk singer to his ensemble would give it a wider audience. He was proven correct. The couple make their home in Burlington, Vt., Barbara's home­ town. They have a two-and-ahalf-year-old son, William, Jr. Bill and his' band continued to travel the country. "We rode in style," he says. They traveled in a bus that began its career in 1960 with Greyhound. Bill had bought the bus, and converted part of the rear into living quarters for him.self. Hit Parade Song Besides presenting its regular three-hour show in name clubs, theaters, school houses and hos­ pitals, the band began to make records. In 1964, about a year after his marriage. Bill recorded "Have You Ever Been Lonely," and "Someday." The lyrics Bill wrote for "Have You Ever Been Lonely" reflected his feelings about being away from Barbara, he says. The song, with "Some­ day" on its flip side, became a best seller. It made the Country and Western hit parade and was on juke boxes throughout the country. In spite of being able to obtain bookings throughout the country A Lot of Laughs Bill, himself, was the lead male and his recording successes. Bill singer, and sometimes doubled on came to the realization that he the guitar and the bass fiddle as wasn't able to put away very well. TTie catalog of Bill's talents much money for his family. He seems endless; his group developed explained that he had to pay an comedy routines as a break be­ average of $35 daily expenses for tween numbers, and he was the each member of his band and his funny man. As a comedian, going driver, had to lay out money for by the name of "Butterball," he elaborate Western costumes, main­ says "we got a lot of laughs and tain and fuel his bus, and pay an average recording fee of $500 for made a lot of people happy." all his records, most of which, of The most significant milestone course, did not become overnight in his career. Brother Brunning smashes. So he decided to break says, was 1963. It was in that up the band and go into radio. year that he met and married his Bill presided over Country and wire. Barbara. As he tells the Western shows as a disc jockey story of how they met: "I was and master of ceremonies in Prov­ playing New Haven, Conn. After idence, R. L; Charleston, S. C.; the show a lovely girl asked for Gainesville, Fla.; Jacksonville, my autograph." Barbara was Fla.; and finally the big time, working as a waitress in New Wheeling, W. Va., second only to Haven. Bill found out where she Nashville as a center of Country worked and went to the restau­ rant. When he got there, he says, and Western music. Still, show he was too shy to sit in her sec­ business did not provide the secu­ tion. She .spotted him, however, rity that Bill and his family felt and asked him what he was doing they should have, and he didn't see Barbara and Little Bill for months at a time. Double-Play Duo So, a few months ago, Barbara and Bill had a heart to heart talk about the family's future. "With her help," he told the LOG, "I de­ cided to go back to my real profe.ssion." Bill recalled how, dur­ ing the first few months of his marriage, when they lived in New Haven, he could see ships while driving down the Connecticut Turnpike. "I became homesick for the sea every time I saw them," he says. "My wife is for my going to sea a hundred per cent," Brother Brunning says, adding, "she is helping me save for the future." The SlU's Welfare Services Division rapped out a double recently "I know by having a good union when it issued two Seafarers' first pension checks at one time. I'll have enough to send my son to Chee Mohat (left) sailed in the Deck Department and holds a college. I'll go to sea as long as I Bosun's endorsement. His last trip was on the Viet Nam run. Wil­ am able. I'm going to try to give liam Woeras (right) has been sailing, in the Engine Department, the boys the best food and the best since 1946. He came into the Union during the bitter Isthmian entertainment I can . . . just me organizing campaign. Al Bernstein, Welfare Director, sits in center. and my guitar." FINAL DEPARTURES Gordon Ray, 64: Brother Ray died March 8, at the USPHS Hospital, Balti­ more, from a heart ailment. Born in Indiana, he resided in New Orleans. An AB, he sailed on SIU ships for over 20 years. Ray joined t he union in Tampa, Fla. His last ship was the Barre Victory. Surviving is his sister, Mary Smyrk of Cockeysville, Md. Burial was in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Charles Babick, 45: Brother Babick died while at sea on the San Francisco, Feb. 17, when he was stricken with a heart attack. Babick sailed as AB and bosun. He joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more. Born in Pennsylvania, he resided in Johnstown, Pa. His last ship was the Los Angeles. Surviv­ ing is his sister, Mildred Maser of Johnstown. <1> Sam Petroff, 56: A coronary oc­ clusion claimed the life of Seafarer Petroff, March 3, at Hamot Hospi­ tal, Erie, Pa. Bom in Pennsylvania, he was a resident of Erie. Joined the SIU in the port of Detroit, sailed as an AB in the SIU's Great Lakes Di.strict. He is .survived by his wife, Virginia. Burial was in St. John the Divine Cemetery, Harborcreek Township, Erie County. Lawrence Kile, 63: Brother Kile died at St. Mary's Hospital on March 4, in Port Arthur, Texas. He sailed in the Engine room and joined the SIU in Port Arthur, Texas. A native of Gueydan, La., Kile lived in Sa. bine Pass, Texas. He sailed on tugs operated by the D. M. Picton Co. Seafarer Kile is survived by his wife, Irene. He was buried in Greenlawn Mem­ orial Park, Port Arthur, Texas. Oscar Seara, 55: Brother Seara died in New York City on March 18. Born in Tampa, Florida, he sailed in the Steward depart­ ment as a cook. Seara joined the union in New York City, where he resided with his wife, Isabel. His last vessel was the Ezra Sensibar. Burial was in Municipal Cemetery, Tampa. Marcus Medina, 53: Seafarer Medina died at his home in New York City on March 11, after a heart ailment. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Medina shipped as an oiler in the Engine depart­ ment and last sailed on the Suz­ anne. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1942. He was on SIU pension at the time of death. Surviving is his wife, Carlina Medina. Burial was in St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx. Edward HIU, 67: Death claimed Seafarer Hill on March 7, in the USPHS Hospital, Galveston, Texas, following an ill­ ness. Brother Hill joined the union in 1938 in the port of Mobile. Born in Texas, he had been a resi­ dent of Galveston. He sailed in the Deck department and was qualified to ship as bosun. He was on SIU pension at the time of death. He is survived by his wife, Lois. Burial was in Gal­ veston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas. In Final Tribute "The American flag was lifted, and the body of J. E. Parks sank beneath the waves that had been his home for so many years. It was a saddened group of men that carefully folded the flag, as they mourned the loss of an admired shipmate." This is how Wil­ liam F. Phillips, Ship's Delegate aboard the Achilles (Newport Tanker) described the burial at sea of the ship's Bosun. Brother "Ed" Parks. S3, was stricken by a sudden heart attack on March 9, �April 28, 1967 On fnhk^r Disaster Page Thirteen SEAFARERS LOG ' . Cne of the AFL-00 aiffiH; atsd uniotis ill the vanguard of ^ aOhieving social justice in this eountry is the United Farm Workers, headed by Cesar Cha­ vez. In my opinion, Mr. Cha~ vez is one of the great men of our time, a man of deep cour­ age, insight and fortitude. it was my privilege to hear Mr. Chavez speak recently. He described bis union's struggle to organize those outside the pale of the nation's power struggle. Mr. Chavez sees it as his mis­ sion to spearhead the organiza­ tion of those outside the orga­ nized sector of the economy by unionizing his fellow SpanishAmericans whose labor brings food to our tables. Though their employers and exploiters are not numbered among the few hundred giant firms who pretty much control the nation's industrial output, they have powerful friends in the govern­ ment and are powers to be reck­ oned with. And he went on to say that he was gratified at the response among college students and oth­ er liberals in California who helped the United Farm work. ers when things looked biea|cest. These students hit the picket lihes \yith the farm workers, he • saidl • . Maybe, Mr. Baker^ aren't as bad as they sCem to you, Michael Sinfms ToTbiEdif^n Your feature article on "The Torrtey Canyon Disaster" thor­ oughly examined the infinitely complex international mari­ time, legal, conservation and economic problems implicit in the huge ship's tragic mishap. xf You accurately chronicled j the maze of multiple responsi­ bilities in the case, made pos­ sible by today's increasingly complex maritime situation. T 'quote: "American owned, in­ corporated In Bermuda, regis­ tered in Liberia, crewed by Ital­ ians, chartered to a British firm, insured by British and Ameri­ can companies, she was wrecked in international waters ^nd her drifting cargo will undoubtedly bring about liability claims from France and England at least," I know that these facts add up to one thing to those of us who are familiar with the cur­ rent unfortunate state of the American Merchaint Marine—r the Torrey Canyon was a run­ away-flag operation, American in name only. Though the supertanker made headlines and received feature television coverage around the world as' an American-ship when she r^ii aj^ound on Seven Stones Reef"last tnonth, actu­ ally there was nothing very American about her. Like other vessels under run- . away^ag-operation, the Torrey Canyon pays no taxes to the United States, paj^ substahdard' To The Editor wages to her crew, is not sub­ ject to ri^d U.S; Safety stand­ ards, and is part of the huge : i^gndsdtp^ American-owned, foreign-flag fleet that has/ieprived U.S. flag­ ships xrf their hair share of for­ TplhcEjiitoK . eign comnterce. / . * " , ^ Senator Magpuson's statO-;: Many people are outrlgcd at r meht to the Senate OSeafarers ; the extensive publicity given to Log, April 14, 1967) coni^rr)^ ? the tanker as ap American shipi ing the "deploraWe" state of the . and it 1r Obvious to mO tha^ U.S, merchant marine was one ^ there bas^ baen a gross hiisrep-*; of the most lucid: ^analys^-.^;? J resicmtatipn in television ^rid ^ ^4 the* situation I have read in- a;; coverage of this event;1 % ;>-l<mg timfe. ^• 1 ' Lvimbdef lf^y^^ Pitting this ' the article oit the h Soviet's opepiftg^^ i^ Students Aiding ~ .O'^icoastyMse,. saa:- 0nte ;•to^.'wcw^:,;, WrmWdrim^ Svide shipping, "albng t^^ rapidly-expattduig Soviet To '^he Editor: vvaS intentlqnal;^; ' I recently read, an article by. Whether not it was intfeatiqnr^ 3 |ooO Iny |a^ c^fluntnis^f aU it certainly should drive I Russieli'^^er of Thf iSlewfprk;,homeNthe point thaC;;aS Senator ';in; whit^the'; unmerci-;;: l^aghuspti watned fihe iiatiori, I foily today^ coliege sttt-; the deterioratipri of our met-. dents uhthinkihgly suppprtr chagt raarltte ^oscs a ''grave ' |mg the status quo and jinthlnkdanger" and art "irnmediate pnsdy^toparipgihe^ 'Jlhrhattb-thd-welbh^ |sei|ne hi^ fcitfeen of thetJnitcd States.''^ , "Two^ ^ears ago President 4, He said the press has magniJohnson promised the nation a |fled;itodeirt.-p new maritinie program," Sehalyitalspejafrssui^^ timeout toi' Magnusdti pmitided usVand ^ " minority aref' ;:'^',nation W-:stBl^wai^^ J Others who nhdeiy , ""' «iiftrhp';saida«ne^ •'qpsyelledelic:- ;;-itati4-tli^:yote:pf ••'flievtpetehani:; fleet in the nation's economy^ the Senator called for theimM^:dlate implementation,.of a flhef LETT: '/hfcfast;:eii^ , • advanced U.S.-flag vessels built ; ,m American shipyards'and ^ Seafarer to Climb Upgrading Ladder With Aid of SiU Engineers Program Brother Salvatore Aquia Jr.'s dream of climbing the upgrading ladder within the American Mer­ chant Marine is coming true—thanks to the SIU-MEBA District 2 Engineering School. Salvatore has followed the sea with a single-minded devotion. He enlisted in the Navy after his graduation from high school. Kastina encouraged him. "let's try portunity the SIU has given me serving most of his four years it." "So with Tony's help." he to advance myself ... I think in the service as a Machinist's relates. "I made out the applica­ everyone should take advantage Mate Second Class. For a short tion and sent it to headquarters of it." time he tried a shore job, working in New York." Brother Aquia, who came to the as a clerk for the federal govern­ Eight days later Brother Aquia's United States from Italy 14 years ment's Social Security ofFice in telephone rang. It was SIU head­ ago. says "I go to sea because I Woodlawn. Md. But he realized quarters calling to tell him he had come from a seafaring family, and this was not his cup of tea, .and been accepted by its Engineering in my family it's a tradition that soon found him­ School. Brother Aquia is now at­ you follow in your father's foot­ self back in the tending the Engineering School steps." Engine Room, and hopes to graduate in about "My grandfather." Brother this time not with two months and obtain his Third Aquia explains, "owned a fleet of Navy, but with Assistant Engineer's license. "As fishing boats in Sicily. My dad the SIU. Brother far as the school goes."' he says, used to go to sea with his father's Aquia has been "it's great. The teachers are the boats." The catch was mostly an­ sailing with the he.st in the country—very intelli­ chovies and some tuna. They were SIU for four gent and very patient." primitive vessels, he relates, driven years now. Aqula As for the future. Brother by wind and sail, and when there The moment Aquia said that "someday I hope was no wind, by the sweat of men that changed the course of his life to return to school to upgrade my­ rowing at oars. came a few months ago in Saigon, self up the next rung to Second "I love going to sea . . . its hewhen Brother Aquia picked up Assistant Engineer and, the Lord come part of me." says Brother a copy of the LOG and saw the willing, to return again to go up Aquia. 27. He is single and lives pictures of two friends and for­ "more rungs on the ladder." with his family in Baltimore. He mer shipmates—Freddie Fleisch"I certainly appreciate the op­ has a married sister and a brother. man and Clinton Webb—who had won their Second Assistant Engi­ neers' endorsements after attend­ ing the SIU-MEBA District 2 school. At the time Brother Aquia was sailing as an FWT aboard the Alcoa Mariner (Alcoa). He was on his second trip on the Lurdes Filippetti, horn Feb­ 8. 1967. to the Jackie W. Potters. ship and had been aboard seven ruary 5. 1967. to the Luis A. Wilmington. N.C. months. Filippettis, Baltimore. Maryland. "Right then and there," he re­ lates, "I made up my mind I'd Francis D. Hemilright, horn apply for the school as soon as Eduardo Rode, horn February February 20. 1967, to the Francis I got Stateside. When 1 saw my 23, 1967, to the Howard Rodes. D. Hemilrights. Manteo. N.C. buddies in the LOG. he says, I Houston, Texas. had faith that I would do it too." ^ •Anthony Amendolia, horn Jan­ When Brother Aquia got back Felicia Weeks, horn February 19, uary 30. 1967. to the Anthony to his hometown, he got cold feet again, but he had already spoken 1967. to the Hubert G. Weeks. Amendolias. Bayonne, New Jer­ sey. to Baltimore Patrolman Tony Foley. Alabama. Kastina. "Come on," Patrolman Jorge Soto, horn July 12. 1966. Vincent Paul Lawsin, horn to the Jorge C. Sotos, Brooklyn. March I. 1967, to the Vincente A. ACHILLES (A. L. Burbank), March 19 Chairman. Bob Porter; Secretary, New York. Lawsins. Seattle. Washington. N. F. Hatfield. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. —— One man was returned to the U.S. for hospitalization. $22.00 in ship's fund. Iris Todd, horn September-12. 1966. to the Ray E. Todds. Col­ HASTINGS (Waterman), March 18— Chairman. Glen E. Vinson ; Secretary, lins, Mississippi. J. E. Weils. Brother Torster Forsherg SIU ARRIVALS <1- was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion held about water being ra­ tioned, otherwise no beefs were reported by department delegates. <1> Mark Stalnaker, horn February 25, 1967. to the Owen R. Stalnakers, Toledo, Ohio. — ^3> — ;0 ,:^o£ .Snj' Stacia Pedersen, horn February 3, 1967, to the Otto Pedersens. Pass Christian, Mississippi. <1> MEETIN<M DEL SUD (Delta). March IS—Chair­ man, W. Fol.se; Secretary, C. Lanier. Brother W. Pittman was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. SEA SCOPE (Alpine), March 8—Chair­ man, Joseph L. Dier: Secretary, Joseph L. Dier. Brother R. Shcppard was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Few hours disputed OT in each department otherwise everything is running smooth­ ly, Crew members would like to he informetl iihout new Alpine contract. OCEAN ANNA (Maritime Overseas), February 22—Chairman, M. C. Cooper; Secretary, C. J. Nail. One man missed ship in Houston. Brother N. D. Matthey was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the resigning ship's delegate. Brother F. A. Pehler, for a job well done. BELGIUM VICTORY (Isthirjan). March 12—-Chairman, Harold N. Middleton ; Secretary. Ken Hayes. $22.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the Chief Mate. Chief Engineer and the Master for their cooperation and prompt attention to any questions. The steward department was also given a vote of thanks for their fine food. Ship's delegate reported that cooperation is good in all departments. Darren Lloyd, horn February 22, 1967, to the Dennis D. Lloyds, Boyce, Virginia. Timothy Potter, horn February Clarence Olein Please contact your brother. M. J. Olein. 532 South Lincoln. Denver. Colorado, as soon as possible. <1> Rudolph R. Cefaratti Please contact your mother as soon as possible about your in­ come tax forms, which you forgot to sign before you shipped out. Tell her where you want them forwarded. I I I Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I 1 would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my I I name on your mailing list, (print information) I I NAAAE . i.•,,.» »> • • , .• k •.••••• • « « I 'STREET"'ADC^ESS • ,».«, ;«> •,-» • «,»•- I J CITY • •••;, STATE, ZIP. ,,,,. I Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., TO AVOID DUPUCATION; If yoo ar« an oW subscriber an^ have a change 'icrfiacWteiKi; -pleMe- giye - Wiftir^toiW^ �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS V. k i; t: I > V'!: 11-- Wi:' Schedule of Membership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans May 16—2;30 p.m. Mobile May 17—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . May 22—2:00 p.m. San bYancisco May 24—2:00 p.m. Seattle May 26—2:00 p.m. New York May 8—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .May 9—2:30 p.m. Baltimore May 10—2:30 p.m. Detroit May 12—2:30 p.m. Houston .... May 22—2:30 p.m. Mobile May 17—7:00 p.m. New York . . May 8—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia .May 9—7:00p.m. Baltimore . . .May 10—7:00 p.m. i:Houston . . . May 22—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit May 15—2:00 p.m. Alpena May IS—7:00 p.m. Buffalo May 15—7:00 p.m. Chicago . . . .May 15—7:00 p.m. Cleveland . . . May 15—7:00 p.m. Duluth May 15—7:00 p.m. Frankfort . . .May 15—7:00 p.m. SIU A+lan+ic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago . . . .May 16—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie May 18—7:30 p.m. Buffalo May 17—7:30 p.m. Duluth May 19—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . . . May 19—7:30 p.m. Toledo May 19—7:30 p.m. Detroit May 15—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . . May 15—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans May 16—5:00 p.m. Mobile May 17—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . May 9—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) May 10—5:00 p.m. Norfolk . . . .May 11—5:00 p.m. Houston .... May 22—5:00 p.m. DIRECTOltYof UNION HALLS SECRETARY TREASURER Al Kerr .. .675 HEADQUARTERS t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault St. Marie, Mirh. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. Ave. Bilyii HY 9 66C0 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, MD. 1216 E. B.illiinore St. EA 7-4900 .177 Stale St. Rl 2 0140 BOSTON, Mass. ,. 735 Washington St. TL 3 9259 BUFFALO, N.Y. . CHICAGO, III. 9383 Elving Ave. SA I 0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA I 54S0 0225 W. .lofterson A-*.-. VI 3 4741 DETROIT, Mich. . DULUTH, Minn. .312 W. 2nd St. RA 2 4110 P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7 2441 FRANKFORT, Mich. S804 Canal St WA 8 320/ HOUSTON, Tex. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 2608 Pea.I St. EL 3 0987 99 Montgomery St. LIE 3 0104 JERSEY CITY, N.J. I Ala. South NEW ORLEANS, La. United Industrial Workers New Orleans May 16—7:00 p.m. 4lh ALPENA, Mich. . MOBILE, m LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), March 5—Chairman, Don Bartlett; Secretary, Milke Mulroone. Ship's delegate reported that most of the re­ pairs have been taken care of. Every­ thing is running smoothly with no bcef.s. $19.38 in ship's fund. Brother Don Bartlett was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate. ROBIN KIRK (Moore-McCormic), March 5—Chairman, Robin Hutchins; Secretary, Everett Perry. $22.66 in ship's fund. Few hours dispute OT in deck and engine departments. Ship's delegate to ascertain why travel pay is not put on payroll for tax deduction. Ship's delegate reported that all is going well with no beefs. MERRIHAC (Merrimac Transport), March 5—Chairman, Joseph Stanton; Secretary, Nicholas Hatgimbioe. One wiper was transferred to the steward department due to the fact that the DIOEST of SIU MEETINOS VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard LIndsey Williams Robert Matthews Railway Marine Region Philadelphia May 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore May 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk May 18—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City May 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ROBIN GRAY (Robin), Mnrcb I Chairman, L. Gillian; Secretary, A. Ferrara. ^roe disputed OT in deck and en­ gine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Gal Tanner Lawrence St. HE 2 1754 630 -lactson Ave. Tel. 529 7546 115 3rd St, Tel. 622-1892 NORFOLK, Va. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6 3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemonl St. DO 2 4401 SANTURCE. P.R. . 1313 Fernantiez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724 2848 SEAHLE, Wash. 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo. 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St Tel. 229 2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. YOKOHAMA, Japan 505 N Marine Ave 834-2528 Iseya BMg . Room 801 12 Ka.gan Oori-Nakaku 204971 Errt. 281 April 28, 1967 LOG steward deparment was short three men. Two men were hospltalired In France. Repair Ibt made up and will be turned in. AMERIGO (Crest Overseas), November 21—Chairman, John Hoggie: Secretary, Clarence A. Collins. No be^s reported by department delegates. Brother John Hoggie was elected to serve as ship'js delegate. It was requested that lights be installed port side and starboard side and corners midship house main deck. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. BRIGHAM VICTORY (States Marine). March 17 — Chairman, W. R. Layton; Secretary, W. T. Langford. Plenty of beefa^ in engine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Motion made to write to headquarters asking that a new drinking fountain be put aboard as the present one is out of order most of the time and the chief engineer has con­ sistently refused to do anytbng about it. Discussion about crew putting in for' subsbtence if there s no cold water in the tropes. This should be put in con, tract. Vote of thanks to the steward ' department for a Job well done during the breakdown of the galley blower, ! 'AlIERIGO'- (Creep Overseas), 'Mar«ai 5—Cliairman, John Hoggie, ^retary, William Schneider. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT reported by department dele­ gates. There will be further discussions on draws (U.S. currency), prevention of venereal disease, and meal and lodging allowances. Motion made to expedite rev. tirement plan for SIU members. Plan should include 20 years service with 7 months sea time in a year, counting as a full year towards the total 20 years. Payment of $300.00 per man per month. Motion made to increase knowledge of first trippers from the Union school by incorporating classes on contract, con­ stitution, job responsibiltiee and Union hstory. INGER (Reynolds Metals), March 12— Chairman, Santos Garcia; Secretary, none. The ship's delegate told the cwptain that the crew wanted to be paid off on the day of arrival Instead of hav­ ing to wait until the next day. Sq)me disputed OT reported in deck department. Crew would like all the diluted OT to be settled before payoff. Vote of thanks to the steward and the entire depart­ ment. DEL MONTR (Delta). F^uary 28— 2 Chairman, A. C. CampMdl; Secretary, A. G. ShpeneA. Ship's deUnatltd reperted runntni smootl^ that everything b running with no beefs and no dbputed OT. Brother George C. Hoffman resigned as shp's delegste and Brother A. fiudlmae was elected to serve in bis place. Vote of thanks extended to Brother Hoffman. $2.00 In ship's fund. MERIDIAN VICTORY (Waterman March 6 — Chairman, Luke Clamboll . SecreUry, E. M. Villapol. $9.60 in ship's fund. No beefs and no dbputed OT re­ ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate, BrotherLuke A. Ciamboli, and to the steward department for jobs well done. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmbn), February 12—Chairman, Roy R. Thomas: SecreUry. James E. Ostrom. $104.26 in ship's fund. No beefs and no dbputed OT reported by department delegates. Motion made to have American money for draws instead of travelers checks. VENORE (Venore), February 19 — Chairman, Stanley J. Hutchinson; Secre­ tary, A. Lesnansky. No beefs and no db­ puted OT reported by department dele­ gates. YELLOWSTONE (Rio Grande Trans­ port), February 9 — Chairman, J. M. Davis; Secretary, J. H Roberta. No beefs report^ by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to the .steward' de­ partment for the good food. WESTERN CLIPPER (Western Ag­ ency), February 12—Chairman, Fred Gen­ try; Secretary, S. Escobar. $21.36 in ship's fund. Dbputed OT in steward department. Brother C. Goidts was elected tx> serve as ship's delegate. DELAWARE (Bulk Transport), Febru­ ary 13—Cbairmon, Calvin D. Morrb; Secretary. L. P. Hagmann. Some dfaput^ OT in deck department. Motion made that any member with 16 years sea time on SIU ships be Able to retire. whether dbabled or regardless of the amount of hb income after retirement. Further, would apprecbte further com­ ments by other brothers in the LOG. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), Febru­ ary 6—Chairman, E!dgar J. Buhrman; Secretaty, Gilbert M. Wright. Some dis­ puted OT in steward department. Broth­ er Henry Swartz was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward d^urtment for a Job wdl done. MANHATTAN (Hudson Waterways), February 18—Chairman, William Pad­ gett; Secretary. Clyde Kent. Some db­ puted OT concerning restriction to the ship at both Vbakapatnam and Madras, India, to be settled by the patrolman at payoff. Motion was made that each man submit hb restriction to the ship O'T on hb own respective overtime sheet. Ship's delegate reported that the Captain praised the crew, especially the steward department, for making it a smooth trip, and the excellent preparation of food. The crew also extended a vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ALCOA VOYXGER (Alcoa), March 18 —Chairman, M. P. Cox; Secretary, D. B. JordoT>. No beefs were reported by Fwtlhent delegates^. Brother- B^ B.'Buti ler w<x« elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Matter of four nights lodging in New Orleans while men were chipping and welding after 8 P.M., to be taken up with the Captain. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Moore-McCormackl, February 3—Chairman, W. M. Hand; Secretary, ^omas W. Faulkner. Brother Faulkner was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $61.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Crew were asked to be neat and clean in pantry and messhall, and to keep natives out of messhsll, laundry and passageways. CAPE CATOCHi~ainit«d Maritime), February 22—Chairmsn, M.-Poole; Se^ retary, E. O'Neil. Ship's delate' re­ ported that everything. is in g(K)d order with no beefs. PENN SAILOR (Penn Shipping), March 19—Chairman, T. Weems; Secre­ tary, Wm. X- Pittman. Vote of. thanks was extended to the ship's delegate who In turn thanked the crew for Oieir as­ sistance. Some disputed OT in dedc department.- Ship should be fumigated for roaches.' Dbeuasion about installing' air-coiiditioitem in meeshalb. DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved. and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzcl-Wcller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers. Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) (If Gciiesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) (tf Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) (tf "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richmaa Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) (tf FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes snd Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their altematea. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this b: Ebrl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copiea of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU imtrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG bos traditionally refrained from pnblbhing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union officer or member. It has also refrained from publbhing articles deemed harmfnl to the Union or its collective membership. Thb establbhed policy has been reaffirmed by memberahip action at the September, 1960, meetings in all .mnsUtutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy b vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The feecutive Bjmrd may delegate, from among Ha ranks, one individual to carry out thb rcaponaiblllty. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no efreumstanees should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an officbl receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, thb should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union balls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contenU. Any time you feel any member or officer b attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected ahould immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-tima SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And Ilk# all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file eommltteea. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Ssafarera are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These righu are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. ConseQuently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he b denied the equal rights to which he is entiUed, he should notify besdquartars. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rigfau of Seafarers b the right to pursue legblative and political objectivea which wUI serve the best interests of themselves, their famUias and their Union. To uehleve these objectives, the Seafareia Political AeUvity Donation was aatablbhed. DoiuUons to SPAD are entirely voluntary and eonatltnte the funds through which lei^Utive and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the memberahlp and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer facb that av of the abova righta have bean viaUt^, or that he has bean danM hb conaUtatlaiial right of accaaa to UBIOB rsmrda or informatbn, ha should immsdbtaly astlfy SHJ Prcsidsat Paul BaU at haadqMrtara by eartMsd maU, ratom receipt reqaeatad. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) (t' Comet Rice Mills Co. products (Internationa] Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) <1> Antonio Perelli Minetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. I., Tribuno Vcimouth, Aristocrat, Vlctw Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Bnndks. (National Farm Workers Association) �5^ April 28, 1967 SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG Navigation... The binnacle is a mainstay to the modern man on the bridge. The instrument incorporates a magnetic steering compass and a self-contained lamp for use in staying on course at night. The sextant is demonstrated by SlU Deck Officers School student George Fargo. The instrument, devfi veloped about 200 years ago, determines latitude and longitude by measuring distances and altitudes. NAVIGATION IS CERTAINLY THE OLDEST of the sciences since it began in its most primative form when the first man set his eye on a familiar object and homed in on that object; This was landnavigation. The earliest form of marine navigation almost surely was born with man's first discovery of a body of water, his observation that some objects tioat, and the further realization that certain larger objects—a log or a tree branch—would support his weight in the water. With the first attempt to guide such a floating object in a desired direction, marine navigation be­ gan. Since navigation is the process of directing the movements of a craft from one point to another, its beginnings involved mostly a form, of piloting and dead reckoning. Piloting grew as man became familiar with landmarks around hin) and used them as guides as he moved from place to place. Dead reckoning was the natural outgrowth of this as the primative traveler became bold enough to venture farther from his landmarks and attempt to predict more distant future positions. There is no actual record of the accomplishments of these first mariners but all historians agree that they must also have used the sun and the stars as aids in fixing.their positions almost from the begin­ ning. Navigation as practiced^ by them was more art than the science it has become through perhaps 8,000 years of new discoveries and refinements. It is commonly thought today that navigation wouldn't be possible without the charts, compasses and ofiier instruments on which the modem navi­ gator relies so heavily. Generally forgotten is the fact that many of the great voyages of history which made known a large portion of the world were made without some or most of these present-day essentials. Although details are lacking, it is known that long voyages by sea were successfully completed thou­ sands of years before the birth of Christ. It is be­ lieved that at least some of our own American In­ dians ori^nally reached Nmth America by sea as eariy as 2200 BC, There is strong evidence to sup­ port the view that they were part of a general exodus from southwestern Asia at about that time. Also of significance is the fact that virtually every land found by the. great Europeiui explmers was already in­ habited when they arrived. Down throui^ the scores of centuries many great voyages have been recorded whidh had litfie or no navtgalioiial importance; Evm Moah's In Ae mily slight interest in thte reiveci; hh me rj-'A!'.;: ark was (if » 4dve m 1^^ tand. Hbwm Ofolpipttt and khowle^ used di^ fittM of does clearly illustrate periodic developments in navi­ gation which must have occurred earlier. That a people unaccustomed to the sea might make a single great voyage without 'Tiavigational contributions of note is not surprising. It is more difficult to understand why great seafaring peoples like the Norsemen and the Polynesians left only conflicting traditions concerning their navigational methods. It may be that they left few written ac­ counts of any kind, but the reputed length of the voyages they made would indicate more sophisti­ cated navigational procedure than their records show. Possibly they just developed their powers of percep­ tion to such a degree that their navigation was similar to that of fishes or birds add therefore a highly advanced art unique to themselves. One of the first well-recorded voyages was that of a Greek astronomer and navigator, Pytheas of Massalia, sometime between 350 and 300 BC. Pytheas wrote his own observations as he sailed from a Mediterranean port first to England, Scot­ land and Thule, and then on to explore the fiords of Norway and the rivers of northwest Germany. This voyage of Pytheas, and others of his time, had significance for two reasons. First, they were made without the compasses, sextants, chronometers and electronic devices commonplace today. Second­ ly, they proved that there must have been a fair store of knowledge available on the use of celestial bodies for purposes of navigation. Also, Pytheas may not have had the Periplus of Scyiaz—the earliest known sailing directions — but he probably had similar information. And if there were sailing direc­ tions, there might have been sonie sort of charts even though no record of them exists. With or without sailing directions or charts, Pytheas and his contemporaries knew direction by day or night-if the sky was clear, and could judge fairly well by wind and sea when it was overcast. They could also estimate dis|ance. The sand glass was known to the ancients for measuring time and speed could be figured by counting the strokes of the oars. We don't know today how many miles was meant when thbse mariners judged distances by "a day's sail" or "two day's sail" but they definitely knew what their ships could do. During the etuly centuries of the Christian era, recorded progress in navigatitm was stow; during the Dark Ages it ail but stepped. But by the time Peidihand Magellan sailed around the world in 1519,, lira voyage illustrated the advances whidi had been inade in navigation during the 1800 years" foUtMij^PydMas. Magellan carried with him on his journey such equipment as sea charts, a terrestrial globe, quad­ rants, compasses, magnetic needles, hour glasses and other timepieces, and a log to be towed astern for determining speed. He also had astronomer Ruy Faleiro's instructions for the use of the astrolabe and cross-staff, considered the best available at the time. Thus 16th century navigators had charts, sailing directions, means of estimating speed and instru­ ments to determine latitude. The greatest remain­ ing obstacle to be overcome was an accurate means of determining longitude and this was not done until some 200 years later with the advent of the chronometer. Modem Navigation The dawn of what might be called modern navi­ gation came with the three Pacific voyages between 1768 and 1779 made by James Cook of the Royal Navy. Aided by the full backing of Britain's scien­ tific establishment. Cook's expedition was the first to undertake detailed explorations at sea with benefit of equipment, techniques and knowledge that could be considered modern. On his first trip. Cook was able to determine longitude by the tedious lunar distance method with an astronomical clock and a watch borrowed from the Astronomer Royal. By the time he made his second voyage, the first chronometers were being produced and Cook was provided with four of them. These, along with the instruments he already had, enabled Cook to navi­ gate with a precision undreamed of by Pytheas or Magellan. The advanced equipment on today's most modern ships serves to exemplify the fact that navigation has become nearly an exact science. Now each deck officer has a sextant with which he can make more accurate observations than Cook could. The end result of hundreds of years of experi­ mentation, today's reliable chronometers determine easily the precise time of each observation. The latest gyro compasses indicate true north no matter what variation or deviation there may be. Modem almanacs and charts allow instant calculations to a greater degree of accuracy than needed. Through" electronics, radio time signals and weather reports and quick reference to chronometers to avoid foul weather, and by use of loran (long range navigation) the navigator can fix the exact position of his ship a thousand and more miles from transmitting sta­ tions. �SEAFARERS^'i-LOG Vol. XXIX No. 9 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO «• Steel Worker Pays Off Seafarers on the Isthmian ship, Steel Worker arrived in New York for a payoff at Erie Basin on April 12. The Steel Worker completed a 3 {4 month voyage to the Far East and crewmembers reported that things went smoothly in typical SIU style. Beefs and dilutes were at a minimum and many crewmembers expressed the desire to ship on the Steel Worker again. After a brief stay at Erie Basin to pick up cargo and sign on a new crew, the Steel Worker departed for a trip to Viet Nam. IcIs;-: 1)', . Leo Bonser, who sailed in the deck department, leaves the vessel with his gear after picking up his pay. Leo enjoyed the trip to Far East. Seafarers George Bush (left) and Pete Thompson were relaxing in foc'sle when LOG photographer took this picture. Both men sailed in the engine department. Pete is a 19-year veteran while George Bush is newcomer to the union. Patrolman Ed Mooney (second from right) explains a contract provision to L. Gersen of Engine dept. Patrolman E. B. McAuley, Seafarers Hugo Fuentes and A. Modesto are at left. The ship's long trip added up to a good payoff. r:' is-'r • SJi \B K!'! I .rl;/' i:; P: Dick Hannon (left) and J. C. Harris can testify that there's seldom a dull moment for the steward department, even dur­ ing a payoff. Seafarers don't lose their appetite when they aren't working hard at sea. Hugo Fuentes of steward dept. helps prepare evening meal for Seafarers. Crewmembers agreed the food was top-notch quality. Chief Cook J. C. Harris prepares hamburger dinner while his fellow Seafarers wait for the payoff at Erie Basin. J. C. is SIU veteran. '"Ij' I 1''^"' == Cal James (standing) discusses the trip with Mike Sacco. Cal. who ships for 18 years and was bosun during the voyage. He patrolmen E. B. McAuley (left) and comes from Virginia, has sailed SIU joined the Union in New York City. Seafarers look happy as they reap rewards of a long trip. Left to right; B. Waddell, J. Scott, L. Bonser, R. Rodriguez, Geo. Bush. Dick Hall, Mike Sacco and E. B. McAuley, seated at the table, are SIU patrolmen. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 28, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BOYD SLATED TO PRESENT GOVERNMENT MARITIME POLICY AT MAY 1 HEARING SOLID BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT GROWS FOR STRONG MARITIME LEGISLATION AFL-CIO CALLS FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN NATION’S HEALTH CARE SERVICES TWELFTH ANNUAL LOUISIANA AFL-CIO CONVENTION MEETS IN STATE CAPITOL HIGH COURT UPHOLDS BUILDING UNIONS’ POSITIONS IN PREFABRICATION DISPUTE DESPITE SUCCESS IN SHOW BUSINESS HE RETURNS TO FIRST LOVE – THE SEA SEAFARER TO CLIMB UPGRADING LADDER WITH AID OF SIU ENGINEERS PROGRAM NAVIGATION – OLDEST SCIENCE STEEL WORKER PAYS OFF 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 04/28/1967 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. XXIX, No. 9 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0d1401ac3b48467ccfec609f5581b81d.PDF 2aeae84c9c2926fb4190dfc0ff05919e PDF Text Text SEAFARERScLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO CG Approves SlU Entry Rating Lifeboat^ Safety Training Plan centerfold i": 7 Sealmd Ships to Join U.S.- Viet Nam Seaiift Page 2 N. Y. Legislature Backs Independent MARAD Page 2 House to Hold Hearings On FDL Ship Scheme Page 3 �im Page Two Congressmen Address MTD Meetings FDL Concept Rapped as Worthless, Urge Buildup of U,S.-Flag Fleet WASHINGTON—Sharp criticism of the Defense Department's Fast Deployment Logistic Ship proposal and a call for revitalization of the American-flag merchant fleet instead, was the keynote of remarks made by congressional legislators who addressed recent regular meetings of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Depart­ the industry to revitalize a strong MTD Executive Secretary-Treas­ ment. urer Peter McGavin. merchant marine." The FDL concept is "worth­ At another meeting of the Leggett, a member of the House less," Representative Jacob Gil­ MTD, President C. J. Haggerty bert (D-N. Y.) told delegates at a Armed Services Committee, re­ of the Building and Construction jected the FDL concept and called noon meeting of the MTD. Rep­ for a building program for a mod­ Trades Department (AFL-CIO) resentative Gilbert is a member of ern, fast merchant fleet with a charged that on-sight picketing the House Ways and Means Com­ productive function, that would legislation has been blocked by the mittee, and was formerly a mem­ "tricks, subterfuge and oppor­ ber of the Merchant Marine Com­ still be available to the Depart­ tunism" of minority opponents for ment of Defense in time of na­ mittee. tional emergency. He - said that 16 years but voiced optimism that Describing the vast amounts of the bill will finally be passed. money requested by the Defense such a fleet could be built for "Although the vote will be merchant marine operation in pri­ Department to begin construction tight," Haggerty said, the bill will vate shipyards. of the FDL vessels as a "waste American maritime must con­ be approved by the House Educa­ and a drain," Gilbert suggested tion and Labor Committee and that the estimated $30 to $40 mil­ tinue its campaign for an inde­ then "we think we have the votes lion required to construct each pendent Maritime Administration to get it passed on the House FDL ship would be much better with cabinet-level status, Leggett floor." spent to provide working ships for told MTD delegates. The Ameri­ Congressman Frank Thompson can merchant marine is the basis the regular merchant fleet. (D. N.J.), author of the bill cur­ Gilbert indicated surprise at the for a strong national defense, he rently being heard in committee, "lack of understanding regarding noted, and urged that we make echoed this feeling. "We're going the problems of the maritime in­ every effort to meet the Soviet to pass it this year," he told the dustry" that he still encounters challenge on the high seas. meeting. "Both Mr. Haggerty and "U.S. shipbuilding moderniza­ I think we have the votes." among some members of Con­ gress, and urged a continuing rep­ tion can easily compete with for­ Thompson also said that estab­ etition of the needs of maritime eign markets by placing ship con­ lishment of the Maritime Adminis­ "in order that these ills can sink tracts here, enabling the continued tration as an independent agency skills and updating of shipbuilding is necessary if the American mer­ into the American community." Noting that the Soviet Union equipment to meet our national chant marine is to regain its posi­ will surpass the United States in defense and economy needs," he tion of supremacy on the seas. maritime capability in the near assured his listeners, and called He called on labor and manage­ future, Gilbert expressed regret for the understanding and ap­ ment to press for the independent that there is still no remedy in proval of the Executive branch of agency as a "necssity" to the na­ sight to restore our position as a the government for an all-out de­ tion's defense and economy. velopment program agreed to by maritime power. The amendment to the Taft"Only a small part" of the labor, industry, and Congress. Hartley Act, which has had the budget requested to begin the FDL Other speakers at MTD Wash­ support of the Truman, Eisen­ program "could build at least 50 ington meetings included C. L. hower, Kennedy and Johnson ad­ cargo vessels, give the economy Dennis, President of the Brother­ ministrations, would give building a shot in the arm by aiding the hood of Railway Clerks, and Saul tradesmen the same right to picket shipbuilders and the American Miller, AFL-CIO Director of Pub­ at construction sites as is now ac­ seaman and help to rebuild this lications. corded other unions at places of important industry," he noted. The meetings were chaired by employment. No Cooperation Speaking at a morning legisla­ tive meeting of the MTD, Repre­ sentative Robert L. Leggett (DCalif.), criticized the Defense De­ partment for not having "explored and cooperated with maritime in­ ALBANY, N.Y.—^The New York State Legislature has adopted terests and the private sector of a resolution calling on the United States Congress to establish a separate and independent federal maritime agency. The resolution, which also ^ support and protect the U.S. mer­ urges Congress to oversee the chant marine, providing less sup­ strict and rigorous enforcement port, less protection than is the of the Merchant Marine Act of practice common to all other mari­ Apri 14. 1967 • Vol. XXIX. No. 8 1936, has been transmitted to the time nations. OflleimI Publication of the Seafarers International Union President of the United States, In callino for strict enforcement of North America. the President of the Senate, the of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes Speaker of the House, and to each which is still the law of the land and Inland Watera District, member of the New York dele­ although it is seldom enforced, the AFL-CIO gation in Congress. SxteuUpt Boori N.Y. Legislature notes that the act PAUL HALL. President The recently adopted resolution mandates a strong U.S. merchant CAL TANNBR EARL SBBPAKO is similar to a resolution passed marine adequate for national de­ Hzee, Vies-Pres. Viee-Preetdent AL Ksm LINDSCT WILLIAMS last year by the New York State fense, big enough to carry all of See.-rreM. Vice-Preeidene Legislature, the only major revi­ the nation's domestic waterborne ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President sion being the call for the estab­ commerce and a substantial part HSRsnT BRAND lishment of an independent Mari­ of its export and import foreign Direeter of Oryonisin, end time Administration as the best waterborne commerce. Pttbliestione way of assuring a rejuvenation of Managing Editor The resolution further notes BbKE POLLACK the U.S. merchant fleet. that the 1936 Act also calls for itesistsnt Editor NATHAN SXTER SUg Writers Like its predecessor, the new the construction of modern mer­ resolution expresses alarm at the chant vessels in the United States, PETER WEILL PRM Wsm lax enforcement of the 1936 Mer­ to be operated and manned by ED RIIBENSTRIN HARRY WITTSCHEN chant Marine Act, which has al­ American seamen under the U.S. lowed the American-flag merchant flag registry. In contrast to this, PsMlllMi Masslly at tlO MMds lilaad AnaM •.E„ Wartlattsa. 0. C. 200IS ky tks SeafMmarine to deteriorate to the point the resolution notes that while the M latiraatlaaal Valsa, Atlaatls, Calf, Lakes where U.S. ships carry less than U.S. merchant fleet has been al­ aad Islaad Watan DMriet, AFL-CIO, <75 Fasrth AtMsaa, •raaUya, R.Y. U252. Tel. 8 per cent of the total U.S. water- lowed to diminish until it is now aTsHstt f-UOO. <SMS< sliN ssstata paid less than' its pre-World War II borne foreign commerce. at WaiMaslas. t. C. strength, the Soviet Union has PMTIMTirt ATTnriM; Fsrai 5579 Government Neglect aartt HMaM be SNt ta teafknn latiraatlsaal vastly increased its maritime •alM. AOMHA talf. Lak« aad lalaad WstNi MNrtit AFL-Cn. <75 Fasrili AesaH, •reekThis has come about, the reso­ strength to the point where Russia IFS. I.T. UIM. lution states, because of failure will soon be able to dominate the by the Federal Government to world maritime scene. Resolution by N.Y. State Legislature Urges Creation of Independent Marad SEAFARERS^S^LOG April 14, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Report of International President by Paul Hall A bill of great importance will be coming up before the House of Representatives before too long which could go a long way toward curing some of the ills of the maritime industry in the United States. It would put the Maritime Administration's annual budget needs in the hands of Congress and require that maritime appropria­ tions be authorized by that body. Passage of such a bill would, for the first time in over 30 years, raise the American Merchant Marine from its uncertain status as the stepchild of bureaucrats to a position where its vital contributions to the welfare and economy of the nation can at least be recognized and fairly evaluated by elected officials on Capitol Hill instead of being ignored by appointed officials of government agencies. For year after discouraging year we have had to watch our maritime industry deteriorate through the neglect and apathy of agencies in which its strength was entrusted. During all of those years we have also been forced to watch the results of realistic policies on the part of other nations as they continued to build up their merchant fleets to proportions never before dreamed of. Current hearings being held in Washington on this bill and other measures concerning the future of our Maritime Administration clearly show that all responsible factions concerned with the state of our merchant marine—labor, management and government—are in agree­ ment that the Congress should oversee and exercise control on the necessary expansion of America's maritime efforts. This amendment to the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 would open the door to such expansion. Fortunately, there are enough perceptive congressmen who realize how important it is. If the roadblocks im­ posed by the haphazard handling of government bureaus was abolished, there is every reason to suppose that grossly inadequate budgets such as the one now allotted to the Maritime Administration for fiscal 1968 would be a thing of the past. In order for the United States to resume its proper place in the world's sea trade, two basic objectives must be achieved. First: The construction of more new ships—in America by Ameri­ can workers. Gradual reactivation or the war-weary relics from the mothball fleet has never been more than a half-way measure and a shabby one at that. Typical of the wasteful, backward thinking exhibited by Govern­ ment bureaucrats is Transportation Secretary Alan Boyd's proposal that only 15 new ships a year be built in American shipyards while more millions of dollars are poured into the resurrection of 150 old Victory ships and the purposeless renovation of still 100 more vessels which would be returned immediately to the reserve fleet. Second: The early establishment of and independent Maritime Agency which can devote itself exclusively to maritime matters un­ hampered by costly delays and bureaucratic pidgeon holes. If House Bill 158 and its accompanying measures are passed, these goals will be that much closer to being accomplished. Surely there can be no sane, justifiable, reason for the wealthiest and otherwise strongest nation in the world to deliberately allow its merchant fleet and repair facilities to sink to the deplorable ebb at which they are today. We are not at the bottom of the heap in world shipping, yet, but if the trend is permitted to continue under present programs that shameful distinction looms darkly in the future. This continuing threat to our maritime industry is all too obvious when a member of the President's cabinet can face a group of reporters at a press luncheon, as Boyd recently did, and come out with the ridiculous pronouncement that he sees no need for a merchant marine, as such, AT ALL. That from the man who urgently sought, fortunately in vain, to bring the Maritime Administration into the folds of the department he heads. For what? To scuttle it entirely? Seven SetJand Ships to Join MSTS US- Vietnam Seaiitt ELIZABETH, N. J.—^The SlU-contracted Sealand Service Inc., has been awarded a $70 million contract by the Navy for shipping services between the West Coast and South Vietnam. The two-year contract is for the transporting of Department of Defense cargoes on seven ships, to begin within the next 45 days. Sealand will provide the Navy's Military Sea Transportation Service with four self-sustaining C-2 type containerships; three non-self-sustaining C-4 type vessels and a special containerhandling crane installation at the South Vietnam port of Danang. Six of the vessels will operate between San Francisco or Seattle and Danang or Camranh Bay. A seventh ship will shuttle be­ tween Camranh Bay, Saigon and Quinhon. Last year, Sealand received its first contract for shipping military cargo in a two-year, nearly $13 million, agreement for transporting cargo between the West Coast and Okinawa and the Philippines. Ships to Danang and Camranh Bay will travel on schedules providing an arrival every 15 days. .Which of the Sealand ships will be selected for service to Vietnam is not yet known. mA �- April 14, 1967 SEAFARERS Three Seafarers Licensed As Engineers-Total Now 135 LOG Page Three Sen. Brewster Raps Boyd Proposals, Urges Xonstrartive Maritime Poiiry' NEW ORLEANS—The merchant marine policy proposals of Transportation Secretary Alan S. Boyd The joint SIU-MEBA, District 2, School of Marine Engineering were attacked across the board last week by speakers at the final session of the 18th annual Institute has now enabled 135 Seafarers to pass Coast Guard examinations on Foreign Transportation and Port Operations here. qualifying them for engineer's licenses. The attack on Boyd's Mari­ Leif K. Dalen, who back in ^ As chief spokesman for the na­ time policy was headed by Sena­ of Administration pressure. May, 1966 upgraded from a are 19 years of age or over and tor Daniel B. Brewster (D-Md.), These subsidized operators. Hall tion's private shipbuilding indus­ OMED endorsement to Original have 18 months of QMED watch SIU President Paul Hall, who is said, "switched positions and ap­ try, Hood expressed deep con­ 3rd Assistant Engineer for Steam standing time in the engine de­ also President of the AFL-CIO proved the proposals only after cern over the possibility of build­ vessels and First Assistant Engi­ partment plus six months' experi­ Maritime Trades Department and the Administration and Mr. Boyd ing ships in foreign yards and said neer for diesel, has once again ence as wiper or equivalent. took them into the back room and it would cripple the domestic in­ The upgrading school offers the President of the Shipbuilders twisted their arms." upgraded through study at the dustry. Council of America, Edwin M. SIU-MEBA District 2 School, this Seafarers and Engineers qualified Hood. time achieving the rating of Chief instruction in preparing for their Senator Brewster, a member of Engineer for Die­ Third Assistant Engineer, Tempo­ the Merchant Marine and Fisher­ rary Third Assistant Engineer or sel or Motor Ves­ Original Second Engineer's li­ ies subcommittee, called the most sels. censes in either steam or motor objectionable of the Boyd pro­ Carl Johnsson posals those that would have obtained his origi­ vessel classifications. American ships built abroad and The SIU-MEBA District 2 train­ nal second engi­ place the maritime administration WASHINGTON—An immediate work loss to American ship­ neer license and ing program, the first of its kind in the Department of Transporta­ in maritime history, also enables yards of half a billion dollars will result from Transport Secretary Carlos Gomez his tion. He deplored the idea of MEBA District 2 members who Alan S. Boyd's plan for foreign shipbuilding and its adoption third assistant en­ already possess engineer's licenses building in foreign shipyards and must be stopped at all costs, ^ gineer's license. Dalen Johnsson joined to upgrade themselves to higher charged that the Johnson Admin­ the Industrial Union of Marine dollars in work would be lost to istration has a key role to play in and Shipbuilding Workers of o""" yards immediately. Job opthe SIU in 1947 at the New Or­ ratings. the development of a new mari­ America (AFL-CIO) has warned portunities for our shipyard workleans hall and shipped as chief time policy to submit to the Con­ its membership. pumpman before obtaining his wo"'d be depleted by some 70 gress, a "decent, constructive mar­ new license. Born in Sweden, The urgent need to kill the million man-hours of employment itime policy we can all believe in." Johnsson, who is 54-years old, Boyd plan was outlined in a letter annually, The Senator said such a policy makes his home in Brooklyn. to all locals, regional directors would provide "... a strong com­ Forty-year-old Carlos Gomez and national representatives and mercial fleet under U.S. flag, built joined the union in 1958 at the signed by John J. Grogan, in U.S. shipyards, and manned by president; Andrew A. Pettis, vice headquarters hall in New York. U.S. seamen," and voiced the hope He formerly shipped as FWT. president and Ross D. Blood, that Congress would pass a law Born in Argentina, he makes his Secretary-Treasurer of the lUMthis year giving Congressional Gomez home presently in New York City. SWA. committees that oversee maritime Not only will Boyd's plan to The newly-licensed engineers LONDON—^The Seafarer's Sec­ The training school is operated affairs the power to authorize mar­ build U.S. flag-flying ships in tion of the International Transwho just completed their training under a reciprocal agreement be­ itime funds. foreign countries spell early doom portworkers Federation completed at the SIU-Marine Engineers Ben­ tween the SIU and District 2 of Brewster, who has introduced for the American shipbuilding and its three-day meeting here on April eficial Association District 2 joint MEBA. SIU men who enroll in such a bill into the Senate, pointed training school are sailing or are the program are provided with out that such funds now "are ap­ repair industry, the letter pointed 5. The Seafarers International about to sail in engineer's berths meals, hotel lodging and subsist­ propriated through a single sub­ out, but it will almost surely be Union of North America was rep­ aboard American-flag ships. ence payments of $110 per week committee of the Appropriations seen as a green light for other resented by Vice-President Earl U.S. industries to seek bargain pay Shepard. Seafarers who enroll in the pro­ while in training. Committee which is concerned rates outside the country and gram are eligible to apply for any The Conference, in which rep­ MEBA District 2 has waived with a dozen other matters. There of the upgrading courses if they its $1,000 initiation fee for all men is no effective spotlight thrown on deprive American wage earners resentatives of seamen's organiza­ tions in sixteen free-world nations who begin sailing as licensed engi­ the problems of the fleet and no of jobs. "The only way we will be able participated, set up a committee neers under the joint program dur­ real attempt to supply sufficient ing the period of the Viet Nam funds to meet those problems," to compete against foreign ship­ to pive "urgent study" to various yards and earn a day's pay will problems, particularly from the crisis. he said. Those who qualify and wish to SIU President Hall assured the be to sacrifice our own and our standpoint of manning, arising enroll in the school can obtain forum that most of maritime labor children's standard of living and from the operation of new types additional information and apply and two-thirds of U.S. ship oper­ our American way of life," the of ships, such as "giant tankers, for the course at any SIU hall or ators will join in the fight against letter stated. "Every member is bulk carriers and container ships." write directly to SIU headquarters Boyd's plan and charged that sub­ face-to-face with the greatest crisis Delegates to the ITF Confer­ at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ sidized ship operators represented in the history of our Union." It ence acted on a range of matters LOS ANGELES—^Appreciation lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ by the Committee of American went on: affecting seamen throughout the for the SIU's assistance in helping phone number is HYacinth 9- Steamship Lines have backed the "Should the Boyd foreign build­ world, including: the Utility Workers defeat a recent 6600. Transportation Secretary because ing program prevail, half a billion • The report of the Intergov­ raiding bid by the Teamsters at ernmental Maritime Consultative the Minneapolis Honeywell Co. Organization's safety committee plant in Los Angeles has been ex­ FDl Hearings Begin in House recommendations; pressed by the Los Angeles, • Technological and other Orange Counties AFL-CIO Or­ changes in the maritime industry; ganizing Committee. • Asian Seafarers; In a communication to the SIU, • The agenda for the meeting William L. Gilbert, director of of the ITF Joint Maritime Com­ the Los Angeles AFL-CIO Ormission which will be held in ganizin'g Committee, expressed September of this year; thanks for SIU assistance in co­ ordinating picket demonstration in • Procedures to be followed WASHINGTON—The House Armed Services Committee has begun its hearing on the Defense front of the plant gate on March Department's request, recently rejected by the Senate, to build seven Fast Deployment Logistic Ships in providing international support 15th. The effectiveness of this during fiscal 1968. It is believed the Committee, headed by Representative L. Mendel Rivers (D- for affiliates involved in industrial demonstration was credited with disputes. helping to bring about the utility S. C.), will hold a series of sev­ and never touch port except in an difference and hostility toward the Leonard McLaughlin, president Workers' victory in the close, eral hearings on the FDL pro­ emergency. of the Seafarers International Un­ maritime industry. posal but congressional sources hard-fought election. ion of Canada, was elected to the Leading off the witnesses before Garmatz said he was "deeply In his letter, Gilbert added that consider House approval doubtful. the House Committee, Representa­ disturbed" over the FDL concept ITF Joint Maritime Commission The enormous cost of the FDLs tive Edward A. Garmatz (D., because of the adverse effect it representing his nation's seamen. the display of support by the SIU and other AFL-CIO unions during —about $40 million each, and an Md.), Chairman of the House would have on the American mari­ He was nominated for the post the demonstration made the differ­ estimated $1 billion for a projected Committee on Merchant Marine time industry and because of the by SIU Vice-President Shepard. eventual fleet of about 30 of the and Fisheries, contended that if appalling waste it would entail SIU President Paul Hall repre­ ence in the election. "On behalf of our committee," vessels—^has troubled many mem­ Congressional intent with respect when the budget can ill afford it. sents seamen of the United States Gilbert continued, "I would like to bers of both House and Senate to the merchant marine as set "It is foolhardy and wasteful to on the Commission. especially mention the support we since the inception of the idea forth in the Merchant Marine Act spend such a preposterous sum of Among other actions taken by received from your union in the and a solid bloc of opposition to of 1936 had been carried out over money," he said, ". . . on an un­ the ITF delegates was a vote to demonstration. It was one of the its feasibility has steadily grown. the years, the Defense Department tried vessel design which would give the full support of affiliated largest groups present. Like floating warehouses, the wouldn't be in such a "frenzied be severely limited in practical ap­ ITF unions to the All-Japan Sea­ "It is this kind of help in an FDL ships would be spotted hurry" now to develop a "dubious" plication and might even be ren­ men's Union, whose negotiations hour of need that is deeply ap­ around the globe ready to move in system to meet maritime inade­ dered useless in the event of un­ for a new contract with ocean- preciated by all of us," Gilbert with military supplies if needed quacies which largely result from foreseen changes in the global going shipowners have broken said. but would serve no other function the Department's own past in­ situation." down. Foreign Building Would Mean Huge U.S. Wage Losses, Shipbuilders Warn Shepard Attends ITF Meeting Utility Workers Thank SIU For Support House Opposition to FDL Crows, Approval is Increasingly Doubtful �Page Four April 14, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Dirksen Tries New VackJeer' Bid To Sink One Man, One Vote Rule WASHINGTON—A "backdoor" approach to amending the U.S. Constitution is the latest threat to one man, one vote apportionment of state legislatures. Pushing the effort is Senate Republican Leader Everett McKinley Dirksen, who thinks at least one house of a legislature ought with his proposed constitutional tiating his amendment. If two to represent thinly settled rural amendment. more states act, he says. Congress counties instead of people living Dirksen now says there's a good will have to comply. in cities and suburbs. chance his amendment will yet be The Constitution provides this Nearly all legislatures have now submitted to the states for ratifica­ method of proposing an amend­ been reapportioned to meet the tion, although not by Congress. ment, but it has never been used Supreme Court's one man, one He claims 32 of a required 34 in the nation's history and there vote standards, and Dirksen was legislatures have petitioned Con­ are thorny, unresolved questions defeated two years in a row when gress to convene a constitutional dealing with the obligation of Con­ the Senate refused to go along convention for the purpose of ini- gress to act on the state petitions and the ground rules for such a convention. An even thornier constitutional question is the validity of the 32 state resolutions claimed by Dirk­ sen. Nearly all of them were passed by Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes by malapportioned legislatures, whose members were trying to protect their seats. A mass meeting of Checker Cab drivers in Detroit was held on Two of the resolutions, dating Sunday, April 2, at which time the Negotiating Committee deliv­ back to 1963, called for an earlier, ered its report on meetings with the company. more drastic version of the Dirk­ The Checker Cab Company drivers are members of Local 10 sen Amendment — one which of the SIUNA-afiiliated Transportation Service and Allied Workers. would allow both houses of a leg­ islature to disregard population. The committee reported that some ^ progress had been rtiade, but the ping season go to the SlU-conChallenge Petition company has made no offer on tracted cement carrier, the J. W. Senators William Proxmire (Dmonetary issues and would not Inglehart, which came in last week Wis.) and Joseph D. Tydings (Daccept the union shop clause in with the aid of a few ice breakers Md.), leaders of the fight against the agreement. off Lake Erie. the amendment, have strongly Local 10 members voted unani­ Registration and shipping are challenged Dirksen's claim of 32 mously to empower the Negotiat­ swinging into high gear. We will valid state petitions. ing Committee with the authority soon be manning nine ships now Only six of the legislatures were to call a strike, if necessary. The laid up in port. validly apportioned when they same committee went on record More and more familiar faces passed the resolutions, Proxmire as willing to do everything possible are reappearing told the Senate. in order to reach an agreement. on the scene and "For Congress to accept such They will meet with the company among them are petitions," he said, "would be like for the next 30 days, bargain­ Heri> Minick and permitting all Democrats to have ing day and night if it is felt cer­ Henry Jones. Herb two votes in a referendum to de­ tain that the company is willing to is going to make termine whether or not Democrats bargain in good faith. onemoreFar should have two votes." Eastern run be­ Tydings charged that Dirksen's Detroit fore returning to strategy "seems to be to get so Shipping is booming in the port Jones shipping duties on many state legislatures to ask for of Detroit. Anyone of any rating the Lakes. Henry can come around the hiring hall recently came up from the Gulf. a convention that Congress will be and be sure of a fast spot. All Nearly all the old standbys from terrified" into passing the amend­ of the Boland ships are now fitting this port are on hand and about ment itself rather than throw the Constitution open to possible out and will be sailing in another ready to go. Smooth sailing, boys. wholesale change. week. Buckeye, Gartland and Reiss have called for their crews and will be sailing just as soon as fitout is completed. Sapir Honored in New Orleans We'd like to urge all members to be sure and get their physical before reporting to work. To avoid delay at fitout, make early ap­ pointments for the physical exami­ nation. The link between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, known as the Welland Canal, opened again on March 31. Mild weather has pre­ vailed and there is no danger of ice interfering with the operation of the canal. About 18 Great Lakes ships were waiting for the Welland to open so they could begin operations. On April 6, the union met with officials of the Medusa Cement Co. of Cleveland to negotiate a contract. This new company will be operating the Medusa ChaUenger out of Charlevoix, Michigan. Medusa hopes to add two more ships to her ranks by 1970. ^ Meetings with other companies are scheduled for later in April and as soon as there is substantial progress to report we will inform Plaque honoring-his achievement of becoming the youngest elected member in the history of the New Orleans City Council, was pre­ the membership. The Great Lakes Cleveland Honors for reopening the Port of Cleveland for the 1967 ship­ sented to Eddie L. Sapir at ceremonies held at the SlU hall. Sapir was elected with the solid support of the New Orleans Labor move­ ment. With Sapir in photo are former Congressman Gillis W. Long (center) and Daniel A. Ellis of the Young Democrats of Louisiana. The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area With the government contracting seven more Sealand ships for service in the Viet Nam sealift, the importance of sea power in a military conflict is once again heavily underscored. The whole sealift operation refutes Defense Secretary McNamara's original theory that all ^ New York a nation needed at war was air power. More and more, the gov­ Checking the boards lately at ernment has turned to the mer­ the heaquarters hall for a Robin chant marine for help. Line run was Mario Serrano, a And Seafarers continue to carry 27-year veteran of the SIU who out their responsibilities by seek­ last shipped aboard the Alcoa ing runs to Viet Nam. It is this Trader on Puerto Rican run. sort of gesture that builds up the Pedro Garcia is back from his strength and pride of SIU mem­ recent run as bosun aboard the bers. Bienvielle. Pedro, who's been in Norfolk the SIU for 24 years, is looking With two sign-ons and three for a billet aboard a foreign or a ships in transit during the past pe­ Puerto Rico run. riod, shipping out of Norfolk has Estevan Morales is back from been good and the outlook is fair. India after a stint as bosun on Seafarers seen around the hall board the Hastings. Estevan is a lately include H. B. Riley, J. B. 21-year union brother. Anthony Harris, and B. B. Price. Scaturro just got back from Viet Brother Riley last shipped as Nam on a run aboard the Joplin engine utility aboard the Globe 'Victory. He sailed as chief cook Progress. He's on the beach now and is now seeking a Europeanenjoying a little break from ship­ bound ship. And Juan Moreira has ping. He's been sailing with the been around the New York hall SIU for 11 years. to apply for entrance to the joint Brother Harris is a 22-year SIU SIU-District 2-MEBA Marine veteran who ships in the steward for Engineers. Juan re­ School department. His last ship was the cently got off the Arizpa after a Puerto Rico and after a rest from Puerto Rico trip. He sailed as his journey to Viet Nam, he'll FOWT. look for a European run. Brother Price is presently seek­ ing a run to Viet Nam, following his voyage aboard the American Pride. He's been a member of the SIU for 21 years. Bill WouM Give U.S. New Powers Over Shipwrecks WASHINGTON — A bill was introduced in the House of Rep­ resentatives last week which would alleviate hazards to marine safety and resources cause by disasters similar to the recent grounding of the tanker Torrey Canyon off the coast of Britain. The measure, proposed by Rep­ resentative Hastings Keith (RMass.), would empower the Com­ mandant of the Coast Guard, who is responsible for maritime safety, and the Secretary of Interior, whose jurisdiction covers the pres­ ervation of marine resources, to determine that a disaster was threatening the nation and advise the President of the fact. The President would then be authorized to take any steps necessary to al­ leviate the danger—be it removal of cargo, entrapment of escaping oil or even destruction of vessel and cargo in extreme cases. Keith, a member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, feels his bill would prevent the confusion experienced with the Torrey Canyon in Eng­ land where no one knew who should act until it was too late for effective action to be taken. A section of the bill calls for co-operation by the President with other countries in curbing the dan­ gers of obnoxious or hazardous substances being released in ma­ rine disasters. There is at preisnt an international convention deal­ ing with the intentional release of such substances, but none exists to cover accidental causes. Riley Price Puerto Rico The Puerto Rico Port Authority reports that for fiscal year 1966 port facilities around the island were used by 3,665 ships. Of these, 200 were tourist vessels and 53 were cargo-passenger ships. Most of the rest were straight cargo ves­ sels. The harbor at Ponce is under study for rehabilitation by the Economic Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Com­ merce. The project would involve a U.S. grant of more than $1 mil­ lion and a loan of $3 million. Among those Seafarers seen around the hiring hall lately were Bill Doak and Luis Rivera, both of whom just got back from Viet Nam. Bill and Luis lost no time in shipping out again. Bill taking the Bosun's spot on the Penn Chal­ lenger and Luis an AB's job. Boston Union brothers in Beantown lately included Thomas Brennan, Kenneth LaRose and Frank Bums. Brother Brennan has been with the union for a quarter of a cen­ tury, sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Tom has just returned from Peru, where he spent the holidays with his new bride. He is now ready to go and is holding down the hall for the first AB's job to hit the boards. Brother LaRose has had two happy decades with the SIU. His last ship was the Robin Kirk, on which he shipped as deck mainte­ nance. �April 14, 1967 SfU-lfiU Member Rush Retires SEAFARERS Page Five LOG Senator Urges Action by 90th Congress Official Neglect of U.S. Maritime Endangers Nation, Magnuson Warns SEATTLE—Direct action by Congress to end the "deplorable" state of the U.S. merchant marine, which poses a "grave danger" and an "immediate threat to the well-being of every citizen of the United States," has been predicted by Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.). Magnuson, who is chairman ^ of the Senate Commerce Com­ recent proposals by Department is imperiled by continuing to view mittee, which is this month con­ of Transportation &cretary Alan the merchant marine as fulfilling ducting an investigation of U.S. S. Boyd, which calls for the con­ two separate and distinct roles. maritime needs and policies, struction of American merchant "There is no longer a real dis­ ranked immediate constructive ac­ vessels in foreign shipyards. "The tinction between our national secu­ tion to solve the nation's maritime Boyd proposals," Magnuson notes, rity requirements and the ability deterioration among the most ur­ ". . . appear to be characterized of this nation to ship non-military gent issues facing the 90th Con­ primarily by their obvious in­ goods throughout the world." gress. ability to rectify a most serious Therefore, he rejecfs the argu­ "Two years ago President John­ situation." ments of those who contend that son promised the Nation a new The Senator made very clear the so long as our hard core military maritime program," the Senator nation's dire need for immediate sealift requirements are satisfied told the Maritime Division of the adoption of a constructive mari­ we are secure and can rely on for­ SIU Inland Boatmen's Union member Early J. Rush (left) receives Seattle Chamber of Commerce re­ time policy. eign-flag ships to carry, as they now do, over 90 per cent of our his first regular monthly Union pension check from SI UNA Vice- cently. "The Nation is still wait­ Inadequate Defense foreign commerce. President Robert Matthews in Baltimore. Rush, 66, was employed ing. Congress shall wait no "Without an adequate merchant "Trade patterns and markets longer," he predicted. by Baltimore Towage and Lighterage Co. as captain. He makes marine the United States cannot can only be expanded if there is The Senator called for the im­ his home in Baltimore with his wife, Estella. Strike by Baltimore mediate implementation of a fleet possibly have an adequate defense. economical, expeditious and effi­ SlU-IBU members against area tug companies is still going on, in of fast, efficient, technologically Without an adequate merchant cient transportation assured. That face of employers' continuing refusal to bargain in good faith. advanced U.S.-flag vessels built in marine the United States cannot is the critical role of merchant U.S. shipyards and manned by possibly realize its full potential shipping. "It is naive and shortsighted, in U.S. crews to strengthen the na­ in foreign trade." Magnuson noted that two sep­ my opinion, to say we can always tion's sovereignty and security on arate reasons have traditionally charter ships from some other the seas. The Commerce Committee been advanced to justify the need nation to carry our exports and chairman makes it clear that for a strong merchant fleet—as a imports. We now carry less than financing a fast, modern merchant "fourth arm of national defense" 8 per cent of our foreign trade. by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area fleet is not nearly so economically in time of military emergency, and That is as dangerous to our future difficult as the Administration and as an economic attribute essential security as would be a policy of Beginning April 3 Tulane University in New Orleans sponsored the various anti-maritime elements to the development of our foreign relying upon other nations of the 18th annual Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Operations. within the Federal bureaucracy trade. He implied however that world to charter us over 90 per The week-long program was attended by shipping executives and mari­ would have the nation believe. these important functions—de­ cent of our military hardware re­ time labor leaders. fense and trade—are no longer quirements if the need arose. . . ." "If less than one percent," o / "We cannot continue to go from the proposed fiscal 1968 budget really separate items in the mod­ Among the speakers were: Helen Delich Bentley, maritime editor year to year appropriating a pit­ of the Baltimore Sun, Senator ^ of over $130 billion "was allo­ ern world. Daniel B. Brewster (D-Md.), Ed he can fatten the larder in his new cated to ship construction we "I would propose that the non- tance for ship construction," &nHood, president of the Shipbuild­ household. could build in excess of 50 of military transport function of the ator Magnuson concluded. We ers Council of America and merchant marine is of far more must devise and implement a spe­ F. J. Sullivan is laying over in the best ships in the world each importance than realized generally cific and detailed multi-year reviSIUNA President Paul Hall who year," he pointed out. "In five is also head of the Maritime New Orleans waiting for an engine years we would have an active and that the security of our nation talization program." room opening on anything sailing. fleet of 250 new vessels that could Trades Department, AFL-CIO. The topic of the seminar was He usually ships from New York. go faster and more efficiently than transportation labor and its affect Sullivan's last ship was the Steel any competitor's. This would be upon port operations and foreign Executive on which he filled a 2V2 times our present fleet of fireman's slot. modern vessels, for today we have commerce. A luncheon was held only about 100 ships that can at the SIU hall for all participants Mobile sustain speeds of 20 knots or on the final day of the gathering. Shipping has been slow here the more." The northern route is not an The Soviet Union has made it past two weeks. No ships are laid Senator Magnuson dismissed known that the rest of the world's international passage but an in­ up and we hope for an improve­ merchant ships will be invited to ternal Soviet shipping link, be­ ment in activity during the coming share the Russian North Sea Route cause parts of it are within the period. linking Europe and Asia along Russian 12-mile territorial limit the north coast of Siberia, along and all of it depends on the use Robert L. Kelly and Grover with the rapidly-expanding So­ of Soviet shore facilities and ice­ Blackwell are ready for the first breakers. viet merchant fleet. jobs available in the Deck depart­ For many years Russia has been The cost for using the route ment. Bob last spent about a year working hard at both improving has not been announced, nor has on the Alcoa Commander in deck any date been given yet when it the waterway and lengthening the maintenance and Grover finished Dunn Barnes PASCAGOULA, Miss.—Mod­ will be made available to world navigation season from about 100 a three-month trip to India on the ern ship fitters rarely have to con­ shipping. Japanese vessels have days in 1960 to the present 150 Cottonwood Creek. New Orleans cern themselves with mammoth been allowed to use part of the days. The route, which connects Seafarer August Michell doesn't Two 20-year men are watching bow decorations in this stream­ route for some time now. the northern Russian cities of want to get far from home for the board for Steward's berths. lined age but the Ingalls Shipbuild­ The 2,500-mile Arctic Ocean Archangel, near the Atlantic and too long. He definitely prefers William J. Barnes was last on the ing Company has been called upon route is kept open for about 150 Vladivostok, on the Pacific, has short trips. His last ship was the intercoastal run aboard the Tren­ to construct three-ton eagles—five days a year by Soviet icebreakers, become increasingly important to Del Monte on which he sailed as ton and William T. Jones spent of them. including the powerful nuclear- the Soviets in recent years through galleyman. Looking for a South three months on the Puerto Rican powered icebreaker Lenin. The the economic development of the The giant birds are part of a American run, M. J. Kelly feels top-of-the-world route between Russian Arctic coastal territory five-ship contract the yard here that New Orleans is the perfect run as chief cook on the Maiden has with the SIU Pacific District- Europe and Asia is considerably and exploitation of the area's coal, place to job hunt. Kelly's most Creek. shorter than the conventional oil, tin, gold and diamond re­ Richard C. Busby, last on the contracted . American President route via the Suez Canal. recent billet was as wiper aboard sources. Alcoa Commander, is waiting for Lines and required the makers to the Del Mar. master a new skill. Built on a jig SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS Oiler Eldon Amot signed off an oiler's job and B. D. Bums is in the company's fabrication shop, the Cuba Victory upon her return ready for anything that comes they have a 30-foot wing span February 1 - February 28, 1967 to the States. Eldon likes the old along in the Engine department. and measure eight feet from head Number of Amount "victory's" and is looking forward Brother Burns last sailed as FWT to tail. Benefits Paid on the Oaibome. to another joh aboard one soon. Latest vessel to sport the West Hospital Benefits 5,699 $ 59,143.30 He hails from the West Coast but Houston Coast line's eagle emblem is the 26 59,424.60 has made his home in New Or­ Many members here have been 572-foot President Grant, Death Benefits Disability Benefits 923 161,440.00 leans for the past fifteen years. taking advantage of upgrading launched a few weeks ago to join Maternity Benefits 24 4,610.15 Last on the Akoa Voyager, opportunities. Deck maintenance the President Van Buren which Dependent Benefits 374 75,670.68 Charles Dunn is on the beach tak­ man H. B. Rains just got off the was already in operation. Three 193 2,889.64 ing care of important business— Transhatteras and plans to go other sister ships, the Presidents Optical Benefits Out-Patient Benefits 3,785 30,600.00 he's getting married. After the up for his Second Mate's ticket. Taft, Johnson and Fillmore, are 11,024 393,778.37 honeymoon, Dunn will be looking Jim Maxey is also sitting for a under construction. All are Sea- Summary Vacation Benefits 1,260 523,790.75 mate's license. for the first ship available so that master class cargoliners. • The Gulf Coast Soviet to Open North Sea Route To Worldwide East-West Shipping New APL Ships Sport 3-Ton Stooi Eag/os �•n Page Six SEAFARERS April 14, 1967 LOG DISPATCHERS REPORT The Pacific Coast March 25 to April 7, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative George Issel, national director of the SIUNA-affiliated United Industrial Workers, Pacific District, announced that the fish plant workers of Newport, Oregon, voted 18 to 3 to affiliate with the SIU United Industrial Workers of the Pacific. '$>Seattle Shipping has been booming in plenty of jobs for Oilers, FTW's Seattle and this seems to be the and Electricians to ship immedi­ report up and down the West ately. Coast. The next few weeks also Paying off and signing on crews look excellent for shipping in all were the Fcnn Victory, Delaware, ratings. The Kenyon Victory and Margaret Brown, Burhank Vic­ the Rebecca will be taking a full tory, San Francisco, Brigham Vic­ crew and so will the Trans- tory, Princeton Victory, Steel Sea­ Orleans. farer and the Pecos. No less than 12 ships paid off Ships in transit were the Seaduring the past period. Three ships train Texas, San Juan, Steel Re­ signed on and six were by in corder and the Transnorthern. transit. Chief electrician F. J. Muntz Dick Simpson was by. His last just made the Margaret Brown ship was the Hattiesbnrg Victory and a trip to the Far East. And as chief steward. Dick piled off W. Rawluk got the AB job aboard in the Gulf and spent a week on the Princeton Victory after being the beach before shipping as chief on the beach for a spell. steward on the Transontario. J. W. Allen is back from a run Wilmington as bosun aboard the Beloit Vic­ During the past two weeks, tory. He's now waiting for a we had the Kyska and the Rachel Group 1 job going to Viet Nam. V pay off. Seven ships were by in Charlie Ries just got his FWT transit. Shipping here, of course, rating so is seeking a long run. He due to the Viet Nam sealift opera­ recently piled off the Manhattan, tion, has been booming for all on which he sailed as oiler. ratings. Any FOWT or electrician San Francisco who makes his way to Wilmington Shipping in the Bay area re­ will have no trouble finding a spot mains extremely active. There are fast. THE INQUIRING SEAFARER Question: Which hasehall teams in hoth the National and Ameri­ can Leagues do you think will take the pennant in 1967? many experts, I'll put my money on them to win the flag. It would be a pleasant surprise. Oliv/Seim: I like the Los Ange­ les Dodgers. I liked them even more when they were in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Dodgers: That was a colorful team! Who can forget Ebbets Field, whose land has become a mere apartment house development. Duke, Campy, Pee Wee, Hodges, Furillo, Jackie, all. unforgettable. I'd still like to see the Dodgers take the pennant. The American League I don't fol­ low that closely so I wouldn't take a stab at picking a winner. Joseph Garcia: The Atlanta Braves are better than the Dodg­ ers, who have lost their major pitch­ er, Sandy Koufax, through his retire­ ment. The Braves also have great hitting power. In the American League the Yanks will of course take despite vear's ridiculous showing, in which they came out squashed on the bottom of the standings. <1> Izell Van Buren: I'd like to see the Yanks stage a great comeback and walk off the pennant winners. In the National League, the flag should go to the San Francisco Giants, who have, in Willie Mays, Juan Marichal and Willie McCovey some of the best players around. They've got lots of power and good pitching. What else do you need? Robert Morales: The Cincinnati Redlegs are due for some success in the National League. They've got pretty strong players. The Bos­ ton Red Sox are my favorite team in the American League and al­ though they're not the choice of too Atlantic, Gulf & Inland Waters District — 4^ — William Fulmer: The Baltimore Orioles in the American League t repeat winL ners. They have­ n't lost any of the strength they exhibited last year. The San Francis­ co Giants are due to take the flag in the National League. They've been close to the top several times. Now, I think they're due. Mays, McCovey and Marichal, The Triple M combo, won't be beat. <1> William Ncgron: The New York Mets are young and have been building up strength and ex­ perience over the past years. I'd like to see them take the flag but I don't know if they will. In the American League, the Orioles stand the best chance. They've got the best hitting and pitching lineup and a number of seasoned vet­ I erans. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 5 1 54 29 7 3 26 12 8 12 2 7 5 4 21 5 48 18 51 29 10 69 54 25 20 7 311 221 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 0 39 34 9 1 4 1 15 11 2 4 11 8 5 7 4 11 7 2 12 4 0 31 24 7 15 18 3 13 11 20 45 28 36 34 8 23 226 167 115 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Gass A Class B 17 3 217 97 25 7 112 47 13 15 13 5 6 3 93 25 129 71 160 98 35 1 48 4 31 3 899 379 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Grhups Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Gass A Gass B 0 1 44 51 6 5 12 28 7 10 7 6 6 4 13 13 34 21 24 28 14 15 45 24 13 16 194 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B ClassC 0 0 1 31 13 34 3 3 5 7 7 10 8 10 8 6 0 5 7 0 10 9 11 2 11 26 24 7 19 13 13 16 11 47 25 24 35 18 10 176 133 180 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups Class A GassB Class C Class A GassB 0 0 0 0 1 11 17 15 12 44 0 3 2 12 6 8 1 9 13 17 11 5 5 5 4 1 3 1 5 5 4 1 12 1 4 7 4 14 1 16 7 31 36 39 27 9 9 20 4 25 18 6 3 2 6 38 26 11 20 9 16 9 22 18 8 101 128 195 127 148 REGISTERED on BEACH Gass A Class B 4 1 169 103 22 9 67 60 11 17 9 8 8 2 37 59 101 56 119 73 29 2 6 24 15 7 568 451 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 2 1 151 45 12 20 47 47 7 20 8 26 1 18 18 94 71 86 69 17 4 8 42 15 6 304 513 Meany Hails Farm Workers'Union s First-Time Pact With Di Giorgio Co. SAN FRANCISCO—The AFL-CIO farm workers have won the biggest agricultural wage and benefit package in history as a result of the arbitration award establishing their first contract with the giant DiGiorgio Corp. Its trailblazing provisions in­ Statc.s—have the same opportunity tion and file for coverage for all clude unemployment insurance to better their lives as other work­ its agricultural employees by the state program. If the state refuses and a first-ever health and wel­ ers have." Boycott Ends to accept jobless coverage, the fare-pension fund for farm work­ company is to pay the 6 cents per The AFL-CIO president also ers. It grants the union shop and hour cost into a special benefit announced the official ending of provides that all jobs are to be fund. the boycott of DiGiorgio products filled from a union operated hir­ • A 5-cent per hour employer ing hall, with job preference for launched last May 6 by the fed­ eration's Executive Council. He contribution, retroactive to last seniority. declared: January 1 to set up the special The three-year contract is effec­ "The same solidarity demon­ benefit fund. The fund is to accu­ tive April 3 and will cover a har­ strated in the successful eampaign mulate for a year and then be vest-time peak of 2,700 workers against DiGiorgio will win in used for such benefits as medical, on three DiGiorgio ranches in other battles still to come." dental or hospital care, pensions California, the largest number DiGiorgio President J. Max or life insurance. Any unionever covered by a farm union O'Neill also predicted that the management disagreement on ben­ contract. new agreement would "establish efits is to be resolved by the arbi­ AFL-CIO President George Meany, in a telegram to Cesar precedents" for farm worker con­ trators. The farm workers also got a Chavez, Director of the United tracts in California and other 15-cent per hour retroactive pay Farm Workers Organizing Com­ states. Major provisions of the con­ increase effective on the dates mittee, called the contract award tract award include: when jthe UFWOC organizing a "significant victory" that is "cer­ • A 25-cent per hour increase committee was certified as bar­ tain to bring new, long-needed gains to farm workers throughout for hourly paid employees and ad­ gaining agent—last September 2 justments to reflect a 25-cent per for DiGiorgio's Sierra Vista ranch the country." "Your victory, therefore, is the hour boost for piece work or in­ at Delano and its Borrego Springs victory of all farm workers," centive rates. This puts the basic ranch in San Diego county, and Meany added, "and should be an minimum wage at $1.65 per hour. November 4 at DiGiorgio farms inspiration to those workers still An additional 5-cent increase is at Arvin. on strike in Delano for the simple provided in April 1968. The Also provided in the contract justice you have now won. It agreement can be opened for ne­ are one-week vacations after a should also be clear notice to gotiations on pay and benefits year's employment and two weeks growers everywhere that the AFL- covering the last year of the con­ after three years, for workers who CIO will not rest until all farm tract. put in at least 1,600 hours a year, • DiGiorgio is to waive its and time and one-half pay for workers—until now the most ex­ ploited workers in the United unemployment insurance exemp­ work on six holidays. �April 14, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG S :-AV Gold coins shown were part of $2 million Spanish treasure salvaged off Florida coast. Most of the 3,200 found were minted either in Mexico City or South American countries in years 1698 thru 1711. INCE THE DAYS OF COLUMBUS, when men began to reach across the oceans for purposes good or evil, the quest for treasure from land and sea has been at least a part of the dreams of most men. The explorers of the old world set out to discover and exploit the new; pirates and "privateers" sprang up to exploit the explorers. Over the centuries, piracy, greed, battles for sea supremacy and the unconquerable, treacherous sea itself have all contributed to the littering of the ocean floor with a wealth of treasure the value of which is virtually beyond comprehension in its enormity. The quest for this treasure has never subsided over the centuries. Though most of it has defied salvage, or remained hidden for hundreds of years there are always men who, against all the odds, convince them­ selves that they will be successful where others have failed. At first these men were merely fortune-hunting adventurers with courage and hope. Today, with modern technology and vastly improved detecting devices, they are often enterprising business men with great wealth already behind them to pursue their efforts. Ancient or modem, however, the lure is still romantically the same: Buried Treasure. The exact locations of hundreds of sunken wrecks responsibly believed to contain treasure are a matter of record in the archives of Spain, the files of the British Admiralty and Lloyd's of London, and the U.S. Department of Commerce or Navy Department. Thousands more are known to exist in old shipping lanes on both sides of the Atlantic. The general arfea in which they lie is fairly certain from papers, letters and reports filed at the time of the sinkings, but pinpointing their whereabouts has been hampered by lack of detail or geographic changes in coastlines and the ocean's floor over the centuries. Much treasure was buried ashore by pirates, to be sure, and a good deal of it has been stumbled upon on islands and along the coasts of New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Georgia and Florida to name only a few. But these finds are the result of purest chance as there is no possible way to even guess at their whereabouts. Indeed it is variously reported in historical writings that the pirates them­ selves sometimes lost track of their buried booty. But sunken galleons and other treasure-carrying ships are a different matter. All were registered with their respective governments; all had specific depar­ ture dates, ports of call and estimated arrival dates; all left manifests or bills of lading on what and whom they carried with them to the bottom. According to one official estimate, $150,000,000 lost by Spanish armadas between the Caribbean and Page Seven Spain from 1500 to 1820 has yet to be salvaged. More than twice that amount, however, has been recovered by diligent salvors. And this accounts for treasure lost by only one segment of the shipping of Spain alone. The vessels of England, France, Portugal and even the pirates themselves suffered similar losses. More than 800 ships left Portugal for the Indies between 1497 and 1612, for example, and a full 12% of them were totally destroyed through shipwreck. From the time when Hernando Cortez first landed in Vera Cruz in 1519 and began his systematic plunder of Montezuma's Aztec empire, few if any ships sailed from the New World with less than half their cargo made up of gold, silver or precious stones. General cargo—tobacco, hides, sugar and the like— was usually piled high above decks and often swept overboard in heavy seas or deliberately thrown over to assist in surviving a storm. The more secure space below was reserved for the precious metals even to the exclusion of adequate quarters for passengers and crew. "Barbarous Greed" So bad were conditions on Spain's treasure ships that even King Ferdinand VI was prompted to com­ ment on victims of "the barbarous greed of those who wish to use all the space on the ship for their cargo." This despite the fact that the king's tax on gold and silver was 20% until 1572 and 10% thereafter. There were also additional taxes for stamping and assaying bullion and on merchants importing treasure. According to Spanish records, some 437,000,000 pesos reached Spain and were recorded at the House of Trade in Seville during the 147 years between 1503 and 1650. This does not include an estimated 100,000,000 pesos smuggled in during the same period. Loose enforcement of contraband laws and bribery sometimes made it possible for a single voyage to enrich an entire crew and not a few Skippers averaged up to 100,000 pesos per trip. (By today's standards, each of these pesos would be worth roughly $3.20. So much for the treasure that reached its destina­ tion three and four hundred years ago. Perhaps an equal amount still lies beneath the sea today just awaiting salvagers clever enough or rich enough or lucky enough to claim it. It is interesting to look briefly into the reasons why so much of this tremendous New World wealth never got back to the Old World. The danger from pirates was always a very present one to be sure. These vessels were by far the richest ever to sail the seas and any freebooting seafarer (Continued on page 15) �H i Pace Eight :• April 14, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG April 14, 1967 Page Nine SEAFARERS LOG [std 1-' ^^4 Harry Lundeberg Schooiof Seamanship . [7 P ROVIDING seamen with know-how and sMIl for the successful performance of their shipboard jobs is one of the prime objectives of the SIU's Hany Lundeberg SdMxd of Seamanship. The school's program and facilities offer training for the entry ratings in deck, ei^ine and stewards departments and fmr upgrading to higher ratings—as well as courses of instruction to prepare qmdified Seafarers for enj^e and deck department licenses. A key asqpect of the schooFs traiaiiig is its lifebo^ andj^ety in­ struction widch has given rerd meaning to the fact that "an SIG ship hi a safe ship!" The photos on these pages riiow students enrolled hi dm i&itry Rating Tralniiig Program as they are taught lifeboat handling and odier safety techidques in the classroom and hi the boats. Students are also shown in the course of lifeboat ticket examinations given by the Coast Qu^td at the SIU school'^ wideifiont facility at MiU Basin v. In Brooldyii, \ flSji- < •' Proud first class of SIU Entry Rating Lifeboat Training School in happy pose after graduation. They are (L-R). Front Row: J. Bailey, D. Gilbert, F. Rediker, J. Green, R. Gonzales, R. Garcia, J. Gates. Second row (L-R): K. C. McGregor, instructor, D. McBride, M. Elliot, R. Drouillard, P. Murphy, T. Kile, M. McGovern, R. Pierce, F. Bragg. Back row (L-R): SIU Safety Dir. Joe Algina, B. McKinstry, R. Avis, R. Kelly, G. Carpenter, W. Estes, A. Goodhue, C. White, S. Nutter, A. Bjornsson, Inst. Course was given at Harry Lundeberg School. '-'K- .. ' • b'l -i, • . • •'h. ^ '' • - £M:t v- IS .-ri7.v .-i--"V-T - • • T• MS -a- ^ 5^ y> 1 II ••< i mi • '' ''''m. «l- I,' fl' 'C; 'r ^ Hdd^ihg Iv' hook. ENTRY RATING PROGRAM LIPEBOAT CLASS N0.2 MARCH 27, 19 67 All hands prepare to man Hfeboats. mi. .JWi''H''' • • >:•;' Shown above is the second class to graduate in the new training program. Seated (L-R): Louis Peluso, Terry Perterson, M. Gordan, Ericic Sorensen and Michael Wolf. Standing in the second row are: Mike Miller, Theodore Kowaleviocz, Thomas Alley, Larry Walling, Courtney Bernard, William Haddock, Kenneth Buch and Ted Modlin. In back (L-R): Inst. McGregor, Bledsoe Nettles, Jim Foreman, Bill Gibbs, A. Bennett, Phil Flanagan, Bob Goodson and Inst. Bjornsson. V'- ,;v' .R. Pierce receives lifeboat ticket certificate. •^"^'Ylii in t tnliiiiittBi instructor Bjornsson explains a safety measure. ' Course also includes classroom instruction. TTteX j^ture Bjornsson is giving here involves inflation of , liferafts. .W J.., .... . iiiSfi. KjS'iWfSfl:#' 1- I! •i/'...'i 5 CG Approves SIU Entry Rating Lifeboat, Safety Training Pian ' X I II •^:-r r! S f ^ % l?-~ I 4i'' I Men receiving entry rating training in the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will now be given their lifeboat ticket examinations immediately upon completion of that part of the training program's course of instructions. This procedure and training was approved by the U.S. Coast Guard following meetings prompted by " the SIU between the Union In recommending that the COast rangement, those passing the tests and the Coast Guard. At the Guard give examinations for Sea­ will receive a lifeboat ticket which meetings, the SIU pointed out that farers at the conclusion of the life­ would become valid after 90 days its training program included cer­ boat instruction phase of their en­ of seatime by applying for valida­ tified lifeboat and fire-fighting try rating training, the SIU main­ tion at the Coast Guard office in training techniques for entry tained that it is more desirable the port where the test was taken. from the standpoint of ships' safety ratings. Under the newly-approved plan, SIU Safety Director Joe Algina to give the examinations prior to graduates of the SIU Harry Lun­ stressed that the Harry Lundeberg the accumulation of 90 days' sea- deberg School who pass the ex­ School of Seamanship—a Coast time, as had previously been the amination would thus, in effect, be Guard-approved school—teaches procedure. qualified lifeboat men immediately courses in fire fighting and life­ 'As a result of the discussion upon joining a vessel. boat training at the entry rating with the Union, the Coast Guard In the first class of 23 men who level as part of its objective of agreed to give the lifeboat ticket took the examination, all passed assuring maximum shipboard examination to the men in the safety and to assure availability of Lundeberg school's entry rating and received their certification. properly trained crewmembers in training program after they com­ Since then two more classes suc­ the entry, as well as in the other pleted the lifeboat training phase cessfully completed this jfiiiase of ratings. of their instruction. Under the ar­ training (see photos, far right). imm '•7gV--s,. ' AfloBi Tfoinee J. Gates gets his lifeboat ticket document from the Giast Guard examiner as -r lu- -u„ sive instruction in fird' fighting procedures. ): J. Green, R^ Gonzales, jtist, McGregor, and, F. Rediker. if..- Coast Guzird examiner looks ph'a cruciari; rope-tying pihas^^^ of trainees take , examination. rv/ ^•>4 • f: ,,,, " ktA Third class of graduates are (L-R) Front row: J. Harper, B. Shaw, C. Beach, J. Tenne, R. Jackson, B. Vain, A. Martin, R. Corbin, E. Burch. Standing in middle row (L-R): Inst. McGregor, N. Hawkins, J. Dyer, J. Willis, D. Brown, P. Kratsas, E. Johnson, E. Younger, Inst. Bjornsson. Trainees in last row are (L-R): T. Kehoe, D. Ward, J. Daughtrey, W. Johnson, H. Odom, R. Ba! .in and G. Golden. Class of entry rating; lifeboat trainees prepares to into the water at the school's Mill Basin site in Brooklyn, N.Y. j' i . MliS . t' .\ t'i ' \ s . \ \ ^ V \ '' ^ 'U V ' �Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG April 14^ 1967 r THE TORREY CANYON DISASTER I'•H' f' A fe- well-known British expression for a troublesome situation is "sticky-wicket". For the last few weeks Britain has had a truly sticky problem on its hands—crude oil, over 35 million gallons of it—^ floating on the sea and' threatening the economic future of vast areas of the English coast. The thick, sticky brown oil came from the tanks on the Torrey Canyon—a runaway-flag, Americanowned supertanker operated by a Bermuda based company, registered in Liberia, chartered to a British firm with Italian officers and crew. The ship, over 900 feet long and 118,00 deadweight tons, was on the last lap of a voyage from Kuwait to Wales on March 18 when she went aground on the rocks of Seven Stones reef, oflf the Scilly Islands on England's southern coast. The Torrey Canyon now has the dubious distinc­ tion of being the costliest single mishap in maritime history. The vessel, which is a total loss, was insured for $16.5 million. Her cargo, also a total loss, was insured for another $1 million or more. In addition, the vessel carried liability insurance of $2.5 million —and it looks as if damage claims will run many, many times that amount. The previous record for a single maritime mishap was held by the Andrea Doria, which was insured for $16 million when it collided with a Swedish ship and sank off Nantucket in July, 1956. It may never be known with any certainty why the Torrey Canyon was so far off course when she went aground on the rocks. The vessel was fairly new (built in 1959 and jumboized in 1965) and was equipped with a fathometer, gyro compass, radar, radio direction finder and radio-telephone. Yet when she went aground she had wandered outside a safe channel which was 12-miles wide. Immediately after she hit, the crude oil began pouring from ruptured tanks. As a EVutch salvage firm struggled unsuccessfully to free her from the rocks, more and more of her cargo poured into the sea. Finally, under the constant pounding of wind and waves she broke up and additional millions of gallons of oil poured out. In an effort to prevent the release of whatever oil cargo still remained aboard the battered and broken hulk of the vessel, wave after wave of British jet bombers were sent in to pound her with high explosive bombs, rockets, napalm, gasoline, kerosene, phosphoious—everything conceivable that might set fire to what remained in her tanks and to the vast pools of oil that were being driven toward shore. But the thick crude oil does not ignite easily, and although the ship itself caught fire and burned fiercely for a time, the floating oil refused to bum. As it moved toward shore it carried with it economic dis­ aster for much of England's picturesque southern coast. Warmed by the nearby Gulf Stream, the Scilly Islands and England's southern shore represent the prime vacation spot for the entire nation. Advertise­ ments picture the area's palm trees waving in the warm summer breezes, and promotional literature describes the pure-golden beach sands for which the area is famous. The climate has made the area a haven for water fowl, including many species that are found nowhere else in the world, and extensive oyster beds are a prime financial mainstay of the area. But the Torrey Canyon disaster may have changed all that for years to come. The golden sand of many beaches is already covered with a layer of thick, tarry dfi several inches thick, and each day the wind and tide brings more and more oil ashore. Hundreds of thousands of the exotic water fowl have already perished in the thick, sticky substance, and some, it is believed, have been made extinct. Although efforts are being made to protect the oyster beds from the encroaching oil, all such efforts seem puny in com­ parison to the extent of the disaster, and it is possible that the oyster industry will be ruined for years to come. The possibility of local economic disaster is not confined to Britain. The French coastal areas of Normandy and Brittany are also in danger from the huge drifting pools of oil—^which threaten not only the coasts and the local oyster beds but also the local farm economy because French farmers along the coast rely on seaweed for fertilizer—and the floating oil threatens to contaminate the seaweed all up and down the coast. The Torrey Canyon disaster has suddenly con­ fronted the world with maritime, legal, conservation and economic problems ifhich it has never had to face before, but which it may have to face again in the future and for which it must, therefore, be prepared. MARITIME PROBLEMS From the standpoint of current trends in maritime, the Torrey Canyon disaster casts a questioning spot­ light on the trend toward bigger and bigger tankers and bulk carriers. The economic stimulus behind vessels of everincreasing tonnages is the fact that the more cargo a vessel can transport in a single trip, the less it costs to haul cargo per ton. But, as the Torrey Canyon demonstrates, each supertanker or bulk carrier carries with it such a gigantic potential for loss in the event of disaster that insurance costs have gone up steadily, advancing anywhere between 5 per cent to 30 per cent last year alone, depending on the experience rating of various ship fleets. The Torrey Canyon disaster will certainly cause insurers to review their rate struc­ tures and may very well lead to further rate in­ creases. Rising insurance rates naturally cut into potential profits to be gained from increasing ship size. The Torrey Canyon, for instance, was not a particularly large vessel by today's "super" standards. At 118,000 deadweight tons she was much smaller than the Japa­ nese Idemitsu Mam which is 205,000 tons. Japan is already planning six new tankers of 276,000 tons each, and maritime architects are already talking about 500,000 ton tankers—which they insist are technologically feasible. The Torrey Canyon mishap however, may serve to bring about a great deal of thought on whether such large vessels are economically feasible as well. The events following the Torrey Canyon will certainly lead to fresh thoughts on the part of ship planners, shipbuilders, shipowners and ship insurers. LEGAL ASPECTS From the legal standpoint, the Torrey Canyon dis­ aster has left in its wake a legal tangle that will (Continued on page 15) c I Grud^ bil slick from grounded Torrey Canyon nears the coast • at Penzance, England. More of this sticky stuff — thousands of tons of it -^' threatened the r shorelines ah^ marine life of I resort areas up and down both If ^Epglish and Trench coasts and . caused millions of dollars in damage and loss Of revenue Os y ess inhabitants watched. < ' m' ^ > .ssy...-, .J,, * ' '/ z.A'ij �April 14, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Tax-Free Industrial Bonds Abused by Runaway Sbops Page Eleven M fl/ I'll Tell Ya What I'm Gonna Do!" Organized labor's call for a ban on the use of state and local taxfree bonds to finance private industrial plants was renewed in a recent network radio interview. Assistant Dir. Frank Fernbach, of the AFL-CIO Dept. of Research charged that the "use of public tax money ... to build a plant for private purposes" is "improper." He made the statements on Labor News Conference, public affairs interview broadcast each Tuesday at 7:35 p.m., EST, on the Mutual Radio Network. (The American Federa­ tion of Radio & Television Artists ended its strike against Mutual on Mar. 31.) Fernbach said tax-free bonding was authorized to help state and local governments build and expand public facilities, but a growing number of communities are using the authority to build industrial plants and entice firms from other areas. Unless checked, the practice now permitted in 30 states threatens to spread to all 50, he warned. Last year alone, he noted, tax-free industrial bonding was an "op­ portunity for more than 125 American companies to get cheap factory financing at the expense of the American taxpayer." Half a billion dollars worth of the bonds was issued last year, and within two years that figiu-e will double, he predicted. Fernbach said that "tremendous profiteering" results from the prac­ tice, pointing out that in addition to property tax and other concessions granted the companies, they often buy the very bonds issued to build their plants and collect the tax-free interest while writing-off the rent for the site as "a cost of business operations." Support for changing the law is growing, he said. He noted that several bills to accomplish this are now before Congress, and such Administration officials as the secretary of the treasury and the Presi­ dent's Council of Economic Advisers have spoken out against tax-free industrial bonding. In addition, Fernbach said, the Independent Bankers Association, which represents "people who are in the business of selling tax-free state and local bonds," is actively campaigning to end the practice. They feel this is their "Achilles' heel," he said, "so socially, economically and morally unjustified that it might set in motion a clamor in Congress and around the country to end tax-free bonding for any purpose." The Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council unanimously passed a resolution at its convention recently condemn­ ing "unscrupulous" persons in the medical profession and hospital business and urged labor to com­ pile an "unfair list" of doctors and hospitals who overcharge patients. tween the Packinghouse Workers, the Meat Cutters and Wilson and Co. The pacts covering some 6,500 people in 15 Wilson plants closely follows the lines of new agreements reached with Armour & Co. The Armour settlement totaled about 66 cents an hour. Non-professional employees at Oho University staged an 11-day strike that won the 600 new mem­ bers of State, County and Munici­ pal Employees Local 37 a firsttime agreement. The workers' strike shut down the school and had the support of the students who rallied in their behalf. The AFL-CIO's 12th annual national conference on Commu­ nity Services will be held at the Hotel Commodore, April 16-20. More than a score of prominent community health experts will ad­ dress the delegates. They include Mrs. Hubert H. Humphrey and Communications Workers Presi­ dent Joseph A. Beirne, who is chairman of the AFL-CIO Com­ munity Services Committee. The Conference will honor Dr. Albert B. Sabin, developer of the oral anti-polio vaccine at the MurrayGreen Award Dinner on April 20. The General Council of the British Trades Union Congress has called for the abolition of the pri­ vate educational system. The fed­ eration called the traditional form of secondary education in Eng­ land "socially undesirable" and "damaging in its effect on the public educational system." The private schools have produced "a privileged elite," the Council added. <1> AFL-CIO President George Meany has been named a member of the President's Advisory Com­ mittee on Top Federal &laries. The committee will review current salaries and benefits paid to top officials in private sectors of the economy and consider whether necessary adjustments shall be made for government workers in the top salary brackets. ^ A new agreement arrived at six months before the expiration date of contract has been reached be­ .1, Judge Inzer B. Wyatt of U.S. District Court in New York City, has rejected a Labor Dept. peti­ tion that he set aside an election of officers of Hotel, Motel & Club Employes Local 6 and order a new vote. The election was held in May 1965. The suit was based on allegations by a dissident group within the union that eligibility re­ quirements for running for paid union office were illegally-restric­ tive. The ruling held that the eligibility rules, while "technical­ ly" to restrictive, had no effect on the outcome of the balloting. "So far as appears from this rec­ ord," he added, "the voting was fairly and honiestly conducted and the votes were accurately counted." If at First You Don't Succeed Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara's Fast Deployment Logistic Ship construction proposal has been scuttled by the Senate. But McNamara has not given up the idea and plans to push for approval of his pet project by the House of Representatives— even though opposition to the FDL proposal has been growing steadily in the House as well. The Secretary of Defense does not give up an idea easily, even a bad one like FDL. The wastefulness, uselessness and unworkability of the FDL concept has been pointed out time and again by many representatives of labor, management, government and other interested parties. The members of the Sen­ ate have made their rejection of the FDL concept unequivocably clear. Yet McNamara persists. The comments of Senator Richard Russell (D-Ga.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, which investigated FDL and then recommended rejection of the con­ cept by the Senate, indicate that the Defense ''Good Night, Chet!" When you reach the top of your field, it is sometimes difficult to remember what things were like before fame and fortune came your way. Most men's vision remains clear. Others however, overwhelmed by their affluent and glamorous present positions, lose their vision of the past. Many years ago, when newscaster Chet Huntley was an unknown, beginning news­ man working on small, local radio stations, he became a member of AFTRA. Undoubt­ edly, he was happy then to accept the secu­ rity and honest representation that the union afforded him. But now, having reached the top; and being able with his national prominence to Secretary even tried threats of political black­ mail in order to gain approval for FDL. This stubborn adherence to a discredited idea has become a trademark of Defense Secretary McNamara. It took the Vietnam sealift to convince him to abandon his ridicu­ lous idea that future military transport could be handled completely by airlift and that ships were no longer necessary for this pur­ pose—and from some of his recent state­ ments it would seem that he is still not quite convinced. Right now he has his heart set on a fleet of FDL ships and he would let nothing stand in his way—not even the facts and figures proving the wastefulness and uselessness of the entire concept. Although House approval of FDL be­ comes more unlikely with each passing day, one thing is certain—McNamara will be in there fighting to preserve it. But fortunately for the American maritime industry and the security of the entire nation, it is equally certain that the SIU and many other mari­ time unions will be there as well, fighting for the final defeat of the entire FDL concept. virtually call the tune in his own wage nego­ tiations with the giant radio and television networks, Huntley seems to have forgotten the important role the union played in aid­ ing his rise to fame. Even worse, he seems to have forgotten that beginners still start at the bottom, where he once was, and need the vitally-important support of a strong union, as he once did. From the lofty and secure heights of na­ tional prominence, Huntley saw fit to betray both his union and his union Brothers, who recently settled their strike with the TV net­ works. In so doing he was at odds with many other AFTRA members—men enjoy­ ing national prominence equal to his own— men named Cronkite, Downs and Brinkley, to name just a few. �YT Page Twelve ' SEAFARERS LOG . '""S"-" Private Utilities 'Big Time CMselers' • I »!• i:. To The Editor: Your article in the March 3rd Log on the *Trath in Lend­ ing Law" was great. Won't you run another article in the same vein on "Big Time Chislers?" I refer to ray gas and electric bill. It was received by me on Feb. 14tb, and the net was $28,58. On Feb. 28th the total became $31.29. This amounts to about 10 per cent interest in just two weeks. As you know, we IBU mem­ bers in Baltimore have been on strike five months, and every penny really counts. That was what open^ my eyes to this outrageous penalty. »You can't argue with these peqple — they simply cut off your Juice. Ito, expose them Jse. Affiled "WMtey" Jnfehess JlpTt. iVOTTV The Log ran ah I^Vom/ against unjustified rate Ihtcredses by the nation's ptiivately-owned power companies mh ihe March 17 issue. rM-:: Tarl0 Bedustlon Can Boo^ Shippings T6 e^ EiUtort Something that can drastical­ ly affect American shipping, as well as the rest of the nation's economy, is rapidly coming to a head unheralded and almost unreported in the newspapers. What I''am referring to are the Kennedy Round tariff talks now going on in Geneva, Swit­ zerland. These talks have been going on nearly four years, and the deadline for coming to an agreement is the end of this month! If the talks are successful, we will see a "reduction of world trade barriers unequaled in the history of international negotiations." (I am quoting ray local newspaper.) On the table in Geneva are proposals by all the world's main trading nations, including the United States and the Euro­ pean Common Market, to re­ duce literally thousands of in­ dividual tariffs by 50 per cent, Vvith the reduction to t^c place oyer a five-year period. The negotiators are seeking agreements on a sweeping new international agieement regulat­ ing trade in wheat and other grains. It would establish the principle that all rich countries, whether importers or exporters of grain, would share some of the burden of food aid to the poor countries. The United States, to its everlasting credit, is insisting on this provision, in the face of opposition by 'West ^Germany and other countries. Other farm products, chemi­ cals, machinery and steel are the other main categdries being discussed, with many hundreds pf other individual items also at jit's touch and go right noVy as to how the Kennedy Round will come out. Its possible ef­ fects on the shipping industry die United States and the of the world's seafailng ODS is staggering. Trans­ oceanic trade will increase tre­ mendously if the talks are con­ cluded successfully. Let's make sure that the United States shipping industry is not shortchanged again, as it has been in the past. It is cruto see that our Merchant April 14, 1967 . Marine is capable of meeting the demands of a possible big increase in world trade. If tariffs tumble, we must redou­ ble- our effort to see America's Merchant fleet grow to a posi­ tion where it carries its fair share—^which, as the world's largest trading nation, is considerable-^f goods that move across the sea. 4 Maxwell Paiterscm Fancy Knot and Canvas Handicrafts Worked to Perfection by SlU Bosun The handicrafts practiced by seafaring men reached their height in the blue water days. Fancy knot tying and working with canvas, in these days of steam turbine ships and automated Diesel ves­ sels, are rapidly becoming lost arts as the old blue water sailors fade away. Despite the changing times, Seafarer Vincent Anthony YYY?: ("Chick") Vanzenella, has con­ Seahirer Praises tinued to perfect his mastery at these changing arts. Bosun Van­ $IU Upgrading zenella, who got his first taste of To the Etf tmr: the sea in 1942, first became inter­ Recently I had the oppor­ ested in working with rope when tunity to attend our Union's he joined the Boy Scouts at the upgrading school in New York age of 12. Since then, he says, for the QMED endorsements. when "I sort of took it up as a I was very much impressed hobby . . . knots and lines have both with the school and the always fascinated me." instructors, who are real pro­ Brother Vanzenella learned the fessionals in preparing one for art of canvas working in the Navy, upgrading. he served as a Bosun. He where I strongly urge those who made mats for ladders and boat have their required time in the fenders. Although civilian tug­ Engine Room to take ad­ boat fenders are usually made of vantage of this excellent oppor­ rope or sometimes used automo­ Bosun "Chick" Vanzenella passes on his knowledge of nautical handi­ tunity. bile tires, naval tugs are equipped crafts at every opportunity, hoping the younger Seafarers will con­ I'm earnestly looking for­ with traditional canvas fenders for tinue to practice them. In this candid shot by a LOG photographer, ward to completing my re­ protecting the boats from abra­ quired sea time now to take ad­ "Chick" (left) is showing OS Bledsoe Nettles (center), a recent grad­ sion. vantage of the SIU's School for uate of the Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship, how to splice line. "Chick" uses his vast knowledge Marine Engineere. AB Chester Mikulski listens as "Chick" explains the difference between of nautical handicrafts to improve Paul J. McGahara his performance as a working a long and a short splice. Action took place at SlU headquarters. ^ — sailor. "While shipping as Bosun, • Stopper Knots are used to weaving." Small lines are made I've tried to develop new ways of working on deck," he pointed out. secure lengths of line to bits which of two strands, and are relatively "It's almost impossible to come are put on mooring lines to relieve easy to work with. up with new knots; there are thou­ stress. Large lines, on the other hand, sands of them," Brother Van­ Fancy knots are used mainly are made of three thick strands, To The Editor zenella said, when interviewed by for decoration today. "They were and it takes considerable skill to a LOG staff writer in the New all used to fancy up stuff during splice them together. The fid, a York hall. He had with him a the sailing days," Brother Van­ nautical tool whose origins go back Great Society book, "Encyclopedia of Knots and zenella explained, adding that they to antiquity, is a tapering pin of Fancy Rope Work" (Cornell Mari­ are still used on sailing yachts. wood used to open the strands Must Expand time Press). By Raoul Graumont "Don't ask me how many there of a rope in splicing. As Bosun To the Editor: and John J. Hensel, it describes are," he said. "I couldn't tell you." Vanzenella explained it, the fid The AFL-CIO, in calling on some 3,668 knots! "It's the best "Chick" passes away many of is put under the lays to allow the the Johnson Administration to book I've ever found on the sub­ his spare hours at sea by making ends of the second rope to be expand the war against poverty, ject," Brother Vanzenella said. knot boards—^which is practically tucked in. In other words, a hole is reflecting the voice of all "When I first went to sea, I a lost art. A knot board is a fin­ is opened that is large enough to American working people. learned a lot by watching the old- ished piece of wood with fancy accept the strands of the other When President Johnson, timers work," Brother Vanzenella knot work attached to it. Bosun rope. If the rope is new and stiff, during his presidential cam­ told the LOG. "Then I picked up Vanzenella made a knot board a mallet is needed to drive the paign, proposed to eradicate a lot myself, and after that I with over 50 knots on it for the fid through the strands. A knife poverty and bring the poor into started to read all the books I Jacksonville SIU hall in 1960. He or an axe is required to cut the the mainstream of American could find on the subject." made another, of similar scope, ends off. "I like wire splicing, society via the Great Society, "I always try to dig up new for a Daytona, Fla., yacht club. too," Brother Vanzenella said. The the response from the Ameri­ ways of securing and tying while Most of "Chick's" knot boards marlinespike, a pointed iron in­ can people was overwhelming­ I'm working," "Chick" said. are smaller, however, and he gives strument, is the tool used to splice ly affirmative. We all wanted, Two Categories them away to his shipmates. He wire and cable. the unemployed and the under­ Working with canvas is another All nautical knots either fall begins by cutting a piece of ply­ employed to take their right­ wood down to size. "Chick" has practically lost art that the veteran into the category of fancy knot ful place as productive work­ no trouble obtaining plywood, as Seafarer can do not only compe­ work or workable knots. Brother ers in our most bountiful o)|sj, most ships carry a supply for tently but with a kind of style Vanzenella is a master at crafting societies. building shelves and other items that is rare today. "Knowing how both kinds. Now the enemies of the "Today," says Brother Vanze­ as they are needed. Then he sands to sew canvas comes in handy," Great Soicety program are say-| nella, "those that go for fancy and varnishes the wood. After says the Bosun. "There is always ing we cannot afford to meet work are usually yacht people." tying the knots, he attaches them something to do with canvas, even our commitment in Viet Nam In the days of yore, many ties to the board with brads—small, on today's ships," Brother Van­ and support the Great Society that are now categorized as fancy almost headless nails which he zenella told the LOG. From can­ both. Labor's answer to this is knot work were workable knots. sinks below the surface of the vas he has fashioned dodgers— that not only can we afford it, or windbreakers—sea bags, and Others were used on various parts rope. but we must win on both fronts. covers for ships' lights. He has Sailing Boards A victory for democracy injf of clipper ships to decorate the often patched up lifeboat covers vessels and their rigging. He has also made a number Viet Nam, while leaving the and tarps. of sailing boards, using the same The workable knots used on to­ hard-core poor to stagnate in "The tools Bosun Vanzenella day's merchant ships fall into the technique as in making knot their ghettos at home, would boards. Sailing boards indicate uses to work with canvas are a following categories. Seafarer be a hollow one indeed. when a ship will sail and what her "palm" of leather with brass fit­ Vanzenella pointed out. Admittedly, some of the destination is. The lettering on tings, twine — which is the Great Society programs are • The Bowline is a bite for se­ "Chick's" sailing boards are made "thread," beeswax, and a needle. foundering because they have curing lines; its most common use of looped and knotted line, and Somehow, the nautical handi­ been short-changed by the fed­ is to secure mooring lines to piers. usually include fancy knot work crafts are more widely practiced eral government's lack of ader • The Square Knot is used to as decoration. in Britain. Needles for working quate funding, and other pro­ join two ropes together. grams have run aground on a • Half Hitches are used to se­ Bosun Vanzenella is also an ex­ canvas are imported from Eng­ sea of red tape. cure lines temporarily to rails and pert at spacing, or joining, rope land. This is why organized labor's other objects. and wire. For splicing heavy The basic stitchings are: the voice must be raised now, in-• Becket Bends are used to rig mooring line, three tools are used round stitch, for putting together sisting on an increase, rather up bosun's chairs. —a fid, a wooden mallet, and an round pieces of canvas; the flat than the proposed decreases, in • The Stage Hitch is used to axe or knife. No tools, "just your stitch, for sewing flat parts; the anti-poverty funds, and on secure each end of a plank for hands," are needed to splice herringbone stitch; and the "base­ higher caliber administration of working over the side of a ship smaller lines. Explaining the tech­ ball" stitch. The veteran seaman the various indiridual ^pro­ while it is in port. nique, Brother Vanzenella says: can also make "McNamara Lace," grams. 'j • The Sheep Shank Is used to "You go against the lay, over one, as intricately worked decorative shorten lines. Lee Hartimg then under one; it's sort of like canvas is called. -4/ LETTERS �April 14, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen vr' A '> SI ARRIVALS -# Audra Marie Wright, bom Jan­ uary 15, 1967, to the Ray Ander­ son Wrights, Aydlett, N. C. Charlene Vlto, born January 25, 1967, to the Rosalis Vitos, Houma, La. Darren Eugene Fuller, born January 7, 1967, to the Jerry E. Fullers, Houston, Texas. — — Paul Frankewicz, born January 1, 1967, to the Stephen J. Frankewiczs, Avondale, La. Wililam Ray Hanf, born Janu­ ary 23, 1967, to the Bill J. Hanfs, Houston, Texas. Christina Long, born January 2, 1967, to the James A. Longs, Joppatown, Maryland. ^ Clarence Willis, bom February 3, 1967, to the Dudley J. Willis, Belle Chasse, La. Daniel Franklin Foster, born January 31, 1967, to the Charlie Fosters, Belhaven, N. C. ^ Kathleen Notton, born Febru­ ary 13, 1967, to the Arthur Nottons, Superior, Wisconsin. Christine KeUey, bom Decem­ ber 29, 1966, to the Donald Kelleys, Milwaukee, Oregon. — — Rafari Mates, bom February 21, 1967, to the Rafael Matos, Staten Island, New York. —— William Zinsav^e, bom De­ cember 27, 1966, to the Albert Zinsavages, Baltimore Maryland. Jerry and Nancy Bankston, born December 14, 1966, to the Jerry Bankstons, Ocean Springs, Miss. —— Eduardo Rode, bom February 23, 1967, to the Howard Rodes, Houston, Texas. David Raynor, bom January 5, 1967, to the Oscar Raynors, La Follette, Tenn. f <I> Dawn Adams, born February 6, 1967, to the Andrew J. Adames, Baltimore, Maryland. 5 . [.'• . K' Jared A. Mason Please contact your sister, Mrs. Ella M. Bodman, 1820 Old Gov­ ernment St., Apt. 7B, Mobile, Ala. 36606. 'i-¥ George T. Mellon Please communicate with your wife as soon as you can. She has moved since you shipped out. Her new address is: 509 Cranston St., Providence, R. I. 02907. —— Albert Schwartz Please contact Newton B. Sch­ wartz, attorney at law, 500 Branard at Garrott, Houston, Tex. 77006, at your earliest conveni­ ence. The telephone number is JA 8-2863. Walter (Jake) Jacobson Please contact Eddie McMaster, aboard the Miami, c/o Cities Serv­ ice Oil Co., 60 Wall St., New York. James P. Harrington Contact your wife at 104-17 35th Ave., Corona, N. Y. 11368. Alan Doujet Get in touch with Sidney J. Smolinsky, at Dorfman, Pechner, Sacks & Dorfman, Attorneys at Law, The Wellington, Suite 400, 19th and Walnut Streets, Philadel­ phia, Pa. 19103. They want to give you vital information concerning the case you have pending. ^ Charles S. Hudgins Please contact your sister, Mrs. Mary Cook, and inform her how you can be reached. She has moved since you last saw her. The new address is 5717 Rusk Ave., Mt. Washington, Md. 21215. ~ ^ . Editor, • SEAFARERS LOG, ! 675 Fourth Ave., f'-'y . • Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I. . I I I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list, (print information) ' I • • • •• • • • •. • • * . • • 4 ». * • • « '*. • -* f.' » •« '*'« • * n * •- • STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP.,....., .,T0 AVOID DUPLICATION; If yov are an old subscriber and have a ' address, please give your former ' • JRESS <I> <1> PERSONALS Income Tax Refunds Income tax refund checks are ready for the following Seafarers: Stefen Goscinski, Walter W. Hake Jr., Clarence Layton, Charles E. Switzer and Grover C. Turner. They are being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif. 94105. His fellow Seafarers have extended their best w ishes for a speedy recovery to Lawrence Campbell, after his accident aboard the Merrimac (Merrimac). Meeting Chairman Joseph Stanton reports that Campbell, an AB, was hurt while the vessel was in France. We want "to let him know that the crew hopes he gets well and gets ship is in port back in good health," Stanton crew wishes John a speedy recov­ ery. Seafarers were requested not along the coast. reports. "We are all looking forto smoke on the bridge. The re­ Seafarers were . ward to seeing pair list includes the foc'sle, hall­ reminded by the him again. God ways and bathroom. All hands ship's delegate bless him and" be helped in keeping the pantry and aboard the Steel M m with him all the messhalls clean. The ship's fund Scientist (Isth­ * time." Meeting totals $8.50. mian), Meeting Secretary Nicho­ Chairman E. Her­ las Hatglmlsios A good voyage on the Del Hernandez nandez reports. writes that inju­ George Pappas, Monte (Delta), with "no beefs ries also struck deck delegate, spoke of the coop­ and no disputed Hafgimisios two men in the eration of all hands in his depart­ overtime reported Steward Depart­ ment, according to Meeting Sec­ by department ment, who • were hospitalized in retary F. S. Omega. Omega in­ delegates," Meet­ France. ing Chairman A. forms that crews rooms might be C. Campbell painted when the ship reaches the L. T. Marshall was elected writes. Brother coast. Some disputed overtime in Ship's Delegate of the Steel Sur­ George C. Hoff­ the engine room, but otherwise, a veyor (Isthmian). man resigned as good trip. Until he was ship's delegate Hoffman elected on Jan. and was replaced Book loving Seafarers on the 15, at a meeting by A. Hudimac. Hoffman was Ames Victmy (Victory) are mak­ presided over by praised by his shipmates for the ing good use of Meeting Chair­ fine work he turned in. The ship's the SIU's ship's man L. A. Wil­ treasury is down to its last $2. A. library. Meeting liams, who serves G. Espeneda, Meeting Secretary, Chairman Roy J. as Chief Steward, writes that crewmembers did some Jones reports. the ship had no painting in the foc'sle and repair Meeting Secretary Marshall delegate. It was work in the shower. Jesse Krause agreed that the new Ship's Dele­ writes that the ^ gate would see the Captain about men are forming The possibility of having a all beefs, writes Meeting Secretary swimming pool was discussed by a ship's fund and Jones J. Jnudsen. donations will be Seafarers aboard the Steel Vendor accepted from the crew at any John Quinn was named ship's (Isthmian), Meet­ time. A vote of thanks was ex­ delegate and Juan Burgos was ing Chairman tended to the Steward for a job elected deck dele­ Fred Shaia in­ well done. The vessel will be paid gate aboard the forms. Shaia said off in Seattle. Beauregard (Seathat the Steward Land), Thomas informed new Meeting Chairman D. DazlukeLundy, Meeting crewmem hers wics reports that Ed Lane re­ about the need to Chairman writes. signed his posi­ Gorum Meeting Secretary replenish the tion as ship's dele­ Mike Smith said a ship's fund. Meeting Secretary gate on the Man( request was made Elliott Gorum informs us that the kato Victory (Vic­ to have movies ship's fund has $21.90 left. En­ tory). He was re­ Lundy shown aboard gine delegate Leo Wills said that placed by A. Alship. Seafarers are hard at work there was some disputed overtime ford, deck depart­ cleaning the ship up "after a hard but otherwise, it has been a good ment and got a trip to North Europe." Mail and trip. Logs and mail are arriving vote of thanks for Logs were received regularly and regularly and the Steward depart­ his fine job. Meet­ Afford department delegates report no ment is turning out good chow. ing Secretary R. beefs. Seafarers are looking forward to V. Mehlhom reports that the a San Francisco payoff. ship's treasury, in the capable The Steel Chemist (Isthmian) hands of treasurer Harold KamThe recreation room and the li­ met, contains the sum of $10.25. lost two men through illness, J. Tucker, meeting brary should be locked while the No beefs were reported. secretary reports. Tucker reminded Lifeboat Class No. 173 Casts Off crew to send any beefs to delegates, not direct to top­ side. Meeting Chairman E. Fin­ nerty said that the ship's treasury Finnerty was getting ane­ mic, with only $ 1 there at present. Finnerty told Seafarers to be sure the passageways are quiet during morning hours so the sleeping crewmembers will not be dis­ turbed. D. Keith was elected by accla­ mation to serve as ship's delegate aboard the Steel Voyager (Isth­ mian), Meeting Chairman R. Whitney reports. A vote of thanks was extended to The most recent crop of men who have completed the SlU Lifeboat the former dele­ School's short course pose for their picture. In the front row are gate for the "won­ derful job" he did. l-r): Ray Shaynicic, Kim Boughman, Stan Dunlap, Frank Camarda Whitney Meeting Secretary and Tony Rocco. In the middle row are: Julio C. Padilla, Helmer Tony Gasper reported that Sea­ Okland, Christian Holstein, Felipe Martinez and Bakar B. Hassen. farer John Yodice was left behind Standing in the back are: Ralph Frederickson, Dave Klang, Joe in Port Said due to illness. The Jacobs, Robert Burns, B. H. Grislason and Instructor Ami Bjornsson. J'- �P«*e Fourteen Schedule of Membership Meetings V • F:-': SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans May Ifr—2:30 p.m., Mobile May 17—2:30 p.m. Wilnungton .May 22—2:00 p.m. San l<>anclsco May 24—2:00 p.m. Seattle May 26—^2:00 p.m. New York May 8—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .May 9—2:30 p.m. Baltimore May 10—2:30 p.m. Detroit May 12—2:30 p.m. Houston May 22—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit May 1—2:00 p.m. Alpena May 1—7:00 p.m. Buffalo May 1—7:00 p.m. Chicago ... .May 1—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. .May 1—7:00 p.m. Duhith May 1—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort ... May 1—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago May 16—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie May 18—7:30 p.m. Buffalo May 17—7:30 p.m. Duluth May 19—^7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .May 19—7:30 p.m. Toledo May 19—^7:30 p.m. Detroit May 15—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. May 15—^7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans May 16—5:00 p.m. MoMle May 17—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia .May 9—5:00p.m. Baltimore Qicensed and unllcens^May 10—5:00 p.m. Norfolk ... .May 11—5:00 p.m. Houston ... .May 22—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia May 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore May 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk May 18—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City May 15—10.a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans May 16—7:00 p.m. Mobile May 17—7:00 p.m. New Yoric .. May 8—^7:00 p.m. Philadelphia .May 9—7:00p.m. Baltimore ... May 10—7:00 p.m. ^Houston ... May 22—7:00 p.m. t Meeting held mt Labor Temple, Sault St. Marie, Mich. • Meetlnr held at Labor Temple, Newport News, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. April 14, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG United Industrial Workers New Orleans Apr. 11—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Apr. 12—7:00 p.m. New York .. Apr. 3—^7:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Apr. 4—7:00p.m. Baltimore .. • Apr. 5—7:00 p.m. ^Houston .. . Apr. 10—7:00 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sanlt Ste. Marie, Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. DIRECTORYof XTNION HALLS SIU A+lanfic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Wafers Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindisy Williami Robert Matthawi SECRETARY-TREASURER A! Kerr HEADQUARTERS 475 tfh Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 127 River St, EL <<-3616 BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-<900 BOSTON. Mats 177 State St. Rl 2-0l<<0 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 Washing'ton St. TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. 5A 1-0733 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tex 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. Fla 2608 Pearl St. EL 3 0987 JERSEY CITY. N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3 0104 MOBILE. Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS. La 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK. Va. ...: 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tax 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE. Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA. Japan. .Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Exit. 281 (Watermen), March 8— ' Chairman, F. Paakowski: Secretary, A. J'. Kuberui. Two men miased ahip, one In Saigon and one in Manila. Some de­ puted OT concerning delayed sailing in Manila, Olscuasion on shortage of water. Vote of thanks to the steward depart, ment for a Job well done. STEEL APPKENTICE (Isthmian) February 26—Chairman, Pablo P. Lopez. Secretary, Augusto Lopex. $26.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the cooks and messmen for the fine job they performed. 1DIOE3ST of SIU MEETINOS PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Tank­ ers), March S—Chairman. W. S. Hudd; Secretary, R. Principe. $0.26 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT re­ ported. Everything is running smoothly. DEL SUD (Delta), March 6—Chair­ man. Michael Dunn; Secretary, Robert jr. Hand. $368.60 in ship's fund and $624.82 in movie fund. Few hours dis­ puted OT in each department, other­ wise no beefs aboard. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Feb­ ruary. 13—Chairman, R. Whitney; Sec­ retary, Tony Caspar. $8.50 in ship's fund. Motion made to give more time cm pay­ ing off and signing on in Port of New York. Bzother D. Keith was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the out-going ship's delegate for a J(d> well done. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian) Feb­ ruary 26—Chairman, T. D. Blades; Sec­ retary, B. G. Crouch. No beefs reported by department delegates. Reguest made that ship be fumigated when ship is in New York. STEEL CHEaUST (Isthmian), March 5—Chairman, E. Finnerty; Secretary, J'. Tucker. Few beefs aboard to be taken up with boarding patrtdman. $1.00 in' ship's fund. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), March 8— Chairman, E. Hernandez; Secretary, F. S. Omega. $17.30 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), February 8—Chairman, Tom Lundy; Secretary, Michael Smith. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made that the Union open negotiation for tanker contract, due to lack of port time. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), March 6 •—Chairman, Pate; Secretary, Seattle. Repair list has been submitted. One man missed ship in New York. 'Ricre are no beefs and no disputed OT was reported. Everything is running smoothly. Motion made that the crew of this vessel be informed as to the progress of the cur­ rent plan for the pension fond. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), March 2 —Chairman, James Gill; Secretwy, Mi­ chael Smith. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported. Matter of delayed sailing in Mayaquez to be clarified. Motion made to increase penalty for delayed sailing, which is getting out ot hand. STEEL FLYER (Istbmian), February 26—Chairman, None; Secretary, None. $1.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT In deck and steward departments. Motion made to {^e draws in cash in­ stead of checks. Wash water tanks are in bad shape ruining clothes. Vote of thanks to the- steward department and the ship.*s delegate for a job well done. CITADEL VICTORY (Waterman), Februairy 10—Chairman, N. Bryant; Sec­ retary,- Jack Dolan. A few minor beefs to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Discussiona about having air-conditioners installed in messhalls. .... OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ seas), February 18—Chairman, R. Nich­ olson; Secretary, T. E. Markham. Ship la laying up for repairs for ten days. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for a job well done. UNFAIR TO LABOR STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian). Feb­ ruary 26—Chairman. Fred Shaia; Sec­ retary, Elliott Gorum. $21.00 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be taken up with patrol­ man. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. Discussion about poor grsje of mattresses. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Carriers). No date—Chairman. Don Bartlett; Secretary, John Spenc. $10.88 In ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. It was suggested that SIU food plan repre­ sentative check the quality of present, and new stores. EXPRESS VIRGINIA (Marine Car­ riers), February 20—Chairman, Louis Cartwright; Secretary, G. Van Etten. One man missed ship in Manila. No beefs and" no disputed OT in the departments. Ice machine is out of order again. WHITEHALL (Whitehall), February 10—Chairman, G, G. Parker: Secretary, W. Quisenberry. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT' reported by department dele­ gates. All Union mail to ship is opened before ship receives it. YAKA (Waterman), February 10—' Chairman, W. Veleqiez; Secretary, J. Petruxsewicz. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. ENID VICTORY (Columbia), January 22—Chairman, Mel Sha'wvner; Secretary, Sam W. McDonald. Motion made to have another wiper on this trip. Motion made to replace man in topside pantry as all ofiicers are constanily beefing about lack of service. Discussion about service in messroMn. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), January 22—Chairman, Roy J. Jones: Secretary, Jesse J. M. Krause. Left San Francisco short 1 A.B., 1 oiler, 8rd cook promoted to chief cook and chief cook demoted to pantryman. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Discussion about starting ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward for a job well done with the men he had to work with. OUR LADY OP PEACE (Liberty Na­ vigation), January 29—Chairman, Ar­ thur Fricks; Secretary, H. Carmichael. Few hours disputed OT in deck depart­ ment to be taken up with boarding pa-i trolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the excellent holida] meals; Also a vote of thanks to the de­ partment delegates for a job well done. Suggestion was made that immunization shots be given at sign-on. It is very in­ convenient trying to get them in foreign ports. Ship has some young men on board for first trip at sea. Crew appreci­ ates the fine job they have done and hope they will keep it up. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), March 8—Chairman, J. Bourgeois; Se^ retary, L. C. Clark. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Some disputed, OT in the engine department. $2.60 in ship's fund. Motion made that A.B. maintenance be put back on board as the O.S. as he is not qualified to work aloft and do the require work on deck. Ship's delegate is doing a fine job. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DEL RIO (Ttelta), March d-Chairman, Samuel Papas; Secretary, Robert Merritt. $30.10 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Everything is running smoothly. Motion made that the entire crew of the Del Rio are in favor of a twenty-year retirement plan. Vote of thanks to the cooks for the very good food. COSMOS MARINER (Admanthoe), February 12—Chairman, C. E. Miller; Secretary, G. P. Thlu. Ship's delegate and chief electrician took care of all repairs. Brother C. E. Miller was elected to serve as ship's delegate. The steward requested the crew to cooperate with hte department aiid to keep the ship clean. FREE AMERICA (A. L. Burhank); March 9—Chairman, R. Garay; Secre­ tary, A. Hirsch. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT reported. Vote of thanks was extended to the galley staff. DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzei-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) 4/ Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers* Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) \1>. "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Ricliman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) \1> FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements sixecify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shii>owners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on Ae proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estsblished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1060, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from -mnng its raiilu. one individnal to carry out this responsibUity. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every sU months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at ffiembership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union bos negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer nmy be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal righta to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feria that any of the above rights have been violated, or that ha haa bren denied lila constUntlonal right of aeeoao to Union records or infommtlon. ho shonid immodiately notify SIU President Panl Hall at hcadqnarters by MTtlflod mall, rotnm receipt raqnsstod. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio PereU MInetti & Sons Ambassador, Ueven Cdlars Red Rooster, Greystone, Gnastl, Calwa, F. I., Tribuno yennontti, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and BranAes. (National Farm Workers Association) .•y< �Page Fifteen SEAFARERS ^ April 14, 1967 • •• iiiiJi IbRTUlii THE SEA (Continued from page 7) I „,o could .care up a g, possibility of . disaster on unfamiliar reefs r;|j; But far more galleimsr^^^^'-^ than j or were deliber^dV^^ess lilSly to end ;! ever fell to jt taken by pirates any- I sUion to the ""^hods and ®Jl^"'P™^Jg"^compara4 , others, while not ^or/and readUy located ; tively shallow water ® metal-detecting devices^ by skin divers or _ expensive and sophis^ : Those further can be used at ticated equipment some depths of over ICkOO^t^ unUmited time and , Elaborate ®*P®"^^'°f^Zr the larger of the known funds at their d«P®«f ®° as to origin, value, prizes. Quite is available. 4pthandlocati.^ofhu,^^t There are 36 ' Florida and Gulf contain" only hold a total .;>« up to 20 million. unless defeated m battle. With the galleonsjt was heavy and cumbersome, th y , y p. seaworthy; j^i^h was still ^Tmight be not necessari^ is ringed Stream. Hun- that they arc there. , from the " .t- • r. [dered a private place. an ocean, sea, lake prSrr^ gold o significant historical Equally important arejrticles^o^ worth. One such c^ i be almost certainly the anchor Christopher Columbus s flag p The anchor Uovo sunk on Chnrimj tte off Spe Haitian in was found in 1^ . Edward A. Link, of Link Sn "n -Xration with the Smithsonian '"t?957 Luis Marden ^^ « G»-pM= Other.uuhcn.rcasu^^^J^'S^^ and South America the simplest of One outstandmg in 1955 salvaging ^^'^igcovered a small fortune when two Bermudians^ spotted a cannon right off shore 0« ^ woudc, .hcu, were wrecked off hazardous areas such as with murderous re I •_t^il,..li I Tn'Tgar river in its infancy. High, m ., taller to create the stern and poops ^ere the a bad <i'®P^P°f'®"/tL ships were built, the ^h^ waterline. The larger th P from engulfing the poops were _ ,P^ther out over the bow them from astern ? higher the stern, the headsails to a greater the more the f^®®^°® ' ^ generally unseaworthif Z indeed that ness. On top of alt this, ii lower gun the galleons were no seas c...wy .0 mil liberaily deiined Since the ocean « ^ ' little success. uod Ul-=qu^=^^tta c^s h even worse. v^cause they were court manship were ®PP°* f tficials families. Other top favorites or members of ^ people jobs were filled by those able fo brAe tne and few commanders knew nautical ability . •• jiiailBW'lii III|||IHI I I ,re,teeisacertmn^^tS^ ilAside from taxes on any T„asure Trove which Pso the problem oni«Ia^ In England and ilvaries according to the gggrved by the crown Scotland, rights to In the and must be to state but in most cases U.S., laws vary ^is treasure. Louisiana the finder is allowed to P landowner and divides treasure b®t^^^'^ant licenses for 5 some olher tees '*0 ^,i Sparttet will grant sah . Sri » .hSin ftea, waters or hurted j "At^mpTlSic ^u'madc ou then, ah with very, ^:a^^.t^l^o^"duo.a^ro..u„. ; , r t« sucking out of gate and searched WiUi what ,Hp they were sure must the immediate area for the sh^ney^j^.^^ ^j„p,y have carrtrf ^fjhh wifoden paddles, fanned away dove on » ''^sSip'^and brought up virthe covering sand over Jewelry, artifacts, etc. tually all of the c^go ®_ ' L^rmined but experts The name of .the ship jj f^und that it must deduced from coins and^s^^^^^^ Society found plLirn Island in January, burned and ^^s the great-great-great 1790. Assisting m the find w Tom Chrisgrandson of mutineer F e c e grown. Another L, and Ws.brother-indaWs^L^^^^ of the Christians, Parkin, had icmna the Bounv near treasure. Aside S cannot ^ SyTertain by protoOne thing is ®ofThese sunken sional salvors and and their treasure ships will one J attempts have been run out or nature once " p^dence All agree /^"^d error or unUl bigger and Sr mSln'Sf i. ~d to and the ffnai key a„rta«i"e water to the vast vaults of Davy Jones. ' Ss'SLTt^ wS ^jiisands, noes auu .r""*""" (Continued from page 10) ' THE TORREY CAKYON DISASTER forth suggestiom that e^ting^^^^^ . . ..„.r,ari proh^y take,yearn ir^t,;:SfrSS incorporated in ®®™"^ ® British firm, insured iSS^-USt-S^-S-Srom^Pte^ a long time mil under the .aws^^^wtenatom^ brought. But even then, little wui nav "^tfor htatance. di. action is fln^ i, brought under British law. Under Brite ii": damages 'b' to be sued for mastei a^^^ ^ employers? The AmeriLporation? The British charterers? .. : forth suggestioj well be amended u^s shown the need from Sorld in danger of either physical or economic destruction. CONSERVATION The greatest amount of the general public Canyon conservation aspect of -S£3Sr»SJr£~s..—• cident. The world IS becoming conscious and improved and P"^ ® . i SSim.rlTnteSl.l.e«"-sary. THE ECONOMIC VIEW the growing limited liabUity. tions to take advantage corporation's sole When one S loss-and in asset, and that '^®®^ millions of dollars of subthe process ^"ng^u^^ uncovered by insm- ; sidiary damage, most ... JJJI whom do .nce-»hervdo«J2P°°«Nl^ ^>°^, a eknilica. injured i^ws api^ esoecially when damages and Siiuyl? ~n~ Crude oil fs very thicK, 27 „asolioe and even flammable. the floating pools of oil phosphorous would not ^t 4 ^ ^ j. Iffal. The — ifSj i J ou U eteh^. hu. » I I 1 and diflterent levels of law. ..r mp. Torrev It has also become ®^®®^ ?^ejs in the future Canyon disaster ^ n^ increased reserve funds| will have to maintain ^ possible in a to cover : sitigle mi^ai^ mandatory Ivabi^ "'m'Trente ^ thick. 5th all. «b •^atl^^hpchcs, ^Sbiridi|«: canyon f "lal^S that a massive conservation 'ygt inconceivable involving oil, other f a^tlnrhT anticipated sources—at sea or , r fighting different and planned for. New devised. No pollutants on a massive .^g ,j,e become, no matter how conserva o .oVen the possibility matter what PT'^r 4Sref Snynn ^nding of accidents such as t T pmcedores must be !r>rri»asinelv conservation iwr^sin^^^^ constantly increasing use to slow, reverse mankind's history , fti halt, """"Sin wSrite. But the of polluting the world ogilons of crude oil. trations, one-ship > i-JtheTorrey Canyon •1;J L.; ilfAndtherlegal grounding was Bntain s use cargo to Labor prevent further pollution of the ^ acting ^overnmeut^is under S^ sooner in destroying t :„ctead of waiting until nment might have become responsible--leg-d )r the loss of the vessel. - Torrey Canyon disaster has ain effective meamres were available or devised to meet come nowhere new "iw sinking i parties brought about by her sinkmg �f: SEAFARERS*LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO !& House Hearings Begin f:' Congress Urged to Pass On-Site Picketing Bill MSTS Commander Donaho Praises Merchant Fleet's Vital Vietnam Role WASHINGTON—Warm praise for the American merchant marine's vital role in the Viet Nam sealift has been expressed by Vice Admiral Glynn R. Donaho, commander of the U.S. Military Sea Transportation Service. WASHINGTON—American labor and the Administration have Donaho's praise for the ® called on Congress to restore the right of peaceful picketing to American-flag merchant marine nation. At that time, McNamara added that "The burden imposed said that the liners had not met upon some companies to assume building trades unions. is especially significant because it "the Government's need for re­ the responsibilities of general Labor Secretary W. Willard'^ is in such sharp contrast with the Wirtz, leadoff witness at House dents of more than a score of views of Defense Secretary Robert liable, responsive sealift . . . ." agents and to operate for us the unions. In his remarks before the ships brought out of the National hearings, termed passage of the McNamara, under whose juris­ Full Support Propeller Club, Donaho com­ Defense Reserve Fleet have not on-site picketing bill "long over­ diction M^S operates. McNa­ Meany told the subcommittee pletely contradicted the charges passed unnoticed." due." mara has continually downgraded Defense Secretary McNamara Four presidents, he stressed, that the situs picketing legislation the importance of the American- made by the Secretary of Defense. has continually used his personal have asked Congress to lift the has "the full and complete support flag merchant marine and has been Donaho noted that of the 568 and unsupported denunciations of "inequitable restriction" that pre­ of the AFL-CIO." a staunch advocate of proposals ships operated under MSTS con­ the American merchant marine to He urged its passage to end "a vents building trades unions from which would virtually scuttle the trol "388 are either chartered justify adoption of his own pet putting up a picket line at a con­ long standing injustice that dis­ nation's merchant fleet were they from American steamship com­ projects—such as airlift or Fast panies or operated by American struction site where more than one criminates against building trades put into operation. steamship companies as general Deployment Logistic Ships — contractor or subcontractor is on workers." The prohibited picket­ Donaho, who will retire from which, if put into effect, would the job. A 1951 Supreme Court ing, he noted, "would be perfectly active duty on March 31, told a agents." virtually scuttle the nation's mer­ ruling held his to be a secondary lawful if performed by workers meeting of the Propeller Club in He further pointed out that chant marine capability, and leave boycott violation of the Taft- engaged in labor disputes involv­ Washington: "most of the tramp fleet and more the United States without its vital ing manufacturing establish­ Hartley Act. than 15 per cent of the liner fleet" "fourth arm of defense" in time "Without the reliable service Construction workers should ments." The rail labor statement, on be­ these ships (of the American mer­ are under charter to MSTS, and of future national emergency^ have the same right as other work­ half of 23 affiliated unions, put its chant marine) have rendered, my ers "to protest substandard condi­ support for the building trades on command could not have met its tions," Wirtz said. the basis of "one of the oldest and obligations or carried out its mis­ President C. J.^Haggerty of the greatest traditions of the American sion in augmenting transportation AFL-CIO Building and Construc­ labor movement—that an injury capability to Southeast Asia." tion Trades Department spoke for to one is an injury to all." the workers directly affected who, Sharp Contrast SIU President Paul Hall, who he emphasized, were asking only This was in sharp opposition for the rights of "free citizens" to is also president of the AFL-CIO to McNamara's view, stated in Maritime Trades Dept., expressed WASHINGTON—The United States now has more shipping combat unfair employers. January, that the subsidized and tonnage under runaway flags, alleged to be under so-called "effec­ the unanimous support of unions AFL-CIO President George unsubsidized American-flag liner Meany and spokesmen for virtu­ representing more than 5 million operators had failed to respond tive control" than it has flying the American-flag, according to the latest report of the Maritime'^ ally every segment of the Ameri­ workers. The department also was host to adequately to national defense Administration. ships or 15,363,000 deadweight can labor movement joined in needs in Vietnam because they' perhaps the most dramatic demon­ tons registered under the runaway statements of solid support for the The Maritime Administration were more concerned with making stration of union solidarity on the flags of Liberia, Panama and Hon­ building tradesmen and for the profit than with aiding their report shows 474 American-owned duras which the Defense Depart­ site picketing bill. bill introduced by Representative The regularly scheduled Mari­ ment regards as under its "effec­ Frank Thompson, Jr., chairman time Trades meeting on April 5 tive control." This compares with of the House Lalx)r special sub­ was transformed into a rally for 944 ships of 14.7 million dead­ committee. the legislation and gave prolonged, weight tons registered under the Labor's solidarity was expressed standing ovations to Thompson U.S. flag as of last July, which are by the Industrial Union Depart­ and Haggerty, the two speakers. the latest statistics available. ment, the Maritime Trades De­ Standing in front of a banner Of the runaway flag ships al­ partment, the Metal Trades De­ declaring the department's support legedly available to the U.S. in an NEW ORLEANS—Sometime in April, Seafarers will begin partment, the Railway Labor Ex­ for his bill, Thompson predicted: emergency, 354 are under the Liecutives' Association and by presimanning the first large ocean-going commercial vessel with an We're going to pass it this year." berian flag, 110 under the Pana­ The MTD's executive secretary- aluminum hull. The ship, the Sacal Borincano was launched manian flag, and 10 flying the treasurer, Peter M. McGavin, told recently in New Orleans and ®' The roll-on, roll-off vessel's hull Honduran flag. A breakdown the overflow gathering of union, will be operated in a weekly is completely constructed of alum­ shows 278 of these runaways are industry and government officials: service between Miami and San inum alloy, which made possible tankers totaling 11.2 million tons, We are for the situs picketing Juan, Puerto Rico by SlU-con- many design innovations in the 104 bulk and ore carriers totaling bill as much as we are for an inde­ tracted South Atlantic and Carib­ remainder of the vessel. 3.2 million tons. pendent maritime agency." bean Line. They are registered under these With a full load displacement "flags-of-convenience" so that of 1,570 tons, the ship draws just their owners, who are themselves HADDONFIELD, N. J. — A slightly more than 10 feet when new two-year contract has been loaded to capacity with 40 trailers, American citizens, can avoid the "inconvenience" of paying fellow won by the SIU United Industrial and can maintain a speed of 14 citizens decent American wages, Workers following a 14-day strike knots. It is estimated that the avoid paying their fair share of against the Hussman Refrigerator same vessel, if conventionally con­ American taxes, and circumvent Co. here. structed of steel, would displace American labor laws, working The pact calls for a 6 per cent an extra 498 tons, draw about 12 conditions, safety, and other regu­ wage increase the first year with feet of water, and have a service lations. an additionail 4 per cent hike in The Department of Defense, the second year. Additional night speed of 13 knots. differential will also be paid on Except for anti-fouling paint on under Defense Secretary Robert the second and third shifts. Other her bottom and some decorative McNamara, continues to uphold gains were additional contribu­ strips at the deckline and on the the myth of "effective control" tions by the employer to the UIW however, and the MARAD report pilot house, the vessel's exterior includes Military Sea Transporta­ Welfare Plan and an additional will remain unpainted. paid holiday, Hussman employees tion Service insistence that it The techniques worked out for maintains effective control over will now have nine paid holidays. construction of the Sacal Borin­ these vessels of foreign registry. Around-the-clock picketing of the company began when the 250 It must be noted, however, that cano are expected to serve as a UIW members went out at mid­ test-bed for the construction of the Defense Department has never night on Feb. 7, and continued much larger aluminum vessels in attempted to test its actual control until the contract was ratified by over these vessels, and when extra the future. a vote of 129 to 55 in a secret bal­ ships were needed desperately for With a beam of 44 feet and a lot election held at the UIW hall the Viet Nam sealift the Defense depth of 28 feet, the ship is pow­ Department first tried to charter on Feb. 21. Hussman is one of the largest Sacal Borincano, roll on, roll off vessel scheduled to begin oper­ ered by twin 1,500 horsepower foreign-owned ships for the job, manufacturers of refrigerator dis­ ating this month on regular weekly Miami to San Juan, Puerto Rico diesels. Her construction called and when this failed it resorted to play cases for retail stores in the run for SIU-contracted South Atlantic and Caribbean Line, is world's for the use of 760,000 pounds pulling World War II ships out of first large ocean-going commercial vessel with an aluminum hull. of aluminum alloy. United States. the Reserve Fleet. U.S.-Owned Runaway Ships Outweigh U.S.-F[ag Fleet I SlU-Coniracted Co. to Operate first Alumimim Merchant Vessel SlU-UIW Wins New Contract At Hussman Plant • • V> L � 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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BREWSTER RAPS BOYD PROPOSALS, URGES ‘CONSTRUCTIVE MARITIME POLICY’ HOUSE OPPOSITION TO FDL GROWS, APPROVAL IS INCREASINGLY DOUBTFUL DIRKSEN TRIES NEW ‘BACKDOOR’ BID TO SINK ONE MAN, ONE VOTE RULE OFFICIAL NEGLECT OF U.S. MARITIME ENDANGERS NATION, MAGNUSON WARNS MEANY HAILS FARM WORKERS’ UNION’S FIRST-TIME PACT WITH DIGIORGIO CO. THE FORTUNE BENEATH THE SEA AT THE HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMENSHIP HISTORIC SEA DISASTERS – THE TORREY CANYON DISASTER MSTS COMMANDER DONAHO PRAISES MERCHANT FLEET’S VITAL VIETNAM ROLE 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 04/14/1967 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. XXIX, No. 8 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/47da9c1f0dd6396f69d9d926f3ae0c0a.PDF c7dadc6a580825cede1659f974dfdc4e PDF Text Text V SEAFARER&teOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO I N The High Cost of Drugs— A Scandal in The Nation Page 15 �March 31, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Two Addresses MTD Shipbuilding Seminar Hall Blasts Govt's Maritime Policy, Cites Need For Separate Marad Report of International President by Paul Hall The recent series of rallies organized by the AFL-CIO to gain overwhelming public support throughout these United States for a stronger and farther reaching Social Security program illustrates once again the deep concern of the American labor movement for the safety and well being of all citizens. WASHINGTON — SIU President Paul Hall, who is also president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, said recently that he was optimistic that a concept of an Independent Maritime Administration would pass in the 90th Congress even though some interests are being pressured into position by the spokesman for ® From coast to coast tens of thousands of citizens attended these the new Department of Trans­ year's Congressional fight to keep out that there was good reason to believe that U.S. shipbuilding 14 meetings and many millions more were informed of them via the Maritime Administration inde­ portation. prices, utilizing existing facilities, Speaking at the day long semi­ pendent of the Department of can be reduced by 20 to 30 per­ press and television. Labor leaders and legislative exponents of the nar "Shipbuilding 1967—Year of Transportation, and assured those cent below today's levels with administration's proposed increase in Social Security pensions and in attendance that Congress was benefits gave of their time and urged adoption of the bill now before Decision," Hall said the Adminis­ ready and willing to receive rec­ more sensible procurement proce­ the Congress. Packed union halls and hotel ballrooms resounded with tration's maritime policy is "noth­ dures, multiple production con­ enthusiastic cheers for an expanded Social Security program. ing more than last year's task ommendations on U.S. Maritime tracts, better vessel design and policy. "It needs these recom­ force proposal retrieved from the All of this sounds very impressive and it was impressive. I was in more realistic specifications. mendations," he said. ash can in which Mr. Boyd told New Orleans to hear the reaction of the people there and reports from A "crusade for a bigger and Other speakers at the seminar other cities were no less favorable. Congress the plan had been better Merchant Marine" was included Page Groton, director of dumped." called for by Congressman Wil­ the Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuild­ But now that the applause has died down and the participants have Alan S. Boyd, head of the new liam L. St. Onge (D-Conn.). A returned to their homes, the campaign must continue in earnest. A ers Marine Council, who pointed cabinet-level Department of member of the House Merchant rousing beginning is just that. Unless it is sustained its purpose is out the boost shipbuilding gives Transportation, came under severe criticism from Hall, who accused Marine Committee, Onge noted the U.S. economy; and Andrew wasted and its cause often lost. Boyd of using "hatchet man" tac­ that from the national interest of Pettis, vice-president of the Indus­ Necessary and worthy as this Social Secuirty bill is, it has its oppo­ tics and said that he doubted the United States "it is vital that trial Union of Marine and Ship­ nents in the Congress as well as its supporters and could be defeated we maintain a shipbuilding base" building Workers, who urged a whether Boyd could properly rep­ unless the voters themselves let their wishes be known. Cheering at a with sufficient trained men and continued fight for an independent resent even a good program much rally is fine; but cheers die down and are heard no more. It must shipyards for the construction of MARAD. less the bad one he is now ped­ be done in writing and it must be done by the voter. ships for any eventuality that may dling. The importance of a revitalized arise in the future. Administration tactics in rela­ Senators and Representatives are in Washington because a majority Dismissing ideas of building merchant marine and the estab­ of citizens cast enough votes on election day to put them there. But tion to maritime also came under lishment of an independent Mari­ attack from Congressman William U.S. merchant ships abroad, he time Administration was also the the voter's voice in government doesn't end on election night any S. Mailliard (R-Calif.), who de­ said "the damage done to a vital topic of speakers at the regular more than a successful political campaign ends the responsibilities of scribed the Administration as us­ industry in our country would be MTD Legislative Meetings. the legislator who waged it. ing a "combination of politicking irreparable." "The Administration is duty Write to your Congressman or Senator and let him know that you Shipbuilders Council of Amer­ with the 'carrot and the stick' and support an expanded Social Security program. The letter doesn't have bound to the American people use of the principle of 'divide and ica President Edwin M. Hood at­ tacked the accuracy of estimated to see that appropriations are to be elaborate and the shorter it is the better; a few sentences saying conquer'." He urged the industry to re­ cost savings achieved by building made available to support a strong you favor the Social Security program requested by the administration. main as united as it was in last ships in foreign yards. He pointed Merchant Marine," said Joseph The voice of the people is just as much the foundation of a democracy Keenan. Keenan, who is secretary as it ever was but we must not forget that the men sent to Congress of the International Brotherhood to serve us can function only if we take the trouble to tell them what of Electrical Workers and a yice- we want. president of the AFL-CIO, pointed Although this bill doesn't do all that might be hoped for, the 20% to the vital contribution being average increase in Social Security benefits is a good step forward made by the maritime industry to toward the 50% increase the AFL-CIO would eventually like to see support American troops in Viet­ realized. Under certain circumstances it does provide medicare assist­ nam. ance to those under ^65, disability insurance and extended protection WASHINGTON—^The American Maritime Association has Another speaker who stated ;br survivors. Even under the present proposal, the Social Security voiced its vigorous opposition to a proposal by Transportation De­ strong support for the creation of package is vastly superior to any insurance available privately with partment Secretary Alan S. Boyd which would permit the cmistruc- an independent Maritime Admin­ )remiums that would ordinarily be available only throu^ a high cost istration was Representative Hugh lolicy issued through a private company. tion of American-flag vessels ^ Carey (D-N.Y.) who insisted that abroad and allow such vessels traded Isthmian Lines, the AMA If every person of .voting age that cheered at all of those rallies put an independent MARAD is the to receive operating subsidies, voiced its opposition to the Boyd the cheer on paper and also got someone else to do it, the bill would carry aid and defense cargoes and proposals on a point by point only course to follow in upgrading lave an excellent chance of becoming law. the American merchant fleet. participate in the U. S. domestic basis, and expressed its disagree­ trades—contrary to the provisions ment with two other management associations, the American Mer­ the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. SIU Ship Escapes Staten Island Blaze chant Marine Institute and the In a letter signed by Archibald E. King, president of SlU-con- Committee on American Steam­ ship Lines, which represent sub­ sidized operators and have ex­ v.:,. • pressed a willingness to accept SEAEiARER&^LOC most of Boyd's proposals. The AMA represents 95 com­ March 31. 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 7 panies operating 232 unsubsidized Official Publication of the vessels. Seafarers International Union Shipping Group Opiioses Boyd's ^ Han To Buiid Ships Abroad of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL,-CIO Exeeutive Board PAUL HALL, President CAL TANNER EARL SHBFARO Exoe. Viee-Prei. Vieo-Preiident AL KERR LiNosEt WILLIAMS See.-Treas. Pics-President BOBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President HERBBIT BRAND Direetor of Organitina and Pubtieationo Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK Assistant Editor NATHAN SKYER Staff Writers PETER WEILL Pam WHBs ED RUBENSTKN HARRY WITTSCHEN PiMbM ktattkly at *10 Mads lilasd AWSH I.E.. WaililKtiR. 0. C. 20018 ty tke Seafaran litwaallaaal. Oalaa, Attoatls, «alf, Lakaa sad lalaad WalMs DMriat. AFL-CI8, C75 Fairtt Aaaaaa, iraaUirR, H.V. 11232. Tal. RTaalalli 9-<600. Saaaad alan paitasa said at WoaMaitaa. D. C. PttTIAtTCI'S ATTEHTI88: Fans 3579 aaida aksald ka saat ts Saaiann lalanatlaaai IslaE, AMaatla. lalf, Ukaa aad lalaad Waian Malrtat AFL-CI*. <75 Fasrtk Aaaasa. inatITR. 8.7.1UI8. Instead of the five-year plan suggested by Boyd, the AMA called for a longer range, 10-year program as the "minimum time necessary for restoration of the na­ tion's fleet." 'a J V Boyd's proposal to enlarge and overhaul 100 vessels for return to the reserve fleet and the recondi­ tioning of 150 other old World War II Victory ships was described as "imprudent and wasteful" by the AMA. The AMA urged a program pro­ viding for the construction of at least 50 ships each year and ex­ pansion of the volume of cargo that is made available to Ameri­ can-flag vessels. The Boyd proposal calls for a building program of only 15 ships per year, an increase of just two ships yearly over the totally inadequate current ship­ building program of 13 vessels an­ nually. if Seafarers aboard the SiU-contracted vessel Fcrtaleza got a birds-eye-view of the spectacular fire that destroyed Pier 20 on Staten Island March 23. Photo, above, taken by the LOS photographer from the deck of the Fortaleza, shows how close the ship and her SIU crew were to the blaze. Fireboats and local firemen were unable to extinguish burning bales of rubber which were stored on the dock, and exerted all their efforts to keep the fire from spreading. A Norwegian ship, the Fernglen, unloading a cargo of rubber at Pier 20, was towed from the dock after suffering minor damage. The Fortaleza, docked at the next pier, was prepared to be towed to safety if the fire spread. The blaze was confined to Pier 20. �m March 31, 1967 Total Now Stands at 132 Page Three SEAFARERS LOG Senate Resists Defense Dept. Pressure SIU Engineer School Prodnces Senate Re/etts FDL Ship Proposal, Fonr More Ucensed Officers Opposition BuiUing Up in the House If Engineers licenses have been awarded to four more Seafarers who passed their Coast Guard'examinations after completing the course of study offered by the jointly sponsored SIU-Marine Engi­ neer's Beneficial Association, ^ District 2—School for Marine addition, MEBA District 2 mem­ bers who already possess en­ Engineers. All four men upgraded to 2nd gineer's licenses may upgrade Assistant Engineer's Licenses and themselves to higher ratings. The training school is operated each one had sailed previously under a reciprocal agreement be­ with a FOWT rating. Louis Matthew Hopkins was tween the SIU and District 2 of born in Baltirnore, Md. and makes MEBA. SIU men who enroll in his home in Houston, Tex. Hop­ the program are provided with kins, who is 49 years old, has been meals, hotel lodging and subsist­ a member of the SIU since 1949. ence payments of $110 per week while in training. As a result of the reciprocal agreement between MEBA Dis­ trict' 2 and the SIU, unlicensed SIU men receive full credit and complete protection for all of their accumulated pension and welfare credits. While sailing as engineers, they will also receive pension and welfare credits. As a result, upon reaching retirement eligibility their pension will be paid based on Layko combined time. Robert Layko, 40, has been a MEBA District 2 has waived member of the SIU for 25 years. its $1,000 initiation fee for all men Brother Layko makes his home who begin sailing as licensed engiin Portland, Oregon with his wife needs under the joint program dur­ and five children. He was born in ing the period of the Vietnam Pennsylvania. crisis. Billy J. Walker is a 20-year SIU man who, in addition to sailing as FOWT also shipped out as an electrician. Born and raised in Tennessee, he makes his home in that state with his wife and child. James Terry was born in Flor­ ida, where he makes his home with his wife and three children. Establishment of the engineer training program was spurred by Walker Terry the growing shortage of licensed marine engineers aboard Ameri­ Engine department Seafarers are can-flag ships, particularly as a eligible to apply for any of the result of the demands placed on upgrading programs if they are 19 American shipping by the conflict years of age or older and have 18 in Vietnam. months of Q.M.E.D. watch stand­ The SIU-MFBA District 2 train­ ing time in the engine department, ing program is the first of its plus six months' experience as a kind in maritime history. It as­ wiper or equivalent. sists engine department seafarers SIU engine department men in­ to obtain instruction in prepara­ terested in the program should ap­ tion for their Third Assistant En­ ply immediately, or obtain addi­ gineer's license, Temporary Third tional information at any SIU hall, Assistant Engineer's license, or or directly at SIU headquarters, Original Second Assistant En­ 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, gineer's license in either steam New York 11232. The telephone or motor vessel classifications. In number is HYacinth 9-6600. WASHINGTON—The Senate has rejected a proposal by the Defense Department calling for the construction during fiscal year 1968 of the first seven Fast Deployment Logistic Ships that were to serve as prototypes for an eventual fleet of at least 30 such vessels. In rejecting the FDL pro- ^ posal, the Senate acted on the sufficient to build three times as number of U.S.-flag ships dwindles recommendation of the Armed many fast, modern cargo vessels each year while we are told by the Services Committee, which had for the commercial merchant fleet Bureau of the Budget that con­ conducted an investigation of the under the present subsidy system. struction funds are not available. It was further feared that such a Hall said: Defense Department proposal. Defense Department Secretary huge expenditure for FDL ships "It is with great surprise, there­ Robert S. McNamara was report­ would have so reduced the money fore, that I note the recommenda­ edly "extremely disappointed" at available for construction of mer­ tion of the Department of De­ the Senate's rejection of the FDL chant ships that the already gross­ fense to spend approximately $800 proposal, which was in many ways ly inadequate ship replacement million to construct twenty Fast program would have been cut back his own concept. Deployment Logistic Ships, an Defense Secretary McNamara still further and the rapid deterio­ amount approximately four times is expected to carry the fight for ration of the nation's merchant greater than the current yearly fed­ approval of the FDL appropria­ fleet would have been accelerated. eral outlay for construction of tion to the House, which has not Outlines Views merchant ships. yet acted on the proposal. How­ ever, various Representatives have "It is most difficult for me to At the request of Senator War­ indicated that they share their ren Magnuson (D-Wash.), SIU understand how the federal gov­ Senate colleagues' doubts about President Hall outlined his views ernment can contemplate such a the feasibility of the FDL concept on the FDL proposal in a recent huge financial commitment for the and House approval of the propo­ letter to the Senator. Noting that constuction of vessels which some sal is doubtful. SIU President Paul Hall has the American Merchant Marine military experts have termed 'im­ called the Fast Deployment Logis­ faces block obsolescence and is practical' and at the same time al­ tic Ship concept a "liability laden" plagued by the absence of an ade­ low our basic vessel construction undertaking "with no apparent quate and up-to-date vessel con­ needs for the merchant marine to benefit or value to our country," struction program, and that the go wanting." and has noted that the FDL ships would represent direct competition by the Department of Defense with the privately-owned merchant fleet, which has the dual function under the law to serve the nation's commercial and national defense Two more Seafarers have been added to the ranks of those who needs. have upgraded themselves to Deck Officers licenses through train­ Flying Dutchmen Solid opposition to FDL has ing received in the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School for Seamanship also been the stand of the many in a program jointly operated by legislators in both the Senate and the SIU and the American Mari­ instructors' satisfaction of his the House. The proposed FDL time Officers Union. A total of readiness to take the examinations. ships have been referred to as six Seafarers have now upgraded The training program was in­ wasteful, useless and unnecessary, themselves to Deck Officers stituted in line with the SIU's ob­ and House Merchant Marine Licenses. jective of encouraging and assist­ Committee Chairman Edward A. ing unlicensed personnel to up­ Garmatz (D-Md.) has referred to grade themselves. them as Flying Dutchmen, which Seafarers can participate in the would cruise the seas endlessly course of instruction at no cost to without ever touching port and themselves. They will be provided never contributing anything to the with meals, hotel lodgings and sub­ nation's commerce. sistence payments of $110 per week while in training. Doubt about the feasibility of the FDL concept was spurred mainly by the extremely high cost Scarpelis Kushner of these vessels—about $40 mil­ lion each. It was noted often that Walter Kushner. who sailed for this amount of money would be a number of years as AB, received has 3rd Mates License. Brother Kushner is 36 years old and was SIU President Hall Addresses Social Security Rally born in Brooklyn, New York, where he makes his home. Thomas Scajpelis has been in WASHINGTON — Full scale the SIU for 18 years and sailed hearings on Federal shipping pol­ for a good deal of that time as an icy proposals and the needs of the AB. He, too has upgraded to his merchant marine have been re­ 3rd Mates License and will enjoy scheduled for April 12 and 13 by the additional pay and responsi­ the Senate Commerce sub-com­ bility of his new position. Brother Scarpelis, who is married and has mittee on Merchant Marine and one child, is 37 years old and Fisheries. Originally scheduled for Feb. makes his home in Clifton, New 27, they had been delayed to al­ Jersey with his family. Both Kushner and Scarpelis low formulation of a national pol­ completed the intensive course of icy by the White House, accord­ study at the joint SIU-AMO ing to a joint announcement by school and passed the required Senator Warren Magnuson (D. Wash.), chairman of the Com­ Coast Guard examinations. The training program, operated merce Committee; and Senator E. under a reciprocal agreement be­ L. Bartlett (D. Alaska), head of the tween SIU and the American Mar­ sub-committee. According to spokesmen, the itime Officers, is the first of its type sub-committee will conduct a in the maritime industry. An enthusiastic crowd was on hand at New Orleans SIU hall on March 12 to hear SIU President Paul Applicants can begin receiving thorough study of the American Hall and other speakers stress the importance of passage of the Administration's social security bill. instruction at any time. The pe­ Merchant fleet's requirements and Rallies were held in 14 major cities as part of the AFL-CIO's drive to coordinate public support for the riod of instruction will be deter­ review in full the adequacy of gov­ proposed legislation. AFL-CIO President George Meany called for the same type of eifort that led mined by each member's individ­ ernment policies and programs to enactment of medicare legislation in order to bring about the long-needed social security reforms. ual ability and knowledge, and the concerning it. S/ff Upgrading School Graduates Two More Licensed Deck Officers Senate Sets Probe Of U.S. Shipping For April 12-13 Wi �Pafi;e Four SEAFARERS March 31, 1967 LOG AFL'CIO Endorses Gov't Program To Aid Hard-Core Unemployed The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area WASHINGTON—Organized labor has called on the federal government to expand the war against I have been watching the labor situation in Puerto Rico closely poverty and honor its commitment to the nation's poor "even as we fulfill our commitments in Viet and note that while the cost of living has hit a record high and Nam." continues to rise, there are many non-union workers on the island The AFL-CIO at the same ^ who are still denied those minimum wages set forth by 1966 time gave its endorsement to a level to determine if they are ful­ A substantial inroad in this amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is imperative that 1966 commission study that filling their intended purpose, he problem could be made, he said, this situation be rectified and I ^ through a federal program that certainly hope that hearings now would establish a federally-sup­ observed. Puerto Rico would attack America's "huge going on will accomplish this and ported effort to put the hard-core Julio Delgado was the bosun Consider Revisions backlog of public service needs" that Puerto Rico workers will ob­ aboard the San Juan when she unemployed to work in muchBiemiller suggested that consid­ in parks, playgrounds, hospitals, tain minimum wage coverage. needed public service programs. made her last run through here In testimony before a Senate eration be given to revisions in the libraries, nursing homes, highways, this period. Also on board were New York labor subcommittee examining the Job Corps program "in terms of public protection activities, conser­ Leoncio Calderon, who will hold Ed Kaznowski was by the hall three-year-old war against poverty, the realities of today's job market." vation and other public and pri­ down the steward's job, and Eric lately in-between visits to the race Sommers, AB. The San Juan is AFL-CIO Legislative Director An­ He urged the utilization of nation­ vate non-profit undertakings. track where he's passing some va­ bound for Okinawa. drew J. Biemiller declared that a ally recognized private groups, This program was first advanced good beginning has been made "including trade unions with years by the National Commission on cation time. Ed last served as Governor Sanchez had talks of experience in manpower train­ Technology, Automation and Eco­ chief steward aboard the Seatrain with Labor Secretary Willard "but much remains to be done." "Even as we fulfill commitments ing for various skills." Such nomic Progress in its report to the San Juan which made a Puerto Wirtz to explore the possibilities in Viet Nam and elsewhere over­ changes, he said, would improve President. The initial program, on Rican run, of course. of gaining more employment for After a shivering stint to North­ Puerto Rican migrant workers on seas;" Biemiller said, the resources the quality of training and the a five-year basis, would be funded allocated at home "are altogether young men would have further as­ at $2 billion and ultimately pro­ ern Europe aboard the John B. the mainland. Waterman, Mauri Karisson, oiler, inadequate in terms of the need surance of more advanced training vide 500,000 jobs. Baltimore is taking a breather on the beach. and of our capabilities." He warned and a greater likelihood of goodEdgar Nelson shipped out as Biemiller declared that the pro­ Shipping here has been only fair that incalculable harm would be paying jobs. AB on the Barre Victoiy for a trip gram would add to total employ­ the last two weeks but looks good done if the "forward thrust" of the He predicted that the ultimate poverty war is lost and "the rea­ success of all anti-poverty pro­ ment and would not displace any to Viet Nam. Back on the beach for the coming period. At present, we have the Alamar, sonable expectations of the poor grams would be the degree by workers. It would provide services for a while, Edgar is taking a vaca­ tion. And Rudolph Kamer, who Losmar, Ohio, Maine, Venore and are frustrated." which they are meshed with other that are badly needed now but for served as pumpman on the MonSeatrain Washington laid up in Biemiller praised the achieve­ federal programs, "particularly which most state and local gov­ ticello Victory, is enjoying some port. The Venore should be ready ment of the Neighborhood Youth those which seek to provide jobs at ernments lack funds. vacation time after his run to to crew up next week but there is Corps, the Job Corps and the decent pay for the millions of The AFL-CIO spokesman ex­ Japan. no report on the others. Community Action Programs and working poor." pressed confidence that the com­ Philadelphia During the last period we had urged their expansion as "the high­ He noted that most of the antiShipping out of the port of the three ships paid off, three signed road out of poverty for millions of poverty programs are aimed pri­ mittee's ex'.nination and evalua­ on and six in transit. Americans." marily at education, counseling tion of the anti-poverty program City of Brotherly Love has been Clarence Houchins is ready to fair lately. The outlook, however, would show that it can be expand­ He urged that the present 90* and job training while more than ship on the first job that comes percent funding by the federal half of the poor families have a ed intelligently and effectively. "It is for brighter prospects. along. Clarence, who has been Bennie Crawford was by to scan is our judgment that the funds government be continued because member who has a job. sailing in the deck department for the boards. Bennie, registered and of the inability of areas where the "These are the working poor," committed for programs to date ready to roll again, last shipped as about 22 years, last paid off the poor are most highly concentrated he declared, "and their impover­ are inadequate, and are far less to increase their level of participa­ ishment is due mainly to low than the American people are will­ chief cook aboard the Cape San Alcoa Trader to take a brief vaca­ tion. tion. He also asked an immediate wages, underemployment or un­ ing to invest in achieving victory Diego. B. S. Wilamoski would have Chief steward aboard the Pro­ supplemental appropriation to re­ employment." in this war." made another trip on the Duval ducer, James Winters, is back in store vital programs that have been but she went in for repairs and port after a good trip. Jim will be cut back. left him on the beach. Brother ready to go again in just a few By way of a report, Biemiller Wilamoski has been sailing for weeks. told the committee that the AFLsome 18 years in the Engine de­ William Millison, who last CIO is "deeply committed" to partment. shipped aboard the Potomac with making the anti-poverty program Boston a deck department spot is regis­ a success. The federation has en­ Shipping out of Beantown has SAN FRANCISCO — Deep-Sea SIU members are aiding tered once more and is resting up couraged affiliates to enter into been fair lately but we expect it SIUNA-affiliated International Union of Petroleum Workers mem­ on the beach before riding the state and local programs, he said, to be even better in the up-andand highly successful labor-initi­ bers in their accelerated picketing campaign against both Standard waves again. coming period. ated programs are under way in and Chevron service stations ^ And Alex Tuum has also been Oldtimef Thomas Fleming, who West Virginia, Maine, California, and the company's main offices on the Union hinges on an all-out by, chatting with his SIU buddies has proudly carried his SIU mem­ Wisconsin and the 10-state Appa­ in downtown San Francisco. effort to enlarge company prerog­ and eyeing the boards for the first bership card for 25 years, was by lachian region. He also noted that The picketing that started on a atives in determining the job secu­ deck department job. Alex last the hall lately to see some sea­ more than 3,000 union officials are small scale by the lUPW-SIUNA rity of employees. Standard wants shipped out aboard the Henry. faring buddies. Tom's last jaunt active in Community Action Pro­ in the Bakersfield and Los Angeles the right to establish new jobs, Deck hand B. L. Winbome is was aboard the Helen D as an grams. areas shortly after contract termi­ eliminate, change, expand, trans­ back around the hall fit for duty AB. One of labor's functions has nation last month, has now spread fer, reduce or combine jobs with­ and waiting to ship out. The 20Pete Choplinski is tired of walk­ been to monitor programs at every over an area from San Diego to out the Union having the right to year veteran was in drydock for ing around in this winter's snow grievance or arbitration proce­ a while after signing off the Chl- so he's waiting about for a sun­ the San Francisco Bay area. dures. lore. shine run to get him away from it Response Excellent all. Peter Jomides, a 25-year SIU man, last shipped as oiler on the In addition to picketing service Platte. Pete is waiting for a coast­ stations, SIUNA-IUPW is making wise run that won't take him too "do not patronize" materials avail­ All SIU men, regardless of far from home. able to other labor unions for open their ratings, who are sailing display in union halls and for mail Norfolk actively and whose draft sta­ out appeals to members of orga­ Bullard Jackson is taking a short tus is in question should com­ nized labor to help in the cam­ rest before shipping out again. municate immediately with paign. The response from other Bullard's last billet was aboard the Union, giving full par­ labor unions has been excellent. the CS Baltimore as an FWT for ticulars. Direct all letters and In San Francisco, deep-sea Sea­ eight months. Bill Price, an 18communications pertaining to farers are picketing the main head­ year SIU member, got off the draft board matters to Earl quarters of Standard Oil on a sixPenn Challenger in California to Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers day a week basis. fly home and be with his family. Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. While strike action against ei­ ther company is highly probable, The SIU. and the Maritime Trades Department have been the lUPW is determined to make seeking to have seafaring de­ every effort to reach a satisfactory settlement before calling its mem­ clared an essential industry because of the vital support­ bers off the job. Bargaining ses­ ing role it is performing in sions are scheduled with Standard the Viet Nam conflict. This and Chevron under auspices of the ezMiies-iviPiHe effort has not yet been suc­ Federal Mediation conciliation Seafarers are lending an assist to SIUNA-affiliated Petroleum Work­ stAnAHtKfiae service. cessful but the Union mean­ ers on the West Coast in picketing Standard Oil and Chevron MMO'iHMIAl... while has been endeavoring The fight^ with Standard Oil service stations. Above, pickets patrol before Standard Oil Co. tTS^ourmAVi to obtain deferments. company amounts to a "fight for headquarters in San Francisco. lUPW beef centers around company mat survival." The Company's attack attempt to reduce job security in contract talks now underway. Seafarer Pickets Lend Solid Support In SlUNA Oil Workers' Beef on Coast Contact Union On Draft Status �March 31, 1967 Page Five SEAFARERS LOG House Maritime Unit Holds Hearings The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area The SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union contracted Crescent Towing and Salvaging Co. has commissioned what is reputed to be the most powerful tug in the American fleet, the William S. Smith, in New Orleans, along with her sistership, the new Jason Smith. The William S. Smith had been part of the Crescent tug fleet for over seventeen years. Among the new innovations is a totally have. His last job was on the Del new superstructure, revamped Santos. bulwarks, a fantail specially wid­ Mobile ened to accommodate twin screw Shipping out of Mobile has installation providing four times been a bit slow lately and pros­ the original power. pects for the coming period re­ The William S. Smith will he main not much brighter. within range of most major world Around the hall lately have ports with her enlarged bunkering been a number of oldtimers. facilities that will allow sustained Among them are Raymond runs in excess of 50 days. "Blackout" Ferriera. Blackout's Crew comfort has not been last ship was the De Valle as overlooked: She has been air- bosun, a spot he held down on her for the last 28 months. Black­ conditioned throughout. out, who has carried his SlU card The SlU-manned Del Sud ran for 25 proud years, has shipped aground in 19 feet of water at in all deck ratings mostly from the the mouth of the Mississippi. She Gulf area. He makes his home in stayed stuck for almost four days. Mobile with his wife. WASHINGTON — Annual Congressional authorization of appropriations for the Maritime Administration is of vital and major importance to the American merchant marine, Representative Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.) told the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House Merchant Marine Com­ mittee recently. Garmatz is who can save it." a process of continuous review by Strong support for the enact­ the responsible Legislative Com­ chairman of the full committee. The subcommittee is holding ment of maritime funds authoriz­ mittees. The pending, bills would hearings on a bill (H.R. 158) and ing legislation was also voiced by accomplish this objective." similar measures, which would John N. Thurman, vice-president FOREIGN PAYOFF? amend the 1936 Merchant Marine of the Pacific American Steamship Act to require authorization in the Association. Thurman called for LEAVE CLEAN SHIP future for certain Maritime Ad­ a vastly increased shipbuilding Seafarers are reminded that program to offset the present state ministration programs. when they leave a ship after The subcommittee heard testi­ of deterioration of the U.S. mer­ articles expire in a foreign port, mony from representatives of la­ chant marine, the almost universal the obligation to leave a clean bor, management and government lack of optimism for the future ship for the next crew is the —all of whom voiced support for of maritime if present policies are same as in any Stateside port. continued, and Russia's massive the proposed legislation. Attention to details of house­ efforts with respect to her own In pointing out the vital im­ merchant marine. keeping and efforts to leave portance of the proposed legisla­ quarters, messrooms and other "Clearly," Thurman said, "it tion witnesses emphasized the de­ will be in order for the Congress working spaces clean will be terioration of the merchant marine to exercise control on this expan­ appreciated by the new crew which has been brought about by sion of our maritime effort through when it comes aboard. years and years of neglect on the part of government agencies. Shipbuilding Workers Union vice-president Andrew A. Pettis told the subcommittee "it is im­ perative that this bill be passed as a first step in the build-up of the maritime industry. The next im­ WASHINGTON—Toll charges on the St. Lawrence Seaway portant step is the establishment will not be raised at least for the next four years, the State of an independent Maritime Agen­ Department announced here recently. cy," he continued. To support his "In view of the rapid growth NEW ORLEANS —The SIU- call for passage of the authoriza­ contracted Delta Steamship Lines tion legislation, Pettis pointed to of traffic on the seaway," the that, excepting iron ore, tolls vessel Del Sud was refloated with­ the steep decline of the maritime department said, the govern­ could be raised up to 50 per cent out damage or any injuries to pas­ industry in recent years and the ments of the United States and with little diversion of traffic. sengers or crew after spending five inadequate maritime budgets Canada have agreed that there is days aground in the Mississippi which have speeded this decline. no necessity for a toll increase at River-Gulf Outlet, about 50 miles "The Maritime Administration's this time. After four years the from New Orleans. fiscal year 1968 budget strikes an­ toll structure may be reviewed at The vessel was returning from a other fatal blow to the drive to the request of either country, the South American cruise with 58 modernize our merchant fleet," he announcement added. passengers and 120 crewmembers The waterway handled a record added. aboard when she went aground. total of 49,249,000 tons of cargo Down The Drain Until the combination passengerduring 1966—up 13.5 per cent cargo ship was refloated with the Representative Alton Lennon over the previous year. Last year aid of four tugboats, passengers (D.-N.C.), a member of the full was also the first in which volume PASCAGOULA, MISS. — The made the best of their unexpec­ Merchant Marine Committee who exceeded the estimate of the Tolls SIU Pacific District contracted tedly extended cruise and most appeared as a witness before the Committee, whose projected vol­ American President Lines enjoyed their extra days "at sea." Subcommittee, stated his opinion ume for 1966 had been 48 million launched its 572-foot cargo liner At no time was the ship in any that the authorization legislation tons. President Grant here on March 4. danger. proposals are among the most im­ Present tolls on the Montreal- The vessel is the second of five The person most anxious for the portant that have come before the Lake Ontario segment of the Sea­ being built by the company in its vessel to be refloated and finally Committee "in the 10 years I have way are 4 cents per gross register $68 million replacement program. dock at New Orleans was prob­ been a member of the Committee." ton; 40 cents per tons of bulk The President Grant and her ably Seafarer Robbie Maas, whose "Lennon warned that the American cargo and 90 cents per short ton sister ships—the Presidents Van wife had been waiting ashore for merchant marine is "going down of general cargo. Buren, Taft, Johnson and Fillmore the ship to dock with Maas' infant the drain," and declared that the New Toll Split —have been designated the Season, whom the Seafarer had never House Merchant Marine Commit­ The State Department also said master class and will be assigned seen. tee members "are the only people that U.S. and Canadian represent­ to round-the-world and Pacific atives have agreed to a new divi­ services. Upgrading on the Lakes sion of toll revenues. Under the The President Van Buren was new agreement, which the depart­ launched previously. The three ment says reflects cost incurred other ships are in various stages in recent years, the Canadian of construction at the Ingalls Ship­ share will be increased from 71 to building Division of Litton Indus­ 73 per cent and the U.S. share will tries at Pascagoula. be decreased from 29 to 27 cents At maximum draft of 30 feet, on each toll dollar. These latest developments ren­ the new vessel displaces 21,000 der void last year's agreement by tons and has a cruising radius of joint seaway authorities which 11,600 miles at a service speed of called for a 10 per cent increase 23 knots. in tolls and a 72-28 split with The ship has a total cargo ca­ 72 cents going to Canada. pacity of 845,000 cubic feet and The toll hike turndown is a is propelled by a 24,000-horsetemporary defeat for the St. Lawr­ power steam geared turbine which ence Seaway Development Corpo­ drives a single propeller. ration, the American agency Gas turbine generators, the first charged with administering the in maritime history, will be able U.S. share of the waterway. This to handle the full load of cargo agency released earlier this year operations in port and also provide a report based on two economic emergency propulsion at sea if studies which supported an in­ needed. Great Lakes Seafarer Ted Hansen (right), now a second cook, gets crease in tolls. One found that his diploma from SlU Agent Don Bensman in Alpena, after success­ moderate hikes would have little The new ships will each accom­ fully completing course of studies at the SlU upgrading school. influence on the seaway's projected modate a crew of 45 officers and men plus 12 passengers. Hansen sailed in the steward department on the A, E. Cornelius. traffic volume; the other concluded Del Sud Freed After Ffve-Day Crounding in Guff Ferriera Hazard It took the tugs Humrick and Port Allen of the Crescent Towing and Salvage Co. to ease her off after some cargo was unloaded. » » • Seafarer Robbie Maas was one of 120 members stranded on the Del Sud. Robbie was impatiently waiting to see his recently arrived son, Darin, born just a week after he left the States. Maas was hap­ pily united with the newest mem­ ber of his family following four frustrating days. New Orleans Fireman Ernest Torres recently piled off the Seatrain Delaware, which has been sailing between New York and Puerto Rico. He is now looking forward to making a, billet on the Del Rio when she touches port. He makes his home in San Juan. Seafarer Aden Ezell, Jr. finished a deck department tour aboard the Alcoa Ranger. Sailing regularly as bosun or AB, Ezell prefers a coastwise run when it's available. He lives in Mobile, but occasionally comes over to the Crescent City to scan the ship­ ping board. AB Paul Mayeux ended a tour to the Far West aboard the Overseas Joyce. Paul is resting on the beach, watching for another vessel going to the Western Pacific. He makes his home in New Orleans. Paul Turner is relaxing after a trip aboard the Del Sud as bosun. Turner missed the trip when the Del went aground at the Mississippi's mouth, but he doesn't seem to regret it. Now, he's looking for anything, going anywhere. Paul makes his home in New Orleans with his wife and two boys. AB Frank P. Russo told us re­ cently that he would advise all young men to get a good educa­ tion. He remember the days when educations were harder to come by and says kids today are foolish to pass up the opportunities they Congress' Voice In MARAD Funds Held Essential By Rep. Garmatz Seaway Tolls to Remain Unchanged, US-Canadian Authorities Agree New APL Liner President Grant Launched in Gall �Page Six March 31, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Great Lakes Iqr Fred Farnen,Secretary>Treasurer,Greet Lakes Although a decision was made to allow the St. Lawrence Sea­ way toli to remain at its present level for the next four seasons, a charge of $20 per lock will be made against vessels transiting the eight-lock Welland Canal that connects Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The fee will increase $20 a year until it reaches a charge of $100 per lock, or $800 for full transit, by 1971. out of a paint gang dispatched for the Kinsman Marine Transit Fleet. Chicago However, heavy ice and recordFit out for this area is getting breaking cold indicate that it won't into swing with the crews called be before the first part of April back for ships in Chicago, Mani­ that crews will be called. Erie towoc, Milwaukee and Sturgeon Sand and Gravel has indicated Bay. Despite a winter that set their first vessel—the Scobell— all records for inclemency, we will begin its fit-out around April predict an early fit-out for the 8th. area. However, some of the old We're glad to see back those faces are going to be missed at Great Lakes men who are return­ fit-out this year. Oldtimers who ing from winter trips off the coast retired over the winter months in­ to various parts of the world. clude Brother Hartlaub of the John Galster and Olie Olofsson off Cleveland the Milwaukee Clipper. Registration is going slowly but Seafarers and their families will steadily, assuring enough men to have the opportunity this spring to crew up ships laid up in this area use facilities at the spanking new as soon as they're ready for crew clinic which takes up the eptire calls. A look at the lake in this third floor of the new SIU build­ port though is not too encourag­ ing at 1306 S. Michigan Ave. ing, with ice blanketing the water for as far as the eye can roam. Buffalo Tentative dates for self-unloaders This port is coming out of hiber­ to begin operating is the first week nation now. Marking the first ac­ in April and for straight deckers, tivity of the season was the fitting the 3rd or 4th week. THE INQUmiNC;^ SEiimBER Question: What do you think ahout today's youth and their clothes, music, hair styles? (Asked at the New Orleans hall.) James MaineUa: Youth always reflects the society that parents create for their children. Parents are always the foundation for young people's actions. The chil­ dren of today will have children re­ flecting their atti­ tudes also. Of course, there is always a certain amount of revolt against the older generation, but I think it is over­ played. C. W. Garrison: I don't think much of today's youth. I particu­ larly do not like their styles of dancing or their hairdos. Youth today seems to be wilder than when I was a young man. Perhaps the changing times ""v. and the speed with which times are changing has something to do with it. People are living faster. I don't think things could get any worse. <1> Horace Curry: I think they're crazy. Most of it is fad: as the world goes so do the kids. It'll probably die out, the fad that is, not youth. Kids basically want to be noticed, that's why they act and dress crazy. Mod­ ern kids are more machine minded. And there is more money to go around so that they can afford to be machine minded nowadays. I have two grown children and they think that I am old-fashioned. Vincent Fitzgerald: I think that today's youth are way out of line. Their dress is sloppy and dirty. Some don't wear shoes; some don't bathe. Of course, you have to put the blame where it belongs: on the parents. Disci­ pline, and good examples, begin at home. . Charles Dowling: The hairdo and dress of today's youth is sim­ ply wild. But I think that it is a trend of the times. However, I don't think that today's kids are any bet­ ter or worse than kids when I was young. We got in­ to just as much devilment in the old days. But it's different when you're doing the devilment and trying to correct it —your approach is different. I think that today's youth are by far much more educated. <1> Nets Lomsen: Youth is alright. I'm 77 years old and can't see anything wrong in being young. Sure, there have been plenty of changes since I was young. The youth of today are better than in my day, for many reasons. They're better educated; better behaved; and they have a better opportu­ nity for advancement and I think that most of them take advantage of the opportunities offered them. March 11 to March 24, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle All Groups Class A Class B 6 1 76 36 13 6 40 13 6 ' 9 6 2 6 3 33 9 49 35 47 35 20 5 47 18 23 13 372 185 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 2 25 43 8 2 2 5 3 11 3 10 3 5 1 2 1 2 2 2 0 3 4 26 34 6 32 2 41 5 22 11 32 23 40 19 8 18 108 136 215 MGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle All Groups Class A Class B 3 1 56 33 6 6 17 11 10 5 5 2 7 1 16 8 39 24 28 35 8 7 20 37 10 11 169 237 All Groups Class A Class B ClassC 2 2 1 22 • 41 32 2 4 9 1 9 12 4 7 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 8 12 15 27 12 24 10 34 24 7 15 6 21 54 25 8 7 8 166 145 165 STEWARD DB>ARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle totals Class A dkuB 1 1 18 70 10 8 8 12 7 13 2 4 0 1 13 5 42 44 42 13 7 2 17 7 10 7 126 238 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 1 46 7 19 3 2 5 16 8 2 2 6 12 2 11 5 0 2 5 2 0 34 38 5 26 4 6 5 3 13 24 10 45 14 3 18 184 84 129 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 19 2 97 215 11 26 105 49 13 14 9 17 15 7 94 25 137 74 91 156 43 3 43 2 30 2 914 385 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 1 4 91 160 19 11 59 48 19 12 9 1 15 2 44 11 105 54 72 84 29 8 20 4 9 18 336 607 REGISTERED on BEACH AH Groups Class A Class B 2 1 155 36 25 6 65 40 8 20 7 1 7 0 66 15 96 75 105 59 20 9 44 3 14 3 614 288 Seventeen Unions Form New Council New AFL-CIO Unit Seeks to Spur Organizing of Professional Workers WASHINGTON—Seventeen AFL-CIO unions, including the SIU, joined in setting up a new council designed to stimulate union activity among men and women in the professions, sciences and the arts—and to encourage cooperation among unions in these fields. Delegates representing 400,000 union members pledged "to communities—^we're going to have sicians, engineers, artists and ac­ tors and others who have long bring the fruits of collective bar­ to bring out a more attractive, since embraced and remained gaining" to workers in these fields. thoroughly modern union." faithful to unionism." They promised to "exchange infor­ Friendly Hand A growing number of profes­ mation and investigate means and Delegates voted to extend a sionals, Kircher said, "are dis­ methods for improving salaries, friendly hand to legitimate pro­ covering that professionalism plus hours and working conditions." fessional associations "with the $1.09 will get a pound of sirloin Stressing the changes the space aim in mind that .we may even­ at the supermarket on a sale day. age has made in the pattern of tually bring them into the main­ A Ph.D. isn't worth an extra five the work force, delegates chose a stream of the labor movement." TV stamps at the cashier's stand name whose initials spell SPACE Another resolution cited the —and I think they are getting a —the council of AFL-CIO unions exclusion of many professionals little tired of seeing union laborers for Scientific, Professional and from collective bargaining legisla­ buy the steak while they buy the Cultural Employes. Ofhcers were tion and urged state and federal hamburger." to be elected at the final session. legislation to extend to them "full Participating in the founding Establishment of the council as bargaining rights." convention were Actors Equity, part of the AFL-CIO structure Delegates also expressed con­ the American Guild of Musical was hailed by Communications cern at the inadequate coverage Artists, the Barbers, Broadcast Workers President Joseph A. of labor's role and the history of Employes, Communications Work­ Beirne in an address at the open­ the labor movement fn schools ers, Electrical, Radio & Machine ing of the two-day convention. and colleges. Workers, Intl. Brotherhood of He termed it "a tribute to the AFL-CIO Organizing Director Electrical Workers, Insurance flexibility of outlook and form of William L. Kircher challenged the Workers, Musicians, Office & Pro­ the American trade union move­ delegates to take advantage of the fessional Employes, Operating En­ ment." "extreme flexibility" of the collec­ Retail Clerks, the SIU, gineers, By 1975, Beirne said, half of all tive bargaining process to deal Stage Employes, State, County & workers will be in white collar oc­ cupations. "For this new group with the special problems of pro­ Municipal Employes, Teachers and of workers—for these so-called fessionals. Technical Engineers. A number middle class people from the pro­ Many of the answers, he sug­ of other unions were represented fessional,* scientific and cultural gested, came from "teachers, mu­ by observers. �March 31, 1967 Chavez Urges U.S. Labor Law Coverage For Farm Workers "We need help, but we expect to do the job ourselves," Cesar Chavez, director of the AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee told 450 persons attending the John A. Ryan.Forum here. The job, Chavez explained, is organizing farm workers, especially migrant farm laborers, and shaping a solid union. He called the victories in the Delano, Calif., grape strike "spadework" for the task ahead. Chavez said the migrant farm labor movement needs help from the general public to win two things that can turn the tide for a segment of society that received an old deal while the rest of the nation enjoyed the New Deal of Franklin Roosevelt: • Protection of the National Labor Relations Act with the right to petition for Labor Board representation elections. • Strict enforcement of the federal law limiting the amount of free public water that can be used for private profit. The limit is 160 acres irrigated for a farmer and an extra 160 acres for his wife. Chavez said the big growers in California have made a mockery of the law. The John A. Ryan Forum is a lecture and discussion series spon­ sored by the Catholic Council on Working Life and the Catholic Adult Education Center. A number of unions cooperate in pro­ moting the program, which is a memorial to the late Msgr. John A Ryan, a labor supporter and a leader in the fight for social justice. After his "Report on the Migrant Labor Movement," Chavez was questioned by a panel that included Dr. Deton J. Brooks, chairman of the Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity; Don Bruckner, cor-'' respondent for the Los Angeles Times; and the Rev. Robert A. Reicher, chaplain of thfe Catholic Council on Working Life and treasurer of the Illinois Migrant Council. The moderator was Msgr. William J. Quinn, assistant executive secretary of the Bishop's Committee for the Spanish Speaking. Chavez reviewed the history of organizing farm workers and cited the long list of failures. He said the job must be done by farm workers themselves. "We started out," he said, "by working on problems of the migrant worker at the community level. We forined an insurance company because that was the only way we could get insurance. "We started a credit union and then built a community service cen­ ter to hold the people together. We decided the best way to organize the whole community and then build the union." The organization, he said, is leaning on the AFL-CIO for help with research and educational programs and winning the legislation needed to bring farm workers under the protection of federal labor laws. "The rest we will do," he declared. "We need money and we could use volunteers in Delano, but we must do most of what has to be done by ourselves. Everyone in labor can help by supporting our boycotts." When questioned about the threat of automation in the fields, Chavez said, "We are not against automation. In many cases we have welcomed automation because it has eliminated some work that was not fit for human beings. When new machines are brought in, we want the growers to take some responsibility for the people. "We are happy to help improve production. There are many people around the world going hungry. If more production here can help feed them, we would be proud to help." Julius F. Rothman, coordinator of the AFL-CIO Community Serv­ ices liaison staff of the United Community Funds and Councils of America, has joined the staff of the AFL-CIO Department of So­ cial Security. A graduate of Syra­ cuse University, Rothman is a member of the Textile Workers Union of America and has been active in the labor movement since 1946. He is a member of the Na­ tional Association of Social Work­ ers and the Labor Department's Advisory Committee on Sheltered Workshops; a director of the Na­ tional S^ial Welfare Assembly and a trustee of the National In­ stitutes on Rehabilitation and Health Services. <I> Paul Fournier, Canadian direc­ tor of the Distillery Workers since 1940 and a DWU vice president since 1946, died here March 9 after a short illness. He was 56. Fournier joined the DWU after serving seven years as chief Cana­ dian organizer for the Hatters. The DWU credited a joint cam­ paign by Fournier and union Pres. Mort Brandenburg, then DWU di­ rector of organization, with bring­ ing 5000 distillery workers into the union. Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG Edward C. Adams has been named COPE director of the Al­ lied Industrial Workers and assist­ ant editor of the union's monthly newspajjer. He replaces Gordon W. Brehm, now a mediator for the Wisconsin Employment Relations Board. Adams formerly was on the staffs of the Fire Fighters, the State, County and Municipal Em­ ployees and the unaffiliated Mine Workers. <1> Press coverage of the recent AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting at Bal Harbour, Fla., al­ most doubled that from the mid­ winter council meeting in 1966, according to a compilation by the Western Union office in Miami. A total of 75,994 words moved over Western Union wires during the Feb. 20-28 period this year. The total filed by Western Union in 1966 was 41,270 words. — — Jack Weinberger, who served the Hotel and Restaurant Em­ ployes for 50 years as a member of Waiters Local 30 and in recent years as secretary-treasurer of the international union, died here at 83 after a week's illness. He had retired in 1963. 'Go/ Friday? A Changing of the Guard Big business, with its unrelenting bom­ bardment, has finally brought about the re­ moval of Esther Peterson as Consumer As­ sistant to the President and her replacement in the post by television's voice of Westinghouse, Betty Furness. Mrs. Peterson has fought hard for con­ sumer-protecting legislation and to enlighten the American consumer on the subtleties employed by manufacturers and packagers to fool him. Her labor background made her the natural enemy of the business lobby­ ists and they never passed up an opportunity to attack her. In the case of Miss Furness, we fail to see that her qualifications as a consumer coordi­ nator go beyond opening and closing refrig­ erator doors or expounding on the merits of a Westinghouse deep freeze before the tele­ vision cameras. Big business will no doubt feel somewhat more secure when she assumes her White House post in May. Mrs. Peterson has done a splendid job of holding the big corporations, ad agencies, the National Association of Manufacturers and other business giants at bay. She could fight them on their own ground and, while not always victorious, she was more harassed than defeated. The emasculation of the truth-in-packag­ ing law was a severe setback, but in the temporary absense of strong consumer-pro­ tecting laws, Mrs. Peterson was achieving marked success from two other directions: education of the buyers and some harass­ ment of her own directed at the sellers. Business lobbies blamed the recent rash of housewives' boycotts against soayng food prices last year on Mrs. Peterson. She had nothing to do with them but in their wake she did launch a compaign to teach all women to shop more wisely and get the most for their money and endorsed consumer in­ formation programs by high schools. She received thousands of buyer's complaints on credit frauds, repair gouging and price in­ creases hidden by larger packages or lesser content in existing packages and set out to warn consumers to be wary of such practices in lieu of laws preventing them. Mrs. Peterson had, at the time she was relieved of her administration post, actually convinced some retail and textile industries to develop means of solving some guarantee and service problems and to make the label­ ing of wearing apparel more informative. She had even persuaded some super market chains to give housewives some degree of constructive guidance in their shopping. All in all, a record of tireless and con­ tinuing effort on the part of the public servant whose voice was, as President John­ son said when he first appointed her, a vigor­ ous one on behalf of consumers. We don't presume to prejudge Miss Fur­ ness but we are skeptical about what might happen when Mrs. Peterson goes back to her full time job in the Federal Labor Depart­ ment and the former actress moves in as Consumer Assistant to the President. It re­ mains to be seen whether .she will actively dedicate herself to bringing about greater safeguards on behalf of the consumer, or whether she will serve simply as public rela­ tions aide for the administration. i' �SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight "...fV- a •• ri^HE HAUNTING STRAINS of sea shanties I JL were a familiar sound on the decks of ships the pif world over for many hundreds of years, perhaps from as long ago as when the first waterborne vessels i put out to sea with working men to propel them— whether by oar or sail. On today's modem ships, the shanty may be re­ garded by most Seafarers as merely, a musical link with the past; pleasing to hear but somehow remotely quaint. It is also pleasant to reflect on the beginnings of these early work chants which were so much a part of the everyday lives of our ancestors whose liveli­ hood was the sea. Some musical historians believe that the shanty, which was in evidence whenever men had hard labor to perform with nothing but their bare hands and mutual co-operation, was the primary source of all song.. The. first man to chronicle shantying, a Venetian Friar named Francisco Fabri, wrote in the fifteenth century of those "who sing when work is going on, because work at sea is very heavy, and is only carried on by a concert between one who sings out orders and the laborers who sing in response .. ." In the days of sailing vessels, the shanty was more than just a form of entertainment; it was a necessity. Indeed, a sailing ship could not properly run without shanties and a good singing voice could be as much of an asset to a sailor as the fundamentals of seaman­ ship. Herman Melville, creator of the classic Moby Dick, illustrated this fact graphically in his recollec­ tions of his own earliest days at sea when he sailed aboard the whaler Acudmet on her maiden voyage to the Pacific in search of sperm whales. He wrote; "I soon got used to this singing; for the sailors never touched a rope without it. Sometimes, when no one happened to strike up, and the pulling, whatever it might be, did not seem to be getting forward very well, the mate would always say^ 'Come men, can't any of you sing? Sing now, and. raise the dead.' It is a great thing in a sailor to know how to sing well, for he gets a great name by it from the officers, and a good deal of popularity among his shipmates. Some sea captains, before shipping a man, always ask him J whether he can sing out at a rope." ^ The crews of all sailing ships, merchantmen md whalers alike, had their robust and often profane work shanties. Set in leader-chorus patterns, th^ would both ease and facilitate the backbfeaking tasks to be performed. There were special ones for each job. Halyard shanties were devised and employed for. the more prolonged jobs such as hoisting and lowering the sails or yards, swaying heavy objects aloft and the like. For hauling jobs that required .only a comparatively few good, hefty pulls, there J were the short drag shanties. And to accompany the - sometimes joyous, sometimes melancholy function of weighing or lowering anchor, puinping the boat or \ivarping ship, was the capstan shanty. These last, the icapstah shanties, were generally more elaborate and Voften quite sentimentalin content. It was often said in the days of the clipper ships ||that a skipper could predict his arrival date as much ^hy the gusto the deck hands put into their singing ' as he could by the weather. Regardless of weather— or in spite of it—these vessels were driven by the sheer brute force of the crew,and the manner in which they directed that force toward hemp rope and canvas Mil was the major factor in determining the number J of knots traveled each day. Whether they were based on hate or love, motivated by despair or happiness, the rhythm of words, combined with the rhythm of movement thht only the shanties could provide, got the work done. ; And when work was done, the leisure time spent in the foc'sle between watches had to have its com­ munal aspect even for the most ardent of the model isship builders, mat makers and coconut carvers. This' i need was filled by the ballads—or "forebitter" songs —eagerly collected and exchanged by seafarers from fthe New England coast and the Gulf of Mexico to the West African coast and the wool ports of Aus' tralia; from Liverpool and London's Blackwall Docks to the Orient and the Arctic. A song fit any mood: bawdy, ironical, nostalgic, sad or comical. Some were Ihistorically accurate and others related the current fievents of the period, based on details not always p:omplete as sailing time approached, and therelore learned and passed on to succeeding generations i^ith certain inaccuracies remaining unaltered. A few V f were filled with teahnical jargon and judged only by ®^-fr|their degree of nautical perfection, but these did not gain the affection nor enjoy the lasting popularity that othersdid. All of the songs-—shanties and ballads—reflect the everyday thoughts and experiences of sailors (real and imaginary) both at sea and ashore. Despised by the majority of officeirs and worked without mercy . mi March 3h 1967 , :• to a point almost beyond endurance, these old time sailors who manned the frigates and the clippers and the packets quite naturally chose the ship's officers as the chief enemies of their songs, followed by foul weather and the thieving girls they couldn't force themselves to stay clear of. The friends depicted are all too few: here and there a fair and respected skip­ per or a sweetheart they desperately hope is being faithful. A favorite topic apparent from all sources was that of the landlubter getting the worst of it from a sailor in any encounter, be it in matters of love, money or cleverness. No matter what the theme, the large majority of the shanties and ballads seem to have three things in common. First, a deep and natural feeling for beauty. Second, an unrelenting insistence on the overcoming toughness of the com­ mon sailor and his ability to withstand any odds, ^ anywhere. And thirdly—^underlying the toughness— a deep, aching uneasiness and a fond longing for something a little bit better. There are hundreds of these anonymous songs of the sea but it is possible here to take a look at some of the more familiar ones and their backgrounds insofar as they are known. C^stan Shanties Shenandoah is perhaps one of the best loved of all shanties. Not really a song of the sea at all, it probably was originated by Canadian or American ^voyagers and tells the tale of the trader who fell in , love with the Indian chief Shenandoah's daughter. The Sea Chanty frt Link With The Past "Shenandoah, I love your daughter," he said, arid when the chief protested, fed him fitre-water and car­ ried the girl "Across the wide Missouri." Used as a work song but equally at home in the foc'sle; The Maid of Amsterdam (A-Roving), is con­ sidered by some historians to be the oldest of the. capstan shanties. There are several versions of this favorite; the girl makes advances to the sailor in some and in others it's the other way around. Either way, when the sailor returns to his ship with his money missing it is reason enough why he'll go no more a-roving with this fair maid. Santy Anna is gn example of both the historical and the current events-inspired shanty. Relating the victorious exploits of General Santa Anna in the Mexican War, it fails to make mention of the fact that General Taylor forced the wily Mexican into final retreat in February of 1847. The song appears to have developed from first reports of the fighting when Santa Anna had the upper hand and did, indeed, seem temporarily to have won that decisive battle. • Row Bullies Row, the singing stoiy of a Liverpool sailor who sailed to San Francisco with the idea of settling there and got himself shanghied back again to Liverpool, was more of a forebitter but was used at the capstan when the spokes were spinning easy. The refrain of this one: "The girls have got hold of the tow-rope today" iridicated that the ship was sailing along at a good clip. An outstanding favorite as a song of farewell was South Australia, originally sung on the wool clippers when they lifted anchor for their trips between Aus­ tralian ports and London. There is a record of at least one man who, on his death bed, asked his ship­ mates to bid him his final farewell: "I think I'm Sfip|iiti* my Mb^ lads. Strike up South Australia and let me go happy." For homeward bound seaman, there was the roar­ ing and exuberant Whup Jamboree which follows the progress of the ship past the Isle of Wight through the English Channel and into the London River iri^ eager anticipation of the girls waiting at the Blackwall Dock. From its reference to Blackwall, it is reason­ ably safe to assume that this capstan shanty origi­ nated among sailors on the Far !^st run. Sally Brown, about the Creole lady who wouldn't marry but kept the sailors coming happily back to spend their money on her, was a favorite for heaving up anchor. It dates back to at least the 1830s; was sung at the capstan of the Western Ocean packet ship that brought Captain James Marryat to America from England in 1837, according to his own vmtings. A shanty that captures the feeling a sailor has for great seamen is Old Stormaloi^ which tells of the death and sings the praises of a respected skipper. Halyard and Short-Drag Shanties Paddy Doyle is a short-drag shanty, unusual in that it is usually sung by only two men instead of a gang. It accompanies the bunting of a sail during which the men stand aloft on foot-ropes and, leaning over the yard, grab the bunched-up sail and try to heave the canvas onto the yard before lashing it in a furled position. Paddy Doyle was a famous boarding house keeper in Liverpool and the shanty draws on the superstition that leaving unpaid bills when leaving' port is bad luck. Old Billy Riley, about a dancing master with a pretty daughter who is unavailable, is so fast arid fierce that the sail would have to be really light or the occassiori desperate for men to pull at the halyards to such rhythm. It is said that this shanty probably originated on 17th century Dutch droghers in the West Indies sugar trade.„ Whidcey Jolmny was a halyard shanty usually used when the crew was working aft near the captain's quarters. Telling of the bad effects of whiskey and the need for more, norietheless, the verse alludes to a skipper who treats his crew right and gives them whiskey twice a day. It was probably as much a hint to the skipper concerned as it was a work song. Haul on the Bowline is said by many to date from the time of King Henry VIII. Although this has not been proven, it is quite certain that this short-drag shanty is older than most. The song remained a favor­ ite until the last days of sailing ships but it had even then been a very long time since bowlines needed much hauling on. Boney, a short-drag shanty, was a fairly accurate, though brief, account of Napolean's career through his exile to St. Helena and his death. Seaman con­ tinued to find Bonaparte worthy of song for seventy years after his death. , Foc'sle Ballads The infamous exploits of the bloodthirsty Captain Kidd, one of the most cherished foc'sle ballads of them all, came into being soon after the notorious pirate was hanged in 1701 and can still be heard on.the New England coast today. A curious error in the. sorig that has never been explained is Kidd's first name which is sung Robert instead of the correct William. One of the oldest of the sea songs still popular today is The Mermaid which links mermaids with bad weather and other evil happenings. It dates from at least the time of Melville because he quotes it in "White Jacket." The Handsome Cabin Boy is a fantasy, quite funny, which illustrates the deck hand's common dream that there is a girl among the crew dressed as a boy. This is the tale of a cabin "boy" who became pregnant with ho one to be found to answer for the girl's plight but the skipper himself. In one version, the skipper's wife is also aboard which adds considerably to the humor of the situation. While Cruising Round Yarmouth probably origi­ nated among the men who traveled to the Far East in the Blackwall frigates, but the sailors of Western Ocean packets adopted it as the well-known Blow the Man Etown—a shanty as popular below decks as above. A spicy and ribald song that remains a favorite to this day is Do Me Ama. It's appeal perhaps lies in the tale it tells of a wealthy lecher being outwitted and a grand lady being humbled by a sailor.These then, and many, many more, were the songs if --v| of work and relaxation for the sailing men of yore. They are happily no longer needed today in order to get the job done, but they still represent a common • i bond with, the past—a special heritage for all men who devote their lives to toe sea. 11 �Special Art The carvers of ship figureheads were practitioners of a very special art and had to follow rigid rules. For instance, figureheads had to be highly functional. They had to be quite strong and compact and were designed to fit the available space on the ship. Although they were often highly ornate and heavily carved, the work had to be done so that there were no depressions, such as the folds of a garment, that would hold water—lest the figure rot. This was espe­ cially true on those made in America which were usually soft pine, as opposed to the more durable oak and elm used in Britain. After the carving was completed, it was usually soaked in oil to prevent decay from salt water and then painted. The carvers were often paid for their work according to a schedule based on the number of guns the ship carried, in the case of carvings done for warships, or according to the tonnage of merchant vessels. Far from being hacks or mere craftsmen, the better known carvers of ship figureheads were true artists with ^11 the skill and knowledge of the finest sculptors. Others, it must be admitted, were very poorly skilled and turned out some pretty awful figures. One of the best American figurehead carvers was William Rush of Philadelphia who was well known in his time. His skill as a carver was so great that during slack periods he often carved anatomical models for use by college classes in medicine. Other carvers turned their hand to ornamental furniture, carved doorways, mantels and religious figures during slack periods. QHIP'Q FIGUREHEADS Lions, Maidens and Dragons T HE FIGUREHEADS that adorned the prows of sailing vessels during the days of the famous Yankee Clippers were most often delicately carved female figures. Had such carvings been in vogue when ornamental figureheads first began being used on ships however, the ladies would have had to have hard heads indeed, ...-y'-'v for the first carved figureheads were probably the battering rams on Roman war galleys—used to ram and crush the sides of enemy vessels. Primitive man often painted the bows of his fragile vessels in accordance with his religious beliefs to insure safety on voyages. The ancient Chinese painted %•• ii huge eyes on the prows of their ships to guard them from evil spirits and enable them to "see" where Ihey were going and reach port safely. V Latter day Roman merchant ships often replaced their ornamental figureheads with human figures, and this may have been the first such use of human figures P li for this purpose. But the practice did hot become universal. Viking ships, which wreaked havoc up and down many coasts, normally carried a carved dragon that held its head high above the bows. In heavy seas, when the vessel itself with its scant freeboard was invisible, the carved dragon head must have looked like a giant sea serpent cruising through the waves. Animal figureheads were popular with many mari­ ners for a great while. The British, for example, often made use of their national emblem, the lion, as figure­ heads. On the other hand, Spanish vessels at this time often carried figureheads representing various saints or even the holy family. On American merchant ships the figurehead was often a representation of one of the shipowners' family—a wife or daughter—often the same individ­ ual the ship was named for. The warships of many nations however, often carried figureheads represent­ ing famous admirals or national heroes. JSecond cook Joseph Vogelhien (L) discusses the day's menu with Ifbis colleague in the steward department, Messman Mothanna It. Ahmed. From the looks of it, a pretty good menu is planned, Enjoying themselves at mess are (rear, standing) All Haddad and the seated crewmembers are Seafarers Glenn Ayres, James Linart, and Edw. Stinnett. ON THE LAKES Setting up table in messroom of U.S.S. Gypsum is Messniah Joseph S. Novak. It won t be long before Brother Novak and shipmates once again ply Lakes. Every year at Hie end of March, Great Lakes pwls awaken from their state of KI hibernation. Fit-out time spells the advent of spring, the thawing out of tiiick ice, and flie preparation of vessels for a season's activity. The first ship to fit out in tte Port of Toledo %Wais, tiie U.S.S. Gypsum, 1 a vessel manned by the SUFS Great Lakes District Wiper Homer Nagle looks up from engine room duties only briefly as he gives U.S.S. Gypsum engine room gear a going over,. Also checking out status of engine machinery are Seafarers (left to right) Mohsen Ahmad, wiper: Yakia Mawari, fireman; and Leo Furman, wiper. ^ """"""" . 3 C V 'i.-U ^ ^ V! ... / %• \Ti: i-lv'f" • ^ t"' J ... 3, ' s s Tie' < . ,7 , . 5 ^ I �Page Ten March 31, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Elderly Urge Congress Support Increases Inadequate Social Security Benefits Leave Many Elderly in Severe Need YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH By Sidney Margolius The living is easier this April. Some foods temporarily are cheaper. The post-Easter clothing clearances offer money-saving buying oppor­ tunities in women's, children's and men's clothing. Mortgage interest rates have come down slightly from last Fall's "near-panic" peaks, and are likely to fall further. WASHINGTON—America's elderly—organized 2 million strong in the National Council of Senior Citizens—urged the House Ways and Means Committee to support social security improvements to ease "the desperate plight ... of older Americans forced to exist on inadequate incomes." We're even getting a little price competition in the auto business at President John W. Edelman, ow for 28 years and I have worked Appearing with Edelman, a for­ the manufacturer level. In recent years the dealers have had to do recuperating from a serious ill­ for 46 years. mer legislative representative of most of the competing, while the makers held their prices up except ness, led off the testimony on be­ "Two and a half years ago, I fell the Textile Workers Union of for some "merchandising allowances" to move leftover models at sea­ half of the President's social secu­ and broke my right shoulder and America, were his assistant, James rity proposals. He was followed elbow. That left me crippled in Cuff O'Brien; William R. Hutton, son's end. by other officers and staff mem­ my arm. But this year, sales of new cars have been running 15 to 25 per cent executive director of the council, bers of the national council, which "I get $83.70 a month in social and Walter Newburgher, East behind last year. The result has been a price drop on both new and has more than 2,000 affiliated security but I have to pay $50 a Coast vice president and president used models. One help in this respect has been a recent reduction in clubs of retirees. month in rent and for gas and of the Congress of Senior Citizens interest rates dealers pay to banks and finance companies on loans to The men and women receiving light. It's mighty hard to exist of Greater New York. finance their inventories. social security benefits "have after paying rent and gas and The council said the President's Perhaps the most interesting news to moderate-income families is the worked all their lives to build a light." social security proposals have its manufacturer price cut of $200 on a U.S.-made compact model (the prosperous America but, now in Yet, Edelman pointed out, she "solid backing" although they their old age, are shut out from is better off than the one in four don't meet all they need for im­ Rambler American). This cut puts the U.S. compacts more directly in competition on price with the imported compacts, while providing the prosperity they helped create," women on the social security rolls provement in the program. more passenger and trunk capacity and power, and more widelythe council spokesman told the who receive only the minimum Seeks Better Future available service and parts. committee. benefit of $44 a month. In the future, the witnesses said, Cites Letters The price cut also arouses new interest in the use of compacts, which Poverty Level social security taxes will have to be The senior citizen witnesses Nearly 2 million social security supplemented by general revenue save on operating costs as well as purchase price. The U.S. compacts cited statistics from government beneficiaries "have had to surren­ funds "as a matter of justice and usually can be counted on for average gas consumption of 20 or so miles per gallon and the small imports, about 25-30. reports and documents. But they der their pride and dignity to keep equity." cited statistics from government body and soul together" by going The council called for strength­ The six-cylinder U.S. compacts now are within $200-300 of the .reports and documents. But they on relief, the council witnesses ening of medicare and a method four-cylinder imports. The dealers' own margin on compact and cited also letters coming into their noted. Many more "are too proud of billing for doctors' services to intermediate cars usually is about 18-21 per cent of the list price headquarters from people like the to ask for help . . . and often hide relieve the elderly of the burden compared to the more typical 25 per cent on standard-size cars. Cleveland woman who last month from their friends and neighbors of paying bills and waiting for wrote Edelman: because they are so bitterly medicare reimbursement. Another significant aspect of the announcement by the U.S. company "I am 72, an American, a wid­ ashamed of their poverty." (Rambler) that cut the price of its compact, is that from now on it will not change its model each year except for actual safety and per­ formance improvements. If other manufacturers pick up this idea, cars in general will be cheaper. The imported cars hold down their costs by avoiding annual changes. These usually are only surface or appear­ ance changes. More-important basic changes usually are made only every two or three years. .S. Leails World In Ship Scrapping, Lloyd's Reveals The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Many Seafarers have volunteered to picket Standard Oil-Chevron service stations in San Francisco-Oakland and Contra Costa Coun­ ties. They are aiding members of the SIUNA-affiliated Interna­ tional Union of Petroleum Workers and Machinists Local 824 in their beef with the company. Members of all AFL-CIO un- ^ ions and the public at large, are ton, Yorkmar, Penn Challanger, being asked to send their credit Oakland and the Calmar. cards into the company with a note W. Koflowitch just came off the explaining why they are doing so: Longline in Honolulu. He had because the company fails to deal sailed as engine utility. Brother fairly with those unions involved. Koflowitch, known as "Flatop" around the SIU, will be shipping on the Platte next. Levy Evans Both the economic boycott and picket lines have spread to 19 com­ pany-owned service stations in San Francisco alone. The information­ al leaflet being handed to the pub­ lic exclaims: "Help! Standard Oil Company of California is unfair. Eton't Buy Standard Oil or Chev­ ron Products." San Francisco Shipping in the bay area has been very active this period and is likely to remain so, especially for Electricians, Oilers and FWT's. Paying off and signing on this period were the following: Del Alba, Los Angeles, De Pauw Victoiy, Jeiferson City Victory,' Bay­ lor Victory, Lynn Victory, Amer­ igo, Oceanic Tide, Steel Travier, Santa Emila, Steel Flyer, Steel Vendor, Halyctm Panthw and the Eilzabetbport. Ships in transit are the Cities Service Norfolk, Mayaguez, Tren­ Wilmington In the past couple of weeks we had the Young America and Mankato Victory pay off and sign on. Eight ships were through in transit and shipping has been very, very active. The outlook is for more of the same. For FOWT's the ship­ ping outlook is especially good. Seattle Shipping is booming in this area. Since the last report the fol­ lowing ships were paid off: Merid­ ian Victory, Trans Erie, Sagamore Hill, and the Platte. Signing on were the Yaka, Me­ ridian Victory, and Trans Erie. In transit were the Walter Rice and the Marymar. Oldtimer F. P. McErlane, a real SIU oldtimer, is warming up for a run to Viet Nam after spending some time on the beach. His last ship was the Rice Victory as FWT. Marcus Evans, off the Platte, will take a vacation before shipping out on a Viet Nam run. Marcus is a 20-year SIU man. Isadore Levy is just off the Walter Rice, itching for a run to the Far East. Isadore has been in the SIU for more than a quarter of a century. LONDON—^The United States continues to lead the nations of the world in the scrapping of its flagships, according to the most recent report by Lloyd's Register of Shipping. Fourteen American ships of 92,584 tons were junked com­ pared with 28 of 198,330 tons in the previous three months. Britain was again in second place with 22 of 55,845 tons scrapped as against the earlier 27 of 107,072 tons. Following in or­ der were Panama, Italy, Canada, Greece, Russia, Hong Kong, India and Liberia. The overall total of ships scrapped in the quarter was 103 of 405,658 gross tons, a substan­ tial drop of just over 140,000 tons from the 121 vessels of 546,682 tons that went to the breakers dur­ ing the preceding three-month pe­ riod. World-wide losses of merchant ships through Ynishap, the report showed, were down for the fourth quarter in a row and at their low­ est level in the past two years. Figures for the third quarter of 1966 show a loss of 48 ships of 163,566 gross tons compared with 49 of 176,601 tons during the second quarter of last year. The previous low was 51 ships of 140,142 tons for the third quarter of 1965. The losses involved eight ves­ sels of 61,439 tons burned, 21 (62,399 tons) wrecked, 13 (24,504 tons) foundered and six (15,224) through collision. None were American. No ships were posted as "miss­ ing" for the second straight quar­ ter. .t Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying| ^f "11 I |i -t i - f. GASOLINE PRICES: The oil companies have raised gasoline prices again on top of last year's increases. They also have ben avoiding price wars. People in the Midwest get ch^ged most for gasoline for no reason except the apparent lack of competition. Car owners in the Far West and Southeast also pay more than average. Those in the Northeast and Texas pay least. The oil companies did not need the latest price increase since their "earnings" (profits) have risen in the past two years. They argue that the service stations do need the additional margin, and that half the increase is going to them. (One group of gas stations in California actually announced that it was raising its prices "to meet competition.") * - I Here are facts that can help you keep down gasoline bills: • Most cars, unless they have very high compression ratios, do not need premium grade. The regular grade of most brands has been in­ creased steadily over the years so that present "regular" now is the equivalent in anti-knock quality of the "premium" of a few years ago. J • Unadvertised brands of gas selling for 2 or 3 cents less usually are the same quality as advertised brands. In fact, the unadvertised brands usually are bought from the same suppliers and are the same gasoline, a major oil company admitted in testifying to the Federal Trade Commission several years ago. , FOOD BUYING CALENDAR: Eggs are the buy of the month—in fact, the year. April is the month of heaviest supply and in any case egg production is heavier than a year ago. Two large eggs or three medium are the protein equivalent of an average serving of meat at half or less the cost. In red meats, beef is more abundant than last year, with pork also still in good supply, although supplies will be lower and prices higher when warm weather arrives. Fish filets and steaks also are in heavy supply. Canned salmon also is good value this year. Orange juice concentrate is in heavy supply and priced low. COMPARATIVE PRICES, SPECS OF COMPACT CARS Rambler Amer. Valiant 100 Falcon Corvalr 500 Chevy II100 Volkswagen Simca 1000 Opel Kadett Ford Cortina Price* Length (Inches) Width (Inches) Wheelbase Weight (Lbs.) Horse­ power (Cyl.) $1839 2117 2118 2128 2152 1639 1639 1695 1815 181 188.4 184.3 183.3 183 160.6 149.5 161.6 168 70.8 71.1 73.2 69.7 71.3 60.6 58.5 61.9 64.9 106 108 111 108 110 94.5 87.3 95.1 98 2669 2780 2638 2525 2765, 1764 1609 1614 1923 128/6 115/6 105/6 95/6 120/6 53/4 52/4 54/4 65/4 * Manufacturer's suggested list price, lowest-price model, FOB fac­ tory or port of entry. Excise tax included but not state and local taxes. • T .V . f . /( . 1 -I V �March 31, 1967 SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Thanks Union For Health Benefits Wallace P.'Auduson, Ship's Delegate of the Manhattan (Hudson Waterways), reported that the Captain praised the crew for a smooth running ship, and especially the Stewards Department for the excellent preparation of the food. He remarked, writes Meeting Secretary Clyde Kent, that "this is the best Steward Department that I have ever sailed with." Agent Frank Drozak about men Del Sol (Delta), during a meeting During a meeting presided over being reimbursed for transporta­ presided over by by Meeting Chair­ tion to and from signing on. Dur­ Meeting Chair­ man William Pad­ ing the good and welfare portion man E. J. Riviere. gett, the crew en­ of the meeting, the crew decided One man was dorsed the Cap­ that each department would take sick, the Ship's turns keeping the recreation room tain's word hy ex­ Delegate said, but tending a vote of clean. his illness was thanks to the brief and he was Stewards for a Milton Trotman was elected Mameito soon back at good job. A dona­ new Ship's Treasurer of the Saga­ tion was collected more Hill (Vic­ work. Another crew member had Kent and presented to tory Carriers). an accident. Meeting Secretary Brother Fred Wilson, Movie Man­ The new ship's Frank Mameito wrote, "but was ager, for a job well done. treasurer asked lucky and not hurt badly." The that money be Steward Department, during the Ship's Delegate S. D. Richarddonated for ship's good and welfare portion of the •son's report was accepted with a business at the shipboard meeting, asked all crew vote of thanks, next draw. He members to bring their soiled suggested a levy linen, to the Stewards when new writes J. E. Rob­ of one dollar per linen is issued, so it can be sent erts, Meeting Sec­ Trotman man. During the ashore. retary aboard the Yellowstone (Rio good and welfare portion of the Grande Trans­ meeting recorded by Meeting Sec­ Movie lovers on the Del Sud port). Brother retary Francis Napoli it was (Delta) have agreed to raise the agreed that the crew could use a Richardson re­ movie fund conported that he new washing machine. The Stew­ tribqtions to $4 ard will see the Port Steward about posted a list of Or­ Roberts per man, Michael dinaries, Wipers new linen. Tbe crew was request­ Dunn, meeting and Bedroom Stewards to alternate ed to be a little more quiet at chairman report­ weeks of cleaning the recreation night so those about to go on ed. The movie room and the laundry. One man watch can sleep. Members of the fund totals $524.was injured and taken off the ship crew were advised that proper 32, the ship's fund clothing was required in the messin Cueta. The Yellowstone is en is up to $368, route to Columbo, Ceylon. Broth­ room at all times. Dunn writes. Bob er Richardson, during the meeting Hand Hand, meeting presided over by Meeting Chair­ Jerome Hacker, Ship's Delegate secretary, reports that there is man J. M. Davis, asked the crew on the Halaula Victory (Isthmian), some disputed overtime but no to cooperate in keeping the messgave a vote of major beefs. Hand writes that one room clean. He also told the men thanks to Brother man was hospitalized in Rio, an­ that if they have a beef, to see him C. Arnold for other in Santos and the ship's lirst. During the new business por­ doing a good job tion of the meeting, it was report­ as Acting Ship's stewardess left because of illness in ed that the ship needs two new Delegate. During San Juan. washing machines and an ice ma­ the good and wel­ chine. A vote of thanks went to fare portion of the Steward Department for its the meeting pre­ A vote of thanks was extended good food and service. sided over by to the Steward department for an Tolentino Meeting Chair­ "excellent job well ^ done, especially A beef about beef was the main man Ted Tolentino, it was an­ holiday meals, item in Ship Delegate T. H. Holt's nounced that a TV set would be they were su­ report during a installed in the recreation room. perb," according shipboard meet­ The ship's Electrician was asked to Meeting Chair­ ing on the Coeur to cooperate in taking care of the man Arthur D'AIene Victory ship's fans, writes Meeting Secre­ Fricks aboard the (Victory Carriers). tary V. Tarallo. The Electrician Our Lady of He reported that replied that this was a difficult Peace (Liberty). it was brought to task as the company did not sup­ Fricks Department dele­ his attention that ply new fans or parts for existing a considerable ones. A vote of thanks went to gates were also praised for their amount of the the Steward Department for a job fine work. Meeting Secretary H. Givens Carmichael reports that the new food in the meat w-'l done. men on board, some making their box had gone bad. However, "it first trip, have done their jobs very "All went well this trip," re­ was taken care of by the Steward well. ported the Ship's Delegate of the and Chief Cook by throwing the bad stuff over the side," he re­ ported. Meeting Secretary Johnny Gl's Chow Down on Oceanic Cloud W. Givens writes that a number of crew members complained that the messhall wasn't being cleaned up at night. All promised to co­ operate. The Steward Department agreed to leave out enough cups for night time use. <1> i ^ Delmar Craig was re-elected as Ship's Delegate representing the crew members of the Los Angeles (Sea-Land), re­ ports Meeting Secretary Thomas Thompson. Dur­ ing the new busi­ ness portion of the meeting, presided over by Meeting Craig Chairman Ralph H. Smith, the crew asked Brother Craig to write San Francisco Port Angelo Turro (extreme left), Chief Cook aboard the Oceanic Cloud, and Confessor Axila, Third Cook, serve up chow to hungry Gl's, who are taking a meal break while guarding military cargo in Saigon. To The Editor; Would you please print this in your next paper going to press. First, I want to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the wonderful way it paid my sec­ ond hospital bill. I had two major operations in a space of nine months. My husband and I are so grateful to the SIU Welfare Plan because without it we would have been in a desperate situa­ tion. Also, I'm writing to urge all interested relatives and friends of Merchant Seamen to please write to their Congressmen and plead with them to fight for an independent Maritime Adminis­ tration. I've already written my Con­ gressman. Mrs. Joseph Schaell ^ Oldtimer Recalls Dodging Icebergs To The Editor; The iceberg I saw in the Log, and the article, "Icebergs, A Major Sea Peril," recalled the time in 1909 that we went through, holding our breath all the way. It was in the full rigged ship Glenlui, in ballast on the voyage from England to Can­ ada to load lumber for Buenos Aires. It was midnight and blowing hard and with the ship close hauled under lower topsails. And there was the iceberg, a tnile Ipng it seemed, and so near On ouT lee and gating nearer." To wear ship to keep clear? We would have to square the yards and run a mile before the gale to bring the ship on the other tack. The iceberg was dangerously near for that. To stay on the same tack and set the main upper topsail? It was taking the chance that the sail would stand the gale. The old skipper gave the order: "Set the main upper topsail! Hurry! Be ready men, and haul!" We, the youne, ran aloft and loosened the sail. Violently the sail was beating. The yard jerked with the roll. And we, on the swaying fOotrope, went swinging aloft ^tween the dark sky and dark sea. ' TTie men on deck tailed on the halliard, and pulling hard, hoisted the yard, singing with a gusto the chanty "Blow the Man Down." Capt. R. J. Peterson Medical Problems Need Appraisal To The Editor; Your two-page article, "The Nation's Health Crisis," was a lucid presentation of what ails the American health care "in­ dustry" today. I think you got to'the crux of the problem by the use of the word "industry" in the article. You did point out that health care in America, unlike in many other industrialized nations, is seen as business, subject to the laws of supply and demand, where the well-to-do can afford , adequate medical care, while the poor and the not so well-m^ do cannot, "Free enterprise" is sacrosanct to most ihfldehtial Americans. Because of this ingrained, al­ most obsessive compulsion to protect "free enterprise" from all enemies, imagined and real, America has lagged behind other industrialized nations in passing much needed social leg­ islation. I believe there is a direction in which we can move to solve the nation's health problems, even given the set of circum­ stances that exist. We must clearly see that medicine is in­ deed an industry, like any other, and that it is a vital industry. What is more vital than health, to the American nation and to its citizens? Like other vital industries, medicine is clearly in need of government subsidy. Looking at the problem in this light, I don't think many would object if Federal funds were pumped into hospitals, if the govern­ ment set up scholarships for medical schools or subsidized the schools themselves, if Medi­ care were expanded to cover citizens other than the aged, and If other needed steps were taken to insure the blessing of good health to every American. Ralph Kehimian —— Right to Strike Is a Basic Liberty To The Editon I believe that the working man's right to strike is essential LETTERS To The Eldltor in maintaining the freedom that we have enjoyed in America since the framing of the Con­ stitution, essential to the preser­ vation of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." The American Bar Associa­ tion—the group that is the offi­ cial voice of the nation's law­ yers—should have better sense than to try to promulgate a doctrine that would be the be­ ginning of the epd of freedom in this country. I am referring to the Bar's heavily-stacked study of na­ tional strikes in the transporta­ tion industries. As your article pointed out, the Railroad indus­ try's workers, in the event of a national strike, are already forced to the arbitration table by existing legislation. Are mari­ time and airlines workers next? The excuse for passing such legislation is "national interest." However, it is not in the na­ tional interest at all to limit the right of any worker to go on strike and to stay out on strike as long as he and his elected union officials see fit. Whose interest is it in, thenj to limit the power of the strike? The management's and inves­ tors', of course. As I see it from here, the whole movement to introduce compulsory arbin| tration legislation that would! bind the shipping industry is| merely the beginning of an at-| tempt to solidify the ever-1 increasing power of the large corporations over life in Amer-> -ica.. • • • If the right of the shipping| industry's workers to strike is| limited, whose rights will be; faken away next? And next? Manny KoppCTsmillL �Page Twelve SEAFARERS Seafarer's SOO-fiHHe Walkathon Aids Fight On Crippling Disease Seafarer Abe Handleman has been spending his time in an unaccustomed way in recent weeks— taking it easy. His idleness is not by choice, however, but rather enforced by doctors following an operation performed in the USPHS hospital in New York. Brother Handleman was never a stranger to hard work CITY HALL COMMENT JERRY ADLER even on his own time. Before pFi^iu joining the SIU and going to sea /V. in 1960, he mixed concrete and drove a truck for the city in his native Baltimore. With a large fam­ What's his angle, you may was $25 from Wallee Motora. WK ALL Rive to charity. ily to support, this 'Towards the end. I began But how many of us really wonder ? According to him: All my to feel a little tired." the 39work to help the sick and might have been life I've wanted to do some­ year-old man told me. needy? thing good. A certificate of apprecia­ considered work One such Also: In 1945 X was in a tion is being readied for selfless Indi' enough for most hospital for six months with presentation to Handleman vidual Is a a spot on my lung and saw by the March of Dimes. city employe men, but another, 15 patient.s. old and young, named Abe longer stay in hos­ die of polio. r THINK he deserves K Handlcm.sn. My estimate: he simply en­ and more. His job: pital more than joys doing good. Here's a guy with a city mixinR con­ job who uses his only vaca­ crete in the Handleman 20 years ago con­ THE GOOD he did the tion to help others. aewcr depart­ ADLER vinced Handlepolio campaign amounted to Why do I harp on his boment. $1.48144. ing a municipal employe? man that he could and would do Between Nov. 14. 1959, and He had each donor sign a Because I keep getting let­ Jan. 28 of this year, thi& scroll and had 76 sheets with more. While there he watched rough - looking individual 32 names on each at the end ters from people who want me to "expose" all the "po­ walked all over E.i.st BAltl- of his one-man trek. more than a dozen patients die of litical appointees on the city .•nore ringing doorbeii-s to col­ Although he has a wife and payroll who eat at the public polio and determined to do what lect money for the March of five children. Handleman trough." Dimes. chipped in $9 himself. he could to help combat the dread In actuality there are so Not only did he walk—500 He solicited not only homes few of these -and so over­ disease. miles according to New but stores, too. receiving any­ whelming a majority of tha March of Dimes estimate — where from five cents to $1 Handleman kind that I felt And so he did. When the March but he did so during his from most. it important to tell about a yearly 2-week vacation.* The largest contribution typical employe. of Dimes campaign got under way in 1946, Handleman immediately volunteered to raise contributions A Baltimore newspaper columnist and the March of Dimes both paid in his spare time. After work he tribute to Seafarer Abe Handleman, who worked continuously through pounded the pavements collecting his vacation time to aid the March of Dimes fund to research and whatever people would contribute combat the crippling effect of polio. Brother Handleman has been on the street, in bars, bowling by the Headquarters hall lately following some time in drydock. alleys, stores; wherever pennies or dollars could be found. Seafarer Handleman's efforts for the March of Dimes, which netted an average of more than $1,000 each year over a period of some 12 years, is even more note­ worthy when it is realized that An act of extrordinary courage bow of the small craft into the every cent of the money was col­ and outstanding seamanship by wind. lected on his own shoe leather. "Vincent Frisinga left his sta­ Brother Vincent Louis Frisinga re­ Back in 1960, the March of tion as Night Gangway Watchman sulted in a letter of commendation Dimes presented Handleman with after observing the dangerous posi­ a certificate of appreciation for his by the Master of the Vantage tion of the Larc and boarded the years of tireless effort and he was Progress (Pioneer Maritime). The Floating Crane and, without the subject of several write-ups in letter of commendation from the thought to his personal safety, the Baltimore News and other ship's Master, G. H. Catlender, jumped aboard the small craft and journals in that city. But praise which follows, describes the dra­ attached a line to the bow, then for himself was not what he matic incident: worked his way on board the S.S. sought. Handleman's only com­ "On January 2, 1967, on or Sebec and secured a line for­ ment was: "Thank the PEOPLE about 0200 hours (2:00 a.m.), U.S. warded on the bow. He lowered for what they gave." Army Larc No. 56 was trapped himself hand over hand on the Brother Handleman, who ships on a tide pocket broadside of the bow line down to the Larc, and as a Bedroom Steward, seems bow of a Heavy Lift Floating then managed to bring the bow never to be far from the action Crane, and with strong winds and of the small craft into the wind for long. For ten years of his life a heavy tide running, was in dan­ where steerage way was recovered he sought it out himself as an ama­ ger of foundering with one man and removed the Larc from its teur boxer. aboard attempting to move the hazardous position into safe wa­ ters. "For this single act of outstand­ Lifeboat Class No. 172 Sets Sail ing seamanship, this Letter of Commendation is presented with pride and praise to Vincent Louis Frisinga." 500 Fo^l^ore Miles In City So That Others Might Walk Seafarer's Act of Courage Lauded by Ship's Officers Claim Gear Held by Customs These graduates of the Union's Lifeboat School have received their endorsements as Lifeboatmen from the Coast Guard after completing the school's intensive course. Seated (l-r) are: Freddie Brown, Louis Eggleston, Pat McNulty and George B. Graczyk. Standing (l-r) are: Paul MacLean, K. C. McGregor, Bruce J. Smith, Samuel A. Sotomayor, John R, Marcimo and the school instructor Ami Bjornsson. March 31, 1967 LOG The personal gear of the Seafarers listed below who sailed aboard the Monticello Victory, is being held at the U.S. Customs Warehouse at Mobile. Customs informed the LOG that the belongings will be put up for auction within a year if not claimed. Chester Gilbert Brown, John C. Kershner, Richard A. Sproul, Vicki Langford, Joe O. Donnell, Phil Choi, Thom­ as P. Anderson, Lius Guadamud, Howard C. Albertson, Earl Smith, Rolin Manual, Bernard Schwartz, Mike Broadus, Keith Faulkner, Neil D. Matthey, Emilio Sierra, Calvin J. Wilson. FINAL DEPARTURES Lawrence Earl Owens, 46: Brother Owens died suddenly of a heart attack while at the New­ ark (N.J.) Air­ port. Brother Owens joined the SIU in 1952, in Baltimore. He sailed in the black gang, as an FWT and Oiler, He was a WW II veteran of the Navy. Brother Owens resided in St. Petersburg, Fla. He is survived by his former wife, Lillian, two children, and a sister, Betty Jean Strickland. Carlos Bayes, 24: Brother Bayes died an accidental death while at work as a tugboat Deck Hand. He had been em­ ployed by the Pennsylvania Rail­ road Marine De­ partment since 1963. Married, he was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. He is survived by his wife, Steph­ anie, and two young sons, John and Steven. a Louis Prince, 55; Brother Prince died of a lung hemorrhage, Nov. 24, in St. Mary's Hospital, Port Arthur, Tex­ as. Born in Avery Island, La., Prince lived in Port Ar­ thur and joined the IBU in that port. He sailed as a cook and was employed by the Sabine Towing Co.. Joseph A. Laiity Please contact your daughter, Linda, at R. R. #1, Hiser Station Rd., Milton, Ind. ^ Robert N. Bibbo Contact your brother, John, at your first opportunity. His ad­ dress is 56 Philips Drive, Billingham, Mass. ^ Orlando Rosales Hoppe Contact your sister, Elia Mulleniux, 1115 Rose Ave., Oakland, Calif. Anthony P. Rogers You are a grandfather. Your wife asked the Log to inform you that your doaughter-in-law, Mrs. Paul E. Rogers, gaves birth to a healthy girl on Dec. 29. Mike Gladis Please contact Harry Wally at 550 West 54th St., New York, N. Y. 10019. John Murray Please contact your family as soon as possible in regard to a very important matter. —— Roy Poole, 52: Brother Poole died of heart failure after an illness of two days. He died in the Nor­ folk USPHS hos­ pital. A resident of New York City, he usually sailed from that port. Originally from South Caro­ lina, Brother Poole joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1945. He sailed in the Steward Department as a Messman. He is survived by his wife, Fannie. Sam Robinson, 56: Seafarer Robinson died Dec. 14, following an illness, in US­ PHS Hospital, New Orleans. Born in Alabama, he lived in Mo­ bile. A member of the IBU, Rob­ inson joined the union in the port of Mobile. Robin­ son is survived by his wife, Ellarene of Mobile. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile. —— Thomas T. Willis, 37: Brother Willis died Jan. 16, while at sea aboard the Marore. Born in Texas, he resided in Winnsboro, Texas. Willis shipped in all de­ partments. He served in the Navy from 1952 to 1954. Brother Willis joined the union in the port of New York. He is survived by his wife, Maria. Burial was in Wood County, Texas. George Bunting Little Please contact your daughter, Magaly Bunting y Fernandez, now Magaly Soto, at 3626 N.W. 103 St., Miami, Fla., or telephone 681-8062. <|> Lincoln Brigade Veterans Cameron Stewart would like to hear from seamen who were in the Lincoln Brigade during the Span­ ish Civil War. He asks that they write him at 10622-H Tibbs Cir­ cle, Garden Grove, Calif. 92640. Lisa Esquerre, born February 19, 1967, to the William Esqueres. Mobile, Ala. ^ Carolyn Franklin, born August 3, 1966, to the Franklin Benja­ mins, Kenner, La. ^ Amanda Lundy, born February 22, 1967, to the Thomas J. Lundys, Wilmer, Ala. Jorge Nelson Gonzalez, Jr., born July 15, 1966, to the Jorge N. Gonzalezs, Brooklyn, New York. • �March 31, 1967 SEAFARERS Dishing It Out Scheduled Grudge Match No Contest When Cohra Falls To Answer Bell Chief Cook Nick Gaylord, on the Halaula Victory (Bloomfield) is serving up a delectable main course tor Crew Messman Jay Lester " (left) to carry to a hungry crew member. The photo was sent to the . LOG by Seafarer Ange Panogopoulos, who sailed as chief steward. Seafarer Sets Porthole View Of fmpentiing Ship's Coiiision Seafarer John A. Denais had the terrifying experience of looking out of a porthole and seeing a ship bearing down upon him. The time was last October, and Utility Messman Denais was sittting in the messhall of the Steel Designer (Isthmian) with block, keeping the Isthmian ship the Ship's Delegate. It was six from listing any further and from o'clock in the morning. The sun taking much more water. Captain Kelly told the officers had ri.sen an hour earlier on a fine, and crew that it would not be clear day in Manila Harbor. When Brother Denais looked necessary to abandon ship, as al­ out of the porthole he saw the most all of the damage was con­ S.S. Brooicfield, a reactivated Vic­ tained in the number two hold, tory Ship, headed and the ship was not taking much straight for the more water. All cargo was taken out of the messhall. The number two hold, as well as from Steel Designer the number four hold, to balance was at anchor the vessel. and, of course, The ship stayed in Manila for could not ma­ 28 more days, undergoing tempo­ neuver. The Brookfield rary repairs and awaiting orders ripped into the to proceed to Saigon. "We lamed Denais Steel Designer, into Saigon with • our cargo," tearing a 27-foot-deep, three-foot- Brother Denais reported. Then wide gash in her hull. The ship's the Steel Designer sailed to Hong delegate sounded the general Kong, for permanent repairs at alarm, and soon the entire ship's the Kowloon Shipyard. The ship complement, inciuding the 34-man was in dry dock for five days. unlicensed crew, was assembled by While the ship was undergoing re­ the gangway with lifejackets on. pairs, her crew enjoyed the fabled Most of the gash was under the port of many pleasures. water line, and at first the Steel Though both ships were badly Designer took on water at a rapid damaged, there were no casualties rate. She began to list, but then aboard either vessel. The Steel stopped. The Brookfield, whose Designer was carrying mostly gen­ bow was buried in the Steel De­ eral cargo, as well as some mili­ signer's side, was acting like a tary cargo. I I I I I I I I Tditor,-' SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list, (Prinf Mormafion) m NAAAE I STREET ADDRESS ...... i .* STATE. J CITY I TO AVOID DUPtlCATIOisi: If ypo aire ah old subscriber an<jTiave a change | j tof address,, pieaw your former address below: g 5 ADDRE^ STATE •,...... 21IP. fHeClTY.;.,.k. ee •• ereit^-aet «• eeina-iei a* *raai ae-eii-'ee • Page Thirteen LOG ! ei-a* a* A grudge match between two notorious enemies—a mongoose and a cobra—that never took place provided the material for an elaborate take-off by Seafarer Roy Guild, 45, whose hobby is writing stories about animals. Brother Guild, who sails in 5bonus of prolonged freedom from sent a story to a publisher, and the Deck Department as a his sack. added, "I have no pretentions Bosun was a spectator at the "The fakir backhanded the about being a great writer." match that never quite came off snake in frustration, since it was One of his recent stories is about in Karachi, Pakistan, in 1948. obvious that it had no further two sea gulls who met on the rim He was sailing as an AB at the plans for coming out of its basket. of a garbage can in San Francisco. time (he received his Bosun's en­ We were all grudgingly given a It was love at first sight, and they dorsement in 1951) on the Steel refund, and the fakir slammed the got married in great haste. Mari­ Seafarer (Isthmian), which was lid on the basket, stuffed the mon­ tal difficulties followed, but were unloading general goose back in his sack and stalked eventually resolved. cargo at that port off down the street." Many of Guild's stories take on the Arabian Brother Roy Guild, who nar­ place on farms, quite naturally, Sea near the rated the yarn so eloquently, is since he is originally from Kansas. mouth of the In­ married and lives in The Bronx, On one of these farms there was a dus River. in New York City. His wife is a cat who was suspected of subver­ Together with nurse, and manages a local nurs­ sive activity. Specifically, it was seven of his ship­ ing home. He joined the SIU in believed that he was using his tail mates from the 1946. as an antenna to secretly broad­ Guild Steel Seafarer, he He began writing stories about cast data on the butterfat content ran across the animals because he thought his of the COW.S' milk. Gradually, the promoter of the fight, a native wife was getting tired of receiving menace of internal subversion sub­ fakir, while roaming the streets letters "about the same old stuff" sided. of the exotic port. The fakir was —ships, their cargo, the sea and There is one theme that runs standing on the sidewalk, trying details of each trip. Mrs. Guild throughout all of Brother Guild's to take up a collection. On one circulates his stories among their stories, reflecting an outlook that side of him lay a burlap sack, on friends. Asked if he had any of is perhaps common to all of us. the other, a basket covered with his works published. Brother He explains, "my animals get in a lid. Guild replied that he had never and out of trouble." He was exhorting passers-by on the hot and humid street to stop DEI. SOI. (Delt.T), January 22—Chair­ TRANS HARTSFORD (Hudson Water­ ways!. February 12—Chairman. T. L. K- J. Riviere: Secretary, Frank and see the impending exhibition. man. Moss; Secretary. S. A. Soloman. Sr. Mameito. $22.30 in ship's fund. Few Some disputed OT in engine department. The eight Seafarers stopped and hours disputed OT in deck department. Ship's delegate to be elected. No beefs contributed a couple of rupees reported by department delegates. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Water­ February 12—Chairman, J. Presteach. The fakir thought that this ways!. FLORIDIAN (South Atlantic!. Febru­ wood : Secretary. Jimmy Seal. Few hours 26—Chairman. Anthony C. Aronica : made up a sufficient gate "to jus­ disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ary Secretary S. RosofT. Ship's delegate re­ Motion made that headquarters tify the exhibition," and dumped ments. ported that there were no beefs and get in touch with companies and arrange everything is running smoothly. Brother to have a doctor on board to give shots a mongoose out of the burlap sack before Mason R. Scott resigned as ship's going foreign. delegate. Entire crew appreciates the onto the sidewalk. The mongoose good job that Brother Scott did in the ELIZABETH (Albatross Tank­ is native to India and Pakistan. A er!.ERNA last two months. Brother Nick Sabin was February 8—Chairman, A. W. Lima; elected new ship's delegate for the next J. R. Thompson. Brother B. member of the cat family, it is Secretary. two months. Chief Steward is very co­ J. Brewer was elected to serve as new Plenty of boiled eggs, tuna famous for fearlessly attacking ship's delegate. No beefs reported by operative. fish, salmon etc. are available at night. department delegates. and killing the most poisonous Vote of thanks to the chief steward and to the entire steward department. snakes. EAGLE VOYAGER (Sea Transport). The native entrepreneur then February 19—Chairman. T. D. Ballard; Secretary. William Morris. Some dis­ took off the lid of his basket and puted OT in deck department. began to play a flute. Inside the DEL NORTE (Delta). February 19— basket was a cobra, "a muddyChairman. Robert Callahan; Secretary. Bill Kaiser. Ship's delegate thanked colored, evil-looking son-of-acrew for making his job an easy one. Baker in galley thanked for doing a real gun," according to Brother Guild. good job. $23.00 in movie fund and Cobras are very venomous snakes $16.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. and cause many deaths in Paki­ DEL AIRES (Delta). February 5— stan and India. Chairman. Nils Eric Grinberg ; Secretary. Alf Tolentino. Brother Nil E. Grinberg The rest of the story follows ex­ was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ HALAULA VICTORY (Bloomfield). actly as Brother Guild told it to gate. $21.60 in ship's fund. No beefs. February 12—Chairman. Ted Tolentino: Everything is running smoothly. the Log. Secretary. V. Tarallo. Some beefs were straightened out in San Francisco, but ALCOA MARINER (Alcoa). February "Apparently, this particular some left unsettled due to the fact that 26—Chairman. Thomas E. Frazier ; Sec­ there was no patrolman at ship during retary. Howard Webber. Brother Frank snake and mongoose had fought sign-on. Vote of thanks to Brother C. Rakas was elected to serve as ship's dele­ Arnold for doing a good job as acting gate. No beefs reported by department many times before, and because ship's delegate. Vote of thanks extended of these previous encounters had to the steward department for a job well delegates. CORNELL VICTORY (Waterman). reached a point of acute boredom done. February 19—Chairman. Jesse J. M. SAGAMORE HILL (Victory Carriers). Krause; Secretary. Charles Stambul. and futility and now had a healthy February 23—Chairman. Milton Trotman ; Brother Stambul was elected to serve as indifference to each other. Secretary. Francis Napoli. Some disputed new ship's delegate. No beefs were re­ OT reported in engine department. Men ported by department delegates. Ship's "However, the mongoose as­ were requested to wear proper clothing delegate to take up matter of stale in messroom at all times. cigarettes in slop chest, with the Captain. sumed his fighting stance as a mat­ ter of habit. The only remaining problem the fakir had was to get Seafarer Hits the Beach the snake out of the basket so the show could go on. "He frantically played his flute and through curiosity the snake raised his head out of the basket. Recognizing the same old tune, he promptly went back into the basket. "The fakir, sensing a refund of all his collected money was im­ minent, promptly went into a ren­ dition of a livelier song. The snake came up to investigate, sensing the change of pace, but remained in the basket, unmoved. "In the meantime the crowd be­ came impatient, but not discour­ Brother Fernando Vargas, 61 (center), receives his first Seafarers aged, because it appeared that the pension check from New York Port Representative E. 8. "Mac" fakir and not the snake was the one in a trance at this point. The McAuley. Vargas's wife, Isaura, looks on. Brother Vargas, born mongoose merely swished his tail in Puerto Rico, lives in The Bronx, New York City. He joined the from side to side, enjoying the SIU in that port in 1939. He sailed in the Engine Department. DIGEST of SIU SHIP MEETINGS £1 �Page Fourteen ANTINOUS (Waterman). March 5— Chairman. F. Paskowski; Secretary, A. J. Kuberaki. Two men missed ship, one in Saigon and one in Manila. Some dis­ puted OT concerning delayed sailing in Manila. Discussion on shortage of water. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Apr. 11—2:30 p.m. Mobile Apr. 12—^2:30 p.m. Wilmington .Apr. 17—2:00p.m. San Francisco Apr. 19—2:00 p.m. Seattle Apr. 21—2:00 p.m. New York .. Apr. 3—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Apr. 4—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. . Apr. 5—2:30 p.m. Detroit Apr. 14—2:30 p.m. Houston ... .Apr. 10—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Apr. 17—2:00 p.m. Alpena Apr. 17—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Apr. 17—7:00 p.m. Chicago Apr. 17—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. .Apr. 17—7:00 p.m. Duluth Apr. 17—7:00 p.m. Frankford .. Apr. 17—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ....Apr. 11—7:30p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Apr. Buffalo Apr. Duluth Apr. Cleveland .. .Apr. Toledo Apr. Detroit Apr. Milwaukee .. Apr. 13—7:30 p.m. 12—7:30 p.m. 14—7:30 p.m. 14—7:30 p.m. 14—7:30 p.m. 10—7:30 p.m. 10—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Apr. 11—5:00 p.m. Mobile Apr. 12—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Apr. Baltimore Qicensed unlicensed) Apr. Norfolk .... Apr. March 31, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG 4—5:00p.m. and 5—5:00 p.m. 6—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Houston .... Apr. 10—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Apr. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Apr. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Apr. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Apr. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Apr. 11—7:00 p.m. Mobile .... .Apr. 12—7:00 p.m. New York .. Apr. 3—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Apr. 4—7:00p.m, Baltimore . . .Apr. 5—7:00 p.m. ^Houston . . . Apr. 10—7:00 p.m. t Meetine held at Labor Temple, Sanlt Ste. Marie. Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. ^ Meeting held at Galreeton wharvea. DIRECTORYof UNION HALLS SIU A+ian+ic, Gulf, Lakes & InlancI Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Karr HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. HY 9-4600 ALPENA, Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3614 BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 93B3 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. Earl Shapard VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-I7S4 NEW ORLEANS. La 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529 7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison Sit. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Iseya BIdg., Room So 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), February 26—Chairman. Pablo P. Lopez ; Secretary, Augusto T>opez. $25.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the cooks and messmen for the fine job they performed. DIGEST of SIU MEETIKGS PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Tank­ ers), March 8—Chairman. W. S. Rudd; Secretary, R. Principe. $9.25 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT re­ ported. Everything is running smoothly. DEL SUD (Delta), March 5—Chair­ man, Michael Dunn; Secretary, Robert J. Hand. $368.60 in ship's fund and $524.32 in movie fund. Few hours dis­ puted OT in each department, other­ wise no beefs aboard. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Feb­ ruary 13—Chairman, R. Whitney ; Sec­ retary, Tony Caspar. $8.50 in ship's fund. Motion made to give more time on pay­ ing off and signing on in Port of New York. Brother D. Keith was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the out-going ship's delegate for a job well done. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian) Feb­ ruary 26—Chairman. T. D. Blades ; Sec­ retary, B. G. Crouch. No beefs reported by department delegates. Request made that ship be fumigated when ship is in New York. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), March 5—Chairman, E. Finnerty ; Secretary, J. Tucker. Few beefs aboard to be taken up with boarding patrolman. $1.00 in ship's fund. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), March 8— Chairman, E. Hernandez; Secretary, P. S. Omega. $17.39 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), February 8—Chairman, Tom Lundy; Secretary, Michael Smith. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made that the Union open negotiation for tanker contract, due to lack of port time. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), March 6 —Chairman, Pate; Secretary, Beattie. Repair list has been submitted. One man missed ship in New York. There are no beefs and no disputed OT was reported. Everything is running smoothly. Motion made that the crew of this vessel be informed as to the progress of the cur­ rent plan for the pension fund. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), March 2 Chairman, James Gill; Secretary, Mi­ chael Smith. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported. Matter of delayed sailing in Mayaquez to be clarified. Motion made to increase penalty for delayed sailing, which is getting out of hand. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), February 26—Chairman, None; Secretary, None. $1.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Motion made to give draws in cash in­ stead of checks. Wash water tanks are in bad shape ruining clothes. Vote of thanks to the steward department and the ship's delegate for a job well done. CITADEL VICTORY (Waterman), February 19—Chairman, N. Bryant; Sec­ retary, Jack Dolan. A few minor beefs to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Discussions about having air-conditioners installed in messhalls. OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Overseas), February 18—Chairman, R, Nich­ olson : Secretary, T. E. Markham. Ship is laying up for repairs for ten days. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for a job well done. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian). Feb­ ruary 26—Chairman, Fred Shaia : Sec­ retary, Elliott Gorum. $21.90 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments to he taken up with patrol­ man. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. Discussion about poor grade of mattresses. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), No date—Chairman, Don Bartlett; Secretary, John Spenc. $19.38 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. If was suggested that SIU food plan repre­ sentative check the quality of present and new stores. E.XPRESS VIRGINIA (Marine Car­ riers), February 20—Chairman, Louis Cartwright; Secretarj-, G. Van Etten. One man missed ship in Manila. No beefs and no disputed OT in the departments. Ice machine is out of order again. WHITEHALL (Whitehall), February 19—Chairman, G. G. Parker: Secretary, W. Quisenberry. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT reported by department dele­ gates. All Union mail to ship is opened before ship receives it. YAKA (Waterman), February 19— Chairman, W. Veleqiez; Secretary, J. Petruxsewicz. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. ENID VICTORY (Columbia), January 22—Chairman, Mel Shawvner; Secretary, Sam W. McDonald. Motion made to have another wiper on this trip. Motion made to replace man in topside pantry as all officers are constantly beefing about lack of service. Discussion about service in messroom. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), January 22—Chairman, Roy J. Jones: Secretary, Jesse J. M. Krause. Left San Francisco short 1 A.B., 1 oiler, 3rd cook promoted to chief cook and chief cook demoted to pantryman. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Discussion about starting ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward for a job well done with the men he had to work with. OUR LADY OP PEACE (Liberty Na­ vigation), January 29—Chairman, Ar­ thur Pricks: Secretary, H. Carmichael. Few hours disputed OT in deck depart­ ment to be taken up with boarding pa­ trolman, Vote of thanks to the steward department for the excellent holidaj meals. Also a vote of thanks to the de­ partment delegates for a job well done. Suggestion was made that immunization shots be given at sign-on. It is very in­ convenient trying to get them in foreign ports. Ship has some young men on board for first trip at sea. Crew appreci­ ates the fine job they have done and hope they will keep it up. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), March 3—Chairman, J. Bourgeois; Sec­ retary, L. C. Clark. Ship's delegate re­ ported that everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Some disputed OT in the engine department. $2.50 in ship's fund. Motion made that A.B. maintenance be put back on board as the O.S. as he is not qualified to work aloft and do the required work on deck. Ship's delegate is doing a fine job. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DEL RIO (Delta), March 4—Chair­ man, Samuel Papas; Secretary, Robert Merritt. $30.10 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Everything is running smoothly. Motion made that the entire crew of the Del Rio are in favor of a twenty-year retirement plan. Vote of thanks to the cooks for the very good food. COSMOS MARINER (Admanthos), February 12—Chairman, C. E. Miller; Secretary, G. P. Thlu. Ship's delegate and chief electrician took care of all repairs. Brother C. E. Miller was elected to serve as ship's delegate. The steward requested the crew to cooperate with his department and to keep the ship clean. FREE AMERICA (A. L. Burbank), March 9—Chairman, R. Garay; Secre­ tary, A. Hirsch. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT reported. Vote of thanks was extended to the galley staff. KNOWYOUB] FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the meml^rship's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in cl^rge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this Is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battenr Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboaril ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman, or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membezahip action at the SeptemMr, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, ftom among its ranks, one individual to carry out this reaponsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU* unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he Is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six, months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its cimstitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtlmers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their g(^ standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he Is denied the eqiul rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their fanailies and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and liolitical activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If St any time a Seafarer feeb that any of the above righU have been violated, or that he hss been ddnied his constitntionsl right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he shonld immediately notify SIU President Panl HaU at headqnartere by certUied mail, retnm receipt requested. • UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L, Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) ^ Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) ^ Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) ^ Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, CrestwOrth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Di Giorgio Fniit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treeswcet (National Farm Workers Association) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) <I> "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond hlouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) i Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio Perelli MInetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. I., Tribuno Vermouth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) �March 31, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen The High CO$T OF DRUG$ "CAL, give if a' newliW? - "ticular ^'nd name. It has been estimated that U.S. name, then resell it for a 1,330 percent profit or pharmaceutical companies employ 1 high powered a 799 percent profit or a 749 percent profit. These salesman for every 10 doctors in the nation—so that . each doctor can be flooded with their literature—^if astounding markups are typical of the increased cost not with them in person! to the consumer when a common drug is given a The doctor faces the same problem when reading brand name by a pharmaceutical company and resold. his medical journals. Although a drug has only one Today's medicinal compounds are often called generic name, it may have 20 or more brand names. wonder drugs, but one of the biggest wonders about In addition, the pharmaceutical companies are nat­ some of these drug products is their high prices, and urally big advertisers in medical journals, constantly how the big pharmaceutical companies manage to displaying their brand name products in bold-type keep drug prices up in the clouds. advertisements. It is easy to see how the generic For example: Amphetamine sulphate is the generic name can be completely submerged and forgotten. name (the official name for a compound as estab­ In addition to this situation, many investigators lished by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act) have raised the possibility of cooperation or even of a well-'known drug. Under its generic name it sells outright collusion between the drag industry and cer­ for $1.58 for a specific dosage. The same compound, tain sectors of the medical profession. It has been under the brand name of one of the nation's leading noted that for organized medicine, drug advertise­ pharmaceutical companies is called Benzedrine sul­ ments in their official journals and publications are phate, and sells for $22.60 for the same dosage—a a lucrative source of revenue. Furthermore, the drag 1,330 percent increase. industry regularly gives out lucrative" "research" con­ The disgraceful profiteering that results when drug tracts. It is therefore quite possible that in this matter companies disguise drug compounds behind their own the average doctor may be nothing but a pawn caught brand names was brought out clearly during the nowbetween the drug industry and organized medicine. famous hearings before the Senate Subcommittee on Called to account for the high cost of drags, the Antitrust and Monopoly, under the chairmanship of pharmaceutical industry never mentions the high cost the late Senator Estes Kefauver. of the thousands upon thousands of salesmen it Examples of such profiteering were practically employs, the millions spent on high^owered adver­ endless. Sold under its generic name Prednisolone, tising campaigns in medical journals and consumer a certain compound cost $1.99 for a specific dosage. publications, or other "expenses" designed to boost Sold under a dnig company's brand name, Meticortesales. Instead, the drag industry invariably and selflone, the same dosage cost $17.90—a 799 percent righteously points to the money it spends on research iaci;ease....Reseipine.(generic name) sold for. 53.ff, but - -—to develop, as it says, wonderful and, miraculous Serpasil (the same drug under a brand name) sold for new drags to aid mankind.' $4.50—a 749 percent boost. Rauwolfia serpentina In reality, the largest single expense of the 20 big­ (generic name) cost 65^, but as Raudinin (brand gest drag companies goes to pay high-pressure sales­ name) the same compound cost $5.00—up 669 men to push products on doctors. Ten percent of percent. the gross income of these companies is used to pay salesmen. Another huge chunk goes for advertising. It must be kept in mind also that these are whole­ The research budgets of the largest drag firms ac­ sale prices, to which the final distributor must also counts for only 6.3 percent of their sales dollars. add his profit—making the cost to the consumer still Impartial investigatc«« of the drug industry have higher. rejected the industry's claim that high prices are nec­ How do the drug companies manage to perpetrate essary to support research. They point to an investi­ this swindle against the American people? To (Jo this gation of 3,583 new drug products introduced over the. drug industry takes advantage of the U.S. patent the period 1950-1959. Of these only 29 were totally laws. new drags, of which 13 were developed in Europe. Any unpatented generic drug may be prepared and sold by any number of different drug companies. Noddng New Cbmpetition between the various companies keeps the Virtually all original and creative drag develop­ price down. ment is the result of university and foundation re­ But under U.S. patent laws, each company may search. .The drag industry has contributed almost select a trade name of its own, different from the nothing reklly new. A critic of the drag industry generic name, under which to promote the sale of , recently described industry research in the following the drug, and receive a patent. The patent holder manner: "old established drag-j-advertising hooey= may then set his price, without regard to the cost new drug." of manufacture or distribution of the drug. This is The truth is that this breakneck scramble for profits how a drug that should cost less than a dollar can has actually reduced drug research standards so dras­ be sold for nearly $20. tically that the public is being placed in grave danger . It must be kept in mind that we are dealing here —both from the poor quality of research and the with prescription drugs, prescribed by your doctor— purposively misleading information given to doctors not over-the-counter drugs that need no prescriptions. on the basis of this testing. In that case, it is fair to ask why the doctor does not Many doctors have charged that sloppy, inade­ simply prescribe the drug by its generic name so that quate or hiisleading research is leading to the employ­ you could purchase it for a reasonable price? There ment of useless and even dangerous treatments. The are many reasons for this. Food and Ehug Administration has been sharply First of all, the American drug industry has gone critical of the work of independent investigators who to a great deal of effort and spent vast amounts of test new drugs for the industry. money to make sure that even the most honest and "The hand of the amateur is evident too often for dedicated of doctors would find it difficult to pre­ my comfort," FDA head James Goddard said re­ scribe drugs generically. cently. Dr. Goddard has also expressed "shock" at Sales Squad the poor quality of many proposed studies of new drags submitted to the FDA for review. It is well known that there are not nearly enough As a result, the FDA has begun to pull drugs off PfiSisgdoclors in the United States to adequately meet the the market—drags which were actively promoted ihealth needs of the American people. As a result of; and sold by the nation's largest drag companies, but ,,^^ fthis, doctors are usually exceedingly busy. To keep which have been found either worthless or down­ 7 up with the latest advances in the field of drugs they right daiigerous. irely on medical journals and the information supplied In an attempt to get closer tp the heart of the i to them by drug detail men (salesmen) employed by a problem, the FDA has ,,alsO been eliminating the ^the major drug companies. It is a certainty that: the drug company salesmen:^ 1: names of researchers from its "approved" list after ffinding outrigiht fraud or gross inadequacies in their Inever mention the generic name of a drag when theyf |j^ their pitch, but refer to it <mly under their piyti • - J . Last year a noted research doctor and his research ^ .... associates were removed from the list. Among other • j things, the FDA charged that some patients who had allegedly been given test drugs during the research- ' were actually dead at the time. The Justice Depart­ ment is presently studying the case for possible legal action. Another researcher was removed from the ap­ proved list after gross inadequacies were discovered in his methods. It was found that of 20 men who were supposed to received a test drug for 26 weeks, some of the men received it for only 16 weeks and others dropped out of the study even earUer. In addi­ tion, the researcher failed to mention the fact that one patient developed giant hives on his skin as a result of taking-the drug. Describing the techniques of some researchers who •test drugs for the pharmaceutical industry, a profes­ sor of medical statistics has botedf that "one can develop an excellent test for heart diseaswby counting a patient's ears. Everyone who has two ears has heart disease." He insists that blunders almost as incredible as this have been found in some medical articles he reviewed. Lack of Ethks If the findings of the researchers are often danger- • ously misleading, the manner in which the drag companies present this information to the public and even to the medical profession itself is even worse. One example uncovered by the Kefauver Committee should demonstrate the total lack of ethics within the drag industry. ; =^1, A powerful antibiotic effective against typhoid fever. Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other seri­ ous diseases was found to also have many serious side effects—often causing fatal blood diseases. The FDA reviewed the evidence and cleared the drag for use, but indicated the labeling and the cir­ cular accompanying the drug should include the warning that blood disorders have been associated with its use. Both label and circular were ordered to carry the following framing: "It is essential that adequate blood studies be made when prolonged or intermittent administration of this drug is required." The circular was also to say, ". .. should not be used indiscriminately or for minor infections." To make its meaning even clearer, the FDA voiced the following warning at the time it resumed certifi­ cation of the drug: "The administration has weighed the value of the drug against its capabilities for caus­ ing harm and has dMided that it should continue to be available for careful use by the medical profession in those serious and sometimes fatal diseases in which its use is necessary." However, what the drug company told its salesmen, and the salesmen passed on to doctors was that; ". . . has been officially cleared by the FDA and the National Research Council with no restrictions on the number or the range of diseases for which . . . may be administered." Eyeing fat profits, however, the drug maker set out to mislead everyone in sight—no matter ho^ many people might suffer or die as a' result. It is no wonder that hospitals feport an increasing number of hospitalizations caused by faulty use of drugs. In summary, it is clear that there are two basic dangers facing the American people today in regards to pharmaceutical drugs. One is an economic prob­ lem, the other is a medical problem—although the two areas overlap. Unnecessarily-high drug prices keep many of America's poor from receiving the medication they need for their health. These high prices also take from the pockets of more fortunate people money which may be desperately needed for other things. At the same time, the race for ever-greater profits , has contributed greatly toward lowering the standards i of research and of ethical practices within the drag industry, and has put every American in grave danger every time he must take medication—-even for the most minor illness. �SEAFARERS*LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION > ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT > AFL-CIQ The 'RIGHT-TO-WORKI MYTH li :•) . ^1 • -1 " enough of this destructive legislation and repealed its • FLORIDA enacted a RTW law in 1944V In HE ECONOMIC HISTORIES of states that have RTW law in 1965. It is significant that since repeal­ 1948-it was $250 below the national average. By . adopted right-to-work laws shows, beyond any ing RTW, Indiana's per capita income has jumped 1965 it was $323 below—a loss of $73. doubt, that they must be doing something wrong. nearly ten percent—much higher than the national In relation to the rest of the nation these states • GEORGIA in 1948 was $462 behind the na­ average of 6.5 percent. stand today far below the position they held in the tional average. In 1965 it was $587 below—a loss Wyoming is a good case study in what right-tonational economy before adopting rieht-to-work leg­ of $125. work legislation can do to a state in terms of de­ islation. This is true without exception and by almost • IOWA in 1948 was $159 above the national pressing its entire economy and even reducing its every generally-accepted economic measurement. average. In 1965 it was $70 below. It has lost $229 population. With the exception of only one very special situa­ in relation to the national average in per capita in­ Since adoption of ri^t-to-work legislation in 1963, tion, these right-to-work states stand far below the come. Wyoming has dropped from a position where it was national average in per-capita income and stand far $18 per person almve the national average in per • KANSAS passed a RTW law in 1958. It was lower in per capita income than they did before capita income to $188 below that figure. During the at that time $5 above the national average. By 1965, adopting right-to-work. same period, personal bankruptcies have risen by 30 after 7 years with a RTW law, it had fallen $107 These states did not benefit from the general eco­ percent. Private employment has dropped 2.9 per­ below the average—a loss of $ 112. nomic expansion which the rest of the nation has cent in Wyoming during a period when it increased enjoyed in recent years. Along with a drastic drop • MISSISSIPPI passed the law in 1954, and was by 6.7 percent in the rest of the nation. The state in per capita income, repressive anti-labor right-to$877 below 'the national average at that time. In has the highest move-out rate in the nation. It has work legislation has brought these states increased 1965 it was $1,138 below—a loss of $261. lost citizens at the rate of 8.2 percent in the last five personal and business bankruptcies, reduced employ­ • NEBRASKA.in 1948 was $79 above the na­ years and its population which stood at 335,000 in ment, an increase in home foreclosures, a drop in tional average. It had adopted a RTW law in 1947. 1963, when it adopted RTW, was down to 330,000 new car ownership, a drastic decline in new construc­ By 1965 it was $117 below—a loss of $196. in 1965. tion and a loss of population to other states. Home foreclosures have quadrupled in Wyoming • NORTH CAROLINA passed a RTW law in Right-to-work legislation invariably brings about to where they are now twice the rate for the nation March, 1957. In 1948 it was $457 below the national these results because it is an attempt to bring back as a whole. New construction has dropped by 17 average. In 1965 it was $705 below—a loss of $248. the laissez-faire industrial capitalism of the 19th cen­ percent in Wyoming, contrasted against an 8 percent tury. This is the 20th century however, and the • NORTH DAKOTA passed a RTW law in 1947, increase in the entire U.S. for the same period. United States' economy has progressed far beyond when it was $130 above the national average per An ironic example of how the depressing effects those dark days. Right-to-work cannot and will not capita income. In 1965 it was $467 below—a loss of of right-to-work legislation affect everyone in a state, function in the United States today, and this has been $597. worker and employer alike, is exemplified in the case best proven by the plight of those states that have • SOUTH CAROLINA in 1954 when it passed of a Wyoming contractor who was one of the prime tried it out. the law, was $666 below the national average per movers in the original campaign to get the Wyoming Whatever facades, excuses or outright lies the pro­ capita income. In 1965 it was $900 below—a loss legislature to adopt RTW, With construction down ponents of right-to-work use to disguise their real of $234. 17 percent since 19$3, this contractor recently sold objectives, the purpose of right-to-work is simple, and all of his equipment in Wyoming and announced that • TENNESSEE in 1948 was $486 below the na­ always the same. Its purpose is union-busting—to he would henceforth concentrate his efforts in other tional average. In 1965 it was $733 below—a loss outlaw the closed shop, destroy the labor unions, cut states. Right-to-work had completely ruined his of $247. wages and increase profit^. business. • TEXAS—This state was $231 below the na­ Downward Spiral The Myth tional average in 1948, after having passed a RTW But there's something wrong with the formula. Proponents of right-to-work continually claim that law in 1947. After eighteen years of this law, in Instead of going up, profits'^have gone down in these they seek such legislation to stimulate business and 1965, it was $408 below—a loss of $177. states. Business, went down, employment went down, improve the, economies of the states. It is clear, how­ • UTAH passed the RTW law in 1955. At that construction went down, arid eventually population ever, that RTW does just the opposite. time it was $251 below the national average. In 1965 went down. The drastic cuts in workers' wages that The truth is that proponents of right-to-work are it was $391 below—a loss of $140. came about so reduced buying power that stores simply seeking a legal weapon to aid in their tradi­ began to close. With store outlets closed, manufac­ • VIRGINIA in 1948 was $300 below the na­ tional union-busting by assuring an open shop in turing began to decline. Unemployment increased. tional average. In 1965 it was $327 below—a loss of which their specially hired finks and discriminatory With low wages and unemployment on the increase, $27. hiring practices are aimed at destroying established there was little money available to invest in new unions and make it impossible for further organiza­ • WYOMING in 1962, the year before the law homes and the construction industry skidded badly. tion to take place. was passed, was $18 above the national average. In This further increased unemployment. With still 1965 it was $188 below—a loss of $206. Worst of all, their anti-labor hatreds are so great less money available more stores closed. As job that they would destroy the economic security of an • SOUTH DAKOTA in 1948 was $67 above the availability fell and unemployment rose, young famientire state and its whole population to achieve their national average. By 1965 it was $533 below—-a loss ® lies began moving away to states without right-toends. of $600. work, where business was booming and jobs were It might be said that any state foolish enough td available. This further reduced general business in NEVADA is the only exception to the rule that swallow the bait of the right-to-work proponents de­ the right-to-work states and the downward spiral con­ right-to-work states stand below the national average serves what it gets. Such an argument is not really tinued faster and faster. in per capita income. Nevada passed a RTW law in valid because df the tactics used by these men in Just how far have the economies of these right-to1951. At that time it was $598 above that national their right-to-work campaigns. Vast amounts of work states declined since adopting this legislation average. In 1965 it was still above in per capita in­ money are spent. Old animosities are re-kindled. Sta­ . • . . j-'vA'S under the authority of Section 14(b) of the Taftcome, but only $565, or a drop of $33. But Nwada's tistics are juggled. Almost before the people of a Hartley Act? The following is based on figures com­ prosperity has been based almost entirely on income state know what is happening, right-to-work legislapiled by the U.S. Department of Commerce in the derived by the .state's huge gambling casinos. It is is passed—and then it is too late. The downward August, 1966 Survey of Current Business: this heavy infiux Of out-of-state money that keeps economic spiral has begun. Nevada afloat. Histories The cure for the dangers of right-to-work must be Dismal Failare • ALABAMA—When Alabama pawed its rightmade at the source of the disease—^by repeal of Sec­ The dismal failure of right-to-work legislation and to-work law in 1953, it was $680 below the national tion 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, which makes it the economic disaster which adoption of such legis­ average in per capita income. By 1965, it was $836 possible for the state to adopt such legislation. lation has brought upon every state that has given in below—a loss of $156 in relation to the national The American labor movement has been waging a to the fast-talking piroponents of right-to-work has '• raverage per capita income. vigorous campaign for repeal of Section 14(b), and been well documented. Although RTW proponents • ARIZONA passed the law before 1948. The have never ceased their propagandizing and have I • has pledged itself to continue fighting against this figures go back only to 1948, but since that date even stepped up their campaigning in state legisla- Ji: repressive, anti-labor measure until repeal is achieved. I £ Arizona has fallen farther behind the national aver­ . tures and within the United States Congress, they 14(b) repeal is of the utmost importance to the entire age in per capita income. It was $156 below in l?4ffe nation, workers and employers alike, because while ..have met with no success during recent years. s and $376 in 1965—-a loss of $220. 14(b) exists the specter of right-to-work legislation Since 1958, only one state has adopted right-toand its disastrous effects continue to hang over the work legislation. That was Wyoming, which put its • ARKANSAS in 1948 was $555 telow the naf 1 head of every man, woman and child in every state law on the books in 1963. During that period Inditional average. It passed a RTW law in 1947. Ii| of the union. ana, which was a right-to-work state decided it had 1965 it was $901 below—a loss of $346. 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 31, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL BLASTS GOVT’S MARITIME POLICY, CITES NEED FOR SEPARATE MARAD SENATE REJECTS FDL SHIP PROPOSAL, OPPOSITION BUILDING UP IN THE HOUSE AFL-CIO ENDORSES GOV’T PROGRAM TO AID HARD-CORE UNEMPLOYED CONGRESS’ VOICE IN MARAD FUNDS HELD ESSENTIAL BY REP. GARMATZ NEW AFL-CIO UNIT SEEKS TO SPUR ORGANIZING OF PROFESSIONAL WORKERS CHAVEZ URGES U.S. LABOR LAW COVERAGE FOR FARM WORKERS THE SEA CHANTY – A LINK WITH THE PAST SHIP’S FIGUREHEADS – LIONS, MAIDENS, AND DRAGONS INADEQUATE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS LEAVE MANY ELDERLY IN SEVERE NEEDS SEAFARER’S 500-MILE WALKATHON AIDS FIGHT ON CRIPPLING DISEASE SCHEDULED GRUDGE MATCH NO CONTEST WHEN COBRA FAILS TO ANSWER BELL THE HIGH COST OF DRUGS THE ‘RIGHT-TO-WORK’ MYTH 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 03/31/1967 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. XXIX, No. 7 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7401acc5ff8530585f619b3275f6bb6e.PDF f9ced73bf62418d2e64cbd0d8245ec84 PDF Text Text /• Vol. XXIX No. 6 SEAF!4JRE!ltS'A''IiOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION, » ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-C,I.Q •"( THE NATION'S HEALTH CRISIS Centerfold ( .1 •( } ( *i •j ! ' V ./ I X ,1 J 1 <( 'i 4\ / f ' I f c V »< J li ( ,\ t I <1 t 1 WHY AN INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION? �Mkrch 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Two Council Conciudes Winter Session AFL'CIO Exec, Couna'l Plots Course For Labor's Programs in 1967 Report of International President by Paul Hall The AFL-CIO Executive Council recently called on President John­ son to issue an executive order to bar government contracts from going BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—^The trade union movement took a long, hard look at the challenges to notoriously anti-labor corporations—and in this manner virtually and problems of 1967—internationally, at home and within organized labor—and came up with subsidizing their anti-labor practices. The very need for such demands on the part of organized American a carefully-planned program designed to insure progress on all three fronts. labor is a sad and shameful commentary on the contracting policies of In a week of intensive and Policy Committee. • Called for "immediate and the U.S. Government. highly productive sessions, the Meany told reporters at a press extensive attention" to problems The fact of U.S. Government support for anti-labor firms is clear. AFL-CIO Executive Council conference that in terms of the of the American consumer and During the past five years the share of U.S. military contracts going plotted the course for organized overriding issue of labor unity he urged legislation and investigation to companies located in the South Central States has nearly doubled. labor for this year and the years hoped that the UAW would not in six major areas. Of the eight South Central States five are "right-to-work" states. beyond, with particular attention leave the AFL-CIO and that he • Urged amendment of the During the same period the eight South Atlantic States, five of which to improving the quality and would prefer to have Reuther back present draft law to remove in­ are also "right-to-work" states, have boosted their share of military standard of life for all Americans on the council. equities and discrimination and contracts by over $2 billion. and assuring that all workers se­ One of the worst anti-labor companies in the entire nation is located In a series of statements on do­ proposed an 8-point program of cure a fair share of the fruits of in this area, and it is doubly tragic that this company is also one of the mestic policies and legislation the revisions. their labor. council took the following action: • Recommended postponing a biggest receivers of Defense Department contracts. This is the in­ And despite an all-time record • Reaffirmed its deep commit­ decision on the need for a tax famous J. P. Stevens Company, which is perhaps the nation's biggest high memtership at the end of producer of U.S. military uniforms. 1966, the council stressed the need ment to the war on poverty, sharp­ increase until current uncertain­ The anti-labor practices of J. P. Stevens' management have been for a continuin" emphasis on or­ ly repudiated attacks designed to ties in the economy are resolved so blatant and consistent that a National Labor Relations Board trial ganizing and updating the policies cripple or destroy the program in the next few months. examiner recently noted that "it begins to appear doubtful" that ainy of the federation in the fields of and rejected the "mythology" that • Called for wage increases legal remedy can right the wrongs done to Stevens employees. He political action and education and the nation cannot afford it. through collective bargaining to blasted J. P. Stevens management for not only repeatedly violating public relations. • Pledged to do everything in bolster consumer buying power, employee rights but also for setting policies that led many company AFL-CIO President George its power to translate President noting that extraordinary profits * Merny characterized the mid­ Johnson's civil rights program into and rising productivity made such supervisors to lie on the witness stand. Yet the Federal Government winter sessions at the Americana law, terming his proposals "sound, wage hikes possible without in­ continues to reward Stevens with fat government defense contracts, paid for with the tax dollars of American workers. Hotel here as "very, very produc­ sensible and achievable." creasing the general price level. Another way in which our tax dollars are wasted to support antitive ... a fine meeting," with the labor employers is through the issuance of tax-exempt industrial bonds discussions intensive and at a high which serve in many cases to induce companies to violate their union Tried to Save Shipmate level. contracts and run away to states offering them the protection of antiIn its final sessions the council labor "right-to-work" laws. continued to receive detailed brief­ A vigorous attack on this tax-dodging scheme was made recently ings from the top leaders of the by the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. He charged that these Johnson Administration, holding industrial development bonds were being used more and more by the a 90-minute meeting with Vice states to lure financially strong corporations, that are fully able to President Hubert H. Humphrey obtain funds through normal channels, into their area where they can on foreign policy matters, with enjoy the further benefits of "right-to-work" statutes. emphasis on Viet Nam, and with San Francisco—An SIUNA Military Sea Transport Union mem­ These practices of awarding government contracts to anti-labor Treasury Secretary Henry H. ber received a Coast Guard Lifesaving award on March 2nd for companies and of alloVving many of these same companies to take Fowler on the general state of the an act of bravery that occurred in March a year ago when he at­ advantage of these tax-exempt bonds to increase their profits are economy. tempted to save a fellow ship^ just two areas in which the U.S. government will have to revise its Earlier it had met with Labor present policies before it can truly say it is fulfilling its obligations to mate from drowning. Secretary W. Willard Wirtz, Budg­ the American worker. et Director Charles L. Schultze, Barstle V. Cross, deck dele­ White House Assistant Joseph A. gate aboard the MSTS transport Califano, Jr., and Federal Media­ USNS General Edwin D. Patrick, tion Director William E. Simkin. jumped into 48-degree water at an anchorage in Yokohama, Japan, Pollock Elected The council filled the vacancy in an effort to save the life of in its ranks caused by the resigna­ fellow crewman Felipe S. Santos tion of Auto Workers President on March 28, 1966. Brother San­ Walter P. Reuther by electing Tex­ tos had fallen into the water while The nominating period for delegates to represent- the SIU tile Workers Union of America attempting to climb a Jacob's lad­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Deep Sea Mem­ President William Pollock. It der from a liberty launch. named Steelworkers President 1. bership at the Internationals 13th biennial convention will open on Although Brother Cross was not W. Abel to head up its Economic successful in saving the life of March 20. Twenty-seven deleBrother Santos, he did everything gates are to be elected. Nominations and acceptances possible to rescue Santos until he Complete information on the shall be submitted to Al Kerr, sec­ became exhausted from the cold. nominating procedures, along with retary-treasurer, Seafarers Inter­ Rear Admiral Theodore Fabik, MSTU Seafarer Barstle V. Cross election details and the president's national Union of North America SEAFARERS^fe^OG Commander 12th Coast Guard displays C. G. Lifesaving Award, recommendations, which had been Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland March 17, 1967 • Vol. XXiX, No. 6 District, made the presentation to received for valiant and daring approved by the membership at Waters District, 675 Fourth Ave­ Official Publication of the Brother Cross, while his wife, Al- effort to save drowning shipmate. the regular March meetings, were nue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 and Seafarer* International Union mailed directly to all AGLIWD must be received at headquarters vina, looked on. Cross was then of North America, and holding his head above Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes deep sea members by SIU Presi­ no later than the close of business handed an encased letter of com­ and Inland Waters District. water, Mr. Cross attempted dent Paul Hall, in accordance on March 24, 1967. mendation from the Secretary of AFL-CIO to secure him with a life pre­ The mailed notice pointed out the Treasury Henry H. Fowler. with the Union Constitution, Extevtive Board that "in accordance with Article Article XIV, Section 3. server and line. After secur­ The Secretary of the Treasury PAUL HALL, President XIV, Section 3, in the event the As approved by the member­ CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD ing himself to a second line commendation read as follows: Exec. Fiee-Pree. Vice-President number of all qualified nominees ship meeting, the president rec­ and while being repeatedly AL KERR LINOSEI WILLIAMS The Secretary of the Treas­ is equal to or does not exceed the ommended that the district send See.-Treoe. Vice-President immersed by the turbulent ury takes pleasure in present­ ROBERT MATTHEWS number of delegates to be elected, to the convention the 27 dele­ water, both men were pulled Viee-Preeident ing the Silver Life-Saving then such nominees shall be gates "to which we are entitled." HERBERT BRAND back under the Jacob's lad­ Medal to Barstle Virgle Cross The notice pointed out that deemed to be elected as conven­ Direetor of Organiting and der. Exhausted by the ordeal for acts as set forth in the fol­ Publications "any full book member in good tion delegates. Should the num­ and debilitated by the water, lowing CITATION: Managing Editor standing, may nominate himself ber of all qualified nomiaees be MIKE POLLACK Mr. Cross was assisted aboard greater than the number of dele­ "For hereto action on the for convention delegate." Assistant Editor NATHAN SKYER Staff Writers ship and released to medical evening of March 28, 1966, All those members who are gates to be elected, a secret vote PETER WEILL when he attempted to rescue authorities. Mr. Cross dis­ nominated and wish to accept such on the delegates will be held in all PEIB WEISS nomination, or who wish to nomi­ ports on April 17 between 9:00 a fellow crewman from played outstanding initiative, ED RuBBNsnaN drowning in Tokyo Bay, Yo­ nate themselves, shall submit such A.M. and 5:00 P.M." courage and fortitude in-.this kohama, Japan. On returning notifications of their nomination Similar notices are being sent PilliiM blENkly at 810 Meds lilud Ami* valiant attempt to save the N.E.. WuliliitoB. D. C. 20018 ky tk* Seafirto the anchored USNS Pat­ or acceptance by wire, registered to all members of the districts life of a shipmate. His ex­ in iitm*tl*Mi UilMi, Atiantli, Cilf, Lakn rick, a crewman slipped from Bid lilud Witm Dlrtrirt. AFL-CIO, C75 letter or in person. Such accept­ Inland Boatmen's Union, United emplary service is in keeping FHrtb Amn, 8n*klyB. N.V. 11232. Til. a Jacob's ladder and fell into ance or nomination shall contain Industrial Workers and Great NYiriitt 9-6800. tmid ilia yeitifi yald with the highest traditions of at WadilaitMi. D. C. the frigid water. Mr. Cross the book number and address Lakes Seamen for the designation the sea." mriAtTEB'S ATTEBTIIB: Fsna 3979 saw his shipmate tiring and where the nominee can be reached of their respective delegations to iwdi ikiild k* Mat t* Seafann latsraatliaal despite the cold and choppy The MSTU will honor Brother during the period of nominations the convention of the Seafarers BIIM, AtlaatI*. Bilf, Lakw aid iilaad Watin BMrirt, AFL-CIO, 875 Fiartk Awaie, Bnrtwater, jumped from the Cross with a plaque for his act of and appeals which commences on International Union of North lya, B.r. 11232. launch to swim to his rescue. courage, it was announced by Sec­ March 20, 1967 and ends on April America which will be held in While grasping his shipmate Washington beginning June 21. retary-Treasurer Joseph J. l.eal. 3, 1967, the notice said. MSTU Seafarer Wins Award For Daring Rescue Attempt Nominating Period Begins For SlU Convention Delegates �March 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Upgrades to FOWT Rating AFL-CIO Rallies Public Support In Drive for New Sociai Security Biil President Johnson, Vice President Humphrey and overflow crowds at rallies throughout the nation helped launch the AFL-CIO's drive to demonstrate massive public support for the Administration's social security bill. The rallies were held in 14 major cities on Mar. 12. *Too many citizens have*^ "That is how progress is made. of the auditoriums and crowding been left behind by the prog­ That is how laws are passed. It the entrances. ress they helped hufld," John­ is really up to us." In Boston, center of the New son declared. **Our effort to Humphrey touched on the same England area rally, a second hotel guarantee d^pity and a decent theme in a rousing speech to the ballroom even bigger than the one income to eveiy worker still has enthusiastic Oklahoma City rally. originally scheduled was quickly "The success of any legisla­ rented and speakers shuttled back a long way to go ... I am count­ tion," the Vice President stressed, and forth between the two halls— ing on you to help in this great "begins right here at the grass roots with standees in each. Paul Jen­ effort." when people like yourselves, many nings, president of the Electrical, Great Lakes Seafarer David Jones (left) looks over brand new FOW Johnson and AFL-CIO Pres. miles away, start the groundswell Radio & Machine Workers, was ticket with Port Agent Jack Hall at the Duluth SlU hall. Jones, George Meany appeared together that eventually touches Capitol the principal speaker. along with many other Seafarers, upgraded his rating this winter in a special film show at 14 week­ Hill in Washington." In New York, a capacity crowd by successfully completing the course of study being offered at end rallies sponsored by local cen­ Enthusiasm was the keynote of attended the meeting, which was the Union's FOW school in Duluth. Port Agent Hall directs school. tral labor councils with strong all of the meetings—flowing back held in the NMU hall. support from senior citizen organ­ and forth between speakers and Representative Jacob H. Gilbert izations. Humphrey headed the audiences, demonstrated by stand­ (D-N.Y.), a member of the House speaker list at the Oklahoma City ing room only crowds in most of Ways & Means Committee which rally and senators, congressmen, the cities lining the sides and rear (Continued on Page 6) union leaders and Administration officials addressed mass meetings in other cities. SIU President Paul Hall went to New Orleans to spur labor's cam­ NEW YORK—Three Seafarers have become the second, third paign there. He was the principal and fourth men to obtain deck officer's licenses after preparing speaker at the New Orleans rally for their Coast Guard examinations at the SIU's Harry Lundeberg which was held in the SIU hall. School for Seamanship in the ^ vided with meals, hotel lodgings The meeting was given widespread training program jointly spon­ and subsistence payments of $110 television coverage which relayed the highlights of Hall's talk and sored by the SIU and the Amer­ per week while in training. the meeting throughout the com­ ican Maritime Officers Union. This in-training assistance is the Winning certification as Third same as available to engine de­ munity. Tens of thousands of petitions Mate on Steam and Motor Ves­ partment Seafarers who are en­ sels were Kevin Skelly, Frank rolled in the union training pro­ were distributed at the rallies, Myatt, and John Thompson, who gram to prepare engine depart­ which Meany stressed were "only successfully completed the inten­ ment men for their licensed engi­ the beginning" of the campaign. He urged those attending to: sive course of study at the SIU- neers examination. Sanicola Kazar Adams Hartman AMO school as. well as the Coast "Write to your congressman In order to qualify for the train­ The jointly-operated SIU-District 2 MEBA School of Engineer­ Guard examinations. and your senators. Visit them . . . ing course. Seafarers must: Forty-four-year-old Kevin Skel­ • Be nineteen years of age or "Talk to your friends and neigh­ ing actively continues to upgrade the skills and ratings of Seafarers. ly joined the Seafarers in 1961 over; Four more men have advanced through the program and bors—to your church ?nd school and went to sea as AB and as • Have 24 months of watch groups, to your fellow club mem­ achieved Coast Guard certifica- ^ bos'n before acquiring his newly- standing time in the deck depart­ bers. Get them to read the litera­ tion as Engineers. A total of sailing or about to sail in berths earned rank of third mate. Skelly ment and an AB endorsement on ture we have prepared and to 128 Seafarers have now received aboard American-flag ships are is from Parma, Ohio. their seamen's papers. write their congressmen and sena­ engineer's licenses since the school Frank Sanicola, John Kazar, Thomas Adams, and John HartFrank Myatt of New York is In addition to achieving its ob­ tors. Get everyone you can to began its program last year. 40 years old and has been with jective of assisting qualified deck sign your petition. The newly-licensed engineers man, Jr. the SIU for ten years, shipping out Newly-licensed third assistant during that time as AB until ad­ engineer Frank Sanicola is 49 vancing to his third mate's rating. Representative Dingell Speaks at MTD Meefi'ng years old and makes his home in John Thompson hails from Es­ Brooklyn, New York. Brother sex, Maryland, and is an SIU vet­ Sanicola has sailed as FOWT. eran of 22 years who shipped out Forty-year-old John Kazar is a as AB and as bos'n before winning 23-year veteran who's sailed in his third mate's license. FOWT slots before earning his The training program, operated third assistant engineer's license. Brother Kazar hails from ScranWASHINGTON—The Soviet Union will become the dominant maritime power in the world if ton, Pa. Thomas Adams, 44, also sailed the United States doesn't become more competitive in the rebuilding of a strong merchant marine. as FOWT before winning his third Representative John D. Dingell (D.-Mich.) warned those in attendance at a meeting of the AFL-CIO assistant engineer's license. Broth­ Maritime Trades Department er Adams joined the SIU in 1961. Transportation that old rust-buck­ ican merchant marine. here last week. John Hartman, Jr., is an oldSlU-President Paul Hall, who is timer of 21-years SlU-standing Dingell, a member of the ets and obsolete Liberty Ships be House Merchant Marine and Fish­ used to revitalize the American also president of the Maritime who also sailed as FOWT before Merchant Marine was hardly an Trades Department, reaffirmed his acquiring his third assistant's li­ eries Committee and the House answer to this need. He said the confidence in bi-partisan coopera­ cense. Brother Hartman, 43 yearsCommerce Committee, in his talk use of these old ships represents tion as the best hope for solution of-age, is, like Brother Kazar, to representatives of labor, indus­ Skelly Thompson a danger to both crew and cargo of industry problems and the re­ from Scranton, Pa. try and government, emphasized The joint SIU-MEBA District under a reciprocal agreement be­ the need for legislative authoriza­ as well as making U.S. efforts in vival of our American merchant 2 upgrading school offers Seafar­ tween SIU and the American Mar­ tion in allocating funds needed to the maritime field a laughing stock marine program. Hall also called for some atten­ ers and Engineers qualified in­ itime Officers, is the first of its rebuild our merchant fleet and up­ among "foreign shipowners." Dingell again stressed the need tion in Congress to the decline of struction in preparing for their type in the maritime industry. grade shipyard capabilities. It Applicants can begin receiving should not be left to the Budget for continued efforts by all con­ American shipping on the Great Third Assistant Engineer, Tempo­ rary Third Assistant Engineer or instruction at any time. The pe­ Bureau or the Appropriations cerned toward the establishment of Lakes. Attending the luncheon in place Original Second Engineer's li­ riod of instruction will be deter­ Committee to handle the maritime an independent Maritime Admin­ mined by each member's individ­ fiscal requirements needed, he said. istration and alluded to the recent of Senator Everett Dirksen, who censes in either steam or motor ual ability and knowledge, and A strong merchant marine is not success of maritime unions and was ill, Senator Thomas Kuchel vessel classifications. SIU engine department men the instructors' satisfaction of his only vital to serve the nation's de­ much of management in prevent­ (R.-Calif.) voiced his concern for ing MARAD from being made a who have the necessary require­ the condition of the maritime fleet. readiness to take the examinations. fense needs but to serve its com­ part of the Transportation De­ ments and who want to enroll in He said that on a recent visit to The training program was in­ merce as well, the congressman the Persian Gulf he had seen the the school can obtain additional stituted in line with the SIU's continued. "Our Balance-of-Pay- partment. objective of encouraging and as­ ment difficulties would also im­ "We won that battle," he said, vessels of Japan and the Soviet information and apply for the sisting unlicensed personnel to up­ prove considerably with American but reminded his listeners that "we Union which deal with free na­ course at any SIU hall or write grade themselves. vessels on the trade routes of the have yet to accomplish the objec­ tions, and became convinced that directly to SIU headquarters at Seafarers can participate in the world," he pointed out, adding tives sought" and a major effort "this administration has not done 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, course of instruction at no cost to however, that recent suggestions will be required to reverse the long for the United States what is need­ New York 11232. The telephone number is HYacinth 9-6600. themselves. "They will be pro- from the new Department of period of unconcern for the Amer­ ed by the maritime industry." Three Additional Seafarers Win Deck Officers Ratings I , Page Three Four More SIU Men Win Licenses As Rigineers—Total Is Now 128 House Maritime Committee Member Warns of Soviet Sea Dominance �Page Four Six Additional Seafarer Veterans Join Growing SlU Pension Roster Resquites March 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Wood Sinin Fisher EscandeU Albanese Six additional names have been added to the ever increasing list of Seafarers collecting a pension from the SIU. Newcomers to the pension ranks include: Sal Resquites, Cedric Wood, Earl Sillin, James Fisher, Francisco EscandeU and Rocco Albanese. Sal Resquites was bom in the Philippines and joined the SIU the Steward department and New York. Wood last sailed in New York. A resident of joined the union in the port of aboard the Executive. San Francisco, he sailed as a cook. New York. Born in the British Earl Sillin last shipped on the His last vessel was the Steel Age. West Indies, he now lives with his Del Monte. A member of the Cedric Wood was a member of wife, Inez, in South Ozone Park,. Engine department, the Seafarer sailed as FWT and oiler. He joined the union in Jacksonville. Born in Arkansas, Sillin lives in Tampa, with this wife, Eva. James Fisher sailed as AB and joined the SIU in the port of Seat­ tle. He lives with his wife, Fran­ by Fred Famen,Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes ces, in Campbell, Calif. The Sea­ farer was born in Boston. Fisher's SIU members have kept the Port of Detroit busy for the last last ship was the Choctaw Victory. Francisco EscandeU was born two weeks with crews reporting to various vessels in the area. in Spain and resides in New York At present three cement boats, the Inglehart, Paul Townsend and with his wife. Milagros. He joined S. T. Crapo are fitting out. Crews have already reported to the the SIU in Baltimore. A member U.S. Gypsum, Ben W. Calvin, Adam E. Cornelius and Consumers of the Steward department, he Power. The Tug Dean and Barge sailed as chief cook. His last ship report at its first meeting. Aside was the Rice Victory. Maida are also fitting out. Rocco Albanese was an AB and All SIU men clearing in Detroit from the operation of a few selfhave taken their physicals. We unloaders, indications are that the bosun. He was born in New Jer­ urge all members who have not rest of the ships will not get going sey and lives in Lyndhurst, N. J., gone through the Union clinics on the season until about two with his wife, Emily. Albanese to do =so promptly so that the weeks later than they did last joined the union in New York. processing of clearance cards can year. The next formal meeting His last ship was the Gray. be speeded up when men report of the committee is not scheduled until March 26. to ships. Frank Kalicky, who is reporting With the cutbacks in automo­ bile production and the possibility back to his job as porter on the of an auto strike this year, things Paul Tovrasend, was the first mem­ in the shipping industry could be­ ber to get his callback this season. come slack. But there should be plenty of jobs — especially for rated men—and the Union is mak­ ing every effort to assist members SAN FRANCISCO—The Elec­ in obtaining their ratings. tion Committee of the SIUNAYour Secretary-Treasurer and affiliated Marine Cooks and Stew­ other Union officials attended a ards Union has completed its offi­ membership meeting of Checker cial count of ballots cast in the Cab drivers held at the Retail recent MCS election of officers Clerk's hall to advise the more and has announced the results. than 250 drivers present of the NEW BEDFORD—"Hedgeproposals presented to the Com­ fence" — this well known name Results of the official tally were pany. Guest speakers were Mike might be taken by an outsider to concurred on by the membership Novak, president of the Wayne be a disparaging remark about at monthly membership meetings. County AFL-CIO, and Johnny some girl's lack of a beautiful The official tally shows election Schreier, Regional Director of the face. of the following officers: nth Region AFL-CIO. But actually it's a reference by Ed Turner, Secretary-Treasurer; John Weaver, President of Lo­ SIU New Bedford fishermen to Frank Gomar, Assistant Secretarycal 10, Transportation Services Hedgefence Shoal, a fishing ground Treasurer; Elmiro LaRue, Head­ and Allied Workers, Seafarers' In­ quarters Dispatcher; Mathew G. ternational Union, AFL-CIO, told off Nantucket. Someone once said Bayless, Robert D. Bessette and the TSAW members that negotia­ the shoal looks like a hedgefence. Pendleton D. Thompson, Head­ Other fishing grounds visited by quarters Patrolmen; Charles W. tions will begin March 15. The negotiating committee was intro­ local fishermen bear such names Green, Seattle Port Agent; John duced to the membership which as "Banana," "Lumps," "Bight of Stathis, Portland Port Agent; Joe then went on record to grant it full Clark," "Iron Ore," and "Rose Goren, Los Angeles Port Agent; authority. Wilder Smith, New York Port Members of the committee in­ and Crown." Agent; and Emil Lee, Honolulu A majority of the fishermen clude four drivers (representing Port Agent. three garages), your Secretary- know these locations but the U.S. Elected as SIUNA Convention Treasurer, John Weaver, Jack Bureau of Commercial Fisheries Delegates were Ed Turner, Joe Bluitt and Vic Hanson. Goren, Wilder Smith, Charles After using every legal gim­ often has trouble pinpointing the Green, John Stathis and Earl Lee. mick in the books and stalling for exact spots. For the first time in MCS his­ John V. Mahoney of the BCF the last five years, we can expect tory, the absentee ballot was avail­ the Company to be just as hard- office in New Bedford says the able in every port except San boiled during these negotiations. government wants to get specific Francisco, as previously author­ However, we have confidence that ized by the membership. The we will get the best contract possi­ locations so the grounds can be elections committee report noted evaluated, future stocks estimated ble. and management and conserva­ that use of the absentee ballot had Cleveland proved a complete success, en­ The Lakes Ice Committee came tion policies can be recommend­ abling more eligible voters than up with a very discouraging ice ed. ever before to register their tallies. MC5 Re-elects Ed Tuner to Top Union Post Hedgefence Shoal Guides Fishermen Of New Bedford The Attantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area| Nevr York Rudolph Evans was by the hall checking the boards for a bedroom steward's job like the one he held down for three months recently aboard the Burbank Victory. Frank Maldonado, off the Long Beach after a brief 26-day stint as oiler, is checking the boards once more for any Sea-Land ship, preferring an oiler's spot. Troy Smith recently concluded his trip after 6 months aboard the Steel Designer. Troy is seeking for his next run a Far East tripper as oiler. Raymond Lewis likes to ship: Period. So he'll take any ship any­ where. Raymond last held down the galley utility spot aboard the Wacosta for two months. Peculiar weather has been mak­ ing itself felt around the head­ quarters hall. Seafarers coming by in the A.M. with scarves and fur-lined jackets can, by noon, get sun tans outside the hall. On some days, that is. Boston Twenty-year SIU member Ar­ thur Vogel is ready for the first job to be put on the board after enjoying a few weeks at home with his family. Art last sailed as a wiper on the Robin Goodfellow. Henry Martin is raring to go on any ship. The 25-year SIU vet­ eran's last job was as Chief Cook on the Maiden Victory. Another 25-year man, John "Fish" Ruhery, is holding down the hall for the first bosun's job to be posted. The Bertha Ann was his last ship. Shipping has been slow this period but we expect it will be somewhat better before the next report. Norfolk Two 20-year-veterans of the SIU are back in town after ex­ tended absences. David Berger finally found his way home after three years on the West Coast. He's now registered in Norfolk and looking for a bosun's job Randolph Archer signed off the Baltimore for a couple of weeks leisure. He just picked up a size­ able vacation check and means to make the most of it before look­ ing for another wiper's job. William Donald, an SIU man for 19 years, is watching the board for a short European run. He had to get off his last ship, the Globe Traveler to tend to some personal business ashore. Shipping has been good here this period and the outlook is very encouraging. Philadelphia Funeral services for oldtimer, Edmund Brett were held on March 8 at the Nulty funeral home here. Ed passed away on March 5. Shipping in the Philadelphia area has been only fair this period. William Smith is ready to go again after getting off the Colum­ bia due to a death in the family. Billy sails in the Deck department. Ed Dacey and Joseph Werselowich are both watching the board for jobs in the Steward's depart­ ment. Ed recently got off the Fort Hoskins. Joe's last ship was the Merrimac. Joseph Doyle, last on the Fort Hoskins, is registered and ready to take the first Engine department job that comes up. Baltimore Shipping has been good here and prospects for the next period look the same. In port with no crews are the Almar, Losmar, Ohio, Maine, Hercules, Victory and Seatrain's Washington. Ships crewed this past week were the Seafarer and the Jasmina. Three paid off, 4 signed on, and 5 were in transit during the past two weeks. Kenneth Bane is happy over the many benefits he's received over the last 18 years as an SIU broth­ er. Ken's last vessel was the Kenmar, which returned recently from a one-year run. So he's just taking it easy for a while, but will join up again soon, this time on a European run. Puerto Rico Old timers seen around the hall include Cliff Mainers, who is leav­ ing the island to enroll in the SIU's Engineers Upgrading pro­ gram, and Eddie Castro, who will follow Cliff up north very shortly. Joe Wohletz, a pensioner, is re­ cuperating from a recent eye op­ eration. Frank R. Myatt (left), second Seafarer to receive deck officer rating after completing upgrading training at joint SlU-AMO Deck Officer Training School, receives certificate and hearty congratulations from SIU vice-president Earl Shepard. Myatt won third mate's ticket. �< March 17, 1967 The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area •!) « The Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO elected oflBcers at its meeting held February 23. Officers reelected were: A. P. Stoddard, president; Davy P. Laborde, vice president; Buck Stephens secretary-treasurer; and Roy Klung, sergeant-at-arms. Members of the executive board reelected were: Peter Babin, Jr., Edward Bertoneau, Ernest Colbert, Clar­ ence Henry, M. E. Joseph, John After an extensive Viet Nam run M. Kelly, Jr., Robert Lewis, as chief steward, Homer Rlngo Edward Shanklin, Nick Tadin, Sal has retreated to his summer home Tardo, Joseph Usner, C. V. Utter, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, John W. Whalen, Jr., myself and where he plans to relax before setting out to sea again. Ringo is Jules Zuberbier. The tug Whiteman No. 10 sunk well-known for both his fairy tales in the Mississippi River after a and hush puppies. Houston fire broke out in the engine room. The tug was owned by the SIURichard Torrealba recently IBU contracted George Whiteman piled off the Keva Ideal for a very Towing Co., Inc. of Gretna, La. special reason: It seems that Dick Danger of an explosion lasted recently became a grandfather, for an hour due to the highly and is anxious to begin spoiling inflammable nature of the tug fuel. his newly arrived granddaughter. Harbor police fireboats worked James M. Sammon decided to take nearly three hours to douse the advantage of the SIU Upgrading flames. Fortunately all five crew­ Program in Houston, and that he men escaped injury. did. Sammon was not satisfied Representative Eddie L. Sapir with merely one or two endorse­ was victorious over his Republi­ ments. Through diligent study he can opposition in the February 28 managed to get six: Machinist, general election for the city coun­ refrigeration engineer, a new en­ cil seat. It was his third contest dorsement as engineman, junior within two months. His victory engineer, deck engineer, and last represents a hard-fought triumph but not least, electrician. Sammon for all of New Orleans labor. is a good example of just what determination can accomplish. New Orleans Mobile Seafarer Tim Holt has just com­ pleted a very unusual trip to Back from a fast trip to Viet Karachi. Holt was injured on the Nam, chief cook Robert Spencer Ramban while sailing as an AB. had nothing but praise for his last He was sent to a Karachi hospital ship, the Linfield Victmy. Spen­ •—a maternity hospital. cer characterized her as an "oldie Off the Overseas Joyce after a but goodie." Joseph Green is most tour of the Far East is Dave Al- familiar with the island runs, but bnVht. Dave has been relaxing recently he made a rapid run to with friends in the hall. He gen­ Israel with a load of grain on the erally sails as baker and is pres­ Tamara Guilden. Joe makes his ently looking for a three month home in Mobile. While on the stint going anywhere. John Rich­ Minot Victory, deckman William ardson, meanwhile, is scouting a E. Smith suffered burns and had summer run to Europe. His last to be repatriated to the States. ship was the Warrior as FOWT. Smith has shipped from the Gulf John's a native of North Carolina. area for over twenty years. After Anything that comes along will he recuperates. Brother Smith is suit J. A. Tadias. The Del Monte looking forward to getting back in was his last salt water billet. He harness. was an AB on that one. Electrician Seafarer John D. Hunter just Gorham Bowdre last sailed on the finished a nice long trip as bosun Alcoa Voyager. Bowdre claims on the Neva West He got off re­ not to be choosy as to his next cently to go into drydock and selection, but expresses a prefer­ after some minor repairs will be ence for Northern Europe or back looking for another long stay. Japan as the destination. He Hunter makes his home in Mobile makes his home in Baltimore. with his wife and family. Page Five SEAFARERS LOG Fire Claims SlU-IBU Manned Tug, AH Crewmembers Escape Unharmed SIU-IBU manned Whiteman Towing Co. Tug. No. 10, which burned and sank near New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS—^A sudden fire claimed the SIU-IBU manned Whiteman Towing Co. Tug No. 10 recently in the Mississippi River near here. Fortunately, none of the tugs four-man crew suffered any injuries. The SIU Inland Boatmen's Union-contracted vessel, named the Cosa Nostra, was towing a der­ rick barge when the fire broke out. Two Coast Guard vessels and two New Orleans harbor police fireboats poured streams of water into the flames for more than two and a half hours c fter the blazing tug ran aground at Law­ rence Street in Algiers, but the boat finally went under. Because the tug carried highly flammable fuel, fire fighters feared an explosion, but managed to prevent that from happening. The four crewmembers aboard the tug were SIU-IBU members Floyd Koenig, Captain; Leon­ ard Koenig, Engineer; Claud Koenig and Bennie Stewart, both deck hands. A fifth man, aboard the derrick at the time of the fire, also escaped unin­ jured. Report Indicates Continued Increase Medical Costs Creating 'Hardships' U.S. Govt. Agency Report Reveals WASHINGTON—Soaring prices for medical care are causing "severe hardships" to people who need doctors or hospital services and are inflating the cost of government-financed medical care programs, the Dept. of Health, Education & Welfare reported to Pres. Johnson recently. The government study pre­ urged consideration of such a list­ medical costs during 1966. dicted that medical costs will Fees charged by doctors shot ing by the Food & Drug Admin­ continue to rise. But it stressed up 7.8 percent, more than double istration. that the rate of increase can be the 1965 increase and the biggest Both the report and the council slowed by measures to make more one-year rise since the government statement called for consideration efficient use of medical resources began collecting statistics on med­ of the efficiency of hospital and and bring down the cost of drugs. ical costs 40 years ago. The study nursing home facilities in deter­ Physicians fees and hospital also showed a long-term trend in­ mining the amount of reimburse­ charges led to an explosive rise in dicating that doctors are spending ment under the medicare pro­ less time on each patient as well gram. A council proposal for grantsas charging bigger fees. Del Muncfo Crew Wins Safety Award in-aid "to stimulate the growth of Hospital costs jumped 16.5 per­ consumer-controlled comprehen­ cent last year to an average charge of about $45 a day, with no sign sive health plans" was matched by an HEW recommendation for en­ of a letup. couragement of group practice While drug prices did not rise markedly during the past year, and federal "seed money" to en­ they are an important factor in the courage the start of group practice high cost of medical care and the prepayment plans. report recommended steps to lower prices of prescription drugs. Many of the report's findings Zip Code Needed for and recommendations paralleled a Foreign Allotments statement by the AFL-CIO Exec­ Seafarers who desire to utive Council at its recent meet­ send foreign voyage allotment j ing. notes to their families or to i The HEW study recommended an American bank are re-1 "an intensive examination of fre­ quested by the Coast Guard quently prescribed drugs" to com­ to have in hand the complete pare the effectiveness of more ex­ : name and address of the al­ pensive brand name products with lottee, including Zip Code unbranded equivalents so that number, for presentation to doctors can be authoritatively as­ the Shipping Commissioner at sured if the two are equal in value. CapL M. L. Leger of the SlU-contracted Delta Line's cargoliner Del Mundo happily accepts Jones F. Devlin It asked that the Food & Drug the appointed time the vessel's crew signs on Shipping Arti­ Safety Award from company Safety Director Capt. C. P. McFaull. L-R are: Seafarer Walter Dunn, stew­ Administration provide unbiased cles in the presence of the ard; Homer Gill, first asst. engineer: Captains McFaull and Leger; Robert Horodecky, chief engineer; information to doctors about the Shipping Commissioner. Philip Parish, purser. Award is issued by National Safety Council's Maritime Section to American-flag efficacy of drugs. The Executive Council had ships achieving operation records of two full years without any lost-time accidents to its crew members. �AFL-CIO Rallies Public Support For Now Social Security Measure (Continued from Page 3) Commissioner Robert M. Ball not only spoke; he threw the meeting is currently considering the legis­ open to questions on all phases of lation, was given an ovation punc­ social security. tuated by cheers and shouts of ap­ At Milwaukee, the overflow proval as pledged "full support" crowd cleaned out every available to the Administration's bill "as a literature kit and petition and gave bare minimum" to meet the need a big hand to Senator Gaylord for improved social security. Be­ Nelson (D-Wis.), the principal sides helping the elderly, Gilbert speaker. pointed out, the President's pro­ Senator Vance Hartke (D-Ind.) posals would, if enacted, be worth was the featured speaker at the $200,000 in insurance to a 35Indianapolis rally, but Senator year-old man with a wife and two Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) and Indiana children. Congressmen William G. Bray Meany called for the same tvpe (RI, Andrew Jacobs. Jr. (D) and of effort that led to the enactment Richard L. Roudebush (RI were of medicare. He stressed that la­ among those to greet the standinebor regards the pendin? bill as "a room audience. down payment" on a needed 50 The Cincinnati audience he^rd percent increase in social security from the man regarded as the na­ payments, with government con­ tion's leading expert on the social tributions added to the social secu­ security system—^Wilbur J. Cohen, rity tax paid by workers and em­ under secretary of the Dept. of ployers. Health. Education & Welfare. In Los Anf'eles—another stand­ Overflow Crowd ing room only rally—heard Rep. Philip Burton (D-Calif.) stress the They were standing in the importance of a boost in social aisles at Cleveland to hear Repre­ security benefits. sentative Charles A. Vanik (DUp the coast, at Seattle, rally Ohio) and Machinists Sec.-Treas. sponsors lugged in 200 extra Matthew DeMore, who returned chairs but many still had to stand to his home town to help labor's to hear Rep. Lloyd Meeds (D- drive for the 20 percent social Wash.) speak intently of the ur­ security raise. gent need to improve social secu­ In St. Louis, Representative rity, "the only reliable protection Richard Bollines (D-Mo.), a leader for most Americans in their old of the liberal Democratic bloc in age." Congress, gave the principal ad­ At Denver, Social Security dress. _ QUESTION: What's your fa­ vorite ship or favorite line when making a run? Hany Ahrahamian: I like to go to the Far East on American President Lines. I know a lot of people there in the Far East ports, even more than I know here in New York. American Presi­ dent Lines usually has Mariners on that run. They're a new type of ship, a passenger-merchant vessel combination. Stanmore BeD: I've been sailing for a good twenty-four years and in that time I've learned at least one thing, and that is that as long as you have a good crew you have got a good ship. Usually for the seaman, though, his favor­ ite ship is the one he signs on! No, it doesn't matter where she goes, as long as she gets you there! ^ Ruben Llauger: They're all my favorite ships. I sail as A.B., peri­ od! A ship is a ship, that's all there is to it. When I come to the hall, I come to ship out. I don't believe in just doing favor­ ite runs. Why anyone would really want to be so fussy, I just couldn't say. Hell, a ship is a ship and the sea is the sea. Ralph Dougherty: I like the coast-wise tankers of Cities Serv­ ice best. Usually I sail with them out of New Or­ leans. When you sail with them you're able to be at home more of­ ten and I like a balanced life at land and at sea. Another reason I enjoy this run is that it pays well. Good money with good overtime. Oh yes, I sail as an A.B. Vincent Vanzenella: I like the Trans-Globe best of them all. I just got off her after a solid year on board. During that time she sailed back and forth, and back forth between Okinawa and Sai­ gon. Generally, I would say, I en­ joy anything that is a foreign run. <I> Ramon Quintanilla: I don't care what ship I'm on. What makes it go is the crew, the team. I have a lot of favorites that I can remember. Among them are the Fort Hoskins and^ the Cities Service Miami. I just got off a swell ship, the Joplin Victory. What a ship must have is a good captain, a good en­ gineer, and a good crew. They make or break the trip. A bad crew is a bad ship. i ^ Inland February 25, 1967 to March 10, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile ....'. New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 14 15 24 61 5 16 12 14 3 6 8 3 7 1 32 14 81 27 31 24 9 5 60 82 13 5 197 319 All Groups CUssA OassB ClassC 16 14 6 42 13 9 12 2 16 14 6 8 9 3 8 2 5 4 2 2 4 17 5 25 10 5 28 18 7 7 5 2 85 53 58 11 9 17 255 168 127 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B ClassC" Class A Class B 17 60 12 17 3 8 7 25 43 27 9 61 8 297 17 46 6 17 9 1 0 9 24 25 1 41 7 203 10 32 3 10 6 5 3 6 24 18 9 62 13 201 6 25 4 6 5 2 2 12 20 28 4 27 7 148 6 22 1 6 6 8 0 6 10 2 8 96 16 187 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa i:: March 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Pace Six Mobile ^Tew Orleans H .uston Wilmington ...... San Francisco .... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 21 14 41 12 3 18 14 21 2 6 2 2 7 0 30 9 23 35 21 36 9 4 28 ; 77 17 3 151 304 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 7 6 10 20 9 28 5 2 2 7 10 6 13 4 1 9 3 2 0 2 1 16 7 7 26 12 1 7 17 31 3 6 3 74 29 70 ' 5 9 9 114 155 210 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 91 36 218 95 19 7 91 36 18 12 9 7 7 3 81 29 158 92 158 93 43 5 80 25 44 7 1.021 447 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 55 42 106 147 6 23 55 42 13 19 1 7 9 1 55 20 73 107 78 85 6 29 10 44 9 24 407 659 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 33 64 33 134 20 8 33 64 15 7 1 2 8 0 14 71 135 96 94 50 19 9 60 12 3 25 307 703 ' RR Rates Designed to Destroy Competition Great Lakes Ship Operators Blast New Rate-Cut Scheme hy Railroads The Lakes Carriers Association and nine of its member steamship companies recently charged that eight railroads serving the Great Lakes area were using illegal means in an attempt to deprive steamship carriers of a fair share of the 55 million ton annual traffic market. In a complaint filed before commodity between two points on of business unless the railroads set the Interstate Commerce Com­ special delivery schedules. The rates to lakehead ports which are mission the Association asked Lakes Carriers agree with the unit comparable to their longer dis­ that the railroads be ordered by train in principle but want com­ tance all-rail rates. the regulatory agency to provide parable rates to lakehead ports Hirshfield said the railroads service to Lake Erie ports at rates where they can share the traffic. "have complete control of the comparable with those charged to Loss of Revenue means of transportation from in­ destinations where no connection The association says that as land mines to the lake ports" and with a lakes carrier is necessary. things stand now, the loss in reve­ that "by refusing to publish com­ James A. Hirshfield, president nue to lakes carriers would be parable rates . . . they are refusing of the Lakes Carriers, which rep­ severe enough to force them out to provide service at all." resents 26 companies operating 200 vessels on ffie Great Lakes, claimed abuse of power by the SlU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS railroads. "As a sole supplier of service," he said, they "deny to January 1 - January 31, 1967 the consumer freedom of choice Number of Amount of an equally efficient, or more Benefits Paid efficient, rail-water competitive routing." Hospital Benefits . . 6,452 $ 66,967.25 Hirshfield pointed out that the Death Benefits 78,445.08 37 so-called "unit train" rate charged Disability Benefits 166,778.00 880 from Sunnyville, Ohio, to Essex7,810.00 39 ville, Mich., a distance of 366 Maternity Benefits Dependent Benefits 94,803.56 miles, is only $2.20 a ton. But the rate for a mere 177 miles from OpHcal Benefits 1,498.46 100 Sunnyville to Toledo, where con­ Out-Patient Benefits 32,402.00 . .. 4,348 nections can be made with lake Summary 448,704.35 carriers, is $2.35 a ton. Vacation Benefits 730,970.25 .. 1,711 A fairly new development of the railroads, the unit train may - 1 consist of 100 or more cars spe­ TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION cially designed to haul a single BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD $1,179,674.60 14,036 �aiSi March 17, 1967 Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG Meany Voices Labor's 'Horror' Over Natchez Rights Murder 'On The Way Up!' WASHINGTON — AFL-CIO President George Meany expressed labor's "sorrow and horror" over the murder of Wharlest Jackson, a Natchez, Miss., union member and civil rights worker and called on Attorney General Ramsey Clark to investigate the killing and prose­ cute those guilty. Jackson was killed Feb. 27 when a bomb exploded in his car as he drove home from work at the Armstrong Rubber Co. plant. A member of Rubber Workers Local 303, Jackson had just begun a job formerly held by a white man, wire services reported. Meany said, in a message to the National Association for the Ad­ vancement of Colored People, that the AFL-CIO joins with its affiliate, the URW, in expressing its indignation and expects the Dept. of Justice to "investigate this atrocious act, arrest the guilty and prosecute them to the full extent of the law." The AFL-CIO, he added, "will continue its fight for stronger federal legislation against crimes like this and we will not rest until discrimina­ tion and prejudice are driven from every place in America." A copy of the message also went to Clark. URW President Peter Bommarito sent a message of sympathy to the family declaring that "this unnecessary and unfortunate event should impress every God-fearing person with the evils of discrimina­ tion, hatred, bigotry and prejudice." The union, Bommarito said, "will exert every possible effort to bring those responsible for this cowardly act to justice." Natchez civic authorities assured the Negro community they would continue to seek the killer of Jackson, who was active in the NAACP and other civil rights groups. NAACP Director Roy Wilkins called on Congress to enact new laws to facilitate federal prosecution in civil rights slayings. V * V Wide grassroots support for the Administration's social security improvement proposals could be the way to their enactment, an AFLCIO spokesman observed in a network radio interview. Bert Seidman, director of the AFL-CIO's Dept. of Social Security, noted that the mobilization of such support is the object of a major drive undertaken by the federation. Social Security, Seidman said, "has always been a popular program both on Capitol Hill and in the country at large." If people will tell their congressmen that they are in favor of the President's proposals, "the chances of congressional approval this year will be enhanced," he added. His statements came on Labor News Conference, a weekly public affairs feature on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Seidman called attention to the series of rallies being sponsored by the AFI^CIO across the country to help promote President Johnson's social security improvement plan. Most of the rallies will be held Sunday, March 12. He said that civil rights and minority groups, church organizations, senior citizens clubs and others who have "worked in their own com­ munities for better education and for social welfare" are cooperating in the rally effort. He added that support from organizations like these will give a big boost to "advancing the cause on Capitol Hill." TV viewers in Detroit will have a chance to see the weekly tele­ vision series based on President Kennedy's book, "Profiles in Courage" because of the spon­ sorship of Local 876 of the Retail Store Employees Union. The lo­ cal arranged for the program to be shown in the area on station CKLW. ^ Ralph Williams, president of the Vermont Labor Council, said State employees won't appear be­ fore a legislative committee con­ sidering a law to allow them to organize and bargain because "if their employer finds out about it, they have no job tomorrow." Wil­ liams told the investigating com­ mittee salaries are so low that hundreds of jobs go begging. i The Georgia Commissioner of Labor has for the first time in the history of the state released unem­ ployment figures covering both in­ sured and uninsured workers. The 1966 statistics show a 3.4 percent unemployment rate while the in­ sured unemployment rate was 1.3 percent. The figure still does not include those classified by the State as "untrainable or unem­ ployable." At a meeting on consumer packaging held in Washington, D. C., Acting Secretary of Com­ merce Alexander Trowbridge told 350 businessmen that they act to advance their own voluntary standards for honest packaging before the Department finds that there is a proliferation of sizes in any one product line and opens hearings to set standards. Bernice Honaker, a member of Retail Clerks Local 324 in Los Angeles has learned it pays to be union. When she was unfairly discharged from her job at a supermarket the local took her case to arbitration. She was awarded $5,303.87 in back pay and payment for all hospital, dental and prescription bills she incurred as a result of loss of the union-negotiated health plan. The Redstone Arsenal here went union in a big way in Huntsville, Ala., when government workers voted 3,993 to 879 for the American Federation of Gov­ ernment Employees. The new ex­ clusive recognition gives AFGE the largest bargaining unit in the Department of the Army. Good Health Is Expensive As if they were not already high enough, medical costs took another massive jump during 1966. Doctors' fees went up a whop­ ping 7.8 percent in just one year—the biggest single annual increase since 1927 when such records were first kept. Hospital charges went up even more during last year, chalk­ ing up a 16.5 percent hike. The high cost of medical care has become so critical so suddenly that the President has called a national conference to study the sit­ uation and possibly do something about it. Like the weather, everyone seems to com­ plain about the skyrocketing medical costs but no one has yet done anything about them —although some, like the American labor movement, have been trying for years. Although the President's conference has yet to meet in its attempt to discover why medical costs have climbed so high, the an­ swer is actually quite evident. AFL-CIO Community Services Depart­ ment Director, Leo Perlis, laid the facts on the line recently when he bluntly accused Electricity Is No Bargain In the wake of continued periodic rate increases that are heaped by the privatelyowned power companies upon the already overburdened consumer of electricity, it is high time for the Federal Government to take a good close look at this thinly-disguised piracy and demand some straight answers from these insatiable giant utilities. Each time the power companies get the word from their research people, lobbyists and other well-placed feelers of the nation's pulse that the time looks right, they soak their captive customers with another increase. And nobody in authority ever says more than a barely audible, completely sterile "boo." Without federal restrictions or even an in­ formal government yardstick by which to evaluate these arbitrary surcharges on an everyday necessity, you and we and everyone who turns on a light at night are forced to organized medicine of "trying to, wreck" the Medicare program. Medicare went into effect at the beginning of 1966. During that year the nation's doc­ tors hiked their fees more than they had in the previous 40 years and hospitals upped their rates more than they had in the pre­ vious 18 years. The U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare has made a number of recommenadtions designed to bring down medical costs by increasing the efficiency of the American medical industry. He includes a call for greater group practice among doc­ tors, Federal aid for training doctors' assist­ ants to do work which doctors need not do personally, the creation of health centers and the modernization of hospitals. To these recommendations we would add another—probably more important than all the rest. That is a new code of ethics for the nation's doctors and hospital adminis­ trators—a code that would place service to the sick and injured at least on an equal footing with the fees charged to patients. pay—and pay—and pay again the next time. We can all approach most other things on a take-it-or-leave-it basis. Electricity we must take on whatever terms it's offered. It can be argued that there are agencies and government departments on var>'ing levels about the country whose declared purpost it is to keep such practices from going too far but too few of them dare come right out and say how far "too far" is. Occasionally someone in public office shows the courage to raise a small voice in the wilderness and point out the facts. Such a man is Senator Lee Metcalf (D. Mont.) whose outspoken book, "Overcharge" (See March 3 issue of LOG) illustrates the power fleecing graphically and offers vivid proph­ ecies of the future unless something is done soon. We can only hope that his fellow leg­ islators will acknowledge the wisdom of his words and act. �( / ! . 1- •>j ;• B Y any reasonable standard of measurement, pub­ lic health care service in the United States is deficient in almost every category. Public health facilities are few, terribly overcrowded and totally inadequate for the nation's needs. Private facilities are also few, and so expensive that they can serve the health needs of only certain segments of the population. In some areas of this vast nation, health services are almost totally lacking. Among doctors, the general practitioner, who has traditionally been, the main line of defense for the health of moderate income people, is rapidly dis­ appearing from the scene. His replacement by spe­ cialists of all sorts may be laudable on technical grounds, but specialists tend to practice only in urban centers, thus leaving large areas of the nation without doctor availablity, and because of the extra training required by specialists their services are usually more expensive than that of general practitioners, making it doubly difficult for people of moderate means to utilize their services. In American hospitals, a veritable "crisis of man­ power" exists. Because of the abysmally low wages which hospitals, both public and private, deem to pay nurses, nurses aides, medical technologists, order­ lies and other workers, these institutions are chroni­ cally understaffed. Life and death situations are often placed in the hands of people who are not truly qualified to undertake such responsibility and will admit it. Because recruitment of personnel is so difficult service is poor, the available staff is harried and overworked, and it is the patients—the sick, weak and helpless, who suffer. If the hospitals are in a state of crisis, American nursing homes, especially those for the elderly, are in a state of disaster. In a nation where the percentage of elderly persons in the general population is rising rapidly, nursing facilities are unbelievably scarce, expensive, poorly run, poorly administered, poorly regulated—and l^cause nursing homes generally pay their workers even less than hospitals—-they are even more poorly staffed. A classic measurement of the quality and suffi­ ciency of a nation's medical facilities is the so-called "infant mortality rate"—the percentage of newborn who survive the first year of life. Based on this vital statistic alone, the quality of U.S. health services can be judged inadequate for a nation of such wealth. With its high infant mortality figures, the United States trails behind most of the industrialized nations of Western Europe and behind many other, less indus­ trialized nations as well. (And this figure is an aver­ age. The infant mortality rate among America's negro citizens is so much higher than the national average that it is far worse than many of the new "emerging" nations.) By far the greatest deficiencies in American public health services stem from lack of facilities and lack of manpower. This has come about through many years of almost total neglect of public health needs on all levels of government—city, state and national. Health and medical care were thought of as a busi­ ness. The product of this business was health—and, as with any other product of business, those who couldn't afford to pay for it just didn't get it. It was this state of affairs that led many labor unions, such as the Seafarers International Union, to set up clinics of their own to help assure their mem­ bers adequate diagnostic facilities when it was needed. Employer contributions to health and welfare funds became a part of many union contracts as another method of providing for the high costs of decent medical service. Although union clinics, health and welfare funds, health insurance and other measures helped alleviate the problem for many, millions of American citizens remained outside this protective umbrella—including the elderly, the poor, the unemployed, etc. Thanks in great measure to vigorous campaigns waged by the American labor movement and other groups for many years, the U.S. has recently begun to take a new look at the health and medical needs of its citizens and how poorly they are being met. Recently-passed Medicare legislation is designed to alleviate the economic burden of adequate medical and nursing care for the elderly. This new realization of the need for ensuring adequate medical care for all Americans will undoubtedly, with the continuing support of American Labor and others, lead to fur­ ther health and medical care legislation. To provide such improved care however, the nation must first solve a two-fold problem—providing suffi­ cient modern health, medical care and nursing home facilities, and seeing to it that there is sufficient welltrained manpower—nurses, nurses aides, orderlies, medical technicians, etc.—to utilize such facilities to the fullest. FACILITIES It is customary to refer to hospital and nursing home facilities in terms of the number of "beds" available per 1,000 persons of the total population. Ehiring the past decade and a half, the number of hospital beds per 1,000 persons has actually declined from its already inadequate level. The population is actually growing much faster than are facilities for serving its health needs. The picture is actually even worse than it at first appears. A relatively larger por­ tion of our increasing population is made up of the elderly—^who quite naturally require more health care than the young. An increasing population also means that the number of people of modest means is also increasing, and this is the group on which the high costs of medical treatment have always brought the most difficulty. In short, the United States has been losing ground for many years in terms of adequate medical facilities and the problem promises to grow much worse in the future. The problem is; How can this shameful trend be reversed? To begin such a reversal, the U.S. Government must harken back to the Preamble to the U.S. Con­ stitution which includes promoting "the General wel­ fare" among the responsibilities of government. Tax monies could not be better spent than in the construc­ tion of modern hospital and nursing facilities. In addition, there are many ways in which the Govern­ ment can spur the growth of medical facilities short of actually constructing them itself. Tax advantages, low cost loans, technical assistance, coordinating assistance and administrative studies, etc., are all tried and proven methods which could be put to use. Above all, the idea that adequate medical care is not a business proposition to be governed by the laws of supply and demand and ability to pay the price must Income a part of general Government policy. Such a popular mandate goes back to the very begin­ nings of our nation, when it was stated clearly in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created • equal and have inalienable rights—including life, , liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To deny Ameri­ can citizens their health is therefore to deny them" these other rights of the nation's most famous and revered document, and the fact that many Ameri-, cans have been denied health in the past is no reason why such a shameful condition should be allowed to continue. HEALTH MANPOWER PHYSICIANS—In recent years the number of physicians in private practice has actually declined' in proportion to the U.S. population. At a time when • the proportion of elderly citizens in the total popula-. tion is on the rise and the aspiration toward higher health standards is on the increase, this is a serious dilemma. The picture would be even worse were itnot for the fact that many of the physicians serving in U.S. hospitals are trained in foreign nations or at the expense of foreign Governments. The fact is that the U.S. does not train nearly enough new physicians to keep up with its needs. To alleviate this serious situation the high costs of medical training—in both money and time—must ' somehow be absorbed or reduced so that many young. people who would like to study medicine but cannot afford the high costs of training could do so. Medical training in the U.S. has traditionally been for the' sons and daughters of the wealthy, and this fradition must be abandoned if we are to have the doctors we, need. Medical school scholarships should be estab­ lished by the public, private and governmental sectors of the nation to make it possible for young people to • begin a career in medicine who could not otherwise afford to do so. To keep pace with the increased enrollments thiswould bring about, more medical training facilities . must be established and more staff procured to train students. Such a goal is not impossible, because other nations have succeeded in training the doctors they * need. Nurses and other hospital workers—^American hos­ pitals and nursing homes are plagued with an extreme inability to get and keep trained nurses and lesser-trained hospital workers. In 1966 there was an esti­ mated shortage of at least 125,000 registered nurses. By 1970 this shortage is expected to grow to over' 300,000, leading to even more dangerously under- ^ staffed wards and operating rooms. Hospital admin­ istrators talk continuously of an immediate, desperate need for nurses. So many untrained and unqualified ' personnel are presently doing nurses' work in hos-. pitals that one hospital administrator recently adr mitted "it would be difficult to even estimate how many positions we have open." This is the fault of the hospitals themselves, because . they are unwilling to provide decent wages, hours and working conditions. The hospitals are in effect asking their workers to subsidize the industry by accepting poor pay, long hours and substandard con-. ditions. A recent survey of hospital workers showed that: • Over 25 percent of registered nurses-were earn­ ing less than $80 per week. • Nearly 30 percent of hospital clerical staffs were earning less than $60 per week. • About 32 percent of nursing aides and practical nurses were earning under $50 per week. • About 40 percent of service workers—laundry and kitchen help and janitorial workers—were earn­ ing less than $1.20 per hour or, on a 40-hour week, less than $43 per week. A survey of nursing homes painted an even more dismal picture. • Registered nurses were averaging just over $90 per week. • Nurses aides were averaging $1.08 per hour. • Maids and porters were averaging $1.09 per hour. • Laundry workers were averaging $1.09 per hour. • In addition, more than one-third of the service and maintenance employees in nursing homes were scheduled for more than 40 hours per week but only one-fifth of these establishments had any provisions for paying overtime. Over 50 percent of private hospital non-clerical and non-professional employees received only six paid holidays or less. Among nursing home employees the overwhelming majority—62 percent—received not a single full-day paid holiday per year. For these reasons, America's private hospitals and nursing homes have been losing workers to other industries at an alarming rate. It it for these reasons also, that trained nurses who do not wish to abandon the area in which they are needed most and can perform the greatest service to mankind, have been organizing to collectively secure the wages, hours and working conditions that will make it possible for them to continue their desperately needed services. For non-professional hospital workers, recent revi­ sions of the minimum wage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act will provide some relief by giving them coverage for the first time. By today's cost of living standards however, the mere minimum wage is still totally inadequate to meet the needs of the vast majority of hospital and nursing home workers, and the hospital industry will continue to lose them to other industries at an unacceptably high rate. More and more of these hospital workers are turn­ ing, to unionization as the only answer to their chronic problems. Although most hospitals continue to fight vigorously against every unionization attempt by their workers, increased unionization will in the long run help them every bit as much as it does the workers themselves. As the workers win better wages and conditions, hospitals and nursing homes will be in a better position to obtain the manpower that will be attracted by a decent wage. This will in turn allow the industry to enga<'e in more and better in-service training and upgrading to vastly improve the quality of service it provides. These then, are the basic problems facing the American health care industry today and some possi­ ble solutions to those problems. The solutions sug­ gested here are not necessarily the only possible avenues of attack on these growing problems. Much more serious study must be given to this area of our economy, and much fresh thinking must be applied. One thing is certain. The growing trend toward poorer and poorer health care for the citizens of the world's richest nation must be reversed. It is incon­ ceivable that this condition be allowed to continue. A critical shortage of skilled nurses, technicians and non-professional personnel exists in the nation's hospitals. The basic cause of the shortage is ..low wages. More and more, nurses, technicians and hospital helpers are unionizing to obtain just compensation for their training and for the long and intense hours they put in every working day. The cost of hospitalization has risen astronomically during recent years because of a combination of circum­ stances. Special care, or hospitalization for an extended period, have become prohibitively expensive for the average wage earner. Ironically, overcrowding and other inadequancies are found more frequently today. �Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG March 17, 1967 Testifies Before House Committee lYOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Meany Urges Congress to Approve 20% Hike In Social Security Benefits Iseafarer's Guide to Better Buying WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany called on Congress to write a new ending to the "grim story" of poverty among millions of elderly Americans subsisting on inadequate social security benefits. Meany told the House Ways ^ & Means Committee that Presi­ especially by the younger genera­ they came up with this figure, liv­ tion of workers, who need them ing costs have risen over 5 percent. dent Johnson's proposals for a most." So the social security poverty 20 percent average benefit hike, standard today isn't even enough Meany stressed, however, that coupled with major improvements for a 'temporary or emergency' it is the elderly retired workers in other sections of the program, period. Yet for millions, it is not "are a long step toward the kind and widows struggling to get by on temporary; it is permanent." of social security system the benefits of $20 a week or less who make up "the great majority of Labor is "most enthusiastic" American people should have." the 22 million Americans now de­ about the President's proposed 59 The Administration hill, he said, percent increase for the 2.5 mil­ would bring the nation closer to pendent upon social security." He spoke of the 5 million el­ lion persons now receiving mini­ the era "in which old age is a promise instead of a peril, in derly persons on the social secu­ mum benefits of $44 a month, which illness or premature death rity benefit rolls—35 percent of Meany said. He strongly supported the pro­ are personal tragedies rather than the total—^who are living below posed three-step increase in the the Social Security Administra­ family catastrophes." taxable wage base—to $10,800 by tion's own definition of poverty. Labor regards the proposed 20 1974. It would bring the system percent rise as "a substantial down "According to that definition, payment" towards a needed 50 Meany noted, "a single worker closer to the social insurance prin­ percent increase, he said. isn't poor if he has an income of ciple on which it started in 1935, Meany spoke and answered $1,500 a year. A couple isn't he said, when the $3,000 ceiling questions for more than an hour poor if they have $1,900 a year covered virtually all wage-earners. He assured the committee that as the first public witness at the coming in. It seems to me that AFL-CIO members are prepared Ways & Means Committee hear­ this is about as poor as you can to "pay their fair share toward a ings. get." "Social security is not just an Even catching up to this poverty better social security system." In the long run, however, fur­ old folks' program," he noted. "It level would allow only 22 cents a ther improvements the AFL-CIO protects the widows and children meal for each person based on a considers necessary should be paid of breadwinners who die. It pro­ Dept. of Agriculture "economy for in part by general revenue tects the younger worker who is food plan," intended for "tempo­ rather than the "regressive" pay­ disabled and those who have de­ rary or emergency use when funds roll tax. pended upon his earnings. These are low." "We are not asking for this are vitally important safeguards "Imagine that," Meany told the that are too often overlooked, committee, "22 cents. And since now," Meany told the committee. "But we will be back." Republicans have proposed an 8 percent increase in social secu­ rity benefits, with an escalator cov­ ering future cost of living in­ creases. "Its inadequacy is appalling," Meany said of the GOP plan. by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative He said labor is not opposed to some form of escalator clause for The SIUNA-affiliated International Union of Petroleum Workers social security benefits. But he are boycotting Standard Oil and Chevron stations throughout stressed that mere adjustment of California. Members of the lUPW along with many Seafarers rates to living costs is not enough. are maintaining informational pickets in front of Standard of "Older Americans are entitled California's main office in downtown San Francisco and at key to do better than just keep pace with the cost of living in a society service stations. The informational pickets are passing out handbills around the hall with a smile a yard where the standard of living is to the public telling of Standard's wide and passing out cigars to steadily rising," he said. refusal to bargain in good faith. honor the arrival of a brand new Bay area shipping continued at baby son. Vince sails as an oiler. Payoffs and sign-ons during this a fast pace this period. The great­ est demand is for Oilers, FWT's period included the Steel Vendor, and Electricians and these jobs are Los Angeles, Jefferson City Vic­ tory, Del Alba, Selma Victory, being snapped up fast. Brother R. Steward, who hails DePaw Victory, Steel Flyer, Cita­ from South Bend, Ind., is a proud del Victory and the Beaver Vic­ man this week. He just received tory. Queens District Attorney Thom­ The Beloit Victory, Mayaguez his full book and is awaiting his as J. Mackell and Local 1070 of certification for a Steward's en­ and Marymar were in transit. Dave "Philadelphia" Archie is the American Federation of State, dorsement. eagerly awaiting the next Chief County and Municipal Employ­ Seattle Steward's job to hit the board. ees, AFL-CIO, made City labor Shipping is still good here for Brother Archie, a member of the history on Jan. 16 when Mackell rated black gang jobs and pros­ SIU since its inception, just got issued the first collective bargainpects for the coming period look his fit for duty slip from the Ma­ ng certificate ever granted by a good for all rated men. rine Hospital and is raring to go. District Attorney's office. Payoffs and sign-ons for the A majority of the employees Wilmington current period included the Yaka, actually close to 100 per cent) Express Virginia, Seattle, White­ The last couple of weeks have of the District Attorney's staff had hall and Anchorage. been slow for shipping with only dined Local 1070 and signed the In transit this period were the five ships in transit. Shipping is Calmhr, Sea mar, Tucson Vict<Hy expected to pick up within the green checkoff cards. Nat Lindenthal, representative and the Cosmos Trader. next few days as the Voung Amer­ Two SIU old timers were on the ica and Mankato Victory are due of District Council 37 of the un­ beach here at this vvriting. Brother to pay off. When jobs did come ion, hailed Mackell as having "led Angelo Z. Deheza, who last sailed up this period, they rarely re­ the way in recognizing majority as Chief Steward on the Mauldin mained on the board for more unions for employees of D.A. offices." Victory, is waiting for the first than one call. steward's job to hit the boards. Walter Jones, last paid off from District Attorneys are elected William McBride, last on the the Enid Victory, has returned officials and their agencies do not Minot Victory as Bosun, is biding from his vacation and is on the come under any Mayoralty execu­ his time until he can take another beach here waiting for the first tive order, such as former Mayor Bosun's job. Angelo and Bill are AB's job to hit the board. Robert F. Wagner's famous Exec­ both 20-year men with the Union. Ed MitcheD is also back from a utive Order No. 49, which estabVincent Lawsin got off the Seat­ short visit at home and ready for ished bargaining rights for City tle for a special reason. He was the first FWT job that comes Up. employees. The Pacific Coast U. Y, District Attys Office Employees Vote For Union The widespread protests, boycotts and picket lines across the U.S. and Canada show the public's deep resentment against high food prices. In one public opinion poll in New York State the majority even said they wanted a Federal stabilization board to regulate food prices. Almost every major city and many smaller towns now have seen spontaneously-organized groups of housewives parading in front of supermarkets. The protests and letters from working people show anger especially towards trading stamps; supermarket lottery games; the fan­ tastic prices of some processed foods, and concealed price increases affected by reductions in contents of packages. At least some working people are getting wise to what's happening and are beginning to figure out how much they really pay for processed foods. "My daughter bought a six-ounce box of Puffed Rice for 45 cents," writes Thomas Lundy. "That's IV2 cents an ounce, or $1.20 a pound. This label I'm sending you shows what they are charging for four sugar buns—69 cents. I have seen bread for 59 cents a loaf." The public also is angry about the current tendency of many food manufacturers to hide price rises simply by giving you less. "In Sep­ tember I purchased two packages of M.C.P. Jam and Jelly Pectin at two for 35 cents," reader Bert Halpin writes. "My wife still had a package bought in June at two for 33 cents. If not for that, we might not have noticed that the old package was three ounces, and the new one two. This is an increase of more than 54 per cent!" This kind of concealed price rise, in fact, is one of the main reasons why consumers wanted the "truth in packaging" bill to include some provision for standardized weights. But this provision was eliminated by Congress. So now you have to be on your guard and not depend on the same brand providing the same net weight each time you buy it. Among many examples cited by consumer spokesmen, one leading brand of instant mashed potatoes kept the same price but reduced its contents three times; manufacturers of paper goods have reduced the count of towels and tissues without announcement; manufacturers of cooking oils reduced contents from a quart (16 ounces) to 14 ounces; contents of frozen vegetables in packages, originally a pound, gradually were cut to 14 ounces, 10 and now even 9. In reality, the food manufacturers are even more responsible than the stores. But the supermarkets are trying hard to dodge their share of the responsibility. If extra services such as check-cashing, carryout boys and night openings were discontinued, retail prices could be brought down 6 to 9 per cent, the President of the National Association of Food Chains commented. But, he said, the public wants these services. Furthermore, he pointed out that supermarket profits are only about 1.3 cents of the dollar you pay for food. This is where they're dodging. It's not their percentage that hurts as much as the money they waste—your money—to achieve their dollar profits. The fact is, supermarkets have joined in the food manufacturers' modern game of pushing at you a host of highly-advertised processed food products whose prices have little relation to their actual value. To a noticeable extent, television advertising, with its ability to com­ mand a huge audience, has made retailers as well as consumers its captives. Any product that can be advertised on television in a dom­ inating way now is able to force its way onto supermarket shelves simply by its ability to develop demand. One result is that modern large supermarkets now carry 8000-9000 items, compared to the 3000 or 4000 that used to be considered a big stock. The proliferation of items, brands and sizes, many only slightly different or merely under different names, has helped to thwart the early promise of supermarkets—that they would reduce the cost of bringing food from farm to consumer. Both business and government officials often argue that this wide varity of brands and items is a benefit to consumers.. In actuality, it has become a major source of shopping confusion and one of the reasons why food prices have gone up in our time more than any other commodity, and why much of the benefit of automation on the farms and in the supermarkets themselves, has been lost to consumers and farmers. When the first supermarket started in the big depression of . the 1930's, in an abandoned garage in Jamaica, New York, it had only pineboard tables with cases cut open so shoppers could serve them­ selves. The original super operated on a retail margin of 10 per cent; that is, it took only 10 cents of the food dollar for all its operating expenses and profit. By the 1940's the supermarket margin had crept up to 18 per cent. Now it is often 21-22 per cent. Cutting down some services, including trading stamps and bingo games which together can take IVi cents of your food dollar, could cut prices. Some stores already have cut out stamps as the result of the recent boycotts and picket lines. But the best boycott you can make is to refuse to buy the processed and ready-to-eat foods priced out of all proportion to their value. Kellogg's already has had to discontinue the costly "Corn Flakes with Bananas" because the public turned thumbs down after a first rush to buy. Also beware of supermarkets and service stations offering bingo and sweepstakes games such as "Bonus Bingo" and "Match and Win". The number of winners is controlled. Some newspapers in the Midwest areas have been full of classified ads from people seeking other people who might have the matching half of a number needed to win a prize. So you can see that your chances of winning even a small prize, let alone $1000, is slight. Meanwhile you can be misled into buying at more expensive stores, and buying costlier products. �Mareh 17, 1967 Defense League Was Long Needed To The Editor: I think the establishment of the Maritime Defense League is one of the best things that the SIU has been connected with in many years. Needless to say such action by the SIU, and by other un­ ions, has been sorely needed since the passage of the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959, which prohibits unions from lending legal aid to their mem­ bers, I wonder how such legisla­ tion was passed, with subse­ quent court decisions upholding and enforcing it, when private corporations are permitted to maintain large legal depart­ ments which enable the com­ panies to acquire other compa­ nies and yet skirt anti-trust laws, to set up their accounting sys­ tem to circumnavigate tax laws, and to acquire monopolies on the marketplace by buying and taking out patents? The passing of the law can be explained by the decidedly pro-business and anti-labor tenor of the Eisen­ hower administration. But it is hard to understand why Federal judges kept on denying the right of unions to provide legal coun­ sel during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Fed­ eral judges, of course, are ap­ pointed for long terms, and, being human, could not be ex­ pected to change mental gears overnight. With the possible exception of medical care, no professional services cost more than legal services. And corporate execu­ tives are in a much better posi­ tion to pay these costs than are working men. Yet, generally the law says that corporate exec­ utives are entitled to legal as­ sistance from their companies while union members are not entitled to the same services from their unions. Well, the SIU has found a way around this unjust law, by helping to found and to finance the Maritime Defense League. Let's all get behind the Mari­ time Defense League, for it is a great step forward. Shepard Wren Seafarer Lauds Fine Skipper To The Editor: I know that all my fellow crew members on the S.S. Inger (Reynolds Metal) have found Captain Larry Dyre to be a fair and efficient skipper. I want my shipmates to know that he is that and so much more—I mean I want them to know of his kindness and thoughtfulness to a member of the crew who needed help. During my illness on board ship from December 16 to Jan­ uary 26, Captain Dyre did everything he possibly could on . my behalf. TTierefore, I say Hats Off to such a fine captain and fair man. Cecil N. Lewis <I> SIU Would Be Union for Him To The Editor: I just want to say I enjoy the Logs you send me. I was SEAFARERS never a member of the SIU, but I would be proud to be one. Your organization is doing its share to preserve our Merchant •Fleet, and to make our Mer­ chant Marine tops in the world again. I first went to sea in 1943 as a Messman. Then I went into the Coast Guard and sailed on cutters until after World War II. I did some more sailing. My last job was in 1952, on a tug out of Brooklyn. I was bom and raised in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge section, but for family reasons I now live in North Carolina. I love the sea and would be lying if I didn't miss it. That's why I enjoy your publication and hope you will continue to send it to me. I don't sail now, but I have a validated certificate for OS. I like to build ship models be­ cause it keeps me as close as possible to the thing I like to do. In closing I would like to say that I hope the SIU will continue to fight for a modern Merchant Marine. If I ever de­ cide to ship out again I would be proud to be an active mem­ ber of the SIU. A1 Kaurin — — Seagoing Smokers Shouldn't Suffer To The Editor: At the last shipboard meet­ ing aboard the S.k Commador a motion was made and sec­ onded that concerned the dis­ criminating order of no smoking on the bridge. While other seagoing outfits are permitted to send up a smoke screen that could put some Indian tribes to shame, the SIU sailor hears that old re­ frain which prevails on most of our contracted ships—"Sorry Joe, no fume on the bridge." This outmoded order not only should be abolished but also put in print at the next meeting of the Contract Committee. Thank you and smooth sailing. Eddie Kresz Seafaring Steward Honored by Crew To The Editor: We, the crew of the Linfield Victory (Alcoa), who are now returning from the Viet Nam run, would like this letter pub­ lished on behalf of our most wonderful Steward, William "Andy" Anderson. TTiis brother gives unselfishly of his time to see that this vessel is rated as one of the best feeders in the SIU. It is not unusual to have ice cream four and five times a week, twice a day. We, the crew of the Linfield Victory, think so highly of this brother that we have, without his knowledge, collected a fund so that we may show our true feelings. We intend to buy him an engraved watch. "Whitey" Duff LOG Page Eleven Five on Bocalmed Sailing Vessel Saved by SlU^Crewed Del Mundo Ilie sharp eyes of Seaferer James H, Loe sayed five ^ople,^^^ a young mother and her baby, from perishing on the high seas. The incident was reported to the Log by the Del Mundo Ship!s Delegate, Joseph N. Powers, Brother Loe, an AB, was on watch on C^stmas Eve aboard the Del Mundo (Del­ ta), which was bound for itouth America had had just crossed the Tropic of Cancer into the '-P Tropics. At about 1:00 p.m. Brother Loe sighted an object on the horizon. Using binocu­ lars he was able to see it was a small vessel. It was not mov­ ing and was raising and lower­ ing what seemed to Loe tO' be a red sail. Realizing the boat was in The Albatross is sighted by Seafarer James Loe. The five distress, he reported his sight­ persons aboard the stricken vessel, including a mother and ing to the officer on watch. her infant son, had not eaten for five days when help came. Second Mate E. J. George. Mr. George, in turn; notified the Captain, M. L. Leger, who im­ mediately went to the bridge and took over operations. Maneuvering closer to the little vessel, she was seen through binoculars to be raising and lowering an Upside-down British ensign as a signal of distress. It was the inverted Union Jack that Brother Loe had at first taken to be a red sail. As the Master guided the iS' Del Mundo still closer, two men jumped from the small Captain Leger of-^e^Albatross and a crew member jumped boat into a rubberiife raft and intp a rubber raft and paddled alongside the Del Miindd as paddled alongside the Del Mundo. They shouted to Cap­ the ship maneuvered closer, shouting to the ship for aid. tain Leger that thej^had run out of food five days before and had not eaten since, and asked if the ship could help them. Captain Leger ordered the two men helped aboard the Del Mundo. One of them iden­ tified himself as the Captain of the Albatross, Barry Goddard. Captain Leger and Stew­ ard Joseph N. Powers, who is also SIU Ship's Delegate, at­ tended to getting the needed food and supplies. Crew mem­ bers carried everything on deck, The Del Mundo's crew members lower food and supplies Into including 350 pounds of food, the Albatross's pontoon raft. Besides necessary food and and lowered the stores into the supplies, crew members gave cigarettes, candy and potables. rubber raft. The Albatross is an auxiliary motor yacht of 24 tons, 45 feet long and having an 18-foot beam. Registered in London, she is "a very fine looking and well-kept vessel," according to the report sent by Brother Powers. Bound for Antigua Captain Goddard, who owns the boat, had sailed from Casa­ blanca with his wif6 and oneyear-old imant son and hvp crew members. They were The bearded captain of the Albatross, Barry Goddard, is bound for the island of Antigua flanked by Joseph Powers (left). Steward and SIU Ship's in the West Indies, When the vessel was sighted by Brother Delegate, and Del Mundo's Chief Officer, George J. Stauter. Loe, they had been at sea for 40 days and were about 700 transferred to the Albatross, with no success. miles from their destination. and as he was leaving to board Besides the necessary food The little vessel had been be­ and supplies, Captain Goddard his own vessel. Captain God­ calmed for two weeks, causing was given cigarettes, candy and dard thanked the crew of the an unestimated delay in her Del Mundo for their kindness potables by some of the crew voyage. When they realized and the gifts and said: "Now members and .oflicers of the that their food supply was r^ I really believe there is a Santa \DeL^hdd./': • ning out. Captain Goddard and After the supplies had been Claus." i - his crew tried to catch fish, but ' V V" �Page Twelve SEAFARERS Mareh 17, 1967 LOG The Del Norte (Delta) is due in Rio de Janeiro tomorrow, March 18, due in Buenos Aires on Jimmey Hamiltmi Joseph Carron March 25, due north in Rio de Janeiro on April 5, due Caracao April 12, due in Houston April Please get in touch with Tim Get in touch with the law firm 16, and due in New Orleans to payoff April 19. Ship's Delegate Ruben Belletty reports that E. R. of Newton B. Schwartz at your McCarthy, Box 142, RED 2, 'TBuck" Solomon was hospitalearliest convenience. The address Reeds Ferry, New Hampshire, as Del Aires (Delta) Meeting ates the good job that Brother ized in the port of Buenos Aires. is 500 Branard at Garrott, Hous­ soon as you can. Chairman Nils Eric Grinberg was Scott did during the last two ton, Tex. 77006. Phone JA 8The ship picked up one repatri­ elected new Ship's months." Brother Rosoff also re­ 2863. ated seaman, Lee Smith, in Mon­ Charles E. Switzer Delegate. The ported that the Chief Steward is tevideo, and another, Joe Riley, Please contact Jack Lynch, crew gave the pre­ very cooperative, supplying plenty in the port of Rio de Janeiro. vious Delegate a of boiled eggs, tuna fish, salmon Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Grover C. Turner Both repatriated seamen were Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif. vote of thanks for and sardines at night. Two income tax return checks given ten dollars each from the 94105. He has an income tax "a good job well are being held for you by Jack done." The dele­ return check for you. Ship's Fund. "Buck" Solomon was Kim R. MacConnel, Meeting Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, gates from each given $50 from 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, of the three de­ Secretary aboard the Vantage Calif. 94105. the Ship's Fund Dominic J. Fuschello Progress (Pioneer partments, writes when he left the Tolentino Please contact Mrs. Charles Maritime) reports Meeting Secretary vessel to enter the Slater, 1854 Annunciation St., that a letter of Thomas E. Tucker New Orleans, La. 70130. Phone hospital in Buenos Alf Tolentino, gave the same won­ commendation derful report: "Everything is run­ An income tax return check is 522-4318. Aires. At the end from the Master being held by Jack Lynch, Room ning smoothly and there are no of his report, re­ beefs." Each crew member on ^ of the ship was 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison corded by Meet­ Voyage 10 will be given a safety mailed to SIU St., San Francisco, Calif. 94105. Frank Holland headquarters that ing Secretary Bill award by the company, it was an­ Please contact Mrs. Charles — praised an act of Kaiser, Brother nounced during the good and wel­ Slater as soon as possible at 1854 riailahgn Frank Kumiego extraordinary Belletty said that fare portion of the meeting. Frisinga Annunciation St., New Orleans, courage by Broth­ Please contact Mrs. Charles La. 70130. Phone 522-4318. he wished to "thank all for their er Vincent Louis Frisinga. Ship's Slater, 1854 Annunciation, New help in making the Ship's Dele­ ^ Meeting Secretary S. Escobar Delegate Edgar Mitchel reported Orleans, La. Phone 522-4318. gate job an easy one," He also that the crew will clean its quarters Thaddeus J. Loboda gave a "vote of thanks to the men reports that Brother C. Goidts was before the pay-off, eight days after Please contact your sister, Mar­ elected Ship's in the Bakery, in the Galley, and BiUHart ion, at Duplex Building, first floor Delegate of the the meeting. During the good and in the Pantry for doing a real Please contact Carl Wayne, 25 apt., 145 E. Allegheny Ave., Phila­ Western Clipper welfare portion of the meeting, good job." During the meeting, South St., New York, N.Y. 10004, delphia, Pa. 19134, in regard to a presided over by Meeting Chair­ (Western Agen­ presided over by Meeting Chair­ as soon as possible. legal matter that requires your cy). During the man Patrick Conley, it was re­ man Robert CaUaban, Movie Di­ ported that the problem of dishes signature. good and welfare rector Maurice Kramer reported portion of the and utensils in the crew's messhall that 15 pictures had been ordered Stefan Goscinski had abated since the issue was shipboard meet­ from Houston. It was agreed that Jack Lynch is holding your in­ John Seaman brought up at the last meeting. ing presided over if the ship is laid up for repairs come tax return check. Contact Please get in touch with Mrs. The arrival pool was won by by Meeting Chair­ that the projector along with the Goidts Bruce Churchman for Yokohama. him at Room 201, SUP Building, Charles Slater at 1854 Annuncia­ man Fred Gentry, Movie Fund of $605.85 will be An arrival pool for San Francisco 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, tion St., New Orleans, La. 70130, put in the care of Treasurer Bin the crew resolved not to leave is under way. Calif. 94105. as soon as possible. Phone 522Kaiser. During the good and wel­ dirty clothes in the laundry room 4318. —— fare portion of the shipboard and not to enter the messroom un­ William Sharp meeting. Brother Nick Pizzuto less properly dressed. A fire broke out in the hold of warned his fellow Seafarers about Please contact Mrs. Charles Edwin S. La Plante the Oceanic Cloud (Oceanic Ore sticking their heads out through Please contact your wife, Mary, Carriers) while Slater, 1854 Annunciation St., port holes when the ship is dock­ Brother Nick Sabin was elected the cargo was be­ New Orleans, La. 70130. Phone 508 Willard St., Houston, Texas ing or undocking. "If a line parts," to serve for the next two months 77006, as soon as possible. ing unloaded in 522-4318. he said, "one is in danger of los­ as Ship's Delegate Viet Nam. The ing his head." on the Floridian Log received a re­ (South Atlantic port of the mis­ and Caribbean). hap from crew The crew of the Del Rio (Delta) At a meeting pre­ member Carlos elected a new Ship's Delegate, sided over by Sy. According to N. G. Savoie, re­ Meeting Chair­ Brother Sy, the ports Meeting man Anthony C. fire occurred at Secretary Robert Aronica, Mason 2316 (11:16 p.m.) on Jan. 16. At Jimmy Cheatham, bom Decem­ Marvin Robinson, Jr., born De­ Merrift. At a R. Scott resigned the time, the night crew of Ameri­ ber 15, 1966, to the Jim D. Cheat- cember 6, 1966, to the Marvin Sabin meeting presided as old Ship's Del­ can soldiers were in the process hams, New Madrid, Mo. Robinsons, Mobile, Ala. over by Meeting egate. Meeting Secretary S. Rosofl of unloading the Army cargo in ^ Chairman E. S. writes: "The entire crew appreci- the port of Newport, Saigon. John Charles Steeber, Jr., born Harris, crew Charles Moore, bom Febmary December 21, 1966, to the John 8, 1967, to the Charles C. Moores, members voiced C. Steebers, Irvington, N. J. Jacksonville, Fla. some dissatisfacLifeboat Class No, 171 Weighs Anchor Harris about the way the ship's laundry was being done. Melondie Lcmmalds, bom Jan­ Theresa Axllne, bom Septem­ The crew was requested by the uary 10, 1967, to the Peter Lou- ber 20, 1964, to the Leroy AxStewards to bring coffee mugs and makis, Tampa, Florida. lines, Thompsonville, Mich. water glasses back to the pantry. They were also asked to bring read books back to the library. They Flora Duming, bom January Todd William Charters, bom also decided that no one would 13, 1967, to the Ivan A. Durnings, November 6, 1965, to the Robert allow natives inside the messroom New Philadelphia, Ohio. Charters, Frankfort, Mich. or quarters. <1> —^i>— <I> <I> 4^ .1. ?;• Brother Frank Feld was elected new Ship's Delegate aboard the Hattiesbuig Vic­ tory (Alcoa), after his predecessor, Charies M. Bean, requested that a replacement be named. Brother ^ Bean's last act as •I Ship's Delegate Guard all repair lists. Following this up, the new Dele­ gate requested that each depart­ ment delegate make up a new repair list for the current voyage. Jack Guard was elected Secretary Reporter. Roy Evan Todd, born Decem­ ber 24, 1966, to the Ralph K. Todds, Ovett, Miss. Patricia Ann Dougherty, bom Febmary 3, 1967, to the Ralph Doughertys, New Orleans, La. Denise Ann Froloff, bom Feb­ ruary 5, 1967, to the John Froloffs, Jersey City, N. J. Alexis Velez, born Febmary 11, 1967, to the Porfirio Velezs, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. —i Ellen Gilmore, bom January 22, 1967, to the James Gilmores, Blackwood, N. J. This group of graduates of the SlU's Lifeboat School have completed the 10-day course that will lead to endorsement as Lifeboatmen. In the front row (l-r) are: Robert DeTempo, Ernest Oxendine, Ronand Gaffrie and Jose Rodriguez. In the middle row (l-r) are: Frank Morongello, Alphonse Bambase, Angel Rodriguez and James Tucker. Standing (l-r) are: Alfred Joaquin, Vaino Hakkarainen, Frank Noble, Jim Kennedy and school instructor Ami F'ornsson. 4/ Roy James Ebersole, born Jan­ uary 23, 1967, to the Lester Ebersoles. Union City, N. J. Terry Huntley, born December 20, 1966, to the Everett D. Huntleys, Bronx, New York. <|> Shane Brent O'Brien, born De­ cember 12, 1966, to the George E. O'Briens, Springfield, La. <|> Jeffrey Bruce Day, bom No­ vember 5, 1965, to the Alfready Days, Mobile, Alabama. ^ Walter DeDlos, born December 11, 1966, to the Fidel V. DeDios, San Jose, Califomia. �March 17, 1967 SEAFARERS FINAL DEPARTURES Adolph Martin Bellande, 45: Brother Bellande died of pulmo­ nary complica­ tions brought on by Hodgkin's Dis­ ease. He passed away in the Vet­ erans Administra­ tion Hospital in New Orleans. Previously, he had sailed in the Deck Department. He joined the SIU in his native city of New Or­ leans in 1947. He was a WW II veteran of the Navy. Raymond T. McGrane, 56: Brother McGrane died of a cerebral hemorrage. A resident of Brooklyn, New York City, he died in St. John's Hospital, New York. A tugboatman, he was em­ ployed by the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad as a Floatman. He worked for Erie since 1934. He is survived by his wife, Anna, and a son, Raymond. Emiie J. Stevens, 59: Brother Stevens died of heart failure in the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans. He sailed in the Steward Depart­ ment, and was a member of the SIU since 1951. He joined the Union in the city of his birth. New Orleans. Married, he resided in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Betty. Leonard G. Kropp, 63: Brother Kropp passed away at the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, New York City. Bom near New York City, in Oyster Bay, N.Y., he spent most of his life in New York. He resided in New York's Borough of Queens, and joined the SIU in New York. He sailed in the Deck Department, as an AB. He was a WWI veteran of the Navy. Single, Brother Kropp is survived by a brother, Rupert Kropp of New York. Honorio B. Gonzales, 57: Brother Gonzales suffered a heart attack aboard the Del Sud (Delta), while the ship was tied up at the G a 1V e s Street Wharf in New Orleans. A stew­ ard, Brother Gon­ zales had been sailing for over 25 years. Born in the Phillipines, he resided in New Orleans, He is sur­ vived by his wife, Magdalen, and four children. ^ Florencio Letie, 66: Pneumonia claimed the life of Brother Letie. He died in Bos­ ton City Hospital, after an illness of several days. A resident of Dor­ chester, Mass., he sailed out of Bos­ ton. A member of the Steward Department, he had a rating as Cook-Baker. Mar­ ried, Brother Letie was bom in Portugal and was a U.S. citizen. He joined the SIU in 1947, in the port of Boston. James Edgar Johnson, 58: Brother Johnson died of a heart attack while aboard the Nori n a (Marine Corp.). while sail­ ing the Azores. Brother Johnson sailed in the En­ gine Department as both an Oiler and an FWT. Born in Alabama, he was a resi­ dent of Port Arthur, Tex. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Marie Myers of Port Arthur, and a son, James Carroll Johnson of Houston. Journey's End A Seafarer who had spent most of his life sailing was buried at sea recently. Bosun John McLemore, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack aboard the Lucile Bloomfield on January 22. His family requested a burial at sea. After Captain Elsensohn conducted an Episcopal burial service all hands were led in the Lord's Prayer. After a minute of silence for the repose of his soul, Brother McLemore's body was committed to the deep in the Philippine Sea. Page Thirteen LOG Seafarer Knee-Deep in Viet War As He Plies South China Sea in Tug Seafarer Howard L. Thompson, 56, known to most of his fellow Seafarers as "Tommy" Thompson, had the unique experience of spending five solid months in Viet Nam. Working as a deep sea tugboatman, he got a chance to get to know Viet Nam, its people and its waters. In the fall of 1965 while he ^ the rickshaw boy grins at you, you bish they can pick up. Everyone was working for the SIU Inland know you've paid him enough," in the refugee camp was dressed Boatmen's Union contracted Thompson told the Log wryly. in rags, but then," he added, Gulf-Atlantic Towing Co., he vol­ Commenting further on prices in "that's all you need in that unteered to work for a year aboard Saigon, he said: "There are two climate." He explained that aboard a deep sea tug in Vietnamese prices for everything—one for the H. G. Williams he himself waters. Americans and one for Vietna­ wore only a pair of bathing trunks.He soon found himself aboard mese." Needless to say, the Amer­ In Qui Nhon, unlike in Saigon, the Gulf-Atlantic's M/V H. G. ican pays the higher price. the war is close at hand. Fight­ Williams, a 150Nevertheless, it is a pleasure to er-bombers and artillery pound foot long Diesel- go walking the streets. Seafarer powered vessel. Thompson said, as there are street away at Viet Cong strongholds in At the beginning vendors everywhere, and they sell the surrounding hills. The hills of her career, the everything from toothpaste to are close to the city. "You hear H. G. Williams cameras. The toothpaste and other the blasting in the hills all the was an Army toiletries and amenities are Ameri­ time," says Brother Thompson. steam tug. When can, while most of the small manu­ Thompson told the Log that he Gulf-Atlantic ac­ factured goods are Japanese. never saw a war casualty in Qui Thompson quired the vessel, Nhon. He surmised that the native "There might be poverty in the villagers receive medical attention she was converted to Diesel." " Brother Thompson capital area, but I didn't see any," near their hillside homes, while served as a Messman during the said Brother Thompson. However, wounded American soldiers are five months he was aboard the ves­ he admits, "I might not have been sent directly to military hospitals. in the interior to see it." sel. After a year in Viet Nam, The boat plied the waters of Choked with Mud Brother Thompson flew back to the South China Sea, towing Qui Nhon, however, is an en­ the States last April. barges full of military cargo from tirely different story. Brother Singapore and Saigon to Camranh Thompson's five months in Viet Brother Howard Thompson first Bay and Qui Nhon. Nam were during the rainy season, went to sea at the age of 17. He Camranh Bay, now a large port. and the streets of that northern Army has*? and staging area, has port were choked with mud the en­ then worked for a federal agency, become important only since the tire time he was there. "The mud the Lighthouse Department of the vast American build-up in Viet stuck like glue," and it made every­ Department of Commerce, that Nam. It is about 200 miles north thing seem drab. has subsequently been eliminated. of Saieon, and about 100 miles The many refugees living in It maintained lighthouses, light south of the port of Qui Nhon in northern South Viet Nam. It is Qui Nhon made a deep impression boats, and planted and maintained about 575 miles across the open on Brother Thompson. "ITiey live buoys. These functions are now sea from the seaport of Singapore in cardboard boxes," he said, "or to Camranh Bay. Singapore, the in shelters made out of any rub­ performed by the Coast Guard. largest seaport in the area, is a British colony on a small island off the southern end of the Malay Peninsula. Though often in Camranh Bay, Checks are being held at SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., the crew of the H. G. Williams Brooklyn, N. Y., for the Seafarers listed below for money due was not allowed ashore there. The them on the vessels shown. Men whose names are listed should only ports where they were per­ get in touch with Union headquarters as soon as possible. mitted ashore in Viet Nam were Saigon and Qui Nhon. Saigon, Claim Ship Name says Brother Thompson, was by Hercules Victory Disputed overtime Edward Jensen far the better port. Hercules Victory Disputed overtime Robert Smith One day's wages "In Saigon," he said, "no one James R. Boone Natalie One day's wages looks as if they were hurting." Frank G. Valerie Natalie Disputed overtime Thompson, who hails from Penn Carrier Earl H. Beamer Disputed overtime Charleston, S.C., like many other Transwestern Calvin Smith Disputed overtime Transwestem Southerners, likes to talk and pep­ Daniel McLaren Disputed overtime Transwestern pers his speech with homey simClyde Greeson Transportation Thomas E. Hanson Valient Hope ilies. Continuing to talk about the Transportation Valient Hope Donald Kershaw people of Saigon, he said, "They Lodging Warren Weiss Niagara are as full of ticks and as fat as Seatrain New York Disputed Lodging James Gleason butterballs. They were all fatter Seatrain New York Disputed Lodging Fred Patterson than I am." Lodging Kent Joseph L. Chapeau The city of Saigon seems un­ Lodging Kent Cyril Gauthier touched by the war, Thompson Lodging Sea Pioneer Andrew Levris said, except for the presence of Standby wages Midlake I J. Walsh large numbers of American sol­ Standby wages Midlake i D. Shattuck diers. Many of them are out of Wages I Carlos Ruiz Bonanza , uniform, allowable under current Wages i William L. Rohinson Bonanza Army regulations, but they stick Transportation I Edgar Lee Faison Alcoa Master out like sore thumbs. "They are all Transportation Alcoa Master I Bobby V. Carter waiting for the day when they'll Transportation Alcoa Master I David J. Flynn go home and get discharged," Retroactive wages Rambam G. Bertrand Brother Thompson says. Retroactive wages Rambam J. Rose Rickshaws In Use Retroactive wages Rambam C. Cummings Retroactive wages Rambam A. Samawi Warned about the danger of Retroactive wages Rambam J. Smith eating local food or drinking Retroactive wages Rambam L. Childress water, the American in Saigon is Retroactive wages Rambam D. Jus Tian unable to patronize any refresh­ Retroactive wages Rambam R. Cantu ment spot except to drink beer in Retroactive wages Rambam i J. Saunders the numerous bars. Brother Retroactive wages E. M. McCay Rambam Thompson's favorite recreation in Unclaimed wages Western Hunter Ian O. Robertson Saigon was walking the city's Seatrain San Juan Unclaimed wages Ruben G. Ruttkay thronging streets. "Ninety per Seatrain San Juan Unclaimed wages Roy L. Frank cent of the transportation in Sai­ Seatrain San Juan Unclaimed wages I Neil Napolitano gon is by rickshaw," he said, and Overtime Young America I Louis Eggleston he often traveled by that method when his feet began to tire. "If Money Due �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG ROBERT D. CONRAD (Maritime Op­ erations), February 26—Chairman G. B. Gapac; Secretary, L. A. Lamphere. Brother Steven Mooney was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Some disputed OT in deck department. Awaiting clari­ fication of OT for work done in scienti­ fic spaces, i.e. painting and chipping. Also 4-8 watch tieing up before 8 A.M. Schedule of Membership SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Apr. 11—2:30 p.m. Mobile Apr. 12—^2:30 p.m. Wflmlngton .Mar. 20—^2:00 p.m. San Francisco Mar. 22—2:00 p.m. Seatfle Mar. 24—2:00 p.m. New York .. Apr. 3—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . Apr. 4—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ... Apr. 5—2:30 p.m. Detroit Apr. 14—2:30 p.m. Houston Apr. 10—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Apr. Alpena Apr. Buffalo Apr. Chicago ... .Apr. Oeveland .. .Apr. Duluth Apr. Frankford .. Apr. 3—2:00 p.m. 3—7:00 p.m. 3—7:00 p.m. 3—1:00 p.m. 3—^7:00 p.m. 3—7:00 p.m. 3—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ... .Apr. 11—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Apr. Buffalo Apr. ' Duluth Apr. Cleveland .. .Apr. Toledo Apr. Detroit Apr. Milwaukee .. Apr. 13—^7:30 p.m. 12—^7:30 p.m. 14—7:30 p.m. 14—7:30 p.m. 14—7:30 p.m. 10—7:30 p.m. 10—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Apr. 11—5:00 p.m. Mobile Apr. 12—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Apr. 4—5:00p.m. Baltimore Qicensed and unlicensed) Apr.. 5—5:00 p.m. Norfjdk .... Apr. 5—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Houston Apr. 10—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Apr. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Apr. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Apr. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Apr. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. COEUR O'ALENB VICTORY (Victory Carriers). February 3—Chairman "T. H. Holt; Secretary, Johnny W. Givens. No beefs reported by department delegates. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Apr. 11—7:00 p.m. Mobile Apr. 12—7:00 p.m. New Yorit ..Apr. 3—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Apr. 4—7:00p.m. Baltimore .. • Apr. 5—7:00 p.m. ^Houston .. .Apr. 10—7:00 p.m. tHeetinr held at Labor Temple, Sanlt Ste. Marie, Mich. * Meetinx held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. Dil^CTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Ballimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DIGEST of SIU MEETINGS LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), January 28—Chairman, Ralph H. Smith; Secre­ tary. Thomas Thompson. Brother Delmer Craig was re-elect^ to serve as ship's delegate. Crew requested to donate fifty cents to ship's fund. TRANSWESTERN (Hudson Water­ ways), February 6—Chairman, T. Cummings; Secretary. F. Fletcher. $2.02 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Brother Ruel N. Lawrence was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ship to be fumigated on re­ turn to States. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian) January 22—Chairman, Fred Shaia; Secretajy, Elliott Gorum. $27.40 in ship's fund. Motion made to send wire to Union asking them to contact the Company and autho­ rize the Captain to allow draws on week­ end OT. It was also suggested that this week-end OT be included in the contract by negotiating committee. Motion that all draws be given in American money and discontinue issuing travelers checks. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for the good food and service. CALMAR (Calmar). February 5— Chairman. E. Hogge; Secretary. V. Doug­ las. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother J. Corder was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion about getting better grade of food. Motion made to have all B and C men get off as per contract. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfleld). January 26—Chairman. Heacok ; Secre­ tary, McGravie. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Brother McGravie was elected to serve as ship's delegate. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers). February 3—Chairman, T. H. Holt; Secretary W. Givens. Crewmembers were requested to keep the mess hall clean. VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY,'N.J. .99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. NORFOLK, Va Tel. 529-7546 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pioneer). January 31—Chairman. Patrick Conley; Secretary. K. R. MacConnel. $10.00 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate stated that there would be no payoff until the patrol­ man boards vessel and ship is cleared for payoff. Motion made that a letter of Com­ mendation for~Vincent Louis Frizinga. PB 30414 is mailed with reconunendations to headquarters from Yokohama. Japan. Request for clarification on B and C card shipping time from patrolman in San Francisco, before payoff in Long Beach. No patrolman met ship in Yokohama because of greater problems aboard an­ other ship in Yakuska. Ship's delegate O.K.'d it with patrolman upon arrival though. HATTIESBURG .VICTORY (Alcoa), January 17—Chairman, Robert A. Kongelbak; Secretary. R. H. Simpson. Brother Frank Feld was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ship sailed short one oiler and one messman. ASBURY VICTORY (Bulk Transport). February 5—Chairman. C. D. Anderson ; Secretary. J. Doyle. Motion made to have the Union send ballots to all members on ships, in order to be able to vote in all elections. No SEAFARERS LOGS re­ ceived this trip. Mail service is very poor. March 17, 1967 LINFIELD VICTORY (Alcoa), Febru­ ary B—Chairman, T. J. White; S«retary, D. Waskie. Crewmembers were asked to observe safety rules and to leave rooms clean at payoff. Request made that Earl Shepard meet ship if at ail possible. Vote of thanks to the steward department particularly the chief cook for an excellent job. The crew thanked the captain, chief mate and steward for a great Christmas party. One man hospitalized in Cochin. DEL MONTE (Delta), February 4— Chairman. Wm. Parker; Secretary, A. G. Espeneda. Ship's delegate report^ that everything is in good order and no beefs were reported by department delegates. One man missed ship in Paranagua, Brazil. $2.00 in ship's fund. Crewmembers recommended a 20-year bust out for retirement. 12 years sea time or 20 years with the Union, regardless of age. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's delegate and the department delegates for a job well done. DEL MAR (DelU), February 12— Chairman. W. Whalen; Secretary. V. Alford. Jr. Brother Joe McLaren was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ves­ sel won the yearly Safety Award for passenger ships. $6.90 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Everything is running smoothly. LINFIELD VICTORY (Alcoa) December 17—Chairman, 'T. S. Kline;. Jecretary, R. A. Domboski. Brother R. "Whitey" Duff was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. No beefs reported by department delegates. LYNN VICTORY (Victory Carriers), January 22—Chairman, Wm. McDennott; Secretary. Matt Guidera. Brother Matt Guidera was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. DEL SUD (Delta). January 28—Chair­ man. Mike Dunn; Secretary. William P. Folse. No beefs reported by department delegates. All disputed OT was settled. Motion made for pension after 20 years in Union, fifteen years seatime. Not old age pension. Brother Mike Dunn was elected to serve as ship's delegate. TOLABOB DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boycott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) <t> Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) <I> Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) <|> FAIRISLE (Pan Oceanic), January 28 —Chairman. FYed Olson; Secretary. Ira Brown. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother John DeCulty was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Jamestown SterUng Corp. (United Furniture Workers) TRANSNORTHERN (Hudson Water­ ways). January 29—Chairman. Horace Mobley; Secretary, Boyd H. Amsberry. Brother Mobley was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) MT. WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), January 22—Chairman. G. Wile; Secre­ tary. R. Schemm. Ship's delegate re­ ported that there will be no payoff in Pearl Harbor. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. It was suggested that the ship have at least six months stores aboard before leaving Hawaii. DEL RIO (Delta). January 22—Chair­ man. E. S. Harris; Secretary. Robert Merritt. $30.10 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother N. J. Savoie was elected to serve as ship's delegate. OCEANIC CLOUD (Trans-World), January 2—Chairman. W. Nesta; Secre­ tary. T. Densemore. Discussion held about 20-year retirement—or 20 years in Union —no matter what age. Bmf in deck de­ partment regarding chief mate. Every­ thing running smoothly in steward de­ partment. JOPLIN VICTORY (Marine Carriers), January 22—Chairman. Joh Boldizar; Secretary. Joe Biiloto. Three men hospi­ talized in Korea. Some dispute^ OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward and his cooks for their efforts in obtaining fresh provisions. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Janu­ ary 16—Chairman, L. A. Williams; Sec. retary, J. Nudsen. Brother L. T. Mar­ shall was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. No beefs reported by department delegates. RIDGEFIELD VICTORY (Columbia), February 5—Chairman. F. N. Mainwerth; Secretary. C. J. Beck. Ship's delegate reported that there were no beefs and that everything is running smoothly. Motion was made that American foods be put on board, stateside. Also that when ship arrives in foreign ports it should b< stored with fresh foods, etc. KNOW YOUR RI FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adnrinistered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the conti^cts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Batteiy Place, Suite 1930. New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port jsgent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive ^ard of the Union. The Ebcecutive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. UNFlliR PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circunwtances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should c^tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings. they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard emplojrment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employersr Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themseives, tbeir families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entireiy voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitational right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should Immediately notify SIU President Panl Hall at headqnartcrs by certified mail, retnm receipt reqnested. ^ —— Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statier Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) ^ Di Giorgio Fruit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) i "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) —if— R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) ^ Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) —if— Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio PereUI Minettl & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cdlars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guastl, Calwa, F. I., Trihuno Vermonfli, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R> Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) �March 17, 1967 HISTORIC SEA DISASTERS w HEN people think of ship disasters that have claimed many lives, they usually picture a ves­ sel burning or foundering far out at sea— alone, far from shore and far from any possible aid or assistance. This is not necessarily the case however. Many of the worst ship disasters of all time have taken place in supposedly "safe" waters, in protected bays and harbors, navigable rivers, or within shouting distance of shore. On April 27, 1865, for instance, a boiler explosion aboard the steamboat Sultana claimed 1,450 lives— right in the middle of the Mississippi river not far from Memphis, Tennessee. This was almost as many casualties as in the famous Titanic sinking that oc­ curred far out at sea. On June 15, 1904, the excursion steamer General Slocum burned right in New York harbor with a loss of 1,021 lives. July 24, 1915, marked the capsizing of the Great Lakes excursion steamer Eastland in the Chicago River that claimed 812. Just a year earlier the Empress of Ireland sank following a collision in the St. Lawrence River and 1,024 lives were snuffed out. In many vrays these disasters were even more tragic than those that have taken place far out at sea. The tragedies of these vessels unfolded in clear sight of watchers on shore, who were for the most part still powerless to lend any kind of assistance. For those aboard the stricken vessels, shore and safety were also clearly in view—^yet they might have been a mil­ lion miles away. They still had to meet their fate alone and largely unaided,: Jf . The "BerUn" The sense of helplessness and frustration that strikes both victims and rescuers alike on such occa­ sions is exemplified in the wreck of the passenger steamer Berlin in 1907. Near dawn on the morning of Thursday, February 21, 1907, the Berlin had almost completed her regu­ lar 110-mile trip across the North Sea from Harwich, England to the village of Hoek van Holland (Hook of Holland), where a boat-train had already arrived and was waiting for the steamer's passengers. In all, the Berlin carried over 143 passengers and crewmen. It had been an extremely rough but otherwise uneventful crossing. A heayy north-westerly gale lashed the North Sea, dashing rain, hail and snow against the Dutch coast. But the Berlin had weathered the storm well and was now only about two miles from her berth a short way up the Nieuwe Waterweg (New Waterway), which also led to Rotterdam. Granite-block breakwaters led out from the shore along both sides of Nieuwe Waterweg for about a mile, to create a protected entranceway to the channel. At the seaward tip of each breakwater stood a steel light tower. The trip was all but over and passengers had already been awakened to be ready to disembark for the train trip to Rotterdam as the Berlin ap­ proached the protected channel between the break­ waters. But suddenly everything began to go wrong. Rolling heavily in the gale-lashed seas, the Berlin was caught by ground seas and carried helplessly off course almpst to the tip of the North breakwater. A heavy sea on her port side then swung her com­ pletely around until she-lay almost parallel with the shore, her port side almost athwart the tip of the breakwater. Disaster The Captain succeeded in turning her to starboard but could not gain headway before a huge sea struck her starboard (seaward) side, lifted her up and bashed her down on the great granite blocks forming the base of the light tower at the tip of the North break­ water. She suddenly lay hard aground completely across the breakwater, her whole starboard side ex­ posed to tremendous breakers. Distress rockets were fired as the Berlin's powerful engines labored full astern in hopes of getting her off. But her twin screws churned the water futilely SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen fa Disaster FREAK SHIPWRECK TOOK 128 LIVES as hugh seas worked her up and down solidly on the rocks. From then it was only a few minutes until the Berlin lost all power and the blackgang rushed on deck to inform the Captain that the stokeholds were filled with water and the fires out. Yet strangely, now and even much later, there was almost no panic aboard the vessel. They were aground nearly on top of the light tower on a solid breakwater connected to the shore only a mile away. Surely rescuers would arrive at any moment to take them off the stricken vessel. Unfortunately they were wrong. As is often the case in such wrecks near shore, hope and frustration go side by side and the raging seas almost always win. On shore, the Berlin's approach to the breakwater channel had been watched anxiously by the staff of the nearby lookout station. When the ship's lights stopped moving and remained stationary, they knew the vessel must be in some sort of difficulty. When the distress rockets were fired they knew the difficulty was of a serious nature. When the ship's lights failed completely shortly thereafter they began to fear the worst—and they were correct. Rescuers Frustrated As soon as the distress rockets were fired the whole town was aroused and the large steam lifeboat Presi­ dent van Heel churned down the channel between the breakwaters with a crew of 10 experienced seamen and ample rescue equipment. Soon they were stand­ ing by the Berlin only to realize that they were help­ less and could do nothing to save her or those on board. Huge seas battered against the Berlin's star­ board side, making an approach either there or from the bow or stem impossible. In the high seas the breakwater itself was awash with the seas rolling over it. To approach from the port side would mean dis­ aster on the rocks for the rescue craft. The lifeboat crew attempted to shoot rescue lines over the ship, and one of these was actually caught and made fast. But at that very moment a huge sea lifted the lifeboat and flung it back with such force that her anchor rope parted. Without another anchor the lifeboat had to cast off the rescue line and hurry back to port to replace the anchor. Meanwhile it grew light, and watchers on shore finally realized the hopelessness of the situation. Through the driving rain and spray they could see that the Berlin's masts had assumed divergent angles —a sure sign that the seas pounding her on the rocks had broken her back and she was breaking up. Soon they saw the entire, fore part of the ship, with both funnels, break away from the remainder on the rocks and slide slowly down the inner bank to disappear beneath the waves. Had the rescue craft President van Heel still been in her previous position before her anchor parted, she and her crew would have been crushed and lost when the Berlin broke, up. Meanwhile, those still alive aboard the stricken vessel still hoped for rescue. But their numbers di­ minished constantly throughout that terrible first day as all rescue attempts proved futile. Huge seas broke over the remains of the Berlin, carrying away most of her structure along with the survivors who still clung to whatever support was available. All through the night this continued, while bodies washed ashore were placed in a warehouse to await identification. The Sea Rages Passengers and crew aboard ships passing up the channel could see the pitiful survivors and be seen as well—but nothing could be done to assist them. The rescue lifeboat and powerful tugs returned time after time, but the raging seas prevented them from approaching. The night passed, but the new day brought no change in the weather. Thus far only one rescue had been made, when the rescue lifeboat plucked a man from the sea, along with the smashed piece of wood to which he clung. Everyone else in the freezing water was dead. By afternoon of the second day some hope revived for rescue of the remaining survivors. The gale and snow squalls still raged, but the tide was low and the seas had moderated slightly. Rescue boats and tugs now hoped to put men ashore, on the channel side of the North breakwater, from where they might reach the Berlin in spite of the breakers that still came across the rocks. They would try to put a line aboard the Berlin by taking advantage of whatever shelter the steel light tower offered. On the first try, one man from the lifeboat Presi­ dent van Heel actually got ashore in this manner, but the fury of the sea drove him back. Finally four vol­ unteer seamen put out from a rescue vessel in a tiny yawl and managed to reach the breakwater without being smashed on its rocks. With them they took a heavy rope. As they struggled to keep from being washed off into the sea, six young men put out in another yawl to assist them and also succeeded in landing. The 10 men now crawled and fell between the rocks to reach the light tower with their rope. They finally managed to do this, only to find that there were no survivors aboard the Berlin still capable physically of catching the rope. Success The remains of the Berlin was so close to the light tower however, that one of the rescuers managed to catch a swinging boat fall. Clinging to the fall he was pulled into the sea, but managed to swim and crawl back to the tower, where the fall was secured about 20 feet up the steel latticework support. With great difficulty, 10 survivors managed to climb and slide down this rope. One woman however, could not muster the strength to make the climb. As the rescuers urged her on, they were eventually forced to retreat to shelter by a new onslaught of the sea. Seeing this, the woman gave up all hope, let go of her hold and plunged into the sea. At this the rescuers again rushed into the breakers and managed to drag her, unconscious, to safety. Now there remained on the ship only three sur­ vivors—women who were totally exhausted and could not hope to descend via the rope. As night fell and the gale increased again, it became obvious that all on the breakwater would have to go aboard one of the rescue vessels immediately or be lost. The three remaining survivors would have to be abandoned for yet another night. Another Try But during that night, new rescue plans were hatched. The tide would again be low at 1 a.m. A professional salvage man and diver volunteered to make another attempt to land in a yawl, accompanied by three other men. At midnight the trip began, the yawl in tow by a powerful tug. Near the end of the breakwater the yawl cast off and managed to land. The boat fall was still in place, but was secured again only about 8 feet up the tower so one of the men could use it to climb aboard the remains of the Berlin to assist the three women who still huddled there. When he reached the wreck the sea was raging again and the Berlin's decks were working so violently that he knew the remaining hulk was in danger of breaking up at any moment. Bodies were scattered over the deck. Working quickly, the rescuer made a sling out of deck ropes. Then he climbed to what was left of the boat deck and secured a second rope from a block still hanging in the davits. This rope would enable him to slowly lower the women, one by one in the sling, from the deck to the rescuers on the rocks below. In this way the rescue was finally completed. In all, only 15 pf the Berlin's passengers and crew were saved. Over 80 passengers and 48 crewmen perished—all within about a'mile of shore and actu­ ally on a solid causeway leading to shore. And although the death toll was high, it is a miracle that none of the rekuers them^lves were lost—^for in their helpless anger and frustration they took risks normally taken only by those who have themselves given up all hope of survival. �( . SEAFARERSaLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO- WHY THE U.S. NEEDS AN NOEPENDENT MARITIME MINISTRATION ir s'v t: i: I T has taken many, many years of bureaucratic bungling and mishandling by Federal government agencies and administrators to bring about the present day deterioration of the American merchant fleet. Countless mistakes have been made and never ad­ mitted or rectified. Petty jealousies and power plays between various Government agencies and adminis­ trators have time after time been resolved at the ex­ pense of maritime. Maritime has never had any real representation within the bureaucratic jungle of the U.S. Government and has continually suffered at the hands of men who could barely hide their real alle­ giance to other modes of transportation or their spe­ cial interest areas, which they felt could be strength­ ened best by policies that further undermined the nation's maritime industry. In the not too distant past, the prime offenders against maritime were often the Agriculture Depart­ ment and the Gmnmerce Department. Right- now however, anti-maritime influence seems to have shift­ ed heavily into the Defense Department and the new Department of Transportation. This is perhaps best demonstrated by the many re­ cent statements of the present heads of these departs ments, and by the most recent "pet projects" of Sec­ retary Robert S. McNanwra, who heads the Defense Department. Tlie Airlift Fiasco Not too long ago, McNamara's pet project was Airlift. He somehow decided that he would be able to supply vast armies, if necessary in some future emergency, through airlift alone. Ships were obsolete and no longer needed, he decided. What we should do, he said, is abandon our merchant fleet entirely and build huge cargo planes to rush heavy equipment to trouble spots anywhere on the globe. If ships were still needed, he said, American-owned ships flying runaway flags, and foreign ovraed ships could be used—the runaways under the concept of "effective control" and the foreign vessels under ordinary charters. This was his pet project, and like many of his ideas it didn't look too good on paper. Then came America's Vietnam buildup, and the unworkability of his whole scheme became only too evident. Airlift proved all but useless. Over 98 percent of the men and material shipped to Vietnam had to go by ship. The U.S. Government always avoided a test of the totally unworkable "effective control" concept, and tried instead to charter foreign-owned and manned vessels to haul vitally-needed military supplies. One after another however, foreign ships and for­ eign crews refused to sail to Vietnam with American military supplies. Ships were loaded, only to be un­ loaded again while still at American docks as foreign crews refused to man their vessels. Some govern­ ments began to yield to internal political pressure and refused the use of any of their vesssiels to the United States for Vietnam supply. Suddenly the Defense Department decidgd it need­ ed ships, and a lot of them in a hurry. Fortunately there were still some old World War II vessels still in the emergency Reseive Fleet. They were old and slow and not too dependable and cost a great deal to put into shape, but they are being used. Now apparently, the Defense Dep^ment has re­ I; I ii -1 vised its estimate and has decided that ships are a vital necessity to insure the nation's defense. But now, instead of throwing its full support behind construc­ tion of the big, fast, modem merchant fleet that the nation really needs, the Defense Department has em­ barked upon another folly. Ships are needed, the thinking now goes, but not merchant ships. What we need, McNamara has decided, is a force of "Fast Deployment Logistic Ships" (FDL). What is FDL? What are "Fast Deployment Logistic Ships"? They have been denounced unanimously by American mar­ itime labor. House Merchant Marine Committee Chairman Edward A. Garmatz has referred to them as Flying Dutchmen which will cruise the seas end­ lessly, fully loaded, never touching port and never contributing anything to the nation's commerce. Others have denounced them as wasteful, useless and unnecessary. Many legislators have become so alarmed at the fact that such a concept could be seriously proposed that they have thrown their solid support behind maritime labor's campaign for an independent Maritime Administration to be headed by someone with a real knowledge of maritime who could hring about an overall and realistic plan to assure the satisfaction of the nation's shipping needs. Fast Deployment Logistic Ships would be speciallybuilt vessels, costing an estimated $40 million each. A fleet of 40 such vessels would be loaded with vari­ ous military supplies and would cruise the seas end­ lessly, waiting for trouble to break out anywhere in the world. Then they would rush to discharge their cargoes and rush back to a- U.S. port for more. The Fast Deployment Logistic Ship concept is so patently ridiculous that it is difficult to even- discuss with any objectivity. Yet it is being seriously pro­ posed and actively pushed by Defense .Secretary McNamara and the Defense Department. The matter has gone so far, in spite of the mounting opposition, that the Administration's fiscal 1968 budget request, recently submitted to Congress, seeks funds to begin construction of the first 5 FDL vessels. In the past, ill-conceived proposals and unworkable compromises have almost never been either admitted or rectified. This seems to remain true to this very day. The many shortcomings of the FDL concept have been pointed out on numerous occasions—^by maritime labor, management, U.S. legislators, and other interested parties. Still, the Defense Depart­ ment clings tenaciously to the idea. Expensive, Useliess It has been pointed out for instance, that the FDL vessels would be extremely expensive to construct. The estimated cost of $40 million for each FDL ship would be enough to construct three fast, modem cargo vessels for the commercial merchant fleet under the present subsidy system. The nation would then have three ships at its disposal in time of emergency for every 1 FDL it might build. The high degree of effectiveness of the American merchant marine work­ ing in conjunction with -military operations has been proved time and again in peace and war, and is dem­ onstrated many times daily in Vietnam, so the effec­ tiveness of private merchant ships and crews cannot be disputed. It has also been pointed out that although their cost to the nation will be staggering, FDL ships will con­ tribute absolutely nothing to the nation's commerce. They will not carry a single ton of the nation's for­ eign trade. In the long run they will drastically weak­ en the nation's trade posture. It is almost inevitable that the construction of FDLs would fxirther refluce the already drastically inade­ quate appropriations devoted to the active U.S.-flag merchant fleet, which would continue to deteriorate and lose what little it now carries of the nation's foreign commerce. This would put the U.S. increas­ ingly at the mercy of foreign shippers and ship op­ erators, who would be able to charge whatever they chose for the movement of American goods, to the detriment of American business and industry. Ameri­ can maritime's valuable contribution to the mainte­ nance of a favorable balance-of-payments would de­ crease, and the FDLs would certainly make no con­ tribution. ^ . Most dangerous of all, the application of the FDL concept would certainly weaken the nation's defenses. We can never hope to construct and maintain enough FDLs to fully support a military conflict far from U.S. shores. Yet, if construction of these FDLs led to the continued deterioration of the American merchant fleet we would not have nearly a sufficient number of ships of any kind available to support either troops or commerce. History Repeats Itself Somehow, this does not seem to alarm many of the nation's supposedly "responsible" Government administrators. It does not, apparentlj^, disturb De­ fense Secretary McNamara. Another "Administra­ tor," Transportation Secretary Alan S. Boyd, recently stated publicly that he doubts if the United States needs any merchant ships at all. It has been said that men who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past. The United States was faced with a desperate shortage of merchant ships at the outbreak of World War I. After the war the fleet was allowed to deteriorate again and the U.S. was faced with a desperate short­ age of ships at the outbreak of World War II. The same pattern followed and we were in the same plight at the outbreak of the Korean Conflict and then again at the beginning of the Vietnam buildup. And it seems that many Government administrators have still not learned these lessons of history. Many Americans have learned however, including some of our leading legislators. They have realized the vital importance to the United States of a strong, niodem merchant fleet, and know that we will never get the fleet We need until maritime finally has a place in the Federal Agency setup of equal power with other agencies—^with someone at the helm who imderstands the special needs of maritime and is devoted to satisfying those needs. This is why more than 50 Congressmen have sub­ mitted bills into the House which- would create an independent Maritime Administration as an agency of the Federal government. TTiey are supporting maritime labor's campaign for an independent MARAD because they realise that time is growing short and the United States can no longer afford to trust the supposedly responsible administrators of other Government agencies to look after the needs of maritime. • ^ . ."I iil' r-S * ' V- •i ' •V ^' 4 *1, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Gulick told the several hundred labor, government and industry representatives that so was demonstrated with stark clarity on several occasions in recent much emphasis has been given months by the watering down or complete blockage of legislation de­ chant shipping does not have suf­ concerted effort to develop com­ to the "fourth arm of defense' signed to benefit the American consumer. concept that the responsibility ficient capacity also to satisfy its mercial cargoes for the American The issues in question are the recently-adopted Truth-in-Packaging of developing a fleet capable of commercial obligations and the ships and supported emphatically legislation, the new Automobile Safety Regulations, and the still-pend­ carrying a substantial proportion rapidly expanding foreign com­ the need for a strong American ing Truth-in-Lending legislation. of our commercial cargoes ap­ merce of the United States." He merchant marine. He based his These are all areas of consumer interest in which the need for pears to have been overlooked. continued "Our ships including remarks on the military and com­ strong protective legislation has been badly needed and of utmost both liner and bulk carrier fleets mercial concept in the national At the very least, it has become have been unable to keep pace economy. Gulick added that "The importance. Strong measures were mapped out and introduced impossible to achieve whenever with our growing trade and have American businessman prefers to to protect the welfare and safety of the American consumer and his we have been faced with military lost customers to our foreign com­ do business with Americans in family. Yet in spite of the vital and long-standing need for strong emergencies short of total war, he petitors." foreign trade and this helps to legislation in these areas, business and industry was so successful in said. Gulick also discussed the Mari­ keep dollars at home which con­ nibbling away and chopping up proposed legislation that, as finally Gulick said "The needs of mili­ time Administration's Cargo Pro­ tribute to a more favorable bal- passed, the measures are little more than meaningless. As far as tary must be met—but our mer­ motion Program dealing with the ance-of-payments position but Truth-in-Lending legislation is concerned, business and industry has keep them flowing into the 'at thus far been able to block passage entirely, leaving the conumer of credit—which includes just about every American—without any home' economy." Senator Daniel Brewster (D-, protection at all from unscrupulous lenders and slick credit salesmen. Before it was finally passed by Congress however, business and in­ Md.) speaking at the Hotel Statlef activities, recommended the crea­ dustry interests had succeeded in pulling most of it teeth, whittling away, tion of an independent maritime its authority and softening its impact to such a degree that the con­ administration and said that we sumer is still left virtually unprotected. The same is basically true of the recently-adopted Automobile Safety should embark immediately on a WASHINGTON—"Without an adequate merchant marine the program to build 40 ships and Standards. In the wake of the uproar caused by auto industry critics United States cannot possibly have an adequate defense," Senator continue subsidy programs that about the basic unsafe nature of their product, and later about the Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) warned the Senate recently, add­ are required for construction and unsavory methods employed by the automobile industry to silence its critics, true reform measures were proposed. operating needs. ing that "without an adequate ^ "We cannot continue to go from At that point the Industry got to work in earnest—applying pressure Brewster said "that two vital merchant marine the United year to year appropriating a pit­ factors dictating this action is the in sensitive areas, initiating expensive publicity campaigns, shipping States cannot possibly realize its tance for ship construction. We economical potential in foreign must devise and implement a spe­ present balance-of-payment posi­ highlv paid lobbyists to the nation's capital. The result was almost tion and the necessity for defense predictable. The new auto "safety" standards, as finally applied, amount trade." cific and detailed multi-year re- requirements." He continued "by to little more than no standards at all. The auto industry was success­ Magnuson, who is chairman o vitalization program." shipping under American Flags, ful in knocking out virtually every recommendation it did not like and the Senate Commerce Committee Magnuson emphasized that we built by American shipbuilders, the automobile using public—which again includes almost evpry Ameri­ warned that the U.S. merchant can no longer depend on the Na­ loaded with American cargoes by can—was left as unprotected and in as great a danger as ev^r. fleet is in a "deplorable" state and tional Defense Reserve Fleet to American labor and manufactured Presently-pending Truth-in-Lending legislation seems to be follow­ placed every citizen of the United meet our emergency shipping by American firms the balance-of- ing the already familiar course. In spite of vigorous efforts by the States in "grave danger." He needs. He pointed out that by payment position can only im­ American labor movement, various citizen groups and many legislators, urged Congress to commit itsel 1975 most of the ships in the Re­ prove and we must not forget that business anid industry have been successful thus far in completely fully to strengthen U. S. security serve Fleet will be 30-35 years 98% of our cargoes and military blocking passage of this much-needed consumer legislation. The and sovereignty on the seas. old, "clearly obsolete and prob­ have been sealifted to South East same old process of whittling and chopping has already begun. If and Outlining the many deficiencies ably useless." Asia." when such legislation is passed, there is still no assurance that it will of the present American-flag mer­ Noting that each successive President Michael R. McEvoy, be any more meaningful than Truth-in-Packaging or Auto Safety. chant fleet, he noted that we have Washington Administration clear­ Sea-Land Service, Inc. spoke to Part of the blame for this sad state of affairs must unfortunately be today only about 871 active mer­ ly voices the importance of a the seminar about the company's shouldered by the consumer himself, who stands to gain the most chant ships under U.S. registry strong American-flag merchant activities in the field of containeri- from such protective measures. While business and industry jump into and of these only about 100 can marine, yet does little or nothing zation. the fight with both feet and fat checkbooks to block such legislation, be considered modern. to halt the continuing decline of Senator Vance Hartke of In­ the consumer rarely even raises his voice on his own behalf. Magnuson implied that the re­ the fleet, Magnuson called for the diana, a member of the Senate There is no substitute for a strong public outcry to influence pas­ cently proposed maritime budget, adoption of a strong, positive Commerce Committee, along with sage of progressive legislation and defeat of regressive measures. Until Senate Commerce Committee each citizen recognizes the importance of the issues at hand and com­ calling for the construction of maritime policy. "We must plan, finance and im­ Chairman, Senator Warren Mag­ municates his feelings to the Senators, Representatives and other officials only 13 new vessels in fiscal 1968, is totally inadequate. "I think plement our merchant marine pol­ nuson expressed their criticism of he has placed in office by his votes, special iptere.sts groups of all kinds about four-times that many ships icy immediately," he said, "while the U.S. plan to shelve the nuclear will continue to ransack his pocketbook, endanger his life and run we still have a merchant fleet." ship Savannah. would be a more realistic program roughshod over the vast majority of the American Public. for one fiscal year," he said. Magnuson Warns Weak Fleet Threatens Nation's Defenses f 5«•'ii SEAE4RER&i^OG •I. •i lii t. I . March 3. 1967 • Vol. XXIX. No. 5 OiHcUl Publication of the Seafarera International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Exteutive Board PAUL HALL, President CAL TANNBR BAW, SHEPARD Sxoe. Vieo-Preo. Vice-President AL KBUI LINDSEI WILLIAMS Sae.-Trtai. Vice-President ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President HBRBBIT BRAND Direetor of OrganiMina and Publieationt Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK Assistant Editor NATHAN SKYBI Staff Writers PETER WEILL PRW WHU Bo RUBENSTHIN Piklliksd llossklf St 810 Iksds lilut Annis H.E., WuklBitea, D. C. 20018 ky tks Ssafirsrs IstmitlSBtl Usles, Atlaslls, Gelt, Lakis •Rd lilSBt Watsn oritrtst. AFL-CIO, 675 Fsirth A«SRM, 8rtethni, B.Y. 1123Z Tsl. HTBilBtb 9-6600. Oeesst elus yestais paid at WaiklaotM, 0. C. POfTIAtTErt ATTEBTIOB; Fsna 3579 tards ikeald to seat Is Ssafarsn Intsmatlsaal Balsa, AUaaOe, Biir, Lakss aad islasd Watsn DMrist AFL-CIO, 675 Fesrtk Anais, Brseklya, B.r. 11292. I'l 5IU, Japan Seaman's Union Hold Talks on Maritime Issues Y O K O H A M A—Representa­ tives of the SIU and the All-Japan Seamen's Union have been hold­ ing discussions here on matters of mutual interest to maritime work­ ers of the United States and Japan. Peter Drewes, SIU Interna­ tional Representative in the Far East, conferred with Captain Nabasama, president, and other offi­ cers of the All-Japan Seamen's Union at the SIU's new offices in Yokohama last month. The talks were a continuation of those begun by SIU President Hall and Captain Nabasama dur­ ing Hall's visit to Japan last year to attend the convention of the Japanese Confederation of Labor Domei), with which the All-Japan Seamen's Union is affiliated. The All-Japan Seamen's Union, which represents all shipboard per­ sonnel on steamships, fishing and small craft, has made important advances for its membership. It also plays a vital role in the Japa­ nese democratic labor movement. When the Japanese Confederation of Labor was founded in 1964 as apan's democratic trade union Peter Drewes, SIU International Representative for the Far East, confers wth Captain Nabasama, Presdent, and other representatives of the All-Japan Seamen's Union and Japanese Confedera­ tion of Labor in SIU's Far East office in Yokohama. Left to right around table are K. Fukushima, Director, JSU Yokohama office: Drewes: H. Wada, JSU Vice-President and Vice-President of Confederation: Captain Nabasama: K. Kihata, Secretary of Confederation's Inaternational Dept.: and JSU Executive Board member: R. Kamisawa, Secretary, JSU International Dept.: T. Moriyama, JSU International Dept. Staff, and S. Suwa (back to camera), JSU Pro-Director, Yokohama District office. center, the inaugural convention elected as its first president, Kumazo Nakachi, then head of the All-Japan Seamen's Union. Presi­ dent Nakachi was reelected to the The SIU's office in Yokohama services SIU members aboard un­ ion-contracted ships calling at Far Eastern ports. Assisting Drewes at the SIU Far East office is Inter­ national Representative Frank Boyne. "The SIU office is located in the Iseya Building, 1-2 Kaigan-Dori Nakaku, Yokohama, Japan. �March 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG SlU Cannery Workers Discuss Victory f V Page Three MTD Authorizes In-Depth Study Of Lundrum-CrUfin Court Derisions BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—An in-depth survey of court decisions under the Landrum-Griffin Act and a study of all available information on interpretations of the law has been authorized by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Dept. The department's executive — council meeting here authorized The case has been placed be­ and special event functions un­ the creation of a permanent fore a number of congressmen dertaken by the MTD. The de­ standing committee to sponsor and senators and Hall said there partment now has 35 AFL-CIO the survey, correlate information, were indications that a congres­ affiliates. work with universities and law sional inquiry would be conducted In other actions the MTD coun­ schools and take all necessary on the Labor Dept's role. cil: The MTD sessions also called steps to complete a full analysis • Pledged its full support to the for new safety precautions on the Building & Construction Trades of the situation. SIU President Paul Hall, who is Great Lakes, pointing to the fre­ Dept. to secure congressional pas­ also President of the MTD, de­ quency of shipwrecks and other sage of situs picketing legislation clared that the time has come ship disasters especially on Lake to grant to construction workers when the labor movement must Michigan. Special attention was "the same rights and privileges take a close look at this "bad law called to the need for closer liai­ now enjoyed by other trade union­ SlUNA-affiliated Canntsiy Workers Union of the Pacific president compounded by bad decisions" son between the U. S. and Can­ ists." Steve Edney (right) and business agent Arnie Miranda (left) discuss and create a situation where in­ ada on safety-at-sea regulatory • Reaffirmed support of legis­ CWU pay scale and other benefits with employees of the Fulham Fish formation and assistance is avail­ machinery on the lakes as well as lation introduced by Rep. Edward Stick Plant at Wilmington, Calif. The CWU beat the Teamsters by a able to unions. He cited the gen­ along the coast. F. Garmatz (D-Md.) to require Reviewing the expansion of ac­ two to one margin in an NLRB representation election at the plant. eral lack of coordination among authorization to advance activities unions in coping with L-G de­ tivities by the department in 1967, of the Maritime Administration cisions and noted the rising impor­ the council voiced its approval. and to continue its fight to "main­ tance of these decisions to the Hall announced that in line with tain an independent Maritime Ad­ general activities of the labor the program, Thomas W. Gleason, ministration." president of the Longshoremen, movement. • Called for protection of U.S. has been named vice president of He told the council that inter­ the department and will assume shipyards by opposing any foreign pretations of L-G in the court do full responsibility for legislative (Continued on page 15) not square with the legislative in­ TERMINAL ISLAND, Calif.—The SIUNA-affiliated Cannery tent of Congress and that there is Workers Union of the Pacific was victorious over Teamsters Local a great need to determine exactly what is happening and why in this 942 of Los Angeles, in an NLRB election which was held recently legal area. at the plant. change the medical plan or health The department's action on The final ballot count was 44 benefits, but we do intend to im­ Landn.n-Griffin came after a de­ to 23 in favor of the Cannery prove the contract in the follow­ tailed review by Hall of a case NEW YORK—A thinly-veiled attempt to build up pressure in Workers Union. This was the cul­ ing areas: Wages, Classifications, involving the SIU in Duluth, Congress for new anti-strike laws specifically aimed at the trans­ mination of an intensive 4-month- Vacations, and further, we intend Minn., which Hall charged dem­ portation industry has been launched by the American Bar Asso­ long drive by the SIUNA-Cannery to improve upon the clause deal­ onstrated that the Labor Dept. ciation. The lawyers' group has Workers at Fulham Brothers (Gro- ing with maternity benefits. Some­ was using its investigatory powers put a nine-member special com­ tion and strike settlement proce­ ton's Fish Sticks) plant at Wil­ thing must be done about a safety under L-G to "walk into unions dures "have proved repeatedly to program and committee. We want on fishing expeditions" and to fab­ mittee to work to conduct a mington. seniority lists posted and updated ricate cases against unions in be­ "major study" of national strikes be inadequate ... to avoid long interruptions in the essential trans­ Steve Edney, president of the periodically. We shall support half of other agencies which lack in the transportation industries. port industries." Cannery Workers, announced the each member and represent you at the authority" to make such in­ In authorizing the study, the The study is to embrace rail­ victory on January 20th, after the every or any grievance." vestigations. ABA said existing Federal legislaroads and shipping industries as ballots were counted by the well as the airlines, but the law­ National Labor Relations Board yers' panel is heavily stacked with agents. members familiar with Railway Brother Edney personally Labor Act procedures. Railway thanked the SIUNA through labor already has been under the Frank Drozak, SIU West Coast hammer of compulsory arbitra­ Representative, for their support tion as a result of legislation during the petitioning, organizing BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—The AFL-CIO Executive Council unanimously declared its "complete jammed through Congress. and election stages of the cam­ A similar attempt by Congress readiness" to debate and act upon "any complaint, charge, proposal or program novel or ancient" paign. He lauded his own orga­ to break the airline mechanics' nizational committee and office from any affiliate or its officers that comes before it through "appropriate channels" spelled out in strike last summer and to inistitute staff for their tireless efforts in the federation's constitution. compulsory arbitration in the air­ "There is no other procedure from the AFL-CIO Executive of union activities and will ask the achieving this victory. lines' industry was ultimately de­ by which the trade union move­ Council had been received and President to issue an executive or­ feated. The airline beef, which Petition Granted ment can effectively reach, and that before the current council der barring such Contract awards The National Labor Relations carry out, its decisions," the coun­ meeting is over the vacancy will where the companies are in viola­ involved the International Associ­ ation of Machinists, AFL-CIO, Board had granted the Cannery cil said in adopting the statement be filled. A subcommittee of the tion of federal labor law. Workers a petition for an election as the first order of business at its council has been named, in line In a series of statements on do­ was the reason given by the Amer­ with standing council practice, to mestic policies and legislation the ican Bar Association for kicking late last year. The election ruling mid-winter meeting here. off the anti-strike study in the first favored the CWU because a ma­ The resolution emphasized the recommend a candidate for the council: • Voted strong support for a place. jority of the employees had signed council's position that it is ready seat. In 1963, maritime labor faced The council followed its open­ 20 percent increase in social secu­ pledge cards designating the Can­ to consider and "act upon any the same type of attack in the nery Workers as their bargaining matter at any time, either at this ing day statement on federation rity benefits coupled with exten­ House Merchant Marine and representative. The CWU was or a future council meeting, at a procedures with statements focus­ sion and improvement of public Fisheries Committee, then under fighting a back-door agreement meeting of the General Board, at ing on the campaigns to win welfare programs. • Called for increased funds the chairmanship of the late which the company had signed a special convention, if necessary, higher social security benefits and secure effective enforcement of for enforcement of the expanded Herbert C. Bonner, North Caro­ with Teamsters Local No. 942. or at the next regular convention." the expanded minimum wage law minimum wage as a "necessary lina Democrat. It added: The contract provisions for wages The proposal for compulsory "We are not, however, prepared for all Americans—union and first step" in making a reality of and working conditions were far to act upon the basis of a kaleido­ non-union members alike. the new amendments to the law. arbitration in maritime was nar­ below those enjoyed by Cannery scope of ever-changing allegations It received also a detailed brief­ • Pledged its "enthusiastic sup­ rowly defeated in committee, after Workers who were represented by and demands, expressed through ing on Administration programs port" for the President's proposals the &afarers International Union the CWU at other plants in the press releases, public speeches or and policies by Labor Secretary to protect the right of privacy by of North America and the AFLarea. W. Willard Wirtz, Budget Direc­ banning wiretapping and eaves­ CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ circular letters." ment rallied the support of the en­ AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany tor Charles L. Schultze and White dropping. Prior to the election, the team­ • Urged the adoption of pro­ tire trade union movement against sters had circulated false informa­ read the text of the council reso­ House Assistant Joseph A. Calition to the effect that, by changing lution to a crowded press confer­ fano, Jr., and voiced its praise for grams to control medical costs in the measure. the great record on social legisla­ light of reports of skyrocketing Since that time, various pro­ Unions, the employees at Fulham ence and stressed in reply to a tion achieved by President John­ prices for health care. series of questions that he will not posals have been introduced in the Brothers would have endangered • Reaffirmed labor's goal of Congress, both in the Senate and discuss any charges made by Auto son and the 89th Congress. coverage under the health plan es­ Workers President Walter P. ReuThe federation will carry di­ providing and financing compre­ the House of Representatives, to tablished by the Teamsters. ther any place except "in the rectly to the President the ques­ hensive health services by renew­ upset the collective bargaining Brother Edney reported to the forums of the AFL-CIO." tion of awarding government con­ ing its call for a program of na­ process by labor and manage­ Fulham Brothers employees that, Meany told the press confer­ tracts to companies which dis­ tional health insurance. ment, especially in the transporta­ "The CWU does not intend to ence that Reuther's resignation criminate against workers because (Continued on page 15) tion field. SlU Cannery Union Tops IBT In Pacific Coast NLRB Vote Antl-Strlke Law Pressure Seen In Legal Group's Move 'I • AFL'CIO Counril 'Reudy' to Discuss Any Compluint of Affiiiuted Unions �Page Four i r SEAFARERS Six Additional Seafarer Oidtimers Approved for SlU Pension Benefits Lykiardopol Auer Tbiemonge Daly Vargus March 3, 1967 LOG Wocras The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area Around the headquarters hall have been Seafarers John Gib­ bons, who's just off the Trans Globe after a full-year stint; Pat­ rick Ryan, recently off the Sap­ phire Gladys; Wiley Hudgins, oil­ er off the Duke Victory; and John R. Micbaelis, who last served as FWT aboard the Alcoa Mariner. Shipping out of New York has been brisk and the outlook is for more of the same. Pu^o Rico A number of A.B.'s have been by the hall lately, and are all eye­ ing the board. They include, among others, Julio Delgado, Eddie Bonefont, Victor Aviles, and Eugenio Nunez. Firemen in Puerto Rico are cur­ rently engaged in a fight to have their work week cut from an 86hour week to a 64-hour week. This past year, according to Governor Sanchez, the island's economic growth was impressive, despite a slowdown in the activity of some sectors of the economy. The island's industrialization pro­ gram accounted for 207 new fac­ tories during the year, adding 9,000 new jobs to the economy. a-half month stint as oiler. He's registered again hoping now to catch another tanker. Walter Wallace, an SIU mem­ ber for more than two decades, just got back from a 4-month trip to Viet Nam aboard the Alcoa Mariner as an A.B. "There's nothing wrong with this run," said Walter, who is looking for an­ other ship going the same way. Twenty-two-year veteran Rob­ ert Wroton was oiler on the Penn Challenger running between Puerto Rico and the West Coast for three-and-one half months when he decided he'd come back East, having had enough sunshine for a while. During the past period shipping was good with five ships in transit, one sign on, and no payoffs. Out­ look is for more of same. Six veteran SIU men were added to the growing pension roster recently. They include Fernando Vargas, Archie Lykiardopol, Eugene Auer, William D. Thiemonge, John J. Daly, and Willem Woeras Fernando Vargas sailed for Willem Woeras was bom in more than 25 years in the en­ ing World War Two. He was gine department, winding up his born in Minnesota, joined the SIU Estonia. He joined the SIU in seatime as an oiler. He came to the in Norfolk, but makes his home New York and sailed in the engine United States from Puerto Rico in New Orleans. Brother Auer department as a wiper. and settled in Brooklyn, joining sailed in the steward department the SIU at the headquarters hall as a chief steward. William D. Thiemonge was in New York. born in Alabama and now makes Archie Lykiardopol came to his home in New Orleans where Boston the United States from Greece he joined the SIU. During his and joined up with the SIU at many years at sea, he sailed in Oldtimer Benjamin Boudreau, the Norfolk hall. He sailed for the steward department as a messan SIU man for 25 years, is ready many years in the steward's de­ man. to go but is carefully scanning the partment as messman and as a 2nd The SlU-manned supertanker board for the right run. Ben's last John J. Daly, born in Paterson, cook. He makes his home in New Jersey, joined the SIU in Manhattan arrived at the Bay of vessel was the CS Baltimore as an Brooklyn, N.Y. A.B. the port of New York and sailed Bengal during Febmary with the Eugene Auer sailed with the in the deck department. He makes largest cargo of wheat ever shipped Arthur Fontaine has spent two SIU for more than 20 years and his home with his wife in New from the United States to India. solid decades sailing with an SIU The Manhattan, biggest tanker also served in the U.S. Navy dur­ Jersey. Baltimore card and wouldn't have it any sailing under the American flag, Newly-married Paul Matsos was other way. Art's last ship was the left Seattle with 103,400 long-tons by the hall lately, looking quite Miami as A.B. He's walking of white wheat aboard—the equiv­ happy following his honeymoon. around lately with a real big smile alent of nearly 4 million bushels. Paul's ready to ship out again and since his wife just presented him The wheat went to droughtget back to work as a bos'n. His with a bouncing baby girl. stricken India under a special ex­ And John Roblee, also a 20last ship as an A.B. was the Mantension of the Food for Freedom kato Victory. year SIU sailor, is holding down program announced in December, the hall on every call, all ready to Joseph Grana is NFFD but he 1966. WASHINGTON—Except for that cargo which goes over the go. hopes to be ready to ship again Public Law 480 authorizations docks, there is no purpose in a merchant marine as such! This to India announced in December soon. Joe's mightly grateful at Philadelphia is the latest pronouncement of Alan S. Boyd, Secretary of the included 175,000 metric tons of this time for his SIU welfare bene­ new cabinet-level Department of Transportation. Shipping out of the city of white wheat, 125,000 metric tons fits. His last ship was the BetbTex. Boyd stated this opinion in a question and answer session with brotherly love has been fair lately. Anthony Bender, an oldtimer hard red spring wheat, and 150,reporters after he had addressed a recent luncheon meeting spon­ Comas Knight is resistered and 000 metric tons hard red winter of 23 years standing, thinks the sored by the National Press Club. ready to go after spending some SIU vacation plan is the greatest wheat. He quickly added however, that "I am not talking about the time on the beach. Comas sails in For many of the people in those in the business. Tony, whose last defense aspect of it." He did not say how he could possibly the black gang and will take the Indian states worst hit by drought, ship was the Steel Worker, is wait­ separate one aspect of the merchant marine from the other since first FWT job that comes along. the wheat in Manhattan's holds ing around for a bos'n's spot go­ without the first capability the second would not be available Registered and ready to go after may spell the difference between ing anywhere. in time of need. He also totally ignored the American-flag a few months at home on the life and death. Although many merchant fleet's vital role in the nation's foreign commerce, its Norfolk beach is Joe Werselowick, who parts of India have recovered from badly needed contributions toward maintaining a favorable Bobby Harris dropped off the sails in the steward department. the disastrous drought of recent balance-of-payments structure with foreign nations, and many years, vast areas are still affected. CS Baltimore after an eight-and- Joe's last ship was the Merrimac. other vital factors. Boyd was again thumping for inclusion of the Maritime Administration under the jurisdiction of the Transportation De­ partment, which he heads. MARAD was excluded from the new Kingsport Management Destroys Tree Etepartment as a result of a vigorous campaign waged by mari­ time labor, management, and many congressional legislators who feared that if maritime were placed under Boyd, whose anti maritime feelings were even then well known, the total disappear­ ance of the American flag from the high seas would be an everpresent danger. To assure that the United States has an adequate merchant rnarine in the future, maritime labor and management, with the aid of many concerned legislators, are continuing their vigorous campaign for the establishment of the Maritime Administration as an independent agency—not submerged in any other govern­ ment department and with an Administrator who is truly knowl­ edgeable and concerned about the needs of maritime. The steep decline of U.S. maritime in recent years has come about because of the fact that, submerged within other agencies whose administrators were basically concerned about other modes of transportation, maritime was always treated as a stepchild and no progressive maritime legislation was forthcoming. This is precisely the situation which Boyd would continue were mari­ time placed under his jurisdiction. In his recent remarks to reporters he brought this out clearly, even if he did not actually intend to do so. There is a great deal of knowledge about the movement of commodities in the area of surface transportation which could be brought to bear in a "sort of a paternal manner" if the merchant marine were where "we could use our good offices to bring these people together," he said. Strikers and representatives of unions on strike against Kingsport Press, Tennessee, point to stump This is again the "stepchild" approach which he advocates— of tree cut down as part of company's latest attempt to harass and discourage striking workers. an approach which has brought the American maritime and shipbuilding industry to the verge of total disappearance. Tree had sometimes protected pickets from the weather, so management decided it had to go. Strike SIU Tanker Hauls Record Cargo of Wheat to India Doubts U.S. Need For Merchant Fleet At All 4; by printing trades unions has been underway nearly four years over demands for union contracts. > V. �March 3, 1967 Page Fire SEAFARERS LOG NLRB in Operation Since 1935 The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area A petition by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, AFL-CIO, has been sustained by the National Labor Relations Board. The petition charged Avondale Shipyards, Inc. with failing to provide the union with a list of the names and addresses of employees eligible to vote in a union election that was held on January ^ 26. forward to a trip to Viet Nam in The requirement to supply the near future. names and addresses was handed Houston down in a recent ruling by the One of the many old timers in NLRB in the case of Excelsior Underwear, Inc. Avondale Ship­ this port, E. Tliompson, has yards, Inc. has filed exceptions checked into the Galveston Hos­ with the NLRB in Washington, pital. Thompson's Union brothers D.C. contesting the NLRB region­ are all hoping he comes back to ship soon. al ruling. An oldtimer just out of the New Orleans Galveston hospital where he was Anything that comes up will laid up for a while is J. Hunt. fill the bill for Walter Lanier. Sea­ Hunt has been welcomed back by farer Lanier sails in the steward his buddies at the hall, who are department. His last ship was the glad to see him on his feet again. Del Santos. He does have a pref­ With shipping slowed down a erence for the Far East, but bit recently around Houston a lot doesn't intend to wait too long for of members here are taking ad­ his preference to show on the vantage of the lull by straighten­ board before packing his gear. ing out their affairs on the beach. Seafarer James H. Hawkins is Mobfle scouting the board in hopes of scoring a job on the Lakewood Gibson H. Coker is back from Victory. Hawkins' last trip was a Viet Nam run aboard the Our as an oiler aboard the Del Sol. Lady of Peace as an A.B. Brother Coker is married and makes his Angel Valdes recently finished a run to Viet Nam and now is home in Mobile with his wife and waiting for another one to shov/. children. He's shipped out of this His last Viet Nam go-round was port a good 25 years. as steward utility on the Cornell William F. Cogg^ns will be Victory. Valdes spends most of ready for another tanker as soon his beach time in Florida. Having as his broken arm heals. His last piled off the Lucille Bloomfield, ship was the Penn Sailor, on Chief Cook Lester Burnett is which he sailed as an A.B. He too warming the cushions in the hall makes his home in Mobile with lounge. However, he is looking his wife. The Great Lakes by Fred Famen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes The volume of iron ore, coal, grain and limestone carried on U. S. and Canadian ships over the Great Lakes during 1966 set an all-time high at over 210 million tons. The previous high at just under 200 million tons was set back in 1953. While grain shipments were at an all-time high for the season, just a small proportion, 11 per cent of ^ the trade, was carried by U. S. season since without missing a sin­ ships. gle season, right up to 1966. He's just 65 years old, too. Last year, Duluth Penn Dixie decided to purchase Compared to last winter, 1967 another vessel to replace the Gai­ is as tame as a lamb. Our upgrad­ ster, which was built in England, ing school has been going very back in 1897. A1 feels that 31 well. Andy Kent, Jr., was the first years on the same ship means that wiper to pass the FOW test and when she lays up, he should too. David Jones was the second. Mike Degeburg, Duane Witt, David Alpena Brander as well as Tom Held have Things are beginning to buzz finished the AB test and are wait­ about the port of Alpena as spring ing for the ice to break. Ken Lund makes her yearly approach. The has done a bang-up job assisting Iglehart (Huron Cement) is calling Jack Hall put 150 men through the back the after end crew for Feb­ upgrading program. ruary 20th; the Crapo (also Huron Brother Steve Laffy, we're sorry Cement) after end call is for the to report, is back in the hospital 27th of February; and for the again. We're all wishing for his Townsend, it's March 6th as show speedy return to active seafaring. up time for the after end crew. There's a steady stream of SIU Chicago men at the clinic getting their Although the weather has been physicals daily. All members who very bad in this area, vessels across have not had a physical exam are the lake and in the Chicago area urged to do so. are beginning to fit out for what Winter in Alpena was nothing may prove to be an early as well as less than extraordinary. As this is full season. being written this morning, the Old-timer A1 Hvflaub has de­ temperature is 16 below zero. On cided to lay up along with his ship, some streets in the city of Alpena, the John Gaister of the Penn-Dixie snow is piled in an excess of 7 Cement Co. A1 joined up with this feet. So, have snow, will melt. . . vessel in 1936 and has sailed every We hope. * 25 Millionth NLRB Election Vote Marks Milestone in labor History WASHINGTON—In mid-February an American worker made history by casting the 25 millionth ballot and marking a new milestone in the National Labor Relations Board's 31-year history of con­ ducting secret representation elections. In casting his ballot to help ^ determine whether he and his strikes were often violent, bloody NLRB files show however, that fellow workers wish to have a and sometimes fatal for workers. there are still great areas of the To fulfill its function of allowing country, notably the South, and union represent them in collective workers in every state of the union, important industries where re­ bargaining with their employer, Puerto Rico and Guam to vote sistance to labor organization is maintenance technician Leonard P. Scheno, an employee of the peacefully for or against union still as powerful and as unscrupu­ Reynolds Metals Co. at Wood- representation, NLRB representa­ lous as it was over 30 years ago. There is not a day when an bridge, N.J., became the man of tives traveled to the remotest areas —by mule train, snow shoes, auto­ NLRB trial examiner's report or the hour. At public ceremonies in the De­ mobiles, airplanes, railroad trains, a Board decision does not show partment of the Interior Audi­ trucks, small boats and ocean employer chicanery regarding rep­ torium in Washington on March liners. They conducted secret resentation elections; threats to 2, Scheno was presented with ballot elections in factories, ware­ shut down shops; promises of re­ a certificate observing his historic houses, mills, movie studios, log­ wards for those voting against the 25 millionth ballot, with his wife ging camps, sports stadiums, union; the use of racial hatred; and three children in attendance. boxcars, truck terminal restrooms, the illegal questioning of workers Other ceremonies the same day and even pitched a circus tent on their feelings about unions, spy­ ing on union organizers and or­ in Washington were sponsored for use as a polling place. ganization meetings; the use of The NLRB estimates that one jointly by the AFL-CIO and public opinion and pressure on out of every three members of groups representing management, workers by local Chambers of the American working force has to note the era of improved laborCommerce; the illegal firing of participated in an NLRB election management relations made pos­ known union men, etc. at one time or another. sible by the secret representation election machinery established by the 1935 National Labor Relations Act—also called the Wagner Act. In attendance at various cere­ monies marking the event.were Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz; Judge J. Warren Madden, the first Chairman of the NLRB; present NLRB Chairman Frank W. McWASHINGTON—Labor law violations of the J. P. Stevens & Culloch; NLRB General Counsel Co., Inc., have been so persistent and the testimony of management Arnold Ordman; former New so untruthful that "it begins to appear doubtful" that any legal York City Mayor Robert Wagner, remedy can right the wrongs ^ son of the late Senator Robert Wagner, sponsor of the National done to Stevens employes, a against the big textile chain for Labor Relations Act; Leon Key- National Labor Relations Board interfering wtih organizing drives by the Textile Workers Union of serling, former assistant to Senator trial examiner has concluded. America—brought demands for a Wagner who aided in drafting the The examiner was Boyd Leecongressional investigation into Act, and many others. dom, formerly NLRB chairman in Since passage of the original the Eisenhower Administration. textile industry coiiduct. The de­ 1935 National Labor Relations The Stevens firm, second largest mands come from TWUA Presi­ Act, it has been amended — textile chain in the nation and an dent William Pollock and Director through Taft-Hartley — to impose important government contractor, of Organization Nicholas Zonarrestrictions on labor activity. But is headed by Robert T. Stevens, ich of the AFL-CIO Industrial one of the original functions of secretary of the Army in an Eisen­ Union Dept. "Nearly four years have the NLRB still remains — con­ hower-era Cabinet. passed," Pollock said, "since the ducting representation elections In a report upholding union proceedings against J. P. Stevens through secret ballots. charges of widespread unfair labor During its first year, the NLRB practices in Stevens' Carolina began. Not one of the 101 un­ held 31 elections involving 7,734 plants, Leedom scored manage­ lawfully discharged workers has voters. During the last fiscal year, ment not only for repeatedly vio­ yet been reinstated." He contin­ it held 8,324 elections—involving lating employe rights but also for ued: "Trial Examiner Leedom has more than 500,000 voters. setting policies that he said led found that a conspiracy exists in Before passage of the NLRA, many company supervisors to lie the southern textile industry that nearly half of the country's labor on the witness stand. has 'denied thousands of employes disputes had union recognition and Leedom declared that "an un­ other aspects of the right of work­ ending series of unfair labor prac­ . . . such economic benefits as may ers to organize as their major tices by an employer may result flow' from the labor act." Like issues. Faced with powerful anti- in permanently thwarting con­ two other examiners, Leedom labor employers, organizational certed action by employes." Con­ called for new remedies—a "mat­ ceivably, he said, "other arms of ter to which the 90th Congress government, with a different ap­ should turn its immediate atten­ proach, may have to take action" tion," Pollock declared. "The fact that Stevens, while if Stevens employes' rights are cynically indulging itself in mass ever to be enforced effectively. The former chairman also ad­ violations of federal labor law, vised another approach—a "signal continues to fatten on millions of The Chicago SIU hall is from the top" and a "complete dollars of federal contracts is a holding mail for the follow­ conversion" of the Stevens way of matter for the Johnson Adminis­ ing Seafarers, each of whom tration's immediate attention. doing business. may have it forwarded to him "There is no justification what­ In his findings, Leedom noted upon request: that "those who take an oath to ever for rewarding lawbreakers Joseph Arle tell the truth should do so." As with federal contracts," Pollock Edward J. Barbuchuk for remedies open to the NLRB, concluded. WOliam Botcher The TWUA began an organiz­ he recommended a "cease and de­ John R. Fronim sist" order directing the Stevens ing effort in 1963 at Stevens plants Mark Merila chain to halt its threats, intimi­ in Roanoke Rapids, N. C., Pied­ C^e E. Nelson dation and interference with the mont, S. C., and Greenville, S. C. Edward M. Feltonlemi rights of employes to take part in Management launched a program John R. Stevens union activities; and an order re­ of opposition that drew repeated Ralph Swierczynski storing 13 fired workers to their union charges of unfair labor Howard Thuriow jobs, with backpay to their dis­ practices. Three examiners have Isaac Tucker now found the company guilty charge in 1965 or 1966. Earl Wilson The decision—the third of its of unlawful conduct and a fourth kind by an NLRB hearing officer charge still awaits a hearing. Steveffs Co. Is High enlist Of Biggest Unien-Busters in Mail Held in Chicago �Page Six March 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG New Orleans Labor Candidate Wins February 11, 1967 to February 25, 1967 ' DECK DEPARTMENT REGISTERED on BEACH TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals New Orleans state representative Eddie Sapir (left) is shown 'with his father (center) and SlU vice-president Lindsey Williams at vic­ tory celebration following Sapir's recent election to New Orleans City Council seat. Sapir ran successfully for City Council with solid backing of SlU and the Greater New Orleans Vicinity AFL-CIC. THE INQUIRING SEAFARER Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Class A Class B 1 2 60 34 4 4 29 16 9 8 10 9 3 4 24 14 48 27 39 30 14 10 48 33 18 17 208 Class A Claoib 11 3 191 88 8 16 98 43 21 15 18 8 10 4 153 80 149 74 46 9 78 30 37 13 67 25 900 400 Class A Class B Class C 0 0 3 19 31 56 31 8 4 8 8 5 9 6 5 3 2 4 3 0 4 3 5 3 45 14 1 22 15 6 10 4 3 44 18 21 7 11 13 108 220 92 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B 1 0 1 2 2 20 32 45 60 42 3 3 4 9 7 8 15 12 12 2 4 8 9 11 6 0 2 1 4 2 2 2 2 1 2 10 5 18 4 5 28 30 7 32 28 25 13 25 27 6 15 5 5 11 11 33 17 30 30 20 7 5 18 12 9 117 232 172 124 142 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 2 2 145 79 11 5 29 47 18 10 5 6 5 3 45 16 61 81 77 69 29 8 38 13 9 24 r-27 310 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Question: What countries of the world are the friendliest or the most unfriendly to the American seaman? Joseph Henault: Egypt is the most unfriendly nation toward seamen. The na­ tives are all a bunch of thieves m who'd take the shirt off your back in the middle of the night. But on the other hand, Germany and Bel­ gium are quite friendly. The people are honest and industrious. These two coun­ tries seem grateful for help the U.S. has given them. Thomas Wares: Pretty near every country takes it for granted that the Ameri­ can sailor's got a $100 bill behind each ear and is out to get it from you. The water­ fronts of most of the world are bad. But the girls on the Philippine wa­ terfront, they're the best. Saigon women are the worst, for they de­ mand a lot of material things. Drinks, money and the like. With a war going on, things are hard on them. W. Lindsay: To me, India was pretty unfriendly. TTie people treat you coldly. Germany, though, is a very nice spot for the American sailor, as is Oki­ nawa also a fine place. Europe in the main is a good place for the sea­ man. Generally, the Seafarer doesn't fare badly, no matter where he is. <|> Adrian Texidor: Venezuela is a bad, unfriendly spot. They don't like us at all. All Venezuelans try to do is drag everything out of us. They want your money, as well as your money, and your money! Not too many other coun­ tries are better. The Dominican Republic is a good spot. Spain is, too. Arthur Sankovidt: Japan and the Phillipines are very friendly. So is Thailand. i!« Indonesia, though, is bad as far as the seaman is concerned. They always give Vernon Anderson: People in the you a hard time Scandinavian countries are not and there's nothonly clean and at­ there to go ashore tractive, they're also kind. In gen­ for. They try to eral, if you con­ get your money. Interestingly, duct yourself in a Viet Nam used to be very good, way which shows say back in '46 and '47, but now you want to be re­ it's all messed up due to the po­ spected, it has a litical situation. There used to be whole lot to do with the way no hostility in Viet Nam toward you're treated. I don't think there's the American. It was nice. Now any country now, outside of North there's hostility. When it was Viet Nam, China and Indonesia, known as French Indo-China, it which is truly unfriendly to the was a good place to be. Now, to­ American. day, you feel out of place there. TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Class A Class B 1 1 35 18 8 3 14 11 3 3 2 2 2 1 9 6 34 25 19 18 10 6 39 17 14 10 190 121 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 1 1 33 16 37 2 5 2 9 6 4 6 3 5 3 1 5 1 2 0 0 1 8 24 11 0 9 14 8 3 1 4 50 16 26 9 8 10 81 111 154 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 2 2 116 36 16 7 53 27 9 12 3 2 6 1 93 10 134 79 76 57 19 7 41 13 16 7 260 544 YOUR DOLLAR'S WORT Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying By Sidney Exaggerated attacks by trade associations and business lobbyists on government consumer-protection programs have resulted in serious damage to these efforts. In California, newly-elected Governor Ronald Reagan, former movie actor, almost as soon as he took office discharged Helen Nelson, California's long time state consumer counsel. Mrs. Nelson had been responsible for valuable advances in consumer protec­ tion in that state, including laws putting ceilings on finance charges and limiting finance companies and dealers to either repossessing or suing for the balance of a debt, but not both. Just before Mrs. Nelson was fired she had begun a drive to remedy California's present severe garnishee laws. Nationally, consumers have become worried by persistent reports that President Johnson plans to downgrade his own consumer program headed by Esther Peterson. The repprts have said that Mrs. Peterson, who also is an Assistant Secretary of Labor, is expected to resign her post as Consumer Assistant to the President. The reports also said that the pro­ gram will be separated from the White House and put into the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Both Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Nelson have worked hard to get national legislation requiring clearer label­ ing of package contents, and the "truth in lending" bill. This would require lenders and installment dealers to tell buyers the actual true annual interest rates they must pay on installment purchases and loans. A reduction in the status of the federal consumer program will have a damaging effect just as this work was achieving results in getting cooperation of the more objective businessmen towards solving some of the consumer problems that waste family money and national resources. One report, in Home Furnishings Daily, said that Washington observers believje Mrs. Peterson "has Margolius become increasingly distressed with LBJ's disinterest in consumer affairs—and his insistence on 'concensus' and 'getting along with business' has tended to inhibit the consumer program." At least some businessmen certainly have not been easy to get along with. Some have attacked Mrs. Peterson personally and have exaggerated her efforts to help consumers. Latest of these attacks came from Herbert Mayes, former editor of McCall's magazine, now a director and consultant to the McCall Corp. Revealingly, after attacking Mrs. Peterson. Mayes said at the end of his speech before an advertising trade group that he himself had never talked to Mrs. Peterson about her program. An attack in Grey Matter, a widely-read adver­ tising newsletter published by the Grey advertising agency, became almost hysterical. Grey does ads for Procter & Gamble and other big companies. It called Mrs. Peterson's proposals to provide consumer educa­ tion in the schools a "peril to our society in teaching children that profit is a dirty word, and that competi­ tion is bad . . . We must protest against tainted knowl­ edge. We must prevent the take-over of the schooling of our youth in economics by those who have no faith in our economic system." In an earlier assault. Printer's Ink, advertising trade magazine, called Mrs. Peterson "the most pernicious threat to advertising today," and said she is "deliber­ ately pitting consumers against advertisers," and sug­ gests to consumers that "they are being manipulated and mistreated." The Advertising Federation of America charged that Mrs. Peterson "has created unwarranted suspicion of American business." Neither Mrs. Peterson nor any other proponent of consumer education had ever suggested telling chil­ dren that profit is a dirty word. Nor can teaching youngsters how to budget and comparison-shop be viewed as "brainwashing," let alone a capture of their schooling. �March 3, 1967 Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG AFL-CIO Dispute Settled With Ohio Radio Station "Anchors Aweigh!" WASHINGTON—^The AFL-CIO's acceptance of free radio time to answer a series of critical editorials has brought an end to its dispute with an Ohio broadcaster. Also terminated was the federa­ tion's complaint to the Federal Communications Commission in which the station's fitness to continue as a license holder was questioned. Radio station WMRN of Marion, Ohio, on Feb. 5 broadcast a pretaped program prepared by the AFL-CIO in answer to criticism of AFL-CIO President George Meany and other labor representatives last August during the airline mechanics' strike. The federation had objected to the charge by the station's owner and president that Meany had threatened Congress with political retalia­ tion if anti-strike legislation were enacted. When documentation was furnished proving that Meany had not made such a threat, a more critical editorial was broadcast. Further correspondence produced a third editorial critical of AFL-CIO repre­ sentatives for taking issue with the station's on-the-air statements. When attempts to correct the editorial statement failed, the federa­ tion made a request to the station for answering airtime under the pro­ visions of the FCC's Fairness Doctrine. Receiving no reply, the AFL CIO then filed a complaint with the FCC and asked for a hear­ ing into the station's competence to hold a broadcast license in view of its violation of the Fairness Doctrine. The station had failed to af­ ford "reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on an issue of public importance," the complaint stated. In its answer to the FCC, the station pleaded that "an unavoidable set of circumstances" had led to the AFL-CIO complaint. Chief of these, it said, was the illness and death of the station owner and president shortly after the AFL-CIO request for air time had been made. The letter noted that the station owner personally delivered all editorials and also handled all related correspondence himself, which had led to problems in view of his winter-time trips to Florida. "As has always been the policy of the station," the letter stated, "we stand ready now to offer equal time to respond to the editorial in question. We will be only too glad to work out suitable arrangements." The AFL-CIO accepted the station's explanation and in view of the dispute arising at the time of the owner's fatal illness accepted the air time and withdrew its complaint to the FCC. The AFL-CIO-affiliated Rubber Workers will be seeking in its bar­ gaining next month a provision calling for a "Full Employment Earnings Program" that will pay laid-off workers up to 95 per cent of their regular pay. Another major Rubber Workers bargaining goal is a substantial increase in general wages, a 1968 wage reopener, two more paid holidays, better vacation pay and upgrading of URW skilled trades­ men to the level of craftsmen in the auto industry. Representatives of more than a million organized federal workers agreed on a legislative program for the 90th Congress emphasizing "full comparability" with salaries in private industry and new ma­ chinery to make collective bar­ gaining more effective in the civil service. The program was adopted by the AFL-CIO Government Employees Council, made up of 33 unions with members employed by the federal government. GEC Chairman E. C. Hallbeck termed adoption of the council's program "essential" if the federal govern­ ment is to be regarded as "an enlightened and progressive em­ ployer." ^ British Columbia shipyard workers have won major wage and fringe benefit gains in a two-year contract negotiated by unions af­ filiated with the Metal Trades Council. Twelve affiliated unions, bargaining jointly for some 3,000 workers at Vancouver and Vic­ toria yards, reached agreement on a first year pay hike of 9 percent for non-journeymen and 30-centsan-hour for journeymen, retroac­ tive to last October 15. An across the board raise of 20 cents an hour for all workers is provided in the second year of the contract. The agreement, based on the unanimous recommendation of a tripartite Conciliation Board, cov­ ers employees of Burrard Drydock in Vancouver and two Vic­ toria firms, Yarrows Ltd., and Victoria Machinery Depot. Wel­ fare, vacation, overtime and holi­ day improvements are also made in the contract. Speaking at Roosevelt Univer­ sity's commencement exercises in Chicago, Labor Secretary Willprd Wirtz urged that: "Some work should be part of every person's education." He urged utilization of three-month-long summer va­ cations from school as a means of acquainting young people with the world of work, in order to enhance their familiarity with what lies ahead. Transport Workers Union mem­ bers returned to their jobs after a one-day strike against the Phila­ delphia Transportation Company, winning a new contract worth 42 cents an hour over two years. It was six cents an hour more and six months shorter than the com­ pany's pre-strike offer. Before set­ tlement was reached, the union presented an exhibit which showed that PTC ranked last in a list of 52 cities in the hourly wage rate paid operators. Reprinted From Newsday The Press Adds Its Voice As the drive undertaken by maritime labor, management, and various national legislators to establish the Maritime Administration as an independent agency of the Government gathers momentum, more and more influ­ ential voices across the country are adding their solid support to the campaign. One of the latest to go on record in sup­ port of an independent MARAD is the influ­ ential and highly respected Long Island, N.Y. newspaper, Newsday. The January 30, 1967 edition of Newsday took the subject of the United States' rapidly deteriorating merchant fleet and the desperate need for an independent Maritime Adminis­ tration as the basis for its editorial. In conjunction with a cartoon depicting the U.S. merchant marine being scuttled by various U.S. Government agencies, Newsday recounted some of the sad facts about the present condition of the American-flag mer­ chant fleet. "In three years," Newsday warned, "the United States will have only 200 dry cargo ships that are less than 25 years old. Our fleet is almost obsolete . . ." The editorial goes on to remind Newsday's readers that 96 percent of the strategic materials we import presently move aboard foreign-flag ships. It goes on to place much of the blame for the present chaotic state of U.S. maritime Government agency bureaucratic bungling. "It is in this area that confusion reigns," the Newsday editorial continues. "Jurisdic­ tions overlap, lines of authority are blurred and responsibility is uncertain. Currently five cabinet level departments, the Federal Maritime Commission, the Maritime Ad­ ministration and a welter of subsidiary offices and boards have jurisdiction over the mer­ chant fleet in one way or another. New ideas and bold initiatives have little chance of moving through this thicket of tangled authority." "Many in Congress believe the task (of setting a progressive maritime policy for the United States) should be given to the head of a reorganized Maritime Administration," Newsday continues, noting the many bills presently pending in Congress to make MARAD an independent agency whose head would report directly to the President. "A new, independent Maritime Adminis­ tration, with expanded responsibilities, is an excellent idea," Newsday says. "The Con­ gress should act to create this new agency. "It would help eliminate one of the mer­ chant marine's most pressing problems, too many captains in Washington." �1 Muck S, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eiglit m April 17, 1967, is the deadline for filing Federal income tax re­ turns. As is customary at this time of the year, the SlU Accounting Department has prepared the fol­ lowing detailed tax guide to assist SIU men in filing their returns on income earned in 1966. Generally, with very few excep­ tions, seamen are treated no differ­ ently under the income tax laws than any other citizen or resident of the U. S. (The non-resident alien seaman must also file a re­ turn, but the rules are not the same for him.) WHO MUST FILE. Every Sea­ farer who is a citizen or resident of the United States—^whether an adult or minor—who had $600 or more income in. 1966 must file; if 65 or over, $1,200 or more. A Seafarer with income of less than these amounts should file a return to get a refund if tax was withheld. A married Seafarer with income less than his own personal exemption should file a joint re­ turn with his wife to get the small­ er tax or larger refund for the couple. INCOME TAX GUIDE WAGE EARNERS WITH LESS THAN $10,000 INCOME. You can use a simpler return (Form 1040A), printed on a punch card, if: 1. Your income was less than $10,0(X), AND 2. It consisted of wages report­ ed on withholding statements (Forms W-2) and not more than $200 total of other wages, interest, and dividends,. AND 3. Instead of itemizing deduc­ tions, you wish to use the tax table or to take the standard deduction which is generally the higher of: (a) the 10-percent standard de­ duction—about 10 percent of your income, or (b) the minimum standard de­ duction—an amount equal to $200 ($100 if married and filing separate return) plus $100 for each exemp­ tion claimed on item 15 on the back of your Form 1040A. If your income is less than $5,000, you can choose to have the Internal Revenue Service figure your tax for yon. A husband and wife mav file a joint return Form 1040A if their combined incomes do not exceed these Umits. DON'T USE FORM 1040A IF— (1) You wish to take any de­ ductions for specific items, such as unreimbursed employee ex­ penses. (2) You wish to claim a re­ tirement income credit. (3) You wish to compute your tax under the head-of-household rates or to claim "surviving spouse" benefits. (4) You wish to claim any ex­ clusion for wages or salary you received for a period while you were sick and this amount is rhown on your Form W-2. (5) You wish to claim credit for payments of estimated tax for the taxable year or for an overpayment from 1965. (6) Your wife (or husband) is filine a separate return on Form 1040 and itemizes her (or his) deductions. (7) You have a nonresident alien status. HOW TO PAY The balance of tax shown to be due on your return must be naid in full with your return if it amounts to $1 or more. Make checks or money order, payable to "Internal Revenue Service." WHEN TO FILE. Tax returns have to be filed by April 17, 1967, However, the April 17 deadline is waived in cases where a seaman is at sea. In such instances, the sea­ man must file his return at the first opportunity, along with an af­ fidavit stating the reason for delay. HOW TO FILE. The Seafarer has two return forms to choose from. Form 1040 and card form. Form 1040A. Form 1040 is lim­ ited to a single sheet. Supporting schedules may be attached accord­ ing to the individual needs of each taxpayer. Generally, if your income was entirely from salary, wages, in­ terest, dividends, and sources other than those for which schedules (B, C, D, and F) are required, you will need only Form 1040. You can use it whether you take the standard deduction or itemize de­ ductions. If you have income from sources listed below, complete and attach one or more of the follow­ ing forms; Schedule B for income from pensions annuities, rents, roy­ alties, partnerships, estates, trusts, etc.; Schedule C for income from a personally owned business; ROUNDING OFF TO WHOLE Schedule D for income from the DOLLARS sale or exchange of property; The money items on your re­ and turn and schedules may be shown Schedule F for income from in whole dollars, lliis means farming. that you eliminate any amount less than 50 cents, and increase any amount from 50 cents through 99 cents to the next higher dollar. ADVANTAGES OF A JOINT RETURN. Generally it is advan­ tageous for a married couple to file a joint return. There are bene­ fits in figuring the tax on a joint return which often result in a lower tax than would result from separate returns. CHANGES IN MARITAL STATUS. If you are married at the end of 1966, you are consid­ ered married for the entire year. If you are divorced or legally separated on or before the end of 1966, you are considered sin­ gle for the entire year. If your wife or husband died during 1966, you are considered married for the entire year. Generally, a joint return may be filed for 1966 pro­ vided you have not remarried before the end of 1966. EXEMPTIONS. Each taxpayer is entitled to a personal exemp­ tion of $600 for himself, $600 $600 income and live in the U. S., Canada, Panama or the Canal Zone. A child under 19, or a student over 19 can earn over $600 and still count as a dependent if the taxpayer provides more than onehalf of his support. The law also enables a seaman who is contributing (with other relatives) more than ten percent of the support of a dependent to claim an exemption for that in­ dividual, provided the other con­ tributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent that year. CREDIT FOR EXCESS SO­ CIAL SECURITY (FICA) TAX PAID. If a total of more than $277.20 of Social Security (FICA) tax was withheld from the wages of either you or your wife be­ cause one or both of you worked for more than one employer, you may claim the excess over $277.20 as a credit against your income tax. Long-Trip Tax Problems A major taxlieef by seamen is that normally taxes are not withheld on earnings in the year they earned the money, but in the yew the payoff took place. / For example, a seaman who signed on for a five-month trip in September, 1965, paying off in January, 1966, would • have all the five months' earnings appear on his 1966 W-2 slip and all the taxes withheld in 1966. This practice could increase his taxes in 1966 even though his actual 1966 earn­ ings might be less than those in 1965. There are ways to minimize the impact of this situation. For example, while on the ship in 1965, the Seafarer un­ doubtedly took draws and may have sent allotments home. These can be reported as 1965 income. Unfortunately, this raises another complication. The sea­ man who reports these earnings in 1965^ will not have a W-2 (withholding statement) covering them. He will have to list all allotments, draws and slops on the tax return and explain why he doean't have a W-2 for them. Furthermore, since no tax will have been withheld on thwe earnings in 1965, he " will have to pay the full tax on them with his return, at 14 percent or upwards, depending on his tax bracket. The earnings will show up oh his 1966 W-2. The seaman then, oh his 1966 return would have to explain that he had reported some of the earnings in 1965 and paid taxes on them. He would get a tax refund accordingly. In essence, the seaman would pay taxes twice on the same income and get a reftind a year later. While this will save the seaman some tax money in the long run, it means he is out-of-pocket oh some of his earnings for a fall year until he gets refunded. This procedure would also undoubtedly cause Internal Revenue to examine his returns, since the income reported would not jibe with the totals on his W-2 forms. That raises the question, is this procedure justified? It Is justified only If a seaman bad vary Htde Incmne in one year and very conslderabie Income the next. Otherwise the tax saving is minOr and probably not worth the headache. for his wife, an additional $600 if he is over 65 and another $600 if he is blind. The exemptions for age and blindness apply also to a taxpayer's wife, and can also be claimed by both of them. In cases where a man's wife lives in a foreign country, he can still claim the $600 exemption for her. In addition, a taxpayer can claim $600 for each child, parent, grandparent, brother, brother-inlaw, sister, sister-in-law, and each uncle, aunt, nephew or niece de­ pendent on him, if he provides more than one-half of their sup­ port during the calendar year. The dependent must have less than TAX CREDIT FOR RETIREMENT INCOME. A tax credit is allowed for individuals against re­ tirement income such as rents, dividends and earnings at odd jobs. However, an adjustment must be made in this credit for Social Security benefits. HOW TO REPORT YOUR IN­ COME. All income in whatever form received which is not spe­ cifically exempt must be included in your income tax return, even though it may be offset by deduc­ tions. Examples are given below: Example of Income WMch Must Be Reported: Wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, fees, tips, and gratuities. Dividends. Interest on bank deposits, bonds, notes. Interest on U. S. Savings bonds. Profits from business or profes­ sion. Your share of partnership profits. Profits from sales or exchanges of real estate, securities, or other property. Industrial, civil service and other pensions, annuities, endow­ ments. Rents and royalties from prop­ erty, patents, copyrights. Your share of estate or trust in­ come. Employer supplemental unemploy­ ment benefits. Alimony, separate maintenance or support payments received from (and deductible by) your husband (or wife). Prizes and awards (such as items received from radio and TV shows, contests, raffles, etc.). Examples of Income Which Should Not Be Reported: Disability retirement payments and other benefits paid by the Veterans Administration. Dividends on veterans' insurance. Life insurance proceeds upon death. Workmen's compensation, insur­ ance, damages, etc., for injury or sickness. Interest on State and municipal benefits. Railroad Retirement Act benefit's. Gifts, inheritance, bequests. DIVIDEND INCOME. If a seaman has income from stock dividends, he can exclude the first $100 from his gross income. If a joint return is filed and both husband and wife have divi­ dend income, each one may ex­ clude $100 of dividends from their gross income. WELFARE, PENSION AND VACATION BENEFITS. Bene­ fits received from the SIU Wel­ fare Plan do not have to be re­ ported as income. Payments received from the SIU. Pension Plan are includable as income on the tax return of those pensioners who retire with a normal pension. There is a special retirement income tax credit to be calculated on Sched­ ule B which is to be attached to the return. Pensioners under 65 who re­ ceive a disability pension do not have to include such payments on their tax returns. However, all disability pension payments re­ ceived after age 65 are taxable in the same manner as a normal pension. Vacation pay received from the (Continued on page. 15) . I- �March 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine ICEBERGS A MA/OR SEA PERIL - -- a:; Bom R%f <kM -.A-: '"".g w great ^ Immediately, under pressure of inlrj^ i{|"-2r'i™ d.™rd.^ce''S^r^,r short life. SlZ7 butl^tlbiT'''''' region during the season of Srf d^L °patroled the trans-Atlanticlanesclem-ofdff^®st of the includes ships, aircraft and a radio network ^t present the sendee mass St^?""'; and waters of ^he increS «JM . to nothing. southern latitudes graduaUy take While it exists however it ie o X- ^ awe-inspirmg potential Wdestruction"®i^rrrn T""® equally «a a„ .ceterg repr«a»te ap Icebergs in the vicinitv of f»,» rP°®sibihty of disaster. ^ ?S£irss--2€SSS is iXX C die 'XrgJ°Slng™Jeir The - >p.- ™ " double or d.e eeniu,, lea ^ ^^uthera ones being laid south of the no™«i tracS-the margm gamed by use of these Cunafd safety panics to join in adopting the North Atlantic Tract shipping eomAlthough these tracks werr ,»«toKr i. Agreement, in 1898. any system for observation and wrSe "o°f - T ^emselves were helpful in cutting The tracks . hnt did not even come closr to oi- • j'i^e'ihood of encountering ;«yi8 with winds and cSs^ SllS'3'r danger. GonstS^ location during the season as wel as from In? hergs vary considerably in of ice^t the time of a ship-^ X s^son. A couree ieS time she arrived at the Banks. ® '^ ®hoked with bergs by th^ ^ the InternmS'^ty^ yfe'SiSrcSn1914 as a result" in January erf powers of the world-^ &dUnf~ ^ in Marcb. with ita prhnaq, ' ° tact whh Radir™ert2''Sro°to evaluate and analyze aU 5- t-S I^dio Hah'fax (CFE^ »a can ntaiittain con- •« ».Sht,n8., sea temperature, viaab4. and weateSSo" a'aaa are M invaluable aiiT = aS^^ Tor estimating ice deterioratin^rf"^®^^^^®® to conLabrado/cirem 2 detecting shifts inX ?iud date is useful in estimating dnvf l® he prealso m planning ice observation drift rate and direction of ice and .^J^dar. IhueHaWe,, . . '^®hin Hood'» Updated ' i, ^ J"" \ : techno- ' . jonjtions cannot be underestimated TS. " forecasts of dangerous ' ^nducted tests, warns that radar cannot h,.^®®.I'®h"oJ. following carefully. Seawatery they found, is a better reflector of mS ? icebergs, ''4,. /; i a berg or growler (low-lying floe iX /fr f ?v *han ice. Therefore TChains of a Capsized and partiallv dkint dark color not easily seen the ^ i^ar because of the l^'alm^SIf caused by radar reflections off the ^e •» ^"d radarscope "clutter-' l^-lying nature, it wasSnSd^S^^^^ addition, be^us/ offls of even dangerous size growlers is on Iv 1 °f '"®dar detection safety. Thus3S ^comfort ~r- * or r* "ei.ciy. Inus radar is ? ?^^^°"r ®«^ at best-too clore^ .^pymearis befelied^^t^^ aid to ice detection, byp^ mearis be relied ph totally — but cannot «... l^pSa'!"'' b. dem^iue geueval m.« E ic^i V affct wSlfueo' ralcfnm the iceberg s surface, allowing the Hve •« ' The ®alt melts grbov^ in An. iceUrg is bombed with dye ptane. The course of the dye-marfeed icJb«pX/,t ? MWifo plot ,..ib;drif(,;^ , Report Data . ' , ^•. -^gentia (NIK). ••^;:\Xo - 4'XX fte inpnational iS^^^^ Titanic disaster—to bring Apnl 14, 1912 and s^nkiiA a iW people of the time. The dem^^ 'o®'uding some of the imm^iately, and following sfop-gan n^SST ? ? sprang hp patrol machineiy ivas set Jp to i'l-'rwt. . •.; *• '-,V- purpose ,7prSfSySfo^ ice^S'SilSS'Sa^^^e^the t^aty obaervation, d„ ^eanographic and meteoroloScS data an? • Banks to collect Sp.--«"aUonannU^ "Ilie First Step »iep th^^ar by representativL^f and has been doing it ever since. T Se^n Begiaa M March data collected; fSca?^ct°Snditio!l^^'h^?^ danger in sailing olf Newfoun'S^S." ""t ...iSI '• *heir capability. ^ vessels in distress within �Page Ten SEAFARERS March 3, 1967 LOG Would Include Strong 'Open Housing* Measure President Urges New Rights Law As Resent, Right and Nesessary' WASHINGTON—President Johnson asked Congress to pass a broad-ranging civil rights bill, ineluding open housing, because it is "decent and right" and necessary to make democratic principles "a reality for all Americans." A similar bill was filibustered to death in the Senate last year cent increase in appropriations for prohibit 'block-busting' by which after having passed the House, the Community Relations Service unscrupulous dealers seek to and the President acknowledged of the Justice Dept., which he frighten homeowners into selling that "today the subject of fair said has "worked quietly and effec­ quickly, out of fear that the value housing is engulfed in a cloud of tively, behind the scenes, to con­ of their homes will decline." ciliate disputes before they flared Last year's legislation was misinformation and unarticulated up in the courtrooms or on the blocked in the Senate by a south­ fear." streets." The proposed budget ern filibuster actively assisted by Johnson appealed to unions and raise from $1.4 million to $2.7 Senate Republican Leader Everett industry, churches and civic million would permit adding 93 McKinley Dirksen. groups, to help dispel these fears. people to the staff and six new And he stressed: "I cannot urge Commenting on the failure of field offices. too strongly that Congress act the bill, "although a majority of The President's new fair hous­ promptly on this legislation." both houses in the Congress fa­ ing proposal is a modification and The Administration's bill, vored that legislation," Johnson stretchout of the legislation he scheduled to be introduced in the sought last year but woqld cover charged that most of the argu­ House by Judiciary Committee the commercial sales and rentals ments raised against it "involved Chairman Emanuel Celler (Dmyths and misinformation." He of all homes by 1969. N.Y.) and in the Senate by Sena­ Enforcement would be assigned noted also that "the summer riots tor Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.), in­ to the Department of Housing & in our cities did as much damage cludes these main provisions: Urban Development, which would to the chances of passing that leg­ • Legislation making it a fed­ first seek to achieve voluntary islation as the unfounded fears of eral offense for anyone to inter­ compliance. If this failed, it could many Americans and the opposi­ fere with the exercise of civil tion of special interest groups." rights guaranteed by law, includ­ issue a judicially enforceable or­ He added: der after a hearing. ing voting, purchasing a home, at­ This year, the law would apply "Today the subject of fair hous­ tending a school or obtaining serv­ only to housing built witb federal ing is engulfed in a cloud of mis­ ice in a restaurant or hotel. It financial assistance and already information and unarticulated would prohibit threats as well as covered by a presidential execu-- fear. Some believe the value of violence and would authorize vic­ tims of violence to bring civil tive order. In 1968, it would ap­ their homes must decline if their ply to real estate developments neighborhoods are integrated. actions for damages. and to apartments for five or more They fear the conversion of their • A strong prohibition against In 1969, it would apply communities into unsightly slums families. discrimination in selection of fed­ to all housing. if a family of a different color eral, state or local juries on the Johnson said the legislation moves into a house across the basis of race, color, religion, na­ "would be aimed at commercial street. Neither of these events tional origin, sex or economic transactions, not at the privacy of need occur. In an atmosphere of status. the home. It would outlaw dis­ reason and justice, they would not • Quicker action on job dis­ criminatory practices in financing occur. In the scores of cities and crimination complaints by giving housing and in providing real states that have such laws these the Equal Employment Opportu­ estate brokers' services. It would events have not occurred." nity Commission power to issue "cease-and-desist" orders, subject to review in federal appellate Calls for Rate Reductions courts. This is the procedure used by the National Labor Relations Board and other regulatory agen­ cies. Present law requires the equal employment commission or the complainant to go to court to seek an anti-discrimination order. WASHINGTON — Residential and commercial users of elec­ • Extension of the life of the tricity will be overcharged to the tune of $11 billion by 1980 if Commission on Civil Rights an additional five years beyond its some action isn't taken on electric rates. Senator Lee Metcalf (D. Jan. 31, 1968, expiration date. Mont.) declared in a new book ^ community services—are financed The President also asked a 90 per- written by him. He is asking that "drastic re­ in whole or in part by utility ductions be made in the rates revenues, rather than by taxes, in F/rsf Xtnas charged by giant Investor-Owned- many cities or towns that operate Utilities—lOU's—and to a lesser their own power systems." extent by the consumer-owned The authors deflate the argu­ power systems." ment of private utilities that they In his new book, "Overcharge," pay taxes which makes up much which he co-authored with his ex­ of the difference. They say that ecutive secretary, Vic Reinemer, city-owned and private utilities pay Metcalf charges that private elec­ the same percentage of their tric utilities "exploit and mislead operating revenues in local and the public." state taxes. Only lOU's pay Fed­ He uses facts and figures to back eral taxes, but Metcalf and Reine­ up his point. For example, the average residential rate for cus­ mer list the Federal tax breaks tomers served by municipal power which the private utilities receive, systems is 1.57^? per kilowatt- showing that their customers really hour. For customers of lOU's, on pay most of these taxes. the other hand, the average rate Aside from the financial picture is 2.33^ per kwh. though, the authors charge that Not only are residents or areas part of the private utility industry served by private utilities payitig far more for their electric power, finances right wing movements, Metcalf says, but frequently their including the John Birch Society. The young lady in photo above is local taxes are higher, too. A minute description is pro­ Roxanne Annis, daughter of Sea­ "Many public power systems," vided, too, of a richly-financed farer George Annis. Roxanne was he writes, "finance city improve­ five weeks old when she attended ments, thus permitting decreases publicity campaign, and the road­ her first Christmas party in New in local taxes. Swimming pools, blocks set up which undermine Orleans and had her picture taken ball parks, schools and hospitals, the state and Federal regulatory 1 • . r«> with the be-whiskered gentleman. street lighting—the full range of ^SPncjqs, •,f, Electric Co/s Overcharge Consumers, Montana Senator Charges in Book f The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Long-time patrolman for the SlU-affiiiated Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, Pendleton David (Bumblebee) Thompson, died recently and his funeral was attended by his many friends from maritime labor. Shipping in the bay area has been very active this period and is likely to remain so, especially Seattle for AB's, electricians, oilers, FWT's, cooks and bakers. Shipping is as fine as it was Payoffs this period included the when we last reported and the Elizabethport, Seatrain New Jer­ outlook is even stronger for sey, Our Lady of Peace, Pecds, FOWT's, cooks and bakers and East Point Victory, San Francisco, AB's. Overseas Dinny, Fairport, Tucson Payoffs have been the Anchor­ Victory and the Transpacific. age, Pan Oceanic Faith, Overseas Signing on were the Elizabethport, Rose, and the Steel Architect. Halaula Victory, Pecos, Overseas Signing on during the past two Dinny, Richfield Victory and the weeks have been the Anchorage, Tucson Victory. Santore, Pan Oceanic Faith and In transit this period were the the Ames Victory. Seamar, Steel Rover, San Juan, Penn Challenger, Portmar, and Columbia. A. W. Perkins is happy over just having made the cook and baker job aboard the Tucson Vic­ tory. R. C. Henke, meanwhile, is hitting the hall for the first AB spot to hit the board. And A. W. Rummel is waiting for a ship to the Far East following his hospital Perkins recuperation. Glad to hear Brother In transit we got a glimpse of Rummel is back in action. the Portmar, Seattle, Inger, FairWilminp^on port, and the Anchorage. During the past two weeks we We're glad to report that partly had the Longview Victory, Van­ in response to the Log feature on tage Progress, City of Alma, and the Trojan horse aspects of Labor Ridgefield Victory pay off. Eight Department activity, the Puget ships were by in transit and ship­ Sound Maritime Port Council went ping was extremely active. The on record, at its last meeting, con­ outlook, though, for the coming demning the Labor Department two weeks is a little less hectic. for its witch hunting tactics against Frank Camara hung onto the labor organizations. Penmar for 10 months as an A.B. The Seattle SlU Blood Bank, before signing off while the ship donated seven units from its supply was in Long Beach on her last to an elderly patient, a lady, at trip. Frank will be ready to go the USPHS hospital. again after a vacation and rest on Old timers by the hall recently the beach during which time he'll included James Pendergrass, have a chance to see some old whose last ship was the Ames shipmates. Victory. Dave Sykes is on the beach for Marion Martin was by the Wil­ mington hall after a 90 day trip a rest. His last vessel was the Rice aboard the City of Alma. Marion Victory. Friends of Ed Riiley will be isn't planning too long a stay on happy to learn that Ed is once the beach. He's ready to pull up anchor anytime with a good A.B.'s again FED, looking for a sherang spot bound for Viet Nam. spot. V' First Retirement Check Seafarer oldtimer Manuel Rodriguez (left) picked up his first reg­ ular monthly pension check at New York headquarters from SlU rep. Bill Hall. 'Brother Rodriguez, who makes his home in Brooklyn, N. Y., s,piled ja ,+be steward d.ep^rjmenf as chief cook until his retirement. �March 3, 1967 Pmge Eleven SEAFARERS LOG KENMAR CHRISTMAS PARTY Peter Gonzalez, Ship's Delegate of the Del Norte (Delta), reported that the trip is going well. The crew is still talking about Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan's talk to the crew at a meeting at sea, and the gold charm that the crew gave her "as a token of our appreciation of the good work she is doing for us." Three men were " hospitalized in Santos, Brazil, ship's television set. The trouble ports that a funeral wreath was during the ship's voyage north. was diagnosed as lying with the an­ sent to Michele Liuzza's mother's They were Fred H. Duchmann, tenna, and it will be checked at funeral. Jr., Harry J. Duracher, and Mau­ the first opportunity. rice P. Beianger. vl> Each of the three Brother William Sladko re­ received $50 from A special meeting of the crew signed as Ship's Delegate of the the Ship's Fund. of the Connecticut (Oriental Lucile Bloomfield Gonzalez reported Exporters) was (Bloomfield), r ethat the crew gave called to elect a "the Steward De­ ports Meeting new Ship's Dele­ partment a big [Secretary Pete gate to replace vote of thanks Frank P. ScourTriautafillos, add­ Duracher for the wonderful keas, who was ing that he had holidav food" it hospitalized in "done a good provided. "We all had fine food, Bahrein, the is­ job." Charles W. Christmas trees and all," he said. land-city in the Thorpe was voted During the meeting presided over Persian Gulf off Triautafillos in as new Ship's Darville by Meeting Chairman Robert Cal­ the coast of AraDelegate by ac­ lahan, Movie Director Maurice bia. Richard E. Darville was clamation. The crew decided that Kramer reported that the Chief elected with honors, reports Meet­ they would refrain from making Engineer was given $120 to rent ing Secretary A. W. Morales. The any noise in passageways at any 12 topside movies, leaving new Delegate's first act was to re­ hour "to give the man on watch a $474.85 in the Movie Fund. Dur­ quest that each Department Dele­ break to have some sleep," ac­ ing the Good and Welfare portion gate get a list of needed repairs of the meeting at sea. Brother Sal that his department was respon­ cording to Meeting Chairman Edward H. Heacox. Rallo said that Kramer "should sible for. try to get ten good movies for $40 a piece, and not 20 poor movies for $20 a piece." The crew of the Oceanic Cloud A charcoal broiled steak dinner (Transworld Marine) is happy, re­ was enjoyed by the crew of the ports Meeting Fairisle (Pan James H. Corder was elected Secretary T. DenOceanic Tankers) the new Ship's Delegate of the semore, about the while at anchor Calmar (Calmar). prospect of soon in Saigon, Meet­ At a meeting pre­ getting a televi­ ing Secretary Ira sided over by sion set. They are Brown wrote the Meeting Chair­ looking, forward Log. "All hands man E. Hogge to receiving enjoyed it and resolutions were helped clean up American prointroduced to Brown afterward," he Densemore pms in the Philhave the TV re­ wrote. During lippines and in paired, to fix the Viet Nam. The crew suggested the good and welfare portion of washing machine that their rooms and the mess- the meeting chaired by Brother Douglas and to have the room deck be painted, and that George Craggs, the crew decided fo'c'sles and shower painted. Meet­ the rust be removed from the they will fix the recreation room ing Secretary V. Douglas reports Steward Department head and on condition that no one sleep in that during the good and welfare shower. The were informed, dur­ it or put his feet on the furniture. section of the meeting, motions ing a meeting chaired by W. Ncsta, A suggestion was made that more were introduced to see about get­ that there would be no draws in chairs be put in the recreation ting name brands of food, about American money in Viet Nam, room. getting bulk ice cream on the East but in local currency. Coast, and a better grade of steak. A fine Christmas dinner was provided for the crew of the Steel Outgoing Ship's Delegate B. Advocate (Isth­ "Movie Director" Maurice Ruggie received a vote of thanks Kramer reported during a re­ mian) by the fine from the crew Steward Depart­ cent mepibership. members of the ment, according meeting aboard National Defend­ to Robert Brown, the Del Norte er (Western Agenmeeting chair­ (Delta) that the @ cies), "for a job man. "Good food ship was not able ^ well done," writes all the way to get the movies Meeting Secretary around", he re­ ordered in Hous­ W. Scott. William ports. R. Bowman ton. The films Bowman Cameron was meeting secretary, were sent from elected new Ship's Dallas to New said that Brother Robert White, Ruggie Kaiser Delegate. During Orleans by air, Steward, was put ashore in Bal­ the last meeting, that old bugaboo, and Kramer could not get them boa, Panama Canal because of the laundry room, came under because the airport was closed. injuries. E. C. Johnson was elected discussion. It was decided that the Meeting Secretary Bill Kaiser re- ship's delegate. ship's OS's and Wipers arrange a fair schedule among themselves , for cleaning the laundry. <I> "Everything is running smooth' ly and there are no beefs," aboard the Pennmar (Cal­ mar), according to Meeting Chair­ man W. A. Rey­ nolds. A vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the Steward Depart­ ment by a grateful Kondylas crew. The only thing wrong at all aboard the Pennmar, writes Meet­ ing Secretary N. Kondylas, is the ^SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., 11232 iliili" •' ^ ' 1 give yoor former eddre« below: , j 4 were Captain Charles /B. . Dunn, Seafarers Calvin' J. Wilson, John Seaman, Ron- ; aid Tladale, and Antonio ^ j LaDy. Brother tally played Santa Claus. "Everybody had a wonderful time vdtfa 1^ of presents and goodies for kids," the ddp^s delegate re^ ported. The officers and crew took up a collection of $290 to pay for the parly. The Kenmar has been in ffie Ftnr East a year. Santa Claus, who Is Chief Cook Antonio Lalli during the rest of . the year, is surrounded by some of the 80 Formosan orphans who were guests at a Christmas party given by the Kenmar's crew. / "Santa Ciaus" Tony Lalli gives out with some holiday spirit. Some of the crew from the Kenmar pose with Lalli, together with rpany of the children from the orphanage in Keelung, Formosa. Calvin J. Wilson, Kenmar's Bosun, stands alongside the Christ­ mas tree along with some Oi the local citizens who helped prepare the party and take care of the children during tha event. . * I^Bli " i would like TO receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my ' name on your mailing list, (Print MormaUon} " > AVOID DUPIICATIOM! If you are en old sofascriber and. have a < _ - i A Christaias j^arty IfKr 80 orphans, coiq^ete with Santa Claus, j^esents, and a huge cake, war glvoi by the crew and ofBcm ot flie SIUcontncted Kenmar (Calmar Steamship Corp.). The gala affair took place at the Har­ bor Hotel in Keelung, For­ mosa. The (widiainige, for children, is close to the hoteL The sponsors of the party, according to a lett«ar to the Log from the SSdp's Delegate, .. �Page Twelve SEAFARERS Seafarers'Knife & Fork Expeditions Take Them to Giobe's Far Corners •<s. ^ I March 3, 1967 LOG "If you can afford it, you can eat well in any country," Seafarer Lee Seldin told the Log recently during a discussion of what to expect in the way of food in foreign ports. Almost all the Seafarers present agreed that Hong Kong can't be beaten among all the world's ports for having the largest number of different types of restaurants—and all practically within walking distance of each other. Many of the Seafarers ques­ tioned said that their favorite food is nothing more exotic than steak. Brother I. Klinetsky claimed that the best steaks in the world are to be had not in Texas, but in Kobe, Japan. No one present dis­ puted the claim. Kobe is a favorite eating spot, and the conversation drifted back to that port later on. The two best places in town. Brother W. R. Seafarers who have eaten their way around the world discuss the Nelson told the Log are the epicurean delights awaiting the voyager in various foreign ports. Missona and the Aragawa restau­ The chow hounds ape (l-r): W. Nelson, L Seldin and I. Klinetsky. rants. The Missona specializes in Japanese food, while the latter is a Western-style eatery. They are country visited by epicurean Sea­ named Jenson. He has two other both excellent steak houses, and farers. Favorite haunts of hungry restaurants in Manila, all of them attract many tourists. All the SIU men in Singapore are The excellent. As far as European cooking food is prepared in front of the Cockpit, which serves Chinese goes, most Seafarers agree that food, the Delphi Hotel for West­ customer, including not only the France has the best. The Seafarers ern food, and Hotel Singapore for steaks, but the potatoes and salad interviewed by the Log all agreed quick snacks. as well. Like most better Japa­ There are so many good restau­ that French prices are absurdly nese restaurants, it is rather expen­ sive. The customer should come rants in Hong Kong that no one high. The patron of even a half­ prepared to spend at least six dol­ particular ones were named. The way decent French restaurant can Seafarers interviewed by the Log expect to spend a minimum of six lars. Seafarer Lee Seldin said the best urged their Brothers to patronize or seven dollars. The wine, of steaks he ever ate were served at Hong Kong's Chinese restaurants. course, is also good. In German ports, the Seafarer the Bombay Hotel. The meat was All Chinese styles of cooking are "two inches thick, and you could represented, including the Canton­ can also eat well, but at less cost cut it with your fork," he said. ese style familiar to patronizers than in France. As far as potables Ironically, most Indians are Hindu of Chinese eating spots in Amer­ go, cognac is recommended. Good ica, and the Mandarin, or North­ German cognac can be had in and never eat beef. ern Chinese, which the Seafarers restaurants for $2.80 a bottle. The hotels in Kobe are as good A favorite cheap food in Bel­ as its restaurants, the Log was said is the best. A favorite Man­ told. Most of them feature re­ darin dish is chicken in red hot gium are dixie-cup type containers filled with chicken and potatoes. frigerators in the rooms, stocked sauce. Okinawa is another favorite stop One Seafarer said he was pleas­ with soda, cheese and canned foods from all over the world. of Seafarers who appreciate Orien­ antly surprised at the high quality The customer is charged for the tal food. The specialty on that and low prices of Yugoslavian small island is lobster, which, all food. His favorite dish in that food he eats in his room. Another manifestation of mod­ the men agreed is great. It was country is Beef Rijeka, which is ern Japanese life that Seafarers a toss-up between the Seamen's made with port wine. Greek food, most of it cooked visiting that country's ports were Club and the Harbor View Restau­ urged to sample are the many tea rant which was the best place on with olive oil, is good, most of the Seafarers agreed, though it is on and coffee houses. Some are the the island to enjoy lobster. The cheapest food in the Orient the expensive side. One SIU man traditional tea houses, while others is to be had in Jakarto, Indonesia. said a good way of beating high are more modern Western-style expresso houses. They all serve both The hottest food is in Malaya. In Greek prices is to patronize the tea and good coffee, as well as fact, "Malayan food is so hot, street food stands rather than the sandwiches and other snacks. Most even Indians can't eat it," the Log better restaurants. These stands of them are cheap compared to was told. Needless to say, the food sell hot dog type sausages, pastries, the other restaurants, and some of in both Malaya and India is too and a Greek specialty, sour cheese­ them have entertainment, ranging hot for American tastes. The Sea­ cake. One complaint registered about from traditional Japanese music farer visiting India, the old hands to modern jazz. The coffee houses said, should stick to chicken or European cooking is that the standard Continental breakfast of are frequented by students and in­ imported canned food. tellectuals, many of whom speak Another complaint heard about hard rolls, jam, and coffee is English. The only complaint re­ Indian food is the "sloppy" con­ rather skimpy. The best dish in Turkey, one ported about the tea and coffee ditions under which it is often pre­ houses is that their ice cream is pared. There are often rats in Seafarer said, is shishkabob. An­ different than "state side" ice Indian eating places, the Log was other Seafarer said the best shish­ cream, and not very good to some­ told. Many Seafarers found the kabob in the world is made in one used to American ice cream. Indian custom of eating without Casablanca. He was turned on to A favorite spot for Seafarers in the use of utensils repulsive, in it by an Arab friend. The chunks Japan is the Hotel New Yorker in spite of the fact that only the right of lamb and vegetables arc served Tokyo. The main attraction is the hand is used for eating, while only on a thin wire rod. The lamb, he 300 "bunny" type waitresses. In the left is used for washing one's said, "is better than anything you can get here." He got a dish of Yokohama, the rendezvous for body. Seafarers is Jack's Steak House. The Phillipines have good food, hot sauce and a dish of bread. Needless to say, the food is very the Log found. Pork Adoba was His Arab friend showed him how good. recommended as being a particu­ to dip the bread in the hot sauce A common complaint hegrd larly good Filipino dish. It con­ as he ate the shishkabob. The about Asian ports is the bad quali­ sists of diced pork with long prices, he said, were reasonable. The Log asked Seafarers, how ty of the milk. Most milk served noodles. Ironically, the place Sea­ in the Orient is "reconstituted." farers like best in the Filipino to find a good place to eat in a However, in most Southeast Asian port of Manila specializes in Scan­ foreign port. One of the best an­ ports. Magnolia brand milk, im­ dinavian food. It is the Scandi­ swers to this problem was to ask ported from Australia, is avail­ navian Seamen's Club. Seamen of about • eating places when doing able. It is up to the standards of all nationalities are welcome, and any shopping. The time to ask is American milk. The milk in most the food is excellent. American after the purchase has been made. of Europe, the Seafarers agreed, food is served at the Club. An­ The proprietor, in almost every other place is Scandia's, a restau­ case, "will give you an honest anis alright. Japan was not the only Oriental" rant run by a Danish- ex-sailor, r ft > : i i i Pension IncreaM A Big Help To The Editor: I wish to thank one and aff for the Pension Fund and the help it has given me since I have been on pension. The 25 dollar increase shfC ; helps buy the 'burgers.' I thank you.' Robert E, Aycfs.,: HoutkalDoggips Kntitked i^ Reader To The Editor. :" That dog all dressed up in nautical togs (heaven help us!) is a iSchnauzer . . . a terrier, A > breed which gets its name from ;5the fact that its smelling appa­ ratus (highly sensitive) usually aims first at the grouritP (terra firma). As the owner of a tSchnauzeri I can assure youihat nautical togs are most inapf^propriate. The only kind of ,bbat mine really likes isA canoe i.. as for water to swlrn li3---O0; ; dice. As for dogs in human clothI ing—strictly for the really deli° ;,cate breeds—no healthy sportTog dog such as a Schnauzer (jshould ever have to submit to ' this sort of indignity, except in cases of extreme cold or, per­ haps, torrential, cold rain. I'm saddened to think that a ' he-man paper like the Log would encourage h, Margof Thompson , Ed. Note: The Log, in its Jan. 20, 1967 issue, ran a short. 11Justrated» article on sailor suits for dogs. The Log interpreted this phcnornenon as being part of the recent revival in all things 'nautical. J$eafarer's Widow Thanks Crew To The Editor: We want to express our heartr felt appreciation to the crew that was aboard the S.S. Marore for the comfronting words and help at the time of Thomas T. Willis's death. We are sinJTcrely, grateful.'.; > /•, • Mrs. Thomas T. Willis and Sdi^ • To The Editor: This is to show niy apprecia­ tion to Eddie—I don't remem­ ber hi.s last name—^who was Ship's Delegate on the Tamara Guilden. (Ed. Note: Eddie is Seafarer Edward J. Rogg). I yas a crew member and was hospitalized in Haifa, Israel. I yas in the hospiiai for 24 days, d he went out of his way to e that I bad everything I ed. had a fine C ain who > if that T go i f had ncthsng btit trouble. Igain, I want to. express my pks to Eddie and the, lest of jboys who came to see;i«e t now m the-Mrtu»ie HCB havd Qbthing but praise fil^ 1 the crew and officers on the j Taraara Guilden, a vetY fine ship. Tell all my friends and 5 brolherT where I am, James H. 'Ted" ParneB ; : MaHfime JTj^^hse League is Needed To the Editor: I'm glad to see that SIU membership meetings voted to endorse the new Maritime De­ fense League. The League de­ serves the support of every Sea­ farer because it is badly-needed in these days when various agencies seem to be determined to give union men a hard time whenever they get the chance.: It is true that the SIU mem­ bers have come a long way in the past 25 years. We have eco­ nomic security, decent wages, good working cbnditions, solid pension, welfare and vacation benefits—and are treated with respect by employers and the many government agencies who regulate our livelihoods and who once kicked seamen around as a form of exercise. But union seamen are still victims of abuse and unfair treatment, as has been shown time and again whenever law i LETTERS 1 To The Editor enforcement agencies get a chance to put the squeeze on them. Those who remember thr early struggles of the SIU and unions generally know what a hard time was suffered by union men on the picket line, in strikes and in militant demon­ strations for any good union cause. Any man who ran into legal problems as a result could depend on his union tP Kelp^^ hinib-Tnd help him it did. ' With the more subtle anti­ union laws in existence today, and the various court rulings, a man with a legal problem can be in a rough spot when it comes to getting assistance, becausef the union is reistricted in many areas from coming to his aid. At today's costs for legal representation, you can imagine how impossible it would he fijr J a man to get a good lawyer so that his rights will be protected| That's why the Maritime De­ fense League is a great idea-— and a timely one. Seamen don't have to, be told how important it is to protect their rights. Evety SIU man should port the Maritime Defer League. Fred W. • Seafarer's WHe Praises Pension To The Editor; tl _ towery . .j �March 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG FINAL DEPARTURES John Joseph Moran, 68: Broth­ er Moran died of heart disease after a long ill­ ness. He was a resident of Lau­ rence Harbor, N. J. A tugboat deck­ hand, he had been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1924 until his re­ tirement 20 years later. Since 1964 he had been retired on an SIU disability pension. He served in the Navy during World War I. He is survived by his wife, Sadie. Frank G. Strickland, 47: Broth­ er Strickland's death was due to heart disease. He had been receiv­ ing SIU disability pension payments for six months. In the Deck Depart­ ment, he sailed as an AB. He served in the Navv from 1940 to 1959, and was discharged with the rating of Meterologist. He was born in Baton Rouge, La. He joined the SIU in New Orleans and usually sailed from that port. John Pedrosa, 70: Brother Pedrosa succumbed to liver disease, passing away at Union Me. morial Hospital in f Baltimore. Re­ tired on an SIU pension at the time of his death. Brother Pedrosa sailed in the En­ gine Department. He joined the SIU in 1939, in the port of Baltimore, where he made his home. Bom in Portugal, he was an American citizen. A wid­ ower, he is survived by his sisterin-law, Roberta Haussmann of Pikeville, Md., and a sister, Maria Carlotta Lima Pedrosa of Lisbon, Portugal. ^ Emilio Ramos, 58: Brother Ramos died of heart failure in his home town of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Brother Ramos sailed in the Engine De­ partment, as a Deck Engineer. At the time of his passing, he was on SIU disability pension. He joined the Union in 1944, in the port of New York. Bom in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he lived, during recent years, in San Juan, with his wife, Susana, and their children. Faustino Orjales, 67: Brother Orjales passed away due to com­ plications brought on by chronic lung disease. He died in his home in New Orleans. Elton M. Hudglns, 59: Brother A member of the Hudgins died of a heart attack SIU since 1946, after an illness of Brother Orjales ten days. He was sailed as a Stew­ hospitalized in the ard. He joined the Norfolk USPHS Union in the port of Houston. hospital. A resi­ Bom in Spain, he was an Ameri­ dent of Onemo, can citizen. He had spent over Va., he sailed 30 years at sea, on both Ameri­ as an Engineer can-flag and foreign-flag ships, aboard vessels op­ and had retired as an SIU disabil­ erated by the ity pension. He is survived by a M. L. Hudgins Company since brother, Roman Orjales of Balti­ 1962. He joined the Union in more, and a sister Cipriana Orjales Norfolk. He is survived by his of Coruna, Spain. wife, Clara, and a son, Charles. Lifeboat Class No, 170 Is Launched Page Thirteen Hew llectroni€ Voice Box Enables VeteranSIUMember to Speak Again A medical breakthrougji has given Seafarer Jeff Davis the hope that he will be able to speak normally again some day. Brother Davis, 60, had his larynx, or voice box removed in March, 1966. The operation was performed at the Staten Island USPHS Hospital in New York. Because his vocal chords have been removed, Brother Davis the article with him, and indicated USPHS Hospital. He thought the can talk only in the barest whis­ his desire to the doctors. They told quality of care and research was per. He can make himself under­ Brother Davis that they could not extremely high. And, he said, the stood, however, by using a small give him an immediate reply, as "whole staff was great." He smiled, put the Electrolarynx electronic device called an Electro- they would have to confer with to his cheek, and articulated: the Boston medical team first to larynx. He holds the small, black, "They need someone to practice learn the techniques of the opera­ cylindrical instru­ on—and I have nothing to lose." tion. ment against his Brother Davis lives in New Asked if he thought they would cheek. It picks York's borough of Brooklyn and go through with the operation. up the vibrations has a grown daughter. He has been Brother Davis said "I can only he is able to pro­ since 1935, in "the black sailing guess." He added that "if it's duce and adds a gang," as an FWT. He has been possible to do it, they will do it." "voice" to make a Seafarer for 23 years. He spoke very highly of the them audible. The device was pur­ chased for him by Davis the SIU Welfare plan. Brother Davis explained that he must hold the Electrolarynx tightly against his cheek, or the sound will Gordon Cbambera Jack Brace dissipate. He must constantly work Get in touch with your mother Please contact your former ship­ a button as he talks via the Elec­ as soon as possible at 208 Fourth mate, Albert Reid, at the Phila­ trolarynx. Brother Davis told the St., Bethpage, N.Y. Telephone delphia Union Hall, or at 1242 Log that it took him only about (516) WE 8-6459. So. 29th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 20 minutes to learn to use the instrument. Before the develop­ Joseph H. Paulier ment of the Electrolarynx, those Huntley A. Hibbert who underwent operations similar Please contact Mr. and Mrs. to Brother Davis' had to try to Contact your wife as soon as B. W. Mathes. The address is 41 make themselves understood possible. Church St., Lynn, Mass. through crude tin horns. ^ Brother Davis was discharged Peter WedrogowskI Raymond T. Wagner from the USPHS Hospital on De­ Please contact the law offices of cember 19. He immediately began Please contact Newton B. to collect an SIU disability pen­ Schwartz, attorney at law, 500 Newton B. Schwartz, 500 Branard sion. Branard at Garrott, Houston, Tex. at Garrott, Houston, Tex. 77006. Telephone JA 8-2863. 77006. Phone JA 8-2863. About a month later, on Janu­ ary 15, medical history was made, in Boston. Doctors at Massachu­ Larry Goonan setts Eye and Ear Infirmary used Buck Rice Please contact your mother at an artificial tube and valve fash­ Please get in touch with Sam 2504 Gibson St., N.W., Huntsioned from the patient's skin to Martin at 332 Heritage Ave., ville, Ala. 35810. Phone (205) replace a shattered larynx and Gretna, La. 852-9268. to restore the voice of a Marine ^ wounded in Viet Nam. ^ The artificial larynx, made from Jack Dolan Raymond E. Leonard the skin of the patient. Lance Cpl. "Knobby" has moved to 705 Walter Lopata, 25, was installed in You are urged to contact your two operations. The operations 74th St., North Bergen, N.J. wife as soon as possible. The ad­ were performed by Dr. William dress is 903 Pine St., Henderson, W. Montgomery of the Infirmary N.C. 27536. George Cuity and Lt. Comdr. Robert Toohill Please contact your wife as AJA of Chelsea Naval Hospital. Dr. soon as possible. TTie address is Woodrow W. Balch Montgomery said the procedure 2409'/i So. Miro St., New Or­ Please contact your brother, was the first of its kind and was leans, La. B. C. Balch, Drumright, Okla. simple, but that it "will take a year or two to get the kinks out." Brother Davis read about the operation in the newspaper and decided that he was willing to have it performed on him, though it is still in an experimental stage. He went to the hospital, taking vl> •, ' Wd .Ky> J-' ! . HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOKSEAMAHSHIP htfk tyO ./AM Hi This latest crew of graduates from the Union's Lifeboat School are now one step nearer toward obtaining an AB's ticket. Of course, being a lifeboatman is useful even to members of the Engine and Steward Departments: they make for a safe ship. Seated (l-r) are: Joseph Slumma, Frank Adosci, Edward Dullea and Ronald Grain. Standing (l-r) are: Steve Overton, Robert Dhomas, Frank McCreary, Raymond Kelly, Juan Ayala and school, instructor Ami .Bjornsson. CORRECTION Due to an unfortunate er- i ror, it was reported in the Log's regular feature, "From the Ships at Sea," in the Feb. 17, 1967 issue, that Brother | Mohammed Nasser of Brook- | lyn passed away. Actually Seafarer Nasser S. Nasser, a crew member aboard the Re; becca (Maritime Overseas), died in a Sasebo, Japan, hosI pital. Brother Mohammed i Nasser is in excellent health and presently sailing in the i Engine Department aboard the Cape Junction. s SIU Daniel John Juhosz, bora Jan­ uary 18 , 1967, to the John J. Juhoszs, Lancaster, New York. Brenda May, bora January 20, 1967, to the George E. Mays, Queens Village, L.I., N.Y. Michael Odee, bora December 23, 1966, to the John V. Odees, North Olmsted, Ohio. Mariellen Bafley, bora Decem­ ber 13, 1966, to the Theodore Baileys, Baltimore, Maryand. AJA AIA William Zansavage, bora De­ cember 27, 1966, to the Albert Zansavages, Baltimore, Md. Natalie Ennis, bora January 21, 1967, to the Thomas E. Ennis, Philadelphia, Penna. A1> AJA Elsie Beth Boone, bora Novem­ ber 8, 1966, to the Thomas B. Boones, Norfolk, Virginia. Raul M. AguDar, bora January 3, 1967, to the Raul M. Aguilars, New York, New York. AIA Allan Eugene Lewis, bord July 23, 1966, to the Allen Lewis, Bal­ timore,. Maryland. , Brian Bonney, bora September 26, 1966, to the Sherwin Bonneys, Pprtsmouth, �SEAFARERS LOG Page Foarteen TS Chairman, Robert Callalmn: Se<!r«tary» Bill Kaiser, ?129.48 in ship's fund and 1474.85 in movie fund. Bh/erything is ntnhing smoothly with no major beds. Mo­ tion made tibat ship should have leemaking machines on board. Three men 'j hoepitaliied in Santos. Membership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Mar. 14—2:30 p.m. Mobile Mar. 15—^2:30 p.m. Wilmington . Mar. 10—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Mar. 22—^2:00 p.m. Seattle ... • Mar. 24 -2:UU p.m. New York . Mar. 6—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . Mar. 7—2:30 p.m. . Mar. 8—2:30 p.m. B?ltimore Detroit Mar. 10—2:30 p.m. Houston . .. .Mar. 13—^2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Mar. 6—2:00 p.m. Alpena Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Buffalo .. .. Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Chicago . . .Mar. 6—^7:00 p.m. Oeveland , .Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Duluth .. .Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Frankford .Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago Mar. 14—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Mar. 16—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Mar. 15—7:30 p.m. Duluth Mar. 17—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .Mar. 17—^7:30 p.m. Toledo Mar. 17—7:30 p.m. Detroit Mar. 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. Mar. 13—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Mar. 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile Mar. 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Mar. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and nnlicens^) Mar. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Mar. 9—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Houston .... Mar. 9—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Mar. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Mar. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Mar. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Mar. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ; MANHATTAN ""(Hudson Waterways), January 16—Chairman, Wm. Padgett: ; Secretory, Jorge Juan Marrero. No dis1 pttted OT and no beefs reported by departittsnt deiegatee.:.' • United Industrial Workers New Orleans Mar. 15—7:00 p.m. Mobile Mar. 15—7:00 p.m. New York ..Mar. 6—7:00p.m. Philadelphia .Mar. 7—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ... Mar. 8—7:00 p.m. ^Houston .. .Mar. 13—7:00 p.m. fMeetinr held st Labor Temple, Sanit Ste. Marie, Mich. * Meeting; held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. $ Meeting held at Galveston wharves. , : PRODUCER (Maritime Cargo), Januilary 9—Chairman, Fred Israel; Secretary, -Saw Ginsberg. No beefs and no disputed , OT reported by department delegates. Rcr •pair list to be discussed with patrolman. DIRECTORYof UNION 11ALL£I SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Gal Tanner Ear! Shapard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Ksrr HEADQUARTERS i75 -Ith Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St, TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2 4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 2B7 415 Main Sf. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave; Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tax. ..1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEAHLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison 54. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ...SOS N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Afldntic, Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adnainistered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in cliaige of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ sre made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. Theae contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This establish^ policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. Hie Elxeeutive Board may delegate, from among ita nnka, one fauUvidual to carry ont this responsibility. DEL 8UD (Delta), January 16—ChalrJataiano; Secretary, Robert man. Joeeph Cataiaiu J. Hand. Ship's delegate extended a vote of thanks to the esigino departments. S565.23 in movie fund and $327.65 in ship's fund. Motion made to see patrojman about getting clarification on shipboard promotions. FAIHI8LE (Pan Oceanic Tamkem), No« vember 25—Chairman. Ira. C, Brown; Secretary, G. Craggsi Brother Goncalves was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Two men in engine department paid off under mutual consent. No beefs reported by department delegates. WALTER BICE (Reynolds), January 6—Chairman, Don Dorn: Secretary, JamCs Mann. No beefs reported by der ; partment delegrates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a JW well ;fdone during tihe BCoHdays. ; ; < . #; ;M18^ (M^owbrook Transport), December 2f-—Chairman, Leo Lasoya: " Secretary, Maximo Bugawan. Most of the repairs have been completed. The re­ maining repairs will be taken care of when the ship goes to the shipyard. $6.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Brother Blackie Busataeki was elected bo r^nain as ship's delegate. STEEL ARCHITESCT (Irthmian), Jan­ uary 2=^-Chainnan Roy R. Thomas; Sec­ retary, Jon A. Maalow. Brother Howard Starbuck was elected to Serve as ship's delegate. Motion made to reinstate galleymen and dayman back on board, as-per­ sonnel on boiLrd are not sufficient to carry on duties as set forth in Onion agree­ ment. Vote of thank-swas extendi to the steward department for the fine Holi­ day meals. BBLGHIM VICTOKT (Isthmian). Jan. uary 19—Chairman, Ken Hayes: Secre­ tary, H. Middlston. Brother S. Wilson I was elected to serve as ship's delegate. I Vote of thanks was ^tended to the stewI ard department for the good food and i Service. Vote of thanks to Captain O'Rourke for getting TV, also to elec. tricians for gettin|; antenna up fast. All I departments running smoothly. ^ FENN EXPORTER (PCnn Shipping), •« January 2—Chairman, A. M. Michelet; I Secretary, Z. A, Markria, Brother P, JI Connolly was elected to seirve as ship's < delegate, A large vote of thanks to the j steward for a fine running steward de5 partment, and for exceiient food and aerv-' ii ice. All departments running smoothly. PAIRPORT (Waterman), January; 1 •—Chairman, Vie Handing; Secretary, James M. Elwell. Brother Jim Siney was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Motion made th'at ice machine be booked up in Japan. LUCILE BLOOMPIELD (BloOmfleid). I January 11—Chairman, Edward IL I Heecox; Secretary, Pete TriantnfiiiosIBrother. Roger W. Pinkham was elected I to serve aa new ship's delegate. No beefe ^r^wt^^hy •department delegates. ' March 3, 1967 DEL NOTRE (Delta), January 15-f? Chairman, Robert Callahan. $194.46 In chip's fund after spending $25.00 for floralwreath for Michele Liusia's mother's fiii., neral. $474.85 in movie fund. Brotheif Reuben Belletty was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion made that crew go on record as concurring with tha_ Constitutional Amendment Committee's" Reiiort that was presented at special meeting in ali constitutional ports on January 3, 1967. Iietter to be posted and ail to vote on it in Port of San Juan, if possible. One brother asked why the pa­ trolman is not down tt> the ship in Hous­ ton to collect dues from the men signing off there. UNFAIR LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy- . cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) NATIONAL DEFENDER (Western Agencies), January 7—Chairman, B. Ruggie; Secretary. W. Scott. Two men paid oif ship, ofte in Sasebo and one In Hong Kong. $1.00 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ port^ by department delegates. Discus­ sion about lodging and subsistence in Hong Kong. Motion sent to Headquarters that the President issue a statement to the membership as to why members don't have a fusible retirement plan. BARRE VICTORY (Delta), January 3 —Chairman, Armond Dunne, Jr.; Sec­ retary, J. Alford. Crew was commended by Frank Drozafc, West Coast Reprcaentative, Captain and Company (MSTS) for a job well done. Everything is running smoothly in ail departments. Brother; Armond Dunne. Jr. was re-elected to serve ,,: as ship's delegate. \1> CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cltieel Service), January 22—Chairman, A. Fin-l nell; Secretary, H. Dorrow. $81.16 In| ship's fund. Some disputed OX in decki and steward departments. ' v| DEL BIO (Delta), January 5—Chaiivj^ man, S. Pappas; Secretary, J. Gouldmah. $30.10 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by deportment dele­ gates. Patrolman to be contacted re­ garding .ship being fumigated for roachcg. Vote of thanks was extended to the Cap­ tain for repairing TV antenna. Crew would like better grade of bacon and hot dogs, and more of a variety of Ice cream. ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), hd date—Chairman, E L. Odom; Secretary, John A. Wirth. Motion was made to find out why. ship does not receive communicatidns from Headquarters. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. YORK (York), January 7—Chairman, Carl Gibbs; Secretary, F. S. Paylor. Mo. tion made to have patrolman see that a permanent type awning be installed be­ fore next voyage. Also to have seats In­ stalled in niesshall instead of benches at tables. Motion was made to see about cold drinking water being installed in flreroom for fireman on- watch, as fireroom is below engine room and fire­ men cannot leave unless relieved. Steward gave crew vote of thanks. CONNECTICUT (Oriental Exporters), January 18—Chairman. A. W. Morales; Secretary, A. W, Morales. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Richard E, Darville was elected -to serve as new ship's delegate. PEDfNMAR (Calmar), January 25— Chairman, W. A. Reynolds: Secretary, N. Kondylas. Ship's delegate reported that there was no beefs and that every­ thing 18 running smoothly. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ partment for a j(d> well done. ^ FREE AMERICA (A. L. Burbank), January 22-Chairman, Alfred Hireeh: Secretary, D. Hiompson. Brother Alfred Hirsch was elected to serve as ship's deiegate. . No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. . P^N VANGUARD (Penn), January 8—Chairman, Hi :,Pruge: Secretary, J.; Calhoun. Pour men taken off ship due to illness. Some disputed OT in engine and steward department. TRENTON (Sea-Land Service), Janu­ ary 29—Ohairinan, W.? Barnes : Secretary. Stephen H. Fulford. Some disputed OX re delayed sailing in engine and steward departments. Held discussions on various subjects. BAYLOR VICTORY (Victory Carriers),; October 30—Chairman, C. M. Rice: Sec-' retary, W. A. Walsh. Few beefs to be" taken .qp: ,;yieltl;,^.b09r#twE;.,,patr*toan, PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt ia given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, hut feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU puhlishea every six montha in the SEAFARBIRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union balls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so aa to familiarize themselves with ita contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing diaahility-penaion bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings. they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic orifrin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he ia entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to 8PAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit 6f the membership and the Union. If St any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been vioUtcd, or that he has been denied bit constitntional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he shonld immediately notify SIU PrMident Paul Hall at headqnarlera by certified mall, return receipt rcqnested. Stitrel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Chiidcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) \1> Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) ^ White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes ... Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . .Tarman, .Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) \1> Di Giorgio Fruit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) —— <i>— Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Farhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) —<i>— "HIS" brand men's clotbes Kavnee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) \1> Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio PerelU Minetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. I., Trlbuno Vennoath, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R' Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) , 71 �March 3, 1967 Campaign, Program Launched By Maritime Defense League I ] I Page Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG NEW YORK—The Maritime Defense League, which was estab­ lished in January so that maritime workers faced with legal prob­ lems or charges threatening their personal liberties would be assured of their fundamental rights to counsel and other assistance, legal restrictions cannot be pro­ has begun functioning. The vided by his union, can get in League's officers announced this touch with the League at its Han­ week that the campaign had been son Place office in Brooklyn. launched for funds that will en­ able the new organization to carry out its program. The League is a private organi­ zation which will make available legal and other assistance to mari­ time workers out of a fund to be sustained by voluntary contribu­ tions. Offices of the Maritime (Continued from page 3) Defense League are located at One Hanson Place, Brooklyn, • Stressed the rapid progress N. Y. 11217; the telephone num­ and expansion of the Soviet mer­ ber is (212) 638-1681. chant marine and termed it "an The objective of the League, economic threat to the free world" which has been endorsed and that must be met by a revitalizavoted support at SIU membership tion of the U.S. maritime fleet. meetings, is to assure that mari­ • Urged action by the Admin­ time workers are protected in situ­ istration on the report of the Mari­ ations where they lack the neces­ time Advisory Committee because sary funds to provide their own its recommendations are in "sup­ defense when their union cannot port of the public interest." assist them because of legal restric­ • Called on the President to tions and various court interpreta­ review aid programs to Argentina tions. in light of the suppression of the Chairmi.n of the Maritime De­ rights of organized labor in that fense League is Robert A. Mat­ country. thews, a SIU vice-president, and • Urged ratification by the the Treasurer is Price C. Spivey, Administrator of the Seafarers U.S. of the human rights conven­ Welfare, Pension and Vacation tions adopted by the United States Plans. as part of the observance of 1968 Any SIU member who may as the Intl. Year for Human require assistance, which under Rights. MTD To Study L-G Rulings By Courts AFL'CIO Council 'Ready' to Discuss Any Compiuint of AHHiuted Unions (Continued from page 3) • Called for "enactment with­ out delay" of modernization and overhauling of the unemployment insurance system as a step to­ wards creating a single federal program. • Proposed the adoption by the federal government of a "mod­ ern, business-like" budget system that would permit sound longrange planning to meet the need for expanded and improved fa­ cilities. In reply to press conference queries on the council's proce­ dures statement Meany said that the AFL-CIO has received no documents or bill of particulars from Reuther or the UAW and neither has the Executive Coun­ cil. He stressed that there is "no feud," as charged in some press accounts, between himself and Reuther and that they have had a very "nice relationship" in the past five years. He noted that the council has an open agenda when it meets and any member can bring up any subject at any time and that they do. The council statement pointed out that there is only "one limita­ tion to the extent to which any individual or any organization within the trad» union movement can influence the direction of the AFL-CIO, its programs and poli­ cies or the character and identity of its leadership. . . . They must be able to persuade the majority that their complaints are valid, that their proposals are sound and that their alternatives are prefer­ able. Neither size, financial re­ sources. nor extravagance of lan­ guage can overcome or substitute for that simple basic require­ ment." The telegram received by Meany from the UAW earlier this month advised the AFL-CIO president that the UAW interna­ tional board had ordered Reuther and all other officers to resign im­ mediately from the council and other posts they held in the AFLCIO. Meany made the following points also at his press confer­ ences: • The AFL-CIO has "abso­ lutely not" received any funds from the Central Intelligence Agency and that he personally is opposed to unions receiving such funds. The CIA, he said, can do its job without subsidizing unions. • Labor's relations with the Administration had been very good and great progress had been made on labor's programs, greater than under any other administra­ tion. • The AFL-CIO is unalterably opposed to any form of compul­ sory arbitration and this position has been made clear to Pres. Johnson on numerous occasions. • Strong support will be given the effort to enact situs picketing legislation and he expects the same support from the Adminis­ tration as in the past. • The Federation is studying the Administration proposal to set up a new department including Labor, Commerce and possibly other agencies but as long as the concept of departments to repre­ sent interest groups prevails—for example, agriculture — organized labor believes that the Labor Dept. should be maintained as a department looking after the prob­ lems of workers. Wirtz, at a press conference following his meeting with the council, said he had discussed en­ forcement of the new amendments to the minimum wage law, the administration of the LandrumGriffin Act and the various man­ power programs of the depart­ ment. He reported also discussion on the creation of a new Dept. of Economic Affairs and the legisla­ tive prospects for various admin­ istration programs. The secretary said his discus­ sion with the council was "com­ pletely constructive" on Landrum-Griffin matters. He said he has made arrangements for a complete review of the problems arising under the act with mem­ bers of the council. The difficul­ ties arise, he noted, when the department has to be at times both a "mediator and a cop." are divorced or legally separated under a decree and who have not remarried, or a husband whose wife is incapacitated or is institu­ tionalized for at least 90 consecu­ tive days or a shorter period if she dies, may deduct expenses paid, not to exceed a total of $600, for one dependent, or not to ex­ ceed a total of $900 for two or more dependents for the care of: (a) dependent children under 13 years of age; or (b) dependent persons (excluding husband or wife) physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves; if such care is to enable the tax­ payer to be gainfully employed or to actively seek gainful em­ ployment. which are not compensated by in­ surance. These losses are limited to the amount in excess of $100 for each loss. i I I i INCOME TAX GUIDE i f \ rS • I I i \ [ 1- I (Continued from page 8) Seafarers Vacation Plan is taxable income in the same manner as wages. DEATH BENEFIT EXCLU­ SION. If you receive pension pay­ ments as a beneficiary of a de­ ceased employee, and the em­ ployee had received no retirement pension payment, you may be en­ titled to a death benefit exclusion of up to $5,000. GAMBLING GAINS. All net gains from gambling must be re­ ported as income. Rowever, if more was lost than gained during the year, the losses are not de­ ductible, but simply cancel out the gains. INVESTMENT CREDIT. Form 3468 is to be used by a Seafarer claiming the investment credit. The credit is allowed for investment in tangible depreciable personal property used in business. The credit is an amount equal to 1% of such investment and ap­ plied against your income tax. INCOME AVERAGING. A Seafarer who has an unusually large amount of taxable income for 1966 may be able to reduce the total amount of his tax by using the income averaging meth­ od. This method permits a part of the unusually large amount of taxable income to be taxed in lower brackets, resulting in a re­ duction of the over-all amount of tax due. The following items can be used as deductions against income (IF YOU DO NOT TAKE THE STANDARD DEDUCTIONS): CONTRIBUTIONS. A tax­ payer can deduct up to 20 per­ cent of gross income for contribu­ tions to charitable institutions, and an additional ten percent in con­ tributions to churches, hospitals and educational institutions. INTEREST. Interest paid to banks and individuals on loans, mortgages, etc., is deductible. TAXES. In general, you can deduct: personal property taxes, real estate taxes, state or local re­ tail sales taxes, state gasoline taxes and state income taxes actually paid within the year. You cannot deduct: Federal excise taxes. Fed­ eral Social Security taxes, hunting and dog licenses, auto inspection fees, tags, drivers licenses, alco­ holic 'erage, cigarette and to­ bacco es, water taxes and taxes paid by you for another person. MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSES. All expenses over three percent of adjusted gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hos­ pital insurance, nurse care and similar costs can be deducted. Other such costs include such items as eyeglasses, ambulance service, transportation to doctors' offices, rental of wheelchairs and similar equipment, hearing aids, artificial limbs and corrective de­ vices. However, if the Seafarer is re­ imbursed by the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan for any of these costs, such as family, hospital and sur­ gical expenses, he cannot deduct the whole bill, only that part in excess of the benefits paid by the Plan. All expenses over one percent of adjusted gross income for drugs and medicine can be de­ ducted. The deductible portion is then combined, with other medi­ cal and dental expenses which are subject to the normal three per­ cent rule. Special Rule for Certain Per­ sons 65 or over: The unreimbursed portion of the medical and dental expenses including medicine and drugs are deductible in full for the follow­ ing persons: (a) The taxpayer and his wife if EITHER is 65 years of age or over; (b) A dependent who is 65 or over and who is the mother or father of the taxpayer or his wife. CARE OF CHILDREN AND OTHER DEPENDENTS. If de­ ductions are itemized, a woman or a widower (including men who i i t * I : i lilt WORK CLOTHES, TOOLS. The cost and cleaning of uni­ forms and work clothes which or­ dinarily cannot be used as dress wear can be deducted. This in­ cludes protective work shoes, gloves, caps, foul weather gear, clothing ruined by grease or paint, plus tools bought for use on the job, or books and periodicals used in direct connection with work. UNION DUES. Dues and ini­ tiation fees paid to labor organiza­ tions and most union assessments can be deducted. PURCHASE OF U.S. SAV­ INGS BONDS. If you are entitled to a refund, you may apply it to the purchase of Series E. U.S. Savings Bonds. If you check the appropriate box you will be is­ sued as many bonds as your re­ fund will buy in multiples of $18.75 for each $25 face value bond. ALIMONY. Periodic payment of alimony to a wife in accord with a written agreement between them can be deducted. CASUALTY LOSSES. T^e reasonable value of all clothing and gear lost at sea due to storm, vessel damage, etc., for which the taxpayer is not otherwise compen­ sate, can be deducted as an ex­ pense. The same applies to fire loss or losses in auto accidents DECLARATION OF ESTI­ MATED TAX. The purpose of this declaration is to provide for current payment of taxes not col­ lected through withholding, where a taxpayer may have a consider­ able amount of outside income. In such cases, a Seafarer should check the instructions on hisf tax return carefully, as the "Declara­ tion of Estimated Tax" also must be filed on or before April 17, 1967. m �SEAFARERSsLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ^V';:- To Protect the American Consumer A TRUTH-INLENDING LAW - ''A-.'v A Jersey City, N.J. man, for instance, bought a TV set for $123.88 and was given a coupon book calling for 24 monthly payments of $17.50. The interest rate turned out to be is? 229% per year—over twice the cost of the TV If the answer is yes, you have taken the first set for interest alone! Doubly tragic, he had to step toward protecting yourself and your hardkeep up the payments because defaulting on the earned money against interest gouging. Un­ loan would mean losing his job. fortunately however, in today's credit jungle, you probably didn't get an honest reply to A Pittsburgh, Pa. man borrowed $900 from IN THE ADD-ON RATE SCHEME, the your demand and still don't really know the a small loan company with monthly payments borrower is told that the finance charge will true annual interest rate you are paying. For of $58.10 for 24 months. The interest rate be $6 on a one-year, $100 loan, repayable in instance: turned out to be 52% per year! equal monthly installments. The lender rep­ The 3% per month plan of small loan com­ resents this as a 6% interest rate loan—which . ,W A; It is almost certain that some readers of this panies is really 36% interest per year. it is not. The actual rate is almost 12% be­ article have been victims of similar interest cause he is constantly repaying the loan over the swindles without even realizing that they were The AV2% new car financing plan of some : ; year and does not have the use of the $100 being "taken" by the well-planned confusion of commercial banks is really 9% per year. 5f • for a full year. The interest rate is quoted on the lending industry. the original amount of the debt and not on the The advertised 5% rate on home improve­ How would proposed Truth-in-Lendihg legunpaid balance. In reality the borrower is asked ment loans is not less than a 6% first mortf; islation aid the average borrower to find his to pay interest on amounts he has already re­ gage, as advertised, but nearly twice as much, , ; way through the credit jungle, which one oh-! paid. or almost 10% interest per year. server recently described as "a wonderland of credit where percentages multiply and divide at The so-called 6% rate for financing used cars THE DISCOUPP" RATE is a variation of the will, where finance charges materialize on offered by some dealers is at least 12% per year add-on rate. Instead of receiving $100 and command and fees are collected on the way out; and sometimes very much higher—18 to 25% paying back $106, the borrower only receives where sharp practices and rackets not only in­ per year or more. $94 in cash or goods—^the interest being taken flate the costs of credit, but also impose enor­ Many loan and credit companies make it out in advance. The loan is again repaid in mous financial hardships on the debtor, partic­ purposely difficult or impossible to find out regular installments over a whole year on the ularly those who can least afford it"? the true cost of what you pay to borrow money entire amount of the loan, so that the true in­ Pending iegislation would do two very imporor to buy on an installment plan. To do this terest rate is not 6% as stated but more than they employ various devices as part of their tant things—assure the borrower a statement of 12%, because in addition to paying interest on standard operating procedure. ^ the total finance charge in dollars and cents; amounts he has already repaid,,the borrower j ^ and assure him a statement of the finance never got his full $100 in the first place—^he got^ ;ti As a noted American economist has com­ f barge expressed in terms of a true annual rate^; $94. mented: bii the outstanding unpaid balance of the obli- .• "The variety and complexity of finance and ; / . gation—two simple but vital facts which the? ; THE "SIMPLE" MONTHLY RATE FLAN insurance arrangements and the charges for borrower or credit user has a right to know. ;. ^ can cost you the most in actual yearly interest s them are such as almost to defy comprehension. • I Without this information he can, and has been,.; ; charges; This device is a favorite with small It is impossible for the average buyer to ap­ rooked out of his shirt. ; loan companies and retailers using revolving praise the rates for finance and insurance serv- .' Why is the lending industry so violently op-'i : „ credit plans. The finance rate is represented as ices offered, as compared with alternatives Ij I posed to Tnith-in-Lending legislation? Simply??? ;'being, let's say, 4% per month. The true an­ available elsewhere." because there's big money to be made in lend­ nual rate however is 12 times that figure of ^ , \ What are these various and complex "ar­ er ing and credit-r-and the shadier the operator, 48% annual interestj if it is based oh only the rangements"? Just a few of the most-used " the more he can make. unpaid balance at the end of each month? Ift' devices follow. it is based on the entire original amount of the ' J It is only in the field of consumer credit that loan, which is meanwhile being gradually re-® V the borrower is denied a factual accounting of OFTEN NO IPfTEREST RATE AT ALL IS paid, it is about 24 times the quoted interesti H the cost of credit in advance. The price of OUOTED TO THE CONSUMER. This is the fate, or 96% per year. T ^ credit traditionally has been expressed as a true simplest and most direct method of obscuring I annual rate on the unpaid balance. The terms the cost of credit. The borrower is merely told. for loans on houses, interest rates on savings "LOADING THE CAMEL" often amount^ accounts in commercial banks, and short-term to the straw that breaks the unwary borrower's;? interest rates to businesses to fiaanee payrolls back, lenders Sometimes jack up the true an­ S and purchases are all expressed in terms of true nual interest raths to astronomical proportions annual rates, The need for Tnuh-in-Lending legislation has by loading on all sorts Of extraneous charges®^ it is only the consumer of short-term credit grown to the urgent stage in recent years, along which are not counted as credit but which the mainly the instaUment buyer and the pcrsom ? ;with the tremendous increase of consumer credit ... borrower mtist pay nevertheless. Among these i^o takes out a small loan—who is denied this; in the United States. The American consumer is i are excessive fees for credit life insurance, credit! now paying at least $22 billion a year in interest, !^ ? information. i investigations, processing and handling. Such Unfortunately, he is paying much more than he charges—if they are not mh^e purposively ex­ Tnith-in-Lending legislation is necessary. H should, while unscrupulous leriders are making cessive—are a normal part of doing business| l^ill protect the consumer from being victimized, ^immen;^ profits at the expense of every trtani for the lender, but should rightfully be figufed! lit will make the lending industry heavier by s moman and child in the United States. Passage of in with the interest of finance charges and com- ? fTruth-ituLending legislation being sponsored by' Ipfhtecting the ethical lender from losing busijSermtor Williani Proxmire (D'Wis.) would go d puted as part of the annual interest rate. I ness ?to unscrupulous competitors, :tong way toward remedying tMs situation. •Thein The oniy ^ fr<mti such ^\bat effert Ahd? well- ? AFL-CIO has thrown its full support behind tM^ pegisiation are tlie unscrupulous lenders—the [planned confusion had for the average Ameripending legh^tlon as it is irnportaht to the ..w0ll^ l^bugers, fast-faik boys and out anb^o^^^^ of eit:fy Atnerican citiien. ^consume^?^•?v.?v. HEN you are forced to borrow money or W purchase on the installment plan, do you demand to know what the annual interest rate ill- pjisa 'W-% ^ often by a slick and well trained salesman, that he will pay only $10 down and $10 a month so that the loan will be a "breeze" to repay. 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Title A name given to the resource March 3, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: U.S. LACKS ENOUGH VESSELS TO MEET TRADE DEMANDS, GULICK TELLS MTD MTD AUTHORIZES IN-DEPTH STUDY OF LANDRUM-GRIFFIN COURT DECISIONS AFL-CIO COUNCIL ‘READY’ TO DISCUSS ANY COMPLAINT OF AFFILIATED UNIONS SIU CANNERY UNION TOPS IBT IN PACIFIC COAST NLRB VOTE 25 MILLIONTH NLRB ELECTION VOTE MARKS MILESTONE IN LABOR HISTORY AFL-CIO DISPUTE SETTLED WITH OHIO RADIO STATION INCOME TAX GUIDE FOR SEAFARERS PRESIDENT URGES NEW RIGHTS LAW AS ‘DECENT, RIGHT, AND NECESSARY’ SEAFARERS’ KNIFE & FORK EXPEDITIONS TAKE THEM TO GLOBE’S FAR CORNERS NEW ELECTRONIC VOICE BOX ENABLES VETERAN SIU MEMBER TO SPEAK AGAIN AFL-CIO COUNCIL ‘READY’ TO DISCUSS ANY COMPLAINT OF AFFILIATED UNIONS TO PROTECT THE AMERICAN CONSUMER – A TRUTH-IN-LENDING LAW 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 03/03/1967 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. XXIX, No. 5 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a4f42636f26d4df2b349139bde89b55e.PDF 0b37841df11045437cd677b984fe7ca8 PDF Text Text Vol. XXIX No. 4 SEAFARiatS*LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO H. R- R. 2549 H. R. 2l4r2 ^ R. 255 H.R.a770 Defense Dep't 'Doublethink' Endangers Merchant Marine Page 4 Five More Seafarers Liceiised As Engineers; Total Now 124 Page 3 H.R2837 Maritime Defense Leagiie__ Endorsed by SlU Membership nnirT~^°°^ Page 2, centerfold im > * ^ ^ fc * V' • • i •. .V- \ ' �Pace Two Congress Asked to Show Zeal in Support of Maritime Active Congressional Support Urged For Adequate U.S. Merchant Fleet WASHINGTON—The 90th Congress has been-called upon to show the same zeal in passing legislation designed to save the American merchant marine that its predecessor, the 89th Congress, showed in passing other long-time legislative goals of labor—such as medical care for the aged. Speaking before the regular the U.S. merchant marine is nec­ and II, when it was caught with­ weekly noon legislative meeting essary. out a large enough merchant fleet, "Russia, by launching Sputnik," and noted that the "lessons of his­ of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treas­ he said, "gave our space program tory are not being heeded." "Realistically, this nation must urer William F. Schnitzler cited its powerful thrust forward. Per­ the lead which the Soviet Union haps it will take the superiority face up to its need for a genuine enjoys over the United States in of Russia as a maritime power to vessel replacement program," he maritime power as one of the jolt our nation out of its lethargy." said. Schnitzler pointed to the na­ Alexander Barkan, National Di­ many reasons why immediate Congressional action to revitalize tion's experience in World Wars I rector of the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education, was among several speakers who addressed a recent legislative breakfast meet­ ing also sponsored by the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment. Other speakers at the meeting included International Longshoremen's Association Presi­ dent Thomas W. Gleason and Mario Alvarez, representative of the Argentina Dockworkers' Un­ ion and a member of the Con­ federation of Argentina Transport Workers. Barkan, who discussed labor's political action program, noted that the legislative gains scored by labor in recent years are due in large measure to legislators elected with the aid of strong AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer William F. Schnitzler called for a labor backing. ILA President Gleason, who greatly accelerated merchant ship construction program in his recent also serves as MTD Legislative speech before a legislative meeting of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Chairman, reported to the meeting Department. He pledged labor support in the struggle to "keep the delegates on action taken recently American flag on the high seas" as a vital part of national defense. by the^ International Transport Federation in London to support a strike by Argentine dockwork­ ers. The situation in Argentina was explained in more detail by Mario Alvarez, representative of the Argentine Dockworkers' Un­ Seafarers have adopted three amendments to the Constitution ion. Among the goals of Argentine governing delegates to SlU International conventions. Approval dockworkers, Alvarez said, were: of the amendments were announced by the elected rank-and-file Formulation of a program for Union Tallying Committee date and duly authorized number dockworkers by a committee made whose report was submitted to of delegates to the Convention of up of representatives of labor, and concurred in by the mem­ the Seafarers International Union government and management; es­ bership at the February regular of North America, he shall com­ tablishment of a hiring hall sys­ meetings in all constitutional ports. municate such facts to the Port tem; a compensation structure to Under the changes. Article X, Agent of each port, together with pay dockworkers; assurances of Section 13, provides that elected recommendations as to generally Argentine workers' right to strike union officers would be included applicable rules for the election of and the freedom of the trade un­ as members of the Atlantic, Gulf, officers, FOR THOSE DELE­ ion movement. Lakes and Inland Waters District's GATES THAT MAY BE RE­ Another speaker who addressed delegation to the SI UNA conven­ QUIRED IN ADDITION TO the meeting was George Johansen, tions, in addition to the rank and THOSE PROVIDED FOR IN Secretary-Treasurer of the SIUfile delegates elected by the union ARTICLE X, SECTION 13." NA-affiliated Alaska Fishermen's membership. The amendment stip­ (Amended portion in capital let­ Union. Johansen noted the de­ ulates that "the following officers ters.) cline of the U.S. fishing industry upon their election to office shall, The amendment to Article XII. in recent years because of a lack during the term of their office, be Section 1, of the constitution of postive governmental policies, delegates to all conventions of the which deals with qualifications of and compared this with the decline Seafarers International Union of delegates to the International con­ of the U.S. merchant marine for North America in the following ventions, requires that of the three similar reasons. He noted that order of priority: President; Ex­ years seatime on American-flag it is becoming increasingly impor­ ecutive Vice President; Vice-Presi­ ships required of delegates, at least tant to bring pressure on elected dent in charge of contracts and one year must be in a rated un­ officials in Washington, D.C., to contract enforcement; Secretary- licensed capacity, other than in an spur positive action by the Ad­ Treasurer; Vice-President in entry rating. ministration. charge of the Atlantic Coast; ViceThe Tallying Committee re­ At another Maritime Trades President in charge of the Gulf ported that of the 2,345 ballots Department legislative luncheon Coast; Vice-President in charge of cast, 2,165 were in favor of the meeting. Federal Maritime Com­ the Lakes and Inland Waters; amendments, with 140 against the missioner George Hearn described Headquarters Representatives, changes. The remainder were the close cooperation between the with priority to those with the voided and blank ballots. Ballot­ FMC and Congress which led to greatest seniority as a full book ing began in the constitutional the recently adopted legislation to union member; Port Agents, with ports on Jan. 16 and concluded on assure the high safety standards of priority to those with seniority as Jan. 27. passenger vessels calling at U.S. a full book union member, and pa­ Members of the Tallying Com­ ports. He described passage of the trolman, with priority to those with mittee and , their book numbers Cruise Ship Safety Bill as an exer­ the greatest seniority as a full book were: Herman Ricci (R-96), cise in which a federal agency union member." Chairman; Edward Puchalski (P- worked practically hand-in-hand As a result of the constitutional 157); Abraham Handleman (H- with Congressional Committee changes. Article XIV, Section 3 813); Arthur C. Ballu (B-95); members to insure complete per­ now reads as follows: "As soon as Eugeniusz Sieradski (S-1259) and formance with legislation and the intent of Congress. the President is advised as to the James Mitchell (M-193). Constitution Amendments Adopted In Membership Referendum Builot February 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Report of International President by Paul Hall Recent events have made it increasingly obvious that the survival of the American maritime industry depends, in great measure, on legis­ lative action taken in the United States Congress. The recently proposed Fiscal 1968 maritime budget request proves beyond a doubt that the Administration is continuing to abdicate its responsibilities under the 1936 Merchant Marine Act, which calls for the maintenance of an American-flag merchant fleet adequate for the nation's needs. As in previous years, the new maritime budget request is totally in­ adequate. It is not designed to even slow down the accelerating decline of the industry, nor certainly, to begin a revitalization of the fleet— despite the obvious danger in which that decline has placed the nation, as exemplified by the shipping needs of the Vietnam conflict. At the same time it is equally obvious that various agencies of the government continue to regard the maritime industry as their chief ex­ pendable. For many years the maritime industry has been submerged and all but ignored in the red tape of the Department of Commerce. Recent statements by Alan S. Boyd, who will head the new Department of Transportation, make it amply clear that he too has no concept of the needs and importance of maritime and would be content to preside over the death of the industry. Fortunately, the successful fight waged by maritime labor to exclude the Maritime Administration from the jurisdiction of the Transportation Department has taken the fate of maritime out of Boyd's hands. Another prime example of the low status in which American mari­ time is placed by various government agencies and administrators comes from the Defense Department. More than any other, this is the federal agency which relies most heavily on the American merchant marine— as a fourth arm of defense without which the national security can never be secure. Yet Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara has never truly understood the vital role of the American-flag merchant fleet in main­ taining national security. He remains a staunch advocate of proposals— such as sacrificing the merchant fleet to pay for cargo aircraft or the so-called Fast Deployment Logistic Ships—which could bring about the total disappearance of the nation's maritime capacity and place the national security in grave danger. These are just a few examples of lack of interest, understanding and sympathy on the highest levels of government which tradition­ ally afflicted American maritime, and have alarmed the nation's leading legislators to the necessity of taking direct action to preserve our mari­ time capability before it is too late. It was these Representatives and Senators who, through deep concern over the effects of maritime's decline on the nation's economic and de­ fense security, supported maritime labor's successful fight to exclude MARAD from the new Department of Transportation. It is these same legislators, with the added support of increasing numbers of their col­ leagues, who have proposed and will push for passage of legislation to give the Maritime Administration independent status as a separate agency of the federal government whose sole purpose is to assure the revitalization of the American maritime industry so it can meet its legal obligations to the nation. The existence of a federal agency truly interested in the future of maritime and enjoying the support of Congress is a prime requisite if we are to get a realistic maritime policy, backed up with a realistic maritime budget. Only then will it be safe to consider the American maritime industry definitely on the road to survival. SlU Members Vote Support Of Maritime Defense League NEW YORK—Seafarers at regular membership meetings in all constitutional ports enthusiastically voted this month to endorse and support a newly-formed Maritime Defense League. In approving ;he purposes of the « eannot obtain assistance in new organization, the member­ many areas because of recent leg­ ship called for maximum pub­ islation such as the Landrumlicity and support of the League Griffin Act, and interpretations by by all Seafarers. the courts prohibiting and restrict­ The Maritime Defense League ing union activities. is a voluntary organization which "This situation puts a member was established last month to as­ who lacks the necessary resources sure that maritime workers faced in an almost impossible position," with legal problems or charges the League declared. "While the threatening their personal liberties access to his union is no longer are assured their fundamental possible in this respect, many American rights to counsel and members still require this type of other assistance at all times. assistance." (For a report on the SIU mem­ The League said that this type bership action and details regard­ of situation "especially applies in ing the Maritime Defense League, the case of maritime workers, be­ see Pages 7=10.) cause of the great range of Gov­ The founders of the League ernment agencies which have conpoint out that in past years "union ttol or influence over their rights members were able to turn to to a livelihood and their rights as their own organizations for direct individuals." assistance in virtually any type of The SIU membership action en­ problem in which they might be­ dorsing the League followed a come involved. presentation at the New York "Today, however, union mem(Continued on Page 4) • n , { • 11 • . ^1 �Februarr 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Pending Legislation Would Make MARAD Independent Five Additional Seafarers Win Engineers Licenses Five more Seafarers have passed the U.S. Coast Guard exam­ inations and have been issued their engineer's licenses after attend­ ing the training school jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine Engineers Bene- f a full book member of the Union ficial Association. A total of since 1944. A native of Puerto 124 Seafarers have now received Rico, Nazario joined the SIU in engineer's licenses as a result of the port of Baltimore and last the joint program. sailed with the Union as FOWT. The newly-licensed engineers Alfred Case, 36, has been a are sailing or about to sail in engi­ member of the SIU since 1951. neer's berths aboard American- A native of New York, Case flag ships. The SIU men who passed their Coast Guard examinations this week and were li­ censed as engi­ neers are: David L. Wakliss, Grady D. McNeil, An­ tonio Molis, Jr., Nazario Case Wakliss and Jose M. Nazario, who received their Third joined the Union in that port, Assistant Engineer's licenses; and sailing in various engine depart­ Alfred Case, who received his Sec­ ment ratings including FOWT. The joint- SIU-MEBA District ond Assistant Engineer's license. 2 upgrading school offers Seafar­ David L. Wakliss, 25, has sailed ers and Engineers qualified in­ with the SIU since 1960. A native struction in preparing for their Third Assistant Engineer, Tempo­ rary Third Assistant Engineer or Original Second Engineer's li­ censes in either steam or motor vessel classifications. SIU engine department men who have the necessary require­ ments and who want to enroll in the school can obtain additional McNefl MoUs information and apply for the of New York, Wakliss first joined course at any SIU hall or write the Union in that port and last directly to SIU headquarters at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, sailed with the SIU as fireman, New York, 11232. The telephone oiler, watertender. Grady D. McNeil, 39, has been number is HYacinth 9-6600. a member of the SIU since 1945 after joining the Union in the port of Mobile. A native of Alabama, McNeil last sailed with the SIU as FOWT. Antonio Molis, Jr., 44, has been a full book member of the SIU The United States remains since 1955. A native of New mired in 10th place among world York, he joined the Union in the shipbuilding nations while Japan, port of Houston and sailed as the world leader, launched twice FOWT. as much new merchant shipping Jose M. Nazario, 52, has been last year as the next three leading shipbuilding nations combined. This was reported by Lloyd's SEAFARER! LOG Register of Shipping in its latest quarterly report for the period Feb. 17. 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 4 ending Jan. 1. Oflleiel Publication of the For the year 1966, Japan Seafaren International Union of North America, launched 6,738,000 tons of new Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes ships while the U.S. turned out and Inland Waters District, just 388,819 tons. APL-CIO Japan also led in construction of Eatutnt Board PAUL HALL, ProMent export tonnage—that is, in ton­ CAL TANNtn EARL SHBTARD nage for registry in a country other Sxoe. Viea-Prto. Vieo-Proiident AL KRRR LiNoan WILLIAMS than that of the builder—with Ste.'Troat. Vieo-Preiident 43.1 per cent of the world's ex­ ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President port tonnage. Britain was next HSRBSRT BRAND with 10.8 per cent of the world Direeter of OrganiMtng and total, followed by Sweden and Pablieationo West Germany with 10.3 and 8.5 Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK per cent, respectively. AooUtant Editor NATHAN SXTER Staff Writori Oil tanker tonnage amounted to only 28.9 per cent of the total PETER WEILL Pmrm Wans tonnage being built, the lowest ED RUBENSTBIN such percentage since March, 1948. There were 144 oil tankers Pikllikid khMkly at tlO Rksds lilani Annas under constniction as of Jan. 1, N.E., Wuklaitsn, D. C. 30OI8 ky tks Stafar•n fatirnalisnal Ualsn, Atlantis, 6slf, Lakss with an aggregate gross tonnage of aa< latand Watsn .Dlitrlst, AFL-CIO, 675 Faartk Annas, •rseklyn, N.V. 11252. Tsl. 3,424,868, a drop of 721,975 tons. HYaslatk 9-6600. Ssssak slais ysstais paii at Wasklnitaa, D. C. Ships considered in the survey NSTHASTEI'I ATTEHTIOR: Fsna 5979 by Lloyd's include all merchant sards skssid ks isnt to Ssafarsrs Intsfnatisnal vessels of 100 gross tons or more Oalsa, Atlantis, Salt, and Irslaad Watsn DIslrlst, AFL-CII, 675 Fsartk Annss, Imkexcept for those produced in Com­ lya, R.r. 11252. munist China, East Germany and the Soviet Union. U.S. Shipbuilding Still in lOtb Place Campaign for Independent MARAD Gaining Momentum in the House WASHINGTON—The campaign waged vigorously by maritime labor for the establishment of an independent Maritime Administration—completely autonomous and outside the jurisdiction of any other federal agency—is gaining momentum rapidly, with ever-increasing and more vocal support coming not only from Of the 50 bills, 33 have been organized American labor but House of Representatives aimed at introduced by members from 4 the establishment of an inde­ from maritime industry manage­ states, as follows: New York, 14; pendent Maritime Administration. ment, interested citizen's groups Twenty-seven of these bills were New Jersey, 8; Pennsylvania, 6; and Congressmen as well. and California, 5. The remaining As the LOG goes to press, 50 introduced immediately at the legislators with bills pending all Congressmen have introduced sep­ opening session of the new Con­ represent coastal or Great Lakes arate but identical bills into the gress. states, with the exception of Mis­ Fihy-Five Congressmen Introduce Bills For Independent MARAD The following is a list of Congressmen who have introduced legisla­ tion into the House of Representatives calling for the creation of an independent Maritime Administration. The 55 Congressmen represent states bordering on all the seacoasts of the U.S. in addition to the Great Lakes states. Bill Number HR 4476 4504 4709 4723 4745 4849 4878 4905 5009 5084 3571 3763 3790 3795 1991 2142 2168 2549 2552 2770 2783 2806 2822 2827 2837 2883 2905 3053 98 151 152 153 154 155 159 208 338 348 352 363 366 419 545 550 567 587 619 841 931 1140 1165 1200 1399 1429 1446 Congressman James R. Grover. Jr. (R.-N.Y.) Rogers C. B. Morton (R.-Md.) James J.' Delaney (D.-N.Y.) Henry Helstosid (D.-N.J.) Hastings Keith (R.-Mass.) James A. Burke (D.-Mass.) Joseph E. Karth (D.-Minn.) John R. Rarick (D.-La.) Wilham S. MaiUiard (R.-Cal.) Arnold Olsen (D.-Montana) Fred Rooney (D.-Pa.) Seymour Halpem (R.-N.Y.) Robert Nix (D.-Pa.) Dan Rostenkowski (D.-Ill.) Leonard Farbstein (D.-N.Y.) William St. Onge (D.-Conn.) Lester Wolff (D.-N.Y.) James Howard (D.-N.J.) Charles Joelson (D-N.J.) Phillip Burton (D.-Cal.) Dominick Daniels (D.-N.J.) William Green (D.-Pa.) Robert Leggett (D.-Cal.) Joseph Minish (D.-N.J.) Femand St. Germain (D.-R.I.) Frank Brasco (D.-N.Y.) Peter Rodino (D.-N.J.) Robert Giaimo (D.-Conn.) Frank Thompson (D.-N.J.) Leonor Sullivan (D.-Mo.) Alton Lennon (D.-N.C.) Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.) John M. Murphy (D.-N.Y.) John Dingell (D.-Mich.) Edward A. Garmatz (D.-Md.) William A. Barrett (D.-Pa.) James A. Byrne (D.-Pa.) William T. Cahill (R.-N.J.) Hugh L. Carey (D.-N.Y.) Emanuel Celler (D.-N.Y.) Charles E. Chamberlain (R.-Mich.) William C. Cramer (R.-Fla.) Jack Edwards (R.-Ala.) Joshua Eilherg (D.-Pa.) Paul Fino (R.-N.Y.) Samuel N. Friedel (D.-Md.) Jacob H. Gilbert (D.-N.Y.) William S. MaiUiard (R.-Cal.) Abraliarn Multer (D.-N.Y.) Thomas M. Pelly (R.-Wash.) Ed Reinecke (R.-Cal.) Benjamin S. Rosenthal (D.-N.Y.) Herbert Tenzer (D.-N.Y.) Joe D. Waggoner (D.-La.) Charles H. Wilson (D.-Cal.) souri, which, however, includes the port of St. Louis. Among the legislative leaders of the drive to create an independ­ ent MARAD are members of the House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee, including its chairman, Ed­ ward A. Garmatz (D-Md.). The passage of legislation creat­ ing an independent Maritime Ad­ ministration is the next step in maritime labor's continuing strug­ gle to revitalize the American maritime industry. An important step in the campaign was mari­ time labor's successful fight last year to prevent the inclusion of the Maritime Administration in the new cabinet-level Department of Transportation — a victory achieved with the aid of many of the same Congressmen who have now joined the struggle to achieve an independent MARAD. At present, the Maritime Ad­ ministration is under the jurisdic­ tion of the Department of Com­ merce. The proposed legislation would transfer the functions of the Secretary of Commerce under the Reorganization Plans of 1950 and 1961 to the new independent agency. Under terms of the proposed leaislation, the Federal Maritime Administrator, who would head the new agency, would not have to submit his decisions for the approval of, nor be bound by the decisions or recommendations of any committee, board or other organization created by Executive order. With the Maritime Administra­ tion a part of the Department of Commerce, the industry has been declining steadily to the point where U.S.-flag ships carry a mere 8 percent of the nation's foreign waterborne commerce and its ship­ building and repair capacity are on the verge of disintegration. With the increasing demands for more U.S. tonnage to meet the needs of military operations in Viet Nam, the neglect which the maritime industry has suffered at government agency hands has been driven home very clearly. Creation of an independent Maritime Administration will be another vital step toward a revitalization of the American mari­ time industry because it will re­ store the industry to its proper position of size, strength and pres­ tige. The next step will be to win approval of the kind of realistic national budget that will make it possible to increase significantly the amount of U.S. waterborne foreign commerce carried by American-flag vessels^ and to sup­ port the building in U.S. yards of an adequate number of vessels for this purpose. �Page Four SEAFARERS February 17, 1967 LOG Growing SlU Pension Roster Adds Four More Seafarer Oidtimers The Atlantic Coast by Eari (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area The State of Wyoming has suffered four economically-despairing years under a "right to work" law since the state legislature applied steamroller tactics to get the law passed. The law'^ harmful effect tells a tmly shocking story. Since '63 Wyoming's per capita income Rafael Montalvo was bom with the SIU in the port of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He has gone from $18 per person above the national average to $188 in Puerto Rico and joined up Baltimore. He earned his life­ was bom in Philadelphia. below the national average. PerBoston boat ticket and during his years sonal bankmptcies rose 30 per Shipping has been pretty good cent during this period. Private at sea sailed as an A.B. employment dropped 2.9 per cent here and we are hoping for more Apron Castillo was bom in the while in the nation it rose 6.7 per of the same. Philippine Islands but makes his Munroe Hall has been keeping cent. Wyoming citizens have left home presently in Brooklyn, N.Y., the state at a rate of 8.2 per cent, his eye glued to the shipping board where he joined the SIU. the highest rate of move-out in looking for a steward department Ear! T. Congleton was bom in the nation. Home foreclosures slot. An SIU man for over a North Carolina, joined the SIU in have quadrupled. Construction quarter of a century, he last sailed the port of New York. He makes aboard the Norfolk as crew mess. has dropped by 17 per cent. his home in Norfolk, Virginia. Charles Brennick says he'll be The lesson of Wyoming is clear: John J. Walsh was active in the ready to sail again very soon. Unions tend to stimulate the econ­ Montalvo Castillo Railway Marine Region on the Walsh Congleton Charlie, who is presently enjoying omy through those gains it brings a visit with his family, last sailed to the workers, while the absence aboard the Penn Sailor as oiler. of unionization removes vital lifeblood from the economy. Wyo­ John Gala, who last shipped ming stands as a poignant example aboard the Platte as engine utility, of why federal legislation is is ready to cast off again as soon needed to outlaw right-to-work as a coast hugger hits the board. legislation in all states. Philadelphia Shipping has been fair at this New ./York port for the last couple of weeks Paul Schneider was by the hall and we are looking for an upturn WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense tion, however, that American-flag ships of all lately just off Seatrain's Delaware very soon. Robert McNamara recently expressed alarm kinds are presently carrying a mere 8 percent to San Juan, which had "a con­ Henry Karpowicz is registered at the growing inability of the shrinking Amer­ of U.S. waterbome foreign trade. Were they genial crew and good food," ac­ here and ready to go again. Henry ican-flag merchant fleet to meet the nation's to drop even this tiny portion of trade it is cording to Paul, who sports a sails in the blackgang and his last defense transport needs. doubtful that they would ever be able to regain camera wherever he goes to get ship was the Venore. After a few it once their emergency sealift service ended. some good shots. He's hoping to months at home, John Schaller is The Defense Secretary did not mention, how­ Without any cargoes at all they would then be get out to the coast for a Viet also registered and watching the ever, that the state of decay into which the doomed — since the Government has never Nam run. U.S. merchant fleet has fallen is largely the board. John says he'll grab the shown any willingness to help them get com­ result of a long:Standing anti-maritime bias Larry Howard is back from a first steward department slot he mercial, cargoes. Naturally they are reluctant on the part of vafious U.S. Govemment agen­ trip to the Persian Gulf which can get. An engine department job to give up what little they already have. cies, including the Defense Department itself. took him to Pakistan, Germany is what John Smith is keeping his The Defense Secretary bemoans the tech­ He also failed to acknowledge the fact that one and France. Larry enjoyed most eye on the board for. Smith's last nological obsolescence of the U.S. shipbuilding of the Defense Department's pet projects at the of all his stopover in Germany ship was the Cape San Diego. industry and asserts that there is no reason why present time, the Fast Deployment Logistic where he found the girls especially Last off the Alcoa Marketer, it should not be superior to that of other Ships (FDL) program, would certainly result attractive. He too is eyeing the Ralph Bullard has decided he's nations. In fact there is a very good reason in a further deterioration of the U.S. merchant joard for a run to Viet Nam. spent enough time on the beach for whatever technological deficiencies do exist fleet. and is looking for a chief cook's in the U.S. shipbuilding industry. Due to Gov­ job going anywhere. Testifying before a joint session of the Senate ernment's policies affecting maritime, U.S. ship­ Armed Services Committee and Senate Sub­ Puerto Rico yards have been building so few ships that committee on Department of Defense Appro­ Osvaldo Rios is back home for keeping up with the most modern technological priations, McNamara predicted that in the most a vacation after a 7-month stint advances has been both impractical and vir­ likely limited war emergencies of the future, of duty as cook and baker aboard tually impossible. With so little work (because up to 460 general cargo ships averaging 15,000the San Juan. Harry Jones also of a continued govemment policy of ignoring ton capacity and 15 knots speed might be just finished a trip aboard the San the nation's maritime needs) U.S. shipyards needed, over and above those available in the Juan. have been hard-pressed even to retain skilled U.S. airlift/sealift forces. manpower. McNamara was very critical of the U.S. BALTIMORE-^The SIUThe answer to all these problems is selfshipbuilding industry, which he described as nland Boatmen's Union strike evident. The nation needs more merchant ships technically obsolescent compared to those of against three tugboat companies in all segments of the fleet. They must be Northern Europe and Japan. "There is no is now four months old. Some built in America and manned by American reason why the American shipbuilding industry jrogress has been made however. seamen. should not be, in a technological sense, as good Negotiations are now being con­ Reappraisal Needed as the best any other country has to offer," he ducted on a regular basis. To do this the Government must accept its remarked. The union is meeting with fed­ lawful responsibility in this area and not shirk Much Left Unsaid eral mediators and representa­ responsibility as it has done in the past. The As is usual in statements or testimony by (Continued from page 2) tives of the Baker-Whiteley Tow­ pet projects of various government adminis­ U.S. government agencies and their representaing Co., the Baltimore Towage SIU regular membership meeting trators and bureaucrats (such as FDL) will t.ves, what the Defense Secretary left unsaid and Lighterage Co., and the Curtis on February 6 by Robert A. have to be carefully reexamined in terms of w as much more important than what he did say. Bay Towing Co. on a fairly reg­ Matthews, chairman of the their overall value to the nation. Special inter­ For instance: ular basis. League, who is SIU vice-presi­ ests must become secondary to the national The Defense Secretary admits that the tramp The Union's major demand is dent in charge of contracts and need. segment of the fleet is deteriorating. He does or a contract that is equivalent to contract enforcement and a vet­ Had the U.S. Govemment adhered to sound not say, however, that the tramp fleet is dying the one enjoyed by the IBU in eran of the maritime labor move­ principles of maritime development we would because year after year govemment agencies, Philadelphia which provides for a ment. not be in the serious predicament in which the including the Defense Department, have cheated 24-hour notice before layoff. In U.S. now finds itselL If a sound maritime Matthews said the League had the tramp operators out of cargoes that were addition, the Union is also seeking established an office at One Han­ policy is not developed now and adhered to rightfully theirs under U.S. law by evading triple time after 12 hours and son Place, Brooklyn, and would strictly, we will find ourselves in a much worse cargo preference provisions. The U.S. govem­ time-an-a-half between 4 PM and depend on voluntary contributions fix in the future. ment has never made any attempt to help the 6 AM. The nation's needs are clear. The surest to provide the necessary assistance tramp segment in any way—through cargo ways to meet those needs are also clear. What Morale among the strikers, who to members of maritime organi­ preference or fleet modemization. It has made is needed now is some clear thinking on the have been on strike for more than zations who face problems involvno attempt to encourage an effective Ship highest levels of govemment. Unfortunately ng their personal liberties and 125 days, remains high and picket­ American program, has allowed ranaway ships such clear thinking is not yet in evidence either who otherwise would not have the ing is continuing on an around the to operate in the U.S. trade to steal cargoes from the Defense Department, the new Trans­ means to protect themselves. clock basis. from the American-flag tramps, and has for portation Department, or from any other de­ Price C. Spivey, Administrator With tugboat personnel idle, no the most part even refused to release ships from partmental segment of the Administration. of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, is the reserve fleet to help the tramp operators tugboats in the Port of Baltimore Fortunately, many congressional legislators treasurer of the League. upgrade their fleets. region are assisting in any docking have recently demonstrated a keen awareness of or undocking procedures except McNamara assails the subsidized operators the nation's needs with regard to maritime and LOOKJofthe for being reluctant to drop their commercial nr SIU-IBU members who con­ it begins to appear that Congress itself must UNION . cargoes without being assured a "good profit" take action if the nation is to be spared a serious tinue to dock and undock, with­ LABEL from U.S. sealift operations. He does not men­ disaster in the near future. out pay, MARAD-certified vessels fr— f UNION lABIl AMD tftVICI tHADK DIPT., API CIO bound for Viet Nam. The list of Seafarers collecting an SIU pension continues to increase in size. Added to the roster of pensioners recently were Rafael Montalvo, Apron Castillo, Earl T. Congleton and John J. Walsh. Defense Department 'Doublethink' Endangers U.S. Merchant Marine SIU Tug Strike Holds Firm In Baltimore S/U Members Vote ApprovalOf Defense League �February 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Pmge Fire Repeal Measure Gains House Approval The Great Lakes by Fred Farnen,Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes All representatives and members of the SIU wish newly-retired oldtimer Hjalmar Olofsson a long, happy, and healthy retirement. This vet­ eran Seafarer has just completed a sea-going career of more than 50 (fifty) years. Olie last served aboard the Milwaukee Clipper as watertender, a spot he held down for the last few years. To all of his fellow Seafarers, Olie has been a fine, Oupstanding shipmate, a good Un­ ing crews to return to work in ion man and an all-around good February. I suppose if winter guy. He will continue to live in comes, spring can't be far behind. February 20th is fit out time for Chicago with his old time friends, the U. S. Gypsum, the Iglehart, Mr. and Mrs. Emerick. and Huron Cement. And the Chicago South American, the only U. S. Captain Manley, director of the registry cruise ship operating on Port of Chicago, was instrumental the Great Lakes, will also fit out in providing much needed assist­ early this year in order to handle ance in helping the MV tanker huge crowds visiting Montreal to Detroit to depart Chicago after see International Expo '67. The she was delayed due to the terrific South American will make seven blizzard which recently inundated special cruises to Montreal, two in the city. The Detroit couldn't leave June, one in August, and three in the Calumet River due to heavy, September. The first one leaves accumulated snow on the bridge. Detroit Monday, June 5. Al­ The city of Chicago sent down a though we expect shipping to be city fire tug which removed the extremely good this season we snow by means of its heavily- don't expect too many crew pressurized, snorkel hose. The co­ changes on this vessel. operation of Chicago's city hall The B. W. Calvin is now off the and of Capt. Manley made this winter run and is laying up in effort possible. Toledo. Art Garretson, oiler, says Meanwhile, despite the worst this was the easiest winter run, blizzard in Chicago's history, ren­ ever. Joe Salisbury, assistant conovations on the new SIU hall are veyorman, said he made enough money on the winter run to relax proceeding on schedule. all summer playing golf. John Detroit "Hi Fi" Rottaris is back on the Just a few weeks ago we were beach and all the boys have put talking about all vessels being laid their hearing aids in storage. up, about the big winter freeze, "Scottie" Quiniivan is back in the close-up of Lakes and the Sea­ town after several months out on way, and here we are now notify­ the West Coast. Reagan Fills California Gov't Posts With Big Business, Anti-Labor Men SACRAMENTO, Calif.—For the first time in modem history a management man will hold the post of California Labor Commissioner. Traditionally the spot has gone to a trade unionist. Ultra conservative Governor Ronald Reagan has appointed William C. Hern, executive vice president and general manager of Colonial Bakeries, San Francisco, to the office. There are reports, also, that Reagan will name a businessman to replace Ernest Webb, head of the California Industrial Relations Department. Sigmund Arywitz had resigned the Labor Commissioner post to be­ come head of the Los Angeles County Labor Federation. The commissioner heads the state agency which, among other things, helps workers collect unpaid wages from employers. Hern, 52, has appeared before the State Labor Commission as a representative of Colonial Bakeries in hearings on wage claims against the company. Arywitz, the outgoing commissioner, said, "I wish him luck and hope he remembers the purpose of the commissioner's job is, by statute, to foster and protect the interests of the working men and women of the state." Hem served as executive assistant in the War Labor Board in San Francisco. He since has been employed in industrial relations work for the American Forge Co. and later as executive secretary of the San Francisco Bakery Employers Assri. Other Reagan appointments show full industry orientation; • Henry M. Shine, an official of the National Association of Home Builders, as director of the Department of Professional and Vocational Standards. • Burton Smith, former president of the California Real Estate Association, as State Real Estate Commissioner. • John C. Montgomery, director of the American National Cattle­ men's Association, as director of the State Department of Social Welfare. • Dr. Preston Marshall, consulting economist for the Council of Savings and Loan Financial Corporations and director of the Savings and Loan Association of Los Angeles, as State Savings and Loan Commissioner. Reagan also leveled a blow at the consumers when he fired Helen Nelson, the energetic Consumer Counsel, and slashed the meager $110,000 budget of the office in half. He named a Republican house­ wife to study the office. The State Consumer Council was created by Gov. Pat Brown in 1959 with a large issist from organized labor. It has long been under attack from business interests. Wyoming Right-to-Work RepealBill Fares Stiff Fight in State Senate Cheyenne, Wyo.—A move to repeal Wyoming's 4-year-old "right-to-work" law has won initial success with passage in the state House of Representatives by a 34-27 vote. The measure now goes to the Senate where it faces strong opposition. Final House passage of the ^ repeal measure came after the 6.5 percent during the same peri­ dropped 2.9 percent while increas­ od. ing by 6.7 percent in the rest of bill survived a key vote in which Wyoming, since 1963, has the nation. the House overturned a Labor dropped from a position where it • Wyoming citizens have Committee recommendation of was $18 per person above the moved away at the rate of 8.2 "Do not pass." Seven Republicans national average in per capita in­ percent in the last five years, the joined with the 27 Democrats on come to $188 per person below highest move-out rate in the na­ the final vote. that figure. tion. In the Senate—^where a repeal Other economic indicators fur­ • Home foreclosures have attempt in 1965 failed by one nished to the Wyoming legislators quadrupled to where they are now vote—the bill is expected to face showed that since enactment of twice the U.S. rate. • While construction has risen a Labor Committee log-jam of the state's "right-to-work" law: • Personal bankruptcies have by 8 percent in the U.S., it has House-passed measures. The bill dropped by 17 percent in Wyo­ must be acted upon before the risen by 30 percent. • Private employment has ming. Feb. 18 adjournment deadline. The swift floor action which saw the bill move out of the House in a matter of minutes came as a surprise to the jammed gallery which had prepared for prolonged debate and emotional fireworks. Under an agreement between party leadership, the entire House was called into attendance and the measure put to an immediate vote. Loss Of Income Earlier in House Labor Com­ mittee hearings, Wyoming State AFL-CIO Executive Secretary John Holaday testified that the effects of the law had been to cause the state "disastrous loss of income, employment and popula­ tion." In a lengthy document spelling out the state's economic losses since 1963, Holaday declared that the "blight of 'right-to-work' will only cause the state a further downward slide." All the economic data of the last four years tell the shocking story of the law's harm, he stated. "Visual evidence of closed refin­ eries, foreclosed homes and shut­ down businesses reinforce the de­ pressing facts of the statistics," he told the committee. Each legislator received a copy of Holaday's testimony as well as figures which showed that since January 1965, when Indiana re­ pealed its "right-to-work" law, its per capita income had jumped nearly 10 percent, as related to the national average increase of SiaUIW Strikes Hussman Co. HADDONFIELD, N. J.—The SIU United Industrial Workers has struck the Hussman Refrig­ erator Co. in a fight to obtain in­ creased wages and fringe benefits for employees of the company. ^ At midnite on the 7th of Feb­ ruary, 250 Hussman employees struck the company and began to picket on an around-the-clock basis. Only recently, unions represent­ ing Hussman employees in St. Louis settled a strike against the company. Hussman Refrigerator Co. is one of the leading manufacturers in this country of refrigerator dis­ play cases, the kind found in vir­ tually every supermarket. Kingsport Management Axes Tree That Sheltered Strikers People not familiar with the American labor movement often express wonder at where striking workers get the courage and determination to continue a long strike in the face of the great hardships imposed by an em­ ployer determined to deny them Afternoons, evenings and at night the right to collective bargain­ their husbands take over the march for decent wages, hours ing. and working conditions through At least one answer to this ques­ union representation." tion is demonstrated vividly by an If Kingsport management event that took place recently in thought that by destroying the the strike by union printing trades "pro-union" tree they would be workers against Kingsport Press a step closer to destroying the un­ in Tennessee. This strike has been ions themselves, it was sorely mis­ going on for almost four years taken. It is just such examples against the largest producer of of ridiculously petty spitefulness textbooks and encyclopedias in on the part of Kingsport manage­ the United States. ment that have made it clear to A few weeks ago, in an act of the striking workers that decency unbelievably petty spite and ha­ of any sort—decent wages, decent tred, Kingsport management cut working conditions, decent treat­ down a tree which had occasion­ ment—must be wrung from the ally afforded pickets some respite Company through direct action. from the blazing summer sun, The strike will continue. Man­ spring rains and winter weather. agement's childish behavior has made that fact certain. After 24 Hour Duty Since the beginning of the strike standing firm in the face of threats, in 1963, pickets have patrolled the the importation of scabs, and other huge Kingsport Press plant around strikebreaking attempts, the strik­ the clock, 24-hours a day, in fair ing workers' determination will weather and foul. Mornings the not be undermined by the loss of pickets are mostly housewives who a tree. It's a shame though. It was a take time from their homemaking chores to man the picketlines. beautiful tree. SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS December 1 - December 31/ 1966 Number of Benefits 5/000 Amount Paid $ 51/887.11 Death Benefits . . . . 23 42/623.51 Disability Benefits . 915 204/075.00 Maternity Benefits 35 7/000.00 Dependent Benefits 418 84/574.34 86 1/284.10 4/052 29/470.00 1/834 740/861.23 12/363 $1/161/775.29 Optical Benefits . . . TOTAL WELFARE/ VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD �f Puge Six DISPATCHERS REPORT N.Y. Navy Yard Site Urged For New Maritime Museum by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative San Francisco labor is mourning the recent passing of Henry Zacharin of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Zacharin was manager of the San Francisco joint board of the ILGWU from 1935 to 1956, and then served with the New Jersey ILGWU until his retirement in 1959. <S> — Signing on were the Columbia San Francisco Victory, Seattle and Cape Saun­ Shipping continues to move at ders. Serviced in transit were the a fast pace in this area. Right Anchorage, Seattle, EUzabethport now oilers, FWT's and electri­ and Calmar. cians are in the greatest demand Oldtimer Al McCullam dropped and these jobs are moving fast. by the hall to say hello recently. Payoffs and sign-ons during the Al is chief steward aboard the last period included the Halcyon Choctaw Victory now, following Victoiy, Delaware, Southwestern, a long spell as chief cook aboard Transwestem, Rachel V., Cour the Long Lines. Pedro Alverez lYAlene, Trenton, Los Angeles, is still UFFD following an injury Cosmos Mariner, Oceanic and sustained while aboard the Coun­ Duke Victoiy. cil Grove as chief cook. He hopes Ships serviced in transit in­ to get his FFD soon however and cluded the Seatrain Puerto Rico, says he will take the first chief Oakland, Calmar, Trenton, York- cook's job that hits the board. mar, Geneva, Steel Seafarer and Steel Artisan. Wilmington R. L. McCannon just signed off Shipping has been good here the Cosmos Mariner on which he for the last couple of weeks and sailed in the steward department promises to get even better in the on a trip to Guam. Anxious to upcoming weeks. During the last ship again right away, he's now period we had the Enid Victory watching the board for a job that oavoff and serviced eight ships will take him anywhere in the in transit. The best shipping world aboard any vessel. Ross F. prospects in the near future Lyie is ready to ship again follow­ should be for AB's, FOWT's, ing a short rest at his home in electricians and cooks. Houston. Brother Lyle, whose Ray Austria received his first last ship was the Lynn Victoiy, is disability pension check here relooking for an engine department "entlv and is planning to spend a slot that will take him to the Far lot of his time on the beach with Bast. his 3-year-old son. We hope to Seattle see him around the hall regularly Shipping has been brisk here and so do his many shipmates. during the last period with four After being UFFD for several payoffs, three ships signing on and months, Louis Thomas has the four ships passing in transit. Pay­ go-ahead to ship again and is offs included the JopUn Victory, anxious to ship out. He plans to Seattle, Santore and Ames Vic­ grab the first steward job that toiy. comes up. Atfantlc/ Guff A inland Watars District January 28, 1967 to Fobruary 10, 1967 DKK DEPARTMmT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups The establishment of a fitting memorial to the Brooklyn Navy Yard that would be dedicated to the history of the Yard and prob­ ably take the form of a naval museum is currently under considera­ tion. fIt has the support of Repre­ throughout the U.S., battleships are moored and maintained by sentative Hugh L. Carey of community and sponsoring organ­ Brooklyn, who said recently, izations. The U.S.S. Texas is in would hate to see the Yard's won­ Texas; Wilmington, N.C., has the derful and glorious history just North Carolina; and the Massa­ wiped out and forgotten." chusetts is at Fall River, Mass. A Navy spokesman said it When the Brooklyn Navy Yard would be most happy to return was officially closed, each curious priceless historic relics that accum­ article was labeled and catalogued ulated during the Yard's 166 years precisely. Most were shipped to —and supply other items, such as the Washington museum and some a submarine, a cruiser and a bat­ were loaned to other institutions. tleship—provided that someone The items available include old foots the bill. Civil War and Spanish war weap­ The curator of the Navy's Na­ ons; cannon; models of many ships tional Museum in Washington, built in the Navy Yard; and old Rear Admiral Ernest M. Ellers, ship logs. said a small museum would be The Officers' Club still operat­ established for under $100,000. ing at the Navy Yard possesses a If a battleship were included, the number of valuable mementoes cost could go as high as $250,000, that include, among others, two he predicted. Spanish-style cannons vintage "There is ample material," said 1857, and a painting of the 1812 Rear Admiral Ellers, "to estab­ battle between the Constitution lish a large museum or a small and the Java. one, whatever the community Another Brooklyn Congress­ wants to pay for and maintain; all man, Representative Emanuel we ask is that a responsible organ­ Celler, stands fully behind the ization of public or private com­ museum idea. "I would be happy," munity leaders assume financing he said, "to head a committee with and maintenance." that objective in mind. What's A number of naval museums al­ more, I'd like to make the first ready exist. In other ports cash contribution." The Pacific Coast February 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... No/folk Jacksonville .. Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle Totals Class A Class B 1 1 51 16 7 2 27 5 12 6 6 7 1 2 34 13 25 29 48 32 17 8 43 18 15 20 286 159 Class A. Class B CUssC 4 0 6 17 18 48 2 0 5 17 5 24 17 6 15 3 5 2 2 3 1 4 22 28 0 6 1 20 24 23 11 16 10 39 21 15 19 9 19 149 124 216 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED AU Groups All Groups Class B Class C Class A Class A Class B 0 5 4 0 4 23 27 40 31 44 4 2 1 4 6 23 11 12 25 12 6 10 6 7 6 7 1 2 1 6 1 1 1 4 2 29 20 7 24 22 8 22 1 26 27 19 20 18 28 33 21 13 9 8 12 24 45 43 35 35 20 16 8 8 22 143 174 213 201 231 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville .. Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle_j^^^^ Totals All Groups Class A Class B 0 1 26 11 4 1 23 8 8 8 4 5 2 5 29 4 37 24 31 18 14 10 24 17 10 10 217 117 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 2 5 27 11 26 4 6 5 9 11 15 7 5 5 4 3 3 1 4 0 10 6 27 1 8 15 7 10 14 16 14 8 37 17 29 19 7 13 143 101 168 AU Groups Class A CUssB 16 5 240 82 26 5 102 48 22 15 13 4 12 7 79 14 229 98 158 75 38 2 95 17 34 2 1064 374 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 5 1 169 79 17 7 57 34 16 16 6 6 7 4 48 23 108 96 92 78 22 2 49 14 24 10 620 370 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 0 4 38 152 8 22 26 61 14 12 6 5 4 8 64 10 73 168 40 90 4 14 54 12 7 19 241 674 Stiff Standards Collapse Under Industry Threats Federal Auto Safety Standards Hit As Weak, Ineffectual, Meaningless WASHINGTON—The American automobile industry has won another battle against safety— with the aid, comfort^ and cooperation of the National Traffic Safety Agency, set up under the 1966 National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, supposedly to set up stiff mandatory safety stand­ ards. automobiles for many years. defroster and defogging system, The giant auto industry has These items include windshield shatter-resistant windshields. been so successful in watering wipers, hydraulic brake system, More than this, the auto manu­ down safety proposals and rec­ facturers had declared, would ommendations for 1968 cars that force companies to go out of busi­ the recently announced federal ness—a difficult claim to justify standards led auto industry critic for companies that show net year­ and author, Ralph Nader, to com­ ly profits of about $2 billion. ment that the government "didn't Enforcement of the safety re­ compromise with the industry, quirements is almost as meaning­ they surrendered to it." All SIU men, regardless of i less as the standards themselves. Another commentator stated their ratings, who are sailing i Manufacturers whose cars do not the general feeling when he said actively and whose draft sta-' that the Government agency "met tus is in question should com-1 meet the standards will be fined $1,000 for each illegal vehicle, not virtually all the recommendations municate immediately with to exceed $400,000 in total fines made by the auto industry." It is the Union, giving full par­ —again, a difficult amount to jus­ generally agreed that the industry, ticulars. Direct all letters and tify for companies with net yearly while remaining close mouthed in communications pertaining to profits in the billions of dollars. public, really threw its weight draft board matters to Earl around behind closed doors in Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Under heavy attack from many Washington. Appeals Board, 675 Fourth quarters for doing a disservice to Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. To protest the virtually mean­ the safety of the American people, ingless safety standards finally won The SIU and the Maritime the National Traffic Safety Agency Trades Department have been by the auto industry, the National refused to comment on why it seeking to have seafaring de­ Traffic Safety Agency's top safety weakened seventeen of the regula­ clared an essential • industry engineering consultant, William I. tions to the point where they are because of the vital support­ Stieglitz, resigned his post, saying "virtually meaningless," as Ralph ing role it is performing in that he could not "in good con­ Nader charges, and withdrew the Viet Nam conflict. This science" continue to serve as an three other regulations entirely. effort has not yet been suc­ agency consultant. An order accompanying the regu­ cessful but the Union mean­ Of the so called "safety stand­ lations said that the agency was while has been endeavoring i ards" finally demanded by the "under no legal duty to reveal to obtain deferments. agency, many cover items which the internal processes that shaped have been standard equipment on the project. . . ." Contact Union On Draft Status �February 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven to assume protection of their rights 99 MARITIME DEFENSE LEA6UE ENDORSED RY SlU MEMRERS "The Maritime Defense League ... a voluntary committee to assure that Maritime Workers, faced with charges threatening their personal liber­ ties, are afforded a meaningful fundamental American right to counsel and assistance which, but for recent legislation and interpretation, would normally he furnished by their associations and organizations • • N FEBRUARY 6, 1967, the regular SIU membership meeting in the Port of New York voted endorsement and full support of the Maritime Defense League. This action followed a presentation under the Good and Welfare section of the meeting by Robert A. Matthews, a vice-president of the SIU, who is the chairman of the newly-formed Maritime Defense League. Matthews outlined the reasons he and others had recently formed the Maritime Defense League and asked for the support of the League and its objectives by all SIU men. After discussion and indications of support, a motion was made and carried to return to the New Business portion of the meeting agenda, so that action could be taken on Matthews' request for membership support. The motion, which endorsed Matthews' remarks, called for full support O and endorsement of the Maritime Defense League by SIU members, and urged all action possible by the union and the membership to publicize and assist the League in carrying out its program. After further discussion and support for the remarks by Matthews and others, the membership voted its concurrence, and enthusiastically urged similar action by Seafarers at regular meetings in all SIU constitutional ports. As a result, this matter was similarly discussed and acted upon unani­ mously at all regular SIU membership meetings this month. On the following pages, this Special Report in the SEAFARERS LOG provides further details regarding the SIU membership action as well as additional information about the Maritime Defense League. �'•> nt'•frv*'' I. ! Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG February 17, 1967 February 17, 1967 Page Nine SEAFARERS LOG SiU Membership Meetings Vote to Support Maritime The following is the text of Brother Robert A. Matthews' remarks to the membership under Good and Welfare at the New York regular SIU mem­ bership meeting on February 6, 1967, in which he describes the reasons for the establishment of the Maritime Defense League and the need for member­ ship support: "Mr. Chairman and brothers: There is a matter of very special importance that I would like to discuss at this time. "This subject is a matter of great importance for every member and officer of the SIU, for every union member who works in the maritime industry and for every trade unionist in America. "I would ask all of you to keep in mind that I speak not only as one of the founding members of the SIU, but as a vice-president of this union and as the oldest officer in terms of service to this union, as well as an individual. "As I look around here in the hall, at this meeting, I see many of the brothers who have been involved in the type of situation I refer to. This goes back to some of the earliest beefs we were involved in as members of this union—to organize new ships and companies—to get new contracts and conditions—to help other unions in our industry—and also, in the trade union tradition, to help unions throughout the labor movement who were helpful to us and who needed help in their time of trouble. "Since the inception of our union, our people have been involved in constant struggle. To the oldtimers, I refer you to the beginnings of our union and the struggles we had in the early days merely to exist. "I refer you to the year 1939 in Mobile — to the SS American Seaman beef involving our fight against a government fink ship that threatened the security of union seamen. You will remember that many of our brothers were thrown in jail and beaten by the police during this beef. "You will remember the 1946 General Strike called by the SIU — the only general strike in maritime before or since that time, in which dozens of SIU men were jailed — one of whom, after 21 long years, is still in prison. We won our beef. We forced the government to allow our wage increase, and we paved the way for the end of the Wage Stabilization Board. "There also was the Isthmian strike in 1947 after we had won a worldwide collective bargaining election. There were other major strikes and beefs in that period — like the P «& O strikes in the Gulf — the bonus beefs before and during the war — and the historic Cities Service beef, of which a U.S. Senate Labor Committee said: Tt is amazing that any union could survnve this carefully-coordinated, heavily financed, lawyer-led attack.' "And there was the Garment Workers' strike—^the Wall Street strike— the lUE Westinghbuse strike—^the Oil Workers' strike—the CIO Shipyard Workers strike—strikes by government employees, insurance agents and many, many more in which hundreds of SIU men were jailed. In all of the beefs of our union in the interests of its own membership and in our supporting actions for other unions, our people have always paid a price — in mass arrests, jailings and beatings. "The road has been long and hard to gei where we are today—and many a member and officer has been involved in situations where their action and service on behalf of the union and their union brothers has led to problems with the law and law enforcement agencies—to jailings and jail sentences — to phony charges rigged by management, detective agencies, lawyers, cops, ambitious prosecutors, and others. , f :, f;f: 'I 5 .%• "In all of these beefs, SIU men have been subjected to harassment, jailings and legal problems. Witness the recently-concluded Duluth matter, in which four SIU men suffered so needlessly—for no reason other than they were union men. This was not the first time where seamen were picked up on a phoney pretext in order to harass and intimidate them. It's happened before, it's happening now and it will happen again. "In the past, the union and the membership have often been able to help Seafarers and other SIU brothers who have needed help as a result of these problems. We've been able to help them with legal assistance and other types of assistance, including assistance for these men and their families because they were unable to keep working—or were thrown into some dingy lock-up and had no funds. Naturally, they turned to their union and union brothers for help, and they got it. "The same type of situation has happened hundreds of times in many ports — including foreign ports — where SIU men and other seamen have been harassed — even framed — by local authorities looking to make a pinch. Seamen everywhere have always been fair game for this kind of thing, whether because of a strike or job action, and or any other kind of beef. There are lots of men in this hall who have had problems like these at one time or another. "So the matter I speak of is really nothing new; it's been going on for years — especially where our kind of people are involved — because the beefs we've been in have all been for the purpose of building our union, for pro­ tecting our jobs and helping our friends who have been in some kind of trouble. "Today, however, although many of the same problems still exist for SIU members and members of other maritime unions, much of this kind of help for members is no longer available from their union. Under such laws as the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 and various court decisions and interpreta­ tions, unions can no longer help their members in this way. "Although a union member still needs this type of help—where he's involved in some type of charge and doesn't have the necessary funds of his own— he can't go to his union for help. "The law says the union can't help him fight these charges. The law says the union can't provide assistance, legal or otherwise, unless the man is acquitted and released—even if the union believes it can help prove the man's innocence—it cannot help in any way. "It's too late then most of the time, because a union member has probably used up all his savings, if he has any—he's hocked his house, car and every­ thing else to pay for his defense—and after he beats the charge, he's back where he started except for being broke and having a bad name. "If a union brother doesn't have the means to defend himself, he's worse off—he has to look for charity and handouts. You all know that legal fees and expenses come high—higher even than medical bills and hospital costs. "The law today makes a union member a second-class citizen in this respect—because in management, in business, if a member of some company gets in trouble involving his work for the company, the company can usually help him. They can help pay bills for his defense and charge the cost off as business expense. "THIS IS WHAT THE LAW HAS COME TO MEAN TODAY—two classes of citizenship—one for union members and another for management. This is a bad and unfair situation, but it's a situation we have to live with under the law. We are a nation of laws—and we have to abide by the laws. "For this reason, the need has existed for some time now for the kind of private, voluntary organization that can help SIU members involved in these situations and give them the type of legal assistance and other assistance they may need to assure protection of their rights. "In the maritime industry, we've all had plenty of experience with the 'Kind'of situation I'm talking about—because our jobs and our industry are regulated by more agencies and more government groups, local, state and federal—and we're policed by more types of agencies—than anyone else. "The waterfront worker and the seaman have always had this type of problem more than anyone else. This is the reason we've had to fight harder and more often than anyone else to get where we are today, and to stay there.' It's a constant fight—you can't take anything for granted. "The only way we've been able to do anything is by fighting back wherever we can—by fighting to keep government agencies, police, phony detective agencies and others from smothering us and our people with unfair regula­ tions, arrests and phony prosecutions. "Over the past months, a number of people concerned with these problems hive, been talking about this situation more and more, and finally have formed an organization to do something about it. ^ "We intend to help ourselves because nobody else can do it. The conclusfon is obvious—something should be done, something must be done. We hitend to see to it that our people are properly defended. "We have formed an organization called the Maritime Defense League, whose purpose is to provide the type of assistance needed to guarantee basic constitutional rights that are available to everybody else, but not to members of labor organizations—because of legal restrictions. "This new organization, the Maritime Defense League, has established a set' of by-laws. It has elected its own officers, and I am proud to serve as its, chairman. We intend to move forward to help promote this League, by enlarging our committee to include people from all walks of life. "The Lea^e has established an office in Brooklyn at One Hanson Place, and is establishing the necessary machinery to provide the type of help that SIU men need when they are in trouble. The Maritime Defense League is going.to set about collecting the funds that are needed for the defense of SIU members who can't turn to their union for help—because the law is set up to deny them the help they need. "I 'and others in the new Maritime Defense League believe this is an inigcJTtant organization—that it is a most worthy cause and that it deserves the support of every SIU member and every union member in this industry. It is the only way to provide the help that is needed at the time it is needed. "We believe the Maritime Defense League should be endorsed by the SIU membership and supported in every way, with funds, publicity and by every other means possible. - "Mr. Chairman and brothers—speaking as an individual member and officer of this union, I request that the membership endorse the purposes pf the League and give it their voluntary support in every way possible." • * «Pe( 10 Pickets ArrestedJ^ At Westinghoa" ^ Picture on "ng •••'f'.'S / Of Two 0« SW tose On Sea. ^ ivis F. • • A t the end of Brother Matthews' remarks, there was discussion on the subject matter presented in his remarks and on the need for an organization such,as the Maritime Defense League. It waj moved that the meeting go back to New Business and, there being no objection, this was done. A motion was then made by Brother Joseph Algina and seconded by several to concur with Brother Matthews' remarks and recommendations, to endorse the Maritime Defense League and to give it full support and publicity through the SEAFARERS LOG and other means; further, that officers and members be authorized to contribute their time in behalf of the League in the same manner that they do for community service organizations and civic causes. There followed discussion by members from the floor, who voiced strong support for the League's objectives, with several describing their own experiences in urging support for the League. Following considerable discussion, the question was called and the motion was adopted unanimously. kMe C/. /arrest 5 on Picket Une •Brother Matthews' report on the Maritime Defense League was subse­ quently presented at the regular February membership meetings in all con­ stitutional ports, which endorsed the League and concurred with the action taken by the membership in New York. Maritime Pickets Face Court Test ' . 'r.s • iE\ PvesWenl's By "f**® it 'V" �fcbruary have o resulted in a thrpersons with otherwise uponi "Desirous ofJ uniawfiil activi^ :ts, both economic and w.'wmfy^onsti- tntinnnl fjcyht ^ enced, with "rice 0 ate funo^^c ^ alleviate advf^tomis^S^. Kaiiarthej service r°"»eriy ^acat,Oi, and n m;i I; P c ^ Frofffi of -tie Mael0W:civi/£a^f&4^ '^eceived " service L!^P- •' ^'ons for t • ^'P^fous com o«,e, fiance to JJ' / '^ea/va *>©#« fnny yesH Ch^'J'i'i-l „'"*® "2J7 , - •fc • �February ITj 1967 Page Eleven SEAFARERS LOG Liberal Losses in Congress Change Legislative Climate The cold, hard laws of arithmetic are constant. They have no party affiliation. This has become indelibly clear in the early days of the 90th Congress. It stresses anew the high cost of liberal losses in No­ vember, 1966, and the urgency of gearing for 1968 elections imme­ diately. Arithmetic showed up plainly in President Johnson's State of the Union message, as much by omission as by declaration. Two years ago, for example, the arithmetic of Congress enabled LBJ to call for 14(b) repeal with some hope of success. This year it went unmentioned. Absent, too, was mention of trail-blazing new social programs. More to the point, the early tests of the 90th Congress provide a tough lesson in basic math. Two years ago, with a 295-140 Demo­ cratic bulge in the House, the 21-day rule to circumvent the Rules Committee with liberal legislation passed 224-202. This year, the 21-day rule was scrapped. On the first vote, a move to adopt intact the rules of the last Congress was defeated 224-196. Only two Republicans joined 194 Democrats for adoption, but 44 Democrats joined 180 Republicans to set the stage for a vote spe­ cifically junking the 21-day rule. It passed 232-185 with a coalition of 156 Republicans and 76 Democrats putting it over. Twenty-six Re­ publicans joined 159 Democrats in support of retaining the 21-day rule. The votes reflect the changed balance in the House. With 295 Democrats to 140 Republicans two years ago there was just enough of a margin to provide a 22-vote victory for the 21-day rule. Despite a present spread of 246 Democrats to 187 Republicans, there aren't enough horses to pull a liberal proposal through unless for some reason the Dixiecrat-conservative GOP coalition splits on a measure. The defeat of the 21-day rule was more a symptom of problems than a serious blow in itself. The Rules Committee this year is likely to have a clear liberal majority inclined to flash the green light for good pro­ posals. But the votes were indicative of a bounce-back for the conservative coalition whose ranks had been decimated during the 89th Congress. It comprises half the 90-odd southern Democrats and the bulk of the 187 GOP members of the House, enough, allowing for minor defec­ tions, to swing the 218 votes needed for control of the 435-member House. The same problem that must be faced in votes on the House Floor crops up in key committees. Notable among these is the Appropria­ tions Committee which, in effect, writes the checks to finance major programs like the poverty war. In the 89th Congress, Democrats con­ trolled the committee 34-16. The ratio is now down to 30-21, and at least seven of the Democrats are expected to line up with a solid GOP bloc for cuts in domestic spending. Further weakening the liberal "grip on appropriations was the death on the opening day of Congress of Representative John E. Fogarty (D.R. I.), chairman of the health, education and welfare subcommittee which handles most Great Society appropriation bills. Congressional Quarterly, an independent publication with no axe to grind, has studied the make-up of the 90th Congress closely. Its analysis shows a drop in the House to 167 dependable liberal votes on progressive domestic legislation from the 206 in the 89th Congress, and a corresponding increase in conservative votes from 171 to 206. Middle-of-the-road votes, those likely to switch depending on the issue, number 62, as opposed to 58 in the last Congress. The base of 206 conservative votes is built on the nearly united front the 187 GOP House members will present plus several dozen Dixiecrats who'll vote with them on almost any issue. This is the coalition. In terms of specific issues, the CQ analysis shows, support for antipoverty programs has plummeted from 240 votes to an anticipated 191; for favorable labor legislation from 221 to 188; for civil rights, notably housing, from 234 to 205; for most Great Society programs from 218 to 177. 'Come On Down!' A Lesson Learned? The proponents of so-called "right-towork" laws paint rosy pictures of how nice it would be, how industry and the economy would flourish, how everyone would be rich if only there would be no imions. Without unions, they say, free enterprise will create a heaven on earth in which everyone will profit, including the worker. It just isn't so, however, as is clear from the financial condition of those states who do have "right-to-work" laws on the books at present. These states trail behind the rest of the nation in virtually every category of the economy. Wyoming, for instance, became a "rightto-work" state in 1963. Since then bank­ ruptcies have risen 30 per cent; private em­ ployment dropped 2.9 per cent (while the rest of the nation enjoyed a 6.7 per cent rise); citizens have left the state at the rate of 8.2 per cent (the highest move-out rate in the nation); home foreclosures have quad­ rupled to twice the U. S. rate; construction has dropped by 17 per cent (although it rose by eight per cent in the rest of the nation). By comparison, Indiana scrapped its "right-to-work" law in 1965 and since then its per capita income has jumped nearly ten per cent—much higher than the national av­ erage of 6.5 per cent. "Right-to-work" has had such a disastrous effect on Wyoming's economy that the state House of Representatives recently passed a repeal measure, and action by the State Senate is now pending. The experiences of Wyoming and other states should provide a vivid example of the dangers that "right-to-work" legislation holds for the entire U. S. economy. Section 14(b) and "right-to-work" should be abolished, and it is up to Congress to do so. Unload The Gamers Back The University of Akron has established the L. S. Buckmaster Scholarship Fund to honor the former president of the United Rubber Workers who died recent­ ly. The scholarship will be open to any student. TTie University hopes to obtain $10,000 in contri­ butions for the capital amount. This could provide interest enough for one full or two partial scholar­ ships, said college spokesmen. A nurse's aide who was fired in 1964 for participating in a labor-sponsored recall campaign against the directors of her hos­ pital, has been ordered reinstated. The California Supreme Court ruled that the law under which she was fired, which prohibits pub­ lic employees from taking part in campaigns affecting offices of the agencies for which they work, was unconstitutional. The Amalgamated Clothing Workers attempted to organize the Apparel Corporation plant in Knoxville, Tenn., 21 years ago. Repeated attempts to organize the plant were met by fierce antiunionism on the part of the em­ ployer. But, the union didn't for­ get its promises to the workers and finally, last month, won a first contract for the 1,500 employees. Members of the Woodbridge Township Federation of Teachers who had been on strike for two weeks returned to work after win­ ning salary increases and improve­ ments in working conditions. The teachers also won the guarantee that special instructors in remedial reading, vocal music and physical education would be hired for the system of 21,600 students. * * * * * * Few borrowers know the meaning, in full dollars and cents, ot such loan techniques as the add-on rate scheme, the discount rate, or the "simple" monthly rate plan. Nor are they aware of subtle surcharges which "load the camel's back," that is, increase the actual cost of the loan to a substantial degree. Very few Americans do understand these terms, yet they may vitally affect one's eco­ nomic stability. Consider the consumer who seeks shortterm credit—such as the installment buyer seeking a small loan, who frequently is de­ nied a factual accounting of the cost of credit in advance of his making the loan, or even of an accurate picture of the annual interest rate he'll have to pay. This very consumer is the one who can least afford a gouging. Yet he remains the most vulnerable victim of the unscrupulous lender. For example, the simplest and most direct method of obscuring credit costs is to quote to the consumer no interest rate whatsoever. The borrower is told only that he'll pay so much down and so much per month. This way, the total finance charge, and the actual interest rate, remains obscure. The American consumer is being robbed time and again through deceptive loan tactics. What's needed is "truth in lending" legisla­ tion that would make it necessary for loan companies to spell out actual charges. The lending industry opposes "truth-in-lending" legislation simply because there's big money to be made without it. The shadier the operation, the higher the possible killing. A strong truth-in-lending bill is badly needed to put an, end ta the unscrupulous practices which annually milk Americans of millions of dollars. �Page Twelve SEAFARERS AFL-CIO Begins Nationwide Drive To Catch Minimum Wage Chiselers WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO has opened a nationwide drive for vigorous enforcement of the new wage-hour law and has set up machinery to help all workers—whether union members or not —who are shortchanged by chiseling employers. Federation President George of unorganized shops and busi­ far the greatest single victory up Meany outlined labor's enforce­ nesses. to now in the war against poverty ment program in a letter to The unorganized now "have no in America." President Johnson and in letters place to go," Meany said. "I hope He noted that nearly 5 million to all AFL-CIO state and local each central body becomes such a workers were scheduled to re­ bodies. place." ceive pay raises February 1 to It calls for each central body In his letter to Johnson, Meany bring those already covered by to set up machinery to receive and termed the addition of more than FLSA to a $1.40 minimum and to help process complaints of wage 9 million workers to coverage of guarantee newly-covered workers law violations from all workers the Fair Labor Standards Act and $1 an hour. The direct impact of in its area—including employees the increase in the wage floor "by raising the wage floor will add $1 billion to the purchasing power of those in greatest need. "Only one circumstance could prevent this memorable legislative advance from fulfilling our hopes, and that is widespread violation of its terms," Meany wrote the President. He stressed that "a law is only as good as its enforcement, and On February 1 the Federal minimum wage law rose from $1.25 in this instance enforcement poses i an hour to $1.40. And in one year the floor will be placed at a special problem." i $1.60 an hour. Meany pointed out that last Although this minimum will provide less than what is considered year Labor Dept. investigators I a living wage, it is a vast improvement* over the original 25 cents found that "some 430,000 workers an hour minimum under the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938. were underpaid a total of $90 What is generally not known is that years before the Federal million by employers who flouted wage was established, a total of 15 states, the District of Columbia the FLSA" and the department and Puerto Rico had minimum wage statutes on their books. estimates that "only about half the These laws were usually limited to women and children, their| violators were caught." i minimums were woefully small and their enforcement left much The nevy amendments increase ; to be desired. But they helped to mold the thinking of the nation the number of covered workers 1 and pave the way for Federal legislation several decades later. by almost 30 percent, Meany The actual minimum wage movement in the United States noted, and the number of estab­ ! started in 1910 when the National Consumers' League made such lishments to be checked by nearly i legislation part of its program for women and children during the 60 percent. I next ten years. First Step In the following year, the Women's Trade Union League took| This extension of coverage "will : similar action, joining its efforts with the National Consumers enormously enlarge the inspection ' League. task," he said. He termed the The minimum wage proposal was adopted first in New Zealand President's budget request to Con­ i in 1894. However, the New Zealand measure was actually a part| gress for additional wage-hour in­ I of compulsory arbitration of labor disputes and, as such, was very spectors "a necessary first step." unpopular with the labor movement. To supplement this, Meany told Australia, two years later, passed a law which established mini­ Johnson, the AFL-CIO is under­ mum wages to protect weak, unorganized workers and there was taking its own campaign to assist no limitation on labor's right to strike. workers in processing complaints In 1909 Great Britain passed a law similar to the Australian law.| of wage-hour violations. He urged Only two years after the National Consumers League and the ^ the President to "make sure that \ Women's Trade Union League initiated their fight for a minimum both employers and the ad­ I wage in 1910, the first state, Massachusetts, passed its law. ministrators of this law know that The first minimum wage bill in the U.S. was introduced in Wisyou intend to have fair labor 1 consin in 1911 and official investigations of women's wages in standards for all—in fact as well j relation to cost of living were begun in Connecticut, Kentucky as in name." i and Massachusetts. The problem of enforcement The creation of the Massachusetts investigating commission was was pointed up by the Labor : secured by a committee of the state branches of the National ConDept.'s wage-hour administrator, i sumers League, Women's Trade Union League, the American Clarence T. Lundquist, at a news i Association for Labor Legislation and similar groups. conference. What aroused these groups and gave impetus to the minimum || Lundquist said he could add 175 wage movement was the horrible conditions which provoked the additional wage-hour investigators Lawrence textile strike. The United Textile Workers led the drive to the present staff of 1,000 if for the legislation with the support of other unions. Congress approves the full budget The final measure, as adopted in the state, was less than was increase sought by the President. I sought. It, provided that a permanent commission investigate to He acknowledged, in reply to i see that employers were paying the established minimum rates and questions, that even after the new : to publish the names of employers failing to do so in the newsinvestigators are trained the Labor i papers. Also, a provision was included which asked consideration Dept. would not be able to in­ I for an employer who could prove that minimum wage could have spect as high a proportion of firms i an adverse effect on his business. as it did last year. The proponents of stronger legislation debated whether to acEnforcement problems are al­ : cept the weaker bill and decided that they had better not let the ways greater following a change favorable atmosphere slip ,by. in the law, he said, and the govern­ Public feeling was further shown in Ohio in 1912 when the ment will have to depend to a state adopted 32 amendments to its constitution and the amendgreater extent on violations being i ment receiving the second largest number of votes was one which called to its attention, rather than authorized the legislature to enact minimum wage legislation as on their being ferreted out by in­ I well as other protective labor laws for men, women and children. vestigators. In the next year, 1913, minimum wage laws were passed in Meany, in his letter to central I eight states. bodies, pointed out that the Labor By 1923, when South Dakota took action, 15 states had passed Dept. "has never had enough in­ : such laws. However, all the hopes and dreams were lost during the spectors to do the job" and "it is , neriod of "normalcy" and retrenchment and the push for Federal up to us to help." I legislation came from the New Deal a decade later. The procedure requiring work­ State laws remain one of the weakest links in the entire minimum ers to file individual complaints "is . wage structure, but the early fight of such groups as the National just cumbersome enough to be dis­ i Consumers League and Women's Trade Union League made poscouraging," the AFL-CIO presi­ i sible the Fair Labor Standards Act many years after the first dent observed, "especially for the \ Massachusetts law. unorganized people who have to operate on their own." A Brief History of US. JAinimum IVoffo Legislation Febraary 17, 1967 LOG The Gulf Coast by Llndsey Williams, Vice-President, Guff Area Representative Eddie L. Sapir, AFL-CIO and Maritime Labor Council endorsed candidate, was the leader in the Democratic primary held on January 28 to fill a New Orleans city council vacancy. Sapir led his closest opponent in the five-man contest by 3,591 votes. He garnered 9,951 to 6,360 for his nearest op­ <1^ ponent. Mobile Sapir's lead was an outstanding victory for the New Orleans labor After a hundred-day round trip movement. His opponents had the to Viet Nam, Raymond C. Steele support of the city administration, is glad to return to his home in most elected officials, and the local Bayou La Batre, Alabama. He newspapers. In spite of this, Sapir made his trip on the Canton Vic­ was still able to finish as the top tory. Oiler Michael Darawich re­ man in the primary. cently logged off the Overseas Sapir will face the city adminis­ Joyce after a six-month trip. He tration candidate in the runoff is now relaxing on the beach be­ on February 28. His opponent fore scanning the shipping lineup. will need 97 per cent of the vote Also off the Overseas Joyce, Irwin cast for other candidates to get a Matthews is taking to the beach to draw. Sapir's ultimate victory with celebrate the Mobile Mardi Gras support primarily from labor with his wife and children. Matt­ groups will represent a fine feather hews has sailed from Gulf ports in in the cap of the local labor move­ various steward department ratings for over twenty years. ment. New Orleans Deck maintenance James M. Chief cook Peter Piascik, a re­ Foster doesn't spend his beach formed Connecticut Yankee, is time idling about. Instead he busys himself by doing now holding court in the Crespent iron work. His City. His last ship was the Del last ship was the Rio and now Pete is looking for Alcoa Ranger. the first thing to show on the Seafarer Frank O. board. Armand Garcia is just Catchot's last looking at the board after spend­ stint at sea was as ing time as AB on the Hattiesburg an electrician Victory. Garcia is originally from aboard the Cos­ Cheyenne, Wyoming. mos Mariner on Westphall Seafarer H. R. Peters is settling the Viet Nam sup­ down to enjoy the Mardi Gras be­ ply run. Steward Harold Westphall fore looking for a new billet. His last job was galley utility on board was repatriated from the Ameri­ the Alcoa Voyager. Peters makes can Son after serving aboard her his home with his family in for seven months. Illness forced Tampa, Florida. AB Robert But­ Brother Westphall to leave the ler recently piled off the Del San­ ship overseas. He makes his home tos. Butler makes his home in St. with his family in Satsuma, Louis, but likes to do his shipping Alabama. Houston from New Orleans, especially fa­ J. R. Moncrief is around the voring the Latin America run. Joseph Forchia is scouting the hall waiting for a coastwise run board in hope of a billet heading to show on the shipping board. for Viet Nam. Forchia sailed last Isadore Levy, a former New as galley utility on the Del Monte. Yorker converted to a Texan, is Old salt Kris Komeliusen makes eyeing the board in search of a his home in New York, but likes tanker billet. Levy prefers warm the Southern winter. Kris isn't weather which is why he is now a particular about the ship he's look­ Texas citizen and also why he is ing for, but would prefer a good looking for a tanker. Shipping has picked up in the feeder. His last ship was the Del Santos on which he served as deck last week and there are plenty of jobs in all ratings. maintenance. Voting in San Francisco ' 3 ' I? Seafarer Yea Wing enters polling booth at the SlU hall in San Fran­ cisco to cast his ballot in the recently-completed referendum vote to amend provisions of the constitution governing delegates to SlU International Conventions. Seafarers voting in all constitutional ports approved the proposed amendments, and results of the voting are now being placed before the membership at regular monthly mem­ bership meetings for ratification. Secret ballot ended January 27. �Februaiy 17, 1967 Mmdieal Practiced Need Examinatiort lb The Editor: i Just how much are we going to put up with frcwn the medical bunko artists in this country? Your article on eye doctors who sell glasses, doctors who send their patients to drug stores that they own, and doctors who pre­ scribe drugs that come from Companies they own made me MC red. < I wondCT how many of us are aware of avarice an4 indiffer­ ence toward patients and pro­ fessional ethics that penneates the medical profession? Phillip Wiley, in his great book, Gen­ eration of Vipers, described the situation as it was then. That was in 1942. Thin]^ have got­ ten even worse. 4 Wiley said that 80 per cent of the illnesses that are brought to the attention of American phy­ sicians are either purely imagi­ nary, or of psychosomatic ori­ gin^ In a magazine article by a doctor that I read last week, the author made the same point, but lestimates that now about 90 per Jcent of illnesses are psychosoimatic—the products of the • minds of people snapping under the strain of life in contempo­ rary America, Ideally, given the premise that we can do little about our pres­ ent society except ride it out, these people should be sent to ^psychiatrists. Of course, there ^aren't enough psychiatrists to go around now, and there are just •enough psychiatrists armind to cater to the people lucky enough to be able to afford 50 doUars -a week' or more for treatment. Like many other medical spe­ cialists, they go where the money is. Yet, the incidence of mental illness is considerably higher among the poor than among the rich, who don't have to fight for their survival every day. What happens to these mentally ill poor? If they're lucky enough to live in a city that maintains psychiatric clinics in itf hospi­ tals, and are lucky enough to be acceptedj they can be prac­ ticed on by a young resident who is biding his time until he can join his grown up colleagues in the upper-upper income bracked If te isnlf luck^ to have access to a fledging head shrinker, he will likely as J hot end up in a st^t? hiental hospital There institutiic^^ are notoiiously badjprowding*^^^ tOdial'' carC.u; fe they dp what reems tp l^ ard practice among the medical profession: they jet the patient either get well or get Worse as fate dictates. JBut let's get back to the aver- , age Joe, who goes to his "friend­ ly family doctor" with his psychomatic "illness," which can range the gamut from intense headaches to severe back pains. The doctor has several options open to him. (The "friendly family doctor" now averages $35,000 a year, in declared in­ come.) t often, the doctor will prescribe medication. Often, like the doctor in your article who wrote his colleagues, "Let's push the pen for Gartone toand watch it grow," he is motivated by ruthless avarice. Or, he can refer his patient to a specialist if he feels his patient n afford it. whether a Page Thirteen SEAFARERS LOG hc^ specialist treating ch^ pains or a neurologist treatsing headaches, carries the ball frOm there, after" milking the patient until the well runs dry. Often, of course, the illness is real An accountant friend of mine told me that a "In five years I expect to be a suitable challenger for the world title," Searfarer Fred B. Kritzler doctor client of his told him told the Log recently. One of his best matches—which he lost—was against a man named Floyd that "medicine is 20 per cent Patterson. Brother Kritzler was not talking about boxing, however, but about the game of checkers, science, 80 per cent art." "Bal­ oney" is a better word f<xr it at which he is a recognized mas- f "Checkers is a difficult game tinued. "The second match 1 again than "art," I think. These spe­ ter. He has held the title of of­ won by nine wins, five losses and to learn," Brother Kritzler empha­ cialists are past masters at slic­ ficial Merchant Marine Checker six draws." sized. "It demands the ability to ing the baloney. Champion since 1953. study text books on the subject. Though he is one of the nation's At the beginning of my letter Brother Kritzler, 44, plays about top players. Brother Kritzler does It requires patience, observation, I mentioned psychiatrists. 1,000 games a year. He is deadly lose occasionally. In 1961 he had mental concentration, and long Things being as they are, you earnest about checkers. "When I the unusual experience of losing practice sessions with better type would think that these special­ play, I don't play as a pastime. a match to a fellow-member of players. The master must be able ists would be in the vanguard of I look for competition," he says. the Merchant Marine. The match to judge personalities and to make the small group of dedicated He learned the game in 1941, was played at sea, aboard the City rapid, correct calculations. doctors whose aim is to heal "It has proven useless to spend of Alma. He played the 20-game, (Half of all hospitalized patients time with a known inferior player. non-title match against the ship's in this country are mental cases.) Third Mate, and lost by three Being able to win constantly with Yet, with the exception of a few games. The Third Mate's name, these kind will not provide any who teach and do research at aptly enough, was Floyd Patterson. chance to advance in the game. the pitifully few good mental; "Checkers is nothing more than hospitals, they cater to the rich. Refuses Rematch a science. One must find the con­ How long will we permit; Brother Kritzler offered Patter­ structive basis of the game. The these medical bunko artists tO ; son the chance to play him an player must pinpoint his losing practice medicine? How l<mgS official 20-game match for the flaws, and remember them. A good will we tolerate outrageous fees Merchant Marine title when the student who has a desire to leam and medical con games? How ship reached port. The Third must not repeat losing patterns long will we tolerate the inepti­ Mate declined, however, conced­ he made in the past. tude and indifference that per­ "Ideally, every game played ing that he would most likely lose meates the medical profession in against Kritzler in an official should result in a draw. Many America? World Title matches have included match. 30 or more draws out of the offi­ Humphrey He^s Seafarer Fred Kritzler, Merchant Saigon Match cial 40-game requirement. Marine Checker Champion since A year ago, in February, 1966, "Some of the games between 1953, concentrates on his game while ashore in Saigon during a foremost players have taken over in the New York hall recently. Viet Nam run. Brother Kritzler three hours," Seafarer Kritzler played an exhibition match for at the age of 19, while in the the GI's at the South Viet Nam pointed out. "The standard rules allow six minutes to complete a Army. He enlisted in 1939. Sta­ To The Editor tioned Capitol USO. He played against in Pearl Harbor, he was an Army Staff Sergeant. "He was move. In tournaments, one hour is usually the limit for a game discharged in 1941, exactly ten a great player," Kritzler admits, and any amount of moves may days before the Japanese attack but he defeated him just the same. be made in this time. If a game on that base that catapulted the Why Is the Notion Brother Kritzler placed third in is unfinished at the end of an hour United States into World War II. the contest for the Gulf Coast it must be declared a draw, evei So Immediately after the attack he Championship in 1963, 1964 and if one side has a winning advan enlisted again, this time in the To itre EdittMr: Navy. He served throughout the 1965. The series of matches are tage. In some other importan. Why are the people of the war. Brother Kritzler also con­ played in Mobile each year during contests, including World Titl< United States so shortsighted in tinued playing checkers, sharpen­ the Labor Day weekend. This matches, the standard rule of si.their treatment of the Merchant ing his game to the point where year, Kritzler hopes to compete minutes to a move is in effect Marine? Airlines get fat subsi­ he became U. S. Navy Checker again, hopefully coming up with and there is no time limit to ; dies in the form of ridiculously the championship, and the cash game." Champion. padded air mail contracts from Brother Kritzler follows checl Brother Kritzler, who sails as an prize that goes with it, this time. the federal government. The One of Brother Kritzler's great­ ers with a single-minded devotion AB, joined the SIU in 1953, the airlines are growing by leaps year that he took the Mer­ est regrets is that he can't play He has never played a game of and hounds and most of the big chant Marine Championship. The in more title matches. "I can't get cards in his life. Furthermore airline companies are showing match, which he played against title matches," he explained, "be­ he doesn't believe in gambling. fat profits. He is single and makes his hom» another AB, took place in San cause I'm at sea so much of the We may he living in the time." in Atlanta, Ga. Francisco. His opponent "played "Space Age," but let's get down v the game well," Kritzler said. to earth. How essential are the Since then Brother Kritzler has airlines, really? If all commer­ successfully defended his title cial aircraft would he grounded many times. tomorrow, I don't think we "Lots of Seafarers play," and would suffer a major upheaval. he has no trouble getting up games Our Merchant Marine fleet, while at sea, Brother Kritzler says. oh tile other hand, is vital to the His last ship, the Sapphire Sandy August G. Swoboda James Thomas Wolfe nation's security. Even in our (Sapphire Steamship), was ideal, Please contact your attorneys, Please get in touch with your "Space Age" the vast majority as far as he was concerned. He Teitler & Teitler, at once. ITie mother as soon as possible. of freight going abroad and was on the ship over three months address is 44 Wall St., New York, coming from overseas is waterand the crew provided enough N.Y. 10005. Augustus P. POWMP borne. And 50 per cent of all worthy opponents to satisfy him. transoceanic passengers are car­ Please contact Mrs. Mollie "I really learned the game at Cliff Mendell ried by ships as well. In a war, Cooper about a matter of the the New York Checker Lab," Please contact your former ship­ utmost importance. Write in c/o military supplies and troops Brother Kritzler told the Log. The would undoubtedly have to he Checker Lab, he explained, is a mate on the Antinous, Robert West End P. O., St. John's West, moved by ships, and they w:ould club on West 42nd Street in New Lonardo, before Feb. 14, to help Nfld., Canada. have to be wir ships. York. "The players there are him in a legal matter. His address It seems as if the U. S. Gov­ really good, and you can really is 2721 O'Reilly St., New Orleans, Henry Hicks ernment is setting out to delib­ sharpen up your game," he said. La. 70119. Please contact Mrs. John R. erately destroy their Merchant He gets to New York as often LaFoe, 1608 Park Ave., Balti­ Marine, heeding neither the les­ as he can, to play at the Checker Jerry Rosenberg more, Md. 21217 for very urgent sons of the past^—when we were Lab and other clubs in the city. Please contact Treuhaft & news. one of the greatest Maritime ; He had the unusual experience Walker, counselors at law, in re­ powers—or the future—when of being trounced recently at the gard to their work on behalf of a modem fleet could be a source New York City Checker Club. "I Joseph Hollins. Their address is of national pride, a boon to the lost this game, in January, to a 1440 Broadway, Oakland, Calif. oation's economy, and provide worthy Brooklyn opponent, a 94612. a livelihood for many thousands known chess master who only one —— of Americans. year ago took up checkers and X" Christopher Radcliffe is rapidly becoming an expert at More power to the SIU and eroKiES-fVfiine Contact your friend. Giro Bocthe game," Kritzler related. "I the Maritime Trades Depart­ SWA^fisios was able to recover from this up­ cia, at your first opportunity. The ment of the AFL-CIO in their set and eventually won the 20- address is: Universal American effort to turn the tide before it pame match by scoring five wins, Ent., 6361st Air Base SQDN, SKtOKCrMiAly. IS UiSi Timothy McMann • four losses and 11 draws," he con­ APO 96415, San Francisco, Calif. f/oyd Patterson Declines Rematch With Merchant Marine Champion LETTERS <I> �Page Fourteen February 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Lifeboat Class No, 169 Casts Off I I, f I. i' IF f' The crew of the Barre Victory (Delta) received "high praise from the company and the Captain for a job well done," reports Meeting Secretary J. Alford. Ship's Delegate Armond Dunne, Jr., also reported that SIU West Coast Representative Frank Drozak sent a message to the crew praising them "on bringing in a good ^ The Steward Department of The Master of the Rolnn Sher­ ship with no beefs, no disputed wood (Robin Line) wrote to the the York (York Agents) gave the overtime, and no one logged . . . crew a vote of company to say a clean SIU ship." The crew will thanks for their that the ship's bend every effort to make the cur­ cooperation and Seafarers were rent trip as good as the last one. the stewards, in "the best crew he The Barre Vic­ turn, were given had ever sailed tory motto, says a vote of thanks with," writes Brother Alford, by the crew for Meeting Secretary is: "Help a broth­ the special meals W. T. Langford. er member make put out for the A vote of thanks a good trip." The holidays. The was extended the Paylor Brock crew has an crew decided, Stewards Depart­ added incentive, ment for "a fine job well done." writes Meeting .Secretary F. S. as the Captain Washing machine spare parts are Paylor, that they would keep the told the Ship's to be ordered. All mattresses and noise level down when returning Atford Delegate that he pillows are to be replaced with from going ashore while in port was going to request a TV set for fresh ones. All hands were re­ at night. They also decided, dur­ the crew "if we have as good a quested to come to the messroom ing the meeting presided over by trip as the last one." During the properly dressed, and not in un­ Meeting Chairman Carl Gibbs, to good and welfare period of the derwear. Meeting Chairman Jack keep native workmen out of the meeting, the crew decided they Brock reports that the crew has crew's quarters. would keep the messhall and the requested that movies be given the Vt' laundry room clean at all times, ship "as the stay in Cam Ranh A vote of thanks went to the and to wear proper attire at meal Bay, without liberty, is hell with­ Captain of the Del Rio (Delta) for times. Brother Dunne was re­ having the TV out any diversion." elected as Ship's Delegate. antenna repaired, ^ reports Meet­ "All departments are running ing Secretary J. Brother Blackle Busalackl was smoothly" on the Belgium Victory elected by acclamation to remain Gouldman. The (Isthmian), Meet­ Steward Depart­ as ship's delegate ing Secretary H. ment accepted a on the Missouri Middleton wrote suggestion that it (Meadowbrook the Log. S. WItry to acquire a Transport), re­ son was elected better grade of ports Meeting Gouldman Ship's Delegate. bacon and frank­ Chairman Leo Ken Hayes, MeetLasoya. Meeting furters, and that it serve more of ing Chairman Secretary Max­ a variety of ice cream. During the and Acting Sec­ imo Bugwan meeting presided over by Meeting retary, reported Middleton writes that crew Chairman S. Pdppas, the crew, Bugwan that a check had members were ad­ in turn, agreed to bring cups and been sent to the family of Brother glasses back to the pantry. The Robert Golding, missing at sea vised to keep their rooms locke(j in men also decided to do "a little foreign ports, especially when go­ last trip. The crew voted to give ing through the Suez Canal. The better houskeeping" in the lounge the Steward Department "a vote and pantry. of thanks for good food and serv­ men were asked to bring back dishes taken from the messroom. ice." The crew decided that they would "The Steward Department on all wear pants in the messroom, in the Penn Exporter (Penn Ship­ The crew of the Rebecca (Mari­ spite of the tropical heat, and not ping) should be time Overseas) sent a letter of appear in underwear. TTie crew mentioned in the condolence, flow­ was requested to make less noise Log as the best ers and money to in the passageways and also not Department on the family of to walk in them barefooted. I'f k any ship," MeetBrother Moham­ i,:}' ing Secretary med Nasser, of Z. A. Markrls Brooklyn, N.Y., writes. "They Ship's Delegate Ulas Coffman who died in Sase- made a motion during his report serve excellent bo, Japan. Meet­ food and have the to extend a vote ing Chairman D. best service. The of thanks to the Fitzpatrick also Chief Cook. The New Year's dinner was as good, Nasser reports that O. motion was if not better, than you could get Farrara's resignation as ship's dele­ adopted by the anywhere." Needless to say, the gate was refused, and he was re­ crew of the Inger crew gave the Stewards a vote of elected. Brother Farrara is also (Reynolds Metal). thanks "for a fine running Stew­ serving as meeting secretary. A He also reported, ard Department." P. J. Connolly vote of thanks was given the fourduring a meeting was elected by the crew to serve to-eight watch for cleaning the recorded by Meet- at Ship's Delegate, during a Coffman messroom in the mornings. ing Secretary meeting presided over by Meet­ W. B. Yarbrough, that men going ing Chairman A. M. Micbelet. Brother R. P. Nelson, Ship's ashore in Panama will clean their The three departments all re­ Delegate aboard the Sterf Artisan rooms and turn in dirty linen to ported "everything going along smoothly." (Isthmian) reports the Steward Department. that the vessel has "a marvelous crew." Deck Del­ egate R. J. Mor­ gan reports that two men were picked up in SaiShattack 1 Depart­ ment's quota. Some of the messhall chairs are to be replaced, writes Meeting Secretary Donald E. Shattuck. Meeting Chairman Robert J. Mor­ gan reports that the men gave a vote of thanks to the Stewards Department for good service and for catering service above and be­ yond the call of duty. Instructor Ami Bjornsson proudly stands with his latest graduating class of lifeboatmen. With their official Coast 0uard lifeboat en­ dorsement, they will receive shipping priority. Seated in the front row (l-r) are: Nick Zervos, Nick Prodendo, Mohamed Basir, and Lesantro Burrello. Behind them (l-r) are: Charles Kastanis, Paul Schneider, Richard Schmidt, and their Instructor Ami Bjornsson. FINAL DEPARTURES Albert Gray, 41: A heart at­ tack the life of Brother :ack claimed tl Gray. He died in the Mobile In­ firmary. A resi­ dent of that city, he was retired on an SIU disability pension at the time of his death. Born in Maine, he joined the SIU in 1944, in the port of New York. Married and the father of a child, he served in the Army during the Korean conflict. n Carmine C. Giordano, 62: Brother Giordano died of heart disease in Los Angeles. Sailing in the Steward Department as a Cook, he resided in New Orleans and usually sailed from that port. Brother Gior­ dano, a bachelor, was born in Philadelphia. <t> James A. Garrison, 57: Brother Garrison suffered a fatal heart at­ tack in his home in Norfolk. A welder, he was employed at Colonna Shipyards. Born in North Carolina, he was a long-time resi­ dent of Norfolk, having worked for Colonna Shipyard since 1942. He is survived by his wife, Osie, and three children, Albert, Evelyn and Hattie Sue. ^ John Ficarrofta, 57: Brother Ficarrotta died of cancer after being hospitalized in the New Or­ leans USPHS hospital for six weeks. Born in Italy, he was a citizen of the U.S. and resided in Tampa. He joined the SIU in that port and usually sailed from there. Murdock MacLeod, 57: Brother MacLeod died suddently of a heart attack at his home in Jackson­ ville, Fla. He worked as a Fire­ man on tugs and dredge boats, first on the Great Lakes and then in the South. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, he learned the miner's trade there. Immigrating to the U. S., MacLeod was a mem­ ber of the United Mine Workers of America from 1925 to 1941. He was wounded while serving in the Army during World War 11. After the war he became a Sea­ farer. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Louise, and a sister, Mrs. Owen R. Hadley. August Matousek, 49: Brother Matousek died while performing his duties as a tugboat deckhand for the Erie-Lack­ awanna Railroad. He fell from the deck of a vessel and drowned in the Hudson River near Hoboken, N. J. He had worked for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad since 1937, with a threeyear interruption while he served in the Army artillery during World War 11. He resided in the city of his birth, Jersey City, N. J. He is survived by his wife, Marga­ ret, and two sons, Richard and Charles. Emilio Pardo, 65: Brother Pardo succumbed to a stomach ailment in his home in Balti­ more. A veteran of over 30 years at sea, he joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1947. Brother Pardo sailed in the Deck Depart­ ment, as an FWT. Born in Spain, he was a citizen of this country. A widower. Brother Pardo is sur-. vived by a son, Emilio Pardo Suarez of Caruna, Spain. �February 17, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Schedule of Membership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Mar. 14—2:30 p.m. Mobile Mar. 15—2:30 p.m. Wilmin^on . Mar. 10—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Mar. 22—2:00 p.m. Seattle Mar. 24—2:UU p.m. New York . .Mar. 6—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Mar. 7—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. . Mar. 8—2:30 p.m. Detroit Mar. 10^—2:30 p.m. Houston . .. .Mar. 13—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Mar. 6—2:00 p.m. Alpena Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Chicago Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Cleveland ...Mar. 6—7:00p.m. Duluth Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Frankford . . Mar. 6—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ... .Mar. 14—^7:30 p.m. tSauIt Ste. Marie Mar. 16—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Mar. 15—7:30 p.m. Duluth Mar. 17—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .Mar. 17—^7:30 p.m. Toledo Mar. 17—7:30 p.m. Detroit Mar. 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Mar. 13—7:30p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Mar. 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile Mar. 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Mar. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Mar. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Mar. 9—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Houston .... Mar. 9—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Mar. 14—10 awm. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Mar. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Mar. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Mar. 13—10 a.ni. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Mar. 15—7:00 p.m. Mobile Mar. 15—7:00 p.m. New York ..Mar. 6—7:00p.m. Philadelphia .Mar. 7—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ...Mar. 8—7:00p.m. ^Houston .. . Mar. 13—7:00 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sanit Ste. Marie, Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. ^ Meeting held at Galveston wharves. DIRECTORYof UNION HAUiS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Gal Tanner Earl Shapard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA. Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ill 9383 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEAHLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AOantlc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority arc protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at ~.ny time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG bos traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or memb«'. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. S CaWAJMEL VICTOBY (Wdterassin), Do.; ;«ombor 11—-Ghaimwn, W. X<«iuehper: jSecretary, J. Dolan. Brother J. Bolnnd. Itvos elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and. no disputed OT. ESyerything b running smoothly. WILD BANGEB (Waterman), Janu­ ary 3—Chairman, K. W. Ferrandli; Sec­ retary, None, $44.00 in ship's fundSome disputed OT in each department. Insufhcient hospital supplies on board. Not enough deck stores. Request that ship be fumigated before and after ship DIOEST of SIU MEETINGS storing. Vote of thanks'•to the steward department for the wonderful Holiday meals. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), December 18—Chairman, dhomas Hilbum; Secretary, Werner Pedersen. $10.60 in ship's fund turned over to Brother J. McCrec. Jr. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. To see patrolman about safety strips in galley. See about awning back aft. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. Motion about retirement program submitted to headquarters. TRANSYORK (Commodity Chartering), December 18—Chairman, James W. Can­ ard ; Secretary, Clarence Bl Jordan. Crew requested to conserve water so it will not be necessary to ration it before arrival in Port. No disputed OT and no beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Motion made to see the Captain about an inter­ communications system from the saloon to the galleys for orders to be called down from topside. ALDlNA (Wall St. Traders), Decem? ber 26—Chairman, Peter V. Hammel; Secretary, B. R. Jrifery. No beefs re­ ported by department delegate. Brother Peter V. Hammel wasi elected to serve as ...ship's, delegate. Page Fifteen • ADENA • (Wail St. 8S—Chairman, Peter V. HaBtme); Setawe.' tory, Jeffrey Nolan. Brother Peter V. Hammel was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No major beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), De­ cember 29—Chairman, W. J. Grovor! Secretary, C. Hancock. 'Disputed OT rejKirted by deck and engine delegate. Joe Algina to be notified ss to the safety of ship's hull and request inspection of same. Improper mall service to ship. HALCYON PANTHER (Halcyon), Jan­ uary 1—Chairman. V. Porter; Secretary, S. L. Martin. No disputed OT reported by department delegates. GOTJNCIL GRoini" (Cities Service); September 29—Chairman, F. C. Tatum, Jr.; Secretary, C. Quinnt. Brother Ed Devereaux was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Numerous minor beefs abosrd. Discussion held on various matters. Ship sailed short one PWT and a 3rd Cotdt. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), November 25—-Chairman, Stanley Gondzar; Secretary, Dick Birmingham. Some disputed OT in deck department. One mon in steward d^artment left ship in Le Havre. DEL NORTE (Delta), November 27— Chairman, Bob Callahan; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. $249.05 in ship's fund and $211.85 in movie fund. Motion made that no one signs on unless water cooler is placed in engine room. Motion made that ship needs Sn automatic dryer for crew's laundry. Brother Peter Gonzaies was elected to serve as new ship's delegate, KtABYMAR (Calmsr), January 22— chairman, William Sears; Secretary, Wil­ liam Addison. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Dis­ cussion about contacting headquarters re­ garding speeding up mail drtiveries by the Company, ALCOA TRADER (Alcoa). December 11—^Chairman, C. M. Houchins; Secre­ tary, Quinton Phillips. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. Motion made that all members have invested, rights in the Un­ ion, Also, that a widow or dependent clause be instituted whereby a member's wife and dependent children would be en­ titled to all of the member's benefits until death or remarriage of -widow and/or until dependents become of age. NORBEaiTO CAPAT (Liberty Naviration), February 28—Chairman, A. H. B^ko; Secretary. R. Reum. BroHior P. -S LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), December O'Leary was elected to serve as ships 20—Chairman, Frank Sullivan; Secretary, delegate! Everything is running smoothly Ralph H. Smith. No beefs reported by in ail departments.. Ship needs quite a bit: department . delegates. Btother Delraer Of painting. Discussion .about having a Grain was elected to serve as ship's dele­ ; doctor for shots at aign-oa time, instead; gate DiscussioU about hot water. , lof getting shots in fimeign ports. i'Vote o# 'thanks to ' Die .'steward^dgl>attn^«m^ job well done. • TRENTON (Sea-Jvaad), December S6-Chairman, Sv A. DiBIaggio;; Secretary; Stephen H. Fnlford. No beefs except ship TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport ComN sailing short men in steward and engine mercial), December 29—Chairman, J. R*: departmentsu MbtioU made to have a gangway .reliefi regardless uf the time in port Or the ship's run, seven dsiw a'tteek. This motion to be discussed with the ship's fnnd and $507.71 in movie fund. boarding patrdiman. : Brother E, J. Roggs, ship's delegate dur-,' Jng tast trip: was aakedi to pta? > on >as: skip's delegate and was glvw a vbtelpf. S... KYSKA (Waterman). December 11thanks. I Chairman, N. Evans ; Secretary, Stephen I T. Dent. Crew request that ship .be J FiAlRISLE (Pah Clceanic fumigated bsTore sailing. Motion made January 8—Chairman, George Craggs : to have Gulf area covered for transpor­ Secretary, Ira G. Brown. Some disputed' tation the same as the East Coast and the West Coast, having New Orleans as the: OT in steward department One man-left Ship due to illness and replacement picked; dividing point. Motion made that all SID up In Japan missed ship in Saigon. I contracted companies have the Captains I give crewmembers duly earned monies, A I draw om all money earned, such as regu­ BABINE (Ship Operators), January lar wages, CJ* and Iwnuses.; Vote; of : 14—Chairman, None; Secretary, D. M.' . thanks was extended to the steward de- 'Woods. Motion made to have a ship's;; "i partment and department delegates. meeting with^the boarding patrolman con-1 coming the living conditions in the crew's' IqUarters due to the portholes having to'' ,, , CHOCTAW (Watcrnwn), December 81-—^ be closed at all times when the ship is |;Ghairman,:, D. Backrak: ''Secretary, iL loaded. Motion made that at general : Odea, One man missed in Yokohama and l one man paid off in TdkdlmmB. • Vote of ' elections, regular election voting machine':: be used by the membership. Few matters ; thanks /exteiiited to the.: chief .^-eedk discussed that, will be taken up with ; pa-'' a Job well done. irolman. DSL SOL (Delta), November 27— ENGBR (BeyhoMs'Metels); J^uary'16 Chairmahi • .Id.i'v'j.' BaBenger Secretary; --Ohairman. U; 0.' Coffman; Secretary, i El J. Riviera, $23.36 m ship's fund. Few ' hours Idlsputed CiT in deck and engine!: W, B. Yarbrough. XKsputed OT in deck; department. Beef in engine department 1 departments to be taken Up with boardabout wiper, will be taken up' 'with pa-: ling patrolman. Discussion about roaches ttolnma:. : M^ get 8 A.B.' J on ship, and it was suggested that the pa, trotman be advised: of , same and.,; to try .Maintenance on this ship and the Walter ' Rice. Motion also made to get; Srd cook , and'.have' 80msthi«g/dsmej;:«hoUt:i,'the" i And pantiwman, on this ship. " ton. PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies arc to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumetances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reiiorted to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SBIAFAREIRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. Ail members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as wei! as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their g<^ standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotisted with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that be is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best intermts of themssives, their fanrilies and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any Ume a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied hU conetitntlonal right of acccea to Union records or In­ formation, he shonld immediately notify SIU President Paul HaU at headqnartere by certified mail, return receipt requceted. UNFAIR TOUABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) ^ Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin SHll," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) ^ Kingsport Press "World Book," "Cbildcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typosraphers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) ^ White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) *- Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) ^ Di Giorgio Fruit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) ^ Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) ^ "HIS" brand men's clothes Kavnee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) —— R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winst;>n, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) —4/— Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio Perelll Mlnetti & Sons Ambassador, EJeven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. L, Tribuno Vermouth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R* Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) ^ > �/• SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO S NOW IS THE TIME... Upgrade to Engineers License EAFARERS in ever-increasing numbers are taking advantage of the opportunity to upgrade themselves to engineer ratings under the jointly-operated SIU-MEBA District 2 engineers training program. Thus far, a total of 124 engine department Seafarers have obtained their engineer's licenses. Now is the time for Seafarers who have been thinking about taking advantage of the oppor­ tunity to upgrade to engineer, to file their applications for the school. If you are 19 years of age or over, a citizen of the United States, and haVe 18 months of engine department watch standing time, you qualify to train for an engineer's license, at no cost to yourself. You'll be provided with meals, hotel lodgings and subsistence payments of $110 a week and you'll be able to ship as engineer immediately upon obtaining your license. Through a reciprocal agreement with Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, District 2, Sea­ farers will receive full credit and complete protection for all pension benefits built up under the SIU pension plan. Furthermore, your SIU pension will be supplemented by the MEBA, District 2 pension plan in approximately an equal amount while you're sailing as engineer. Welfare bene­ fits are also completely covered. Seafarers who sail aboard MEBA District 2-contracted ships after obtaining their licenses will not be required to pay the MEBA $1,000 initiation fee, and will not be required to drop their SIU membership if they do not wish to do so. The period of instruction ranges from 30 to 90 days, determined only by your own ability and knowledge. The latest group of Seafarers to have dieir af^lkations approved and accqited for the npgradh^ school includes: John B. Abrams Willis B. Addison Edgar Felton Armstnmg Joe N. Atchison Joseph Bereczky George A. Bishop Raymond J. Bowman John E. Burchinal Robert J. Carrigan Jochini F. Cicirello James E. Ciine William J. Conners WiUiam D. Cook A. J. Covington, Jr. Richard W. Croshie Antonio S. Cruz Ezekiel Daniels Armond Dunne, Jr. William G. Dyal Melvin C. Eickmier Jasper D. Fair John W. Fairclotfa Lee Roy Frazier Jose M. Gomez Staidey P. Gondzw Herbert Gray James Hale Isabel Hemandes Ronald M. Hosford Billie Jenkins Vernon E. Keene Francis Keeley John P. Lasky Edmund James Len Lucas Ijopez George H. Mafinowski George W. McAlpine Robert Lee McDavitt Joseph Nichol McLaren Juan Medina Juan J. Mordra Odd Jan dsen Spiridon Perdilds Robert Ignatz Pionk Walter Pritchett Thomas Virgil Raines James L. Reaume James Edward Roberts Herbert Denton R<den John J. Rymarz Frank Travis Herman Van De Beek Alberto M. Velez Walker E. Ward John Lauren WUsnian Clark Cole Wood Robert L. Wroton The men whose names are listed above, as well as the others who are being accepted daily for the engineer license training program, are being scheduled to begin classes at their earliest conven­ ience. Men whose names appear on this list—if they have not already done so—should write to or telephone the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232; telephone (201) 499-6565, so that they can be scheduled to begin classes. If you are interested in upgrading to engineer and can meet the qualifications listed above, sign up now. Further details and application forms are available at any SIU hall or by writing SIU headquarters, u/J 675 rui Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. 11232. u&au4uaiici5, Name: Numbers Joined 5/U;, ::i APPLY NOW! � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 17, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ACTIVE CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT URGED FOR ADEQUATE U.S. MERCHANT FLEET CAMPAIGN FOR INDEPENDENT MARAD GAINING MOMENTUM IN THE HOUSE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ‘DOUBLETHINK’ ENDANGERS U.S. MERCHANT MARINE WYOMING RIGHT-OF-WORK REPEAL BILL FACES STIFF FIGHT IN STATE SENATE N.Y. NAVY YARD SITE URGED FOR NEW MARITIME MUSEUM FEDERAL AUTO SAFETY STANDARDS HIT AS WEAK, INEFFECTUAL, MEANINGLESS MARITIME DEFENSE LEAGUE ENDORSED BY SIU MEMBERS AFL-CIO BEGINS NATIONWIDE DRIVE TO CATCH MINIMUM WAGE CHISELERS FLOYD PATTERSON DECLINES REMATCH WITH MERCHANT MARINE CHAMPION 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 02/17/1967 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. XXIX, No. 4 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/79f352979db326ce94be8ddd1fe53eae.PDF 3fa848886babc5af221809b14f565d23 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSmOG OFHCIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO '^ . v.f''vr-i SttllsBifiSiSiEiR ^ • '»'-' _. •^ic: ... vr--^"^ • '' V« »t.J v'i ' • .ArffJfe:sa;te;,i:.?5^. -C .1J:.:i^.• : i^ ' • •' " .' -'(• '• . 'n'..r '•i::i';:;Sfy;»?'Pv.. • .;": -V W'WStB ''' i'. ~ '•"- •V,; :^• .' ;'":r, ' ^ •-. ; '.: Il / 16S Maritime Budget Proposai Misses Nation s Needs by Miie Page 3 It US-FlagShare of Foreign Trade Drops to New Low of 8 Per Cent Page 2 �•V. Page Two February 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG U.S.-Flag Share Dropped to 8 Percent in 1965 Amerkan-Flag Portion o^Nation's Foreign Cargoes Falls to New Low WASHINGTON—The portion of U.S. foreign waterborne trade carried board American-flag merchant ships dropped to a new low in 1965, continuing its steady decline since the end of World War II despite the fact that the value of the nation's foreign waterborne trade was up in 1965 by $1 million over the previous 68.4 percent. By 1955, however, waterborne trade during the past year. it had dropped to 23.5 percent year appears in the tanker seg­ According to statistics re­ and continued to decline steeply ment of the fleet which actually cently released by the Department to 11 percent in 1962, 9.9 per­ showed a slight increase—oneof Commerce, American-flag mer­ cent in 1964 and a mere 8 percent tenth of one percent—over 1964. chant ships carried only 8 percent in 1965—the lowest point in over In 1965 a total of 5.9 percent, or of the nation's waterborne foreign three decades. 9.2 million tons of cargoes, trav­ trade in 1965 as opposed to the A breakdown of the 1965 per­ eled in American-flag tankers as 9.9 percent it carried during 1964. formance of the various segments compared with 5.8 percent, or 8.2 Of the United State's 1965 total of the American-flag merchant million tons in 1964. of 428.3 million tons of water- fleet as opposed to their 1964 per­ Despite the declining share car­ borne exports and imports, Amer­ formance shows that the combined ried by U.S.-flag vessels, the value ican-flag merchant vessels carried totals of the U.S.-flag dry cargo of the Yiations waterborne trade only 34.7 million tons. During carriers was down 2.7 percent. in 1965 was estimated at $32.6 1964, American-flag ships gar­ Of this, dry cargo liners showed a billion—an increase of $1 billion nered 40.2 million tons out of the drop of almost 5 percent while over the 1964 trade of $31.6 total of 405.2 million tons. dry cargo tramps declined by 3 billion. The statistics point out clearly percent. the catastrophic decline of Amer­ The actual comparison of fig­ ican-flag participation in the car­ ures shows that U.S.-flag ships riage of U.S. foreign waterborne carried 9.3 percent of our watertrade and the extent to which borne foreign dry cargo trade, governmental neglect of maritime amounting to 25.4 million tons; has violated the intent of the 1936 as against 12 percent and 32 milMerchant Marine Act, which de­ ion tons during 1964. During 1965 The Seafarers International creed that a substantial portion of dry cargo liners carried 23.4 per­ Union of North America last week U.S. foreign trade be transported cent of this total, or 12.2 million observed the tenth anniversary of aboard American-flag vessels. tons; against 28.3 percent or 15.5 In 1935 U.S.-flag ships carried million tons in 1964. Dry cargo the death of its founder and first 31.7 percent of the nation's for­ tramps accounted for only 4.7 president, Harry Lundeberg, who eign waterborne trade totals. In percent or 13.1 million tons in passed away January 28, 1957, On November 1, 1938 Lunde­ 1945, because of war-generated 1965, against 7.7 percent or 16.2 berg, then secretary-treasurer of cargoes and the wartime decima­ million tons in 1964. tion of foreign nation's merchant The only bright spot in the U.S.- the Sailors Union of the Pacific, fleets, the U.S.-flag ration stood at flag participation in our foreign issued two charters setting up separate Atlantic and Gulf Dis- SiUNA Observes Wth Anniversary of Lundeberg's Passing SlUNA Urges Probe of Labor Dep't, Cites Its 'Trojan Horse' Activities The Seafarers International Union of North America announced today that it has called for a Congressional investigation of the United States Department of Labor, charging that the Department is serving on behalf of other ^ His activity ultimately provided Federal agencies as a Trojan the basis for a 1963 Federal grand Horse-device within the trade jury indictment of four SIU men union movement. on more than 20 counts alleging Paul Hall, president of the Sea­ various Landrum-Griffin Act vio­ farers International Union, said lations. the Labor Department was using A jury trial in Duluth during its investigatory powers under the May-June, 1964 resulted in ac­ Harry Lundeberg Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 "to quittal of two of the four men on walk into unions on fishing ex­ all counts, and conviction of the tricts of the SIUNA. peditions, to fabricate cases against other two on one count each out The merging of these two dis­ unions in behalf of other agencies of the more than 20 counts in the tricts in 1941 led to the present which lack lawful authority to do original indictment. day AGLIWD structure adopted so on their own. Appeals on behalf of the two by Seafarers in 1960. The founding of the SIUNA "It is this condition," Hall de­ convicted men won reversal of the was on October 14, 1938, when clared, "that makes of the Labor convictions in February, 1966 and Department a Trojan Horse which an order for a new trial. However, the American Federation of Labor the Federal government can at despite warnings that he had addi­ convention in Houston issued a will roll into the union move­ tional information for a lengthy charter to Lundeberg for the new trial, the U.S. Attorney in formation of a new coast-to-coast ment." As an example, the SIU cited Duluth withdrew his case, and on seamen's union. In the early days of the Union, details of a case which started in May 17, 1966, an order was issued it was Lundeberg who led the bat­ October, 1962, when a Labor De­ by the trial judge in Duluth dis­ tle for survival, which was punc­ missing the indictments. partment investigator at his office Hall said withdrawal of the tuated by hard fights to organize, in Minneapolis, Minnesota read an article in a Duluth newspaper case obviously reflected the fact establish the union hiring hall, im­ about a fist fight between several that the government "had never prove the shipboard and shoreside seamen at the SIU union hall in had a case in the first place" and conditions of seamen and defeat also called attention to a previous Communist attempts to dominate Duluth. Although the Labor Depart­ complaint by the Union to Secre­ the waterfront. The SIUNA today numbers ment was not involved, no com­ tary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz some 75,000 members on all plaint had been filed and the inci­ protesting the role of the* Labor coasts of the U.S., Canada and the Department in the entire Duluth dent had been reported to the Caribbean, with representation local police in Duluth by the SIU matter. The SIU President said protests among seamen, fishermen, boat-^ Port Agent, the Labor Depart­ ment investigator went to Duluth, regarding similar activities by the men, marine workers and in allied visited the homes of some of those Labor Department had been pub­ fields. Lundeberg was born in Norway involved in the incident and suc­ licly aired nearly two years ago by ceeded in instigating a criminal the AFL-CIO Executive Council, on May 25, 1901. He is survived proceeding." The investigator also and cited recent charges by the by his widow, Ida, and their three sought to obtain a gun permit for National Maritime Union that the children, Cunnar,. Alette, and (Continued on page 5) Erik. one of the individuals he visited. Report of International President by Paul Hall Increasing numbers of legislators, maritime trade unionists and maritime industry representatives are joining maritime labor in voicing strong criticism of the Fast Deployment Logistic Ship concept being pushed by the Defense Department. It is of the utmost importance that all sectors of the industry, in addition to legislators concerned with strengthening America's maritime capability, voice their opposition to the FDL concept and work to­ gether to assure that it is defeated and dropped from the planning boards. There is no doubt that the estimated $800 million re­ quired to put such a plan into operation would be much better spent in expanding and modernizing our present merchant fleet. The FDL concept has rightly been described as economically un­ sound. The same amount of money it would take to put 20 or less of these vessels on the high seas would be sufficient to provide more than 100 modern vessels for our commercial merchant fleet under our present subsidy system. Unlike the FDL ships, which would cruise the high seas for years on end fully loaded with military supplies, never touching port and never contributing anything to the U.S. economy, commercial vessels financed with this money would play an active role in U.S. commerce, make the U.S. more competitive in world trade, provide jobs for American seamen and shipyard workers, and contribute to an improved balance of payments picture. They would do all this and still be avail­ able in an emergency to carry military cargoes anywhere in the world the instant they are needed and in much greater quantity than the few FDL ships could possibly manage. The FDL proposal has also been called philosophically unsound with good reason, because it is based on several serious misconcep­ tions. One of these basic misconceptions is that massive sea transport ability is no longer necessary for U.S. military defense needs. Proponents of military airlift have been trying to convince the American people of this for years, but the present situation in Viet­ nam, where 98 percent of our military supplies and personnel arrive by ship, should completely shatter this view. Another serious misconception, which the FDL proponents how­ ever voice as a proven fact, is that American shipyards are not capable of constructing modern vessels at competitive prices. This is certainly untrue. The basic problem being faced by Ameri­ can shipyards is that they do not get enough orders because of the backward and inadequate ship construction program pursued by the government. If the government would actively pursue a shipbuilding program adequate for the nation's needs, shipyards would be able to retain more highly skilled shipyard workers and modernize their equipment and shipbuilding procedures in line with mass production techniques. The nation's shipbuilding facilities have suffered a steady deteriora­ tion for the same reason that the merchant fleet has continued to decline—Governmental neglect of the nation's maritime needs has meant that not nearly enough ships have been ordered and built in recent years. It is ironic that the FDL program would only serve to worsen this situation. The huge amounts of money necessary for its develop­ ment and construction would certainly lead to a reduction in our al­ ready inadequate shipbuilding program, which would put both the shipbuilding industry and the maritime industry in an even worse posi­ tion than at present. As the U.S. maritime picture grows even worse, more and more cargoes are lost to foreign-flag vessels in a vicious circle of decay that could lead to the complete loss of our maritime capability. This would be one of the worst disasters ever to overtake the United States—and it is already in the making. Seafarer Meets Spaceman Seafarer George Annis (left) was photographing dignitaries attend­ ing the Annual Mental Health Association meeting in New Orleans recently when he spotted U.S. Astronaut Scott Carpenter among the guests. Annis, an admirer of the space program's intrepid pio­ neers, took the opportunity to introduce.himself to the Commander, ... ,r , ( /i •4 fVi r f'> l I •" >^ . i. �February 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Short-Sighted U.S. Policy Continues Four More Seafarers Win Engineer Ratings Proposed 1968 Maritime Budget Hit as Inadequate tor US Needs WASHINGTON—President Johnson's budget request for maritime appropriations for Fiscal Year Four more Seafarers have passed the U.S. Coast Guard exami­ 1968, which is a virtual repetition of the inadequate and short-sighted maritime budgetary requests nations and have been issued their engineer's licenses after attend­ ing the training school jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of past years, has come under severe attack from all segments of the American maritime industry including maritime labor, man- ^ of the Marine Engineers Bene­ S>the plight of maritime or the dan­ ceived and wasteful by all seg­ Oliver L. Lee, 62, joined the agement, and shipbuilders. ficial Association. A total o: ger to national security involved ments of the industry. SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa. The new appropriations re­ in allowing its steady decline to 119 Seafarers have now receivec A native of the State of Florida, Furthermore, the Administra­ engineer's licenses as a result oi' Lee sailed with the SIU as fire­ quest, calls for a construction dif­ continue, maritime was completely tion has stated its intention to ferential subsidy funds to cover ignored in the President's budget the joint program. man, oiler, watertender. discontinue operations of the pro­ The newly-licensed engineers Norman E. Wroton, Jr., 36, the building of just 13 new mer­ message to Congress, which made totype nuclear powered freighter chant ships during fiscal 1968, are sailing or are about to sail in has been a member of the SIU no reference at all to the Ameri­ Savannah. The Administration exactly the same number as dur­ can maritime industry. since 1948. A native of Virginia, announced that the nuclear ves­ ing fiscal 1967—a number which Maritime industry criticism of sel would be laid up in August Wroton joined the Union in the all segments of the industry agree the Administration's new budge­ port of Norfolk. because "continued operation was SIU engine department men is totally inadequate for the na­ tary requests was particularly vo­ not feasible against over-all finan­ who have the necessary require­ tion's needs. cal in other areas as well. The cial needs of the country." The amount requested for op­ President's request for appropria­ ments and who want to enroll in Represents No Increase the school can obtain additional erating differential subsidies during tions to construct five of the De­ fiscal 1968 also shows no appreci­ Acting Maritime Administrator information and apply for the fense Department's controversial able increase in the aid already James W. Gulick made clear that course at any SIU hall or write Fast Deployment Logistic ships at provided to maritime in the pre­ the fiscal 1968 maritime budget directly to SIU headquarters at an estimated cost of $40 million vious fiscal budget. request, which on paper appears 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, Wroton Lee each was greeted with strong op­ New York, 11232. The telephone In addition to the budgetary re­ position. The FDL concept has to be slightly higher than the fiscal engineer's berths aboard Ameri­ number is HYacinth 9-6600. quests, which take no notice of already been branded as ill-con- 1967 request, in reality represents can-flag ships. no increase. He pointed out that The SIU men who passed their the apparent increase, which oc­ Coast Guard examinations this curs in the areas of operating and week and were licensed as engi­ construction differential subsidies, neers were Thomas Stratford, Wil­ actually represents "catch-up" liam Condon, Jr. and Oliver L. items an J reprogramming of pre­ Lee, who received their Third viously appropriated funds, and Assistant Engineer's licenses; and "does not mean we are engaged WASHINGTON—The continuing decline of the American merchant marine, which has reached in any brand-new program." Norman E. Wroton, Jr., who re­ ceived his Second Assistant Engi­ the point where the American-flag fleet is so sm all it can only haul a tiny 8 percent of the nation's Commenting on the fiscal 1968 neer's license. waterborne foreign trade, was sharply scored by Senator William Proxmire (D-Wis.) who spoke last maritime appropriations request, Thomas Stratford, 33, has been week at a regular weekly legisla- ^ SIU President Paul Hall noted Another speaker, Thomas E. tary cargoes in American-flag that the effects of the proposed sailing with the SIU since 1952 tive meeting of the Maritime Stakem, senior vice president of ships. budget for shipping and shipbuild­ Trades Department. • Transportation of at least 50 . ing were "practically zero" and SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Noting that the "competitive Lines, proposed five steps to as­ percent of all Government-gener­ that the basic problem—lack of a disadvantage" of the U.S.-flag sure the future of the U.S. as a ated cargoes aboard American-flag definitive, long-range national pol­ merchant marine is "immense, ships. icy for strengthening the Ameri­ the Senator, who heads the Joint great maritime power. He pro­ • Transportation of 50 percent can merchant marine — still re­ posed: Economic Committee of Congress, of all commercial cargoes on es­ • Legislation assigning control sential foreign trade routes aboard mained. praised efforts being made by the 'Liability-Laden' MTD and others to strengthen of maritime appropriations to the American-flag ships. the merchant fleet by convincing House Merchant Marine Commit­ Calling the Fast Deployment Representative Paul G. Rogers the Congress and the White House tee. Logistic Ship program a "liability(D-Fla.) contrasted the decline of Stratford Condon • Creation of an independent the American merchant marine laden" undertaking "with no ap­ that a stronger maritime is a na­ Maritime Administration. tional necessity. with the rapid growth of the Soviet parent benefit or value to our in the engine department, first as country," he noted that the FDL • Transportation of all mili­ merchant fleet. an electrician and then as fireman, Proxmire indicated that a ships would represent direct com­ oiler, watertender. greater participation by Americanpetition by the Department of De­ William Condon, Jr., 56, has flag vessels in our waterborne for­ Mishap Claims Crew of Five fense with the privately-owned been a member of the SIU since eign trade is of the utmost impor­ merchant fleet, which has the dual 1951. A native of Philadelphia, tance even if only to improve the function under the law to serve Condon joined the SIU in that nation's balance of payments di­ the nation's commercial and na­ port and last sailed with the Union lemma. Restrictions on capital tional defense needs. as FWT. movements and other measures Another sharp attack on the might not be necessary, he in­ President's maritime budget re­ ferred, if the merchant fleet were VANCOUVER, B.C.—Two SIU of Canada tugmen are among quests was made by Edwin M. hauling an appreciably larger SEAFARERS|fc-LOG share of the trade to lower the the four crewmen still missing and presumed dead in the sinking Hood, president of the Shipbuild­ of the tug Gulf Master off the Sechelt Peninsula near Vancouver ers Council of America. Hood ac­ Feb. 3. 1967 • Vol. XXIX. No. 3 outlay of dollars to foreign flag on January II. The sinking^ cused the Administration of en­ ships. Offleial Publication of the ard (Red) McLaughlin has called gaging in "more finger-crossing claimed five lives in all. In addi­ Seafarers International Union The Senator also called for tion to the two Canadian Sea­ for a complete federal investiga­ expediencey and wishful thinking" of North America, more U.S.-flag ships on the Great farer tugmen, two crewmen, mem­ tion into the unexplained sinking. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes in the hope that the merchant and Inland Waters District, Lakes as part of a general increase bers of the Canadian Merchant The Vancouver Port Warden has marine problem would go away. AFL-CIO in American-flag shipping. Service Guild are still missing and applied to Ottawa for permission He declared that the Adminis­ Executive Board The MTD legislative meeting presumed dead. The fifth crew­ to open a Department of Trans­ tration had obviously chosen to PAUL HALL, Prsstdent was chaired by Thomas W. Glea- man, also a Guild member, was port inquiry into the mishap. CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD ignore the ever-widening sea Estc. Viee-Prei. Viee-PreMent son, president of the International rescued but died from exposure The only Gulf Master crewman power gap between the United AL KERR LINDSEK WILLIAMS Longshoreman's Association. In before regaining consciousness. Soe.-Trtat. Viee-Preaident to be found, mate Rodney Sey­ States and the Soviet Union, and ROBERT MATTHEWS separate remarks, Gleason called The SIU of Canada tugmen mour, died without regaining con­ warned that this course of action Vice-President br construction of bigger, faster who were aboard the ill-fated ves­ sciousness shortly after a dramatic was conducive to greater risks, HERBERT BRAND American-flag ships to compete sel were deckhands Robert Ayotte rescue by helicopter from a four adding that the odds were multi­ Dirsetor of Organitino and Publications with new foreign tonnage—such and Edmond Poirier. The Guild foot square plywood raft. A Royal plying daily and that in the long Managing Editor as the growing Soviet fleet. members were the tug's captain, Canadian Air Force para-rescue run only the national well-being MIKE POLLACK Assistant Editor The problem of how to strength­ Forrest Anderson, engineer Rich­ team jumped into the frigid water would suffer. NATHAN SKYER Staff iVritera A breakdown of the budget re­ en the American merchant marine ard McPhail, and mate Rodney amid 10 foot waves to get a line PETER WEILL was also the subject at the first around the seaman and lift him quests for maritime shows that Seymour. PBmi WEISS regular monthly MTD seminar The cause of the sinking re­ into the helicopter. In spite of $143 million was proposed for ED RUBBNSTBIN leld in ,Washington. mains a mystery because the three- continuous artificial respiration construction differential subsidy; The keynote of the seminar was year-old, 66 foot long steel-hulled and external heart massage. Sey­ $200 million for operating differ­ Pikllihid kluMkly at 810 Rhodi iiland Annas N.E., Wiihlnitsn, D. C. 20018 ky ths Siafarset by SIU President Paul Hall, vessel, which was well equipped mour succumed to exposure with­ ential subsidy; $7.6 million for srt Intirnallsnal Union, Atlantfe, Gall, Laku and Inland Watara Dlitrlat, AFL-CIO, 675 who is also president of the MTD. with emergency radio equipment, out being able to give any clue to research and development; $15.9 Faartk Asaaaa. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tal. Hall noted that it is important to sent out no distress call before the fate of the Gulf Master or million for administration and NYaslath 9-6600. Soaand alau yaitaga yald at WaHUnitan, 0. C. $6.3 million for maritime train­ develop public knowledge and to her disappearance. It is believed, her crew. POSTHASTErS ATTENTION: Farai 3579 ing. As was noted, however, much alert the public to the importance At the time of the sinking, the however, that the vessel went tarda ahaald ka isnt to Saafaran Intarnatlana! Union, Atlanila, Salt, Lakat and Inland Watara of the American merchant marine down in 450 feet of water two Gulf Master was headed for Van­ of the two major appropriations Dlitrlat, AFL-CIO, ^5 Faarth Annas, Oraakand to the need for revised Gov­ miles offshore from Sechelt, .where couver without a tow after deliv­ represents "catch-up" items and lyn, N.Y. 11232. >T ernment policies to assure an ade­ an oil slick was spotted. ering a load of logs about 50 reprogramming of previously ap­ propriated funds. quate merchant marine. SIU of Canada President Leon­ miles away. MTD Delegates Hear Senator Proxmire Outline Steps to Halt Maritime's Decline i Two SIU of Canada Tugmen lost As Vessel Sinks Near Vancouver •jwYigNSNTOiimiffg IIIMI1IIBHI wai' 11 �Page Fcmr SEAFARERS Six Additional Seafarer Veterans Join Growing SlU Pension Poster Bursich Long Johnson Capote Swarthout February 3, 1967 LOG Maldonado Six new names have been added to the growing list of Seafarers collecting an SIU pension. New­ comers to the pension ranks include: Anthony Bursich, John C. Long, Essen Johnson, Adolfo Capote, Murland E. Swarthout, and Joaquin Maldonado. Anthony Bursich was bom in sailed in the engine department as an electrician, or FOW. He Austria, came to the United as a fireman and as an oiler. presently lives in New Orleans. States where he eventually re­ John C. Long was bora in Fort Essen A. Johnson spent the ceived his citizenship and joined Baker, California, and joined the early years of his life in Sweden the SIU in Philadelphia, where he SIU in New Orelans, La; His sea before settling in the U.S. and lives with his family. During his time was spent in the engine de­ receiving his citizenship here. He active years with the SIU, he partment where he sailed either joined the SIU in Philadelphia and makes his home in New Or­ leans. Adolfo Capote joined the SIU in New Orleans and makes his home now in Tampa, Fla. Capote sailed in the steward department as a messman. Two very staunch friends and supporters of maritime labor, Pensioner Murland E. Swarth­ Capt. Jack Firestone, field representative of the Maritime Admin­ out joined the SIU in the Port istration, and Capt. David Baer, Vice President of Maritime Over­ of Norfolk. Brother Swarthout makes his home in Vestaburg, seas Corp. and a trustee of the and two years later was elected Michigan. SIU Pension Plan as well as a Vice President. Joaquin Maldonado was bora member of the SIU Manage­ Capt. Baer is survived by his in Puerto Rico where he continues ment Negotiating Committee, died wife, Olga, and two sons. Donald to make his home. He joined the recently within a day of each 22, sails as a member of the SIU. SIU at headquarters in New York other. Eugene, 20, attends Brooklyn Col­ and sailed in the deck department Jack Firestone, who sailed with lege. as a carpenter, and as an A.B. a Master's license and then, until the time of his death, served as a field representative in the New No Serious In/ur/es in Guam Mishap York area for the Maritime Ad­ ministration, died at the age of 32. Firestone lived in Brooklyn with his wife, Erika, who survives him. His passing is a loss to mari­ SAN FRANCISCO—SIU Pacific District-contracted Pacific Far time labor as well as to the Mari­ East Lines has decided against making any attempt to salvage the time Administration. He had freighter Guam Bear, which was beached on a coral reef inside the helped to coordinate cooperation harbor at Apra, Guam follow- ^ between the two groups and will Following the collision, the be missed by each. He was especi­ ing a collision with the tanker Guam Bear was in danger of sink­ ally interested in programs that up­ Esso Seattle last month. graded the seaman's technical None of the 46 Pacific District ing, but with the aid of tugs man­ knowledge. Capt. Firestone was a Seafarers and six passengers were aged to beach on the reef, where graduate of the Kings Point Aca­ seriously injured in the mishap, her after end settled under water. A Guam Bear crewmember demy. but four crewmen were treated for who was asleep in his bunk at the minor injuries at the Navy Hospi­ An Eady Organizer time of the collision described a tal. Capt. David Baer, who died at The Guam Bear was entering "terrific" jolt that knocked him to the age of 56, first went to sea the port with a load of general the deck. The ship's horn began during the Depression, as an Ordi­ cargo from San Francisco when sounding immediately, he said, nary Seaman. He became a mem­ the collision occurred, ripping a and all hands rushed to their sta­ ber of the SlU-afiiliated Sailors 70 by 30 foot hole in her port side tions. The ship immediately be­ Union of the Pacific. He actively aft of No. 4 hatch. The Esso gan taking water and the crew participated in the SUP's protest Seattle suffered extensive bow feared she would sink before she against the Maritime Commis­ damage. could be beached. sion's hiring of seamen. Even­ tually, the SUP was granted per­ mission to set up its own hiring halls. Baer remained an active and influential member of the SUP until he became an officer. Throughout his career as a ship's officer and later as a steamship company executive, he retained his interest in the welfare of seamen. In 1950, Baer, who was then sailing as a Master, decided to come ashore for health reasons. He became Pier Superintendent for the American Israeli Shipping Co. He was responsible for the Supervision of loading operations for cargoes bound for Israel. Fol­ lowing reorganization of the Mari­ time Overseas Corp. in 1953, that firm appointed him Port Captain. Her stern awash, the SlU-Pacific District contracted Guam Bear He was named Assistant Vice hangs on the edge of coral reef where she was beached following President of the company in 1961, collision in Apra, Guam. Owners have declared ship total loss. Two Friends of Maritime Labor Die Within Day of Each Other Pacific District Vessel Guam Bear Declared Total Loss After Collision The Atlantic Coast by Eari (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area Seafarers continue to perform their jobs in the service of our country by getting vital cargoes to Viet Nam. It's unfortunate that the government becomes aware of the major abilities of the mer­ chant marine only in a time of national crisis. Perhaps the present crisis will serve as a lesson to the U. S. government in pointing out the usefulness of the merchant been with the SIU a solid 20 years. marine and the particular need of Frank Burns last sailed in the the industry. engine department aboard the Puerto Rico Chilore, as an oiler, then spent the The possibility of the establish­ holidays at home with his family. ment of a merchant marine acad­ Frank's all ready to ship once emy in Puerto Rico is being again. studied by Resident Commissioner New York Santiago Polanco Abreu. Shipping out of here has been The Commissioner believes that a' bit slow lately but we're hoping if the Puerto, Rican legislature ap­ for livelier activity in the near propriates the money, they could future. The weather around New get matching funds for the project York has been newsworthy. The from the U.S. Congress. thermometer has been approach­ The ac-ademy would train ing the 70's in mid-January, which youths as deck and engineer offi­ is as commonplace as India's mon­ cers in the merchant marine. Ten­ soon rains showing up in the mid­ tative plans set construction costs dle of the Sahara Desert. at $1 million with the site set in Mayaguez. Enrollment is approxiated at 200 students. Polance hopes that construction as well as operation of the school could be jointly subsidized by the federal and Commonwealth gov­ ernments. Governor Sanchez of Puerto Rico is also in support of the pro­ posal. Beadey LaChance Oldtimers pitching in with daily work on the polls committee are Philadelphia Julio D. Delgado, Monserrate Shipping has been good out of Saliva and Ernesto F. Fartinez. Meanwhile, Ray Poole is holding the port of Philadelphia during down the chief steward's spot the last few weeks and the outlook remains bright. Unusual spring­ aboard the Raphad Semmes. time weather is much to the pleas­ Norfolk ure of seafarers around the hall Shipping out of Norfolk has lately. James Labenz is registered, been pood and the outlook for the waiting for a bosn's job after his immediate future is also good. In run on the Steel King. this period, 6 vessels were by in Baltimore transit. The tugboat strike by the In­ Oldtimer Henri Robin, 24 years land Boatmen's Union is contin­ with the SIU, stopped by the hall uing here and the main union de­ recently following payoff as chief mand is a 24-hour notice before steward aboard the Margaret layoff. In this day and age, no Brown. The Vietnam run, he working man should not know said is an interesting and unusual from one day to the next whether experience. According to Henri, he'll be working or have a day off. "Everyone on board ship worked very well together." Robert Beale, 19 years with the SIU, is registered on the beach and ready to ship any time. His last vessel was the Transhartford, on which he sailed as AB. McDonald Slade's last ship was the Duval as an FWT. He's been with the SIU for 11 years and Three vessels—one British and plans to ship out again soon. two Polish—have been added to the U.S. Government blacklist of Boston vessels ineligible to haul U.S. gov­ Beantown shipping has been ernment-generated cargoes be­ slow this period but it should pick cause of their having engaged in up in the coming one. trade with North Vietnam. Oldtimer William McKeon, The latest compilation shows 32 who's been enjoying his affiliation foreign-flag ships on the list. Of with the SIU for these past 23 these, 17 are Polish; eight British, years, was on the beach for a four Cypriot, two Greek and one while to take care of some per­ Maltese. sonal business and to enjoy the The three vessels recently added holidays. "The Commodore," are the 7,300-gross ton Britishwith fine memories of his steward flag Ardrowan, and the Polishdepartment stint aboard the John flag vessels Hugo Kolltha, 3,755 C, is looking forward to the first tons and Marceli Nowotko, 6,660 opportunity to set sail again. tons. Charles Bartlett was laid up in The North Vietnam blacklist dry dock for a spell but we're became effective January • 25, happy to report he's FED once 1966. Like the Cuba blacklist, more, waiting for the first AB job owners may have their ships re­ to go up on the boards. "I'll be moved providing they promise to happy to be back working on the keep all ships under their control seas again," he says. Charlie has out of North Vietnamese ports. •i . i ( vy-. FAree Vessels Added To Vietnam BlatkiistTotal Grows to 32 4 �February 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Great Lakes by Fred Fernen. Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes Page Fire Dirksen Blocks Move In Senate To Ease Rule For Filibuster Cutoff An effort by Senate liberals to make it easier to halt a filibuster was killed when Republican Leader On January 20th, Detroit SIU officials met with the Federal Everett McKinley Dirksen prevented the Senate from acting on a rules change. Mediation and Conciliation Service in order to try to resolve a dis­ Present rules require a two-thirds vote to close debate and supporters of a rules change had rallied pute with the Reiss Steamship Company. The dispute relates to behind a compromise plan to ^ the MV John A. Kling and the MV Raymond Reiss. These two end debate by a three-fifths vote. sponsoring a cloture petition to hopes for some sort of rules re­ vessels were converted to diesel during the 1965-1966 lay-up But they were unable to get their permit the rules change proposal form. Earlier he had told news­ to come to the floor. men he could "live with" a threeperiod. plan to a vote—or even bring it to upcoming activity for Seafarers to Both had opposed the parlia­ fifths rule. On the Senate floor he In the spring of 1966, without the Senate floor. look forward to. mentary shortcut which the Senate gave his "assurance" to supporters notifying the union, the company On the showdown to invoke clo­ rejected on January 18—an asser­ of a rules change that he would Alpena reduced the number of unlicensed The people of Alpena appreci­ ture, 36 Democrats and 17 Re­ tion that a majority of the Senate "sit down . . . and see if we can­ personnel in the engine depart­ publicans voted to halt the filibus­ ments of these two ships. Their ate the saying, "if winter comes, ter against tbe rules change; 27 had a constitutional right to act on not negotiate a reasonable time to contract with the SIU specifically can spring be far behind" ... for Democrats and 19 Republicans its rules at the start of a new Con­ discuss this matter and let it come gress without being hamstrung by states, however, that any reduc­ this area right now is so snowed supported the filibuster. rules adopted by a previous Con­ to a vote." tion in- manning must be discussed up you might say we're hibernat­ Less than 24 hours later, the An apparent about-face by gress. A ruling by Vice President ing for the winter. with the union. It's not too soon though to think Dirksen dashed the last real hope Humphrey left this course open, hopes that Dirksen's influence The Reiss Steamship Co. went of shaping up for the spring ship­ for a major rules reform in this but the Senate refused by a 61-37 would rally the two-thirds needed ahead anyway, eliminating nine vote to follow it. for the cloture vote were dashed. ping season. So, we'd like to ad­ Congress. jobs on the Raymond Reiss and vise everyone in the area to get Dirksen had joined with Dem­ Dirksen's willingness to coThe Republican leader ex­ six jobs on the John A. Kling, his physical before fit-out. ocratic Leader Mike Mansfield in sponsor the cloture petition raised plained that he had no intention even before either vessel had been given a trial run. Both ships sailed of voting for cloture, that his sig­ all season without wipers. Oilers nature on the petition didn't mean performed all maintenance work, anything except that he was will­ including sanitary operations. ing to have the Senate vote on Automation, the company whether or not to close debate. claimed, eliminated the work of Only 16 signatures are needed on oilers. a cloture petition and 30 senators We di.sagree. The oiler's duties besides Dirksen had signed it. and responsibilities were not elimi­ On Jan. 24, when the vote nated. We're not opposed to auto­ came, the Senate Republican lead­ mation. We're willing to negoti­ Senator Philip Hart (D-Mich.), the chairman of the "Just imagine," the letter said, "if each stock­ er was explicit: ate new manning scales. But we're Senate Anti-Trust and Monopoly Subcommittee, and the opposed to the elimination of jobs sponsor of the Truth-in-Fackaging Bill which was passed holder had written three prescriptions a day, sales "I am opposed to cloture by a when it requires other workers to by the Senate last year, is the author of the article below would have been $168,000 and profits a wallop­ majority, I am opposed to cloture carry the additional work load of which depicts the conflict-of-interest that prevails in some ing $68,000." by 60 percent, and I am opposed areas of the medical profession today. tho.se men eliminated. Another letter written by a doctor to his stock­ to cloture by any other means than The membership will be kept holder-colleagues urged, "Let's push the pen for that which exists in Rule 22 at the up to date on this issue ai mem­ WASHINGTON—There is a growing contro­ Cartone together and watch it grow." present time," he told the Senate. bership meetings and through the versy in the medical profession about how doctors The Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcom­ "As a practical matter," he add­ Log. should earn their money and, because the con­ mittee, which I chair, has been holding hearings ed, "had we not had the rule which '" Cleveland sumer interest is directly affected, it appears that You'd never know that the Congress may have to umpire a decision. Basic­ on these practices and has heard from a good is on the books today, repeal of many doctors on both sides of the question. Section 14(b) [the 'right-to-work' wicked month of January is nearly over, for the weather on this end ally, the question is this: One South Carolina eye specialist who does provision of the Taft-Hartley Act] Should doctors be allowed to make money by not sell glasses offered the motivation of doctors would have been jammed through of the Lakes has been so mild that the Lake hasn't even frozen selling the products they prescribe? the Seante as it was through the that do: over vet. Usually it's solid ice, by Until 1955, this was no problem. "The reason is avarice. I repeat loudly and House by twisting the arms of now. for as far as the eye can see. The American Medical Association clearly for­ clearly . . . avarice. It is absolutely certain that those tender young representatives George Crimmins is back with bade its members to profit from the sale of any if there were no money involved, there would be . . . The repeal of Section 14(b) us after spending some time down could not be rammed through the medical supplies. Income, the code said, should no selling of glasses." on the East Coast. .Tim Gibson Senate ... If we had not had the come only from professional fees. This indicates how strong feelings are getting. was able to get himself a fast trip two-thirds rule, it would have been But the rule was relaxed and since then the Still, the pitfalls of doctor-selling are obvious. —we just received a card from a different story." him postmarked Amsterdam. And following medical enterprises have begun to flour­ Take Congress as a rough parallel. It is often The Senate's liberal assistant last but not least, Joe Mickalowski ish throughout the nation: described as "prescribing to the needs of the Republican leader, Thomas H. is around again after spending a 1. Ophthalmologists who sell eye glasses. Once, nation." Kuchel (CaliL), termed Dirksen's short time on the winter coal run. patients went to ophthalmologists (eye physicians) But what if the rules were written so that mem­ decision to oppose any considera­ only to be examined. They then got a prescription bers of Congress could legally derive a personal tion of a rules change "a body Duluth Upgrading school in Duluth which they could take around to optical shops profit from everything they prescribed . . . every blow." recently commenced with 8 men where the lens would be ground and the frames new post office, every dam, every interstate high­ poing for AB, 5 for FOW, and 30 selected. way? for seaman's papers. Now, often the doctor merely says, "Come back Most doctors, I am sure, are perfectly honest— Seafarer Lee Rowell has gotten in a week and pick up your glasses." The patient as are most politicians. But, in matters of this lots of good wishes from his bud­ is seldom disposed to argue. And there is evidence kind, it is never wise to combine the maximum dies, who hope he makes out well that the consumer is often charged a good deal of temptation with the maximum of opportunity. in the marine corps. (Continued from page 2) more for the glasses. Other Seafarers in this area who The patient is, after aill, a captive consumer if NMU had just been named a de­ 2. Doctor-owned pharmacies. Increasingly, doc­ will be planning on shipping out the doctor elects to make him one. fendant in a Department of Labor tors or groups of doctors are buying pharmacies, of Duluth would do well to take proceeding due to NMU criticism And a quote from the Committee Record shows their physicals before the spring then sending patients to that particular store. of other agencies of the Federal Sometimes, this is done by phoning the prescrip­ what the effect can be: fit-out. government and key government "Deseret, a doctor-owned drug company, sells tion directly to the shop, sometimes merely by Frankfort officers, including members of the dextroamphetamine-sulfate under the name of Cabinet. We've met with the National telling the patient to go there. The patient does not often object or insist on Derex tablets for $11.30 a thousand or 13 times Railway Adjustment Board in Hall further stated that the pro­ Chicago on January 19 regarding a written prescription. There is no evidence that the price—$.85 a thousand—charged by Wolins, posed merger of the U.S. Depart­ severance pay for crewmembers of prices are lower at these pharmacies and there is a well-known generic wholesaler. Both companies ments of Commerce and Labor the Ann Arbor No. 5. We're cur­ some evidence to indicate that costs to the con­ purchase the same product from the same sup­ into a new super-department—the rently waiting for a decision from sumer go up. plier." Department of Business and Labor the mediation referee. And a survey cited in the record showed that —raises some serious questions, (The committee has found to date 3000 doctorAnother line of development because even at best the Labor in one region consumers paid from $7.50 to $15 owned drug stores and suspects there are many took place January 6 when we Department as it now exists does more for eye glasses from dispensing doctors than met with the Ann Arbor Co. offi­ more.) not fully protect the interests of 3. Doctor-owned drug repackaging companies. from opticians . . . cials regarding proposals for a American workers. The Medical Restraint of Trade Act is my pro­ new contract. Further meetings These companies buy wholesale drugs and repack­ In calling for a Congressional posal for a congressional solution. It would allow are going to be held soon, pend­ age them under their own trade name. Doctorinvestigation of the Duluth matter ing settlement. owners then prescribe by these trade names, thus doctors to sell medical products if they chose^—but and its implications, the SIU dis­ making a profit on every prescription they write. would prohibit them from making profits on those tributed copies of a four-page doc­ Buffalo One repackaging firm sent out a letter to all sales. ument highlighting its position on A survey of this northern port Doctors could then provide patients with any the case in Duluth which appeared doctor-stockholders gently chiding them for writ­ indicates that more vessels than sales service needed, but could derive income only in the Jan. 20, 1967 issue of the last season will be fitted out for ing only one prescription a day on the firm's from professional service fees. Seafarers Log. the coming one, indicating greater products. Doctor-Owned Drugstores Stir Conflict-of-interest Debute SIU Calls for Probe Of Labor Department �Page Six SEAFARERS AFL-dO President Meany Lauds New Labor Department Nominations WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO is "delighted" at President Johnson's selection of James J. Reynolds and Thomas R. Donahue for top Labor Dept. posts, Federation Pres. George Meany de dared. cessively editor, education direc­ Reynolds, who has been as­ tor and director of the contract sistant secretary for labor-man­ division. agement relations since 1961, Radio Coordinator moves up to under secretary, the From 1957 to 1960, he was number two job in the department. European labor program coordi­ He succeeds John F. Henning, nator in Paris for the Free Europe who has been appointed U.S. am­ Committee, the parent organiza­ bassador to New Zealand. tion of Radio Free Europe. Reynolds, 60, is a former offi­ cial of the American Locomotive Co. and has helped mediate ma­ jor labor disputes in recent years. Meany said Reynolds "has a fine record of distinguished service in the Dept. of Labor and we believe he will prove to be an excellent under secretary." To fill Reynolds' spot as assist­ ant secretary, Johnson nominated 38-year-old Thomas R. Donahue, executive assistant to Pres. David Sullivan of the Building Service Employes. Donahue, a graduate of Man­ hattan College with a law degree from Fordham University, served from 1949 to 1957 on the staff of the 42,000-member BSEIU Local 32-B in New York. He was suc­ Question: Who is your choice as Athlete of the Year for 1966? Charles Bramhle: This will sur­ prise you. I don't have a choice. I'm just not that impressed about those I read of in the papers. No, I can't think of any athlete in particu­ lar. No one de­ serves it for 1966, but come around in '67, maybe that'll be a finer year in sports. I certainly hope so. Herman S. Ricci: In sports, the two managers of the National and American League pennant winners would be my choice. But why limit the question to sports? In pol­ itics, Dean Rusk did outstanding work. He's a man of the year. As United States Secretary of State, he performed quite admirably. Besides serving as assistant to Sullivan, Donahue has also been secretary of the BSEIU's Civil Rights Committee. He was described by Meany as "a man of outstanding talent, abil­ ity and experience" who will be "a first-rate public servant." Meany said Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz "is getting two fine men for his leadership team and we congratulate them both on their appointment." Sullivan commented that Dona­ hue has done "an exceptionally fine" job with the Building Serv­ ice Employes and expressed pride "that the President has seen fit to call upon one of our members to serve in the very important office of assistant secretary of labor." Jorge Rodriguez: Frank Robin­ son of the Orioles is the flashiest performer in baseball. Running, hitting, or throw­ ing, he's a great threat against any foe. His grace, his speed, are sure assets. His record speaks for itself. Who can you name to match him as an allaround player? No one. Ivan Usera: Ken Boyer of the Mets should be athlete of the year. While his season wasn't his best, just watch him improve and con­ tinue on in a great career. He'll equal Musial, Mantle, any other chap going. I don't get to Shea Stadium too often, but when I do go, I'll watch Boyer's every move. A1> Robert Hankinson: Bart Starr Delfino Camacho: Sandy Kou- all the way. His quarterbacking fax of the Los Angeles Dodgers, of the Green Bay unquestionably. Packers led them His phenomenal to victory all sea­ pitching record is son and sent them beyond challenge to the heights of by any player, victory in the past or present. Super Bowl. He He has guts, too, completed 62 per having pitched cent of his passes. and stayed in A great record. there while working with a sore He deserves recognition for the arm uncomplainingly. Baseball job he did. No one else comes close. won't be the same without him. February 3, 1967 LOG DISPATCHERS REPORT Atlantic/ Gulf & Inland Watars District January 14, 1967 to January 27, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED REGISTERED on BEACH TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 6 1 30 41 14 11 26 21 11 8 3 5 2 2 19 12 69 31 30 31 19 6 19 42 13 11 270 213 All Groups Class A Class B 0 0 40 31 13 13 19 22 8 7 5 7 2 6 16 17 54 32 24 38 13 7 40 46 17 13 .251 239 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 5 1 181 74 12 5 59 41 19 14 4 6 5 1 43 24 109 75 79 75 32 4 46 5 15 10 609 335 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 1 1 47 25 25 13 5 6 17 10 10 2 3 5 4 5 10 7 4 4 32 18 12 45 25 -8 18 23 5 4 5 8 24 20 55 16 12 20 230 156 169 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B 4 1 40 16 23 2 24 8 2 4 6 5 4 0 12 7 56 38 23 15 6 5 29 12 14 12 245 123 All Groups Class A Class B 19 2 258 90 23 11 101 53 27 19 12 2 14 6 73 20 178 80 130 60 47 4 55 7 42 2 979 356 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 1 10 12 45 6 10 21 9 9 13 4 2 4 4 9 8 6 7 7 17 2 40 22 39 2 16 31 25 3 8 7 58 37 24 10 15 21 275 145 145 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 1 33 14 5 13 4 5 3 15 8 0 1 8 9 4 8 7 1 1 28 9 3 47 34 20 25 13 7 1 1 9 23 52 14 9 5 9 134 93 144 REGISTERED on BEACH •V All Groups Class A Class B 9 4 157 40 22 7 60 23 13 17 4 6 9 1 65 19 150 73 90 48 10 6 46 13 19 10 654 267 Congress OK's Boyd to Head Transport Dept. Transport Chief's Maritime Views Blasted by American Shipbuilders WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate recently confirmed the nomination of Alan S. Boyd to head the new cabinet-level Department of Transportation, amid a storm of controversy stirred up by Boyd's suggestion that American ship operators be allowed to build their vessels in foreign shipyards. Testifying before the Senate Volume Cuts Cost measures now before Congress to ommerce Committee, which Gilbride pointed out that the make the Maritime Administra­ was looking into the fitness of potential for cost savings in­ tion an independent agency and to lis appointment to the cabinetcreased with the size of the pro­ give merchant marine committees evel post, Boyd suggested that duction run, so that the fewer in Congress authority to review U.S.-flag ship operators "should be ships built, the more each one Federal maritime appropriations. able to purchase their equipment Another strong attack on Boyd's costs—so that eliminating the lim­ ships) wherever they can find it" ited number of ships now built in position was made by Edwin M. in the world without being what American yards could only result Hood, president of the Shipbuild­ le termed "captives of the ship­ in their becoming less competitive ers Council of America, who building market" in this country. and lead to their closing down pointed out that the build-abroad Representatives of the Ameri­ completely—which would leave concept has been "denounced and can shipbuilding industry were rejected by a host" of govern­ quick to challenge Boyd's position, the U.S. with no shipbuilding mental, congressional, industry capability at all. even though maritime labor and "Fortunately," he continued, and labor leaders. "The only way management, with the assistance "the Congress is better informed for U.S. shipyards to become more of many U.S. legislators, were suc­ about the maritime facts of life competitive is to build more ships cessful in their battle to have the and seems determined to initiate in this country—not to divert the Maritime Administration removed and enact legislation to bolster business to other countries," he Tom the new Transportation De­ and preserve our maritime re­ said. partment, which Boyd will head. Hood noted that recent recom­ sources." He noted that there were Boyd's contention that the mendations on shipbuilding prove diversion of American shipbuild­ that the government's right hand ing to foreign yards would stimudoes not know what the left hand ate U.S. yards to become more is doing because the proposed Fast competitive was blasted as defy­ Deployment Logistic Ship pro­ ing "one of the basic laws of X"; gram of the Defense Department economics," by John Gilbride, is based on the premise that sav­ ere^ies-nafnue president of Todd Shipyards Corp. ings could be realized by con­ StAWWfltSlCG What Mr. Boyd overlooks," MilOO'CM/Al.., structing more ships in series pro­ le said, "is that American yards duction at United States shipyards tTSfvt/jfwm already operate in a fierce com­ MmarM.Aiy. —^while Boyd has suggested the U2SZ petitive environment." opposite. I �ii^sm February 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG N. Y. Liberal Wins Seat On Key House Committee House Democrats chose a New York liberal over a Texas con servative to fill a key vacancy on the powerful Ways & Means Com mittee, but the margin was close enough to give Administration sup porters the shudders. The secret-ballot vote in the House Democratic caucus was 115 for Representative Jacob H. Gilbert (N.Y.) to 113 for Representative Omar Burleson (Tex.). Gilbert's selection put 12 congressmen who usually support the Administration on the 25-member committee, with an equal number who normally vote with the conservative coalition and Chairman Wilbur D. Mills (D-Ark.) holding the swing vote. Mills, one of the most influential men in the House, has pushed through some important Administration bills and blocked others. There were other factors than a straight liberal-conservative show­ down in the caucus vote. Nevertheless, a defeat for Gilbert would have been read as a strong rebuff to the Democratic leadership and Demo cratic members also select the Democratic members of other House committees, subject to routine confirmation at a party caucus. There was one other liberal gain as ,the House moved through its start-of-a-Congress procedures. The two Democratic vacancies on the Rules Committee were filled by liberals—^William R. Anderson o: Tennessee and Spark M. Matsunaga of Hawaii. This gives Administration supporters a normal 9-6 working majority on the committee, especially important since the bipartisan conservative coalition won repeal of the 21-day rule which had thwarted the ability of the Rules Committee to keep major bills from the House floor. Conservatives picked up strength on nearly every other committee, however, reflecting the GOP's 47-seat election gain. Committee ratios are set by agreement of Democratic and Republi­ can leaders, subject to routine House approval and most committees dropped from a 2-1 to a 3-2 Democratic ratio. The Appropriations Committee, which ranks in importance with Ways & Means and Rules, took a sharp turn to the right with a shift in party ratio from 34-16 to 30-21 Democratic. The committee size was increased by one to give Republicans an extra member. The previous majority was moderate-to-conservative and the liberal beachhead was almost wiped out by the election and the death of Rep. John E. Fogarty (D-R.I.). The lone Democratic vacancy on the committee was assigned to a freshman from Arkansas, David Pryor, who voted against his party's leadership on the rules changes. The Education & Labor Committee dropped from a 21-10 to a 19-14 Democratic ratio, but retains a liberal majority. Committees where added conservative strength is likely to have a major impact on the Administration's program include the Banking Committee, now 19-14 instead of 22-11; the Foreign Affairs Com­ mittee, shifted from 24-12 to 21-15; the Judiciary Committee, moved from 24-11 to 20-15 Democratic, and the Commerce Committee, with a 19-14 instead of a 23-11 majority. The Ways & Means Committee shift was from 17-8 to 15-10 Democratic. The Chicago Teachers Union, Local 1 of the American Federa­ tion of Teachers, called off a strike set for January 9 when the Board of Education agreed to give 22,000 teaching employees an immediate raise of $500 each and a first con­ tract with other benefits. Tenta­ tive settlement was reached in a four-hour night session convened at City Hall by Mayor Richard J. Daley. The union had a $25 million package as its goal, while the School Board said it could af­ ford only $5.4 million. The figure finally agreed on was $17 million, to be financed largely out of state and federal funds. Solidarity of 2,400 union mem­ bers throughout a 21-week strike against the Alabama Power Com­ pany was credited by their union, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, as the key fac­ tor in a final contract settlement. The strike began August 16, 1966. Settlement was reached January 6, 1967 after an all-night session between company and union ne­ gotiators. —4,— The AFL-CIO's assistant direc­ tor of its Department of Civil Rights, Walter G. Davis, has been appointed new director of the un­ ion's Department of Education by President George Meany. Davis succeeds Lawrence Rogin, who is fm leaving to conduct a research project in labor education. With the Transport Service Employees, Davis had been a local steward, local president, member of its ex­ ecutive board, and executive vice president before joining the AFLCIO civil rights staff in 1961. Page Seven Unbalanced! • "H.'V •' - • 's.. v.,--.:;-: ,, •J*. •»., iik U.S. FOREIGN TRA9E •V"-' illv ';.-i '-IvKvc' ""••if"'' B1 . ii No End In Sight Every year about this time the Department of Commerce releases statistics on the per­ centage of U.S. waterborne foreign trade that moved aboard American-flag vessels during the last year for which complete figures are available. Like death and taxes, the results of these yearly statistics have unfortunately become predictable. Each year the American-flag share of our own waterborne foreign import and export trade goes down by a few per­ cent. In 1962 it was 11 percent. By 1964 it had fallen to 9.9 percent. During 1965 it dropped to 8 percent. Projected less than a decade into the future, this continuing trend would indicate the complete disappearance of the U.S. mer­ chant marine from the high seas. The SIU, along with the rest of maritime labor, the maritime industry and many legis­ lators who have become alarmed at the seri­ ous consequences to the nation of such a continuing decline, are determined to halt this trend through legislative action by the 90th Congress. Many solutions to the dilemma of our declining maritime capability have been pre­ sented, and will hopefully receive serious consideration and action during the coming An 11 -week strike that followed 11 months of alternate bargaining and court fights over a first con­ tract ended successfully when American Bakery & Confection­ ery Workers Local 264, in Presque Isle, Maine, won a 36-cent pack­ age from Potato Service, Inc. The fledgling local also obtained the union shop, dues checkoff, sen­ iority rights and restoration of all strikers to their jobs without dis­ crimination. The package deal in­ cluded 32 cents an hour in wage increases alone—12 cents retro­ active to Nov. 1, another 8 cents a year later, and a second 12 cents on Nov. 1, 1968. Social Security Hike Overdue The United Shoe Workers has won bargaining rights in three plants in Brockton, Mass., whose 1,200 workers have been repre­ sented by an unaffiliated union since 1933. Labor board votes were: Knapp Shoe Co., 303 to 230; Dartmouth Shoe Co., 187 to 124, and Commonwealth Shoe Co., 157 to 103. The Brockton Brotherhood formerly represented thet Shoe Workers. President Johnson's call for increased Social Security benefits for the nation's elderly, which he included in his State of the Union message, is deserving of immedi­ ate Congressional action. Social Security benefits, which make up the sole income of millions of America's aged citizens, have been so badly out-dis­ tanced by skyrocketing living costs that it is impossible to maintain a decent standard of living on monthly checks that average .$84 for individuals and $126 for couples— year. The most important achievement that can be made however, is simply to end the absolute neglect of maritime that has been a characteristic of our government through every Administration since the end of World War II. We have never had a constructive peace­ time national maritime policy. The fate of U.S. maritime has always been in the hands of the bureaucrats of various government agencies, who consistently sacrificed the mari­ time industry in favor of their own pet proj­ ects. Many of our legislators have now indi­ cated their determination to halt this policy of neglect by taking matters into their own hands—by making Congress, and not the federal bureaucracy, the arbiter of maritime policy. Bills have been introduced into Congress to bring this about and support for such legislation is growing steadily. In the end, it is Congress who must assume responsibility for directing national policy, and many lead­ ing congressmen have apparently decided that continued neglect of maritime has led to a situation in which the nation's economic and defense security are endangered, and that a firm hand is needed now, before it is too late. and go down to a monthly minimum of $44 for individuals and $66 for couples. Our aged citizens, who have spent their lives building America's greatness, deserve better than the stark, hopeless poverty to which these figures doom them. The President has called for increases averaging at least 20 percent. This would be a vital first step toward realization of the goal of adequate benefits—but would still not even begin to approach adequacy. �SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight Febmarr 3, 1967 1 .1^ •f • t; fpv f' - ' j • * !• "i • ^ Vic Romulo, chief steward on the Del Mar's voyage, is seated as he discusses the trip with the Shipping Commissioner. His shipmates waiting their turn seem more than a bit jovial. The payoff took place in the ship's messroom. y J; Shipboard buddies three include Bernie Guarino, chief steward; Wil' liam Rousseau, bell boy: and Carlo Massulla, steward dep't messman. '•1,7^^,7; Lou Guarino, patrolman, discusses with fellow patrolman Tom Gould the order of business for the day. The Seafarers aboard the Del Mar registered no significant gripes or beefs during payoff. I, M. O. Smith, an A.B., obligingly readies himself to sign his arti­ cles in the presence of the Ship­ ping Commissioner, who looks on. vv yt Joseph Suarez, an Ordinary, discusses voyage with SlU oldtimer John (Peso) Caldwejl, a pensioner. ^ - . ';V i Gaspar Noto, gloryhole steward. looks like a Gillette blue blade commercial following a very refreshing shov/er aboard the Del Mar. (=• --Vi- •' t-. ••.•i,;':.' Stretched out for soothing relaxation on sofa is Edward Soihet, messman, who just enjoyed a solid noon meal, Steward Dept. did a bang-up job. '• �February 3« 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine UNION LABEL Guarantee of Quality 21 IS OPEIU 000 59 22 [AIU.W>.C.IHHA<TJ rglUMIOt^MAPl rtl 53 23 II UNION UBEL II 79 BmotiKflm I UNION.HOUSE 1 65 42 JU.Ss'cAK 090 30 © 54 60 40 80 37 n 49 I.:*- 44 30 wno • PuniiciioiiSE. • tFMDJMUUO; \ wMiias / 55 UMION < •Hon [IIMIDNSHOP,! 11 icioi \ iiniiHriiiruiii 1/ ••ijaaS' 62 33 II 74 r2M:z 32 II 12 (mji) 24 68 12 79^ 63 56 <9%* 11^:' 25 39 46 77 57 64 26 I 14 Allied Prlntlni Trades Association, International (54) Aluminum Workers International Union (57) American Federation of Labor and Coniress of Industrial Organizations (1) Bakery and Confectionery Workers' International Union, The American (56) Barbers, Hairdressers, Cosmetologists and Proprietors' International Union of America, The Journeymen (25) Bill Posters, Blllers and Distributors of the United States and Canada, International Alliance of (t9) Boiler Makers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, International Brotherhood of (II) Bookbinders, International Brotherhood of (3) Boot and Shoe Workers' Union (37) Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers,, International Union of United (40) Broadcast Employees and Technicians, National Association of (74) Building Service Employees International Union (ID) Carpenters and Joiners of America, United Brotherhood of (2) Cement, Lime and Dypsum Workers International Union, United (20) Chemical Workers Union, International (36) Cigar Makers' International Union of America (14) Clothing Workers of America, Amalgamated (45) Communications Workers of America (69) Coopers International Union of North America (49) Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers' International Union of America (41) Dolls, Toys, Playthings, Novelties and Allied Products of the United States and Canada, AFLCID, International Union of (9D) S 27 34 40 Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers, International Union of (94) Electrical Workers, International Brotherhood of (34) Engineers, International Union of Dperating (51) Fire Fighters, International Association of (62) Firemen and Dllers, International Brotherhood of (61) Furniture Workers of America, United (67) Garment Workers of America, United (44) Garment Workers' Union, International Ladles' (64) Glass and Ceramic Workers of North America, United (63) Glass Bottle Blowers' Association of the United States and Canada (35) Glass Workers' Union of North America, American Flint (71) Government Employees, American Federation of (81) Grain Millers, American Federation of (39) Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union, United (75) Horse Sheers of United States and Canada, International Union of Journeymen (65) Hotel and Restaurant Employees' and Bartenders' International Union (49) Industrial Workers of America, International Union, Allied (26) Insurance Workers' International Union, AFL-CIO (42) Iron Workers, International Association of Bridge, Structural and Drnamental (33) Jewelry Workers Union, International (22) Laborers' International Union of North America (79) Laundry and Dry Cleaning International Union, AFL CID (fg) hown above are the Union Labels, Shop Cards, Store Cards and Service Buttons of the national and international unions affiliated with the Union Label and Service Trades Department of the AFL-CIO. These emblems are the traditional signs of high quality goods and services produced and provided by American union members enjoying the best working conditions possible. They are emblems the consumer can trust to assure that he's getting the very best goods and services available for his money. To the American trade unionist they represent more than this. They represent goods and services produced or provided by their fellow trade union brothers. Trade unionists evidence that brotherhood, friendship and mutual support by demanding the products and services of other union members whenever they spend their own union-earned wages. In this way they help to keep decent wages, hours, working conditions and job security a reality for American workers. In turn they can de­ pend on similar support from the rest of the nation's trade union 56 Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers' Union, International (46) Letter Carriers, National Association of (79) Lithographers and Photoengravers International Union (30) Longshoremen's Association, International (85) Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Association of (66) Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America, Amalgamated (60) Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers and Helpers International Union (23) Molders' and Allied Workers' Union, AFL-CID, International (27) Musicians, American Federation of (21) Office and Professional Employees International Union (16) Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union (13) Packinghouse, Food and Allied Workers, United (50) Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, Brotherhood of (53) Papermakers and Paperworkers, United (12) Plasterers' and Cemept Masons' International Association of the United States and Canada, Operative (73) Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the (24) Postal Clerks, United Federation of (77) Potters, International Brotherhood of Operative (31) Printers, Die Stampers and Engravers Union of North America, International Plate (52) 70 ":n'o « Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America, International (55) Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers of the United States and Canada, International Brotherhood of (9) Retail Clerks International Association (59) Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (68) Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America, United (17) Seafarers International Union of North America (72) Sheet Metal Workers' International Association (58) Shoe Workers of America, United (32) Stage Employes and Moving Picture Machine Operators of the United States and Canada, International Alliance of Theatrical (29) State, County and Municipal Employees, American Federation of (4) Steelworkers of America, United (7) Stereotypers' and Electrotypers' Union of North America, International (8) Stone and Allied Products Workers of America, United (82) Stonecutters Association of North America, Journeymen (83) Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers' International Union of North America (28) Teachers, American Federation of (78) Technical Engineers, American Federation of (47) Textile Workers of America, United (38) Textile Workers Union of America (43) Tobacco Workers International Union (15) Transit Union, Amalgamated (5) Upholsterers' International Union of North America (6) Woodworkers of America, International (76) brotherhood. These important emblems appear as Union Labels on the highest quality products, as Shop Cards and Store Cards in places of business and are worn with pride by union members whose services are the finest available. Whenever and wherever you see these union emblems dis­ played you know that they symbolize decent working conditions, job security and the many other benefits brought about through the process of free collective bargaining. Demand goods and services bearing these emblems of free trade unionism whenever you shop—but go an important step further! Let the business man or storekeeper with whom you deal know that you are his customer because his products bear the Union Label, and be­ cause his service are marked by the Union Shop Card or Store Card. Identify yourself on every occasion as part of the largest and most important single consumer group in the United States today—the American trade union movement! �Page Ten AFL-CIO Praises Johnson Move To Hike Soriai Security Benefits WASHINGTON—President Johnson's proposal for increases in social security benefits averaging at least 20 percent represents "a substantial down payment" on what organized labor believes is a needed 50 percent rise, AFL-CIO President George Meany declared. Meany said the President had improvements in both the disabil­ • "An increase of 59 percent "wisely recommended . . . vital ity insurance and medicare pro­ for the 2.5 million people now and necessary improvement" in grams." receiving minimum benefits — to the benefits schedule "which $70 for an individual and $105 Meany said the President's pro­ should bring new hope to more gram will be studied in depth by for a married couple. than 19 million elderly Ameri­ the AFL-CIO Executive Council • "An increase of at least 15 cans." at its meeting in February and a percent for the remaining 20.5 The full 50 percent rise in bene­ detailed statement will be made million beneficiaries. fits—called for by the last AFL- public at that time. • "An increase to $150 in the CIO convention—should go into In his wide-ranging message to effect, he suggested, as soon as it Congress on older Americans, monthly minimum benefit for a can be adequately financed with­ Johnson noted that nearly 2.5 mil­ retired couple with 25 years of out detriment to other high pri­ lion individuals receive retirement coverage—to $100 a month for ority domestic and foreign com­ benefits based on the minimum of an individual. mitments." • "An increase in the special $44 a month, which would mean "We believe that the elderly $66 for a couple, and that the benefits paid to rhore than 900,000 and other Americans dependent average benefit is only $84, or persons 72 or over, who have on social security should share $126 for a couple. made little or no social security fully in the nation's economic "Although social security bene­ contribution—from $35 to $50 progress," Meany added. fits keep 5.5 million aged persons monthly for an individual; from "The President's proposals re­ above the poverty line, more than $52.50 to $75 for a couple. flect his commitment to that prin­ 5 million still live in poverty," he • "Special benefits for an addi­ ciple and deserve Congress' sym­ said. "A great nation cannot tol­ tional 200,000 persons 72 or over, pathetic consideration. To the erate these conditions." who have never received benefits The President's specific pro­ before." President's recommendations, we would add the need for additional posals called for; A Step Forward The President estimated the cost of the additional payments at $4.1 billion the first year and said they would lift 1.4 million persons "cut of poverty this year —a major step toward our goal that every elderly citizen have an by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative adequate income and a meaning­ SIUNA-affiliated Cannery Workers Union of the Pacific, Terminal ful retirement." He asked that the improved Island, Calif., has won a representation election victory over Teamster benefits be made effective as of Local 942 of Los Angeles in an NLRB election held January 20th. The final vote tally was for the Cannery Workers by a 2 to 1 margin: next July 1. 44 to 23, for representation in collective bargaining at Fulham Bros. To eliminate specific inequities (Groton's Fish Sticks) in Wilming- ^ and to close loopholes in the pres­ the sea and his fellow Seafarers ent law, he also recommended ton, Calif. but finds his visits to the hall help that: San Francisco make up for it. • Social security benefits be Shipping in the Bay Area re­ Alphonse Loguides blew into mains very active. There are plenty Seattle recently. Alphonse recently extended to severely disabled wid­ of jobs available for AB's, Oilers paid off the Seatrain Texas in ows under 62 who now have no protection. and Bakers. Wilmington. He's an oldtimer of Paying off and signing on crews 20 years standing. • The earnings exemption, or were the Lynn Victory, Bowling Robert "Flat Top" Cossiboin the amount a retiree can earn Green, Transnorthem, Brigham just came in from Chicago to thaw without having his benefits cut, Victory, Selma Victory, Mankato out after a short vacation at home. be increased by 12 percent—from Victory, Panama, Bessemer Vic­ Flat Top sailed,as a second elec­ $125 to $140 a month or $1,500 tory, Belgium Victory, Choctaw trician aboard the Mankato Vic­ to $1,680 annually. Victory, Penn ChaUenger, Prince­ tory on his last trip and is now • The amount above the ton Victory and the Fairisle. waiting for a ship. He too is 20 $1,680 up to which a beneficiary Ships in transit are the Steel years SIU. A fine C-1, the Cape can retain $1 in payments for ev­ Woricer, Steel Traveler, Steel Arti­ Saunders, is out of layup and this ery $2 in earnings be increased san, Steel Seafarer, Geneva and makes a lot of oldtimers damn from $2,700 to $2,880 a year. the Yorkmar. happy. • Coverage be extended to an Chief Steward R. Ferrandiz, Wilmington additional half-million farm work­ known to his shipmates as "Be ers. During the past couple of weeks Bop," just piled off the Wild • Federal service be applied as Ranger after a 15-month hitch we had the Albion Victory call on the Waterman vessel. Brother for a full crew, after being laid social security credit for those Ferrandiz has been with the SIU up for 11 days, and we had 10 employees who are not eligible ships through in transit. Shipping for civil service benefits when they 20 years. is very active but the outlook is Chief Electrician C. L. Van a little slow. A pickup in shipping retire, become disabled or die. To keep the social security Epps is also taking leave of his should come the first week of last SlU-contragted ship, the An- February, when a number of ships funds actuarially sound, Johnson niston. Victory, which is being will pay off on return from the proposed: overhauled in the yard. Brother Far East. • A three-step increase in the Van Epps intends to head for his . amount of annual earnings on James "Mac" MacKenzie is new home in Burbank, Calif., for back in Wilmington recuperating which social security taxes are a short vacation. from surgery undergone at the levied—to $7,800 in 1968, to Seattle USPHS in San Francisco. He $9,000 in 1971 and to $10,800 in Payoffs this past period in­ should be FFD in the next couple 1974. The present maximum is cluded the Anchorage and the of weeks and will be looking for $6,600, and no future increase is Columbia Victory. Vessels in the first wiper's job that hits the on the statute books. transit were the Marymar, Walter board. • An increase in the social Rice, Choctaw Victory, and the Steve Beraaldes and Pete Ta- security tax rate from the present Canton Victory. Sign-ons were pere just blew in after a 7-month 3.9 percent (plus one-half of 1 the Manhattan, Oheriin Victory, trip on the Halaula Victory. After percent for medicare) to 4.5 per­ and the Transnorthem. a short respite on the beach with cent in 1969 instead of 4.4 per­ Pensioner Homer Nichtds their families, and some time too cent as in the present law, and to dropped by the hall to see his old spent seeing old shipmates, they'll 5 percent in 1973 instead of 4.85 percent. Seafarer buddies. Homer misses be looking for another run. The Pacific Coast February 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Isthmian Wins Health Award SlU-contracted Isthmian Lines was presented with a special De­ partment of Health, Education and Welfare citation at a recent luncheon at New York's Downtown Athletic Club, in recognition of "the company's contribution to public health." Accepting the award above are, left to right: Cliff Wilson of the SIU Food and Ship Sanitation Department: Jack Dempsey, Jr., Vice-President of Isth­ mian; and Ra ph VanDerwerker of the U.S. Public Health Service. The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area The Farmers' Export Company of Kansas City, composed of Midwest cooperatives, will build a multi-million dollar, five-million-bushel capac­ ity grain elevator at Ama, Louisiana, just eighteen miles up the Mississippi River from New Orleans. Ground-breaking ceremonies for the elevator were held January 19. Construction will take eighteen of Houston recently, after a long months to complete, and the ele­ vator will handle more than 100 trip. Wright is looking for a ticket million bushels of grain a year to anywhere following a short and employ between 50 and 100 period on the beach. Two natives of Slidell, Louisi­ persons. ana were sitting in the hall swap­ Mobile ping horsetrading stories that are Carpenter Robert Callaban, a Mobilian, last shipped out on the born around the back country Fortaleza. Callahan has shipped across Lake Catherine. Upon in various deck department ratings closer inspection the vocal horsefrom the Gulf ports for over traders turned out to be Seafarers twenty years. B. D. Locke prefers John Homan and William Hale. European and South American When not horsetrading, Homan runs and when he does get one he likes to ship as an electrician. Seafarer Charles A. Whal had to give up his job as Chief Cook on the Claiborne when she was laid up. The Claiborne, which had been plying the Puerto Rico run, was completely to Charlie's liking. Wahl makes his home with his mother in Fairhope, Alabama. Mississippian Wilmer E. Harper likes to do his shipping from Mo­ bile. His last trip was to Viet Nam Cancria Brian as steward. Harper is looking for another trip to Viet Nam. Also, spends his time as bosun. His last back from a rapid turnabout to ship on which he was bosun was Viet Nam, is Bernard F. Over- The Cabins, an oil tanker. Homan, street, who saw duty as FOWT on on the beach for six months, is the Canton Victory. Overstreet has now ready for a ship going any­ shipped from Mobile in various where. A trader by nature, Ho­ engine department billets for over man says he'll trade anything at twenty years. Another crew mem­ any time; coins, stamps, horses, ber on the Canton Victory, AB and tips. William Hale, also a W. F. (Dub) Simmons, piled off bosun, prefers the hunting and her on return to the States. Sim­ mons lives with his wife in Mis­ fishing of the Slidell woods. He sissippi. He is registered in the was bosun last on the Halaula deck department and is ready to Victory, plying the Viet Nam run. go as soon as the board has some­ Hale has hugged the beach for thing he likes. sometime now and is casting his Houston eye for g long run. Some like it hot, as does Sea­ Seafarer Ivy Cox left the Globe farer J. A. Phillips, who is looking Traveler after a number of runs for a run that will bring him to Viet Nam. He is now relaxing warmer sunshine than that shining on the beach recuperating from now over frigid Texas. Phillips the holidays. He makes his home recently piled off the Transhudson in New Orleans. Rudy Canand is now eyeing the shipping cela left the warmth of Tampa, board for a vessel heading toward Florida, to brave the New Orleans India. And Bosun C. Wright was cold while looking for a berth to welcomed back to his home port distant, perhaps warmer, lands. �February 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG FINAL DEPARTURES Roger L. Hall, 35; Lung disease claimed the life of Brother Hall. He died in the f USPHS Hospital in Baltimore, after an illness of sev­ eral weeks. Sailing as a Chief Stew­ ard, he lived in Beaver, Pa., with his wife, Millie. He is also sur­ vived by a son, Roger L. Hall, Jr. He joined the union in the port of New York in 1952. <1> Inez Swindell, 55: Brother Swin dell died suddenly aboard an Isth mian ship in the port of Honolulu A member of the Engine Depart­ ment, he sailed as a wiper and tankerman. A native and resident o North Carolina, he sailed out o]' Norfolk. John Van Dyk, 70: A heart attack claimed the life of Broth­ er Van Dyk. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Janet M. S c h w i z e r, of Babylon, N.Y. A widower, Mrs. Schwizer was his only surviving relative. Born in Holland, Brother Van Dyk was a long-time Seafarer. John W. Ficon, 63: Brother Picou succumbed to heart disease in the USPHS Hospital, New Or­ leans. A New Or­ leans resident, he lived in that city with his wife, Laura, and two children. Brother Picou, who sailed '* as a steward, joined the union in New Orleans. ^ Thomas McCarthy, 65: Brother Jessie B. Metcalf, 45: Brother McCarthy, who was retired and receiving an SIU Metcalf died of a heart attack on pension, died of the high seas on an intestinal dis­ board the Eagle ease. He lived in Voyager (Sea the city of his Transport) as the birth, Jersey City, ship was apN.J., part of the proaching the Port of New York. Panama Canal. A At the time of his resident of Balti­ retirement. Broth­ more, he is surV i V e d by his er McCarthy worked for the Penn­ brother, Rooker Metcalf, and a sylvania Railroad, in the deck department. He is survived by sister, Mrs. Charles Baker. his wife, Anna. <|> Honorio B. Gonzales, 57: Brother Gonzales suffered a heart Vincent Daisey, 52: Brother attack aboard the Daisey, a member of the SIUDel Sud (Delta), afiiliated Inland while the ship was Boatmen's Union, suffered a sudden tied up at the G a 1V e s Street fatal heart attack Wharf in New at the Gloucester, N.J., Coast Guard Orleans. A stew­ Base. Born in ard, Brother Gon­ zales had been Camden, N.J., he sailing for over 25 resided in that city with his wife. years. Born in the Phillipines, he resided in New Orleans, He is sur­ Bertha. With a rating as an oiler. vived by his wife, Magdalen, and Brother Daisey was working as a Watertender. four children. —\i>— :]f Seafarer Morgan Retires Page Eleven Seafarer Donates Rare Type Blood To Save the Life of Union Brother Brother Norman E. Wroten, Jr., 36, was called on last month to save a union brother's life. It was the second time that Seafarer Wroten had been called upon to save someone from the brink of death. Brother William Reid, 52 was in the United States Public Health Service Hospital in New York's Staten Island. He had been in the hospital since December 10 the day he suffered a serious fal onto the deck of a tugboat on which he was serving as deckhand. He needed an operation on one of his legs and on a kidney. The doctors could not proceed however, because blood was need­ ed for the kidney operation, anc Brother Reid had a blood type —O, Rh Negative—so rare that only a few hundred people have it in the entire country. The hospital staff spared no ef­ fort, but they could not obtain the needed O, Rh Negative blood. By Tuesday, January 3, the situation "Thanks, thanks a lot," William Reid said to Norman Wroten when looked pretty grim. It was on that the two men first met during a hospital visit. Brother Wroten day, during a morning member­ gave Seafarer Reid some of his extremely rare type blood, needed ship meeting, that SIU Vice Presi­ for an operation on Reid's kidney. Looking on as the two shake dent Earl "Bull" Shepard made a hands are Mrs. Reid and SIU Welfare Services Director Al Bernstein. plea for anyone with the rare blood type to go fb the hospital Reid and donated the needed had O, Rh Negative type blood immediately to donate a pint of blood. when he joined the Marine Corps the precious fluid. It was a des­ Brother William Reid is now re­ Reserve. He saw service in Korea perate plea, made at the moment cuperating in the Hospital after from 1950 to 1952, when his unit a man's life was at stake. Seafarer two operations. Talking to the was called up for active duty. Wroten stepped forward. Log about his former job as a Brother Wroten enrolled in the The fact that Brother Norman tugboat deckhand with the New Engineers' school on August 23, E. Wroten, Jr., was in the New York, New Haven and New Hart­ 1966. He graduated January 19, York hall that Tuesday morning ford Railroad, he said, "when I 1967, after successfully taking the was a coincidence in itself, for took it, they told me it was tem­ nine-day written Coast Guard ex­ Wroten lives in and sails out of the porary. That was 30 years ago." amination. Norfolk area. The holder of two Brother Wroten at one point He makes his home in the Engine Department ratings, Bronx, New York, with his wife, expressed some doubt about his FOWT and Pumpman, he had Madeline. He takes a busman's ability, telling Vice President Earl sailed as a Fireman, Oiler and holiday every once in a while to "Bull" Shepard before he took the Pumpman. He had enrolled go deep sea fishing. - Another of exam, "I shouldn't have taken all though, in the Engineers' training his hobbies is golf, which he took that help from the Union, because school jointly sponsored by the up last year. I won't pass the test." Not only SIU and District 2 of the Marine Brother Norman E. Wroten, did he pass the test, but he passed Engineers Beneficial Association. Jr., is the holder of two Engine it with flying colors, and now On January 3 he was in the New Department ratings, FOWT and holds a license as Second Assistant York hall, having just completed Pumpman. He first found out he Engineer. his course work at the Engineers' school. He was waiting around to begin the nine-day written test two days later. The day after he successfully completed his written test on Jan­ uary 20, he went to the USPHS hospital to visit Brother Reid, the Robert D. Bridges Anthony P. Rogers man whose life he saved. Your mother would like you to Please contact your wife, Mrs. When he walked into Brother contact her at once. The address Delia Rogers, as soon as possible. Reid's room, Reid was sitting in a is 132 Holland Rd., Ormond ^ wheelchair talking to his wife. Al Beach, Fla. 32074. Bernstein, SIU Director of Wel­ D. Rosby ^ fare Services, introduced the two Please contact Joseph Fiesel on Walter Fitch Seafarers. the Del Norte regarding his suit­ Please contact your mother as "This is Norman Wroten, the case. quickly as possible. Her address is man who gave you the blood," 205 E. Nesquehoning St., Easton, Bernstein said. Pa. Richard Morris, Jr. Mrs. Reid was the first to speak. 'Thank you very much for what Please contact your wife, at Rt. John J. Cannon you did for my husband." It was 2, Vinemont, Ala. 35179, as soon Please get in touch with your all she had to say. Then the two as possible. wife as soon as possible. men shook hands, and Brother Reid said simply, "Thanks, thanks Santos Leo Townsend Leonard Meek a lot." Please contact your sister, Lillie, "That's all right," replied Broth­ Please contact John F. Laugher Wroten, "maybe you can do the as soon as possible. Her address lin, 7366V2 Melrose, Los Angeles, is 119 E. Rodriguez St., Del Rio, Calif. same for me some day." Texas. For Brother Wroten, the year ^ 959, marked the first time that Jim Gonldman le gave blood. A three-year-old Francis Reilly Please contact John F. Laugh,;irl, the daughter of an SIU man Please contact your wife as soon lin, 7366V2 Melrose, Los Angeles, i\ Baltimore, was dying in Johns as possible. Her address is 1505 Calif. Hopkins University Hospital. She Heron Drive, Mobile, Ala. 36605. was a hemophiliac, or bleeder. David Wardingley Slowly, she was bleeding to death James Gilliam Tom a wound. She needed O, Please contact "R. Suchie as Rh Negative blood, the rarest Please contact your attorneys, soon as possible about a very im­ type. The hospital blood bank did Rutledge & Milledge, 601 Flagler portant matter. The address is 99 ederal Building, Miami, Fla., im­ Beacon Drive, Milpitas, Calif. everything it could to get the rare blood, but to no avail. Wroten mediately. The phone number is Telephone number is (408) 262305) 373-2137. stepped forward just as he did for 0636. Call after 6 p.m. <I> John L. Morgan (right) is presented with his first pension check. Brother Morgan was an employee of M. L. Hudgins. Presenting him with his check In the Norfolk hall is Patrolman Steve Papuchis. �Filis 0n ^ Pac« Twelve February 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Manuel A. SUva wrote the following note to the Log: "I would like to let you know that everything is running smoothly aboard the Penmar (Calmar), and we expect to be in New York soon. "We were presented with a really good dinner on Christmas. As you can see from the menu I am sending, our Steward gave us ^ Seafarers aboard the Steel The captain of the American the best food we can have Pride (American Sealanes) gave Chemist (Isthmian) hope to have aboard a ship. We are proud of a new refrigerator the Seafarers who having such a good Steward who an a new ice cube made up the ship's takes care of us. On New Year's making machine crew a vote of Day, the meal was great, too. installed during thanks for the Everyone is happy aboard the this trip. "The old way that they perPenmar." ones just can't formed their The menu began with a wide make it any­ duties. Meeting choice of appe­ more," writes Chairman B. D. tizers, including Meeting Secretary Williams reports stuffed celery, E. Brinn. Brother to the Log that Harvey WilUams deviled eggs, as­ L. Harvey sugthe crew is ex­ sorted canapes, periencing a good trip, with every­ gested that the crew members and shrimp cock­ thing running smoothly. pick up any loose gear and to Brother Ernesto Ramirqz entertains his fellow crew members, offi­ cers and passengers aboard the Del Norte (Delta) during a recent tail. bring back cups to the galley. ^ trip. He plays a harp of Suarani Indian origin, from his native The entrees Brother Ray Cox, sailing in the Paraguay. He has been playing the instrument for several months. from which the Engine Department of the Aldina celebrants aboard Crewmembers on the TranshatSilva (Wall Street Tradthe Penmar chose teras (Hudson) unanimously agree * ers), suffered an were: roast young tom turkey that skipper H. accident at sea. with giblet gravy and oyster dress­ Cumho is the best He was "taken off ing and cranberry sauce; roast Captain they have the ship by heli­ prime ribs of beef au jus; Virginia ever sailed with. copter and put ham steak Hawaiian style; broiled Meeting Chair­ aboard the car­ Seafarers, officers and passengers aboard the Del Norte (Delta) halibut steak maitre d'hotel; and man J. R. Prestrier, Wasp, to be cold meats platter. A large assort­ wood writes. and other SIU ships are being entertained at sea by a budding treated, then tak­ ment of vegetables was available. There have been harpist from Paraguay, Brother Ernesto Ramirez. en ashore to a Brother Ramirez is a native and no Logs or beefs Desserts included pumpkin pie, hospital. Peter U. Hamme! a citizen of Paraguay, a country ans of ancient Paraguay. in the four monthmince meat pie, "Old Grand Dad Hammel was elect­ Russell The Guarani civilization was ten day trip. in the northern part of South Fruit Cake," ice cream, fresh ed as the Ship's Delegate, writes a highly advanced one. Accord­ fruit, and various cheeses. The Meeting Secretary Jeffrey Nolan. Meeting Secretary C. O'Neil in­ America. The harp that he plays ing to the only English language forms that E. V. Russell was taken is also of Paraguayan origin. Spe­ last item on the menu was "Merry guide to their history, an epic off the vessel in Kuwait after an cifically, it was developed by the Christmas to all." poem entitled "A Tale of Para­ Guarani, or Tupi-Guarani, IndiBrother Joseph Whalen is serv­ injury to his arm. guay," by the poet laureate of ing in a dual capacity aboard England in 1825, Robert Southey, the Del Mar (Del­ The importance of conserving almost the entire tribe was wiped ta). He holds the water on the Vietnam run was out by smallpox soon after the office of Meeting stressed during a arrival of the Spanish conquista­ Secretary as well recent voyage on dors. The only survivors were a as that of Ship's the Transyork young man and a girl. Though Delegate. The lat­ (C o m m o d i t y "If you really want to meet the people, it doesn't pay to stay they were both ravaged by the dis­ ter office was con­ Chartering Corp.), ferred on him in an American-style hotel." This was the opinion of Seafarer ease, they left their homeland, Meeting Chair­ during the last Klaus Peter Schluter during a bull session on hotels around the settled in a jungle glade far from man James W. the Spanish, and slowly recovered ship's meeting. world that a Log staff writer sat countries one can get a good room Canard pointed Whalen their health. After having a son The Del Mar has in on in the New York hall. for three or four dollars a day. together, they were found by a out. Seafarers There are now American style The most expensive hotels in the Spanish missionary, who con­ ramirii requested to a new washing machine aboard. hotels in almost every major port world, both Seafarers agreed, are verted them to Christianity. ^ make sure they of the world, many of them run not in Europe, but in Japan. conserve water so it will not be Illness forced a special election Although the Tupi-Guaranis The best hotel in the world, the necessary to ration it before ar­ on the Connecticut (Oriental Ex­ by the Hilton chain. Seafarer Wal­ have died out, fragments of their rival in port. Canard requested porters), Meeting ter L. Kompton, Jr., agreed with Seafarers agreed, is the Interna­ culture remain in Paraguay. One caution when using the laundry Chairman A. W. Seafarer Schluter that though there tional Hotel in Hong Kong. For of them is the harp which Brother and showers. Meeting Secretary Morales writes. are differences that take some get­ only four dollars a day. Brother Clarence Jordan stated that the Thomas Cox was ting used to, the better European Kompton said, the visitor is pro­ Ramirez is learning to play. He cleaning of the laundry was done hospitalized in hotels are equal to, and in some vided with luxurious accommoda­ took up the ancient instrument in rotation by each department Yokohama. Suc­ ways, such as service, surpass the tions that include wall-to-wall car­ seven months ago. When on the and by the crewmembers on sani­ ceeding him is American-style hotels. Both men peting, a tiled bath and shower beach in his home port of Houston tary duty. Jordan reported that a he takes lessons from a fellowFrank P. Scour- sail in the Deck Department, as and armchairs. motion was made and carried kees, unanimously AB's. The best buys in European ac­ Paraguayan, Mrs. Dina Cibils. about the possibility of installing elected. Seafarers Even in good European hotels, commodations are the second class Since he started playing the Morales an inter-communications system requested the except in the newest ones, there is European hotels. "They aren't Guarani harp, he has taken the from the saloon to the galley for posting of the address of the new usually no private bathroom. Both Hiltons," Brother Schluter said, instrument on all the ships that he orders to be called down from SIU hall in Yokohama on the men agreed that European hotels "but they aren't dumps either." has sailed on. He practices and topside. are built better and are quieter The guest gets as fine service as in ship's bulletin board. entertains on each ship. than American-style hotels. Many the first class hotels, but for con­ Brother Ramirez, 40, sails in of them have double doors leading siderably less. "You don't pay for 'The Best Menu' the Deck E)epartment as an Ordi­ into each room, to insure quiet. a name," Schluter explained. "Men nary Seaman. He joined the SIU Contrary to what many believe, who travel for a living—really ex­ the best European hotels are not perienced travellers—stay at these in the port of Houston, where he lives with his wife, Mary. less expensive than the American- small hotels," he said. style hotels. The Hilton hotels in Europe are $6.50 a day and up. They are the cheapest first class hotels. Fourth Ave., yn. N. Y, 11232 European hotels usually include three meals a day as part of the I would like to receive the SEAFARERS lOG-pfease put my J room charge. The guest pays for (Mni Mofmotion) these meals, whether he eats them or not. "European hotels charge extra for everything," Brother Schulter said. These "extras" in­ clude the use of an outside bath­ room, and even, in one hotel he stayed in, a charge for heat. There >V01D fiWUCATfON; ff you ar« «n old aubwrtbef and^have a ohanga^f It is said by many to b© fh© 'best menu among the non-passenger ll^drou, pledM gfve your fotmar addras* balowj Z is generally a service charge of feeders'." This 7s what Seafarer William Cameron, who sent in this either 10 or 15 per cent, but no picture, said about the National Defender (National Transport) tips are expected. The cheapest Stewards. Emizelo /'Connie" Cononizado, Chief Cook, is on the left. hotels in Western Europe, he said, ''71^Steward Fred Hicks, Jr., is busily at work preparing the menu. are jn Spain and Portugal. In those Seafarer's Paragaayan ladiaa Harp Entertaias Del Norte Crewmembers Locally Run Hotels Give Seafarers The Best Service in Foreign Ports ( 1 1 I i ( I f ( �February 3, 1967 SEAFARERS Seafarer Begins Pharmacist Career -Thanks to SlU Scholarship Program Many Seafarers have taken advantage of the SIU scholarship program in recent years to get col­ lege educations and embark on successful careers. One such Seafarer is Brother George F. Johnson of New Orleans. Now a successful pharmacist, he sent the following letter to the Log recently, de­ scribing his personal experience "This last summer I received Ind. He attended high school in in the hope that more brothers my license to practice pharmacy. Warren, Indiana. Though he was will take advantage of the SIU The time it took to do this has in the upper third of his class, he Scholarship Plan. dried up most of the salt water in did not go on to college. Instead, "Recently a steamship whistle me, but I still have a love-dread he became a skilled cook and on the Mississippi River recalled feeling for the sea—like the love baker and, when he was 21, he to me the pleasant times I used one has on a cold night for the joined the SIU in Norfolk. He to have on the sea. It was seven warmth of a flame. had a rating of Second Cook and short years ago that the Del Norte "My letter has three objectives: Baker. Later he achieved an addi­ (Delta) broke to thank my friends for helping tional rating of Assistant Electri­ down in Rio, nec­ me, to encourage some of the cian. Brother Johnson sailed essitating the crew older Seafarers to try for the schol­ to get off for a arship, and to thank the Union for mostly in the Steward Department, however. trip when we fi­ the challenge and scholarship." nally arrived in A bachelor, he made his home It was May 2, 1960 that the New Orleans. five members of the Andrew Furu- in New Orleans, living at various "The 'break­ seth Scholarship Committee—all addresses in that city, and usually down' turned out distinguished educators — met in sailed out of that port. the plan office to consider appli­ Brother Johnson began his aca­ Johnson a because it gave cations for awards. demic career in September, 1960, me an opportunity to sit for the As they have every year since entering Loyola University, lo­ SIU scholarship exam. Since I the SIU scholarship program be­ cated in his adopted city of New was 34, I didn't think there was gan in 1953, the committee had to Orleans. A coeducational school a chance, but at least would try. choose the five winners of the with about 3,800 students, the Later, on the Del Norte again, a SIU scholarships. There were University, open to those of any , cable was handed to me confirm­ about 30 Seafarers and children faith, is run under the auspices ing the scholarship. It was quite of Seafarers competing for the five of the Society of Jesus, the Cath­ a surprise. awards. The Scholarship Program olic order better known as the "There was over 10 years of stipulates that at least one of the Jesuits. It takes 15 years of study sea water in my veins, but the five scholarships awarded go to a to become a full-fledged member challenge of the scholarship and Seafarer. In this case, it was of that teaching order, famous for the thought that it would go to George P. Johnson. the high caliber of its scholarship. waste if it were not used deter­ George Frederick Johnson was At first. Brother Johnson mined my decision to try it. born near the town of Marion, thought he would study medicine. He changed his mind, however, and majored in pharmacy. The chance to get a higher edu­ cation has meant more to Brother Johnson than just the means to be a qualified professional. In a let­ ter he wrote the SIU early in his academic career, in April, 1961, Ledie Jeanne Fontaine, bom Rachel Huber, bora November he said: January 1, 1967, to the Arthur 18, 1966, to the Gerald E. Rub­ "I have received the final pay­ J. Fontaines, Pawtucket, Rhode ers, New Orleans, La. ment of the Spring, 1961, semester Island. <|> award. I wish to express my ap­ John Primeaux, Jr., born Octo­ preciation for the courtesy shown Paul Irvin Johnson, born Octo­ ber 29, 1966, to the John R. to me by you and to express my ber 23, 1966, to the Ralph John­ Primeauxs, Maunice, La. gratitude for the financial aid sons, New Orleans, La. which has enabled me to sample ^ —— Holly Lee Shine, bora Decem­ academic life . . . George Martin, born November ber 27, 1966, to the Don H. "In my case, this year in col­ 17, 1966, to the George Martins, Shines, Theodore, Alabama. lege has sharpened my apprecia­ Baltimore, Maryland. tion of intangibles and will enrich ^ John Schard, Jr., born October my future life. It is a world of Jo Marie Murphy, born Decem­ 20, 1966, to the John Schards, difference between feeling some­ ber 19, 1966, to the Kenneth L. Oakland, Michigan. thing and knowing something." Murphys, Hallowell, Maine. 4/ —— Maiy Kathleen Needham, bora December 25, 1966, to the Robert C. Needhams, Elberta, Michigan. Page Thirteen LOG Lifeboat Class No, 168 Weighs Anchor Cites Pollution As Menace to Cities To The Editor: New York City, which I vis­ ited recently after paying off a ship, was like a breath of death. After months out to sea in the fi^h air,: I fdun^^^ un­ beatable dde to its It smelled, too. You could taste it. How can people live there? I don't know. They must I>e doing something wrong. Your articles on air pollution are just what's needed. Keep it uj; John DI Commends Joints ' Union Program To The Edtton Ihe SIU-Distrlct 2 MEBA Supplement which was included .. in tlie last issue of the Log was a splendid and welcome addi­ tion, -Tlte jointly operated engi­ neering school ton by the two unions shows what can be ac­ complished if one union wori^ with another. This sobr oHnter• union cooperation doe.s much for the entire labor movement' ^ LETTERS To The Editor Stanley Solis, bora October 16, 1966, to the Estanislao Solis, Texas City, Texas. —— Labor Keny Taylor, born November 25, 1966, to the L.A. Taylors, Vanceboro, N.C. ^ ' Of all the hundreds of labor, unions in the country, I |in- ' cerely think the SIU is one of the best. O ^ of a great union is the educa­ Jonnie and Donnie Barton, born December 24, 1966, to the Rod­ ney Bartons, Houston, Texas. War On Must To The FJIIfor; Every merabfflr«f the j CIO should do everything he can to keep the war on poverty... going, "it is a national, disgrace that things ' haven't changed much since the thirties. Now, . in a time of unpmcedentcd prosperity for most of us; one to The Bdihm " - •' third of the nation still lives In povertyThroughout 'most of our his-^ The war against poverty, like itqry, the United States .has been >toe of the maritime na- - the ,war in- 'Viet Nam, will be a . the. world. I believe, . long,,difficult and grim one. It cannot be won overmghl. it M Tm sure most of us do, that. must include' educating and thi.s was one of die reasons th^ changing the basic orientation United States became the great of large macses of our populacountry that it is. , V .. . ^ At one time our merchant fleet was second only to England's, and. oUr -fishing and, . I whaling industries were second 1 -to ndnfe. • Now. we haw sunk to sixth place among the maritime na­ tion. It involves fiving them tions of the world. We let other the opportunity to get training, nation's ship.s car^y uur goods to get decent housing, to hurdle to other lands and use foreign the barriers of racial- and ethnic ships to bring dheir wares to discrimination. .us. We have let our fleet decay In "mothballs" and have let Ewry union man should American ships register in Li­ make his feelings about the pov­ beria, Panama and other couoerty programs known to his ,• tries, congressman and senators. He . The very least Congress can .should do what he can to help ;,do is to plug the loopholes that .support programs in his neigh­ "lermit American ship owners borhood, And let s all get be­ register their vessels in forhind the APL-CIO one hundred >n countries and u.se foreign per cent m their continued sSupimen to crew their ships. port on the war on poverty. I think much more should be Steve Harrisoffl to build up our Merchant nhsidiei But the very l^sf that should be done, and it should be done immediately, is to bring back our ships now registered in the fleets of other countries. .. Baldemar Salazar, bora Novem­ ber 11, 1966, to the Isidore I. Salazars, Gavleston, Texas. •SIU picks up the entire tab, in­ cluding living expenses, and tailors the course to fit the indi­ vidual and prepare him fc«r his Coast Guard examinatiOii ^ • an engineer's iicen,se, is in the be.st tradition of fine labor un­ ions. Now the SIU has enlarged its upgrading pfdgrarh^ and added; a deck officers' school. This gives a- large segment of the rank and file an opportunity to upgrade themselves who never had the opportunity before. T think Seafarer James Byrnes, the first to win his- mate's licen^, expressed the feeljng of many SIU men when he .said: "The D^k Officers' Training Sdiofol is fabulous, Withoui the training available at the Union school it would be almost tm' possible to upgrade your akills, enough to get a mate's license." , Lester Mazpl(» Seafarer's Pension 'Best In World' To The Editor: My wife and 11 one and all for the Pension Fund and the help it has given .1 don't believe tberc is a pen­ sion fund anywhere in the world that treats its members so well. Once again, we thattk you with' all our hearts. Lawrence and Lillian <|> Brian D. Elowsfcy, born No­ The latest crop of Seafarers to graduate from the SlU's Lifeboat vember 8, 1966, to the Darryl > School in Brooklyn pose proudly after successfully passing the Coast Guard examination that qualified them as official lifeboat• Elowskys, Buffalo, New York. Matthew McCauley, born December 2, 1966, to the Marlin M. McCauleys, Jasper, Texas. men. The graduates include (seated, l-r): Spires E. Panacatos, Herbert D. Smith, Ralph E. Snider and Robert R. Perene. Standing (l-r) are: Paul Harpold, Wayne R. Williams, Thomas Gordon, Ray­ mond Danielak, Charles Seelig, and Instructor Ami Bjornsson. ' f �-1-- SIU-AGLIWD Meetii^ New Orleans Feb. Mobile Feb. Wilmington . Feb. San Francisco Feb. Seatfle Feb. New York . ..Feb. Pbiladelpbia .Feb. Baltimore .. .Feb. Detroit Feb. Houston .... Feb. 14—2:30 p.m. 15—2:30 p.m. 10—2:00 p.m. 22—2:00 p.m. 24—2:00 p.m. 6—2:30 p.m. 7—^2:30 p.m. 8—2:30 p.m. 10^—2:30 p.m. 13^—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Feb. 6—2:00 p.m. Alpena Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Chicago ... .Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. .Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Duhith Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Frankford ..Feb. 6—7:00p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ... .Feb. 14—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 15—^7:30 p.m. Duluth Feb. 17—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .Feb. 17—7:30 p.m. Toledo Feb. 17—^7:30 p.m. Detroit .... ;Feb. 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..Feb. 13—7:30p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Feb. 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Feb. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Feb. 9—5:00 p.m. Houston Feb. 9—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Feb. 14—10 Baltimore f Feb. 15—10 •Norfolk Feb. 16—10 Jersey City Feb. 13—10 Febniarj' 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen United Industrial Workers New Orleans Feb. 15—7:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 15—7:00 p.m. New York . .Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Pbiladelpbia .Feb. 7—7:00p.m. Baltimore ..Feb. 8—7:00p.m. ^Houston ...Feb. 13—7:00p.m. tlfeetina held at Labor Temple. Saait Ste. Marie. Mich. • Meetinc held at Labor Temple. New­ port Newi. 9 Meetina held at GaWeaton wharres. DIRECTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tannar Earl Shtpard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Willianns Robart Matthaws SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Karr HEADQUARTERS 675 4lh Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA. Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON. Mats 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 CHICAGO. Ill 9383 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND. Ohio i420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tax 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. Fla 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY. N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE. Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS. La 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK. Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tax 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEAHLE. Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. PHILADELPHIA. Pa a.m. & 8 p.m. a.m. & 8 p.m. a.m. & 8 p.m. Tel. 229-2788 a.m. & 8 p.m. WILMINGTON. Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 ,S&TRANSGL0BE (Hudson Waterways), Ime January 3—Chairman. Frank E, ^ i), December 10—ChairmBn, Norris Secretary, Richard Hufford. Ship's del^ Tripp; Sacnetary, Stanlejr Schujrlar, gate and deck delegate were called to Brother Norria Tripp wiw elected to the Master's office on December 29, 1968 serve as ship's delegate. 120.00 in ship's regarding longshoremen's strike in Sai­ fund. No beefs reported by department gon. This involved deck department deletratok members to operate winches and act es hatch signal men. Ship's delegate went DEL MAR (Delta). December 11— to longshoremen's hell to find out whet Chairman, V. S. Alford, Jr.; Secretary, the strike was about. A wire was sent J. N. McLaren. $476.61 in movie ,^fund. to he^quarters. As of this date, no Disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ reply. Motion was made to do away ments. Vote of thanks to the chief elec­ with all gangway watches. Motion that trician for a Job well done. Imarding patrolroon check with MSTS regarding P.X. privileges for new crewFENN VICTORY (Waterman), De­ members. All black gang quarters ne<ri cember 4—Chairman. John E. Booth; sougecing. Delegate to see Chief Engi­ Secretary. Delaware E. Eldemier. $20.00 neer regarding same. $20.66 in ship's in ship's fund. No beefs reported by de­ fund. partment delegates. CORNELL VICTORY (Waterman), CHILORE (Venore), December 11— January 7—Chairman, A. Tremer; Sec­ Chairman, S. Pacewit; Secretary, E. C. retary, Otia Parker. No beefs and np Danner. Some disputed OT to be squared disputed OT reported by department away. Vote of thanks extended to the delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward ship's delegate. Mail service is poor. Dis­ department for a job well done. Vote cussion about more juices and more of thanks extended to Captain Lumbard. freeh milk being served. Ship needs to be fumigated. Dlacoseion about repairs, EXPRESS VIRGINIA (Virginia Lines), and life jackets for men on bow, bridge January 7—Chairman, L. W. Cartwright; and lookout. Secretary, G. Von Dten. Brother T. A. Robinson was elected to serve as ship's TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Com­ delegate. Work on laundry and Ice mercial), December 3—Chairman. K. machine to be completed leaving Yoko­ Sterner; Secretary, C. Gait. $26.20 In hama. No beefs reported. ship's fund and $438.11 in movie fund. Few hours disputed OT in engine de­ BRIGHAM VICTORY (Bloomfleld), partment, otherwise everything is run­ December 17—Chairman. George Petenning smoothly. Fresh water situation to be taken care of. Crew requests contracts put on ship upon arrival in U. S. Stew­ ard thank^ all hands for their eooi>emtion. FLORiDIAN (South Atlantic), Janu­ ary 1—Chairman. C. Henning; Secretary, N. Sabia. Ship's delegate informed the crew that the ship's chandler is supplyring better fruit. No beefs were reported %• by department delegates. Brother M'.^ R. I Scott was selected to serve as new ship's delegate, replacing Brother H. Miranda. „ Vote of thanks to the steward depart; Iment for the excellent Thanksgiving, I Christmas and New Year's dinners. Also 3 for a variety of balanced menus. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Water­ ways), December 27r-Chairman, J._IL Prestwood; Secretary, C. ©"Nril^ Two brothers were taken off ship due to In­ juries, Some disputed OT in engine department, otherwise no beefs were reported by department delegates. Patrriman to be contacted about engineers allowing natives to use crew's washing machine. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Vote of thanks by crew messman to crew for their cooperation in keeping pantry and messhall clean. Crew stated that Capt. H. Cnmbo, the skipper on thfa ship, is best skipper crew has ever sailed with. CITY OP ALMA (Waterman), Novem­ ber 26—Chairman, Walter Geis; SocreStary. Howard Mens. No becfa reported i by department delegates. One man In "engine department missed ship in New Orleans. Brother Howard Mens was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew requested to keep passageways clean and messhall clean. TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), December 18—Chairman, J. MacDonald; Secretary, Frank Redrvila. No beefs reported by department delegates. , . FAIRISLE (Pan Oceanic Tankera), November 26—Chairman, Ira C. Brown; Secretary, G. Craggs. Brother Goncalves was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Two men in steward department paid off. under mutual consent. SPITFIRE (General Cargo), December 21—Chairman, M. J. Phelps; Secretary, B. A. Gerich. No beefs and no Logs. Pretty good voyage. One man paid off the ship in Santos, Brazil under mutual consent. Vote of thanks extended to the ship's delegate. . DEL MONTE (Delta); December 24— Chairman, G. C. Hoffiiian; ^cretary, A. G. Ebpeneda, $2.00 on ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Re­ pair Hat was taken care of in fine order. Brother Hoffman, ship's delegate, was extended: a vote of ibanks for a job wril -'done. . ^ CALMAR (Calmar), December 24hChairman, Robert Harwell; Secretary;" Vernon Douglas. Brother Prince Baker was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks wasM»xtend«d-^asthf ijBtawejr# departinent. ' DIGEST of SIU MEETINGS sky; Secretary, Rowan O. Neill. Brother Vincent Sierra waa elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew would like to have the patrolman speak to the Captain and find out why crew cannot have American money for draws Instead of Viet Nam', currency. Crew decided to put in for subsistence for six days due to lack of cold water for showers and for drinking. SANTA EMILIA (Liberty Navigation), December 11—Chairman, Louis E Mcycra; Secretary, James T. Myers. Brother Louis Meyers was elected to serve as ship's delegate. One man in engine de­ partment missed ship in Bangor. Motion to have alt rooms painted. DB SOTO (Waterman), December 12— Chairman, J. P. Castronover; Secretary," J. F. Castronover- No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Charles Wedgeworth was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Ship's delegate to con­ tact hoarding patrolman regarding re­ pairs and contamination of fresh water. BELOIT VICTORY (Metre Petroleum) , January 1—Chairman, J. M. B. Hewitt; Secretary, Sherman Wright. $12.81 In ship's fund. No disputed OT ri^rted by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), January 1—Chairman, John Abraham; Secretary, John Wolkoski. $12.00 in ship's fund. Motion made that the matter of rusty drinking water should be taken up with patrolnun. DEL ALBA (Delta-)",' January T— Chairman, J. Howiaon; Secretary, J. Higgins. Few hours disputed OT in en­ gine and steward department. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward and the entire steward department for" the great Christmas Dinner. CITADiEL VICTORY ( Waterman). January 2—Chairman, Jim Boland; Secre­ tary, P. E. Martt. $6.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Everything is running smoothly. Crew want to know why the shipping companies can't give a man a hew Social Security Card at the end of the fiscal year. Also, when are the members going to get the standard 20-year Retirment Plan- Vote of thanks to Brother Jack SakI and the steward department for the .wonderful Chnistmas, pinner. UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) ^ White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) — — Di Giorgio Fruit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) —— Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Stailite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) if — "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ^ FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safegusrding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. AH Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union bails. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Ekirl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for ''^T on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patroia-,}n or other Union official, In your opinion, fails to protect your contract righU prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or ita collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by memberahip action at the September, 1960, meetings In all constitu­ tional porta. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested In an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive B«rd may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out thU responsibility. PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is (riven such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEIAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. AH members should riitain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing diaability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their duea. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and BB members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be dbcriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or (geographic origin. If any uember feels that he Is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers Is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the beat interests of themaelvea, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation waa established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied bU eonstttntionsl right of access to Union records or In­ formation, bo sbonld imssediatsly n^fy SIU President Pan! Hall at bcadqaarters by eartiflcd mall, rotnrn rscolpt re R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) —if— Peayy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) ^Jf Comet Rice Mills Co. nroducts (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) :—i>— Antonio PereU Mlnctti & Sons AmbosHidor, ^ven Cdlars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guastl, Calwa, F. I., IHbuno ycrmonth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R> Morrow Wiises and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) �February 3, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen PORTS ofthe World SUBIC BAY rkURING the past J,700 years, a variety of ^ citizens of all nations have visited or settled in Subic Bay of the Philippine Islands. Today, Subic Bay is welcoming thousands of Seafarers who may visit this port on the Viet Nam run aboard many of the Seatrain ships that ply the Far East. A whole range of civilizations has made its influence felt in this region. From the year 200 until 1325, the Islands were a dependency of successive Hindu-Malayan empires in Indo-China, Sumatra and Borneo. A Javanese empire ruled from 1325-1405; China's Ming dynasty from 1405-1440; then Spain; and finally, in 1898, the United States, which overthrew Spanish rule and itself reigned until 1946, when World War Two had become a secure victory and independence could be returned safely to the Filipinos. Subic Bay is one orthe more exotic and colorful spots on earth, for it is a prime Asiatic port and greets visitors and traders from the entire globe. Commerce on this scale has greatly influenced the population of the Philippines in general. Only 50% of the island's peoples are Filipino. The rest of the inhabitants are either Asiatic, European, or American. The abundant rain and moderate climate is otherwise fruitful, yielding a plentiful crop of rice, sugarcane, coconuts, and tobacco. Mechani­ zation typical of the 20th Century has made in­ roads in the Philippines, where the manufacture of cigars and the mining of iron ore is carried on to a profitable extent. Many oldtimers in the SIU become nostalgic at the mention of Philippine ports such as Subic Bay or Manila as they remember the great conflicts of World War II that centered in this region. This tribesman is armed with the weapon his people have hunted with tor centuries. He performs at the Filipino-American Friendship Fiesta. These brilliant, multi-colored sails adorn "vintas," vessels said to go faster even than ordinary motor boats. Vintas are used in such Philippine endeavors as fishing, pearl diving, and simply as a conveyance among the many islands that make up the Philippines. The island of Corregidor remains a symbol of resistance to aggression. Many are the SIU men who remember all too well World War II action here. Today, Cor­ regidor is a weekend tourist attraction. Much of the island is as it was when the Japanese conquered it in May, 1942, ending Allied resistance in Southeast Asia. Rice terraces are the result of thousands of years of effort by patient mountain people who, over centuries, constructed this intricate irrigation system for rice cultivation. These flat, step-like terraces spiral around 4,000 miles of steep moun.r, tain ranges. They would, if laid end to end, go half-way around the world. �SEAFAREIt&M.OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO M i SlU BLOOD BANK A LMOST 6,000 pints of blood have been taken out of the SIU Blood Bank to help save the lives of Seafarers and their families since the program began operating from the Brooklyn clinic on January 6, 1959. Under the SIU Blood Bank system, a Seafarer or a member of his family who is ill or injured in any A&G port can receive blood in his local hospital without delay by drawing against the blood credits built up in the Union Blood Bank. This quick availability is of utmost importance in an emergency, when there is no time to start finding donors and get the blood processed, tested and checked prior to transfusion—it must be available immediately, and sometimes in large quantities. The child of one Seafarer shipping out of the Gulf is a hemo­ philiac, in constant danger of bleeding to death from a simple cut because his blood will not clot to close even the tiniest wound. The boy has received well over 100 pints of blood thus far. { ^2 i Thanks to the large amounts of blood on hand at all times through the SIU Blood Bank, he has had, and will continue to have this lifegiving fluid available -whenever it is needed. During an operation, blood is needed to replace vital body fluids. It restores a patient from shock. Patients weakened by illness need blood to restore their strength before they can be operated on successfully. A Seafarer who underwent chest surgery required 25 pints of blood from the SIU Blood Bank to see him through the operation. If blood is to be available to Seafarers and their families in time of need, it is important that the supply be constantly replenished and maintained at a high level. Seafarers and members of Sea­ farers' families who wish to donate blood in New York should report to the Brooklyn clinic. In other SIU ports, the port agent will make arrangements for the donation. It takes only a few minutes to donate blood, but it can mean the difference between life and death in time of need. Sf • 111 � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 3, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AMERICAN-FLAG PORTION OF NATION’S FOREIGN CARGOES FALLS TO NEW LOW PROPOSED 1968 MARITIME BUDGET HIT AS INADEQUATE FOR U.S. NEEDS MTD DELEGATES HEAR SENATOR PROXMIRE OUTLINE STEPS TO HALT MARITIME’S DECLINE TWO FRIENDS OF MARITIME LABOR DIE WITHIN DAY OF EACH OTHER DIRKSEN BLOCKS MOVE IN SENATE TO EASE RULE FOR FILIBUSTER CUTOFF TRANSPORT CHIEF’S MARITIME VIEWS BLASTED BY AMERICAN SHIPBUILDERS N.Y. LIBERAL WINS SEAT ON KEY HOUSE COMMITTEE DEL MAR PAYS OFF! AFL-CIO PRAISES JOHNSON MOVE TO HIKE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS SEAFARER DONATES RARE TYPE BLOOD TO SAVE THE LIFE OF UNION BROTHER SEAFARER BEGINS PHARMACIST CAREER – THANKS TO SIU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PORTS OF THE WORLD – SUBIC BAY TO SAVE A LIFE… SIU BLOOD BANK 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 02/03/1967 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. XXIX, No. 3 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8b9eb66f33d94183de69c94162c4dc1f.PDF 071e5f9e7689d7541b845b2aa730b7e8 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSmoC I OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 4^. II ,\ ,v ;• \ 1 ^ }) U.S. MARITIMEEvil;#' SIXTH RATE A nother year of decline for the U.S. merchant fleet was marked as 1966 came to a close. The year 1966 saw the U.S. fleet drop to a dismal sixth place among world maritime naticms in the number of ships afloat. The U.S. totals, which re­ flect the number of privately-owned ships in use, are an accurate barometer of the state of the U.S. merchant fleet. According to a report issued by the American Bureau of Shipping, countries such as Great Britain, Liberia, Russia, Japan and Norway, in that order, topped us in the number of ships afloat in 1966. TTie report revealed that Great Britain had 2,744 ships in use, Liberish, 1406; Russia, 1360; Japan, 1353; Norway, 1342 and The U. S., mired in sixth place with cmly 955 .privately-owned ships in use. TTie Soviet fleet continues to grow, bringing vyith it the threat of military and economic dominance of the high seas. In addition, the tiny nation of Liberia continues as a favorite runaway-haven of U.S. flag ships, who cwitinue to bolt the U.S.-flag for the tax advantages and cheap labor offered by Liberian registry. The ills that continue to plague the U.S. maritime industry are not beyond the scope of solu­ tion. An effort must now be made by the 90th Congress to remedy those conditions which have allowed the U.S.-fleet to drift to it's present state. Tax loopholes which allow U.S.-shipowners to register their ships in runaway havens such as Liberia must be plugged. And foremost, funds must be allocated which will insure the ascendance of the U.S. to its rightful place among the world maritime leaders. The alternative is continued drift and decline— bringing with it the abdication of our position as a maritime nation able to meet our military and economic needs. GREAT BRITAIN LIBERIA U.S.S.R. JAPAN NORWAY UNITED STATES '( r Produces fISth Engineer IJ The U.S. Labor Department —Government's Trojan Horse In The Trade Union Movement Pages 7-10 �Page Two January 20, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Meany Comments on Johnson Alessoge to Congress AFL-CIO Hails State of Union Talk As Honest Appraisal of U. S. Needs Report of International President by Paul Hail The outlook for the American shipbuilding industry during 1967, as contained in the 1966 year-end report of the Shipbuilders Council of America, is encouraging as far as the nation's vital shipbuilding industry is concerned, but shows little hope for any upswing in merchant ship construction during the year before us. Record peacetime construction of naval vessels, plus a high level of ship conversion and alteration work to help meet the needs of the Vietnam sealift, promise American shipyards enough work to allow sizable investment in new facilities and modern equipment which will help to keep American shipyards competitive in the world shipbuild­ ing and ship repair market. The deterioration of the nation's merchant fleet promises to continue however, because, as the report notes, only 19 merchant ships of 1,000 gross tons or over are on order, whereas three or four times that number are needed to deal effectively with the growing obsolescence of the U.S. merchant fleet. The vessels slated to undergo conversion this year will help improve the carrying capacity of our merchant fleet for a limited time, but will not deal effectively with the fleet's grow­ ing obsolescence because they are all World War Il-built ships pulled out of the nation's reserve fleet that are already over 20 years old, making them obsolete from the outset. The Shipbuilders Council report predicts, however, that if the Ad­ ministration continues to ignore the need for a new policy and program to end the dangerous decline of the U.S. merchant fleet, the 90th Con­ gress will have to take the initiative, because of a growing concern among the nation's legislators that the deficiencies of our merchant fleet pose a threat to the nation's economic and defense security. The Save Our Shipping conference, sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, was just one example of the work being done by maritime labor to alert members of Congress of the danger in which Administration neglect of maritime was placing the nation. Maritime labor is determined to continue and increase this important informational campaign in 1967. The MTD recently announced a greatly expanded program of activities toward this end. This program of activities includes publication of a new monthly digest-sized maga-' zine, "Maritime," aimed at the development of greater public aware­ ness of the plight of the U.S. merchant fleet. The publication will go to some 60,000 government, labor, industry and civic leaders across the country. In addition, the MTD plans to conduct regular weekly legislative meetings to spur support for proposed legislation which would benefit the American maritime industry. Other weekly meetings are planned to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between maritime labor, management and government representatives which could result in a better general understanding of the problems facing U.S. maritime today and the importance to the nation of improving the maritime picture. In-depth discussions of topics of vital concern to the industry will take place at monthly seminars sponsored by the MTD. Two important legislative goals have already been agreed upon for the year before us. These are passage by the 90th Congress of legisla­ tion making the Maritime Administration an independent agency, and approval of a realistic national budget to permit a significant increase in the amount of U.S. waterborne foreign commerce carried by American-flag ships, and to support construction in U.S. yards of an adequate number of vessels to achieve this purpose. If 1966 can be described, as it has been, as a year of "defensive action" by the maritime industry, during which a .successful fight was waged to prevent the submersion of MARAD in the Department of Transportation, 1967 will be characterized as the year when American maritime moved on the offensive to promote positive govern­ mental policies to finally reverse maritime's long decline and start it on an upward track. WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO praised President Johnson's State of the Union message as a "candid and forthright" statement of the problems the nation faces and a "workable and achievable program for meeting them. grams, strengthened consumer pro­ based on "ability to pay," he con­ Reserving until the next Exe­ tection, "immediate" improve­ tinued. cutive Council meeting, labor's ments in social security benefits, A greater tax increase levied judgment on two specific pro­ a cleaner and more beautiful upon the "abnormally high profits posals urged by Johnson, Feder­ America and "the full achievement of industry and business" would ation President George Meany in of civil rights, including open hous­ insure that ability to pay is the a statement praised the message ing." "completely guiding principle," he for "clearly and frankly" restating said, and the AFL-CIO Executive Goals of AFL-CIO the fixed policy of the United These have long been goals of Council would make the decision States "to defend freedom wher­ resting upon "the facts which will ever it is under attack" and con­ the AFL-CIO "to which we are be developed in the Presidents tinue "to pursue every possible committed and for which we will later message on the economy." avenue toward just and enduring fight," Meany said. Meany said that the AFL-CIO's Noting that the President had attitude on the President's pro­ peace." The message to Congress, concluded that the "added, abnor­ posal of a new Dept. of Business Meany said, "rightly emphasized" mal" cost of our defense of free­ and Labor, merging the existing that the fulfillment of this policy, dom in Viet Nam "requires a tax and separate Depts. of Labor and including fulfillment of our obli­ increase," Meany observed that Commerce, would be reached gations in Viet Nam, "must not Johnson's request for a 6 percent "when the specific proposals are and need not divert the nation surtax on corporate and individual made public." from an intensified effort to over­ incomes included a proposed ex­ Urging that Congress and the emption for low-income families. public pursue a similar policy, come domestic problems." The federation president said Johnson thus "correctly recog­ "avoiding hasty and informed that "we hail" Johnson's call for nized, in part," a basic concept of judgements," the federation presi­ action in the 90th Congress on the AFL-CIO—that even a war dent pointed out that the pro­ "the innumerable difficulties of tax envisioning "a degree of sacri­ posed merger was "a matter of cities," additional educational pro­ fice by all Americans" should be special interest to the labor move­ ment." The Labor Dept. was formed in High Court Upholds TSAW Local 10 1913, he observed, "to eliminate a form of second-class citizenship for workers whose interests were relegated to a bureau in the Dept. of Commerce." "We are fully confident that the President has no intention of re­ DETROIT—Local 10 of the SIUNA-affiliated Transportation turning to that concept," he said. He also expressed specific sat­ Services and Allied Workers won its 3-year legal fight to represent isfaction that Johnson had moved some 1,800 drivers employed by the Checker Cab Company here, to make more money available when the U.S. Supreme Court de^ dined to review an appeal by the decisively won three consecutive for "badly-hit residential con­ company to upset National Labor NLRB representation elections, in­ struction" and to cut abnormally Relations Board and lower court cluding two against the Teamsters high interest rates about which the AFL-CIO has long com­ decisions granting TSAW Local 10 in Detroit. plained. TSAW Local 10 was organized representation rights. by a group of Checker drivers The Union has called upon the company for an early meeting to after the company arbitrarily cut negotiate a contract in the inter­ the schedule of earnings for its ests of the employees, the taxi- drivers. More than J,200 drivers riding public and the City of De­ originally petitioned the NLRB for an election in 1962. Since that troit. The latest Supreme Court ruling time, the Union has carried the climaxes a series of legal proceed­ election fight through all the pro­ NEW YORK—The first of nine ings during which TSAW Local 10 cedures of the NLRB in Detroit and Washington, and through all sisterships being converted into of the U.S. courts. multipurpose cargo ships specially An 8-1 decision by the Supreme designed to transport military car­ EAFARERS^^LOG Court in an unrelated case three goes to the Far East has been years ago paved the way for the placed into service by SlU-conJan. 20. 1967 • Vol. XXiX, No. 2 first of three hard-fought elections tracted Seatrain Lines. Official Publication of the won by Local 10 during a nineThe Seatrain Puerto Rico is a Seafarers International Union month period in 1964 and 1965. formerly Government-owned T-2 of North America, However, after the Union's rep­ tanker which underwent conver­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, resentation rights were finally cer­ sion at the Newport News Ship­ AFL-CIO tified by the NLRB in March of building and Drydock Company. Executive Board 1965, the company went into Three more ships of the same class PAOT. HALL, President court again to upset the results are also undergoing conversion CAL TANNRI EAW, SHEPARD Exec. Viee-Pres. Vice-President and challenge the Labor Board's there. AL KCRR Lmnan WILLIAMS action. The company's plea was See.'Treae. Vice-President Three additional T-2 types are ROBERT MATTHEWS continually rejected in various undergoing conversion at the Vice-President U.S. courts, culminating in the re­ Maryland Shipbuilding and DryHERBERT BRAND cent rejection of the company's dock Corp. in Baltimore, and two Director of Organiting and Publicatione position by the nation's highest at the Savannah Machinery Foun­ Managing Editor court. dry Corp. in Georgia. Cost of the MIKE POLLACK In calling for an early meeting conversions is almost $2 million Aeoietant Editor NATHAN SKTBR Staff Writere to negotiate a contract, TSAW per vessel. PETER WEILL Local 10 declared it was time for The nine ships will be part of Pvroi WEISS the company to realistically face a 12-vessel fleet that will make ED RUBBNSTBIN up to its responsibilities and to up Seatrain's integrated cargo sys­ meet the legitimate and long­ tem for the Navy's Military Sea Pikiriksd llvNkIr at no nsas liland Annss N.E., Wiiklattsa, D. C. 2001S ky tks Stafarstanding needs of its workers and Transportation Service. Delivery M latsraatlseal Ualsa, Atlaatle, Gilf, Lakes their families. aad lalaal Watsn DMrlst, AFL-CIO, 675 of the remaining eight vessels is Fsartt Awaas, •rsfklya, H.V. 11232. Tel. Checker Cab operates 900 cabs, expected at a rate of one a month, NraslRlk 9-6600. lessad elan ocstais paM Aerial view above shows the Seatrain Puerto Rico, first of nine at Waskfaitss, 0. C. which represent 70 percent of all according to the Company. former T-2 tankers being converted into special multipurpose cargo PMTEAOTEI'S ATTENTION: Fsrai 3979 licensed cabs in Detroit. The Seatrain was awarded a $105 cards skssld ke seat te Seafarsn Interaatlsaal vessels designed to transport military cargoes to the Far East TSAW represents more than 8,000 million contract last year by Natae, Atlaatis, Oalf, Lakes aad lalaad Waters BMrtat, AFL-CIO, 675 Faartk ANaae, NrsskAFL-CIO taxicab workers with MSTS and three of the regular under a contract awarded to the SlU-contracted company last year N.r. 11232. contracts in the major cities of Seatrain fleet are already engaged by the Military Sea Transportation Service. The eight remaining ships are expected to be ready for service at rate of one a month. Chicago, St. Louis and San Diego. in the special military service. Fax/ Viwkers in Detroit Win 3-Year Checker Co. Battie First of 9 New Seatrain Vesseis Goes in Service s: Il ') /i ' i| / �January 20, 1967 Page Three SEAFARERS LOG Introduction of Bills Announced at MTD Meeting Twelve Proposals to Aid Maritime Outlined by Representative Garmatz WASHINGTON—Twelve pieces of legislation aimed at finally reversing what he terms the "suicide course of deterioration" of the American merchant marine, have been introduced before the 90th Congress by Representative Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), Chairman of the House Merchant Marine Committee. face of the obvious needs of both FDL concept calls for the con­ Garmatz announced the in­ the economy and the security of struction of a fleet of about 20 troduction of the measure in a the United States, how our fleet high speed cargo vessels to be speech presented last week in could be permitted to continue on loaded with military supplies and Washington at a Legislative its present suicide course of de­ remain on the high seas constantly Luncheon sponsored by the AFL- terioration." for quick deployment to a troubleVoting on the new SlU Constitutional amendment at the Brooklyn CIO Maritime Trades Department. spot anywhere in the world. Emphasized Neglect hall in New York City was brisk and heavy. Bosun Jesse Shonts Among the bills introduced be­ Garmatz commented that such is shown after he's left the ballot booth where he marked the The results of these hearings a fleet would be like the "Flying fore Congress last week were mea­ secret ballot. Here he's about to cast his vote into the box while sures calling for the creation of "shockingly" emphasized the neg­ Dutchman"—would sail on for­ SlU Balloting Committee member W. Cassidy, a Seafarer, looks on. an independent Maritime Admin­ lect of the Federal Government— ever without ever reaching port istration, legislation designed to in this and preceding Administra­ or contributing anything to the spur the appropriation of funds for tions—in carrying out a concrete nation's commercial shipping new American-flag merchant ship and constructive national mari­ needs. construction, and a proposal de­ time policy, he said. Noting that responsible sources signed to encourage the replace­ Commenting on his bill calling have estimated the cost of such Seafarers began voting in all constitutional ports this week in a ment and modernization of the un- for the orderly replacement and vessels at between $30 and $40 subsidized segment of the fleet modernization of merchant vessels, million per ship, he pointed out secret referendum on proposed amendments to provisions of the through capital reserve funds. he noted that this measure is of that such sums would produce constitution governing delegates to the SIU International conven­ Other legislation introduced last special importance because it is two or three times as many ves­ tions. cations of delegates to the Inter­ week would prevent foreign-built "designed to strengthen the unsub- sels for our merchant fleet, and The proposed changes would national conventions, would or foreign-flag vessels from carry­ sidized segment of the merchant that these would have the merit include elected union officers of require that of the three years sea- ing cargoes supposedly reserved marine, which makes up nearly not only of being instantly avail­ able in the event of emergency the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and time in American-flag ships re­ for U.S.-flag ships; consolidate and half of the seagoing fleet." In essence, he said, this proposal but would also be continually use­ Inland Waters Districts as mem­ quired of delegates at least one reenact certain U.S. shipping laws bers of the union's delegation to year must be in a rated unlicensed to cut red-tape delays which pre­ would encourage the offshore, ful in our peacetime commerce. He pointed to the high degree SIUNA conventions, in addition capacity, other than an entry rat­ sently hamper U.S. merchant fleet coastwise and intercoastal and modernization; require authoriza­ Great Lakes operators to replace of effectiveness with which the to the rank and file delegates ing. tion of MARAD budget requests their fleets through the develop­ U.S. merchant marine coordinated elected by the union membership. The Constitutional Amendment to assure that the maritime indus­ ment of capital reserve funds. "In its efforts with military forces in If carried, the amendments Committee Report recommended try receives its fair share of the conjunction with existing law, it Operation Steel Pike last year dur­ would become effective for con- that special meetings be held to funds available; and authorization will encourage shipowners to get ing simulated military exercises ventions coming after the next reg­ consider the report at all constitu­ ular election of union officers, tional ports on January 3, 1967. for federal aid in the development rid of their costly and inefficient involving coordinated rapid land­ of a nuclear powered merchant World War II tonnage in favor of ings of men and material far from which takes place in 1968. The Committee's report was con­ fleet. highly productive new vessels and U.S. shores. The proposed amendment curred at these meetings. In introducing the new legis­ consequently (increase) taxable in­ would affect Article X, Section 13 The committee then recom­ lation, much of which had already comes," he noted. of the Union constitution. The mended that the proposed consti­ been introduced before the 89th Among other important mari­ amendment stipulates that "the tutional amendments be submitted Congress and on some of which time issues he brought up at the followine officers upon their elec­ to the membership for a secret bal­ hearings have already been held, Maritime Trades Department leg­ tion to office shall, during the term lot referendum. Garmatz urged a "highest priority" islative luncheon. Representative of their office, be delegates to all The balloting will be conducted label for their enactment. "The Garmatz expressed criticism of conventions of the Seafarers In­ at all constitutional ports from 760-page record of those hear­ the Fast Development Logistic ternational Union of North Amer­ January 16th through January 27, ings," he declared, "is enough to Ship Program proposed last year ica in the following order of pri­ 1967. make anyone wonder how, in the by the Defense Department. The Two more Seafarers have ority: President; Eexecutive Vicepassed the U.S. Coast Guard President; Vice-President in examinations and have been is­ charge of contracts and contract Alerts Public of Maritime Plight sued their engineer's licenses aft­ enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; er attending the training school Vice-President in charge of the jointly sponsored by the SIU and Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in District 2 of the Marine Engi­ charge of the Gulf Coast; VicePresident in charge of the Lakes neers Beneficial Association. A and Inland Waters; Headqu?rters total of 115 Seafarers have now Representatives, with priority to received engineer's licenses as a WASHINGTON—The Maritime Trade Department has published the first edition of a new those with the greatest seniority result of the joint program. as a full book union member; Port monthly magazine, "Maritime." The 32-page digest-type publication is aimed at the development The SIU men who passed their Agents, with priority to those with of greater public awareness of the plight of the nation's merchant fleet. Coast Guard examinations this seniority as a full book union The new MTD magazine will week and were licensed as engi­ member, and patrolman, with pri­ go to some 60,000 government, program, and invest reasonable Hall described the 1966 battle as neers were Eraser Fait, who re­ ority to those with the greatest labor, industry and civic leaders sums to rebuild and revitalize our a "defensive fight," adding that ceived his Third Assistant Engi­ seniority as a full book union across the country as part of an merchant marine," or else to doom "in 1967 we intend to move on neer's license and Kenneth Sanmember. expanded program of MTD activi­ U.S. merchant shipping "to a cer­ the offensive." ford, who received his Second As­ The first issue of the new maga­ sistant Engineer's license. In addition, amendments to ties. This expansion program in­ tain death." Commenting on assessments of zine also includes analyses of mari­ Article XIV, Section 3 of the cludes regular weekly legislative constitution and Article XII, Sec­ meetings to coordinate activity on the outlook for the maritime in­ time prospects in 1967 by such tion 1 have been proposed. legislative bills of interest to the dustry in 1967, as represented in Congressional leaders as House Under the proposed amend­ MTD and its affiliates; weekly articles in the new magazine by Minority Leader Gerald Ford ment to Article XIV, Section 3 meetings to provide a forum for both labor and management. Hall (R-Mich.) and House Merchant would read as follows: "As soon the exchange of ideas between noted that there is widespread Marine Committee Chairman Ed­ as the President is advised as to maritime labor, management and agreement on two legislative goals ward Garmatz (D-Md.), and vari­ the date and duly authorized num- government representatives; and —passage by the 90th Congress of ous spokesmen for the shipping her of delegates to the Convention monthly seminars to permit in- legislation making the Maritime and shipbuilding industries. The Maritime Trade Depart­ of the Seafarers International Un- depth discussion of topics of vi­ Administration an independent agency and approval of a "realis­ ment was established over 20 years ion of North America, he shall tal concern to the industry. communicate such facts to the Much of the first issue of "Mari­ tic national budget" to permit a ago by a small group of unions af­ Fait Sanford Port Agent of each port, together time" is given over to detailed as­ significant increase in the amount filiated with the AFL. Today, the Fait, 46, has been sailing with with recommendations as to gen­ sessments of the outlook for the of U.S. waterborne foreign com­ 34 national and international merce carried by U.S.-flag ships unions affiliated with the MTD the SIU since 1955, serving in the erally applicable rules for the elec­ maritime industry in 1967. tion of officers, FOR THOSE In a column in the first issue, and to support construction in have over 5.5 million members engine department. A native of DELEGATES THAT MAY BE SIU President Paul Hall, who is U.S. yards of "an adequate num­ employed in maritime, in the Massachusetts, Fait joined the SIU REOIRED IN ADDITION TO also President of the MTD, ber of vessels to achieve this pur­ transportation field, and in related in the port of Boston. PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE warned that • the United States pose." Sanford, 41, has sailed with the industries. These affiliates repre­ X, SECTION 13." (Amended por­ faces a "fateful choice" in 1967 Noting that in 1966 maritime sent a broad cross-section of the SIU as FOWT since joining the tion in capital letters.) on the nation's future as a mari­ labor, joined by segments of man­ trade union movement, including Union in 1947 in the port of Bal­ agement, succeeded to block the almost 22,000 local, regional and timore. A native of Texas, San­ The proposed amendments to time power. Article XII, Section 1 of the con­ The choice, Hall said, is either inclusion of MARAD in the new district organizations throughout ford now makes his home in Lou­ isiana. stitution which deals with qualifi- to "develop a reasonable national Department of Transportation, the United States and Canada. Seafarers Begia Secret Balloting On Constitational Amendments \ Two Additional SIU Men Receive Engineer Ratings Publication of New Magazine 'Maritime' Is Part of Expanded MTD Action Program /') ji' ijv\ 2^' V, ,/ ITU V| �Page Four January 20, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG To Prevent Collisions at Harbor Approaches Ports of New York, Philadelphia Getting Ship Traffir Safety Lanes The Atlantic Coast Seafarers and all trade unionists should keep a close eye on the activities of the 90th Congress, for the recent election added a signifi­ cant number of anti-labor spokesmen to the ranks of Congress who represent a threat to the security of a number of liberal programs al­ ready in motion and to the innovation of newly-needed ones. The method of making your ^ views known on various issues, by ship R/V Bertha Ann as an AB writing to a Congressman or a but had to leave due to his wife's Senator, is not new. But it's as im­ illness. John is now waiting for portant and effective a method of the first opportunity on the board. Norfolk communication today as it was many years ago. Norfolk has enjoyed fine port activity lately with 2 payoffs, 2 New York William McMuny of Fort sign-ons and 5 ships in transit. The Worth, Texas who last sailed on outlook is also bright. Oldtimer Sea Land's Ponce, is currently at Charles V. Majette, who's been the upgrading school in New York SIU for 28 years, recently paid eager to raise himself from wiper's off the Commander as bos'n, en­ rating to FOW. He's hoping to joyed a fine Christmas on the sail back soon to Viet Nam, where beach, and is looking forward to he's already been on two previous shipping again soon. Another vetoccasions. Joe Arsenault was by ran, 23-year-man Joseph R. Rob­ the hall, eager to take any job so ertson, was by the hall recently. he can start to pay off his new His last ship was the Globe Car­ rier, on which he sailed FWT. He too is ready to go after enjoying a shoreside Christmas. And Joseph E. Woolford, 15 years with the SIU, is registered now in Norfolk and ready to ship out at any time. Joe's last vessel was the Globe Ex­ plorer, as AB. WASHINGTON—To reduce the dangers of collision in the heavily congested waters leading to major U.S. harbors, the Coast Guard has established the nation's first peacetime ocean sea lanes for water-borne commerce entering and leaving the ports of New York and Philadelphia.. Studies are presently underr studies. buffer zone similar to the center way to establish similar sea The new Sea Lane system con­ dividing strip on major highways. lanes for the ports of Boston, sists basically of the establishment Three two-way lanes have been Norfolk and Miami. Studies of of two-way shipping lanes leading approved for the port of New San Francisco are already com­ to the entrance of major harbors. York. A circle with a radius of plete and other West Coast ports Inbound and outbound traffic will seven miles is to be established are being considered for further be separated by a defined safety around the Ambrose Light Station at the entrance to the harbor. The approved Sea Lanes will fan out from the outer edge of the circle. One lane, for the use of North Atlantic traffic, will extend due east to the Nantucket Lightship. A second will run southeasterly for South America, Africa and by Frank Orozak, West Coast Representative West Indies trade, and a third The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will be asked next week will go due south for Atlantic to approve a resolution requesting that the Port of San Francisco be coastal shipping. turned over to the city. A Board spokesman, as quoted in the press, The inbound and outbound cor­ maintains that the Port Authority should retain control of the port; ridors of each lane will taper that areas not needed for shipping should be leased to private develop­ from a maximum width of 5 miles, ers; and that money thus earned ^ to a minimum of 1 mile at the should be used to expand the ship­ iced in transit this period were Ambrose Light entrance circle. ping facilities. The city supervisors the Columbia, Steel Worker, San The dividing safety buffer zones feel that if the City of San Fran­ Juan and Marymar. Seafarers C. Roberts and Ch-'ries will taper from 3 miles to 1 mile cisco takes over the port from the over the same distance. State of California, many long- W. Little both sailed as ABs A similar arrangement, involv­ overdue port improvement pro­ aboard the Selma Victory, headed ing two lanes, is being established grams will be made possible. T^ey for the Far East. Roberts and leading to the entrance of Dela­ charee that under the present ar­ Little both plan to sail steadily ware Bay, gateway to the port of rangement the port hasn't pro­ during the coming months to make Philadelphia. Flaherty Woolford up for the sizeable dents placed gressed since 1902. The use of the new safety traf­ home in Georgia, where he lives I attended a membership meet­ in their wallets by the Holiday fic lanes is expected to reduce the with his wife. Joe last shipped on Season. An oldtimer also heading ing of the SIUNA—affiliated In­ danger of collisions between the the President Adams as an OS but ternational Petroleum Workers, for the Vietnam area is Seafarer more than 25,000 vessels entering left her NFFD in Okinawa. Now James R. Fagen, who landed the along with the United Union's Co­ and leaving the port of New York FFD, Joe's eager to go. John Mcchief steward's slot aboard the ordinating Committee in Rich­ each year. Two such collisions Namee spent 6 months on the mond last week. About 2,000 Brigham Victory. which brought the problem to na­ beach tending his ailing mother. Wilmington members came out to hear the tional attention were the Andrea John's last ship was the President Union's Coordinating Committee Shipping is booming in this port Doria-Stockholm crash and the Garfield and he's ready to take give its presentation of conditions with plenty of jobs for all ratings Shalom-Stolt Dagali collision, both another run. that exist between Standard Oil in all departments. The present of which resulted in heavy loss Boston and the Unions' Committee. The outlook assures continued heavy of life. membership voted to reject Stand­ shipping for some time to come. Shipping was slow for a while The new system is scheduled to but it should improve this period. ard Oil's latest offer. During the last period we paid go into effect in April for New Twenty-year veteran of the off the Iberville, Canton Victory, York and March for Philadelphia. SIU John Flaherty is ready to Steel Seafarer, Seatrain Texas and Although the Coast Guard has ship after signing off the Com­ Albion Victory. The Albion laid the authority to establish such mander as AB and spending some up for repairs right after payoff. routes and to recommend their use holiday time with his family. John Charlie Kath, a 25-year SIU under a regulation adopted by the Fancutt, 23 years an SIU member, veteran, received his first pension International Safety of Life at Sea last shipped on the Hercules Vic­ check during the Holidays. Char­ Convention, it does not have the tory as an AB. He too was home lie admits that after 25 years of regular sailing at FOWT he'll need authority to enforce compliance. for a while but is now holding the time to adjust to a life on the Foreign and domestic operators hall down for the first job to hit beach, but he's eager to try. All are being requested to direct the the boards. And John Rubery, a his old friends here wish him the masters of their ships to utilize solid quarter-of-a-century SIU Roberts Kath card carrier, last took the research best and hope to see him in the the approved routes. Negotiations are continuing be­ hall regularly. tween the C-H Refinery and the Ray Austria, a 20-year SIU vet­ SIU Christmas on the Lakes SIUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers eran. was recently beached by the Local 1, Crockett, California, with USPHS. Keeping busy on the an expiration date of February 1st beach shouldn't be difficult for on the old agreement. The Sugar Ray however, his many friends Workers Union and the SIUNA note, because he has a 3-year-old will present a fact-finding report son—and that's enough to keep to management which calls for anybody busy. joint employee-employer contribu­ Seattle tions to the Health and Welfare Shipping has been excellent in Fund, pensions and other benefits. the port of Seattle during the past San Francisco period and promises to remain Shipping has beeii very active brisk for some time. During this this period and is likely to remain period we paid off the Anchorage, so in the Bay area, especially for Manhattan, Oberlin Victory, ABs, electricians, oilers, FWTs, Steel Vendor and Seattle. Signcooks and bakers. ons included the Lucile BloomPayoffs this period included the field, Margaret Brown, Steel Rov­ San Francisco, Mankato Victory, er and Anchorage. Serviced in Andrew Jackson, Belgium Victory, transit were the Pennmar, Seattle Bessmer Vicloiy, Bowling Green, and Anchorage. Lynn Victory, Transnorthem, Seafarer Pasquale DiNino is Seafrain Texas, Steel Traveler, taking a short break on the beach Brigham Victory and Selma Vic- here after making his first trip on Great Lakes Seafarer Robert Ullom, his wife, and daughter Debbie, toiy. his new AB endorsement. He says enjoyed festive SIU Christmas Dinner with fellow Great Lakes Sea­ Signing on were the Andrew his only regret is that he did not farers and their families at the Hostess Restaurant in Frankfort, Jackso^ American Pride, Lynn actively seek to upgrade himself Michigan. Completo dinner with all the fixings and plenty of good Victory and Bowling Green. Serv­ sooner. fellowship made it a Christmas to remember for everyone present. The Pacific Coast ^ 'V/•i by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atiantic Coast Area i Philadelphia Shipping's been just fair in Philly but nonetheless we've had the pleasure of seeing a lot of old friends about the hall. Kenneth Peden is registered to go. Ken is seeking another Viet Nam run in the engine department, similar to his last haul aboard the Cuba Vlctory. Frank O'Koorian spent the holidays at home and is ready to go again on another run in the steward dept. William Pussinsky enters his 16th year as a seafarer. ( Rep. Fogarty, 53, House Veteran, in Capital Representative John E. Fogarty (D-R.L), a long-time friend of seamen and a staunch supporter of progressive health legislation, succumbed to a heart attack in his Washington office just hours be­ fore the 90th Congress was to open. Representative Fogarty would have been 54 in March. In a telegram to his widow, Mrs. Louise Fogarty, at their home in Harmony, R. 1., AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany expressed his 'deep sense of sadness" at Fogarty's death. "I had known him from his ear­ liest days in Washington and had long admired his work which did so much to build America's health standards," Meany wired. "He was a credit to the trade union movement, to the Congress and to his country." Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Education and Welfare of the House Appropria­ tions Committee and a long-stand­ ing member of the Bricklayers Union—serving as President of Local 1 at the age of 23—Fogarty was first elected to Congress at the age of 27. During World War II he enlisted in the Seabees and served on Guarm He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Fogarty and by a daughter, Mary. A (' 4 I r? �January 20, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire U.S. Merchant Ship Construction Called 'Inadequate' Term 'Boycott' Originatod In 19th Century Novel I NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.—For organized labor the word "boy­ cott" has a deeply personal meaning—a call to stand by other workers in their times of trouble by refusing to give economic support to enemies of the labor movement. Yet, relatively few know the meaning of the word and almost each generation of working men and women must rediscover for itself how it got its start. "Captain Boycott," written by Philip Rooney, an Irish author, takes the reader back to the 19th century. It was a time when absentee English landlords demanded fantastic rents from their impoverished farmer tenants in Ireland and turned them out of their homes when the rents were not paid. Specifically, the story involves Captain Charles Boycott, a rackrent agent for the Earl of Erne who, more out of stupidity than viciousness, refused to accept the reasonable rents that were offered him and evicted his tenants. In reply, the embattled Irish farm workers isolated Captain Boycott in a way not only to hurt him economically, but to show their utmost contempt for him. "No man would save the Captain's crops," wrote Rooney. "No one would drive his cart, the smith would not shoe his horses, the laundress would not wash for him, the grocer would not supply him with goods, the postman would not deliver his letters." The device that the farmers used grew out of the advice of Charles Stewart Parnell, the great Irish patriot, who had denounced men who took over farms from which others had been evicted. Such a man, he said, in words that still burn, should be left severely alone "by putting him into a moral Coventry, by isolating him from his kind as if he were a leper of old." Captain Boycott did dare to face the isolation that had been placed upon him. But he failed. He imported laborers. He guarded them with British cavalry and infantry and constabularly. But he could not face forever the "detestation" of the Irish farm workers. In the end he was forced to return to England, defeated and ruined. Behind him he left only the memory of his name, "a dreaded word" in the English language. U.S. Shipbuilders Hopeful for 1967, But Cargo Vessel Orders Still Lag United States shipbuilding and ship repair yards are looking forward to a somewhat better year in 1967 than previously, with the exception of one important area—a continuing inadequate volume of new orders for American-flag merchant vessels. In a year-end statement, Ed­ on 25 C-4 type troopships that war capital expenditures for plant win M. Hood, president of the are scheduled to be turned over improvements such as construc­ Shipbuilders Council of Amer­ by the Government to ship oper­ tion of additional shipbuilding ica, noted that only 19 merchant ators for conversion into merchant ways, rearrangement of existing ships of 1,000 gross tons and over vessels at an estimated cost of facilities to achieve more efficient had been ordered from American over $3 million each. materials flow, and installation of shipyards during 1966, and the Among the brighter aspects of the most advanced material han­ 1967 picture looked no better, 1967 U.S. shipbuilding. Hood dling and steel fabricating equip­ "whereas three or four times that points to an expected peak in post­ ment. number are needed to deal with the preponderance of overaged vessels in the United States mer­ chant marine." Noting growing unrest among the nation's legislators over the state of the U.S. merchant marine. Hood said that there are strong indications that if the Adminis­ by Fred Farnen,Secretery-T.''easurer,Great Lakes tration fails to come forward with a policy and program to deal with After more than four years, the SIU Transportation Services and the acumulated merchant marine Allied Workers has won it's fight to represent the Checker Cab deficiencies, "the new Congress drivers in Detroit. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review will take the initiative." an appeal by the Checker Cab Company and, therefore, the com­ Any corrective action that may pany must abide by the decision of the lower courts and the Na­ result from Congressional action would not have much effect during tional Labor Relations Board that time about two years ago in an 1967 however, he noted, because the SIU has the right to represent attempt to provide adequate inof lengthy budgetary processes the drivers. This is indeed a grati­ hospital facilities for our men in fying victory for us and one that and appropriation procedures. the area. Because the Chicago Ma­ The bright side of the shipbuild­ was worth waiting for. The com­ rine Hospital provides only out­ ing and ship repair picture for pany tried every trick in the book patient services, we entered into 1967 is made up mainly of a rec­ to discourage our efforts. We start­ an arrangement with the V.A. fa­ ord peacetime volume of naval ed our organizing drive back in cility on Huron Street. This how­ construction, a high level of sched­ 1961 and went through three rep­ ever has proved inadequate to uled ship conversion and altera­ resentation elections and all kinds meet the needs of GLD seamen. tion, and planned modifications of legal challenges before the Su­ We intend to confer with the in the Polaris submarine fleet. He preme Court decision. Johnny AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ pointed out however that the Po­ Weaver, secretary-treasurer of Lo­ partment in Washington for a co­ laris program must await final de­ cal 10 SIU, is now laying the ordinated effort to bring about velopment of the new Poseidon groundwork for forthcoming bar­ an adequate hospitalization system missile, which is slated to replace gaining. through which our members will The Ben Calvin is now on the the Polaris missile and make mod­ be assured improved care in the ifications necessary in the Polaris winter run plying between Detroit Chicago area. submarines. This finalization of and Toledo, hauling coal to the Cleveland the Poseidon missile may not power plant at Great Lakes Steel. Several SIU oldtimers are work­ come this year. Quite a few of the boys who Regarding ship conversion and ing on this boat—including John usually spend the winter here have alteration, private shipyards ex­ Rottaris, Johnnie Stevens and Joe headed for the Coast to get a pect to start work during this year "The Shaver" Salisbury. The Cal­ trip in before the next season vin is expected to operate until rolls around up here. Others, like the latter part of February. The Jim Kepperley and James Kissick, shipping outlook looks promising are working on the river in the for the coming year. However, shifting crews unloading the stor­ some observers predict that ship­ age grain ships in this area. Most ping will decline somewhat later of the other members are taking in the year. advantage of their time off by go­ The St. Lawrence Seaway broke ing to the SIU Clinic and getting all existing tonnage records in their health cards to avoid the The SIU Inland Boatmen Un­ 1966. Joseph H. McCann, Admin­ Spring rush. We advise all our ion's strike against three port of istrator of the St. Lawrence Sea­ other members in this area to do Baltimore tugboat companies has way Development Corporation, the same. passed the 100-day mark with said the estimated 49.2 million tons that moved through the Sea­ Buffalo negotiations still deadlocked. way this past season was the "first With the close of the shipping The State of Maryland is From the time that the United States were formed, the American time in our eight year history we season, the port of Buffalo is now threatening to invoke a state , people have been proud of their nautical heritage. During the colonial have exceeded the original esti­ era, most English ships were built in America, and during the nine­ statute requiring a third or netural mate." McCann called the 1966 recruiting men for the 1967 sea­ teenth century the U.S. was a foremost, if not the foremost maritime party to enter and settle the dis­ performance "about a break even son. We are presently keeping a record of those who wish to sail in pute. nation. the Spring and will begin to get A telegram sent to the governor- prospect" and indicated it did Recent years have seen a revival of a popular interest in all things elect, the attorney general of nothing to alter the touchy toll them going in the middle of Feb­ nautical. To the delight of small craft builders and often to the dismay Maryland and the mayor of Balti­ question or the Seaway's mounting ruary. of the Coast Guard—Americans took to the water. More and more more read, in part: "It has long debt. Alpena Americans are still becoming Sunday sailors. Chicago been the concept of this country With the end of the shipping Not everybody has the means, or the inclination, to go to the sea that contract disputes, such as the In the port of Chicago the season here, we can truly say this in ships. However, at least now everybody can look nautical. existing dispute between the SlU- McKee Sons, of Boland SS Co., has been one of our geratest ship­ The nautical look in clothing, especially for the weaker sex, has IBU and Curtis Bay Towing Co., the Chicago Trader and W. E. ping seasons ever. Our annual been gaining momentum during the past few seasons. Bell bottom Baker-Whiteley Towing Co. and Fitzgerald, both are of Gartland slacks and pea jackets are becoming a common sight these days. the Baltimore Towage and Light­ SS Co. laid up and are in the Christmas Dinner was held De­ So, it was perhaps inevitable that the Seafarer look has spread from erage Co., be solved by the parties American Shipyard until the begin- cember 23, 1966, at the Grove ningning of the '67 season. The Restaurant with 87 members and the girl's to man's faithful friend, the dog. A recent ad for a doggie pursuant to the private process of sailor suit really captures the salty tang of the sea. "For boys, the bell free collective bargaining. Con­ Mckee Sons and Chicago Trader their families present. We have a bottom look, for girls, a pleated skirt." gress . . . has seen fit to make this are in for'annual repairs but the few of the old standbys coming Unbelievable as it may sound, sailor suits are being sold—for $18.50 a matter of national policy. . . . W. E. Fitzgerald, surprisingly, be- into the hall for their daily game ng over 60 years old, is in for a of cards or just to chat a while. —to fit "girl and boy doggies." The exclusive wool coveijngs from Organized labor in the State of We would like to take this oppor­ Dog Toggery collections feature white belts and anchor-and-star trim. Maryland is unalterably opposed bow thruster addition. tunity to wish everyone a prosper­ Regarding USPHS facilities in And there is more to be had for another $6: "And completing the to improper interference by the ous and happy New Year. outfit, our tiny sailor cap with elastic chin strap." the Chicago area, we spent much State " Latest Doggie FashionSailor Suits Featuring His & Hers'Ensembles SlU Boatmen Continue Strike In Baltimere �I' Page Six SEAFARERS LOG DISPATCHERS REPORT Atlantic, Gulf A Inlond Waters District December 31, 1966 to January 13, 1967 Question: When you come to an SIU hall to ship out how do you spend your time while waiting for the shipping call? Herwood Walters: I like to meet my friends, get together for a chat or a game of cards, and talk about some of the voyages we made together. You can always meet new friends at the hall. I like to attend the membership meetings, so I can keep up with the progress of the SIU. Eugene McCaiiley: I do a lot of reading in the hall. It's my hob­ by. Right now I'm reading science fiction. I like mys­ tery novels and science fiction both. I see a lot of magazines, too. My favorite is the Saturday Evening Post. I like to play cards too. Mostly, I play gin rummy. No, I don't play poker. APL Launches ffrst of five New Seamasters PASCAGOULA, Miss. — The first in a series of five hieh-speed cargo liners for SIU Pacific Dis­ trict-contracted American Presi­ dent Lines has been launched at the Ingalls Shipyard here. The 572-foot vessel is named the Presi­ dent Van Buren. The new series of ships, desig­ nated the Seamaster class by the company, will represent a total investment of $68 million. The President Van Buren, which was 70 percent completed at the time of launching, is slated for delivery in July. Construction on the vessel began in January of 1966. The keels of three sisterships have already been laid—the Presi­ dents Grant, Taft and Johnson. The fifth vessel, to be called the President Fillmore, will be begun soon on the ways vacated by the Van Buren. AV. , <*• f, '• f Among a number of new and progressive design features an­ nounced by the company as being included in the new vessels is the first commerical cargo vessel use of high-tensile, low-alloy steel throughout. Each vessel will have a triple hatch arrangement and . increased cargo handling gear at each hold. The gear will have a cargo lift capacity of 70 tons. The new Seamaster class will have a total capacity of 845,000 cubic feet, including refrigerated space. The holds will also accom­ modate 143 containers 20 feet long and eight feet high. The President Van Buren is slated to join APL's AtlanticStrait service, from East and West Coast ports to Southeast Asia. However, the vessel will also be adaptable to other routes, such as transpacific and round-the-world. Victor I>oca: I like to look up old shipmates and talk about old times. I usually find some guys I've sailed with. I like to relax and watch television. I also try to keep up with the union and make sure I'm fully inform­ ed about all the things I need to know. Danny Butts, Jr.: I like to read and I find a pretty good selection in the Union's li­ brary. I prefer science fiction. I watch television and I attend the mem­ bership meeting when held. Also, I usually run into some old friends and we get together for a chat. James Oehlenslagen I like to go to the Port O'Call and have a drink. The bar­ tender there is one of the best in my opinion. It has a nice atmosphere and I can meet some old friends. We can always shoot the breeze about our voyages together. A1 Whltmcr: Some old buddy I haven't seen in years usually pops up and we have a drink and renew old acquaint­ ances. I like to keep up with union news and make sure I'm up to date on all the benefits and other business. Correction DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B CIsssC 2 2 1 68 24 32 7 2 2 6 10 22 15 12 12 8 9 8 3 2 2 19 7 1 -48 15 3 13 6 17 19 34 11 30 48 36 9 19 14 158 166 264 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 2 18 77 275 18 36 76 1 23 39 5 18 9 23 27 109 101 171 100 170 4 48 12 66 79 4 458 1053 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B 4 4 1 3 2 41 31 47 42 44 4 3 2 9 7 8 15 15 21 9 6 5 8 5 7 9 12 2 5 2 1 2 2 3 1 13 8 17 3 17 26 10 35 36 34 26 10 32 30 14 31 8 5 8 11 39 17 68 41 28 8 22 7 20 24' 173 202 246 200 208 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 6 206 87 30 5 3 65 19 15 6 5 11 1 55 20 80 115 70 95 10 20 49 10 75 10 690 381 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Class A Class B Boston 5 1 New York 62 33 Philadelphia 11 6 Baltimore 14 11 Norfolk 4 5 Jacksonville 9 5 Tampa 4 4 Mobile 18 12 24 New Orleans 40 Houston 42 35 19 20 Wilmington San Francisco .... 31 31 Seattle 31 12 Totals 209 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York ....... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 3 1 70 13 9 3 13 7 3 3 3 6 6 3 25 7 40 29 ... 15 14 10 4 30 12 6 15 108 242 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 5 2 12 50 35 1 5 1 15 5 25 7 7 5 7 10 4 2 2 1 20 2 1 10 15 25 8 15 7 10 20 5 65 25 2 15 10 5 201 180 81 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 6 26 150 30 12 38 1 20 27 7 10 10 2 20 74 85 150 60 95 19 5 7 45 30 5 297 580 Jobless Rate for Next 12 Months Expected to Show No Improvement WASHINGTON—The government's job experts looking out across 1967 see no improvement ahead in the unemployment situation. The jobless rate will edge upward and average 3.9 or 4 Due to an unfortunate er­ percent, predicted Arthur M. Ross, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ror, Seafarer Jessie W. PuckUnemployment averaged 3.9 ^ the "have nots." ett was listed in the Final De­ lack these things. And there cer­ percent in 1966, falling to 3.7 partures column of the De­ "We are closer to full employ­ tainly is not full employment for percent in three months of the ment than we have been for many the Spanish-speaking, for Negroes, cember 23, 1966, issue of the year. years," he said. "We do have full for the unskilled, and other LOG. In actuality, Brother "We see a level situation in employment for the majorities, groups, he added. In fact, Ross Puckett is in excellent health 1967," Ross said at a press confer­ who have adequate training, ex­ pointed out, the 7.6 percent job­ and is living in retirement at ence. As the commissioner drew perience, connections and educa­ less rate for Negroes in December his home in Baltimore with the picture, the job record for tion." 1966 was unimproved from a year 1966 and the outlook for 1967 But, he said, there certainly is earlier. The jobless rate for white aid of his SIU pension. was a matter of the "haves" and not full employment for those who workers fell from 3.7 percent a year ago to 3.3 percent in Decem­ ber. Ross asserted that over the long run, an annual increase of 4.5 per­ cent in the gross national product —or the total output of goods and services—would be necessary to sustain full employment. He said a rise in the jobless rate in 1967 to 4.25 or 4.5 percent would represent "a deterioration" of the job situation. Ross's comments came with a jobs report for December which also included a brief review of 1966. The December report listed a seasonally adjusted jobless rate of 3.8 percent, up a shade from November's 3.7 percent. This was within the 3.7 to 4.0 percent range Artist's drawing shows the President Van Buren, first of 5 new Seamaster class cargoliners being built for 1966 and compared to 4.1 per­ for SIU Pacific District-contracted American President Lines. Following delivery in July, the Van cent for December 1965. Buren is expected to join APL's service between the U.S. West Coast and Southeast Asia. Her The unemployed totaled 2.7 sisterships, all slated for launching during 1967, will be called the Grant, Taft, Johnson and Fillmore. million in December. �m Janaaiy 20, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven i -K>'- . • T'/;' s *.f-« V - w,.- S:':' r; Vi U.S. Labor Department ••''4 Government's Trojan Horse In The Trade Union Movement i •" • •;,; -'V: : ;:ite " _' a' > • • Sr' r'>ym , ::'-m A V. t. iv MERICA today is approaching a major dilemma, one which requires the attention and awareness of all segments of our society. At what point does a strong, central government—^which in large measure is essential to uniform social progress for all of its citizenry—get carried away by its might, and begin to assume the character of a super-state with unlimited power? Right now, the proposed merger of the Departments of Commerce and Labor into a super-department—the Department of Business and Labor— as announced by the President in his State of the Union message on January 10, 1967, raises some serious questions. Since its inception in 1913, the Department of Labor has supposedly had as its purpose the protection of the interests of the working people of this country. The proposed development of a Department of Business and Labor, the details of which have not been made public, certainly points to the elimi­ nation of the existing apparatus to protect the interests of American workers. Even at best, the Department of Labor did not fully serve the purpose for which it was established, so the rise of a new super-department in which the specialized role of the Labor Department would be submerged is loaded with dangers. Does the super-department mean increased power for the Federal govern­ ment and its agencies to interfere and meddle in the affairs of those within its jurisdiction for whatever objectives they may have? Does the trend toward bigness in government signify a corresponding diminution of the rights and safeguards for the individual citizen under our existing form of government? These and similar questions readily pose themselves as matters requiring careful consideration at all levels of our society. There is in our nation today a growing concern over the increasing abuse of due process and the callous disregard for fundamental rights and fair play toward individuals on the part of the Federal government. There are definite signs that the obligation to uphold our traditional concept of democratic government is in many areas -being replaced by a determination to use the broad powers of the Federal government in punitive expeditions that ignore basic safeguards against the invasion of privacy, against entrap­ ment, double jeopardy and other once-inviolable rights. t Restraints on the abuse of power by Federal agencies in pursuing and harass­ ing individual citizens are getting fuzzy indeed, and no section of our society seeps to be immune. '•'ertainly the American labor movement has not been spared the pain of this Federal addiction to the uncurbed use of its power. There are many cases in point. Some have been openly discussed; others, for many reasons, are only the subject of sub rosa comments and complaints. The National Maritime Union has recently pointed to its experience with Federal agencies. The NMU has just been named a defendant in a Depart­ ment of Labor proceeding. ^ The NMU has publicly charged that this proceeding is the result of its criticism of other agencies of the Federal government and key government officers, including members of the Cabinet. Significantly, the American labor movement called public attention to its rising concern over super-sleuthing and meddling in internal union affairs by Federal agencies, especially by the Labor Department, nearly two years ago. On May 20, 1965, a special subcommittee of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, which was named to study the administration of the Landrum-Griffin Act, reported its findings. The following day, on May 21, 1965, "The New York Times" reported that AFL-CIO President George Meany "said that the Council believed the in­ vestigatory policies of the Labor Department went 'far beyond' the require­ ments of the law. " Tn some cases, they amount to witch-hunting and harassment of unions and the way they do their business', he declared." The "Times" story continued: "The practices to which he objected, Mr. Meany said, are these: • "Investigations of unions against which no complaints have been filed. • "Investigations of complaints have not been confined to the subject of the complaints, but 'go fishing through the entire union structure' to try to uncover union violations . . ." The Landrum-Griffin Act is in itself bad. What is worse is the cover it provides for the Labor Department to walk into unions on fishing expeditions, to fabricate cases against unions in behalf of other agencies which lack lawful authority to do so on their own. It is this condition that makes of the Labor Department a Trojan Horse which the Federal government can at will roll into the union movement. Perhaps a classic example of this type of government harassment and un­ warranted use of Federal power is the experience of the SlU and several of its members in a recent case. This particular case, inspired and directed by the Labor Department, extended over a four-year period, and was finally abandoned by the Federal government because its punitive expedition was frustrated in ^e courts. In light of the trend toward super-government and the unbridled harassment of men and organizations by Federal agencies, we think the story of this experience of the SlU and its members is worth telling. We believe it merits telling because it details the types of harassment and flagrant abuse of Federal power that can affect not only the labor movement, but all Americans, everywhere. In® Scuffle yuftianHurt day night when were assaulted hy 312 W. 2nd St. Edward R W. 2nd St. was Mary's Hospit^ lance where a lacerated hp His companion, didn't tawf about 8 p.m. incident hap^^d during a cuy^^i to St. ^ufor released, corlett. made. This is how it all began. This is the story from a Duluth newspaper in 1962 which was read several days later by a Labor Department investigator at his office in Minneapolis, and led to four years of persecution as described on the following pages. �•Vv £„ ifek- tii^ Page Eight January 20, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG IKE trial in Duluth on the indictments chargLan ifum-Griffin violations began on May 20, 1964, and was concluded on June 7, 1964. . During tfie ourse of the trial. Government witnesses frequen ly changed testimony they had given before the Fee jfal grand jury. Witnesses said they had been ^"blillied" by Government attorneys and charged^ at they had been "intimidated" and threatened es5 they testified against the SIU defendants. On various xcasions, efforts were made by the U.S. attorneys to introduce a completely unrelated labor dispute m the Great Lakes, which had in­ volved the ^ejfarers International Union of Can­ ada. HE case inspired and directed by tlie Labor Department had its beginnings in an article which appeared in a Duluth, Minnesota newspaper on October 2, 1962, a few days after Under Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz was sworn in as Secretary of the Department. The article, which described an incident at the SIU hall in Duluth on October 1, 1962, was seen several days later by Chris Pederson, a Labor I Duhilhian Hurt in Sll) Scuffle Department investigator whose office was located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident at the SIU hall in Duluth involved a fight between several SIU members, which had been reported to the local police by the SIU Port Agent. Although the Labor Department was not involved and no complaint had been filed with the Department, Pederson thereupon went to Duluth, and began a series of meetings and discussions with Charles Corlett and Edward Jameros, two of the men involved in the incident at the SIU hall which had been reported in the newspaper. The result of his visit was that four SIU men were indicted by a Federal grand jury in Minneapolis on July 17, 1963. The four men were Donald Bensman, Waher Chipman, Lawrence Rice and Kevin Ryan. The indictments, involving more than 20 counts, charged the men with various violations of the Landrum-Griffin Act, alleging a conspiracy to deprive union members of their rights and also alleging coercion and intimidation. After months of investigations and interrogations of large numbers of SIU representatives, and the issuance of subpoenas to SIU representatives and members all over the country, a trial was set for Federal District Court in Duluth on May 20, 1964. Page Nine SEAFARERS LOG THI TBIAL l#DUUirH THE LABOR DEPARTMENT FABRICATES A CASE Ottlnth Trlbon* 10/2/6Z January 20, 1967 tAot a .aHe reason \ Yverc Sid-; U.S-\ : •union'" itet\ \dis«'ilMs as tnem^^, \ure "onion \lo P«r«cisin8 \Gt^^,Hin Mto^frl«=^if/onWn danis snV^iWts at attvons , -iv <aii. toe' rw toiv 2! ^ Intimidation Claimed by Vlj|H:ness Says He Feared Jail _ Significant was a comment by U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Foley during the trial (Transcript, Page 1536), when he said: ". . . We seek not compas­ sion, not forgiveness and not mercy..." Later, Foley also stated (Transcript, Page 1545): "Well, I don't know much about this busi­ ness except the Department of Justice drew up the indictment and they seemed to think it was a pretty good idea." By the time the.trial neared its conclusion, only 20 counts of the original indictment remained, sev­ eral having been withdrawn in pre-trial conferences , and also during ther trial itself. On Friday, June 5, 1964, the case went to the jury. WWSIWMMMM •• 't -. -t? ri On ^9 , ' r'- Accused ' The jurors returned with their verdict on Sun­ day afternoon, June 7. -r Two of the four men were acquitted by the jury on all counts, while the other two, Chipman and Rice, were convicted on one count each out of the more than 20 counts in the original 1963 indictment. Attorneys for the defendants immediately filed an appeal. . V-'¥i r. Go^ Testimony On Brawl Clianqed Labor Department investigator Describes His Role ffow Labor Department investigator Chris Pederson instigated the indictments is best told in his own words. This is Pederson's complete testimony on June 3, 1964, in which he described his activities in Duluth during the trial in Federal District Court. It is reprinted verbatim from the trial transcript on Pages 1487 through 1498: CHRIS PEDERSON, having been first duly sworn, was examined and testified as follows; DIRECT EXAMINATION r 1, % t MR. FOLEY: May I have a moment, your Honor? THE COURT: Yes. By Mr. Abramson: 0 Your name is Chis Pederson, is that right? A That's right. Q And, Mr. Pederson, what is your occupation? A I am a compliance officer with— Q Speak up, please. A Compliance officer with the office of Labor Management, Welfare, Pension Reports of the United States Department of Labor. Q How long have you been so employed? A Four and a half years. Q And, generally, what are your duties, Mr. Pederson? A Well, we investigate violations of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. Q Is that commonly known as the LandrumGriffin Bill? A Yes. Q Or Act? A Yes, it is. Q What else? A In addition to that we provide assistance to unions in the preparation of the reports that are required. Q Now, what's your education? A I completed four years of -college. Q Where was that? A Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. Q Where had you been assigned during the course of your duties with the Department of Labor? A Well, I've been with—I was previously em­ ployed by Wage and Hour also of the Department of La^r for three and a half years, but since going with this organization I was in Minneapolis from November, 1959, until April of 1963, at which time I was transferred to Washington, D.C., and-T was in Washington until I was reassigned to Minneapolis approximately three weeks ago. Q And have your duties been consistent or have they been the same in the four and a half years you have been connected with the Department of Lab<»in this capacity? . A Well, my duties were different when I was in Washington. Q I understand. A Than they have been in the field. Q But in Minneapolis while you have been as­ signed to the Minneapolis office, your duties have generally been investigative in relation to the Landrum-Griffin Bill, is that right? A Yes. Q Now, directing your attention to October of 1962, I think you have indicated that in that course of time you were assigned to the Minneapolis office, is that right? A Yes. Q Did you have occasion to investigate an in­ cident which took place October 1, 1962, here in Duluth in the SIU hall? A Yes, J did. Q And would you describe how that investigation got under way? A Well, I saw a copy of the Duluth paper for October 2, 1962. I think I saw it about October 4th, and in that newspaper was a short article which mentioned that there had been— MR. WEINBERG: Just a rninute. I object to any reference to the substance of a newspaper article. I assume the question called, it being initiated by some formal act. MR. ABRAMSON: Your Honor, we withdraw that question. By Mr. Abramson: Q How was it you happened to see a newsp.>per report of an incident up here, is that common practice for the Department of Labor to survey the news­ papers? A We subscribe to the Duluth paper, yes, for information which would pertain to the, law that we administer. Q Is that what initiated this investigation of Octo­ ber 1 St event? MR. WEINBERG: Just a minute, if the Court please, unless counsel is attempting to bring out that a newspaper article can instigate, and using the word instigate in the legal sense of the word, an investiga­ tion by government agencies, this would be entirely hearsay and incompetent, irrelevant, immaterial. THE COURT: Sustained. I suppose he can tell how he happened to come up here to check into this matter. By Mr. Abramson: 0 Well, what course was your investigation? What ^ 1.' course did it take then subsequent to what you have : T| indicated? MR. MILLER: Your Honor, I am going to object" to that question because it is so indefinite. There is no time, what he is investigating, no subject here that he is pointing out. I object to it. MR. ABRAMSON: Perhaps, your Honor, if the reporter will read back your remarks and he can take that as the question and answer that question. (The Court's statement was read as follows: "I suppose he can tell how he happened to come-"' up here to check into this matter.") By Mr. Abramson: Q Can you answer that, Mr. Pederson? A Well, I have to mention— • MR. MILLER: Well, your Honor, I believe the . record, would you direct the court stenographer to continue the reading of the question? THE COURT: Read the rest, Mr. Reporter. THE REPORTER: After the court's statement was the following: "By Mr. Abramson: "QUESTION: Well, what course was your investi- / gation? What course did it take then subsequent to what you have indicated?" THE COURT: We don't want you reciting any- ' thing from the press, the newspaper. We gather, you came up here in connection with some duties 6f j your office, that's what we are searching for. ^ THE WITNESS: Yes. MR. FOLEY: One moment, sir. THE COURT: Then after that Mr. Miller made an objection. Now, we won't have him reciting any-" thing from the press, Mr. Miller, it's just whatever ^#55 he came up to perform, his duties in connection with the United States Government by whom he is em- ^ ployed. " MR. MILLER: All right, your Honor. ^ ; THE COURT: Do you have that in mind; have you? 1l,r THE WITNESS: Well, in the performance of my duties I came to Duluth on October 9, 1962. By Mr. Abramson: ^ Q What did you then do when you got to Duluth in relation to this event on October 9? A I called Ed Jameros on the telephone, and 1. said I was from the Department of Labor and I would like to come over and talk to him. Q What next happened? A Then .1 called at his home and asked him about— Q Well, here, you went to the home of Mr.' Jameros, did you? A Yes. Q You can answer that yes or no. Did you have a discussion with him about the events of October 1, 1962? A Yes. Q And after your discussion with him, what did you next do? A Then I went over to see Mr. Corlett. Q Now, what day was this you talked to Mr. Corlett? A This was the next day. This was October 10. Q Where did you go see him? A At his home. Q And were you admitted in the home, I take it? A Yes. Q Who-else was there when you got there? A His wife was also there. Q About what time of day was it? A Probably between eleven a.m. and one p.m., somewhere in there. Q Did you identify yourself to him and his wife as an investigator for the Department of Labor? A Yes, I did. Q And did you show to them any credentials that you had? A Yes, I did. Q Did you then have a discussion with Mr. Corlett relative to the events of October 1, 1962? A Yes, I did. Yes. Q And as best you can recall, would you relate what you said to him and what he said to you? MR. HANSON: Your Honor, I object to that ques­ tion, it's hearsay, no proper foundation for impeach­ ment in examination of Mr. Corlett. Mr. Corlett has testified his best recollection and he has said that there was a lot of leading questions presented to him at various times, and I submit that just like Mrs. Corlett, there was a lot of the matters that Mr. Corlett may have stated on various occasions that were done on the basis of hearsay, not his own knowledge. THE COURT: This man may testify to what- he said in connection with the matters referred to as an employee or officer of the Department of Labor of the United States. So the objection to that extent will be overruled. By Mr. Abramson: Q Go right ahead. A Well, I asked Mr. Corlett about what had oc­ curred at the union hall on October 1, 1962, and he told— Q Would you speak up, please, Mr. Pederson? A This conversation took approximately one hour and a number of things were discussed. He mentioned that he and Mr. Jameros had gone to the union hall, and while there a fight had resulted. He told me that "P -'-W the trouble stemmed from the questioning of the activities of some of the union officials, and he also mentioned that there was a problem because he had . filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. By Mr. Abramson: Q Keep going. What next? And keep your voice up, please, so we can hear you. A Well, is there any particular phase? Q Well, did you ask him who he had been in­ volved in a fight with? A Yes. Q What did he tell you? A He told, me that he had been in a fight with a person he did not identify. He said that Mr. Jameros had also been assaulted, and he described this man as being six foot four, 280 pounds, but he did not give the man's name. He also indicated that a friend of his, Mr. Chipman, was present, but he stated that Mr. Chipinan did not engage in any fight. Q Did you have any further conversation with him? A He said that after the fight he had talked with Mr. Bensman and Mr. Bensman had suggested that he withdraw his complaint with the National Labor Relation Board. He said that he planned on doing so. And his wife was present and she-indicated that she was opposed to his withdrawing this complaint. She said that he should act like a man, something to that effect, and should not back down. MR. WEINBERG: Now, if , the Court please, we are now getting hearsay on top of hearsay, and it is objected to. THE COURT: What's the motion now? MR. WEINBERG: Move the answer be stricken. THE COURT: That part may be stricken. By Mr. Abramson: Q Did Mr. Corlett say anything further that you recall? A Well, Mr. Corlett said that, to his wife, that— MR. WEINBERG: I object to the discussion be­ tween a third person who happens to be the wife and an interview ffiat this man has been having with the witness which we still claim is hearsay as far as the defendents are concerned. THE COURT: Sustained. By Mr. Abramson: Q What did he say to you, not to the wife now, what did he say to you relative to anything further? A He said to me that he did not want to say anything because he was afraid. However, if I could obtain a permit for him to carry a gun so that he could feel that he would have protection, then he would be willing to tell me in detail the occurrences that took place on October 1. Q What did you next do then? A Then I contacted Tom Naylor, the County Attorney, to see if he had the authority to grant permission to carry a gun, and he referred me to the municipal authorities, and I contacted Inspector Barber of the Police Department, and he said that he had— MR. WEINBERG: Just a moment. I object to any conversation as hearsay. THE COURT: Sustained. By Mr. Abramson: Q Did you get a permit to have him carry a gun? A No. Q Did you later advise Mr. Corlett of this? A Yes. Q On what date was it, do you recall what date it was you advised Mr. Corlett you couldn't get him permission to carry a gun? MR. WEINBERG: That last part of the question assumes a fact that hasn't been testified. The answer was no permit— THE COURT: Divide your question, Mr. Abram­ son. MR. FOLEY: May we withdraw that question, your Honor? By Mr. Abramson: Q When did you advise Mr. Corlett that you could not obtain permission— MR. WEINBERG: Objection, that last part— By Mr. Abramson: Q Or did not obtain permission .for this, to have him carry a gun, that is? A I talked to him on October 10, as I said, in the late morning or early afternoon, and then I went and contacted these other officials, and I am not certain if I re-contacted him late that afternoon or early the next morning, which would be October 11. Q But the latest would be the next morning, the 11th? A Yes. Yes. MR. ABRAMSON: That's it. Thank you. Your witness. Counsel. MR. COURTNEY: May we have a moment for a huddle? THE COURT: Yes. MR. WEINBERG: As a result of the huddle, the signal is that there will be no cross examination. MR. FOLEY: I might point out for the record, your Honor, that I later gave to counsel a report made as a result of Mr. Pederson's investigation if they desire to look at that before this witness is released. MR. WEINBERG: We have no interest in it. MR. ABRAMSON: Thank you very much. (Witness excused.) �- J-< • I^age Ten SEAFARERS LOG Jannarjr 20, 1967 Union files Protest with Wirtz Court Appetris Win New Trio! Shortly after the trial and conviction of the two SIU men, SIUNA President Paul Hall formally complained to Labor Secretary Wirtz regarding the role of Labor Department investigator Pederson in the entire Duluth matter. In his letter on June 19, 1964, Hall called for censure of Pederson and disavowal by the Department of Pederson's role in the case. Several weeks later, on July 31, 1964, Secretary Wirtz answered Hall's letter, saying that Pederson had "acted appropriately" and that his censure was "unwarranted." Meanwhile, attorneys for the two men who had been convicted, filed motions for new trials on August 11, 1964. Judge Donovan deferred sen­ tence pending a hearing on the re­ quests. On October 5, 1964, motions for new trials were denied, and on Decem­ ber 16, 1964, sentence was passed, with Chipman given an 18-month sentence and Rice a year and a day. Appeals were thereupon filed on be­ half of the two men. Fourteen months later, on February 28, 1966, the U.S. Clourt of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, in St. Louis, Mis­ souri, reversed the decision of the District Court. The Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for the two men. Excerpts from Hall's Letter To labor Secretary Wirtz: "... Mr. Pederson testified during the course of this pro­ ceeding as a government witness (copies of which testimony are appended hereto). . . . Mr. Pederson testified that after having read this article, he proceeded on October 9, 1962 to Duluth, Minnesota and arranged a meeting with two indi­ viduals alleged to have been parties to that incident. ... It should be noted that both of these individuals subsequently became cwmplainants in the criminal proceeding referred to above. _ _ "According to Mr. Pederson, Mr. Corlett advised him that he was having difficulties because of his having filed unfair labor practice charges involving the Union with the National Labor Relations Board. That a fight had occurred at the Duluth hall, as a result of his filing, in which both he and Jameros were involved. Mr. Corlett, he testified, at some point during the discussion, told him that he was afraid to discuss the matter any further. Mr. Corlett indicated that if he, Mr. Pederson, could obtain a gun permit for him, he would be willing to give Mr. Pederson further details with respect to the October 1, 1962 occurrence. In this connection it is most strange that Mr. Corlett, himself, unequivocally denied having made such a request of Mr. Pedersen (See. FN below). . . . This International Union's complaint with respect to Mr. Pederson's conduct is obvious. To begin with, contrary to the express provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, Mr. Pederson took it upon himself to conduct an investigation, without complaint, of a matter obviously arising under Title I of that Act. Title VI, Section 601 (a), provides that the Secretary of Labor shall have the power, when he believes it is necessary, to determine whether persons have violated or are about to violate any provisions of said Act but specifically excepts violations of Title I and amendments thereto. As noted, Mr. Pederson's investigation was occasioned not by any written complaint under those titles of the Act under which you and your Department have authority (i.e.. Titles II, III, IV, etc.) and it is apparent that the matter in which he involved himself in could not in any way be connected with such sections of the Act. His intervention in this matter can only be described as officious meddling, unrelated to his statutory duties, and we are sure, contrary to the rules and regulations of your De­ partment. •>-> ; > sa j#' ; mm 4k .»• I I f , . I. ;; _ Son •:'(] ' Of tht ! TwoOf8lUI^»« 0^1 Duluth Plea Dgh^, Minn., C i I /I ^'"onTenn, , 7 U. 5. Attorney Warns of Long Trial U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Foley, the prosecutor in the 1964 Duluth trial, reacted to the U.S. Court of Appeals' reversal of the District Court conviction on April 8, 1966, in a letter to the attorney representing the two SIU men for whom a new trial had been ordered. The text of his letter is as follows: If V |k4 ' • |il|l|a^, * "J |L.., / Re: Lawrence Rice and Walter Chipman V. United States . "Further, in the course of this unwarranted, improper and illegal investigation, Mr. Pederson placed himself beyond the pale of his investigatory function by volunteering his services to Mr. Corlett in trying to obtain a gun permit for the latter. This activity certainly was not in connection wih his duties, was uncalled for, and designed only to insure Mr. Corlett's cooperation in the investigation. This misconduct compounded itself when Mr. Pederson was requested to testify with respect to these activities in connection with the above criminal indictment. . . . Mr. Pederson's testimony had a substantial effect in coloring and weighting the evidence therein and in part resulted in a guilty verdict with respect to two of the defendants on one count. "It should be noted that of twenty counts of criminal activity in the indictment, the four involved defendants were found in­ nocent on eighteen of the counts. Two of the individuals were found guilty of the formation of a conspiracy to obstruct these complainants, but were not found guilty of any act arising from such conspiracy. In that connection, Mr. Peder­ son's testimony as to his activities relating to the state of mind of the complainants added a necessary link in the chain of circumstantial evidence relating to the conviction. Regard­ less of the substance of Mr. Pederson's testimony, the very authority of the position with which your Department has clothed him created a false impression in the minds of the jury and his testimony was given substantial coverage in the Duluth newspapers. . . . ". . . Mr. Pederson exercised extreme bad judgment in con­ nection with this entire affair and deserves ultimate censure. "It is my belief that your Department will not condone or be party to this activity and will take those steps necessary to remedy such practices by its agents and representatives." Dear Mr. Hall: Your letter of June 19, 1964, calling for censure of Mr. Chris Pederson, a Compliance Officer with the Office of Labor-Management and Welfare-Pension Reports of this De­ partment, has been carefully reviewed. We appreciate your bringing this matter to our attention and have investigated it fully. We believe that this investigation makes it clear that Mr. Pederson acted appropriately in discharging his duties in connection with the event referred to in your letter. Let me assure you that this Department is most concerned when allegations of misconduct on the part of employees are made, but I am convinced from the information available to me that censure of Mr. Pederson is unwarranted. ^Seamen Retrial Dear Mr. Courtney: You are to be commended for your temporary victory in the Court of Appeals. Mr. Abramson and 1 both agree that the Court erred in some small respects but that we would not file a petition for certiorari, although we are satisfied that it would undoubtedly be granted. I wish to underscore the fact that I think your victory is temporary for the reason that we are preparing to try Mr. 3ud Mr. Chipman at the May calendar in Duluth. I believe that the gravity of the offense and the weight of the evidence warrants a retrail. The Court implicitly agreed that the evidence was sufficient to support a conviction. Accordingly, I look forward to seeing you and A1 Weinberg and our eastern counterparts over a period of several weeks beginning late in May. As you know, 1 am in no hurry when 1 try a lawsuit and because of some additional information which has come to my attention, the next trial could last longer than the ^ vi Except for the fact that 1 am disappointed, 1 realize that you gentlemen should be commended for an excellent trial and an excellent appeal. You made your record during the trial for your appeal victory and I congratulate you. Unquestionably the great care and pains that you took during the trial to protect your record and to establish your {>redicate for the successful appeal bore fruit—so far. Very truly yours, MILES W. LORD United States Attorney [Signed] Patrick J. Foley By: PATRICK J. FOLEY Assistant United States Attorney I . Government Withdraws Case But the new trial never tcx)k place. Despite his letter warning that a new trial "could last longer than the last one" and his statement that he now had "some additional information" for the new trial "beginning late in May," Foley withdrew his case and moved for disihissal. Foley's withdrawal of the case obviously reflected the fact that he had never had a case in the first place. On May 17, 1966, Judge Donovan issued an order dismissing the indict­ ments. * : • <• * * Thus, the end was written to these four years of unwarranted, painful and costly trial and tribulation—this was the end after four long years of hardship, suffering, public humiliation and expense for four union men, their wives, children and families.. « « Only the highlights in this case hove been touched in this presentation. There ore many other important aspects and factors involved in this matter, not only the perversion of the Labor Department's function—which allows it to serve as a Trojan Horse in the trade union movement on behalf of other agencies of the Federal Government. To fully understand the significance of this cose and its implications, an examination in depth is required. We believe such an examination is essential, in the interests of safeguard­ ing the rights of individuals against the abuses of governmental power. We believe that matters of this nature can only be explored properly by the Congress of the United States. For this reason, we are immediately submitting the facts of this case and other pertinent information to the appropriate committees of the Congress. •-m.- Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO I i.! U ~ -,v -< : / ' ! �•fil January 20, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Federal Legislation Needed To Combat Air Pollution \k m I v' II ii^ |!f.> WASHINGTON—^The battle against air pollution can only be won by a federal law "with teeth in it," an AFL-CIO spokesmen declarec today in a network radio interview. The causes and effects of air pollution cannot be contained within state boundaries, said AFL-CIO Legislative Representative James F, Doherty, and "any realistic approach to this problem would have to be nationwide." "Research has shown that air is located in sheds, somewhat similar to the way that water is located in sheds," Doherty pointed out, anc they ."may cover several states. If you are going to deal with the pollutants in a particular airshed, you have to have some kind of re­ gional approach." For that reason, "the federal government has the major role, in the sense that it has the major responsibility," he asserted, and it "can't relegate this responsibility to 50 different (state) regulatory agencies. Doherty's statements came as he was questioned by reporters on Labor News Conference, a weekly public affairs feature on the Mutual Broad­ casting System. Knowledge about the causes and effects of air pollution and how to control it is incomplete, he said, so "the important thing in the field of air pollution is money for research and development." Doherty suggested that the $186 million Congress authorized last year to combat the problem is not a "significant amount—especially in view of the problem" that exists. He noted that Sen. Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me.) has announced he will hold hearings on air pollution problems in some of the major cities during the 90th Congress. These, he said, should provide a solid basis for new legislation. He predicted that Congress would provide the kind of federal authority that is needed. "Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, you breathe," he said, nothing further that the Air Pollution Control Act of 1966 passed by unanimous vote in the Senate. Reporters questioning Doherty on Labor News Conference were Orr Kelly of the Washington Evening Star and James Millstone of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. WASHINGTON—^The National Right to Work Committee has an interim legislative program it would like Congress to adopt while working towards a long-range goal of a federal law abolishing the union shop. That goal, the committee observed in a press release, "may still be several years away." Meanwhile, it would like Congress to pass laws: • Ending the tax exemption on unions that have union shop agreements. • Prohibiting a union shop unless a state passes a law specifically permitting it. At present, federal law allows workers and employers to negotiate a union shop except where prohibited by state law. • Repealing the union shop authorization Congress wrote into the Railway Labor Act in 1951. • Amending the National Labor Relations Act to abolish the requirement that unions chosen by a majority of workers bargain for all workers in the bargaining unit. Under the "work" committee's plan, a union would represent only its own members. "Labor Looks at the 89th Con­ gress," a 92-page AFL-CIO legis­ lative report covering the first and second sessions, is now available for distribution. The pamphlet, prepared by the federation's Dept. of Legislation, records the step-bystep action on major bills of inter­ est to labor. Single copies are free; additional copies are 15 cents each or $13.50 for 100. Listed as Pub­ lication No. 77H, it can be ordered from the Pamphlet Division, AFLCIO Department of Publications, 815 16th St., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20006. <I> E ? President George Meany has in­ formed all affiliates that the AFLCIO has endorsed the 1967 March of Dimes campaign and urged co­ operation with the drive through labor's community services pro­ gram. "We are aware that the March of Dimes is concerned with the research, care and rehabilita­ tion of children with birth de­ fects," Meany said. "Our support will help the March of Dimes carry on its work." ^ A portable pension program for 50,000 members of the Retail Clerks in the supermarket, drug store and discount chain fields has been negotiated by nine Southern California locals. Key trustees of M the $50.4 million food pension fund have approved the program. The plan is considered the first of its kind in the retail field. It skirts "reciprocity" of pensions and in­ stead, permits workers with quali­ fied service time to transfer pen­ sion credits if they change jobs within the three funds. To qualify, a worker must serve at least five consecutive years under one of the existing plans and at least 10 years in all. The food pension fund, established in 1957, now has about 1,500 pensioners. The drug fund has $6.5 million on hand and 380 pensioners. The general sales pen­ sion trust, created a couple of years ago, has a fund of $250,000. Five AFL-CIO unions and the Metal Trades Department have endorsed a training project under which 1,200 unemployed persons will be given instruction as pro­ duction workers in metal plants. The project will cost about $700,000 and w'!! be undertaken by the American Metal Stamping Asso­ ciation, Under Secretary of Labor John F. Henning said in making the. announcement. Approval of the plan has been voiced by the Sheet Metal Workers, Internation­ al Brotherhood of Electrical Work­ ers, Machinists, Auto Workers and Steelworkers. Page Eleven Fallout! • The Pall Over The Nation To breathe or not to breathe, that is the question in many areas of the country. A recent report on the level of air pollution in New York City disclosed the fact that the city has one of the most deadly air pollution levels of any American metropolis. Another study, financed by the (Jnited States Public Health Service and released on January 11, revealed that New York City's borough of Staten Island has a higher death rate from respiratory cancer in its northern section than in its most southerly. Scientists concluded that this is partly due to air pol­ lution produced in New Jersey. Sulfur dioxide, a highly poisonous gas, is dangerously present in New York as it is in other metropolitan areas. Carbon monoxide too is present to such an extraordinary de- gree in some areas that it effects the very mental processes of those people, exposed. It is said by some that if the standards of the Food and Drug Administration were ap­ plied to New York City air, the air would not be permitted to be shipped through interstate commerce . . . All of these grotesque facts emerging from one scientific study after another point to one thing: The need exists for state and federal controls to wipe out these atmospheric threats to life. Devices that could clean the air already exist. Those sources, parti­ cularly industry, who are responsible for pollution must adopt the use of these de­ vices—if necessary, under stringent laws meting out harsh penalties for failure to do so. Another Good Reason Alan S. Boyd, head of the new Depart­ ment of Transportation, keeps giving the best reasons possible why it was imperative that the Maritime Administration not be included under his jurisdiction and should instead be set up as an independent agency. Testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee looking into the fitness of his nomination to head the new cabinet-level transportation department, Boyd suggested that American ship operators be allowed to purchase their equipment (ships) whereever they can find it in the world without being, as he puts it, "captives of the shipbuilding market" in this country. He suggests that the resulting "competi­ tion" from foreign shipyards would bring about price reductions in American yards and American operators would soon return to their native land with their ship orders. He does not consider that foreign yards can maintain their present "competitive prices" because of a combination of substandard wages and massive governmental aid and/or support. Experience has taught us that in a modem economy reduced production costs result from increased volume. To make American shipyards more competitive with foreign yards the "build American" requirements should not be eliminated but should be en­ forced more stringently. In addition, the amounts of U.S. commerce reserved for American-flag ships, built in U.S. yards and manned by American seamen should be in­ creased by law and those laws should be strictly enforced. �Page TWelve January 20, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG AnthLabor Forces Seen Rallying For Concerted Campaign in 1967 WASHINGTON—Collective bargaining and the right of free trade unions to operate in our society are expected to face serious tests in the upcoming 90th Congress. Traditional anti-labor groups are already hard at work laying the groundwork for legislation, viewing 1967 as the most prom­ They had no such complaints Work Week—^The Farm Bu­ ising year in two decades for when Eisenhower appointees dom­ reau would make it illegal to estab­ restricting the trade union move­ inated the board. lish a shorter work-week "by ment. Far more sensational and head­ either legislative action or laborThe U.S. Chamber of Com­ line-catching are proposals in the management negotiations." merce, the National Association area of national emergency strikes. Farm Workers—^The Farm Bu­ of Manufacturers, the National What many liberal and labor reau would also make it a crime Farm Bureau Federation and the representatives fear is that once for farm workers to strike during National Right to Work Com­ the issue is open, anti-labor mem­ "critical" production or harvest­ mittee all have their own plans. bers of Congress could have a ing periods and also would set up They have their friends in Con­ field-day. Following are some of roadblocks to collective bargain­ gress, too, such as Senator Robert the other recommendations that ing by farm workers. Griffin (R., Mich.), co-author of are being advanced and which Recognition—Several anti-labor the Landrum-Griffin Act, and labor may well have to grapple groups are urging legislation Senator Carol Curtis (R., Nebr.) with during the 90th Congress. which would make it illegal for an who has long sought to curb or­ Anti-Trust Laws—^This would employer to recognize a union on ganized labor in the political edu­ place unions under the anti-trust the basis of a "card count" but cation held. laws of the nation in which the would require that the issue be The Chamber of Commerce is age-old and discredited conspiracy decided by a secret ballot. not only making proposals but it theory would be revived. One pro­ Union Discipline—^This would has assigned a staffer, Walter posal along this line, by the Farm remove from the union the right Winco, to report on the activities Bureau, would make it a con­ to strengthen its effectiveness by of the labor movement. spiracy for unions to secure wage preventing unions from taking any Wineo has prepared a three- increases "in excess of the gain in action against members who vio­ part series for the Chamber's offi­ productivity." late established union rules and cial magazine. The Nation's Busi­ Political Education—^This plan procedures. ness, entitled "What To Do When would extend the Taft-Hartley The Department of Labor esti­ the Union Knocks." This is de­ Act and Federal Corrupt Practice mates that approximately 3.1 mil­ signed to help the employer fight Act so that it would be illegal for lion workers will be involved in unions. unions to spend union treasury contract renewals in 1967. If any A prime target of Wineo's arti­ funds in Federal, state or local of these negotiations result in a cles is the National Labor Rela­ activities even for such citizenship dispute, anti-labor forces are ex­ tions Board. programs as registration drives pected to exploit it for the ulti­ Working on the same theme is and getting out the vote. mate impact on public opinion. Griffin, who has now won a sixThey are seeking to develop a Free Speech—^Their concern is year term in the Senate. not free speech for workers, but form of hysteria which was He has announced that one of employers. The Taft-Hartley Act reached in 1947 when Taft-Hart­ the first things he will do when gives an employer great latitude to ley was passed and in 1959 when Congress opens in January is to express his opinions on unions Landrum-Griffin became law. reintroduce legislation calling for and union leaders in strong, even On the other hand, the major­ the abolishment of NLRB. He intemperate language, as long as ity of the Senate is still considered wants the function of the board his words do not in themselves pro-labor and labor's friends in shifted to a 15-man labor court. contain threats of "reprisal or the House have a solid base. But Both Griffin and the Chamber force or promise of benefit." Anti­ labor knows that in a hysterical claim that NLRB rulings have, union groups say this restricts the atmosphere almost anything can too often, been against business. freedom of employers. happen. YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Highest fees for credit are those charged by licensed small loan companies. The people who pay them are those who can least afford high rates—often people already with debt troubles or medical bills. The rates are fixed by various state laws at 2 to 3Viper cent a month—the equivalent of true annual interest of 24 to 42 per cent. Most typical is 3 per cent a month on loans ranging from $150 to $300 in different states. For example, in Illino-" the borrower pays 3 per cent a month on the first $150 of a loan, 2 on the next $150, and 1 between $300 and $800. In Michi­ gan, the rate is VA per cent to $300, and 1 VA from $300 to $1000. As though such rates were not high enough, some states permit the higher rate to continue on the lower part of the loan while the borrower's payments first pay off that part bearing the lowest interest rate. Thus, in Michigan, if a man borrows $600 from a loan company, his payments first go towards the $300 bearing interest at VA per cent, while the interest continues at 2'/2 per cent on the bottom $300. The justification usually given for the high rates on small loans is an obsolete study dating back in 1907 by the Russell Sage Foundation. It recom­ mended enactment of small-loan laws to make loans available to people who had little security or collateral and who might otherwise be forced to go to loan sharks. One of several fallacies is that such borrowers lack collateral. Tlie fact is, the loan companies usually do seek collateral. In Akron, for example, "although many small-loan company advertisements speak of 'signature' loans, all those visited wanted security such as a car or furniture," Ronald Karg reported in a survey for the United Rubber Workers Union. Loan companies have been campaigning at state capitals with noticeable success to increase the amounts they are permitted to lend. In general they recently have traded a small reduction on the initial part of a loan for the privilege of raising the maxi­ mums they can lend to—for example—$1000 in Michigan instead of $500; $1000 in Connecticut from $600; $1000 in Indiana from $500; $800 in West Virginia from $300, and so on. The new maxi­ mums themselves contradict the old argument used to justify high rates, that these are "small" loans. Small-loan companies maintain active lobbies at state capitals in addition to their national associations which are fighting the "truth in lending" bill. In one recent instance they were charged with be­ ing a little too active, and in an illegal way. A Super­ ior Court jury in Massachusetts convicted three loan companies, six public relations employees and. an executive vice-president, on charges that they at­ tempted in 1962-63, to bribe two members of the State Regulatory Board to forestall a proposed rate reduction. The rate reduction was never made. The previous year the Board had increased the maximum loan limit from $1500 to $3000—one of the highest maximums permitted in any state. (According to the New York Times,) the companies convicted were Beneficial Loan Corporation, Household Finance and Liberty Loan Corporation. Ironically, one of the public relations men is a member of a committee of lenders and retailers work­ ing with community agencies to develop financial counseling services for over-extended debtors. The Gulf Coast \ by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area The 4,500 members of Avondale Shipyards, Inc., will have an op­ portunity to vote for union representation on January 26. The National Labor Relations Board will conduct the election as agreed upon by Avondale and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, AFL-CIO. The union began its member­ go when the right billet comes ship drive over three years ago. along. Seafarer John S. (Red) By the early part of 1965 the un­ Burke liked his job as jjeward on ion had a membership of approxi­ the Wingless Victory and was pre­ mately 1,000 working at the pared to stay for another trip but Avondale yard. According to a she laid up and Red is now scout­ union complaint, it was about at ing the board to find a replace­ ment equally as enjoyable as his this time that Avondale began a program of harassment against last ticket. employees with union affiliation. It's short runs for Seafarer Em­ The NLRB has ordered reinstated met Mayo. His last ship was the with back pay those persons who Fortaleza. Mayo makes his home had been hred because of union in Mobile with his sister. When affiliation. the Claiborne laid up for repairs, The NLRB also required the Sam Henry lost a happy home company to pledge they would not awav from home. Sam has sailed interrogate employees because of in the steward department out of union activity or to threaten em- the Gulf for over twenty years and n'oyees with loss of jobs if they says he feels he has twenty left. joined the union. Houston New Orleans B. Owens, a deck veteran of Seafarer Augustin Diaz, last on many years, is just off the Montthe Canton Victory, is among pelier Victory with an NFFD. those Seafarers crowding the hall Meanwhile W. T. Baker, also a during the post-holiday rush to d"ck man with plenty of experi­ ship out. Diaz, who ships as oiler, ence, is looking for a ship that's makes his home in Tampa, Flor­ a good feeder, headed for a forida. Any cook's job looks good to eien port. P. T, Martin. Martin last sailed on the H. C. Blake. AB Clay Thomas is looking at the big board waiting for a chance to grab a ship going to Viet Nam. Thomas sailed on the Loma Vic­ tory before settling on the beach for a holiday r.;st. Fred (Sam) Morris is looking for a long haul to the Far East. Sam's last billet Six newly compiled maps of the was as messman on the Steel Age. seabed surrounding the Aleutian He is now registered in steward Islands of Alaska show a jagged department group three and is and tumbled area of mile-high ready and willing to ship out. mountains, two-mile-deep, 12Third Cook Charles E. Colston mile-wide canyons and vast flat is around the hall waiting for an­ other cook's job running south. areas that suddenly soar to dizzy­ Colston's last trip was on the Del ing heights only to fall as quickly Campo on which he served as to new low points—all unseen and previously unnoted beneath the sea. This new insight into the form of the North Pacific and Bering Sea is the result of 20 years of study recently compiled and map­ ped by the Environmental Science Service Administration, Coast and Geodetic Survey. The maps cover an area of about 400,000 square statute miles of seabed in a region prone to violent and frequent earthquake activity. Foster Among the new discoveries are third cook. Nothing special, says a 6,500-foot peak and a sub­ William J. Smith, just anything merged mountain ridge rising moving. 4,260 feet above the sea floor. In addition to revealing new dis­ Mobile coveries, the recent data helped Last on the American Victory, locate long-known bottom features deck man Mark B. Hairleson has with pinpoint accuracy. Among finished his holiday stay on the beach and is now looking to the these are the immense Aleutian shipping board with interest. Hair­ Trench, which has a depth of over leson makes his home in Warren- 25,000 feet; Murray Canyon, 12 ton, Florida, and has been a mem­ miles wide and almost three miles ber of the union since its incep­ deep; Adak Canyon, eight miles tion. Back after a three month wide and more than two miles trip to India, Seafarer Floron Fos­ deep; Bowers Ridge—a submerged ter has left the Globe Process to mountain range extending about spend some time with his wife and 300 miles, which rises from flat family. Foster makes his hime in areas more than two miles deep to Mobile and has shipped in the within only 390 feet below sea deck department from Gulf ports level. Greater knowledge of this un­ for over twenty years. Electrician T. L. Moss spent six dersea zone will aid in understand­ months on the Alcoa Commander ing earthquake activity in the area, but is now spending his time on and may prove valuable to physi­ the beach with his family in Mo­ cal and biological scientists, geobile. He is registered in group one physicists and commercial fisher­ engine department and is ready to men. ', . Var/eif Undersea Landscape Foand Near Akatians �im IK Jannarjr 20, 1967 express Thanks for Pension Hike T^fheEdltfHr: \ I have received my check and I want to thank you and the union for all you have done for me. I wish you and the SIU, as well as my former ship­ mates, a happy new year. Sam Knuckles Noriina, N. C 4> To The Editor: May I express my sincere thanks to my union brothers for making it possible to increase my pension check. My appreciation to all of you. May the very best come to all my brothers and officials who have helped in every way. Charlies Gtddstein j To The Editwr: I have received your letter of Dec. 9, some two weeks ago, letting me know that at the meeting of Dec. 7, the trustees unanimously agreed to increase my pension payment from the present $150 per month to $175 per month. This is a very generous pen­ sion and I want to say thanks for your letter. I further want to express my gratitude for such I a generous pension, to the adI ministrators, trustees and all the I officials of the SIU, a great i union. Cari Lmsson ,/ I'S^ he k lli< LET' To The Editor SiU Welfare Plan Comes In Handy To The Editor: i ; ; j I would like you to know-4 have received.my Seafarer's Welfare Fund check. It is v/ith heartfelt gratitude that I wish to say many, many thanks for your comfort and assistance to both of us in the past. Thank you for your kind offer of advice in helping with personal affairs and again many thanks and may God bless you. , Sincerely, Mrs. fobn Moran J>aytona Beach, FlaV Cites Air Pollution As Urhan Menace T6 TTie Edlitor; I occasion recently to take a flight from New York City to Houston. The plane took off and as she lifted to a height bf just one thousand feet she was already penetrating a thick srhog or haze which completely clouded visibility, despite the |fact that is was really a clear ' lay, as f later discovered. I ;6uld .see filthy air hanging like death shro'td over Manhattan [sland. • • , All this may seem remarkable >ut I haven't said anything yet: ess than five minutes out of New York City, visibility from the plane was unlimited! Obvi­ ously air pollution is a bit out of control. How soon before :there"is;i:ifer'mbre^^ is just air?. • SEAFARERS LOG fas Finest Pension Plan To The Editor: The retroactive nature of the increase in pension payments was duly appreciated. The future increase is also appreciated and, while the ob­ servation might be made that the increase merely brings par­ ity with the pension payments of other maritime unions, as an oldtimer and a pensioner of SIU, I'd like to point out that this is the only instance of par­ ity these other unions have with the Seafarers Pension Plan, as in every other detail regarding benefits we are far superior in every respect and have been all along the line. The Seafarers for years have had the finest pension coverage in the maritime industry. The Seafarers were the innovators of such a plan for taking care of their old-time membership and were doing so before any other maritime union even thought about doing so. In fact, the pension coverage of other marltime unions is only of recent vintage in comparison with the SIU and even at this late date the benefits meted out to their old-time membership in no way compares to the generous na­ ture of Seafarer Pension Bene­ fits, and no old-time member of -these unions is accorded the swell treatment from all hands in his capacity of retaining full membership and privilege upon retirement. There are still only two methods of transportation around these parts—a rj^e on the gravy train as an SII^ member, and that nickel ride on the Staten Island ferry, both very enjoy­ able tours, } Thanks for all the good read­ ing during the past year. Aloiig with Playboy Magazine, the Log is my favorite material. The reference to Playbov is not due to senility; it is youthful exuberance sparked by continu­ ing association with the Sea­ farers. Smooth sailing. Art Lonias To The Editor: My many thanks and appre­ ciation for the permanent in­ crease of pension payments and all the monthly checks of the year 1966, received always on time. May I wish you the best of health and strength for the New Year, and may God bless you. -I;; Frank B. Vortkamf Lauds Fight By SIU Tugmen To The Editon For the past three months I've been following Baltimore's tugboat strike through the pages of The Log. The Inland Boat­ men Union's major demand, for 24-hour notice before layoff, seems more than a reasonable one. How the men have en­ dured under the present primi­ tive hiring fashion is beyond me. The Baltimore tugboat strike is undoubtedly creating difficulties fjpr Baltimore ship­ pers. But the tugboat owners clearly created diffivultiesi for the workmen for many years. Strikes, especially long ones .such as this, are never easy to endure. I'm sure the Baltimore . tugboat men, with right on their K—.strength to do so. George Brositan Page Thirteen Overseas Video Fare Includes Hopalong Cassidy in Arabic "TV is great on coastwise ships, but not much good on vessels bound for foreign ports." This was the opinion of several Seafarers interviewed in the New York hall recently by the LOG. Most of the Seafarers asked indicated that as far as television during trans-oceanic trips was concerned, they could take it or leave it. than we are," explained one man. Watching foreign programs in Seafarers that have shipped "Their programs are sent out on the few places where reception is on coastwise ships that had TV, different wave lengths," adother possible is interesting at first, but however, thought it was a real said. the novelty soon wears off, most boon. "It's really nice to watch In some European ports, the Seafarers who had shared this ex­ it at night, when there's nothing picture comes through, but not the perience agreed. Many of the else to do," one Seafarer told the sound. Brother Landry had this programs are American produc­ Log. Seafarer Jack Farrand ex­ experience in Holland. Most of tions, dubbed in the local lan­ plained to the Log that ships with the Seafarers asked agreed that it guage. Watching these familiar TV sets can get reception only isn't much fun watching European programs dubbed in strange lan­ within 100 miles of land. "When programs without sound. One guages is a funny experience at you're out more than 100 miles, sailor related that while a ship he first, but the humor soon palls. In you can't get much." sailed on was in a German port, a very few places, where there Most Seafarers found TV reception was completely impos­ are considerable number of Eng­ watching in foreign ports disap­ sible. The company paid for a lish-speaking TV watchers, propointing. In most Far Eastern converter to be installed in the garms are broadcast with English ports, the Log found, TV recep­ ship's TV set. It did no good, subtitles. One Seafarer remem­ tion is impossible with the Ameri­ however, and reception was still bers watching Hopalong Cassidy can-made sets on our ships. impossible. Some ports, of course, while sailing up the Persian Gulf. "They're on a different circuit have no TV stations. It was dubbed in Arabic, but had English subtitles. Sometimes reception on coast­ wise ships becomes difficult. One sea-going TV buff found that a rotating antenna improves recep­ tion considerably. One statement that the Log "Nothing has ever given me greater pleasure than the message heard over and over was that mov­ read by Mr. Gonzalez this afternoon when he presented to me the ies are far better entertainment beautiful gold disk with the stones of all the months of the year for trans-oceanic ships. and the engraving on the reThe crews of vessels on foreign "You may be assured of my runs frequently chip in to rent verse side. Thank you all for continued interest in the Merchant films. Often, they acquire enough this wonderful remembrance. This was how Congresswoman Marine and of my work in the films to show a different one every Congress to make the United day of the trip. Leonor K. Sullivan (D., Mo.) o: States Merchant Marine Fleet the The Halcyon Panther (Halcyon) St. Louis began a letter to the crew pride of the world. has a Bell and Howell projector, of the Del Norte (Delta). "With best wishes for a Merry which is maintained and run by It was her reaction to a cere­ and Happy Christmas and Blessed the Chief Electrician. He shows mony earlier in the day of Dec New Year." movies not once, but twice every 14, when Ship's Delegate Peter A few days before Mrs. Sulli­ day. Gonzalez had presented Mrs. Sul­ Brother A. Larsen told the Log van's talk, at a ship's meeting on livan with a gold disk studded with Nov. 27, the ship's Master, Cap­ that he was on a ship recently that small stones, on behalf of the en­ tire crew. Ten days earlier, on tain J. L. Cox, gave a talk entitled showed a different movie every Dec. 4, Congresswoman Sullivan "An American Flag Merchant dav of a 16-day trip. Brother Farrand said he had had addressed the SIU crew at a Marine Second to None." He ship's meeting, stressing the need stressed the important part the just been paid off the San Fran­ for preserving and building up Merchant Marine and related in­ cisco (Sea-Land), which also has dustries play in our economy, and a movie projector. He said that America's Merchant Marine fleet. the economic disaster that would regular showing of films "really As he presented Mrs. Sullivan with the gold disk. Brother Gon­ occur if our Merchant Fleet were breaks up the monotony of a long voyage. zalez read the following statement: allowed to deteriorate. "Dear Honorable Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, "You are indeed a very good Lifeboat Class No, 167 Graduates friend to our Merchant Fleet. We have enjoyed your presence aboard and your fine talk to us. We, the SIU crew, will feel most honored by your acceptance of this this small token as a souvenir of the time spent aboard the S.S. Del Norte. We truly wish that your days, months and years will out-sparkle with happiness the many small stones in the little gold disk. May the Almighty bless you with every indulgence in your good work for your people of Missouri and our Merchant Fleet. We all wish you a very Merry Christmas and a most Happy New Year. "Thank you kindly, from the S.S. Del Norte Crew: Peter Gon­ zalez, Ship's Delegate and Engine Delegate; Leonard Baily, Deck Delegate; Harry B. Donnelly, Gal­ ley Delegate; Reuben Belletty, Topside Delegate; William Meeham, Waiters and Messmen Dele­ gate; William P. Kaiser, Ship's Secretary." Congresswoman Sullivan's letter These Seafarers have spent ten days learning the ropes of lifeof thanks to the crew continued: boatmanship under the tutelage of Instructor Ami Bjornsson, and "This has been an excellent voy­ have passed their Coast Guard examination leading to official en­ age, made more pleasant by a very dorsement as Lifeboatmen. In the front row (l-r) are: Walter Mosley, fine Captain, excellent officers and Rogelio Gonzales. Leroy Pendergast and Bob Wambold. Standing a helpful crew that all the passen­ are (l-r): Hector Rosado, Jim McGrorty, George Papamanolis, Carl gers have appreciated. May God bless you all. Lambert, Leonard Gersen and, on the extreme right. Ami Bjornsson. Sea-Coil^ Congresswoman Sullivan Given Memento by SIU Crewmen �January 20, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG 'Merry Christmas and Happy New Year' Making the best of not being able to spend the holidays in their home ports, these three Seafarers are having their own holiday cel­ ebration in Panama. They are (l-r): Chief Bosun Glegario, Chief Cook Angelo Reyes and Chief Steward Collins. Aboard the Amerigo (Crest Overseas), on its way to Viet Nam, the trio sent their picture to LOG with the message "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." FINAL DEPARTURES Clande A. Brown, 61: Brother Brown succumbed to liver dis­ ease. He died in his home in Balti­ more. Sailing in the Engine De­ partment as a Deck Engineer, F.W.T. and Oiler, he joined the union in 1949 in the port of New York. Originally from California, Brown made his home in Balti­ more for the last 20 years. During WWII he was aboard a vessel that was torpedoed and sunk. <1^ Lucien Allaire, 59: Brother Al­ laire died of heart disease in his home in New Or­ leans. Until Feb­ ruary, 1966, he sailed in the En­ gine Department, as an F.W.T. His last ship was the Del Alba (Delta). Born in Montreal, Canada, he joined the union in 1948 in the port of Norfolk. A widower, he is sur­ vived by his brother, Adrien Al­ laire. Andrew J. Howard, 68: Brother Howard, who had been retired on an SIU disability pension since 1962, died of heart failure after an illness of three days. He died in Georgeiana Hos­ pital, in his home town of Georgei­ ana, Ala. Brother Howard, who joined the union in 1944 in the port of Mobile, sailed in the Engine Department as F.W.T. and Deck Engineer. He served in the Navy during World I. He is survived by his wife, Eva. PERSONALS Edward Jones, 70: Brother Jones, a member of the Steward department, died on Aug. 16 in Liverpool, Eng­ land, while visit­ ing friends. Jones was born in Eng­ land and joined the union in the port of New York. He was a resident of Union City, N. J. Arthur Lee Williams, 58: Broth­ er Williams died at his home in Galveston. He sailed as a deck hand since 1928, working for vari­ ous shippers. For the last few years he sailed for the G&HTowing Co. He was proud of the fact that he could "master any ocean." He is survived by his wife, Naomi Rose., Robert Earl Hllette, 62: Broth­ er Tillette succumbed to chronic bronchitis, an ill­ ness that he suf­ fered from for the last few years. Born in North C a ro 1 i n i a, he made his home in Baltimore, with his wife, Clara. He joined the Union in that city. Tillette sailed in the deck department, ending his career as a mate. Crewmembers of the Los An­ geles (SeaLand) elected Delmar Craig to serve as Ship's Delegate, reports Meeting Secretary Ralph H. Smith. At a meeting chaired by Frank Sullivan, the men were urged to move away from the Sullivan messhall tables af­ ter they are finished eating, so the messmen can clean up. The Sea­ farers were also asked by the Stewards to come in and eat early on movie night, so the messmen can break the tables down in time to see the movie. The Chief William Clegg, born November 19, 1966, to the William J. Cleggs, Scranton, Pa. Gia Carol Smith, born Decem­ ber 22, 1966, to the J. M. Smiths, Pasadena, Texas. Michael Daniels, bom Decem­ ber 7, 1966, to the Edgar Daniels, New Orleans, La. •i <1> Paul Edward Garland, born October 30, 1966, to the Paul E. Garlands, John City, Tenn. Junanne Sbultz, born December 11, 1966, to the Louis R. Shultzes, Oregon, Ohio. Gilbert Lucas, born October 11, 966, to the Lois G. Lucas, Gretna, La. Stacee Kay Violant, born Octo­ ber 8, 1966, to the Joseph D. Violants, Toledo, Ohio. Wilfredo Molina, born Decem)er 16, 1966, to the Rafael V. Molinas, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Marie Espada, born November 23, 1966, to the Generoso Espadas, Jersey City, New Jersey. <1> — 4/— ! would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-please put my name on your mailing list, (firinf , m:- ctTV Lilll Ann Militar, born Novem)er 12, 1966, to the Dioscoro Militars, San Francisco, California. '•I I A — kXf — Editor, SEAFARERS LOO, 675 Fourth Ave., j^Brooklyn, N.; Yr 11232: 1 V.1II Gerald Bayless Please contact Mrs. Donald Fancher, 33 High Street, Mont­ rose, Pa., as soon as possible, concerning your mother's illness. Several crew members of the Del Alba (Delta), bound for Viet Nam, were so impressed by the Christmas dinner prepared for them by the Ste ward Dept. that they independently sent copies of the menu to the LOG. A vote of thanks was e xtended to Chief Steward J. E. Higgiits and to the entire Steward Department Seafarers who enjoy smoking Engineer will be appraised of the "for the great Christmas din­ unsatisfactory hot water situation. were happy when the captain of ner," at a meeting chaired by the Western Clip­ Brother J. Howison, As an appetiz per (Western AM. R. Scott will replace H. Mir­ er, the officers and men of the De gency) ordered a anda as Ship's Delegate of the Alba had a choice of shrimp cock­ fresh supply of F 1o r i d i a n tail or tomato juice cocktail. The cigarettes in Subic (S.A.C.A.L.), re­ salads included Waldorf salac Bay, according to ports Meeting potato salad, macaroni salad, let­ a report from Secretary N. Satuce and tomato Meeting Secretary bin. Miranda re­ salad and combin­ Hulsebus. M. ported to the crew ation salad. Then Fred Gentry, .during a meeting Gentry came a choice of meeting chairman held New Year's four soups, and a stated that the ship's fund of $33 Day that the choice of many Ship's handler is was raided for $20. The money varieties of hot Miranda now supplying a was used for the purchase of a bread. Entrees in­ better grade fruit. A vote of thanks ship's iron. Gentry informs that cluded roast tom was given to the Steward Depart­ an AB was promoted to bosun. turkey with gravy, Howison Seafarers had to get their own ment for the excellent Thanks­ dressing and cran­ keys for the focsle doors and will giving, Christmas and New Year's berry sauce; pineapple glazed ham be reimbursed. Gentry reported to with cherry sauce; roast prime rib dinners they provided. The crew the Log. of beef, au jus; brisket of beef also thanked the steward dept. with horseradish sauce; steamed "for a variety of balanced menus." knockwurst with German style The crew was asked to keep the S. A. DiMaggio, meeting chair­ sauerkraut; and baked salmon with noise down in the passageways. man on the Trenton (SeaLand), They were §lso asked to flush lemon butter sauce. A wide choice reports that the of almost every conceivable vege­ toilets after using. crew had a fine table, many with cheese sauce, Christmas and the went with the main course. Des­ voyage has been a "Please, please," the crew of serts included pumpkin pie, mince­ pleasant one with the Citadel Victory (Waterman) meat pie, dutch apple pie, sherno beefs or dis­ was exhorted at ried fruit cake, and ice cream. puted overtime. a recent meeting, This was followed by Christmas Stephen Fulford "take care of our candy and mixed nuts. "All ex­ remained as ship's new ice cube mak­ tras," according to the menu, were delegate when the er, as it is for the DiMaggio donated either by the Master of newly elected de­ use and pleasure the ship, M. J. Reynolds, or the legate decided to leave the ship of all hands." Ac­ Steward Department. The Ship's cording to Meet­ at the pay off. Fulford, who also Delegate, Brother Jim Howison, ing Secretary J. served as meeting secretary, reattended a special safety meeting. Dolan, the crew poted that a discussion was held He relayed a message to the crew Boland members were al­ pertaining to efforts to insure co­ o leave all signs and posters put up so requested to return cups and operation in keeping the ship before arrival in the Viet Nam clean and the noise level down. war zone intact until after leaving glasses to the pantry. J. B<dand Logs and mail have been arriving the war zone. This is for the good was elected new Ship's Delegate regularly. of all members, as the bills outline by acclamation. safety measures in case of enemy attack or other emergency. ''' Of krkxA AlC,-, .-4 ! TO AVOID DUFUCATIONJ If yov are en eld eubeerihir e--* " give your femier addrew ; " ~ ' •' jtlP.-V < Felicia Albin, born November 7, 1966, to the Hugh L. Albins, New Orleans, La. Joseph Lowrey, born December 6, 1966, to the J. M. Lowreys, Tampa, Fla, Frederick Power, born Decem­ ber 24, 1966, to the Joseph Pow­ ers, Philadelphia, Pa. Stephanie Bonefont, born De­ cember 7, 1966, to the Jose D. Bonefonts, Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Walter Robert Vlckery, bom September 22, 1966, to the Walter Vickerys, Philadelphia, Pa. Rebecca Callahan, born March 4, 1966, to the George E. Callahans, St. Louis, Mo. " •>, I 'i J �'j>Mm January 20, 1967 lU' . SEAFARERS LOC SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Feb. 14—2:30 p.m. Mobile Feb. 15—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . Feb. 10—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Feb. 22—2:00 p.m. Seattle Feb. 24—2:00 p.m. New York . . . Feb. 6—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Feb. 7—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . .Feb. 8—2:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 10—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Feb. 13—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Feb. 15—7:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 15—7:00 p.m. New York ..Feb. 6—7:00p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 7—7:00 p.m. Baltimore . .Feb. 8—7:00 p.m. ^Houston ...Feb. 13—7:00p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Feb. 6—2:00 p.m. Alpena Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Chicago Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. .Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Dulutb Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Frankford ..Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. DiRECTORYof UNION HAULS Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region fMcrtinr held at Labor Temple. Sanit Ste. Marie. Mich. * Mectinc held at Labor Temple, New­ port Newi. ( Meeting held at GaWeaton whareea. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hail Chicago ... .Feb. 14—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 15—7:30 p.m. Dulutb Feb. 17—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . .. Feb. 17—7:30 p.m. Toledo Feb. 17—^7:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..Feb. 13—7:30p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Feb. 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore Qicensed and unlicensed) Feb. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Feb. 9—5:00 p.m. Houston .... Feb. 9—5:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tannar Earl Shapard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robart Malthaws SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Karr HEADQUARTERS 475 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-4400 ALPENA. Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3414 BALTIMORE, MD 1214 E. Baltimore S4. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 CHICAGO. Ill 9383 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio ...:.. 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3 4741 DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tax 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Feb. 14—10 Baltimore Feb. 15—10 •Norfolk Feb. 16—10 Jersey City Feb. 13—10 h\ Tel. 529-7544 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1892 2404 S. 4th St. DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. PHILADELPHIA, Pa a.m. & 8 p.m. a.m. & 8 p.m. a.m. & 8 p.m. a.m. & 8 p.m. 834-2528 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, .Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguardinsr the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution reguires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are post^ and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts Letween the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Ekirl Shepard, Chairman. Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of ail SIU eontraeta are available in ail SIU hails. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU ipatroiman or other Union official, in your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU i>ort agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—8BAFAREBS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any artlcie aerving the political purposes of any individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its coiiective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membemhlp action at ^ September, 1960, meetings in ail tionai ports. The responsibility for consists of the Executive Board of _ _ from among its lanka. one individual to carry out thia responaibiiity. U. I;, 430 Jackson Ave. , , 7 (.olarine Garrier),.; December 6—Chairman. H. DeKolIadoi^ Becretery, J. Merrick. $6.34 in ahip'a fund. Few houra diapuM OT in deck and engine deportment. Brother E. Fielding resisrned as ship's delegate and Brother M. Degollado was elected to serve in hLs place. Delivery of mail to ship is very poor. JOPLIN VICTORY (MarinerCarricrs), December 22—Chairman. Charley O'Brien. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion was made that porthole fans be installed in every room on ship. DIGEST of SIU SHIP MEETINGS -BAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land). Decem­ ber-18—Chairmen, Richard Nelson; Sec­ retary. Matthew F. Carroll. $93.00 in movie fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. STEEL ADVOCATE {Isthmian). De­ cember 28—Chairman. Robert D. Brown ; Secretary. R. . Bowman. Brother E. C. Johnson was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done for Christmas Day dinner. Good food all the way. Page Fifteen (Isthmian).! eember 11—Chairman, Jack Nelson, Jr. f Secretary. Floremicio S. Omega. Brother Early Punch was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $12.39 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), December 22—Chairman, E. Achee; Sec­ retary, H.' Ridgcway. $12.25 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in ieck department. Patrolman to be informed about launch service in Cam Rahn Bay. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), December 7—Chairman. D. Bartlett; Secretary. J. Spence. No beefs reported by department delegates. Rust, etc. In water tanks to be taken care of when ship is in drydock. PLATTE (Bulk Transporters). Decem­ ber 23—Chairman, Pete Jomides; Sec­ retary. Duke Gardner. Brother Gardner was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ship left in very bad condition by pre­ vious crew. Ship needs new washing machine and various repairs to be made. CONNECTICUT (Oriental). December 19—Chairman. A. W. Morales; Secretary ,A. W. Morales. Brother Frank P. Sclurkees was elected to serve as ship' dele­ gate to replace former brother who Was hospitalized in Yokohama. General dbJ cussion held (m various items. AMERICAN PRIDE (American Sealanes), December ll—Chairman, B. G. Williams; Secretary, W. H. Weatherford. No major beefs. Captain wishes to give Crew a vote of thanks for their performance of duties. Some disputed: OT in steward department cleared upEverything is running smoothly. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land). December 4-^hairman, H. I. Pousson; Secretary, B. H. Smith, Motion made to see patrol­ man about rusty and salty water used to take a bath and wash clothes with.; Report Cites High Industrial Growth InAreas WiHiNavigtAle Waterways KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—^The economic importance which a nav­ igable waterway system can have on an otherwise relatively back­ ward area of low industrial development and high unemployment was noted in a recent Tennessee have also shown a high growth Valley report to President John­ rate. son. The report concludes that the The report concentrates on the economic growth of this region, as effect of the waterway on the eco­ a result of the waterway and other nomic growth of the seven-state public projects, "illustrates how a Tennessee Valley region, in which public investment can help to re­ a series of dams with locks has lease the energies and the capital created a chain of lakes forming of the people to help themselves to a channel navigable for commer­ new levels of economic achieve­ cial tows, extending into a region ment." of the U.S. that was previously The report also examines the landlocked—including sections of role of water transportation in the Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi entire nation's economic growth. and Alabama. It notes that counties adjoining the In linking this region with the oceans. Great Lakes, and commer­ inland waterway system serving 20 cially navigable rivers and canals states, the Tennessee Valley water­ have over half the manufacturing way has, directly or indirectly, cre­ employment and investment in the ated an estimated total of over U.S. although they represent only 60,000 jobs and led to private in­ 20 percent of the counties. Waterdustrial investment of about $1.3 . front counties, the report pointed billion—ail in an area where a out, also have higher levels of de­ declining farm work force has velopment and income than the posed a crucial need for non-farm national averages. "In any regional development jobs. plan for stimulating private invest­ The report notes that although ment and building basic industry," waterborne freight traffic has the report recommends, "a channel grown immensely in the area since for water transportation should he 1945, other forms of transporta­ seriously considered if natural con­ tion have not been harmed and ditions permit." PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any offlciai capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SBAFARE31S LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. Ail members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarise themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as ail other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disabliity-penslon bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at ihembership meetings. And like ail other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings. they are encouraged to take an active role jn ail rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oidtimera cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. Ail Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union haa negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer maiy be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic orWn. If any member feels that be is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rOdits of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the beat interests of thenuelves. their fsmiiles and their Unkm. To achieve these ohjectivea, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and p<SltieaI actlvitiea are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. T...e.«uu„ B-MSKSdiTSS MxtUed nMil, retarn receipt rsqasstad. DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families art urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) ^ Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) it White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Di Giorgio Fkniit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) — i/ Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) if — "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) —if— Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) if Antonio Perelii Minetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. I., Tribune Vennouth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R> Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) �SEA^REHS-#LOG January 20 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO •/ 'MSSi*;: ilttiSi NOW , /I |lg|:r' S^ ZT °' to «e tte roller toholarships " tost nSf' » compete Z sehedoled SaSoanord m and^1^''? »9d"7"i^atds or theS« SW^oToZ!^ »ilw,r ''?™°' '"'•StoS for the five tumnal awards take p ace m late May. Winners are chosen by a grXS leading umverstty educators and administratots L tta bask of their high schwl records and the results of the CEEB examinations. whlh® V' Seafarers scholarships, which may be used to attend any accredited college or university m the U. S. or its possessions, for the study in any Mid, IS open to qualified Seafarers who have a minimum of toee years seatime on SlU-contracted vessels, and to children wbwe fathers meet the seatime requirements. At least one award is reserved for a Seafarer. hnc? f P'an has been operated on an annual ••'lili '• *- > •CAi si^! fr u been Pven ance the pro^am began in 1953. Of these, 24 have gone to ^arers. Children of SIU members have received 44 of the college scholarships. fit'-: . I Xzi .'•:•• X • •;:E1 m : -M SP mif • l< .-cr -Wm I'f'iwiiwjsprewxii.ji/OBWttffil � 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 20, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO HAILS STATE OF UNION TALK AS HONEST APPRAISAL OF U.S. NEEDS TWELVE PROPOSALS TO AID MARITIME OUTLINED BY REPRESENTATIVE GARMATZ PORTS OF NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA GETTING SHIP TRAFFIC SAFETY LANES REP. FOGARTY, 53, HOUSE VETERAN, DIES IN CAPITAL U.S. SHIPBUILDERS HOPEFUL FOR 1967, BUT CARGO VESSEL ORDERS STILL LAG JOBLESS RATE FOR NEXT 12 MONTHS EXPECTED TO SHOW NO IMPROVEMENT THE U.S. LABOR DEPARTMENT – GOVERNMENT’S TROJAN HORSE IN THE TRADE UNION MOVEMENT FEDERAL LEGISLATION NEEDED TO COMBAT AIR POLLUTION ANTI-LABOR FORCES SEEN RALLYING FOR CONCERTED CAMPAIGN IN 1967 OVERSEAS VIDEO FARE INCLUDES HOPALONG CASSIDY IN ARABIC 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 01/20/1967 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. XXIX, No. 2 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ab2419b44be19ebb0e940f55a09a20b7.PDF 183d629009004e5b5897d07b37045b29 PDF Text Text II ' 1) SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO a'i CONVENING OF THE 90t CONGRESS I i ¥ii¥i Deck Officers School Upgrades First Seafarer 'f Page 3 _ HOUSING i^vcnr \ % AFL CIO Urges Congress Support War on Poverty Page 2 �Jmnumry 6, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Pa»e Two AFL-CIO President Meany^s New Year*s Statement Labor Pledges Continued Support For War on Poverty During 1967 Report of International President by Paul Hall Representatives of maritime labor and management joined with Government representatives at the recent Maritime Trades Depart­ ment conference in Washington to pledge a continuing campaign to make the Maritime Administration a separate and independent federal agency. The most effective way to begin the job is to give MARAD the power to initiate policies designed to strengthen maritime—policies that are designed with the special needs of maritime in mind and -which have sufficient continuity not only to get the ball rolling but to keep it rolling in the future. This has, in the past, been the basic difficulty faced by the American maritime industry. Planning, where it existed at all in the past, consisted of shortsighted crisis-coverups at best, while at its worst it amounted to nothing but total neglect. Maritime has been a poor relation, whose interests were segmented between the Commerce De­ partment, the Agriculture Department, the Defense Department, or some other bureaucratic enclave which cared nothing for how the maritime industry fared—at least until they needed maritime to pull them out of some difficulty. Then they took a frenzied interest until the crisis was passed—at which point they settled back into their pre-crisis complacency to await the next crisis. The bill which would establish an independent MARAD will be introduced before the 90th Congress and the issue will be kept con­ stantly before the nation's legislators and the American people until favorable action is taken on the measure. WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO will "exert every force" at its command in 1967 to prevent a retreat in the war to abolish poverty and create equal opportunity or to weaken the effort in Viet Nam to secure peace and freedom. These were the twin themes Communist aggression. And by those millions of Americans who sounded by AFL-CIO President so doing it is helping to assure its have yet to rise from poverty, George Meanv in his New Year's own freedom, security and chances who are still denied full and equal statement declaring that in 1967 for true peace as well." opportunity. This America must the trade union movement's ob­ To paraphrase a motto out of not do." jectives of peace, freedom and Meany pledged that "we in the labor history, Meany said, "a loss progress are unchanged as is the AFL-CIO intend to exert every "blend of hope and determination of freedom for one is the concern force at our command to prevent of all." that typifies America." such a retreat. We are confident On the domestic front, he that the great majority of Ameri­ "Imoortant as the war in Viet Nam is to the United States," stressed that "a retreat now," a cans share our objectives and our Meanv said, "it is not and cannot failure to appropriate the funds determination that the struggle to be the only war we wage. We needed to implement the new leg­ reach them must continue with must as well wage war against islation "would dash the hopes of undiminished force." povertv and injustice, ignorance and discrimination." In the last six years substantial victories have been scored in the war for nrogress at home "but it is far from won," Meany noted, addino; "In truth there is great SAN FRANCISCO—The SIU nal. Inc., Sealand, Alaska Steam­ danger now that America will United Industrial Workers Union, ship Company and the city of move backward." He cited the attacks on the Pacific District, recently com­ Kodiak, Alaska. The new pact Most people think of the American labor movement strictly in terms fi"ht to overcome the nation's pleted contract negotiations win­ includes basic wage increases, of collective bargaining for the improvement of workers' wages, hours, ning wage gains and other benefits rate time boosts of over 50 cents social "nd economic problems and and conditions of employment—and rightly so. These have been, the calls for susncnsion of that for SIU-UIW members covered an hour, a 6-hour day and a big and still remain, the prime concern of American labor unions. increase in skilled differential. fight becaii.se of the war in Viet under two separate contracts, and But, while wages, hours and working conditions remain the basic Nam, and declared that those who has won representation rights for In another contract negotiation concern, American labor unions are also performing many other employees of another firm in a advocate this approach are "abthe SIU-UIW won new basic National Labor Relations Board wage increases and other benefits important functions—dealing mainly with the health, welfare and soliitelv wrong." The United States is not faced, election. for employees of the Alaska education of their membership. Recently completed negotia­ Steamship Company covering em­ Meanv stressed, with a "guns or In many other ways as well, the labor movement goes about Us butter" choice. The country h^s tions on one of the contracts ployees at Bethel, St. Michael, many important jobs quietly and efficiently without fanfare or pub­ ample resources "to prosecute the covers SIU-UIW members at the Unalakleet, Nome, Kotzebue and licity and far from the bargaining table. The children of striking .shooting war and still combat the North Star Terminal and Steve­ adjacent Alaskan areas. Since the employees of Kingsport Press in Tennessee had a merrier Christmas shortcomings of our own .society." doring Company, Arness Termi- UIW first won bargaining rights this year because of the Christmas party, complete with turkey and On the fighting in Viet Nam, in 1961, the basic wage rate has toys, made possible by generous donations from the organized labor the AFL-CTQ president strongly movement. Many American servicemen spending Christmas far away increased about 90 percent. reaffirmed the "heartfelt support" in Vietnam were able to talk to the folks back home because of a The SIU-UIW also won new of the federation to President program organized by the Communications Workers Union in coopera­ bargaining rights for non-fisher­ tion with the USO and the Defense Department. Johnson in his efforts to achieve men employees of the Mountain peace and freedom. Through such varied activities, it becomes clear that the important Village Fish Company, Inc., of Meany stressed that "the stakes role played by the labor movement in American society is not limited Mountain Village, Alaska, which are far greater than South Viet BALTIMORE — The SIU In­ Nam. Bv demonstrating its con­ is located in the lower Yukon to what happens around the bargaining table. The labor movement cern for freedom at so painful a land Boatmen's Union strike area. The one-sided vote in favor is a part of the American tradition, and the entire nation enjoys price, the U.S. is preserving the against three tugboat companies of the SIU-UIW was 47-2. the benefits of its service to the American people. peace, freedom and opportunity here is entering its third month for progress, of scores of other and no immediate settlement is in small nations which otherwise sight. The Union's major demand is Congresswoman VMt§ SIU Ship could have become victims of for a contract that is equivalent to the one enjoyed by the IBU in Philadelphia which provides for a 24 hour notice before layoff and SEAEARER&jgXOG the placement of one cook aboard each tugboat. Jan. 6, 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. I In addition to the 24 hour lay­ Official Publication of the off notice, the Union is also seek­ Seafarera International Union ing triple time after 12 hours; time of North America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and a half between 4 PM and 6 and Inland Waters District, AM and the placement of one AFL-CIO cook aboard each tugboat. Executive Board According to SIU vice-president PAUL HALL, President Robert Mathews, morale among GAL TANNEH EARL SHEPARD Exec. \tee-Pree. Viee-Preeident the 148 strikers is very high. Com­ AL KKRR LINDSET WILLIAMS pany strike tactics have included See.-Treae. Viee-Preeident ROBERT MATTHEWS sending a letter to all striking tugVice-President boatmen in which the union nego­ HERBERT BRAND tiating committee is downgraded. Director of Organiting and Publicatione Mathews said that Union members Managing Editor mailed the letter right back to the MIKE POLLACK companies with angry notations Assistant Editor NATHAN SKYER staff Writers attached. PETER WEILL With tugboat personnel idle, PETHI WBBS no tugboats in the Port of Balti­ ED RUBENSTHIN more region are assisting in any docking or undocking procedures Piklliliid kiEMkly at 810 Iksdt iilind Annss H.E., WaikisftsB, D. C. 20018 ky tks Sssfarexcept for SIU-IBU members m% IstirsstlsssI UsisR, Atlantis, Gslf, Last who continue to dock and undock, ud Inlasd Watsn Dlstrlst, AFL-CIA, 675 Fnrtk Ansss, BrtsklyR, 8.Y. 11232. Til. without pay, MARAD-certified 9-®®00"IkM »sita» psM at WaiklRftM, D. C. vessels bound for Viet Nam. PaSTMAtlER'S ATTERTIOR: Fsra 3579 The three struck tugboat com­ When Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan (0-Mo.), a member of the House Merchant Marine Committee, If?' '*.1!'." Seafsfsn Istsmatlonal panies are the Baker-Whitely Tow­ paid a visit recently to the SlU-contracted Delta Lines ship Del Norte, SIU vice-president Lindsey UsIw. Atlytil. Gilt, laii and inland Watsn ing Co., the Baltimore Towage Williams, SIU New Orleans port agent Buck Stevens and Delta Lines president J. W. Clark were on hand S!MI y 11M2. and Literage Co., and the Curtis to show her around. Left to right above are: Stevens, Congresswoman Sullivan, Williams and Clark. For the complete story of the Missouri Congresswoman's visit to the SiU-manned vessel see page 11. Bay Towing Co. SlU Industrial Workers Union Wins New West Coast Pacts SIU Tugboatmen Continue Strike In Baltimore �it* January 6, 1967 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG First New U.S.-Flag Tankers Since Suez Crisis SlU'Contracted Company Orders Three New 37,000'ton Tankers SIU President Paul Hall congratulates Seafarer James Byrnes (right), first graduate of the joint SlU-AMO Deck Officer Training School. Byrnes, who sailed with the SIU as carpenter, won his second mate's license with the aid of training received at the upgrading school. James Byrnes First to Upgrade SIU Training School Graduate Wins Second Mate's License NEW YORK—SlU-contracted Maritime Overseas Corporation has placed a $34 million order with the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for the construction of three brand new 37,000-ton tankers. Still subject to Maritime Administration approval of construction and mortgage insurance appli­ cations, the contract represents ^ the provisions of Title XI of the and have a beam of 90 feet. They the first major order for Ameri­ Merchant Marine Act of 1936. are to be powered by 15,000 can-flag tankers for an inde­ The purpose of this section of the horsepower steam turbine engines pendent (non-oil company Act was to spur new American- designed to give the vessels a serv­ controlled) shipowner since the flag ship construction by providing ice speed of about 16'/2 knots. Suez crisis of 1956. guarantees for the investment. In addition, the ships are slated The keel for the first of the Maritime Overseas and its af­ to be fully air conditioned tankers is scheduled to be laid at filiates are seeking $8,512,500 in throughout. Bethlehem's Sparrows Point, Federal construction loan guar­ The order for the three tankers Maryland yard next fall. Deliver­ antees for each ship and $9,931,has given the Sparrows Point ship­ ies are expected to begin late in 250 for mortgage insurance guar­ yard a shot in the arm at a time 1968. antees. Construction loan insurance when there is no major ship con­ Before construction work can usually covers 75 percent of the struction work going on for a pri­ begin, however, the Maritime Ad­ total cost of the vessel and mort­ vate account. The last large com­ ministration must approve appli­ gage insurance 87'/2 percent of a mercial vessel to be built there cations for construction loan .ship's total cost. MARAD has not was delivered in October, 1966. insurance and for mortgage insur­ yet acted on the request. The Maritime Overseas order is ance on the three vessels under Intended for coa.stwise service, expected to provide employment the tankers are to be single screw for many regular shipyard workers vessels, with all tanks fullv coated in the area. to prevent corrosion—which will The tankers are to be of Beth­ enable the vessels to cariy either lehem design, with tanks to be crude oil or refined products. coated with zinc or plastic to re­ The ships will be 660 feet long duce bulkhead corrosion. SIU, MEBA District 2 Issue UpgraiBng School Achievement Report NEW YORK—A special yearend report issued today by the Seafarers International Union and NEW YORK—Seafarer James Byrnes became the first man to District 2 Marine Engineers Bene­ obtain his deck officer's license after preparing for his examina­ ficial Association, reveals that 188 tions at the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School for Seamanship in a seamen obtained original licenses NEW YORK—The SIUNA-aflfiliated Staff Officers Association training program jointly-spon- ^ or upgraded existing engineers' were lauded by SIU President Paul Hall recently for their pioneer Seafarers can participate in the licenses in 1966 after preparing efforts in bringing about a medical training program for ship's sored by the Seafarers Interna­ course of instruction at no cost to tional Union and the American them.selves. They will be pro­ in a joint license training program pursers. achieved by the SOA, Hall paid Maritime Officers Union. vided with meals, hotel lodgings operated by the two unions. Addressing the membership tribute to SOA Secretary-Treas­ Byrnes received his original and subsistence payments of $110 In a special "Achievement Re­ meeting of the SOA at New urer Burt E. Lanpher as "one of port," the unions noted that their Second Mate license after com­ per week while in training. York's Manhattan Hotel on Dec. the out.standing officers and ad­ pleting the intensive course of This in-training assistance is the jointly operated School of Marine 14, Hall told the more than 100 ministrators in maritime labor," study offered at the joint SIU- same as available to engine de­ Engineering prepared 113 un­ assembled members that SOA He pointed to Lanpher's ability to AMO school, and passing the partment Seafarers who are en­ licensed seamen from the SIU's Pharmacist Mate Traning School enli.st the support of other mari­ Coast Guard examinations with rolled in the union training pro­ Atlantic and Gulf Districts for at the U.S. Public Health Service time organizations and to success­ flying colors. gram to prepare engine depart­ original licenses as marine engi­ Ho.spital at Stapleton. Staten Is­ fully work on joint efforts with A member of the SIU since ment men for their licensed engi­ neers. At the same time, 75 engi­ land, was the beginning of a new the other maritime segments. He neers, members of District 2 1958, Byrnes, who is 42 years old, neers examination. MEBA, raised their licenses after era in medical care for American stressed the need for such coop­ had been shipping in the deck de­ seamen. In order to qualify for the train­ studying at the union school. eration among maritime unions, partment as carpenter. When the ing course. Seafarers must: The SOA launched its training and cited the SOA and its leader­ joint program for training deck (The "Achievement Report" ap­ program on October 10, 1966, ship as an example of this type of • Be nineteen years of age or department Seafarers to sit for pears as a 16-page special supple­ on an experimental basis with a cooperation. their deck officer's licenses was an­ over; ment in this issue of the Seafarers starting class of 30 SOA pursers. "Your fine organization has • Have 24 months of watch Log. See centerfold.) nounced, Byrnes made application The nine-month course is expected shown steady growth and has and was among the first group to standing time in the deck depart­ to graduate its first class next made remarkable progress in the With its 113 new licenses in begin the course of study and ment and an AB endorsement June. In all, it is hoped that attainment of better economic 1966, the joint union license train­ training when the classes were on their seamen's papers. ing program is one of the principal about 100 pursers will be trained and social benefits," Hall told the begun. In addition to achieving its ob­ sources of newly licensed engi­ in the medical program. The year-end meeting. "We are proud Byrnes is shipping out on an jective of assisting qualified deck neers available to man the ships school is being conducted jointly of our association with you in the department men to obtain their AMO-contracted vessel. of the American merchant fleet, by the Staff Officers Association SIUNA, and we are confident that Byrnes was also one of the first deck officers licenses, the SIU which has been facing a shortage and the government. your leadership will go a long way Seafarers to obtain his AB ticket deck training program will help of licensed engineer officers ag­ Citing the fact that the pharma­ toward helping to revitalize our as a result of the training he re­ alleviate the shortage of deck offi­ gravated by the demands of the cist training program was only nation's maritime industry," Hall ceived at the SIU Lifeboat School. cers arising out of demands made Viet Nam sealift. i one of many accomplishments concluded. In addition, he has obtained fire- on the American merchant ma­ rine in the Viet Nam conflict. fighting and radar licenses. The reciprocal program between "The Deck Officers' Training School is fabulous," Byrnes said. the SIU and AMO gives deck men "Without the training available at obtaining their licenses credits for the Union school it would be al­ their pension and welfare benefits most impossible to upgrade your built up as unlicensed seamen and skills enough to get a mate's li­ is similar to the arrangement be­ tween the SIU and MEBA District cense." The training program, iterated 2 for the upgrading of engine de­ under a reciprocal agreement be­ partment members. tween SIU and the American Mar­ Seafarers interested in the pro­ itime Officers, is the first of its gram can begin their course of type in the maritime industry. study at any time. Full details for Applicants can begin receiving applications for the deck officers instruction at any time. The pe­ training program can be obtained riod of instruction will be deter­ at any SIU hall. mined by each member's individ­ Deck department men interest­ ual ability and knowledge, and ed in preparing for their licenses the instructors' satisfaction of his should make application at once readiness to take the examinations. at any SIU hall or by writing di­ The training program was in­ rectly to SIU headquarters at stituted in line with the SIU's objective of encouraging and as­ 675 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Members of the SlU-affiliated Staff Officers Association, assembled at their regular membership sisting unlicensed personnel to up­ 11232. The telephone number is meeting at the Manhattan Hotel In New York City, heard SIU President Paul Hall praise the new SOA Pharmacist Mate Training School as the beginning of a new era In medical care for U.S. seamen. grade themselves. HY. 9-6600. Staff Officers Association Lauded For New Pharmacist fi/iate's School 1 �Page FOOT January SEAFARERS LOG Five Additional Seafarer Veterans Added to Growing Pension Roster 6, 1967 The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area j The names of five additional Seafarers have been added to the list of those collecting a pen­ sion from the SIU. The new additions to the growing list includes, Joaquin Maldonado, Stanley This year's Christmas dinner celebrations held at SIU halls through­ Leiand, Harry Peeler, James Walker and Leslie Dean. out the country were well attended by Seafarers and their families. and also sailed in the engine Not only was it a chance for all to enjoy Christmas dinner with their •s room under various ratings. Born union brothers; in many cases it was also an opportuntiy for old friends in Puerto Rico, he resides in Ca- to renew their acquaintanceship in the true tradition of the brother­ tano, P. R., with his wife, Maria. hood of the sea. Reunited again look is bright. PhiUp Erch, 20were many Seafarers with their Leiand joined years SIU, was by the hall lately loved ones, making the event an to register. Phil enjoyed his last the SIU in the port of Chicago, occasion that, in a profession such run aboard the Long Beach. Frank as seafaring, proved to be an espe­ Pasaluk has, been helping out with and was employ­ ed by the Great cially joyful one. the Viet Nam sealift operation. Lakes Towing Co. He's back Stateside for a rest fol­ Boston A native of Chi­ lowing three trips to the combat cago, Leiand re­ Walker Dean Leiand Feeler area aboard the Ames Victory. The union recently received a sides in that city. He'll be ready to go again soon. letter of appreciation and thanks James Walker joined the union Texas, Walker lives in Dallas. His A member of Maldonado David Backovitz, who sails stew­ from Leroy Amero of Gloucester, in the port of Galveston and was last vessel was the Alcoa Explorer. the Steward deard department, has registered and Mass., who is a member of the Maldonado joined the union nartment. Peeler joined the SIU in a member of the Deck department, is ready also to ship, as is Ray Atlantic Fishermen's Union, an sailing as bosun and AB. Born in in New York and was an AB New York. Born in Georgia, he Obidos, 20-years SIU, who's seek­ SlU-affiliate. Mr. Amero's wife, is a resident of Mereaux, La. Maude, was gravely ill and an ap­ ing the first steward's job that Leslie Dean sailed as a FWT in peal was made to the SIU mem­ comes along following his voyage the Engine department. Born in bership for 10 pints of blood. aboard the Seamar. Texas, he resides in Pasadena, Brothers quickly stepped forward Texas. Dean joined the SIU in and the required amount was Baltimore New Orleans. His last ship was rushed to the hospital for Mrs. The SlU-lnland Boatmen the San Emilia. Amero. She is, fortunately, now Union's tugboat strike may prove "Caution: Cigarette Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Retired Seafarers are now re­ on the road to recovery. Both she to be the longest in SIU history. ceiving monthly pension benefits Health." It's printed on every pack of cigarettes produced in and her husband thanked the SIU Despite certain hardships created of $175 as a result of recent ac­ for its "kindness and cooperation" the United States, and that phrase, "May Be," was a com­ by the strike, the men have been tion by the Seafarers Pension Plan in displaying the kind of spirit promise which the tobacco in­ at a high peak of morale because dustry managed to have in­ inhale the cigarette—that is, to Board of Trustees. The increase that is one of the great offshoots of solid feeling on the part of all duplicate the behavior of the in monthly pension benefits from of union brotherhood. cluded in the warning. $150 to $175 became effective on smoking human being." A number of oldtimers have in the just cause of their demands One big reason the industry The Tobacco Institute did not Oct. 1, 1966. heen about the Beantown hall as well as faith in the men who could push "May Be" was that represent them at the negotiating Since the inception of the plan, lately. Fred Rashid was by, bun­ evidence pointing to a link be­ take the news lightly, reports Mr. table. The main contract provision tween cigarette smoking and lung, Girsdansky. On the very day that approximately 1,400 Seafarers dled up in winter gear. Now that sought by the union provides for disease was largely "statistical." Dr. Auerbach's paper was cited have retired on SIU pensions. the first snow has fallen, Fred is a 24-hour notice before layoff. At in the press, the industry distrib­ Since its establishment, the pen­ anxious to ship out on the first But no more! uted a press release aimed at re­ sion plan has paid out a total of opportunity that arises. He last present, the hiring system is a New direct evidence that smok­ futing the findings of the study. sailed as AB on Seatrain's Louisi­ cruel one, requiring each man to almost $7 million. ing causes lung disease—in this The Institute pointed out that ana and has been sailing SIU for report for work daily yet not guar­ case emphysema (a disease in people do not normally smoke 25 solid years. Another quarter- anteeing him a day's work. which lung tissue hemorrhages, through holes in their throats. of-a-century man stopped in, Ray­ making it difficult to breathe)— Which is true. But from this, they Pueno Rico mond Davis. Ray last shipped on was presently recently to the conr'uded that the smoke the the Aldina as FWT. Since then, With the anticipated establish­ American Medical Association's beagles had inhaled was more con­ he's spent some time at home with ment of 820 new factories in annual meeting by Dr. Oscar centrated and, therefore, more his family and is now sufficiently Puerto Rico during the next four Auerbach of the East Orange. dangerous. Which does not neces­ rested for shipping on a long run. years, more than 38,000 new jobs New Jersey VA hospital, a veteran sarily follow. Frank Bums also .spent some time will be created, according to a lung disease researcher. with his family during the holi­ forecast by the Puerto Rican gov­ Dr. Auerbach and his associates Using beagles in an experiment were careful in their experiment NORFOLK — To attract the days. Frank, 10 years sailing SIU, ernment. The new factories will designed to force the animals to to adjust the number of cigarettes burgeoning containership business, last shipped as oiler on the Chilore represent an investment of about inhale cigarette smoke. Dr. Auer­ consumed by the dogs for their the Port of Norfolk plans con­ and plans to grab another job $714 million. bach observed in the paper he de­ smaller body weight and size as when the holidays are concluded. struction of some $5 million worth A new $500,000 sea-going tug, livered (co-authored hy Dr. E. compared with man. For example, of container terminals to begin the Borinquen, recently docked in Cuyler Hammond and Lawrence no dog every smoked more than Norfolk San Juan to conclude its maiden Garfinkel of the American Cancer 12 cigarettes per day, far less than within the coming weeks. One of the two berths is sched­ Shipping has been very good voyage from New Orleans. The Society and the VA's David Kir- the number consumed by a large uled to open in September '67, out of Norfolk and the outlook tug will work in San Juan harbor man) that the dogs, like humans, percentage of .smoking humans. and in ocean towing throughout according to James N. Crumbley, very quickly became accustomed The Tobacco Institute also ob­ general manager of the Norfolk for the future is much of the same. the Caribbean and the Gulf of A number of Seafarers of long­ to the smoke. served that beagles are not people. standing have been by to take ad­ Mexico. The 95-foot-long twin The authors reported that "In­ However, as Mr. Gersdansky Port and Industrial Authority. vantage of the activity. Cecil A. diesel engine tugboat is owned by Studies prepared at the request itially, the dogs showed high ex­ pointed out, beagles were used in Jennette, 22-years SIU, enjoyed a the Porto Rico Lighterage Co., of the Authority revealed that citability . . . coughing . . . red­ the experiment only because of two-month vacation at home fol­ which now has six tugs of this type within the next couple of years ness and tearing of the eyes, and the similarity between their lung lowing his jaunt as bos'n on the currently plowing the waves. more than one million tons of con­ sometimes nausea, vomiting and tissue and that of man. By the dizziness. . . . After a week or Institute's logic, it would have tainer freight will be moving Alcoa Trader. He's now ready to two, some showed evidence of lik­ been silly to send a monkey into through Norfolk annually. The shake hands with the first job to ing cigarette smoking as indicated space because monkeys are not new facility will be an aid as well hit the boards. Ezekiel Daniels, U.S. Viet Blacklist 19-years SIU, has had a run of by wagging of tail and jumping people and therefore, they would as a stimulus to such traffic. into the smoking box voluntarily." not have similar reactions to con­ Meanwhile, the SlU-contracted bad luck, having had to drop off Increases to 29 Ships Which wouldn't be so bad, ex­ ditions of weightlessness! Sea-Land Service, Inc., is having a the CS Baltimore as unfit for duty WASHINGTON — The U.S. cept that most of the ten beagles But the Institute, not satisfied, container facility erected for it after serving her six. months as oiler. He's ehtered the USPH but Government blacklist of ships that undergoing the test developed lung went on: "Meanwhile, it is appar­ by the Canton Company in Balti­ as soon as he's FFD once more are trading with North Vietnam changes that closely paralleled the ent that the vast majority of more. he'll be ready to ship again. John human disease, emphysema. Five smokers, including those who Some maritime observers be­ D. Brown also got smacked by has grown to 29 with the recent of the animals died before the 14- smoke heavily, go through life lieve that a rivalry is shaping up month experiment was completed. without developing emphysema. between the ports of Norfolk and Lady Luck, having had to leave addition of another Polish vessel, However, dogs in the control Also emphysema occurs in people Baltimore in regard to container "the CS Baltimore (as FWT) in the freighter Wieniawski. Aruba where he was taken off, ill. group — untouched by cigarette who have never smoked." Polish-flag ships lead the list of traffic. Companies that become After the holidays and a rest, John smoke — showed no changes in They forgot to mention the fact committed to one port, these ob­ vessels which are ineligible to their lungs. that the U.S. death rate from the servers hold, will be doing so at says he'll be ready to go again. carry cargoes financed by the U.S. In an article reporting the study, disease rose 5 times in ten years the expense of the other. Sea- Edward F. RIges is beginning his Michael Girsandsky, science (1953-63). ,and that widespread Land Lines and SlU-contracted 14th year with the SIU. Ed last from American ports because of writer for the American Cancer smoking in this country is only a Seatrain Lines carry the major shinped on the Alcoa Mariner as continued trade with North Viet­ Society, reported that "There were little over 50 vears old. And no portion of the United States con­ AB, was unfit for duty following nam. There are presently 15 two important plus values to this one suggested that cigarette smok­ tainer trade. Both companies have an auto accident, but is now FFD Polish vessels on the list. studv: (1) the beagle has air-tubes ing was the sole cause of em- a thriving coastal trade in the and raring to go. The blacklist also includes 7 and lung tissue which are highly phvsema. United States and SeaLand recent­ Philadelpliia British ships, 4 Cypriot, 2 Greek similar to those of human beings; Meanwhile, "light up," cigar­ ly began trans-Atlantic trade be­ and (2) tracheostomies made it ettes mav be hazardous to your tween American ports and Eu­ Shipping has been very decent and 1 Maltese, according to the necessary for the dogs actually to health! rope. out of Philly of late and the out­ Maritime Administration. More Evidence Found Linking Cigarettes With Lung Disease Port of Norfolk Plans to BuiU Container Facility �J«naai7 6, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Five IMCG Report Cites New Fire^ Loadiine Rules by Fred Farnen,Secretery-Treesurer,Great Lakes Another sailing season came to an end here on the Great Lakes. Except for a few vessels that operate year round, all major lakes ship­ ping is now laid up and moored in their winter berths. 1966 was an exceptional year for shipping and many of our contracted vessels recorded new tonnage records. Total vessel passages recorded by the Westcott Company in Detroit ^ during 1966 were 17,180. In 1965 Brother Ferris will not be fit for the figure was 16,041 for an in­ duty until he gets a little more crease of 1,139 passages. Ton­ rest. Harold Haugen was also dis­ nage is up again this year al­ charged from USPHS Hospital in though the size of the Great Lakes Detroit for the holidays. fleet keeps dwindling each season. John Swanson, one of our pen­ Some Great- Lakes shipping au­ thorities envision the day when sioners, was admitted to the Paul there will be no more fit-out and Oliver Memorial Hospital in lay up periods. Instead, ships of Frankfort on December 17 and the future will leave the lakes is still confined there with a heart before the freeze and return in the ailment. Contract negotiations for the spring of tne year. If any new Ann Arbor Railroad Company vessels are built for the lakes will begin on January 6 in Detroit. trade, they will be 700 footers capable of both lakes and ocean Cleveland travel. The last ship to hit the port of Detroit Cleveland for lay up was the The McArthur Lock is near Henry Platte, Jr., a ship that never completion and will be able to hit this port during the regular handle ships 700 feet long. With sailing season. ever increasing talk of extending Of the nine ships laying up in the sailing season, it may be possi­ this area, five have storage car­ ble some day to keep the lakes goes, thus assuring the men who open year round. A half million spend the winter in this port of dollars is presently being spent shifting and unloading work if this year alone on the seaway they want it. locks in Montreal in order to ex­ As soon as the lay off came, tend the seaway season by a cou­ some of the boys grabbed the first ple of days. The improvements bus or plane to their homes in all are designed to hasten the flow of parts of the country. Some have newly formed ice around the locks, gone to the coast for a quick trip and also to speed the flow of before the 1967 season opens on water, which is more susceptible the Great Lakes again, which, ac­ to freezing, when it moves at a cording to word around the ship­ sluggish pace. The Canadian gov­ ping companies in this port, will ernment will consider the possibil­ be as early as weather permits. ity of an all new canal, with four Some of the regulars who call super-size locks 1200 feet long and this area home are starting to about 110 feet wide. The new check in. They include Jim canal would accommodate new Thompson, Clyde Raines, Paul super-lakers designed for the McMahon and quite a few others. future. The last ship out of the Hope they keep coming in. The Welland Canal was the Canadian more the merrier. flag vessel SS Leadale, which left on Wednesday, December 14. Buffalo I would like to remind all of A total of twelve ships makes our brothers that they must get up the smallest storage winter clinic cards prior to fitout in 1967. fleet in the port of Buffalo for As you know, the SIU now has as far back as we can recall. This clinics located in Duluth, Alpena, was a good part of the reason for Chicago, Detroit, Toledo, Cleve­ the small turnout for the Christ­ land and Buffalo. All SIU halls mas dinner. However, those that on the Great Lakes will be kept did attend were very pleased with open diming the off season and it and complimented the Hotel appointments can be made with no Lenox for its fine food and excel­ trouble. If you get your clinic lent service. card now, you will avoid the big The last vessel to lay up here is rush at spring fitout. the Henry Steinbrenner which will Frankfort be finished on December 28. The crews off all the other ships were The annual SIU Christmas din­ ner was held in Frankfort on De­ able to get home to be with their cember 19 and we had a large families and loved ones for the holiday season. turnout. The office staff in the port of Layup in Sturgeon Bay and Manitowoc was completed on De­ Buffalo wishes to extend best cember 12. wishes to all for a happy and Due to the Christmas holiday, prosperous New Year. the Ann Arbor fleet operated one boat. They also paid the crew FOREIGN PAYOFF? off on the other two vessels, and LEAVE CLEAN SHIP made up for the holiday by pay­ Seafarers are reminded that ing the crew off the MV Viking when tbey leave a ship after from midnight the 25th to mid­ articles expire in a foreign port, night the 26th. This is to be ex­ the obligation to leave a clean pected for the New Year holiday ship for the neftt crew is the too. same as in any Stateside port. Teresa Davis, cabinmaid on the Attention to (tethils of houseMV Arthur K. Atkinson, was dis­ keepitig and '^orts to leave charged from the USPHS Hospi­ quarters, mesarootns end other tal in Detroit and will be fit Tor duty the 31st of December. Mdvin Ferris, carhandler, was discharged from the USPHS Hos­ pital to be home for Christmas. United Nations' Ship Safety Unit Marks Noteworthy Cains in 1966 NEW YORK—The 1966 year-end report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization reflects the intensified efforts made during the year to protect shipboard passengers against the danger of fire at sea. In addition, the report deals ^ bination of measures for general mainly at relaxing present restric­ with other important regula­ use in future new ship construc­ tions to take into account the tory actions taken during the tion. greater margin of safety made year, most notably changes in reg­ The worldwide adoption of possible by modern ship construc­ ulations governing loadiine re­ more stringent fireproof standards tion techniques. strictions on cargo vessels. for ships was given additional im­ Often called the Plimsoll line, Worldwide concern over the petus by action taken in 1966 by after Samuel Plimsoll, the English­ danger of fire at sea, especially the U.S. Congress to bar from man who first fought for its adop­ aboard passenger vessels built be­ U.S. ports those passenger ships tion as a safety measure for sea­ fore the enactment of current reg­ which do not meet U.S. ship men, the loadiine is the mark on ulations in 1948 governing fire­ safety standards. The proposed the hull above which the waterline proof construction techniques, was new worldwide regulations would cannot come when the ship is spurred mainly by two disastrous meet those standards. loaded. Many seamen's lives were fires—the burning of the cruise lost before the adoption of loadLeadline Revisions liner Lakonia in the North At­ line restrictions because greedy New loadiine regulations, which lantic in 1963 with a loss of 155 shipowners loaded vessels so lives and the Yarmouth Castle will come into effect one year heavily that they were no longer after being accepted by 15 major last year with 89 deaths, many of shipping nations, are aimed seaworthy. them Americans. A meeting of the IMCO Safetv Committee in November, 1966 adopted many amendments to the 1960 Safety of Life at Sea Con­ vention which were recommended in May of 1966 at a special meet­ ing in London. Representatives to the May meeting in London in­ by Frank Orozak, West Coast Representative cluded the SIU, which gave its full support to the proposed new The National Right-to-Work Committee is making a renewed at­ regulations. tempt to impose compulsory open shop conditions on California work­ ers as well as on workers in nine other states. TTie announcement to Extensive Changes The new rules call for extensive this effect comes from Reed Larson, the committee's executive viceimprovements in passenger ships president, and comes hard on the heels of conservative victories at built before 1948 and for minor the polls last November. It conmodifications in many ships built stitutes a threat to the job security some easy shore time relaxing in of every worker in this and in Southern California. after that date. Seattle The changes, which will go into other states. San Francisco Shipping out of the Seattle area force when they are accepted by the 64 member nations of the Shipping out of 'Fri.sco remains remains excellent and the pros­ organization, call for improve­ very, very active. There's plenty pects are good for the future. ments in structural protection of jobs available for AO's, oilers Payoffs this past period included the Lucille Bloomfield, Margaret against fire, in fire-detection and and bakers. fire-fiehting equipment and in re­ Paying off and signing on crews Brown, and the Steel Rover, while strictions on the use of combus­ were the Steel Trader, Pecos, Fair- signing on was the Cosmos Marin­ tible material in the living spaces port, Long Beach, Barre Victory, er. In transit were the Anchorage, of ships. Other suggested improve­ Ames Victory, Fortmar, Los An­ Fortmar, Inger, Seattle, Seamar, ments apply to wiring and venti­ geles, Elizabethport, Norberto and the San Francisco. lation systems to reduce the dan­ Capay and the Antinous. Oldtimers on the beach include ger of electrical fires and the We're happy to report that Albert Van Dyke, SIU 23 years, spread of fires through ventilating Chief Cook F. Cerrano, who suf­ who's waiting for the right Group duct.s. fered from a serious hand infection No. 2 job after having shipped as In addition, a special subcom­ and was laid up in the USPHSH hosun aboard the Western Planet. mittee is presently studying vari­ for three weeks, is going to be Adolph Kubacki piled off the ous systems of fire protection and FED shortly. J. J. Houlihan, a 14- Overseas Rose in order to spend firefiehting in passenger ships to year SIU man, just received his the holidays ashore. Dolph has decide on the best possible com­ vacation check and plans to pass been SIU for 15 years and plans to take on another chief steward's spot after the holidays. John J. Seafarer Arthur Smith Retires Quinter is waiting for the Manhat­ tan, which is due in shortly. John, a member of the SIU for a dozen years, last shipped aboard the Fenn Sailor as pumpman and is on the beach for the holidays. Wilmington Shipping activity has been booming here for the past couple of weeks and there are plenty of jobs for rated men in all depart­ ments. The Steel Architect and the American Victory paid off this past period while nine ships were through in transit. We were glad to see John Russel, an SIU oldtimer and pensioner from Houston, out here for the holidays and enjoying the warm Christmas weather. After the first of the year, he's returning to the Gulf area. Seafarer Arthur A. Smith picked up his first regular monthly Some well-known faces have $175 pension check recently from SIU Vice President Lindsey been back on the beach for short Williams at the New Orleans hall. Smith, who makes his home Christmas vacations, after which with his family in Gretna, La., last sailed aboard the M/V they plan to ship almost imme­ Pensacola, operated by New Orleans-based Coyle Lines, Inc. diately. The Pacific Coast �Page Six Jmnmmry 6, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Conservation Group Notes Decline Pollution, Land Fill Threaten Fish Catch Along U.S. Coast A drop of nearly 50 percent in the commercial-catch of 18 species of Atlantic Coast food, sport and bait fish in the past five years may be due in large measure to man's destruction of coastal marshes and pollution of coastal The "babies" of most coastal rivers, bays and harbors, accord­ species of fish get their start-in ing to the American Littoral Society. The society, a national aquatic conservation group with head­ quarters at the federal Sandy Hook Marine Laboratory in New Jersey, bases its conclusion on catch statistics of the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries. The sta­ tistics show a decline from 1,400 million pounds of fish in 1960 to 700 million pounds in 1965. The greatest drop was in the catch of menhaden. This fish is never eaten by man but is used ex­ tensively in the manufacture of poultry feed and commercial oils and has long been considered a prime bait for many food and game fish, ranging from striped bass and bluefish, to tuna. Other prime species showing a downward trend from Maine to Florida included fluke (summer flounder), croaker, spot and porgy (scup). Together they dropped from an index level of 86 million to 58 mililon pounds in the five years. Like the menhaden, these im­ portant sport fish may be suffering from a reduction in good breeding grounds, the report said. life in marshes or shallow bays and inlets which provide them with both protective shelter and rich food. The society emphasizes that these are the areas which have been most subject to destruction in the last decade by wholesale draining and filling for housing, industrial and waste dumping sites. The increasing load of all forms of pollution emptying into coastal bays and harbors is thought to be another factor in some fish-stock declines, although some species of anadromous fish, which leave the sea to spawn in the fresh or brack­ ish waters of ocean tributaries, appear to be on the over-all in­ crease. The report noted that coastal fish abundance has always fluctu­ ated, some species increasing and others decreasing in any given period. However, during the 1960-65 span the losses outnum­ bered gains for what the society branded "a net loss of fish stocks of critical proportions, some of which may be natural, but much of which is thought to be caused by man's activities." THE IKQUlRDSfG SEAFARER QUESTION: What do you con­ sider the advantages of going to sea as opposed to a job on the beach? (Asked in the New Orleans Hail.) Vic Miorana: I've raised five children while going to sea, so I • can .say there is a financial value. I get a chance to go to South Amer­ ica. Not many landlubbers can .f do that whenever they want. Travel is part of the sea­ man's job, while people tied to an office or a desk don't have the same advantage. ^ Eldea Araot: I like going to sea. I have the ability to travel to wherever 1 may want to go and 1 find myself always meeting different and interesting people. You meet them on ships and in foreign ports. A lot of people think seaman just go to foreign ports. But seamen also get to know a lot more about the U.S. ^ Howard Menz: Going to sea gives you a ch'ance to get away from it all and be by yourself to re­ lax and think. Shoreside work­ ers seldom have this opportunity unless they take a vacation and then they usually don't get entirely away. The seafaring environment has unique advantages: fresh, salt ' t. air and well-balanced meals, to name just a few. James Bell: Travel,Travel, Trav­ el! Travel overseas to strange lands; travel all over the United States; and travel off by yourself at sea where you get to know yourself. A seaman also has the advantage of having his meals and bunk sup­ plied. Seamen probably develop closer friendships than the average shoresider. Also I get a chance to read more and the pay is good. ^ lohfl. Hrolciiok: The pace of work at sea is easier and more relaxing than the rat race pace of shoreside jobs. There is no con­ fusion about who is supposed to do what. Most sea­ men say that trav­ el is the big ad­ vantage of going to sea. t agree. I especially like South America. <|> Willie Walker: For me person­ ally it allows me to make a decent living. Seafaring is also education­ al, especially through travel. I recently made a •voyage to Viet Nam. Most peo­ ple see Viet Nam only through newspaper or TV reports. But there are many Sea­ farers who have seen the Viet Nam situation first batid. December 16 to December 30, 1966 DKK DIPARTMrni TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH ui a Port Boston' New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans ...... Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Class A • Class B Class C 0 1 0 38 30 53 2 6 21 8 6 4 6 0 2 7 5 7 0 2 2 7 8 10 6 20 22 9 18 17 10 6 4 20 32 25 24 16 8 155 177 126 Class A Class B 6 1 50 83 2 11 36 13 8 11 7 11 7 1 35 10 58 17 17 31 7 16 42 23 30 7 163 377 Class A Class B 1 17 78 287 15 33 33 126 40 25 8 19 6 24 106 26 86 173 106 187 36 0 62 6 68 3 393 1,178 VIGINE DVARTMINT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 5 1 63 36 10 2 7 16 7 2 7 2 0 5 17 14 50 30 29 18 7 12 14 47 3 21 270 155 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 2 0 35 43 22 0 0 3 8 10 7 6 2 2 8 3 5 4 0 4 8 10 8 5 21 28 8 16 5 7 9 7 43 15 29 7 21 14 155 168 114 SnWARD DfPARTMmr TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 1 1 8 65 5 1 12 12 3 8 12 5 5 0 7 35 26 49 25 17 7 3 17 31 18 10 273 110 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 1 30 37 6 0 4 2 10 8 9 8 1 1 4 6 1 0 1 2 5 7 11 6 16 21 22 12 7 0 4 11 55 18 14 5 16 21 143 70 170 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 7 1 87 204 22 1 92 31 10 18 6 7 14 1 27 58 117 69 133 133 22 1 31 1 26 7 750 376 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A CJIassB 7 2 152 34 20 7 70 33 19 27 11 7 10 2 75 15 144 72 108 58 23 0 35 1 27 5 701 263 Japan Leads World in Shipbailding, Widens Gap tor lUh Straight Year With statistics available for only the first 11 months of 1966, Japan has again emerged as the world's largest shipbuilding nation for the 11th consecutive year. For more than a decade now, while the United States has dropped steadily down the list of major shipbuilding nations to its present Present plans call for a 6,950 position in llth place, Japan has count for 47 percent of the en­ tire world's launchings this year. gross ton vessel powered by a 10,year by year widened her margin Last year Japan's percentage was 000 horsepower nuclear engine of leadership. 44 percent. which is expected to be ready for Figures recently released by Meanwhile, Japan has changed service around 1971-72. the Shipbuilders' Association of plans concerning construction of The Japanese Government, Japan, covering the first II its first nuclear powered ship. In­ which will subsidize about half months of 1966, show that Jap­ stead of building a pure- research of the contruction costs of the anese shipbuilders had booked vessel with nuclear powered en­ nuclear vessel, as it does for much orders for over 9 million gross gines, a combination vessel is now of the Japanese merchant fleet, tons. Of this, over 7 million tons being planned that can be used for hopes the atomic powered ship are for delivery to foreign nations either oceanographic survey work will be a prototyj>e of future mer­ and nearly 2 million tons are for or for commercial cargo carrying. chant ships. Japanese shipowners. In addition, it appears that Japan will continue to lead the SlU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS world in shipbuilding for some November 1 - November 30, 1966 time to come, because she is also the world feeder in such categor­ Number of Amount ies as orders received, the laying leneflts Paid of keels, launching of vessels, completions, tonnage, and the Hospital Reneflts . .. 6,095 $ 63,254.76 backlog of work. Death leneflts 39 98,737.30 If contracts being concluded in Disability leneflts 936 140,700.00 December are included in the 43 8,566.80 figures released, Japan will almost Maternity leneflts certainly surpass the 10 million Dependent leneflts 484 97,870.69 gross ton yearly construction Optical leneflts 551 8,246.80 mark for the fint time in her his­ ... 3,774 28,896.00 tory. . . . 1,454 614,748.07 Orders in calendar year 1965 Vacation leneflts totaled slightly over 8 million TOTAL VWARi, VACATION gross tons. Japan's 1966 launchings will ac­ MNiPITS PAID THIS PifllOO 19,87l $1,061,020.42 �Janaary 6, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG American Indian Needs More Govt. Aid To Improve His Lot Chronic unemployment and poverty are still the lot of most Ameri­ can Indians despite considerable progress in recent years, Commissioner of Indian Affairs Robert L. Bennett reports in an article appearing in the American Federationist. Bennett, the first Indian to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs, writes in the December issue of the AFL-CIO magazine of the special prob­ lems faced by the nation's 550,000 Indians, especially the 380,000 living on reservations. Over the years, Bennett notes, the American Indian has been treated by the federal government in turn "as a conquered enemy, dangerous insurgent, childlike incompetent and laggard partner." In Bennett's view: "The government has the same oLligation to the Indians of this country that it has to the rest of its citizens; namely, that there be no families living in destitution, no children deprived of the fullest educa­ tional opportunity, no social or political discrimination and no fear and mistrust left to mar the relationships between Indian citizens and non-Indian citizens." He suggests that the task ahead is to hasten the day of self-sufficiency for America's Indians. In this endeavor, Bennett says, employment assistance, industrial development and improved educational opportunities all play important parts. As better schooling opportunities have been made available. "Indian children rushed in like air into a vacuum," Bennett notes. Almost 95 percent of school-age children now are in school, a sharp contrast with the situation a generation or two ago. Tribes have developed tourist facilities to provide job opportunities, new plants paying prevailing wages have been located on or near reservations and public housing authorities have been established on reservations, including 23 "do it together" projects where Indians have built modem homes for themselves. Vocational and on-the-job training have been greatly expanded in recent years and some Indians have made the difficult transition from reservation life to an urban society. For those who cannot make the jump to a totally different environ­ ment successfully, Bennett suggests, "both tribal and federal authorities must seek ways to expand opportunities nearer at hand." Bennett sees "no magic solutions to long-standing problems" but he is convinced that "there are solutions." In addition to the work of his own agency, he says, "there will be closer liaison with other governmental agencies whose activities benefit the Indians. . . . There will also be closer involvement with state and local governments in areas with large Indian populations." From the Indians themselves, Bennett writes, "leadership of the highest order" is required to replace generations of federal paternalism and Indian dependency. The Clothing Workers have launched a nationwide drive against men's and boys' clothing made in Hong Kong. Informa­ tional picket lines and pamphlet distribution have been established in front of the Bamberger store in Newark, N.J. and the May Com­ pany store in downtown Los An­ geles. The drive will be carried to additional stores in other cities which have either started to sell clothing made in Hong Kong or have increased their volume. ACWA Vice President Howard Samuel, head of the Union Label Department, said a study showed that imports have increased sharp­ ly this year. ^ Same-day major election vic­ tories were scored by the State, County and Municipal Employees among Department of Public Works Employees in Detroit and non-professional personnel of Rut­ gers University, New Brunswick, N.J. The Detroit election was won by a 1,200 rqargin over a coalition led by the Teamsters and gave the AFL-CIO affiliate repre­ sentation rights for a unit of 2,300 workers. TTie SCME had sought one city-wide bargaining unit for the department. But the Michigan Labor Mediation Board overruled a staff recommendation and carved out a separate unit for 1,040 truck drivers and equipment operators for which the Teamsters won represoitation rights, 581344, in a second election. A "catch-up" ranging up to merely 30 cents an hour was won by Local 1-128 of the Oil, Chem­ ical and Atomic Workers for some 100 operating employees of the Powerine Oil Company, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., largest independ­ ent refiner in the West, the union has announced. Chairman Robert M. Dempsey of the OCAW nego­ tiating committee said that the un­ ion had presented proposals re­ flecting the average wages of eight major oil companies in the area. The first strike against the Ray­ theon Company by members of Local 1505, International Brother­ hood of Electrical Workers, ended when the strikers ratified a threeyear agreement providing wage in­ creases of 11 to 16 cents an hour now, another 12 cents across the board in the third year, and a raise in company payments into the pension fund. Raytheon man­ agement also agreed to make lan­ guage changes involving working conditions, job classification, sen­ iority and grievance procedure. A|> Some 17,000 plant, traffic and accounting employees of the Mich­ igan Bell Company have voted by a 7-2 margin to ratify a new con­ tract negotiated by the Communi­ cations Workers after they had re­ jected an earlier proposal. More than 220,000 Bell System emoloyees represented by the CWA have now ratified settlements reached during the current series of negotiations, the CWA said. Page Seven "Try This For Size!" Oceans Away Japan is winding up 1966 as the world's greatest shipbuilding nation for the 11th consecutive year. She leads the world in almost every category of shipbuilding activ­ ity, with enough backlog of work to make her a pretty good bet to retain the ship­ building crown next year. When the final tally for 1966 is completed, it is estimated that Japan will have passed the 10 million gross ton yearly construction mark for the first time. Meanwhile, on this side of the Pacific, ship construction is virtually at a standstill. The United States stands in 11th place in worldwide shipbuilding, behind such nations as France, Poland and the Netherlands. These figures ar« astounding considering it is just over 20 years since the end of World War II when the U.S. led the world in shipbuilding and maritime activity. Only 10 years after the war's end, Japan was already leading the world in shipbuilding while the U.S. was rapidly fading out of the maritime picture. The reasons for this startling reversal are many and varied. The primary reason, however, is that the Japanese Government has realized the importance of a strong marifirae industry to a manufacturing and trad­ ing nation and did all in its power to foster the growth of a strong, vital maritime indus­ try. The United States Government, on the other hand, abandoned its maritime industry almost immediately after the war and ex­ cept for brief periods such as the Korean War, the Suez Crisis and the present Viet­ nam situation, has shown no interest in the industry. U.S. maritime policy has been a patchwork affair of expedient solutions. The precepts of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act, which was designed to assure the United States a strong merchant marine adequate to meet the nation's needs, have been ig­ nored. The SIU and other maritime unions have been fighting to end U.S. maritime's decline and to put us back in the worldwide maritime 'picture. We have met with some success, but much more must be done before this 20-year trend can be reversed. The strug­ gle must continue until worldwide maritime statistics, which are presently badly out of balance, begin to right themselves. The 90th Congress? With the 90th Congress getting ready to convene, conservative, big-business and antilabor lobbyists are heading for Washington in record numbers. Their aim is to seek legislation handcuffing the labor movement, rolling back and undermining the Great Society and anti-poverty programs and thwarting the liberal legislation which has already been passed and yet remains to be acted upon to alleviate many of the nation's most pressing social needs. Many bitter legislative battles will be fought during the upcoming session of Con­ gress. As it has always been in the past, the labor movement will be in the forefront of the struggle, upholding the best interests of all of the American people against the many special-interest groups who will be on hand to serve nobody's interest but their own. The American labor movement does not intend to fight merely a holding action in Washington during the 90th session of Con­ gress. Certainly it will fight to prevent any rollbacks of the progress made by the 89th Congress. In addition, however, it will wage a determined and constructive campaign for new and expanded legislation. �SEAFARERS LOG Page Eig^t SlU Representative Frank Boyne keeps In close contact with union brothers who are here shown on fantail of the SS Wild Ranger. The men are (I. to r.): Boyne: Glenn Doug­ las, A.B.: Randy Cox, O.S.: and Vernon Adkison, also O.S. A.B. James Watson puffs his pipe on deck while SS Wild Ranger docks in Yokohama and union brother Randy Cox, O.S., does some thinking while surveying port scene. SlU-contracted Coe Victory Is tied to her moorings at North Pier, Port of Yokohama, on De­ cember 8, 1966. Port is pictur­ esque, docks are kept spotless. A sunny day on the deck of the SS Coe Victory brought together (I. to r.) R. C. Thomas, Steward; Frank Boyne; Don Bowtell, 3rd Assistant Engineer and former SlU man. Kneeling are Red Wahl, 2nd Assistant Engineer, along with Ken Mart, an electrician. All agreed ship was a good one. JannarjT 6, Broadside view of Waterman's SS Wild Ranger, December 9th, 1966, as she docked at the North Pier in the Port of Yokohama, completing one end of voyage out of New York City, home port for Seafarers manning the vessel. Behind Ordinary Seaman Herbert "Frenchy" DeBoissiere is Waterman's SS Andrew Jackson. She frequently vis­ its Japan and plies often through Oriental waterways on one of the world's most colorful seaway routes. rr Seafarers chat in Andrew Jackson messroom. They are (I. to r.) Robert Lane, messman; Bob Mehrbrodt, O.S. Dayman; Paul Dew, A.B.; and C. Kent, also an A.B. SlU Representative Frank Boyne pays a visit to Alvern Kelso, an oiler off the SS Choctaw, at Bluff Hospital, Yokohama, to discuss ship's voyage. A very busy man is SlU Representative Boyne. Here is Frank pictured with three crewmembers off the Steel Traveler in Yokohama. The crew, (from I. to r.) includes Riversly Brown, wiper; Ken Rose, A.B.: and Roy Mitchell, a crew messman who expressed a strong liking and admi­ ration for Yokohama and the Oriental way of life. These two' crewmen shown during their stay at Bluff Hospital are on the road back to FFD, They are, from left to right, R. C. Blair, 2nd pump off the SS Connecticut, along with SlU Brother Alvern Kelso, oiler off the SS Choctaw. Both had high praise for Japanese hospitality as well fts their comfort and care during a stay at Bluff Hospital. Oiler Peter Oyer was interested in shopping for a new {acket when he bunr^ped into these two Japanese vendors who boa.rded ship in order to sell their wares. Here they are haggling over price inside a passageway ab^rd SS Andrew Jackson during second week of Decediber. 1967 �January 6 1967 SEAFARERS LOG SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Ucense Trammg and Upgrading Program Jointly Operated by the Seafarers International Union, AGLIW District and V-,' District 2* Marine Engineers Beneficial Association This report on the joint license training and upgrading program operated by SlU and District 2 MEBA appears simultaneously in the SEAFARERS LOG and DISTRICT 2 AAARINE ENGINEER, official organs of the two sponsoring unions. nee again, this is an occasion to be proud of the determination and performance of SIU members. In less than one year's time, 113 Seafarers have obtained licenses as ships' engineers after preparing for their examinations at the School of Marine Engineeering jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 MEBA. Many more SIU engine department men are presently enrolled in the School, receiving instruc­ tion that will enable them to sit for their licenses and to sail as engi­ neering officers. This unique school and what it is accomplishing is important to the men themselves, to the SIU and to the nation. From the standpoint of the Seafarers themselves, the manner in which they have upgraded themselves is a convincing demonstration that the foc'sle is still a major source of potential licensed officers. Provided with the protec­ tion of the benefits they have earned as unlicensed seamen, the record shows that men from the foc'sle can and will obtain their licenses and perform creditably on the job. The benefit to the union as a whole derives from the fact that by helping to fill the need for licensed engineers aboard American-flag vessels, these men have enabled SIU-MEBA District 2 jointly con­ tracted ships to continue to sail on time. And the national interest is served by the continued sailing on time of these ships, particularly those engaged in the vital Viet Nam sealift. The response to the license training program, first of its kind to be offered anywhere, is most gratifying. We take special pride in the manner in which these SIU engine department men have per­ formed in school and subsequently in their new shipboard duties. The example of those who have successfully completed the course should inspire their union brothers to also take advantage of the opportunity that this union training program affords to SIU members, their fam­ ilies and the nation. Finally, the jointly operated union school is an example of what trade union cooperation can accomplish and contribute in the in­ terests of the workers involved, and to the security of the industry and the nation. PAUL HALL, President Seafarers International Union little over a year ago, the shortage of licensed marine engineers became more acute as a result of the impending breakout of ships for the Viet Nam sealift. District 2 MEBA, like other unions, faced the possilulity of delayed sailings, which posed a threat to the national security and to the security of every District MEBA member and all other ships' personnel. Now, in January 1967, the picture has changed remarkably for District 2. Because of the success of our joint training and upgrading program—and our ability to provide opportunities for the graduates of the maritime academies—our contracted ships have been able to sail throughout the year without delays, and the Union has met its contractual commitments. In the relatively short period since the School of Marine Engi­ neering was established. 75 District 2 members have raised their licenses, and the flow of men taking advantage of the upgrading pro­ gram continues. At the same time, 113 SIU members have obtained original licenses under the program and have sailed as engineers on District 2 ships. District 2 is proud that we have been able to provide a means through which our members can raise their licenses without hard­ ship to themselves and their families. We have also been able to draw qualified unlicensed men from the SIU into our ranks as engineers, enabling us to cope with the Viet Nam crisis and to prepare for our future peacetime requirements for new engineers. The success of this program has been made possible by the outstanding cooperation and support of the union's deep-sea member­ ship. A great deal of credit also belongs to the quality of instruction offered by the School of Marine Engineering and its exceptionally qualified staff, many of whom are District 2 members. We cannot stop now. The need for qualified engineers in all ratings will continue well into the future. Our license upgrading program has proved its worth. Every District 2 member is urged to make use of this unusual opportunity to raise his license. RAYMOND T. McKAY, President District 2, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association �Edward Adunson Age 21, 2nd Eng. SS Trans Hartford WilUam S. Allen Age 34, 2nd Eng. SS Rambam Carl Anderson Age 58, Chief Eng. SS Manhattan Robert V. Anderson Age 37, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Designer Michael Aversano Age 32, 2nd Eng. SS Connecticut The individual photos on this and the following pages are of the SlU and District 2 MEBA members who got either original licenses or upgraded licenses at the jointly operated training school. Captions give name, age, steam license obtained and first vessel shipped on after obtaining license. Joint Program Meets Need for Licensed Engineers Otis C. Bailey Jr. Age 41, 2nd Eng. SS Panoceanic Faith Thomas W. Barnes Age 31, 3rd Eng. SS Mt. Vernon Victory James Bamette Age 43, 3rd Eng. SS Lynn Victory J- he highly successful engineers' training program by means of which the SIU and District 2, MEBA have been meeting the needs of contracted vessels for licensed engi­ neers points up the effectiveness of inter-union cooperation in handling common maritime problems. In late 1965, when the shortage of licensed engineers became aggravated by the increasing demands of the Viet Nam sealift, the SIU and District 2, MEBA began inten­ sive discussions aimed at establishing a training program through which unlicensed personnel could obtain engi­ neers' licenses and licensed engineers could be trained for raising their grade. On January 3, the two unions signed an agreement establishing the jointly-sponsored training program. The program included the operation of a School of Marine En­ gineering and other provisions^ for assisting both licensed and unlicensed applicants to obtain and-upgrade licenses. The agreement set a precedent in the maritime industry because it not only provided for a program of study under a staff of professional instructors, but also set up a pro­ gram of subsistence payments for members of both organi­ zations while they were attending the school. Another of the precedent-setting features of the joint union venture was a provision to give unlicensed SIU members who obtained licenses under the program full credit for all the pension benefits they had built up while sailing unlicensed. Alexander Becker Age 37, 2nd Eng. SS Sea Pioneer This protection of pension credits had been one of the principal obstacles to the development of joint union up­ grading programs in the past. The success of the SIU and District 2 MEBA in resolving this problem was widelyhailed throughout the industry as a pattern for licensing and upgrading programs to help ease the chronic shortage of licensed engineers in the American Merchant Marine. Over a period of time, discussions had been held with other unions to develop similar programs, but without suc­ cess. As a result, the SIU-District 2 program became the first, and so far the only, joifit union training program of its kind. Immediately after announcement of the program, appli­ cations to attend the school began pouring in from the members of both unions. Classes at the newly-established School of Marine Engineering, located in Brooklyn, New York, began on February 1, 1966. The program's effectiveness in producing new licenses and upgrading existing ones was soon demonstrated. On March 4, two MEBA District 2 members, Charles Polsen and Charles Mollard, upgraded their licenses to Second Assistant Engineer after preparing for their examinations at the school. The first SIU member to obtain a license under the new program was Robert Anderson, 37, who had been shipping as fireman, oiler and watertender. An­ derson got his license on April 14 and almost immediately obtained a Third Assistant Engineer's berth on the Steel Edward Bender Age 51, 1st Eng. SS Steel Traveler George W. Bertbold Age 56, 2nd Eng. SS Rio Grande Raymond Btlle Age 40, Chief Eng. SS Yellowstone Cfaristopber A. Bobbe Age 41, 3rd Eng. SS Geneva GB Bone Age 45, 2nd Eng. SS Potmnac Donald N. BowteO Age 34, 2nd Eng. SS Duke Victory r- Willfam C. Biskas Age 49, 3nd Eng. SS Albion Victory James F. Black Age 33, 3rd Eng. SS TYanserie �Sverre Breima Age 52, 2nd Asst. SS Ames Victory Ira C. Bridges Age 43, 2nd Eng. SS U.S. Navigator Roger Burke Age 22, 2nd Eng. SS Ema Elizabeth Steve Brunstrom. Age 23, 2nd Eng. SS Cosmos Trader David Buikes Age 24, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Designer Union School Produces 188 Licenses in 1966 Designer (Isthmian), for a voyage which began on April 21. From that point on, the jointly sponsored school has continued to produce licensed engineers from among the unlicensed SIU personnel and to upgrade District 2 engi­ neers to higher licenses. By the end of 1966, less than 9 months after Anderson got his license, the school had pro­ duced a total of 188 licenses, 113 new licenses for SIU members and 75 for District 2 members. Of the SIU members, 72 had 3rd assistant's licenses, and 41 had obtained original licenses as Second Assistants. Also by the end of 1966, 75 District 2 engineers had upgraded their licenses, 22 to Chief Engineer, 11 to First Assistant, and 42 to Second Assistant. These were all steam licenses but a number of the men also obtained diesel licenses in addition to their steam licenses. As a result of the joint license program, plus the output of the Merchant Marine Academies, ships manned by the SIU and District 2 contracted companies were able to sail without a single delay during the year, a highly significant achievement in view of the heavy break-out of ships for the Viet Nam Sealift. Thus, the unions were able to meet their contractual committments. All their contracted vessels sailed on time and the needs created by the Viet Nam con­ flict were being satisfied in so far as these two organizations were involved. At this time, the STU-District 2 program and the merchant marine academies are the only major sources of new licenses for marine engineers. For example, for the period of its operation in 1966, the STU-District 2 program produced 113 new licenses. The United States Merchant Marine Academy, the largest of the maritime colleges, graduated 111 licensed engineers in 1966. The SIU-District 2 program will soon be augmented by the recentlyinstituted license training program of the SIU of North America-affiliated Marine Firemen's Union on the West Coast. The SIU-District 2 program supplements the new engi­ neers graduated by the Federal and state maritime academies. A good many academy graduates are District 2 members and sail aboard the Union's contracted vessels in all license categories. More graduates are expected to ship with the union in 1967 and in future years. Both the academies and the District 2-SIU joint train­ ing program are vital sources of the new engineers who, as the estimates indicate, are necessary to fill the demands of American shipping, now and in the years ahead. District 2 MEBA is on record that the best way to answer the problem of the shortage of engineers is "by keeping the academies, and expanding the type of up­ grading program we have developed with the SIU." (Continued on next page) Douglas J. Burnett Jr. Age 37, 2nd Eng. SS Albion Victory •r 1 Raoul Cabrera Age 49, 3rd Eng. SS Merrimac Thomas W. Cmtcr Age 44, 3rd Eng. SS Mankato Victory PbU Choi Age 51, Chief Eng. SS Baylor Victory Robcit ChronowBid Age 24, 2nd Eng. Instructor at School EUB W. Cottien Age 39, 3rd Eng. SS Jefferson City Victory Charles Cunning^ram Age 43, 2nd Eng. SS Delaware Age 24, 2nd Eng. SS Long Linee HOB^ D. Cnmn Age 29, 3rd Eng. SS Cosmos Trader Walter Czemy Age 22, 2nd Eng. SS Asbury \icboiy Leif K. Drien Age 42, 3rd Eng. SS St Christopher Affircd O. Davis Age 36, 3rd Eng. SS Ocean Pioneet �(Continued from previous page) Howard B. Davis Age 43, 2nd Eng. SS Northwestern Victory Walter F. Dawson Age 39, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Artisan Frederick Dieterle Age 23, 2nd Eng. SS Manhattan Rkhard Dixon Age 44, Chief Eng. SS Cosmos Trader Dennis D<dierty Age 27, Chief Eng. SS Long Lines Lonnie B. Dooley Age 42, 3rd Eng. SS Bessemer Victory George A. Ebberwein Jr. Age 32, 3rd Eng. SS Transyork James Egbert Age 23, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Scientist Charles W. Eschenbach Age 39, 3rd Eng. SS Hercules Victory James M. Faust Age 54, 2nd Eng. SS Fairisle Fred O. Fleiscbmann Age 40, 2nd Eng. SS Mankato Victory Against the background of the Viet Nam conflict, the great strength of the SIU-District 2 training, program is the fact that it is producing newly-licensed men when and as they are needed. This is a continuing source of new licenses as ships are being bfoken out. Its results are evident every day. The benefits of the SIU-District 2 program for the nation as a whole were apparent in the remarks of former Maritime Administrator Nicholas Johnson, made before a special subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine Committee on May 2. 1966 in which he said: "Since upgrading is the only type of program which of­ fers rapid results in the time frame which is established by the Viet Nam sealift build-up, the Maritime Administra­ tion prefers that the example given by District 2 MEBA, in conjunction with the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU, be followed by District 1 and the Pacific Coast District of the MEBA." The joint training program is not aimed exclusively at meeting the needs of the Viet Nam conflict, however. It is expected to help to satisfy the normal peacetime require­ ments of the unions as well. Jobs as engineers for both the newly-licensed men coming through the joint program as well as for the present District 2 membership should be ' plentiful well into the future, even aside from those jobs created by the Viet Nam crisis. First off, there is the normal attrition resulting from men leaving the industry, deaths and retirements on District 2 MEBA pensions. The new provisions of the District 2 pension program, which become effective in June 1968, are expected to result in additional retirement applications among senior licensed engineers, thus creating a demand for additional replace­ ments. New jobs are also expected to result from additions to the fleets under contract to District 2 MEBA and SIU. The experience of 1966 has proved that the SIU and District 2 MEBA were correct in reasoning that a large number of new licenses could be produced from among the unlicensed personnel if an attractive program was estab­ lished. Protecting pension credits, providing the men at­ tending the school with adequate subsistence allowances, and tailoring the program to fit the needs of the students have proved to be the essential elements of the program. The unions were also correct in assuming that a large number of District 2 members would upgrade their licenses if a good school was established and provisions were made to ease the financial burden of men attending the school. As a result of these provisions, 75 engineers have upgraded their licenses at the School of Marine tngineeringThe school has functioned so well that it rapidly began to outgrow its facilities. Within a matter of months after the program had started, plans were developed for ac­ quiring larger and more adequate classroom and other instruction facilities. r- > Bobby Etbridge Age 41, 2nd Asst. SS U.S. Defender Robert Gcddinci Age 39, 2nd Eng. SS Hudson Robert GUIs Age 43, Chief Eng. SS Fortaleza EmO J. Ghfer Age 43, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Architect Walter Flcishnuui Age 44, 2nd Eng. SS Bangor Fired Goff Age 52, 2nd Eng. Waiting To Ship George C. Foley Jr. Age 42, 3rd Eng. SS Rio Grande Eneat Goidnlth Age 51, Chief Eng. SS Steel NavigatOT �Robert Anderson (right), first SlU man to get license at joint Union school, is congratulated by shipmate as he takes over Third Engineer's job on SS Steel Designer. Job performances by men who have .obtained original and upgraded licenses through joint Union program have been acclaimed. Students' attentiveness to studies, as evidenced in class here, coupled with practical engine room experience, has produced competent engineers. School's Graduates Doing First-Rate on Job he success of the program in producing 113 new engineers in 1966 is only part of the story. Equally gratifying is the per­ formance of the men who have obtained their original licenses through the program. Testimony to the professional skills and competence shown by these new engineers is coming in from the companies in which they're working. Ronald Spencer, director of the School of Marine Engineering, has received letters from Marine Superintendents, Port Engineers and Chief Engineers lauding the newly-licensed engineers for their know-how and interest in their duties. Typical of the comments which the school has received from supervisory personnel in the industry who have evaluated the performance of the new engineers are these: "Mr. Charles Michaels has proven himself a most capable en­ gineer and it is my pleasure to have him as an engineering officer." * * * "Mr. Alfred O. Davis, who graduated from your school in June, has shown and proven his ability as Tlurd Assistant Engineer. In "'M addition to being a damned good engineer, he is also a fine ship­ mate. "This has been my first opportunity to sail with a School of Marine Engineering graduate. All I can say is if all are as well trained as Mr. Davis, this is one of the finest things to have hap­ pened. Keep up the good work. We need good, trained engineers." * » » "I would like to commend you for the fine job you are doing in training unlicensed men for their original license. "We have had Mr. Robert E. Poore as Third Assistant Engineer since June 12th. He has performed ail of Ids assigned duties to our complete satisfaction. He has shown an interest in his job and is not afraid to ask questkms. "I am looking forward to nMre of your graduates in the near future." (The originals of these and other letters testifying to the per­ formance of the newly-licensed engineers are on file at the School of Marine Enpneering.) 'J . - Waiting To Ship Ray Jakubowicz Age 26, 1st Eng. Waiting To Ship Partha E. Jemigan Age 42, 3rd Eng. SS U.S. Builder Lawrence Kenekcr Jr. Age 43, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Designer Brendan Kennedy Age 23, 2nd Eng. Waiting To l%ip Jq^ J. Kennedy A^ 40, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Vendor Donald Hay Finn Greddedt Age 47, 1st Eng. SS Monticello Victory Patrick J. Grennan Age 51, 3rd Eng. SS Battle Creek Age 38, Chief Eng. Donald Keddy Age 38, Chief Eng. SS Steel Rover John W. Keler Jr. Age 38, 3rd Eng. SS U.S. Adventurer v'^ �John Kimble Age 22, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Seafarer John Langus Age 52, 1st Eng. SS U.S. Mate Michael J. Kindya Age 26, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Vendor Ellle H. Larrimore Age 46, 3rd Eng. ^ Sea Pioneer Cyril King Age 50, 2nd Eng. SS Montpelier Victory Nlk<riaos Kostantas Age 34, 2nd Eng. SS Hans Isbrandtscn Edward J. Krcha Age 41, 3rd Eng. SS Duke Victory Kenneth G. Laughlin Age 25, 3rd Eng. SS Bangor John Leydon Age 23, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Navigator WilKam P. Logan Age 34, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Advocate Union Training Program Is Keyed To Needs of individual Student Records of SlU engine men are run through data processing machines to determine availability of qualified candidates for license training. Nicholas Loizos Age 51, Ist Eng. Waiting To Ship Endei Loosaar Age 43, 3rd Eng. SS St. Christopher V>4lassroom work at the School of Marine Engi­ neering is tailored to ht the needs of the students. The classes are taught by the School's director and by five instructors. The courses run from 15 to 90 days, depend­ ing on the background and needs of the individual student. If a student has had relatively little formal education and needs more time to prepare for his license, he can remain at the school for a longer period. There are generally about 60 SIU unlicensed men and 20 District 2 engineers attending the school at all times. Engineers can prepare for raises in grade to Second, First or Chief Engineer, steam and/or diesel. Unlicensed men can study for their orig­ inal Second or Third's license, steam and/or diesel. Subjects offered include first aid, reciprocating engines, fire tube boilers, auxiliary steam and diesel, DC electricity, gas masks, mathematics, Ai Maidondo r\git 50, Chief Eng. SS Sted Recorder turbines, water tube boilers and steam generators, AC electricity, refrigeration and air conditioning, fire detection and protection systems, equipment sketching and mechanical drafting. Class hours are from 0930 to 1200 and from 1300 to 1530 Monday through Friday. Confer­ ences with the director can be arranged. The courses consist of lectures and demon­ strations of shipboard equipment. Visual aids are used extensively. Books are issued to the students which they use in classroom study and homework. Engine department equipment and machinery are UB4^ in the course of classroom work. The original books used at the school were a set of 13 training manuals published by the District 2 MEBA Safety and Education Plan. New books have also been prepared by the staff at the School of Marine Engineering and are now being used, hfeao J. hfelOBte Age 46, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Admiral Age 57, 3fd Eng. SS U.S. Pilot �1 Edward A. McConnick Age 48, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Worker Richwd Mesaris Age 23, 2nd Eng. Waiting To Ship Jim McCue Age 34, Chief Eng. SS Achilles Charles E. Michaels Age 49, 3rd Eng. SS Tucson Victory Francis X. McGlone Age 40, 3rd Eng. SS Albion Victory David S. McGrath Age 26, 3rd Eng. SS Delaware Hector Mendez Age 34, 3rd Eng. SS Ocean Pioneer Harry R. MitcheU Jr. Age 26, 3rd Eng. SS Steel King Walter MitcheU Age 40, 2nd Eng. SS Rice Victory Charles C. MoUard Age 24, 2nd Eng. Instructor at School How to Apply for Training, Upgrading To qualify for the training program, an SIU unlicensed engine department man: • Must be 19 years of age or older. • Must have 18 months as a fireman, watertender, oiler, deck engine mechanic, engine man or junior engineer, together with six months as a wiper. (In many cases, credit will be given across the board for non-watchstanding ratings above wiper, and for serv­ ice in the US Navy and Coast Guard). * School Director Ronald R. Spencer explains formula for solving pump capacity prob­ lems. Teaching techniques used by instructors has enabled even those men with little background I" math to master its practical shipboard application. Newton Mount Age 47, Chief Eng. SS Bangor James Mrozick Age 30, 2nd Eng. SS Thetis Ernest E. MuBeii Age 48, 3rd Eng. SS Transyork * * To qualify for license upgrading, a District 2 MEBA engineer must: • Have twelve months of seatime on his existing license. Complete information about the training program and any of its features may be obtained from any SIU and District 2 MEBA hall, or at headquarters of either union: SIU headquarters: 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Telephone: (Area Code 212) HYacinth 9-6600. District 2 MEBA headquarters: 650 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Telephone. (Area Code 212) STerling 8-0209. Raymond Murpio' Age 46, Caiief Eng. SS Ames Victory Nathaniel Muse Age 44, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Admiral �A Major Soune Of New Licenses ^he SIU-District 2 MEBA license training program and the merchant marine academies are the major sources of new licenses for marine engineers. Following is the breakdown of the number of new licenses issued in 1966 to graduates of the SIU-District 2 MEBA School of Marine Engineering, the US Merchant Ma rine Academy at Kings Point, and the five state maritime colleges: SCHOOL NUMBER OF ORIGINAL LICENSES-1966 SIU-District 2 MEBA school 113* US Merchant Marine Academy 111 Maine Maritime Academy 79 NY State Maritime College 67 California Maritime Academy 31 Massachusetts AAaritime Academy 22 5 Texas Maritime Academy * This figure does not include the 72 engineers who raised their licenses otter prepar­ ing at the SlU-MEBA School of Marine Engineering. Robert Roedel, 100th SlU man to receive engineers license after preparing at Union Training School, shows his certificate to SlU President Paul Hall (right) and Ronald Spencer (left), Director of jointly sponsored SlU-MEBA District 2 school. MEBA District 2 President Raymond T. McKay is shown at his Union's Headquarters during discussion of unique licensed training and upgrading program jointly operated by District 2 and SlU. Increase in Ucenses Seen LS the jointly-sponsored licensed engineers' training program approaches the completion of its first year of operation, plans are being mapped to turn out an increased number of engineers in 1967. The first year of operation of the School of Marine Engineering was largely experimental in character, with emphasis on perfecting the training techniques and establishing a well rounded program that would function on a continuing basis. Based on the overwhelming success achieved in 1966, coupled with perfecting the training techniques and the addition of expanded classroom and subsistence facilities, the total output of new licensed engineers is expected to increase substantially in the coming year. Added to the output of the SIU-District 2 training school program will be that of the newly-instituted program established by the SlU-affiliated Marine Firemen's Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, which has already begun to train unlicensed engine room personnel for their licenses. Although the MFOW program actually only got underway in the last months of 1966, it has already produced four new licenses, and there are approximately twenty more MFOW members who are jvesently train­ ing to sit for their licenses. Response during the first year of operation by SlU unlicensed Engine Department men and MEBA District 2 members to the opportunity for license training and up­ grading has necessitated plans for expanded school facilities. �MJT ,, — •:<. .ii, Students pursue studies seriously and diligently. Class in photo works out ship board engineering problem. Among the many government and indust,-y repre­ sentatives who have visited School was former Mari. time Administrator Nicholas Johnson, shown addressing class. Students Aided by Liberal Cash, Subsistence Benefits significant and unique aspect of the joint union training program is that it places no burden upon the taxpayer, because it is self-sustaining and does not involve any governmental funds. Nor are there any costs or charges to the SIU and MEBA District 2 members attending the school. Members of both unions receive a wide range of benefits throughout the period of their training. Subsistence Provisions for SIU Members: SIU members who are enrolled in the license training program are provided with meals, lodging and subsistence payments of $110 a week while in training. Tuition and books are provided at no cost to the man. In addition: • Pension benefits built up by Seafarers under the Seafarers Pension Plan will be fully credited and protected and SIU pensions will be sup­ plemented by the District 2, MEBA Pension Plan in approximately the same amount. • All welfare benefits will be covered and protected. • Seafarers qualifying for their engineer's licenses and sailing aboard District 2 MEBA contracted ships will not be required to pay the Dis­ trict 2 MEBA $1,000 initiation fee so long as the Viet Nam conflict continues. It shall be waived in its entirety. • Seafarers will not be required to drop their SIU membership if they do not wish to do so. • SIU men who possess engineers' licenses in any rating and who have not been sailing on their licenses because they have wished to protect their SIU pension and welfare credits, are eligible for immedi­ Visitors from US Merchant Marine Academy are shown with instruc­ tors and District 2 MEBA repre­ sentatives during visit' to School. From Ipft: Bob Chronowski, Robert Lindmaric, instructors: Gerald Pennisi, District 2: Commander Charles Reniclc. USMMA; Leon Berlage, District 2; Jack Tiernan, President, USMMA alumni; School Director Ronald Spencer; Charles Mollard, Chuck Polsen, instructors. 'I f ate shipping on their licenses with full protection of their pension and welfare benefits, as well as protection of all other benefits and security provided in the program. * * * Subsistence Provisions for MEBA members: District 2 engineers attending the school receive the following benefits: Free tuition (tuition at commercial upgrading schools for comparable programs average $150 for engineers going for Second's and First's licenses and $250 for engineers studying for Chief's licenses); Qass B wages at their present license grade (roughly from $600 to $800 a month); full welfare, pension and vacation coverage; and one-way trans­ portation, subject to the approval of the Director of the District 2 Safety & Education Plan. Wages are based on a 30-day month and are paid weekly. The check comes-to 7 times the computed daily wage rate. Pension and welfare contributions are also made for every day the engineer is at school. If the engineer is on vacation when he attends the school, he does not get vacation credits. If he is not on vacation, however, he gets vacation credits. In that case, the vacation he earns while at school is payable after he returns to sea. The benefits paid to engineers attending the school come from funds that used to be divided among the engineers on ships that were shorthanded. Since February 1, the operators have also been making wel­ fare and pension contributions to the Plans for the missing engineers when a ship sails short. In the past, no contributions were made to the Plan in such circumstances. % �Vaughn J. Nelson Age 39, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Architect Sigwart G. Nielsen Age 60, 3rd Eng. SS Rice Victory Joe Nosamar Age 45, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Seafarer Stanley Novak Age 35, 2nd Eng. Waiting To Ship Eilert Oben Age 51, 1st Eng. SS Sea Pioneer William F. Oi^>enIiorst Jr. Age 40, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Recorder John L. O'Rourke Age 41, 3rd Eng. SS Northwestern Victory John J. (FSuUivan Age 46, Chief Eng. SS Steel Director Gordon J. Owen Age 42, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Navigator Thomas D. Owen \ge 39, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Maker District 2 Engineers Joe Pronack (left) and Don Keddy examine flame safety lamp at Union school. Pronack got First Assistant's license and Keddy Chief's license after preparing at School. John F. Owens Age 41, 2nd &ig. SS Horidian Chwles W. Palmer Age 44, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Ai^rentice Students at School follow instructor's lectures by taking notes, as shown in photo above. Men sit for their license examinations when instructors consider that they are adequately prepared. Dkfc Age 33, 2ttd Eng. SS Sefana Vktoiy HBMr K Age 48, 3id ^ SSSkdrimrikr Georgt Age 39, Chief Eng. SS lyfoii^ieliei' �lb A. Pedersen Age 38, 2nd Eng. SS U.S. Pilot Wallace Perdue Jr. Age 40, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Advocate Robert W. Perry Age 34, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Age Beyri Peterson Age 50, 3rd Eng. SS Bessemer Victory James Pope Age 40, 1st Eng. SS U.S. Tourist William H. Powell Age 32, 3rd Eng. SS Hudson Harry Pilalis Age 22, 3rd Eng-. SS Beaver Victory Jf I Charles C. Pdsen Age 24, 2nd Eng. Instructor at School Robert E. Poore Age 27, 3rd Eng. SS Achilles •• Joe Pronack Age 24, 1st Eng. SS Steel Rover Men of All Ages Successful in License Program O ne of the most notable features of the joint union operated license training and upgrading program is the fact that it has enabled men of virtually all ages to participate successfully in the course of instruction and to obtain original and upgraded licenses. As the record points up, the age of a man presents no obstacle if he is interested in taking advantage of the opportunity offered by the program. And, as the record shows, the older men are having as much success in the program as their inger shipmates. This is true of both unlicensed SIU members sitting for original licenses and of District 2 MEBA engineers raising their licenses. The point is that if a man is interested in upgrading, all he needs is the willingness to try. The program provides him with the necessary financial assistance so that he can concentrate on his training. Men attend the school with shipmates and fellow union members in an atmosphere designed to help them with their studies. The entire program is geared to the man. At all time he is under the instruction and guidance of highly competent and qualified instructors who themselves are licensed engineers. Similarly, there's no fixed limit on the amopnt of time a man may spend at the school preparing for his examination. Most of those who have par­ ticipated in the program take about 90 days to get their licenses, but a man may stay longer if he needs the time. The joint program boasts suc­ cessful candidates of all ages ranging from those in their early 20s to those in their 60s. WnUMn W. Quin Age 45, 3rd Eng. SS Steel King Rkhafd C. Ranly Age 43, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Artisan The youngest SIU member to obtain a license after preparing at the school is Harry Pilalis, 23 years old, who is now sailing as a Third Assist­ ant Engineer. Pilalis shipped as a fireman, oiler, watertender on SIU con­ tracted ships before attending the school. He also had received instruc­ tion in lifeboat training, for which he holds an endorsement, and in firefighting. The last ship he sailed on before attending the school was the SS Penn Vanguard. At the other end of the age scale is SIU member Siguard George Niel­ sen, who obtained his Third Assistant Engineer's license at the age of 61. Nielsen, who is an -SIU oldtimer, lives in Hoboken. N.J. He is married and has four children. He sailed in all unlicensed engine department ratings and had most recently been sailing as Chief Electrician. His last vessel before going into the school was the SS Colorado. The youngest District 2 MEBA member to upgrade after attending the school is Edward Adamson, 21, who has just obtained his 2nd assistant's license. Adamson graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1965 and sailed later as Third Assistant on the SS Transarctic. He also holds a fire-fighting certificate. Adamson. who got his new license in Decembe cing a short vacation before going back to work. The oluesi ...strict 2 engineer to raise his license after attending the School of Marine Engineering is Carl Anderson, who got his license as Chief Engineer at the age of 58. Anderson is now sailing on the SS Man­ hattan. Franklin F. Reid Jr. Age 52, 2nd Eng. SS Ema Elizabeth Thomas J. Rejevich Age 39, 3rd Eng. SS Merrimac Kemiefli R. Rentz Age 27, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Director & �iiii Fritz Rethemeyer Age 41, 3rd Eng. SS Steel King Clyde Ricker Age 23, 2nd Eng. SS Manhattan Robert E. Roedel Age 27, 3rd Eng. SS Sagamore Hill George Rogers Age 23, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Scientist Robert Riser Age 40, Chief Eng. SS Transwestern Eugene V. Rockwell Age 26, 3rd Eng. SS Monticello Victorj Adolpii J. Rodriquez Age 37, 2nd Eng. SS Yellowstone Evenings find students busy studying and reviewing at quarters provided for SlU members enrolled in training progam. Hitting the books (in photo here) are Seafarers Louis Hopkins (seated) and Norm Wroten. Lawrence B. Rowan Age 38, 3rd Eng. SS Cosmos Trader Kenneth Sabd Age 26, 2nd Eng. Waiting To Ship Federico Sanchez Age 51, 2nd Eng. SS East Point Victory Thomas J. Scanlon Age 33, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Flyer Martin Scbnitzier Age 42, Chief Eng. SS Belgium Victory Wlibert Scboepfer Age 42, 2nd Eng. SS Transerie SlU member James Terry, who is preparing to sit for his Third Engineer's license, is shown here in classroom working out a problem assigned by instructors. Kano G. Schopfcr Age 50, 3rd Eng. SS Cosmos Trader Robert L. Scotti Age 33, 3rd Eng. SS Connecticut Gcndd F. Shaffer Age 40, 2nd Eng. SS Platte �William Sherwell Age 24, 2nd Eng. SS Hans Isbrandtsen Robert W. Simmons Age 31, 3rd Eng. SS JeflFerson City Victory Kenneth S. Singh Age 39, 2nd Eng. SS U.S. Explorer Harry R. Singleton Age 49, 2nd Eng. SS Monticello Victory Brian Skeels Age 23, 2nd Eng. Waiting To Ship • iJ-v Ed Skorupski Age 36. 2nd Eng. Waiting To Ship John T. Skuba Age 41, 3rd Eng. SS Puerto Rico Capt. William F. Rea, chief Coast Guard Marine Inspection Officers tor Port of New York, swears in Robert Roedel as Third Engineer. Roedel was 100th gradu­ ate of Union school to win original engineer's license. r The Foc'sle—A Gooil Background! T,he SIU-District 2 license training program is based on the well-estab­ Walter H. Skulski Age 38, 3rd Eng. ^ SS Coeur D'Alene Victory Albert Smith Age 22, 2nd Eng. Waiting To Ship James Smith Age 47, 3rd Eng. SS Belgium Victory Keitber Smith Age 46, 2nd Eng. Waiting To Ship Rudolph Sura Age 38, 1st Eng. SS Connecticut Antonio Tarquinio Jr. Age 38, Chief Eng. SS U.S. Builder lished fact that men coming up from the foc'sle can develop the skills to turn in a first-rate shipboard performance as marine engineers. The School of Marine Engineering is designed to provide them with an opportunity to obtain the training they need. It also prepares men from both foc'sle and maritime academy backgrounds to sit for higher licenses. Men who have upgraded from the foc'sle hold down jobs as Chief Engi­ neers on all types of ships, including those with the most complex power plants and machinery. While these men generally start with less formal theo­ retical knowledge than the academy graduate, they can, with proper training and serious study, move up in the key ratings, as the record of their ship­ board job performances so well shows. Men who came up from the foc'sle have been able to turn in excellent performances on every type of ship, including the retrofits and the new auto­ mated vessels. Joseph Sojak Age 43, 3rd Eng. SS Rio Grande Udo Strickmann Age 38, 2nd Eng. SS Hudson Tim Sullivan Age 38, Chief Eng. SS Steel Chemist �Sam Telech Age 43, 3rd Eng. SS Battle Creek Evis Thibodeaux Age 38, 2nd Eng. SS Baylor Victory Jesse TiUman Age 50, Chief Eng. Waiting To Ship Eugene E. Thomas Age 43, Chief Eng. SS Henry Terri Thompson Age 23, 2nd Eng. SS Puerto Rico Herbert Valdson Age 53, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Chemist William Vance Age 29, 2nd Eng. SS U.S. Builder Miquel Veiez Age 56, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Director Rocns Yeilinga Age 58, 2nd Eng. SS Thetis a Longjn Tybur Age 36, 3rd Eng. SS Beatrice Victory Training and Upgrading at • i. Allan Mat+son (right) applies for training in entry ratings at SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. 3. Having successfully completed training for entry rating, Mattson shipped as Wiper, at which job he is shown here aboard an SlU vessel. 2. Determined to have a seafaring career. Mattson studies SlU manual as part of preparation for entry rating. SlU Trains Replacements For Men Who Get Licenses he joint license training progi^ has per­ mitted the SIU and District 2 to sail their jointly contracted ships without delays because of man­ power shortages, despite the breakouts for the Viet Nam sealift. It has also permitted the two unions to man a munber of new ships over and above die breakout vessels. Obviously, however, a program which depends on unlicensed manpower as Ae pool frtnn which to produce licensed en^eers cannot function as an isolated operaticm. The unlicensed men who qualify for licenses have to be replaced. And that is what is being done by the SIU through its Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, which trains men for both shipboard entry ratings and for upgrading to QMTO ratings. The SIU has also stepped up its recruiting pro­ -am for entry ratings. In addition, the union has circulated a large number ot training and upgrad­ ing manuals to members interested in advancing to QMED ratings. Copies the engineer training manuals prepared by District 2 MEBA have also been widely circulated among SIU members who are preparing to go on to license training By die beginnmg of 1967, 113 Seafarers had left the rapks oi the unlicensed and sailed on dieir �Richard Vincent Age 34, 3rd Eng. SS Steel Architect Robert Vinneau Age 24, 2nd Eng. Waiting To Ship Jerry Vlachos Age 34. 2nd Eng. SS Steel Recorder Bjom Wagones Age 54, 1st Eng. SS Achilles Bartholomew Walsh Age 24, 2nd Eng. SS Cape Catoche f -At •aJ Ji • • 'I'I •J 11 11 I'll John Ward Age 22, 2nd Eng.. SS U.S. Touri.st William Weaver Age 41, 2nd Eng. SS Cottonwood Creek Clinton Webb Age 40, 2nd Eng. SS Fairisle William Weise Age 43, 3rd Eng. SS Potomac / V Charles Welch Age 45, 3rd Eng. SS U.S. Victory iif.rii—WMiiw Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship W ith joint SIU-District 2 MEBA license training and upgrading program drawing men from ranks of qualified Seafarers, long-time SIU upgrading pro­ grams continue to make available trained engine department per­ sonnel to fill the gap left by those who have gone on for their li­ censes. Training program at SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship begins with preparation of men for entry ratings, and con­ tinues with upgrading courses for engine room endorsements after the man has acquired experience at sea. Photo sequence here shows Seafarer Allan Mattson from time he applied for entry training at Lundeberg School to present job as FWT on SS Robin Goodfellow, 4. After Mattson got enough seatlme to qualify for endorse­ ment, SIU representative encourages him to take upgrading course at Lundeberg school. 5. At Lundeberg School, Mattson was taught functions of engine room machinery. Here instructor explains workings of centrifugal pump. 6. After completing course and obtaining his FWT endorsement Mattson registers at Union hall In New York to ship in his new rating. new licenses, and another 60 are presently en­ rolled in the School of Marine Engineering pre­ paring for their licensing examination. Despite * the loss of these men as FOW's, the number of qtialified SIU members who were on the beach w and available to ship on December 31, 1966 showed an increase over this classification of men who were available at the beginning of 1966. This increase in available manpower is all the more significant in view of the additional drain on - manpower created by the acquisition df 35 addi­ tion^ ships by SIU contracted operators over the number that have been reactivated because of Viet Nam. The SIU's ability to build its manpower reserve can be traced to a number of factors—principally an increase in the number of men in entry ratings and changes in the shipping rules. The SIU has established and maintained a replacement ratio of 5 to 1 to offset the drainage on its qualified licensed personnel and to increase the supply of available qualified manpower to cope with normal attrition and to meet the demands of vessel break­ outs. This program and approach to manpower needs for maritime was developed by the SIU at the timft of the Korean war and has been main­ tained by the SIU since. 7. In first job as FWT aboard SS Robin Goodfellow, Mattson is shown here putting oil burner into register in ship's fire room. �m BSH Gary Wbeaton Age 25, 2nd Eng. SS Fortaleza Donald White Age 44, 3rd Eng. SS Steel King Lewis Williainson Age 55, 2rd Eng. SS Steel Surveyor Patrick Wilson Age 34, Chief Eng. Waiting To Ship Joe Wing Age 34, 1st Eng. SS Pecos Photos.of the following school graduates were not available at press time: Frederick Barton Age 23, 2nd Eng. SS Cosmos Trader WHUam Fisher Age 23, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Flyer Douglas StuteviUe Age 22, 2nd Eng. SS Ocean Pioneer Kenneth Winters Age 39, 2nd Eng. SS Lynn Victory James Young Age 31, 3rd Eng. SS Beaver Victory The Staff of Instructors Courses at the School of Marine Engineering are tougftf by a faculty of professional engineers with mari­ time experience. The teaching staff of the School is as foUoim: Ronald R. Spcaccr, flhrrler of the School of Marine Fngmrrring and Chief Instructor, Spencer is a licensed professional engineer who also holds a stationary engineer's Charles C. MoUard, Senior Insdvctor. Mollard is a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Acad­ emy, Kings Point, with a Bachelor of Marine Engineering degree. He holds two marine licenses, 2nd steam and 3rd diesel. A District 2 MEBA member, he has sailed with Isthmian Lines Inc. and Oriental Exporters. license. He is licensed to teach in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California. His experience includes 14 years of teaching at the Strauss School of Marine En­ gineering and the Atlantic Merchant Marine Academy, where he taught licensed and unlicensed personnel both steam and diesel operations. Prior to becoming director of the union license training and upgrading school. Spencer was for six years a senior engineer with the Interna­ tional Telephone and Telegraph Company, where he worked as a power plant specialist. He has studied at the Newark College of Engineering, the Univer­ sity of the State of New York and Cooper Union. Joseph Zeschitz Age 50, 3rd Eng. Waiting To Ship Dennis Zwkker Age 47, 2nd Eng. SS Steel Maker Charies Wandand Age 36, Chief Eng. Waiting To Ship Union Training Programs-Wiper to Chief Engineer imong the SIU and District 2 MEBA members who have attended the School of Marine Engineering are many who over the years have taken advantage of all the train­ ing and upgrading programs that are offered by the two unions. Typical of the SIU members who have benefitted from the various Seafarer training programs is Robert Roedel, age 26, who also had the distinction of being the 100th SIU member to obtain his original license under the joint union training program, Roedel received his training in the entry ratings at the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, which he completed in Feb­ ruary 1962. After sailing as a wiper he returned to the Harry Lundeberg School in February 1964 for upgrading studies, upon completing which he obtained endorsements as fireman, oiler and watertender. Subse­ quently, he took the lifeboat training course Charles Polsen, Senior Instructor: Robert ChronowskI, Senior InPolsen holds a Bachelor of Science stnictoR Chronowski is a graduate degree in Marine Engineering from of the US Merchant Marine Acad­ the. US Merchant Marine Academy, emy at Kings Point. He holds a de­ at Kings Point. He holds a Second gree as a Bachelor of Science in Assistant Engineer's license. Steam Marine Engineering. He also holds a and Third diesel. A District 2 Second Assistant Engineer's license MEBA member, he came ashore Steam and a Third Diesel. Chro­ in 1966 to prepare and sit for his nowski. had been sailing as a 3rd 2nd's license. After receiving his assistant engineer until early last license, he joined the staff at the year when he came ashore to raise School of Marine Engineering. his license and later joined the Staff of the School of Marine Engineer­ ing. He also as a member of Dis­ trict 2 MEBA conducted by the Harry Lundeberg School and obtained a lifeboatman's ticket. He then returned to sea and sailed in unlicensed watchstanding ratings until he entered the School of Marine Engineering. On October 17, he obtained his Third Assistant Engi­ neer's license and subsequently shipped as Third Assistant on the SS Sagamore Hill. Among the District 2 MEBA members who have taken advantage of other District 2 training programs is Don Keddy, who got his Chief Engineer's license in June 1966 after attending the School of Marine Engi­ neering. Keddy is now Chief on the SS Steel Rover, Keddy had obtained his Second's license in 1963 and his First's license in 1964 under provisions of an earlier District 2 MEBA program for upgrading which paid the tuition costs of District 2 members up­ grading their licenses at commercial marine schools. Robert F. Lindmark, Senior Instructon Lindmark's experience in­ cludes sailing as an engineer aboard District 2 contracted vessels oper­ ated by Isthmian Lines Inc., Hud­ son Waterways Corp. and St. Law­ rence Carriers, Inc. A graduate, of the US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, Lindmark holds a Second Assistant Engineer's license for steam vessels and a Third As­ sistant engineer's license for diesel. John Coffey, Junior Instmcton Coffey teaches mechanical drafting at the School of Marine Engineer­ ing. A veteran of the US Navy, be foimerly was employed by Todd Shipyard Corporation. �January 6, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty-Five A ,„•# ,,^r rJ!^'- ; 5=' Seafarer Joe Paris! (I) of deck department relaxes during stay at hospital by lighting up a cigarette and listening to some music. Brother Nevin Ellis (r), also deck, last ihipped on Penn Explorer. He keeps up-to-date on seafaring by following the Log. / y !.> ;; • •i'*' ••: .• • SlU Reps. Al Bernstein and Luigi lovino visited USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, New York City, to -check on welfare of union brothers and bring them holiday greetings. Left to right are Bernstein, L. Cetriano, M. Battle, & SlU Rep. lovino. Each year, just before the Christmas holiday, SIU representatives visit Seafarers drydocked in USPHS hospitals. They bring Yuletide greetings from all their Union Brothers and distribute cigarettes, cigars as well as a Christmas bonus for each hospitalized Sea­ farer. SlU Representative Bernstein chats with Red G. Ward, member of steward's department of Inland Boatmen's Union, an SlU affiliate. Bro. Ward looks forward to a fast recovery so he may return to sea. Seafarer Max Fingerhut of the steward department swaps stories with Ed Krantz of the Railroad Marine Region, an SIU affiliate. The two men enjoyed being visited by SIU Reps. Bernstein and lovino, who distributed a Christmas bonus to all union members in dry dock during the holiday season. Deck department member Wilhelm Larsen chats with SlU Rep. Bernstein and an unidentified Seafarer about shipping conditions and union benefits: Seafarer Larsen expects to be FED very soon. Seafarer Victor Sanablia of the steward department: Nevin Ellis; SIU Rep. lovino; and Ed Krantz, along with an USPHS hospital employee, enjoy the distribution of a holiday bonus that comes the way of drydocked seafarer members every Christmas. SIU Representative lovino gives holiday bonus to Seafarer Manuel Rial, who last sailed on a Sea Land ship and is here shown lighting up a cigarette. Looking on are SIU Rep. Bernstein and Chris Polichronakis, an oiler whose last ship was Sapphire Gladys. J �Jannary 6, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty-Six Bureau of Labor Statistics Cites Future Needs U.S. Economy Must Grow 47o Yearly To Halt Jobless Rise, Study Reveals The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area Eddie Sapir, state representative, is making a bid for the New Orleans City Council seat recently vacated by the election of the The nation's economy will have to grow by at least 4 percent a year through 1970 in order to incumbent to a judgeship. Sapir was unanimously endorsed for election by the AFL-CIO of Greater New Orleans and Vicinity keep the unemployment rate from rising, according to a Labor Dept. study. Economists from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and" other federal agencies take an educated when he ran for that office. In Baton Rouge, Eddie Sapir has been one hundred percent for labor. guess at the employment pat­ Bosun Thomas Garrity is also If the study's assumptions are dicted, contrasting with a postwar Sapir has been favorable to the tern four years from now in accurate—and some have been home for the holidays and will average increase of 1.3 percent. aims of labor and can be truly the ELS study, "Projections questioned by union economists .spend them with his wife Annie A controversial estimate in the labelled a friend of labor. Mem­ 1970." —the economy's course will be report places the annual produc­ bers should bear this in mind in at their home at the top of the channel. Garrity was on the Del It takes into account anticipated somewhere between the low the coming election for Council­ Sol as bosun on her run to South tivity increase for the total private growth in the work force, the ex­ growth rate of the late 1950's and man "District B" oh January 28, America. pected increase in worker produc­ the more rapid expansion of re­ economy at 3.2 percent, made up 1967. of a 5.5 productivity gain in agri­ Steward Bemie Guarino piled tivity, possible changes in hours cent years. culture and 2.9 percent in the nonNew Orleans off the Del Mar to take a wellof work and the consumer de­ The high birth rate of the late Seafarer Claude H. Fowler, an earned rest. Bernie served as mand generated by an economy 1940's will be reflected in a rise farm sector. This is the average for the 1957- AB with the Union for many Chief Steward on the Del Mar on with an unemployment rate of in. the number of new workers between 3 and 4 percent. entering the labor market, the re­ 65 period, the study's authors years, is ready to ship on anything his last trip. He intends to stay AFL-CIO Research Director port indicates, and the number note, and they qualify the esti­ that comes down the Mississippi. with the wife and kids through the Nathaniel Goldfinger says union of new jobs that must be created mate with the comment that "the Fowler was recently riding the holiday season. The holidays have kept the hall economists consider the Labor to accommodate them. trend of output per man-hour is Globe Traveler until he decided to fairly quiet. Dept. estimates of the economy's A rise in the labor force of the most difficult element to pro­ stay in New Orleans for the holi­ growth potential and rate of pro­ nearly 2 percent a year is pre­ ject." day. Mobile ductivity increase "on the con­ Seafarer Clarence J. Nail has servative side." been on the Gulf Area shipping Goldfinger's view is that "the scene for the last twenty-five years. rate of productivity advance will His last billet was as chief steward probably be greater than 3.2 per­ on the trailership Panama. He'll cent a year if the economy main­ be board-watching after the holi­ tains high levels of employment." days. Chief Cook Stavros PeThe study forecasts a small rise trantes just left the Beaver Victory By Sidney Margolius in the number of manufacturing after making a few runs on her to jobs, but a decline in the percent­ U.S. Senator William Proxmire (D., Wis.) has retired from the Senate in 1966, he told us that Viet Nam. Petrantes will stay on age of factory jobs in relation announced that he will reintroduce the "truth-in- almost all elements of the finance industry except the beach for a while with his to the entire economy. lending" bill which Paul Douglas of Illinois sought credit unions and mutual savings banks joined in family to celebrate the holidays. In the blue collar fields, the for six years before he was defeated for re-election resistance; that while there had been some selfThen, to sea and salt air again. largest job gain is anticipated in last November. improvement in industries where other consumerthe construction industry, with "a This proposed law has become more urgent than protection bills have been proposed, the only reaction very substantial increase in con­ ever now that banks, as well as retailers, are actively of the finance industry was intensified opposition. struction employment by 1970." The bill has been opposed with special bitterness promoting revolving credit plans that charge unknow­ Basis for this prediction is "ris­ ing users V/i per cent a month on the declining by finance companies, car dealers and retailers. Some ing state and local government balance. This is a true annual interest rate of 18 of their arguments are incredible. needs, increased housing require­ per cent a year. J. Gordon Dakins, Executive Vice President of ments and expanding business in­ the National Retail Merchants Association, called The new bank credit card plans let you charge vestment in plants," plus a lower the proposal "unrealistic, misleading and dangerous." productivity increase than for the anything at participating stores, even small items He declared that at best it would be meaningless to you ordinarily pay cash for or wait to buy until you economy as a whole. do have the cash. If you don't realize how much the the average credit customer; at worst it would exag­ Job Growth Varies "service charge" amounts to, you will take on a gerate his idea of the cost of credit and tend to dis­ Employment in mining is ex­ permanent new expense, as well as being led into courage its "informed use." pected to continue its decline, impulse buying. That already is happening in Chi­ Few laymen can accept the fact that interest rates Nail Fowler though at a slower rate. Trans­ cago and other cities where banks and retailers are in excess of 6 per cent per year are the rule rather portation, primarily air and truck­ pushing such "charge" plans. than the exception," he advised his fellow merchants. A steady in the Gulf area for ing, may rise numerically, but The chief feature of the truth-in-lending bill, "It would seem unwise to educate them at the cost of the last twenty years, Nicholas decline as a percentage of the which retailers and lenders have been resisting to a serious set-back to the economy." Mallette, is now relaxing with his work force. Another bitter opponent is the .National Consumer wife and family at home in the death, is the proposed requirement that they tell The biggest increases are an­ you the true annual interest rate they charge on Finance Association, a loan-company organization. Bayou La Batre. He was last on ticipated in trade, in .state and installment plans and loans. If they did, you would Its executive vice-president, Carl Hawver, has de­ the Panama which plies the interlocal governments, and in services, know what rate you were paying, and could easily clared that the public needs no help from the Gov­ coastal run. Nick sails in the deck a broad category which includes compare rates among different lenders and dealers. ernment in handling its money. "The average Ameri­ department. Back from bauxite business, professional, private ed­ The main defense of lenders against disclosing can is a solid. God-fearing, bill-paving citizen who country and off the Alcoa Ranger, ucational, medical and personal handles his financial affairs much better than most deck man B. D. Thompson is activities. About three-fourths of annual rates is that this would be "cumbersome," state governments and certainly better than the Fed­ home for the Holidays. Thompson the projected employment gain and for revolving charge accounts, even impossible. eral government." (God-fearing and bill-paying he got off the Alcoa Ranger when she But at the original hearings, Edward Gudemaii, a would be in these categories. may be. But since the national debt increased 10 was laid up for regularly scheduled former Commerce Department official and a long­ Predicting continued high pro­ per cent in the first half of this decade, while total ductivity increases in communica­ time Sears executive, pointed out that credit ex­ consumer debts increased 40 per cent, a better man­ repairs. Electrician Earl H. Fain has re­ tions and public utilities, the tenders first determine on an annual basis what they ager he is not.) cently returned from Viet Nam. want to charge. From there (hey work backwards Labor Dept. projection is that, Dr. Hawver denies that consumers want credit He was there on the Noberfo to break down their annual rate, and tell it to con­ "although services provided by costs stated in percentages: "Lots of Americans these industries are expected to sumers in the form of a monthly percentage or dollar haven't figured 'simple annual interest' since they Capay during her last voyage. Earl increase sharply, employment charge on the original balance. Thus, they should were in high school. They deal in hard cash. They makes his home in Louisville, Ala­ would remain at about the 1965 be able to use predetermined charts providing a rea­ want to know how many dollars it's going to cost bama. Mobilian Herman T. Willevel and decline as a proportion sonable estimate of the annual rate for specific trans­ them to borrow dollars, that's what they get paid in." kerson was pumpman on the Penn actions. Challenger until illness forced him of total employment." According to him. the reason why some lenders to leave her. He has shipped out They can do it in Canada. The province of Al­ Agricultural employment, the state their interest fees as a monthly rather than as an study anticipates, will continue its berta enacted a law requiring that all credit trans­ annual rate is that families handle their finances on a of the Gulf for over twenty years. Houston long-term decline. But the study actions state the annual interest rate. Officials then monthly basis; "they get paid once or twice i month predicts that most of the drop will discussed with mathematicians and financial pub­ and their bills come in on a monthly basis." Ray Threatt is ready to take the be "among the self-emploved and lishers which math formula should be used by all The way to help consumers is by more education, first long trip that hits the boards. unpaid family workers, with the creditors so that rates would be comparable, and not more legislation, argues Dr. Hawver, pointing Threatt sails in the deck depart­ numbers of wage and salary retail and loan clerks would not be required to make out that his association of loan companies has an ment. Seafarer Ernest Berwald employees remaining relatively difficult computations. Recently, J. E. Mason, Al­ education program for developing better adult and has been on the beach for a cou­ berta Supervisor of Consumer Credit, wrote me, student understanding of sound money management stable." ple of weeks and is in no hurry "We find the actuarial formula as recommended by and the wise use of credit." The study bases its projections to get back to sea. Ernie may on "the assumption that there will mathematicians is most accurate, and publishers as­ This, obviously, is much like the bartender insisting ship again now that Santa Claus be no military engagements in sure us that this can be applied to produce rate charts that he be put in charge of curing alcoholics. has come and gone. Chief Stew­ Viet Nam or elsewhere in 1970." in much the same format as those presently in use by Until we get a "truth-in-lending" law, your best ard L. P. Hagmann has shipped in A continued slow decline in creditor employers." j}olicy is to (1) reserve the use of credit to major the steward department out of the In fact, Mr. Mason reports that credit associations )urchases for which you can't pay cash; (2) when Gulf area for many years. Hag­ the workweek of three-tenths of 1 percent a year is projected to and grantors have cooperated in working out this you do need financing, borrow the cash yourself mann is now on the beach but is continue, with most of it in the method. from low-cost sources such as credit unions or local looking to the board waiting for non-manufacturing sector of the But the antagonisms of U.S. businessmen to "truth- banks; (3) borrow as little as you really need, and a chief steward's job heading for economy. Saigon. in-lending" startled even Mr. Douglas. Before he (4) pay back as soon as you can. YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying �mm Jmnumty 6, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG :> V ^^1^ t>riiili to tte Cnisieef acid^ ^ M^ in wcy peoNon, retroactive pay ^iJay.' It 'la appreci^, a v«ry nioef: ' I tdaet wh^ far iteHpiag out: loed^ this pm ToThtRmm : Thanla to the BkU fca- the Inawaseip my pemloa check. , I apjptoei^ what the SIU tmd dto 9iU wtlfat^ staff have done and doing for me. Cliuriitmas to Seafarers •i^eyerywherC- • ; Pat Driacon 1 Agii^ 1^^ alt, and a Joatyh R. 1^ BeosieP.iKI^ InKmmm iiliw Up WHh IO0 Editor: -'Btode; send the Log to my #»dd i^preciate it veiy if you would do th» for Illii^ aia it is the only way duit ;i |^ Iceep up on the Union ^•':i|(wa.: |r ; l liawsliecn in Korea for two fHMtfis. I'm here on a 14lyilliiw^ as a radio4ctetype | j<|llrator, and I plan on shipping w^ the Uhkw as soon i^^tny' tour is up..' |iilr<fl1uttil[ you very tmich. JotoiA.CiMnh LETTERS To The Editor li^isolyieil Secrfdrer' tt^TheWmn We are indeed very grateful and appreciative of the many coiirtesits and benefits we have received from mir tinion, the SiMdarer&'Inie pension plan has been a real bemfit and enable us to live more comfortably, and strengthens our fahh. Both my wife Edith and myto^ Wjcae union members for many years and are very proud of it. We both are now dis­ abled and diis pension is surely a great benefit. I just received notice of our penaion rahe. Again, many tiiaalts. Best <-?ialM») to all, and a Meiry Christmas and a H^py Niwv Year* Edmand H. JdtaMon .* SodfordH- 6r«rf#ltfl f0rmPm»lhn . iro^^Edtait ^ I would like to thanfc every dAclal smd my Brother memare doing for j«|almi^ Who would ever auch a thhig 60 years the.best of" .fiiiHittokil tidii c£. any nnfbn. ft. s^ cdo^ since I was iconidy rdieased from the hoai^afftosn Now i»-hiwitoaf* •I.''.iiave • nothing to fbnM ym dabvery olLdto: Work To Do Horo, $oy$ Soafaror to "Ihe Editor: L wish I had been asked the ipiestion by the Inquiring Sea­ farer, "Do you think it is im­ portant for man to get to the moon?" I feel very strongly about this. I wish everyone in this coun­ try could see what I saw when I went ashore in Calcutta, India. I saw men starving in the street. Many of them were sitting propped up on the sidewalk, barely able to move. I will never forget this sight as long as I live. Is it moral for us and Russia to spend billions to get to the moon when people are starving to death in Calcutta? To be fair, our country's rec­ ord of supplying food to hunery countries, mainly to India, is wonderful. We have given India wheat to the point that our own stockpile is almost gone. I think this is wonder­ ful. I read in the paper last week that now Russia is begin­ ning to send her surplus wheat to India, and will send half of whatever we send. I think Russia and the United States should stop the stupid race to see who can get a man on the moon first, and spend the money on helping India with her agriculture, her manu­ facturing and birth control measures. If Russia insists on carrying (HI the race to the moon, I think we should have the guts to say "we have had it," and abandon it unilaterally. I would also like to point out something very important. Brother Sam Hurst, Brother Cbarles Bums and Brother Lanny Lebet all said that we have to get to the moon "in the interest of national defense." Well, from what I have read lately, military experts are pretty much agreed that possmion of the moon would not be a miUtary asset, and that earffi-launched ICBM's are more accurate than those that c<mld be launched from the moon, and that they are cheap­ er and easier to launch. The rac« to the moon is mainly for propaganda value. Really, who needs it? Space exploration may yield some sci­ entific advances, but I d<H)'t think we earthlings are in a position to take on the task at this point. Brother Walter Dunn summed the udhole thing much better than I could: "I really don't see any reascm for -man going to tito moon. All ffiat money tpeta trying could be mwd bettor attempting to get aoitoe: platoro^ earth,"' - - Page Twenty-Seven Congresswoman Stresses Importante Of Maritime at Shipboard Meeting "On Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m., December 4, 1966, before a Special General Meeting we had the unusual pleasure of having a lady address the membership—an extraordinary and very special lady and a friend of the United Merchant Marine—the Honorable Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan of the Third District of Missouri and a member of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee." So wrote W. P. Kaiser, Meeting Secretary aboard the Del Norte (Delta), reporting to the Log a truly extraordinary meeting at sea. The crew was ad­ dressed by the Honorable Leonor K. Sullivan, a long-time member of the House of Representatives and a staunch champion of the American Merchant Marine. Fol­ lowing is Brother Kaiser's official account of this very special meet­ ing at sea: "Mrs. Sullivan was escorted be­ low and introduced to us by the ship's Captain, James L. Cox. Captain Cox, in introducing the ^ Honorable Congresswoman, told Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan is shaking hands with Peter Gon­ us that for the past 14 years Mrs. zalez, Ship's Delegate. Included in the photo are (l-r): Peter Sullivan has represented the Third Gonzalez: Harry B. Donnelley, Galley Delegate: Congresswoman Congressional District of Missouri Sullivan; Leonard Bailey, Deck Delegate: Reuben Belletty, Topside and had won her nomination in Steward Delegate: William Meehan, Waiters' and Messmen's Dele­ 1952 in a primary with seven rival gate, and, on the extreme right. Bob Callahan of deck department. candidates. She was then elected in November with a 50,(X)0 ma­ Congresswoman Sullivan closed jority over her opponent who had passengers aboard SlU-contracted her fine talk by asking for ques­ ships by our conduct and work been elected to fill the seat left tions from the membership. that we are comparable to and vacant when her husband, Con­ Among the questions asked was better than the best in our field. gressman John B. Sullivan, died a query about American ships un­ in office during his fourth term 'People who know us will fight for our merchant fleet,' she said. der foreign flags, a question on in the House. "Mrs. Sullivan also reminded why we allow foreign ships to "Captain Cox added that Mrs. the men that rates for shipping carry more than 50 per cent of our Sullivan is and has alwavs been a most cargo are the same under Aid Cargo when the law says half steadfast friend of our Merchant U.S. flag and foreign flags, and is to he shipped by American Marine. that if exporters demand "Shipping ve.ssels, and a question about the "Congresswoman Sullivan gave American," the brokers would reason for those collecting Social a very informative and entertain­ comply. More work must he done Security not being allowed to earn ing talk on the importance of en­ by the salesmen of the U. S. flag more than $ 1.200 a year tax free. larging our United States merchant lines in selling the brokers; at the Mrs. Sullivan's answers to all ques­ fleet; how vital the Merchant Ma­ same time they must not neglect tions were more than adequate. rine is to our great country; how to contact constantly the producers We thanked Congresswoman our American ships play such an of export goods. If this is not Sullivan for her wonderful talk important role in the economy of done, we will lose more merchant and felt honored in having such the entire nation, not just influenc­ ships and will have to rely on a friend in Congress on our side ing the population of the coastal foreign flag lines. Mrs. Sullivan sections, or of only those who said that we cannot allow this to for a greater United States mer­ work in the maritime industries. happen and promised to do all she chant fleet. We sincerely wish that Very few people in the inland sec­ could to promote a faster replace­ all Congressmen in Washington tions of the country. Mrs. Sullivan ment program of our own fleet. felt as our friend Honorable Con­ said, realize or know what "deep Russia, Mrs. Sullivan warned, ex­ gresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan sea" ships are, much less recognize pects to double her merchant fleet with regard to our American Mer­ their worth to all the nation. The within the next few years. chant Marine. Congresswoman pointed out that very few citizens care what flag flies over the ships that carry our Lifeboat Class No. 166 Casts Off products to ports throughout the world. She said they really show little interest because it is not brought to their attention. She said further that the exporters of products made in our country rely too much on brokers consigning cargo and do not insist that the brokers give the export business to U. S. flagships whenever possible. "Congresswoman Sullivan said that complaints are made about how much in subsidy it takes to support American shipping, hut no thought is given to the fact that the men who sail them should have the same standard of living that is enjoyed throughout our nation. "The present law states, she said, that our Government Aid Cargo should he carried on a 'fifty-fifty' basis, hut this usually ends up as seventy five or more per cent to a foreign ship and The latest group of Seafarer graduates of the two week course in twenty five per cent for our ships lifeboatmanship pose for their class picture. They now have their —most of the time less than seven­ lifeboatmen endorsements, necessary to qualify as an A.B. The course is given at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, in Brooklyn, teen per cent. N. Y. The graduates include (seated, l-r): James Hurst, Tronisio Marti­ "Mrs. Sullivan urged that we nez, Pedro Castro and Jim Aguilar. Standing (l-r) are: John Carr, John talk about our Merchant Marine Atkinson, Phil Legg, Wayne Kilough and Instructor Ami Bjornsson. to all people and that we show �Page Twenty-Eight Jannary SEAFARERS LOG 6, 1967 •KID VICW>« (<^8^4^ her 4—OnrirmM. W- W. tyw^. ~ tty; Meeting Chairman J. Lewis, aboard the Vantage Progress (Vantage), explained to the crew recently the importance of ships' meetings, and the responsibility of members to accept officers jobs at these meetings. He also explained the duties of elected department delegates, writes Meeting Secretary W. Todd. Ship's Dele­ puted overtime reported, and a doors in passageways and to cut gate Ben Weinberg requested smooth payoff is expected in San down on unnecessary noises at all that all books be returned to Prancisco. The ship made Yoko­ times. A vote of thanks went to the ship library. During a later hama, Nagoya, Kobe andTusan. all department delegates and to portion of the meeting, the ques­ the Steward Department "for a job ^^> tion of missing books was well done." discussed by the New officers were elected by — — crew. The crew the crew of the James Davidson Meeting Chairman V. S. Alford, also discussed (Buckeye), reports Jr. reports that the Seafarers on how to celebrate Joseph Pierce, the Del Mar voted the Captain's up­ Meeting S e c r etheir thanks to the coming birthday. tary. John MacChief Electrician That old bugaboo, \ ^ Iver was elected for a job well done the laundry room, J- D e c k Delegate. during the recent also came under The new Engine voyage. Depart­ discussion. The Delegate is Joseph Todd ment delegates re­ crew considered Pierce, and the port a few hours the placement of the new washing Randan Steward D.elegate disputed overtime, machine, as well as the removal of is Bin Randall. A otherwise, a very sinks because of their obsolete and beef was brought up about the Alford good trip. Meet­ malfunctioning condition, A vote consideration being extended to of thanks went to Brother Pal Se-'farers sleeping in the Deck­ ing Secretary J. N. McLaren re­ Conlev as Deck Department Dele­ hands' fo'c'les. when the deck­ ports $476.51 in the movie fund, gate for a job well done last trip. hands are called out. A motion •"hich will be raided in Houston to concerning the same problem was buy new movies. — — brought up. Sanitary conditions A crew member of the Del in the Fireman's quarters were Brother G. C. Hoffman, ship's Santos (Delta) was hospitalized in also discussed. The Engine Deledelegate aboard the Del Monte Rio de Janeiro, "ate then reported that the Fire­ (Delta) reports reports Meeting men's Rooms have been cleaned that everything is Secretary J. R. up. running smoothly, Mina. The crew ^ Y with no beefs rewishes Brother Tn* ported by depart­ The John B. Waterman (Water­ John H. Skinner a ment delegates. rtSiijL speedy recovery. man) will set a new ship's record He proposed a for crossing the ^ request^ vote of thanks to Atlantic, "if Old ill repairs was turn­ all the brothers Man Weather ed in to the ship's Mina for making it stays on our side," master. A vote of Hoffman a smooth trip. I reports Meeting thanks was extended to the Stew­ Secretary Dick Brother Hoffman will see the Pa­ ard Department by the rest of Birmingham. trolman about getting extra room the crew for a job well done. <1 They expect to for three Oilers in the Engine De­ make the trip partment, writes Meeting Secre­ from Le Havre to tary Albert G. Espeneda. The Meeting Chairman E. Morris, New York in crew requested a better grade of aboard the Jefferson City Victory (Victory Carriers) eight days. The crew is upset be­ meat from the ship's food com­ reported to the cause someone is stealing the soap mittee. A vote of thanks was ex­ Log that the ship's from the laundry room. In addi­ tended to the ship's department rudder post sud­ tion. "the usual complaints were delegates and to the Steward De­ denly started leak­ heard regarding the laundry room partment. ing, with the aft and washing machine," reports steering taking Birmingham. The midnight deck Clifton G. McLellean was water. The crew watch had a complaint regarding elected ship's delegate aboard the bailed for about the condition of the crew's pantry Beatrice Victory seven hours until when they came on watch. Kells (Victory Carriers), the drains were writes Meeting cleared. The crew recommended Secretary John Sam W, McDonald was elected that SIU ships carry de-watering Dunne. He was pumps and that all drains be ship's delegate at a special meet­ asked by the crew ing held aboard checked before each trip to see if to check with the tbe Enid Victory they are clear. G. Kells was elect­ Captain about re­ (Columbia), writes ed Secretary. He has promised to ceiving all mail Meeting Secretary send the Log pictures and story of upon arrival in Louis W. Pepper. the trip. The Jefferson City Vic­ port. The Stew­ The Enid Vic­ tory is bound for Saigon, and has tory's Captain is ard Department reported that called at many Far Eastern ports. very cooperative there will be more than enough The crew requested that an ice with the crew ice for the crew, if they do not machine be acquired for the Viet Nam run. in all respects, give it away to anyone else. The Pepper Brother Pepper crew voted that all hands will keep reported. Some repairs from the the Messroom and the Recreation The television set on the Steel last voyage were taken care of, Room clean. ^ Vendor (Isthmian) is in good while others are still pending. A "round of applause" was ex­ shape. Meeting There has been difficulty in the Chairman Fred past of having cold water for the tended to the bosun and deck de­ Shaia reports. The crew while in port due to foreign partment on the TV was checked laborers using the ship's supply. Vantage Progress (Pioneer) for the in Long Beach, The Engine Department and the vessel's ship-shape Calif., Shaia Steward Department exchanged look. Meeting writes. Meeting quarters as requested by the Secretary M. La- Master. The laundry room has Chairman J. Lewis writes. A Borte reports ev­ been cleaned up as agreed, and misuse of the washing machine is vote of thanks to erything has been LaBorte running smooth­ being investigated. The crew is the crew messman ly, The ship's fund totals $15.33. placing cups, dishes and other for an outstand­ Delaney LaBorte reports that a discussion kitchenware in the sink after ing job preparing was held about the possibility of meals. It was decided that all men and serving meals was also ex­ all future draws being made in standing watch will be served first tended, Lewis reports. B. Wein­ "American green" instead of trav­ at meal times. Futhermore, coffee berg was elected ship's delegate, eler's checks. All Logs and mail is will be made for all watchers. The meeting secretary J. Reed report­ arriving regularly, no beefs or dis- crew voted to cease slamming ed. <1, — iti StKMtanr. ia tttai. OWfir- awM «w *» thank Brothar Bar] (or hto w niea latter In eonnaetion with tha withholdinc of trtm'n pay tor tranaportatkm. Captain is now pnttins ont draws for tha limit. BBATRICK VICTOBT (Victory lien), November 26—Chairman, Jota S. Hanseor; Secretary, John Dnnne. No beefs reported by department delesrato. Brother Clifton G. McLellen was elected to serve as ship's delcKsta. STBBL ROVER (States Marine). No­ vember 6—Chairman, Frank Van DUB«> ; Secretary, F. Durham. $44.81 in ships fund. Motion made that 16 years i»time be required for retirement, resrardless of mge. Brother D. L. Corvey was riected to serve as ship's deleyate. STEEL' ROVER (States Marine). eembdr 17—Chairman, Staphan R. Manringer; Secretary, Frank Van I>ns^ $44.81 in ship's fund. Some dispuM OT in deck department. Motion made thrt Ameriimn money be given instead of traveler's checks for draws. DiscuMlpn to have patrolman check sign-on articles before sign on. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Transport), December 10—Chairman, -W. A. Braler; Secretary, None. Brother Lewis Hertzog •was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $14.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion made to advise headquarters of the foreign seamen aboard making donations in lieu of dues, 'to a, qualified ramnber. Dfaei^ sion on this motion, and the water prob­ lem. TAKA (Waterman). December »8— Chairman, W. Velasoves; Secretary. J. Petrusewlcs. No beefs reported by departmrat delegates. STEE!L CBDBMIST (Isthmian), Decem­ ber 18—Chairman, S. Segree; Secretary, B. Brinn. $1.60 left in ship's fund. No beefs -were reported by department delegates. Motion made to have a new ice box and new ice-cube machine installed aboard ship. DEL MAM (Delta), DecemW 24— Chairman, Jweph V. Whalen, Jr.; Sec­ retary, None. $16.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department detegates. Brother Whalen was elected to s^e as new ship's delegate. DIGEST of SIU MEETINGS MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), November 20—Chairman, William Davey; Secretary, Werner M. Pedersen. Ship's delegate reported that there are no major beefs and ship is running smoothly. $10.60 In ship's fund. Crew request^ to ken> all people ont of pass­ ageways while ship is in port. Vote of thanks to crew for keeping messroom and recreation room clean. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OUR LADY OF PEACHC (Liberty Navigation 4k Trading), November 21— Chairman, A. E. Moore; Secretarjv H. CarmidiaeL Few hours diluted OT In deck department to be taken up with boarding patrolman at payoS. Everyr thing seems to be shaping up fine -with no beefs. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Novem­ ber 87—Chairman, Robert J. Morgan; Secretary, Donald E. Shattuek. $8.31 in rill's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment dri<^tes. Vote of t^nks egtmded to the- steward department for the good wretary, O. Farara. Ship's delegate's was refused and he was reeteeted. Mo heeta reported by depart­ ment dehmtes. Fine eoopemtion /rem XaptaiBMmdea. $$6.00 in ship's fund. Present blothes allowsnee not enough. Motion taitim to either dmibke or triple amount. Vote H tbnnka to the i-S watrik for. eleanihg neswroom in momings- pending. Motion nmdn to hnw pantryman and gnlleymnn al shipe as per old mnnnlng sMtK Vvtm of thanks to aU detsgntw and stoward department for n iob well donn. ROBIN 8HBRWOOD (Moore-MeCo^ mack), December Brook; Secretary, W. T. LimgforA CM>tain informed the ships ddegnte t^ crew was the beet he hss ever with. Some dieputed OT in eteward depsrtmeot to he taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks extended to the eteward department for a Job weU done. HARTMAR (Calmar), Deeembm t— Chairman. J. Slaven; Secretary, H. K. Berg. Shipyard lodging allowanM beef to 'K i^eJrVJ^hOT iWp is "in Baltimore. Few houra disputed 4>T in deek ment. Discussion about better utiUsa* UUetllM A^SDwuomavras msewsaw J tion of rooms on C-4t In order to have two men to a foe'sle. CANTIGNY (Citim Service), Decem­ ber 4—Chairmkn, 3. S. MeRaa; Secre­ tary. 3. M. Dalton. $10.00 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in engine department. Mo­ tion made to buy or rent voting maehinee for use in all Union eieetions. Motion made that headquarters notify the mem­ bership of the progress made on tae retirement plan. Discussed repairs for next voyage. VANTAGE PROGRB8S (Vantage), November 20—Chairman, 3. Lewis; Sec­ retary. W. Todd. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made that A. B. ^k maintenance be put on. the shipe. This motion was discoMsd aiid it was agreed that O. S. deck maintenance are unable to carry out the responsibility that the job entails. It was suggested that a voluntary donation be made to the ship s fund to take care of future eotpenses. Vote of thanks to Brother Fat Conley, deck delegate, for a job well done. ALCOA MARINER (Alcoa), Decem­ ber 11—Chairman, Walter Wallace; Secretary, Bryan Hines. No beefb re­ ported by department delegatee Each crewraember agreed to donate $1.00 for repairs to TV. General discussion hrid about keeping raessruom ilean, and to have table tops refinished. BANGOR (Bermuda}. December 17— Chairman, William Robinson; Secretary, Ernest Harris. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT reported by department dele­ gates. New washing machine needed for crew. Need new reefer box in crew mess. DEL SANTOS (Delta). December 4Chsirman. W. H. Newsom; Secretary, J. R. Mina. No beefs reported by d*. partment ddegates. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to the steward department for a job wdl drnie. JEFFERSON CITT VICTORY (Vietory Carriers), December 12—Chairman, JS. Morris; Secretary, G. Kdls. $7.60 In ship's fund. Motion made that each man donate $1.00 to ship's fund. Mo beefs reported by dmmrtment driegatee. Motion made ^t ' SIU pension plan be the same as other maritime unions. SEA SCOPE (Alpine), December 18 —Chsinnan, Geoige Smith; Secretary, Arthur Shorten. No beets repmrted by department delegates. • DEL MONTE (Delta), December S— Chairman, Albmt G. Espeneda; Secre­ tary, Albert G. Ihpeneda. Ship's dele­ gate reported that everything ia runnihg smoothly, and no beefs were reported by department delegatee. Vote of thanks to all brothers for making this a smooth trip. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment and ship's delegate. . $2.00 in ship's fond. Discussion held about bet­ ter grade of meats. PBTBOCHEM (Valentine Chemieal), November 27r-Chairmatt, Charles Gailagbar; Secretary, Chorlsu BeddL Beef •with the Captain regarding coffee hrsek for nsan on wateh. Best' about Captain knocking gangway watriMs off la deep water. Beef la deric deparimeat on room allowance in Beaamimt Fayoff will ha hdd up until patrolamn OMnaa ahoaad in Beaumont and aaillta haafs, diaeuaaion about much neadad rapatra. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian). Novam-. ber 27—Cbalrman, Fred ffltaia; Seeietanu M. LaBorte. I16.SS ia ririp'a fund. Shipl delegate reported ritat everything U running imOottly with no beefs. Metfam made to tho taauanee of travelers ehscks and make all draws in Ammkmn money. Vote of thanks to tite aidwatd dap^rtmant for. a job wril dona. Mary Louise Warhola, bom No­ vember 29, 1966, to the Paul Warholas. Middle Village, New York. ^ Rhonda Kay Ezeil, born De­ cember 5, 1966, to the Aden Ezells, Jr., Mobile, Ala. ^ Junia Ann Buxton, bom No­ vember 18, 1966, to the V. W. Buxtons, Orange, Texas. Peter John Conrad, bora De­ cember 15, 1966, to the G. H. Conrads, Chicago, 111. Tina Vikeli, bom November 28, 1966, to the Chester Vikells, Balti­ more, Maryland. Kristina ScUOcr, bom Novemt>cr 29, 1966, to the Addph Schillers, Alpena, Mich. Danny Sfacey, bom September 30, 1966, to the Floyd Staceys, Perdido, Ala. Stephanie Noble, bom Novem­ ber 22, 1966, to the George E. Nobles, Virginia Beach, Va. i <I> Michelle Boudreaux, born No­ vember 11, 1966, to the Lemley Boudreauxs, Texas City, Tex. Marc & Michael German, born November 28, 1966, to the John E. Germans, Chesapeake, Va. —i— i �Jmnnmry 6, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Beams Radio Broadrast At SlU Men Sailing the lakes Page Twenty-Nine FINAL DEPARTURES Joseph Blank, 48: Brother Blank succumbed to lung disease and acute and chronic bronchitis. Bom in Baltimore, he resided in Prichard, Ala., with his wife and six chil-"T* A Jren. An Army veteran, he saw service during H « World War 11. Blank sailed in the Engine Depart­ ment, as a Wiper. dent of Mamou and is survived by his wife and two daughters. Seafarer Guillory shipped out of the port of Houston. Burial was in Mamou. TOLEDO—Seafarers sailing on Lake Erie or living near Toledo have an opportunity to tune in to radio station WPOS-FM, at 102.3 on the dial, and hear nightly Seafarer Paul Gosda's radio show, "The Mariner." Brother Gosda's one hour ^ igan can hear WPOS-FM in Tem­ Jerome H. Jaskolsid, 62: Broth­ program runs Monday through news in general. WPOS-FM is a member of the perance. Monroe. EKindee. Blisser Jaskolski suffered a sudden fatal Friday from 11 p.m. to midnite. Maumee Valley Broadcasting As­ field, Morenci, Hudson, Adrian, heart attack "The Mariner" is dedicated to the sociation of 7112 Angola Rd., Tecumseh, and Milan. Ohio can ^MR)lW abroad the tug tastes and interests of Great Lakes Holland, Ohio. Members of the pick up Brother Gosda in Archdr. ^ Manta, which was sailors. Brother Gosda is right at Association agree not to carry ad­ bold. Stryker. Wauseon. Swanton, tied up to the home with his material, having vertising for alcoholic beverages, Holland, Whitehouse, Liberty wharf of the Re­ been an SIU member in the Great tobacco, and worldly affairs. In Center, Grand Rapids. Waterville. finery of Arbol Lakes District for the past ten addition, they refuse to make spot Genoa. Oregon, and Elmore. Grande, Tampico. Leon D. Carlton, 38: A sudden years. Also in Luckey, Bowling Green, heart attack claimed the life of advertisements during Sunday Mexico. He sailed During this last year. Brother broadcasts. Deshler, Hclgate, McComb, Fosas a Steward. He Brother Carlton. Gosda sailed as wheelsman aboard resided with his WPOS-FM reaches towns in toria. Fremont, and North Balti­ A tug boat cap­ the Alpena. On "The Mariner" Michigan as well as in Ohio. Mich­ more. wife, Helen, in Galveston, Tex. In tain. Carlton rehe reports on news of interest to addition to his wife, he is survived sided in New seafarers, especially pertaining to by a daughter, Mrs. Betty Jean Castle. Del., with the SIU, and plays a variety of Shields. his wife and three music, as well. young children. WPOS-FM, situated right in the Born in Chesa­ heart of the Toledo area, has Manuel Rodriguez, 73: Brother peake City. Md.. many listeners other than seafar­ Rodriguez passed away, in St. Vin­ he joined the ers who are interested in Great cent's hospital, union in 1960. in the port of Phil­ aire Drive. West Palm Beach, Pascual E. Sim Lakes ships. Great Lakes ports, ^ ' New York City, adelphia. life aboard vessels, and maritime Please contact the SUP, in per­ Florida 33-.J6, at your first op­ ? because of com­ son or by mail, in order to get portunity. plications brought your income tax refund check. Carl Biscup, 52: Brother Biscup on by heart dis­ The address is: Jack Lynch, Room ease and chronic died suddenly of a heart attack Adrian Soto 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison while in port in bronchitis. Born Street, San Francisco, Calif. Please contact your sister-inRas Tanuara. Sau­ in Coruna, Spain. 94105. law, Carmen Goday. Box 679, di A r a b i a. He Brother Rod­ Bayamon, Puerto Rico or tele­ sailed in the En­ riguez resided in ^—— phone 785-2260. gine Department, New York City. Sailing in the Charles Switzer as a Deck Engi- Engine Department before his re­ Please get your income tax re­ «— / neer. A resident tirement. Brother Rodriguez's rat­ fund check from the SUP in San Martin M. Sanchez, Jr. ^ of Chester. Pa.. ing was FWT. Brother "Skip" Wilcox learned Francisco. Contact Jack Lynch, Pleanse contact your father at f he lived there a lesson about human behavior Room 201, SUP Building, 450 1250-34th Ave.. Oakland, Calif. with his mother. during a hurricane.at sea. Brother Harrison Street, San Francisco. He joined the Union in 1941. in WilUam W. Van Dyke, 45: Wilcox, A.B., shipped out on the Calif. 94105. the port of Boston. Brother Van Dyke died of a heart Alcoa Planter (Alcoa), for a sixCharles A. Bishop attack in a Seattle week trip to Venezuela in 1965. hospital. Born in Please contact your wife. Mar­ Franklin H. Mcintosh In the Gulf of Justin J. Bonnie, 61: Brother Oklahoma, he regaret, at once about a very im­ Mexico, the ship Your papers from the Veteran's Bonnie, who had sailed for over r € sided with his portant matter. Her address is hit a hurricane, Administration have been found 40 years, died of l* family in Salt 1125 Marshell, Port Arthur. "one of the worst on the Choctaw Victory. The heart disease in a ^ Lake City. Utah. I've ever seen," Ship's Delegate has forwarded Texas 77640. The phone number Michigan hospi­ Brother Van is YU 5-7896. according to them to Route 11, Box 109, Bratal. after a brief Dyke sailed in the ham, Minn. Brother Wilcox. illness. A member Engine Depart­ He had just of the Engine DeThomas G. Lyons ment. as an FWT come off duty at p a r t m e n t. he Engineer. His last Please write to your sister. Ve­ Tom Harris Wilcox the ship's wheel, sailed as a FWT. Connecticut (Con­ Please contact your former ronica. at 2100 Deer Lake Ave., and was passing Bonnie joined the necticut Transport. Inc.) Ishpeming, Mich. 49849. as soon shipmate on the Western Clipper, the officers' mess on the way to Union in Detroit. the foc'sle, when he saw a digni­ Ed Niemi, 10554 Fergus Road, as possible. A widower, he lived in Wayne. fied lady of about 60 trying to St. Charles, Mich., as soon as pos­ Mich., near his brother. Clarence. Stanley Buzalewski, 46: Broth­ get a cup of coffee. "Tables, sible. Abraham G. Murillo ^ er Buzalewski succumbed to liver dishes and chairs were flying all ^ Please contact your lawyers, I. disease. He resid­ Joseph K. Guillory, 53: Seafarer over the place" relates Wilcox, Henry Lee Baker Duke Avnet and Lee Vogelstein in Guillory. a member of the Stew­ ed in San Francisbut the woman seemed not at all Please contact your mother, Baltimore, immediately. Phone co, where he ard department, concerned. "How are you weath­ Mrs. Mary Baker, at 5327 Mobil- number is SA 7-8454. passed away. He died on August ering the storm?" he asked her. is survived by his 29. in Mamou. "Just fine," she replied, adding sister. Mrs. Flor­ La. Death was that she rather enjoyed it. Mixing It Up On The Del Norte ence Quinter of fi due to emphy­ They began talking of other Reading, Pa. He sema. Brother things. After five or ten minutes sailed in the EnGuillory was born of conversation between passenger gine Department, in Louisiana and and seaman they both suddenly as a Wiper. An Army veteran, he joined the union realized that they were next-door saw combat service during World in the port of neighbors in Edgewater, N.J., a War II. Lake Charles. La. He was a resi­ suburb of New York City. Incredible as it may seem, this 1 is exactly the way it happened. I Seafarer Wilcox suddenly realized Editor, I he was talking to his familiar SEAFARERS LOG, neighbor, Mrs. Bolger, principal I 675 Fourth Ave., I Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 of Edgewater's George Washing­ I ton Grammar School. She was I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my I vacationing, and had been aboard name on your mailing list, (pririt information) I for a week. Both Mrs. Bolger and I Seaman Wilcox had been totally NAME •• I unaware of each other's presence I STREET ADDRESS • aboard the Alcoa Planter, in rather I different capacities. She had never CITY .........,..^i.;;..V..... STATE...... .. ZIP 1 seen hifn in his active role as a TO AVOID DUPHCATIONJ If you are an old *gbscribor and have a change I seaman, and he had never seen her The Steward Department of the Dei Norte (Delta) received a vote of addrMs. pteaM give your former address telowi I aboard ship. "It was incredible, of thanks recently from a crew grateful for the well prepared I . ACMIMfSS ^ ........ - 'A • I our not recognizing each other," chow it served up. Shown here are steward dept. members (l-r) Wilcox commented. Incredible, Harold Crane, Chief Steward, and Carl C. Jordan. Night Cook/Baker. 9 tJrtY ^^ ^^ ^ ^^^ ^ They are removing a pot of stew from an automatic mixing machine. but true. <1/ PERSONALS SIU Man Fights Hurricane And Meets Neighbor <I> <1> —<i>— —-i/— ^I> �Scheduteof Membership Meeting SIU-AGLIWD Meeth^ New Oileans Jan. 10—2:30 p.m. Mobile Jan. 11—2:30 p.m. Wilmington -Jan. 16—2:00 p;m. San Francisco Jan. 18—2:00 p.m. Seattle Jan. 20—2:00 p.m. New York . . Feb. 6—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Feb. 7—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . .Feb. 8—2:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 13—2:30 p.m. Houston . . . .Feb. 13—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Jan. 16—2:00 p.m. Alpena Jan. 16—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 16—7:00 p.m. Chicago ... .Jan. 16—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. .Jan. 16—7:00 p.m. Duluth Jan. 16—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ...Jan. 16—^7:00p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .... Jan. 10—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Jan. 12—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 11—7:30 p.m. Duluth Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. Oevdand ...Jan. 13—7:30p.m. Toledo Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 9—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. Feb. 13—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Jan. 10—5:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 11—5:00 p.m. Philadelplua Feb. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (h'censed and unlicensed) Feb. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Feb. 9—5:00 p.m. Houston .... Feb. 13—5:00 p.m. RaOway Marine Region Fhiladelpliia Jan. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 11—10a.m.&8p.m. •Norfolk Jan. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Feb. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. JmnuMTT SEAFARERS LOC Page Tliirly United Industrie Workers New Orleans Jan. 10—7:00 p.m. Mobile ... .Jan. 11—7:00 p.m. New York . . Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Feb. 7—7:00 p.m. Baltimore . . . Feb. 8—7:00 p.m. ^Houston . . . Feb. 13—7:00 p.m. tHeetinx held >t Labor Temple, Smalt Ste. Marie. Mich. • Mectinc held at Labor Temple. Newport New. t Meeting held at Galreaton wharrea. DIRECTORTof UNION HALLS SIU A+lantic, Gulf, Lalces & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tannor Earl Shepard Al Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 127 River St. ALPENA, Mich. .. EL 4 3616 1216 E. Ballrmore St. BALTIMORE, MD. EA 7-4900 177 State St. BOSTON, Mass. Rl 2-0140 735 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. . TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SA I 0733 1420 W. 25th St. CLEVELAND. Ohio MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3.4741 312 W. 2nd St. DULUTH, Minn RA 2-4110 P.O. Bo* 287 FRANKFORT, Mich. 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 5804 Canal St. HOUSTON. Te*. .. WA 8-3207 2608 Pearl St. JACKSONVILLE, Fla EL 3-0987 .. .99 Montgomery St. JERSEY CITY. N.J. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. MOBILE, Ala HE 2-1754 630 Jackson Ave. NEW ORLEANS, La. Tel. 529 7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa. 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Te*. 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEAnLE, Wash. .2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 805 Del Mar ST. LOUIS, Mo. CE-l-1434 ..312 Harrison St. TAMPA, Fla. . Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. . . .505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 High Sthogi Tmxtg Distort Nogro Imago TifTbeEaton I found yom- article on how high school texAooks distort the role of the -American Igbor movement very interesting. I wonder how many Log readers realize that the American Negro has received evai worse treat­ ment at the hands of the "edu­ cators" who write our school history books than has the labor movement. The 'Negro in American his­ tory is largely ignmed, and when he is discussed at all, it is in a way that a usually distorted and oftm downright untrue. The Negro in the (Md South is almost always pictured as happy in his slavery, childishly LETTERS To The Editor dependent his master, care­ free and, of course, loyal to the system. Hie texts ignore the many Moody slave uprisings, the thousands of riavrs who fled their "kind" masters and tried to get away through the Under­ ground Railroad and other means, and even suicides. The Negro is pictured as standing by passively during the Civil War when in actual fact over 200,000 served in the Un­ ion Army. Many o( them at­ tained the hi^est military honors. In fact, Negroes served even in the Confederate Army during the final months of the War. After the Civil War, tl» Negro is ignored in most teids. His fight to take his rightful l^ce as a woriring in a free society, a iight fhat > rtllt going on, is glossed if inenibyMied at aO. The cdnfrtbution <Kf tl» National Associai^ Ley tbe A^ncemen of Coh^ Pec^ and otMn chffi cussed;^ in.it discussed at alt, /. The cause oi the Americaa working man and the cause of the American Negro are irre­ vocably intertwined. All tmion men should realize this, and act it. Getting back to the subject of boMcs,' ^Seafarers with children in school should take the time and troubte to lodk at them. If they are inadequate, and distorted the history of either the American labor movement or the American Ne­ gro, his dissatisfriction should be voiced throu^ the schooTs PTA or the local school board, IS. PiftjL'Jkv Afc Anti'Oo^Oify fight Must CpntiOao lb Ihe Edllort The Ammrican Lsdxm-Movdmeat bafl a nmjor {»rt in iopfluehcii^t the 89^ Congress to pass the wortterfrfi ^iM leghh latkm that it did I live in, a working claw hdighborhood, and 1 kimw from tkai hand ex­ perience wfuu: «^y t>f the Great Sodbiy dcme. • • My wifelsB^!i|;t^^ few mothers whofrjl^i^rM^ thcfr tofe m OpdrniiOili HeadstaH nursery schoe^; ^IIB tells mo that tife teadMdg# great and dtat the kidii kids from pootm^i-lsin^ (tM? fathers <rf nig^. f^f- diese faien* flies, by the |ae wm-king men. wfacaie' >ary low because betong to unions) great and would at hmnd In youir said that"flie weiiBi initbMi of stag^ became tnci»a.siii^ within tmrntioBedi in paM^ end of ftecc^huyba, fr^ hi file 18^ apl^tiwa^. "R«d: Sumnier'^ •iBt'a!tjtte]df!al«^^ someti^: 6, 1967 DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) —4^— Stitzei-Weiier Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) —4/— Kingsport Press "World Book," "Cbildcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) —4^— Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) 4/ — Wbite Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statier Men's Shoes . . . Jarraan,, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) r — 4^ — Di Giorgio Fruit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) — Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starfllte luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond Mouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Tics, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewefi Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) —4^— FINANCIAL REPORTS. The conotitutlon of the SIU Atlmntfe. Gulf. Lakei and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safesuardinK the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditinK committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AUantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Watera District are administered in accordance with the proviaiona of varioiu trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and' their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Ekirl Shepard. Chairman. Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Batteir Place. Suite 1980. New York 4. N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avaDable In all SIU holla. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract righu prop­ erly. eonUct the nearest SIU port'agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—BBAFABERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from pnUiahing any article serving the prfiUcal purpoees ^ any In^idual Jn the Union, officer or member. It has also rrfraln^ from imblishing sr^es dawmd hsrmfid to the Union or its coUeetlve memtersh^ 'T^est^hed pon«v has ^ reaffirmed by membenhip aetkm at the Sq»teinber. i9<0. meadnin in >11 tional ports. The responsibility for LOO polW ixiMj which consists of the Bxeentive Board of the Union. The.BxeentiTS Bomd may dtlsgato. fit« amoor ita ranks, on# indiWdnal to carry oat tUa • laspoaaiUlitro PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. TJnder no circumetances should any member pay any money for any reason nnless be is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been raqnired to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to beadquartem. CONSTITUTIONAL EIGHTS AND OBUGATIONS. The SIU publishw everr sU months in the SSIAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of ita constitution. In addition, copies ore available in all Union faalio. All menibeis should obtain eopies of this constitution so as to familiariie themselvea with ita contents. Any time you fed any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any eonstitutkmal right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with ehargcs. trials, etc.. as well as oil other details, then the member so affeeted shoold immediately notify beadquartero. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disabUity-psnsion bene­ fits have always been eneouraged to continue their unhm aetiTities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. Am) like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings. they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file funethms. in­ cluding service on rank-and-file eommltteeo. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the naembership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dueo. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafaren are gnaranteed equal rlgfata in employment and as members of the SIU. These rii^ are eleorly set forth in the SIU eonstitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently. no Seafarer may be diaerlminated against beesuse of nee. creed, edor, national or gsographic origin. If any membsr fads that he is denied the eqnal rii^to to which he is entitl^ be sbonld notify hasdqnartcrs. SEAPARBRS POLITICAL ACTIVITT DONATIONS. One of the basic ^^Ifata of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objeetivas which ' , their fomilias and their Union. To aehim Saw the best Intereots al tbei^lves, objectives, the Seafarers PolHieal Activity Donatten was estshlisbed. Donations to 8PAD are entlreiy voluntary and eoostUntc the funds through which legislative and pditieal aetlvitias are eondneted for the benefit of the msnbssaUp and the Union. Seafarer fesis that amy al Ika shove righia have If at any timo •itngllMal right ef aceeos te Unieg tr that he ha ~ SIU Ptisiiint Pad BoB at h fermtlMo. ha R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) ^ Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) . i 4/ — Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) —4/— Antonio Perelli MInetti & Sons Ambansndor, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Gnasti, Cdwn, F. I., Irtinmo VeraKNidi, Aristocrat, Victor Hngo, A. RMonow Wines and Bnndks. (National Farm Workers Association) 4 * . A �January 6, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG f: If:*' awB ^ i':-''.-r ••>• 14.^., •; > r ,.•', vi ,._,.itt. ' ''l 1 • J:; "''•'' .;- ••••..* Page Thirty-One 1«« "•' - . i\ >- . .I.U. ',k Playing Santa Claus to a group of Seafarer children is SlU Representative Phil Re/er, on hand at the Houston hall where Seafarers, their families, and guests gathered in the spirit of one united family to celebrate the Yuletide season. Santa Claus Reyer had pleasure of giving gift to each and every child. m 4.1- Smiling Santa Claus must be having at least as good a time as 15 jovial children caught in a happy moment together at SlU New Orleans hall Christmas celebration which featured an unforget­ table banquet for Seafarers, their families, and those guests lucky enough to join the festivities. i* I tfit i1 ?1 Leroy Nicholas and his family enjoyed participating in the party at the New Orleans union hall. Pictured along with Leroy and his wife, Anna, are children: Dora, Roberta, Jackie, Steven and Johnny. Three and two make a full house. Christmas celebrants at- New Orleans union hall also enjoyed the company of Seafarer Marco T. Mora and family, which includes his wife, Alexis, and their children, Rosa, Yalile, Zaida, and Vernor. Guests at the Norfolk union hall in Virginia also had a wonderful holiday party. Enjoying themselves are Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Riggs with their son, Jessie, along with family friend, Mrs. Singleton. Two oldtimers and SlU pensioners (left) "Popeye" Cronin and Guy Whitehurst swap stories at NA/ilmington union hall. Above, in New Orleans, Broth­ er Derak Lamb parties with wife and daughter. Seafarer Robert Farrugia joined celebrants at New York hall, along with wife, Grace, and their tiny tot daughter sitting pretty. Miss Roberta Far­ rugia, who enjoyed the Christmas decorations. A picture of enjoyment at the Norfolk holiday celebrations were Mrs. Ronald Wilkins, her children, and guests of family, all of whom enjoyed the spirit of the occasion. The Norfolk hall was fully decorated for the Christmas season with tinsel, holly wreaths, a Christmas tree, and, of course, lots of good cheer which made the day complete for all.' Tony Sambino of Sailor's Union of the Pacific entertains a lovely group of children at the New York City hall. The kids include Jim Conlon, Jim Croney, Tony Pelliccio, Barbara ConJon, and Marie ConIon. The spirit of Christmas is shown on the smiles on all their faces. Whether or not these kids look like devils or angels is hard to decide! •UMi—iiiiilMli—iWi ii III I III—II mill » ii >1 �Vol. XXiX No. NO. 1 1 .M.t .. SEAFARERS^)A:I.OG ""•I i -w»,. January 6 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO * I FOJt SEAFARERS IN ENGINE DEPARTMENT I N the first year of the jointly-'operated SIUMEBA District 2 engineers training pro­ gram, a total of 113 Seafarers have obtained their licenses and greatly increased their earn­ ing capabilities. If you are 19 years of age or over and have 18 months of engine department watch stand­ ing time as well as six months experience as wiper or equivalent, you qualify to train for an engineer's license, at no cost. You'll be pro­ vided with meals, hotel lodging and subsistence payments of $110 per week and you'll be able to ship as engineer immediately upon obtaining the license. Period of instruction, ranging from 30 to 90 days, is determined by your own ability and knowledge. A reciprocal agreement with Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association, District 2, pro­ vides for your receiving full credit and com­ plete protection for all pension benefits you have built up under the SIU pension plan. In addition, your SIU pension will be supplement­ ed by the MEBA, District 2 pension plan in approximately an equal amount while you're sailing as engineer. Welfare benefits are also completely covered. In addition. Seafarers who sail aboard MEBA District 2-contracted ships, upon obtaining their licenses, will not be required to pay the MEBA $1,000 initiation fee, and they will not be re­ quired to drop their SIU membership if they do not wish to do so. Training at the School of Marine Engineering operated by MEBA, EMstrict 2 and the SIU is for qualified unlicensed personnel as well as for licensed engineers seeking to upgrade. Get details and applications at any SIU hall or by writing to SIU headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Act now! Upgrade Engineer's License in '67 7 'i •/ i fi SCHOOi of SiAKfAlfS'"' fOR I blame: ! Year* it Date Joined Watch Standing Tim Ratings: .Time as i Day in Engine D«P*- •i * H WorVer, fcx^ep* "v .V � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 6, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: LABOR PLEDGES CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR WAR ON POVERTY DURING 1967 SIU-CONTRACTED COMPANY ORDERS THREE NEW 37,000-TON TANKERS UNITED NATIONS’ SHIP SAFETY UNI MARKS NOTEWORTHY GAINS IN 1966 POLLUTION, LAND FILL THREATEN FISH CATCH ALONG U.S. COAST JAPAN LEADS WORLD IN SHIPBUILDING, WIDENS GAP FOR 11TH STRAIGHT YEAR AMERICAN INDIAN NEEDS MORE GOVT. AID TO IMPROVE HOS LOT SEAFARERS IN THE ORIENT JOINT PROGRAM MEETS NEED FOR LICENSED ENGINEERS A VISIT TO USPHS HOSPITALS U.S. ECONOMY MUST GROW 4% YEARLY TO HALT JOBLESS RISE, STUDY REVEALS CONGRESSWOMEAN STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF MARITIME AT SHIPBOARD MEETING SEAFARER BEAMS RADIO BROADCAST AT SIU MEN SAILING THE LAKES UPGRADE TO ENGINEER’S LICENSE IN ‘67 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 01/06/1967 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. XXIX, No. 1 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2eb2b5bfd4ea03d19d2bba15a78c9763.PDF 76daf7934408354dd348747f3cc6187e PDF Text Text Vol. XXViil No. 26 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO ' li: �SEAFARERS LOG Page Two J At Inquiry Into Loss of Morrell SlU Lakes Distriet Questions CC Great Lakes Inspection Procedures V CLEVELAND—The adequacy of Coast Guard inspection procedures for Great Lakes vessels has been called into question by the SIU Great Lakes District, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, and the survivors of four of the 28 crewmen who lost their lives in the recent sinking of the ore carrier Daniel J. Mor- one questions T ; I of. the at least a Coast Guard officer from the adequacy rell, which broke up and sank Coast Guard inspection." outside the district where the sink­ during a Great Lakes storm. The 60-year-old Morrell was ing occurred. A five-man Coast Guard Board owned by Bethlehem Steel Corp.'s The attorney suggested that the of Inquiry •^'tting in Cleveland subsidiary, Cambria Steamship Co. Coast Guard should be required heard SIU attorney Victor G. The vessel split in two and sank to conduct a wide open investiga­ Hanson charge that Coast Guard off Harbor Beach in Lake Huron tion that impounds all evidence, investigations into such sinkings as during a storm on November 29. including the ship itself whenever the Morrell this year, the Carl D. "Too often, these things are writ­ possible. A shipwreck should be Bradley in 1958 and the Cedar- ten off as so-called 'acts of God,' " placed out of bounds to all salvage ville in 1965 were "limited in the lawyer complained. "With all scavengers and divers, he said, in­ depth and conclusion." the investigative techniques avail­ cluding those of the owner-com­ "What it boils down to at all able today, can you imagine an pany, but excepting designated these inquiries," he said, "is that auto accident or an airplane crash agents of the government. the company produces records at­ being written off simply as an 'act The SIU representative made testing that its vessel achieved of God?' " he said. clear that basically he is not at­ Coast Guard certification. But no Such an inquiry, the attorney tacking the Coast Guard or the contended, should be as diligent shipowners, but the standards un­ and thorough as those conducted der which they operate. by the Civil Aeronautics Board "There are ships operating on when an airliner crashes — with the Lakes that should not be sail­ surveys and metal samplings from ing because they are too old and the actual wrecks. have not really been adequately Attorneys at the hearing point­ inspected for fatigue," he pointed ed out that while the Morrell broke out. "Union attorneys don't want to up in the storm, other ships on the NEW YORK—David Dubin­ same lake made port safely. see the shipowners put out of busi­ sky, who escaped from Czarist "What the Coast Guard is do­ ness. The men they represent earn tyranny as a youth to become a ing," the SIU attorney declared, their livelihood from them. leader of the American labor "is to have the Coast Guard in­ "But what we've got to do is movement, received the Freedom vestigate themselves in many in­ show that Great Lakes shipping, Award of the International Rescue stances." which is vital to the national in­ Committee for having helped thou­ As a result he wrote to the terest, is a marginal business need­ sands escape from Nazi and Com­ Coast Guard commandaivt in ing federal subsidy. It costs $5 munist oppression. Washington requesting that the in­ million to replace a Lakes vessel AFL-CIO President George quiry board include a member by today's standards," he noted. Meany, winner of last year's Free­ from outside the Coast Guard, "That's why so many old ones are dom Award, led'a series of trib­ such as the Justice Department, or still running." utes from notables in all walks of life who crowded the ballroom Company Slows Contract Talks of the Americana Hotel. SIU President Paul Hall is a mejmbex of , th.e_Rescue jCpmmit- _ tee's Board of Trustees along with other representatives of the Ameri­ can labor movement. The Freedom Award was pre­ SAN FRANCISCO-^Members of the SIUNA-affiliated Inter­ sented by Leo Cheme, chairman national Union of Petroleum Workers have voted overwhelmingly of the board of the Rescue Com­ mittee, which provides relief and to authorize the Union negotiating committee to take any action rehabilitation services to demo­ necessary, including strike ac­ cratic refugees on five continents. tion, to reach a settlement with had formed a United Coordinat­ ing Committee to end traditional Standard Oil of California. fragmentation of bargaining with The negotiating committee an­ Standard Oil of California and nounced that some progress was had agreed that its affiliates should SEAFARERl made at meetings held earlier this permit other Standard Oil union month with company representa­ representatives to attend bargain­ Dec. 23. 1966 • Vol. XXVIII, No. 26 tives. However no agreement has ing sessions as observers. OiBcUI Publication of the been reached on many items Seafarers International Union The Union's United Coordinat­ which the Union considers of of North America, ing Committee is composed of prime importance. Among such Atlantic, Gulf, Ijakes representatives from the following and Inland Waters District, "must" items are a Hospital, Med­ AFLr-CIO unions: ical, IDental Plan, a substantial Extentive Board SIUNA-affiliated International general wage increase, increased PAUL HALL, President Union of Petroleum Workers; Oil, shift differential, job bid system, CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exee. Vtee-PreM. Vice-President Chemical and Atomic Workers union shop and other demands. AL KERR LINDBEY WILLIAMS See.-Treat. Viee-President Further meetings are planned Local 1-561, Richmond and 1-547, EI Segundo; Machinists ROBERT MATTHEWS AL TANNER for the end of the month. Vice-President Viee-President Lodge 824; Operating Engineers HERBERT BRAND Negotiations between the lUPW in El Paso and Big Springs, Texas; Director of Organiting and and the Bakersfield Refinery are Publications Petroleum Workers Union Local scheduled to resume soon. The Managing Editor Art Editor 1 in the San Francisco Bay area, MIKE POLLACK Bakersfield lUPW membership has BERNARD SEAMAN and Local 9 in Sacramento; Assistant Editor also voted to give their negotiating Western States Service Station NATHAN SKYER Staff Writers committee authorization to strike Employees Union; Pipefitters PETER WEILL if necessary. PBTB WEISS Local 159, Richmond; Sheet ED RUBBNSTBIN Meanwhile the Unions' United Metal Workers Local 216 in Ala­ Coordinating Committee, a joint meda and Contra Costa Counties; Pibliiiiid kIwHkly at 810 Rhode liland Annas committee of unions representing Boilermakers Locals 317, Rich­ H.E., Waiblniton, D. C. 20018 ky thi Ssafarera Intsrnatlsnal Union, Atlantic, Oalf, Lakes Standard Oil of California em­ mond 351, El Segundo; Richmond and Inland Waters Dlitrlst, AFL-CIO, 675 ployees, has agreed on a Health Carpenters Local 642; Interna­ Foirth Annas, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. Hraslntk 9-6600. Second clan postage paid and Welfare agreement which tional Brotherhood of Electrical at WaihlnptOB, D. C. would cover all unions. Further Workers Contra Costa County Lo­ raSTHASTEI'S ATTE8TIDH: Fora 3579 sards shoald ks sent to Ssafarsrs International boycott action against Standard cal 302; Teamsters Locals 315, Unloa, Atlantis, Oalf, Lakas and Inland Waters Oil was also planned. Oistrlst, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Annas, Brook­ Contra Costa County and 986, Los lyn, H.r. 1123Z . The unions representing Stand­ Angeles; and Operating Engineers ard Oil of California employees Local 12, Los Angeles. DubinskyHonored By International RescueCommittee SlUNA M Workers Vote to Strike Standard Oil of Calif., if Necessary December 23, 1966 •t Report of International President by Paul Hall As 1966 draws to a close, the legislative battle waged by the SIU to have the Maritime Administration removed from the new Depart­ ment of Transportation and set up as an independent agency stands out clearly as one of the most important of the many moves we have undertaken to breath some new life into the American maritime in­ dustry. Part of that fight has already been successful. Before creating the new Transportation Department, the 89th Congress removed MARAD from its jurisdiction. Legislation still pending before the new Con­ gress calls for the establishment of MARAD as an independent agency, and the SIU will continue to press for passage of this legislation. The importance of the SIU struggle to have MARAD removed from the Transportation Department has already been demonstrated by the appointment of Alan k Boyd to head the new department. The controversial Boyd Report, which has been rejected by U.S. maritime labor, proves beyond a doubt that Boyd does not understand the prob­ lems being faced by the nation's maritime industry and is not in sym­ pathy with the preservation of a strong maritime industry as an important factor in the nation's commercial and military strength. This important struggle is however just one of many which the SIU has waged in the past and will continue to wage in the future to insure that the best interests of the U.S. maritime industry are repre­ sented on the highest legislative and administrative levels of govern­ ment. The SIU will continue its insistence that the provisions of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act be adhered to and will maintain strict vigilance over any infraction of those provisions—including the Cargo Preference and 50-50 Laws. The SiU views its role in these matters as two-fold. First we must carefully protect ""that to which maritime labor is entitled to under laws presently on the books. This often involves seeing to it that the intent of the laws is not circumvented through administrative interpretation of the language of the laws. Secondly, and possibly most importantly, the SIU will continually press for additional legislation reform leading to the rejuvenation and upgrading of the entire industry'. Our goal is a fleet of modern merchant vessels adequate to meet all the commercial and defense needs of the nation, manned by American seamen. We will not cease our efforts and we will not be swayed from our purpose until this goal is achieved. * * * Encouraged by the strong showing made by conservative candidates in several state legislatures during the recent elections, the National Right to Work Committee is mounting a new drive to outlaw the union shop in these states. In several states, including some which have already voted on and rejected so-called "right-to-work" legislation in the past, coalitionk are being formed of conservatives, radical right groups, Chambers of Commerce and Farm Bureaus. Opponents of the union shop are getting their heads together for another all-out assault on this basic right of labor in such states as Oklahoma, Idaho,-New Mexico,-Montana and Delaware. With probably unwarranted optimism, they are even eyeing big industrial states where labor is strong such as California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts and Missouri. The "right-to-work" forces are determined, well organized and willing to spend freely from the huge war chest at their disposal. As in the past, they can be depended upon to use every trick in the book to grind their anti-labor axe. No matter what new slogans or gimmicks the anti-labor forces dream up to make "right-to-work" laws seem palatable to the voters, such laws remain what they always have been—a means by which employers can increase their profits by weakening labor unions to the point where they can bring back the low wages, poor working condi­ tions and insecurity which the American labor movement's struggles made a thing of the past. Strikers' Wives Do Their Bit While their husbands manned picket lines, wives of striking Balti­ more SIU Boatmen wrapped Christmas presents for presentation to children of striking IBU members who attended Christmas party. For latest develppments in the tug strike sea story, on page 5i ffgv I �De'ember 23, 1966 SEAF/IRERS LOG Page Three Ford, Garmatz Vow Fight to Strengthen Maritime IndependentAgemyNo. IGoaiin '67, MTD Legislative Conferente Agrees WASHINGTON, Dec. 20—The creation of an independent maritime agency to strengthen U.S. shipping emerged as the number one objective of all industry segments represented at the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's special legislative conference held here today. More than 300 rep­ resentatives from labor and ^ management in every type of American merchant marine and effective merchant marine. Ralph Casey, president of the shipping and allied activity on said the Republicans would help "rescue it from the Administra­ American Merchant Marine Insti­ all coasts and the Great Lakes, and government agencies attended tion's sea of inefficiency, delay tute, said that introduction of the and waste." two bills mentioned by Rep. Gar­ the day-long session. matz "was an indispensable first Ford said that the fact that the Strong support for the Depart­ step toward changing the present U.S. has only some 900 vessels, ment's legislative program to order of things." two-thirds of which are obsolete, achieve the independent agency and an effective national maritime carrying less than nine per cent policy in the forthcoming Con­ of our commerce, coupled with gress was pledged by key Con­ the fact that the Russians, Scandi­ gressional figures, including House navians and Japanese are "out­ minority leader Gerald R. Ford building and out-trading us for Thomas W. (Teddy) Gleason, President of the ILA and Chairman of (R-Mich.) and House Merchant cargoes is "disgraceful. We can MTD Legislative Committee, calls Department's special legislative Marine Committee chairman Ed­ no longer call ourselves a mari­ time nation," he said. conference to order. At right is MTD President Paul Hall. ward Garmatz (D-Md.). Ford reminded the conference Thomas (Teddy) Gleason, presi­ that the House Republican Policy dent of the International Long­ Committee has endorsed the con­ shoremen's Association and chair­ cept "of an independent maritime man of the MTD's maritime administration, free to grow as an legislative committee, chaired the entity, free of Cornmerce Depart­ conference. The MTD is com­ posed of 34 unions whose total ment domination." He added that Rep. Edward Garmatz membership is approximately 7 "we are committed to the develop­ million members, 700,000 of ment of a broader, stronger mer­ Four more Seafarers have passed the U.S. Coast Guard exami­ whom work in shipping and allied chant fleet." Sustained support for the mer­ chant marine and Congressional nations and have been issued their engineer's licenses after attend­ Rep. Garmatz said that his fields. action to "get more U.S.-flag ships ing the training school jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 House Merchant Marine Commit­ Rep. Ford assured the confer­ in the water" through adequate of the Marine Engineers Bene­ tee would reintroduce a bill to ence participants that Republicans appropriations was urged as essen­ establish an independent maritime ficial Association. A total of in the House would "continue to tial by Archibald E. King, chair­ agency and another which would 112 Seafarers have now received man of the American Maritime give Congress a chance to study engineer's licenses as a result of Association, and president of the adequacy of maritime budget the joint program. Isthmian Lines. requests before appropriations are The newly-licensed engineers MTD President Paul Hall ex­ fixed.' are sailing or about to sail in pressed the Department's appre­ Garmatz, who led the success­ engineer's berths aboard Ameri­ ciation to all who had attended the ful fight in the House in the last can-flag ships. conference, and noted the crosssession to keep the Maritime Ad­ Those SIU men who passed ministration out of the new De­ section of industry representation. their Coast Guard examinations partment of Transportation, said He said that because of the uni­ this week and were licensed as Nielsen MHcbeU that this was "merely a victory in fied purpose and action, ".we are Third Assistant Engineers were: a battle, and the war is far from awakening interest in the needs or Original Second Engineer's li­ of the industry in a way that the won." censes in either steam or motor The ranking Republican mem­ industry has never before been vessel classifications. ber of the House Merchant Ma­ able to." Hall said that "the fight SIU engine department men rine Committee, Rep. William to keep the Maritime Adminis­ who have the necessary require­ Mailliard of California, and Rep. tration out of the Transportation ments and who want to enroll in Rep. Gerald Ford •'^homas Felly (R-Wash.), both Department was a defensive fight the school can obtain additional strong proponents of strong U.S. to preserve the ground on which support measures which will re­ information and apply for the shipping and shipbuilding indus­ we stand," but tbat we must now vive the merchant marine and course at any SIU hall or write directly to SIU headquarters at keep a rejuvenated merchant ma­ tries, spoke of the bi-partisan de­ push forward to achieve our ob­ 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, rine strong and growing." The termination in the committee to jectives. Hall expressed the "hope that Mendez New York, 11232. The telephone House minority leader deplored create an independent maritime Jernigan the Administration will take a the continuing shrinkage of the administration and to develop an number is HYacinth 9-6600. good look at the problems and Partha Jernigan, 42, who joined issues discussed here. Obviously the Union in 1947 and sailed as the Administration is not properly an oiler, FWT and junior engi­ informed or it wouldn't have neer. taken the steps that it did." He Hector Mendez, 35, who was noted that martiime labor and born in Colombia and joined the management, and the legislature, Union in New Orleans. He has have demonstrated that they are been sailing as a pumpman, oiler in total accord, but that the Exec­ and FWT. utive branch denies them the op­ The newly licensed Second As­ portunity and right to get their sistant Engineers are: views properly presented. Walter W. Mitchell, 41, who MTD Executive Secretary Peter has been a member of the SIU McGavin announced details of a since 1953 and has sailed as an stepped-up program of activity by oiler and FWT. the Department, including weekly Sigwart Nielsen, 60, who has legislative meetings and monthly . been a member of the SIU for maritime seminars. 18 years. Others who addressed the con­ Seafarers who enroll in the pro­ ference were Edwin Hood, presi­ gram are eligible to apply for any dent of the Shipbuilders Council of the upgrading courses offered of America; Page Groton, director at the Engineers School if they the Boilermakers Iron Ship­ are 19 years of age or older and builders Council; Andrew Biemilhave 18 months of QMED watch ler, AFL-CIO legislative director; standing time in the engine depart­ Jay Clark, president of the Com­ ment plus six months' experience mittee of American Steamship as wiper or equivalent. Lines; Richard Kurrus, general The joint SIU-MEBA District counsel to the American Tramp 2 upgrading school offers Seafar­ Shipowners Association; and Mar­ ers and Engineers qualified in­ struction in preparing for their Partial view of MTD Legislative Conference held in Washington attended by more than 300 repre­ vin Cole, general counsel to the Third Assistant Engineer, Tem­ sentatives from maritime labor and management and government agencies. Peter McSavin, the MTD Committee of American Tanker porary Third Assistant Engineer Executive Secretary-Treasurer is reporting to session on the Department's expanded activities. Owners. 112th Seafarer Passes CG Exam for Engineer's License €I I �1 I I f. Page Four SEAFARERS LOG 'Apprentice Engineer' Rating, Threat To Seamen's Jobs, Approved by C.G. December 23, 1966 The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atiantic Coast Area] jointly-sponsored with the SIU, The tragic sinking of the ore carrier Daniel J. Morrell on Lake was the best and most effective method of meeting the licensed Huron, which took with it the lives of 28 seamen, is yet another such episode which points to the growing necessity for greater ship safety engineer shortage. The SIU concern over the ap­ measures. The Great Lakes storm, which badly buffeted the Daniel prentice rating was based on the J. Morrell until it split, churned up 65-mile-an-hour winds and 25-foot view that any tampering with the waves. Since conditions such as these have long been a menace to ship personnel structure was an shipping on the Lakes, ships using those waterways need communica­ obvious threat to the security of tions and safety devices of a special nature. Since vigilance aboard unlicensed in general and of en­ ship is vital, it would be particularly foolish to decrease manpower on these vessels, for that would merely increase the safety harard. gine room men in particular. One positive note can be seen in the marine board of inquiry investi­ SIU President Paul Hall said that the Coast Guard ruling put gating the Morrell incident. Already a number of sugegstioris have the agency in the position of cre­ been brought forth on ho,w shipping on the Great Lakes might be ating jurisdictional disputes. He made safer. cently to see some old friends and stressed that "unlicensed seamen New York to register for a deck dept. slot cannot surrender any of the job Headquarters is decorated with on the first long trip to hit the and jurisdictional rights which Christmas decorations from top to they have struggled so long and so bottom and a lot of Seafarers have boards. Baltimore hard to obtain." been by to see one another and to Shipping out of the Port of Bal­ share in the spirit of the season timore this past period has been Manuel Caldas checked the boards good, with 5 pay offs, 5 sign ons, for a chief steward's position re and 7 ships in transit. Prospects cently. Manuel is an SIU veteran for the next two weeks look very of 24 years whose last ship was good, too. the Gateway City. Nick Nomlkos A number of Seafarers have also has served 24 years in the been by the hall recently to check SIU. Nick now sails as chief stew­ the boards and chat with some of WASHINGTON — The new ard and last sailed in that capacity their fellow Seafarers. Richard M. Harp is waiting for Environmental Science Services aboard the San Juan. Joe Sullivan serves up chow as a cook in the another run to the Far East after Administration of the federal gov­ steward department, which he's sailing in the steward department ernment is scouting up and down been a part of for 23 years. Joe's aboard the Hastings for 10 the East Coast seeking a site for last vessel was the San Francisco. months. He's a veteran of 20 years its proposed multi-million dollar Also by the hall lately was James at sea. Hosea N. McBride just ac­ oceanographic center. Martin, a Seafarer for 20 years cepted the chief cook's slot aboard The ESSA is a new government who sails FOW. His last vessel the Marymar. Hosea's been sail­ agency combining weather, coast was the Steel Vendor. ing since 1946. Coley F. Crockett, and geodetic survey and other re­ having just paid off the Raphael Norfolk lated bureaus such as sea research. Semmes, has acquired enough seaSites under consideration range Will Beasley, a 14-year Seafarer time to take life a little easy after from Maine to Florida, including whose last ship was the Lucille sailing in the deck department for Maryland, South Carolina, New Bloomfield on the Viet Nam run, 20 years. Coley's grateful to the York, Massachusetts and Penn­ says he had a good payoff with all union for everything it's done for sylvania. overtime settled in good fashion him during that time and is look­ The proposed oceanographic by Harvey Mumford. Will plans ing forward to a pleasant retire­ by Fred Farnen,Seeretery-rreasurer,6reat Lakes center will also serve as home base to ship out again right after the ment. From Duluth to Chicago, from Detroit to Montreal, sailors were for at least two oceanographic holidays. Boston Walter Butterton, 20 years with talking about the sinking of the Daniel J. MorrelL The 60-year- vessels, making the availability of Shipping out of Beantown has old ore carrier, owned by Bethlehem Steel Corp., broke in two shipyard and ship repair facilities the SIU, last shipped on the Duval picked up a bit this period and it and sank off Harbor Beach on November 29th, taking the lives a prime consideration in the selec­ to North Africa. Walt served her is expected to remain at a fair level of all but one crewmember. This latest tragedy recalls to our tion of the eventual site. Another a solid 2 years as bos'n so is stay­ during the coming one. We've had important consideration for locat­ ing on the beach until February minds the sinking of the Carl the pleasure of seeing a number of ing the new center is the avail­ to enjoy a well-earned vacation. the lifeboats. Of the 12 men in Bradley in storm-swept Lake veteran Seafarers about the hall William Grimes, who last Michigan on November 18, 1958. the deck department, 65 percent ability of other research facilities. recently. Among them was George The center will be part of the shipped on the Transyork on the We wonder sometimes if the Coast must be Able Seamen and must Hubner, 25 years in the SIU, who Guard is really doing its job in have passed a test as a "qualified Institute for Oceanography, which Viet Nam run, has been a patient last shipped on the CS Miami as carrying out the safety standards lifeboatman." When the Morrell conducts research programs on the at the USPHS hospital, Norfolk. AB. George recently spent a little Wilfred Lachance also returned under the laws governing marine broke in two, the Able Seamen physical characteristics of the global ocean, the sea floor, and recently from a voyage to Viet time with his family in Maine and were cut off from the lifeboats. inspection. Immediately after the is now ready to go and is looking sinking of the Morrell, several No doubt this is one of the rea­ of the interaction among sea, land Nam as electrician aboard the forward to a long run. William Maiden Victory. Wilfred, who is ships were inspected for cracks in sons why no boats were lowered and atmosphere. Construction of the center staying home for the holidays, will Blakeley, also SIU for a quarter of into the water. The lone survivor their hulls. One of them, the a century, sails in the engine de­ Edward Y. Townsend, sistership was quoted as saying he saw some which will employ more than 300 take any run after the first of the partment as FWT. Bill was home of the Morrell, had her certificate crew members trying to lower the people on its research staff, will year. Shipping has been very good in for a while, due to illness in the removed for being unseaworthy. lifeboats. However, if these men represent a substantial increase in ocean research facilities available Norfolk, improved oVer the previ­ family, but is now down at the The Coast Guard appears too were not "qualified lifeboatmen," it would be extremely difficult, to U.S. scientists. In recent years ous period, with 3 payoffs, 2 sign hall looking for the first job to hit lenient in its issuing of certificates. many nations, including the ^viet ons, and 4 ships in transit. The the board. Edward O'Connell of Take the case of the 44-year-old even under good conditions, for the deck department was by to see MV John A. Klfng and the 50- them to lower any lifeboat. The Union, have been stepping up outlook for the immediate future some buddies. Ed, who has been year-old MV Raymond Reiss. Coast Guard fails to take into con­ their investigations of the world's is also good. SIU for 23 years, spent some time Philadelphia Both of these vessels were coal sideration, when issuing manning oceans as a source of food, miner­ at home with his family. He's als, power and other resources certificates, the fact that safety burners and when converted to Shipping out of the City of eager now for seatime and some necessary to sustain continuing standards are lowered when the diesel, the Coast Guard reclassi­ population and industrial expan­ Brotherly Love has been fairly money to pay his Christmas bills. fied them " automated ships." At size of a crew is so drastically good this past period and more of reduced. * sion. the request of the company, the the same is hoped for. /Mrs. Cruikshank Coast Guard issued manning cer­ Comas Knight is an eager beav­ SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS tificates reducing the engine room er, having registered and being all Dies in Washington compliment to merely one unli­ October 1 - October 31, 1966 ready to ship before the holidays. Mrs. Florence C. Cruikshank, censed crew member. Comas sails as an oiler. wife of Nelson H. Cruikshank, Amount Number of The Daniel J. Morrell was a Robert Holt is registered too, who retired last year as director Benefits Paid typical Lakes freighter, carrying a but will be ready to go after the $ 49,413.96 holidays have passed. Bob, who of the AFL-CIO Dept. of Social 4,761 crew of thirty-three, twenty-four Hospital Benefits . . Security, died in Washington after 28 63,478.41 sailed as bosun, last shipped on the a short illness. of whom were unlicensed seamen. Death Benefits . . . . 905 135,750.00 Producer. On most Lake freighters the for­ Disabiiit/ Benefits . Cruikshank had sailed as a Joseph "Red" Townsend had member of the SIU's Great Lakes ward end, or deck department, Maternit/ Benefits 28 5,442.70 consisting of 12 unlicensed men, Dependent Benefits 458 92,546.54 some bad luck for a while but his District. fellow Seafarers are glad to see Also surviving are a daughter, has living quarters located in the Optical Benefits . . . 7,676.67 513 him registered to ship again after VIrs. Alice M. Hoffman; two forward part, or bow section of Out-Patient Benefits 23,512.00 he spent a long time on the beach brothers, Theodore A. Crane and ZA79 the vessel. The engine department Vacation Benefits . 1,377 598,447.55 due to illness. Now FFD, Red is James B. Crane, and three grand­ and steward's department live in going to wait for a job on the children. Interment vyas private, the after section or stern end of TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION Petrochem as an AB. with a memorial service to be held the vessel, the same location as BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD 11,549 $976,267.83 Ed Kresas was by the hall re- at a later date. . 'J i'. Je kx I'•J.-i.r, 'vPsitiqa jj i'iin iViv WASHINGTON — Admiral Willard J. Smith, Coast Guard commandant, announced on Dec. 8 his approval of proposed regula­ tions to establish a rating of "aprentice engineer." At the same time Admiral Smith accepted completion of an additional type of approved training program as qualifying experience for an origi­ nal third assistant engineer's li­ cense. The apprentice engineer pro­ posal had been initiated by MEBA on the grounds that it would help meet the needs of the Viet Nam crisis. The program calls for one year of classroom training and one year of shipboard work be­ fore a man could sit for an origi­ nal third assistant engineer's li­ cense. The Coast Guard announce­ ment followed hearings held last month on the apprentice engineer proposal, which was supported by the National Maritime Union, the Steelworkers Union and the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots. The Sea­ farers International Union of North America and its affiliated seagoing unions, and MEBA Dis­ trict 2 opposed the proposal. In announcing approval of the apprentice engineer plan, the Coast Guard said the rating would not be required by Coast Guard certificates of inspection, but that should the owner of a vessel "re­ quest that an apprentice engineer be included in the manning of the particular vessel, these regulations now permit a man holding such endorsement to be signed on ship­ ping articles." The SIU, which was represented at the hearings by President Paul Hall, Vice-President William Jor­ dan, who also heads the AIUaffiliated Marine Firemen's Union, and SIU Great Lakes District Sec­ retary-Treasurer Fred Famen, ob­ jected to the establishment of an apprentice engineer rating as a threat to the jobs of unlicensed American seamen, particularly those of engine room personnel, and to the jurisdiction of unli­ censed unions. The SIU cited its successful joint program with MEBA Dis­ trict 2 which has produced well over 100 new engineers since it began functioning earlier this year, as well as upgrading approximate­ ly 50 licensed engineers in the same period. Under the appren­ tice engineer plan it would take a minimum of two years to pro­ vide engineers. MEBA District 2 maintained that its engineer training program. 7 U. S. Seeks Site Fer New Ocean Research Center �December 23, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG -yC liri Page Fire Report Urges Enforcement of Reforms The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President. Gulf Area Judge James C. Gulotta of The Orleans Parish Juvenile Court re­ vived the 5th annual Community Service Award of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO at the organization's Annual Christmas Party on Decem^r 22 at the SIU New Orleans hall. The award is based on an outstanding record of achievement in the area of community service. Judge Gulotta is a member of ^ ^ r^— the board of directors of the Or­ for the Del Santos. Also waiting leans Neighborhood Center and for the Dei Santos is Robert Kenof the Social Welfare Planning nedy. Recently on the Del Sol, Council. He is also a member of he sailed as a bedroom steward. the Association for Retarded Chil­ Raymond Lewis wants to wait dren, chairman of the Pelican until after Christmas before look Boys State Program of the Ameri­ ing for a job. Lewis finished a can Legion, City of New Orleans trip recently on the Halcycm Pan­ Mayor's Youth Study Committee, ther and is now going to take it and has been appointed by the Governor to the Louisiana Advis­ ory Council on Research Centers and Construction of Facilities for Mentally Retarded. Judge Gulotta received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1947 from Tulane University and his LL.B degree in 1949 from Tulane. He is now instructor of a course in Johns Perry law and social work at the Tulane University School of Social Work. easy for awhile on vacation pay. Chief Steward Clyde (Whitey) New Orleans Lanier completed a long trip on Vincent J. Fitzgerald of the the Del Sud and is looking for­ steward dept. has been lounging ward to some time on the beach. in the hall, regaling old friends Whitey wants to be home with the with sea stories of his last voyage. family and his many friends dur­ ing the holiday season. Fitzgerald recently made a four month trip to Saigon on the Ocean Mobile Evelyn as pantryman. Fitz is Shipping has been on the slow ready to sail now "on anything bell while the beach remains that floats." Seafarer George Lie- small. Laid up for a while is the bers, crew cook on the Del Norte Alcoa Roamer. for the last couple of months, was Robert Broadus, piling off the in the hall admiring the Christmas Alcoa Voyager where he served decorations. He is now waiting as AB for the past few months, is currently registered but biding his time before looking for another billet. Last on the Alice Brown, Wiiiiam D. Johns is relaxing on the beach with his family. Johns recently completed a four month trip to Viet Nam. He intends to spend some beach time at home in Clanton, Alabama. Murry Wilkerson plans to rus­ BALTIMORE —The SlU-Inland Boatmen Union strike against tle up a couple of deer before the three Baltimore tugboat companies season closes and before he be­ gins to scan the board again. has entered its eleventh week. The union's major demand is Murry is back at his home in for a contract equivalent to the Creola, Alabama, after a fast, one enjoyed by the TBU in Phila­ hundred day trip to the Far East delphia which provides for a 24- on the Loma Victory. Dawson hour notice before layoff and the Perry recently underwent a hernia placement of one cook aboard operation and is now convales­ cing. His last ship was the Roseach tugboat. weil Victory. Dawson has shipped While negotiations for a while steward dept. for the last twenty were at a complete halt, both years out of Gulf ports. sides now are conducting periodic bargaining sessions. Off the Alcoa Commander on Baltimore's Mayor Theodore R. which he had been bosun for the McKeldin recently summoned last six months is Fredmick John­ both the union and the companies son who has given up the bauxite to city hall in order to discuss the run for the warm, but slightly situation with the Maryland Port brisk. Mobile winter beach. Authority. Houstrm The Mayor did not act as an John Fediw, a deck man for arbitrator but he received per­ many years, is eyeing the shipping mission from both parties to have board for a vessel heading to Dr. Leon Sachs sit in as an ob­ South America. John is justly server. Dr. Sachs has served for proud of passing his Coast Guard 25 years as permanent arbitrator test for a new AB ticket. Seafarer for the ILGWU and the Amalma- John D. Moore got off the Del Mundo after five months to be gated Clothing Workers. home with his family for the On Saturday, December 17, 200 Christmas holidays. Moore said strikers along with their wives and that his vacation check will really children held a day-long Christmas come in handy to take care of party featuring musicians, magi­ Santa Claus. Mack Fortnes, hav­ cians, entertainment and food. The ing a run of bad luck, had to festivities were sponsored by the leave the Keva Ideal with a not Baltimore Port Council of the fit for duty slip. All his friends wish him a speedy recovery. Maritime Trades Department. SIU Boatmen's Strike Continues in Baltimore Presidential Panel Charges Industry With Xonfusion, Deception, Fraud' WASHINGTON—American consumers often fail to get their money's worth in the marketplace because of "confusion and ignorance, some deception and even fraud," according to a report by the Consumer Advisory Council to President Johnson, whose release has been imexplainedly delayed for over six months following its completion last June, at which felt that the President's busy sched­ on consumer information about ule may have been responsible for construction durability and safety time it was submitted to the the delay in releasing the report. features as the automobile manu­ President. facturers now spend on advertis­ Highlights of recommendations In the just-released report, the made by the panel following its ing other, more subjective features consumer panel proposes broad year-long study include: of their products, competition in reforms in a number of areas, in­ the automobile market might be • The automobOe Industry.— operating along somewhat differ­ cluding the automobile industry, health care, borrowing and credit, Many of the auto safety recom­ ent lines than is now the case." and home maintenance and re­ mendations made by the panel • Health services and care.— have already been put into effect The report called for Federal en­ pairs. By a 9 to 3 vote the 12-member by Congress earlier this year de­ couragement of group practice ar­ panel urged the creation of a new spite strenuous protests from the rangements by doctors, and the Department of Consumers to pro­ industry. However the panel elimination of duplication and tect the public interest against the called for a complete study of fragmentation of health services warranties and guarantees cover­ under piecemeal arrangements. abuses they cite. No reasons were given for the ing new and used cars to make The panel also urged "more effec­ long delay in releasing the report, sure that consumers know what tive training and use of allied and but there was speculation that it they are really getting. middle-professional health person­ The report leveled heavy criti­ nel, thereby freeing physicians, might have been held up because its sharp criticism of business prac­ cism at automobile advertising, dentists and other professionals to tices could have angered Ameri­ saying: do the tasks for which they were can business interests. It was also "If as much money were spent trained." Millions Still Live at Poverty Level In Spite of Generai U, S. Affluence B ENEATH the chrome-plated facade of af­ fluence that America reflects lie the pitted scars of poverty. This shiny facade of affluence is the image presented to the rest of the world. All too often, the same image lulls more fortunate Americans, isolated in their middle class enclaves, into forgetting the plight of less fortunate citizens. Of the 47 million families in the U.S., 9.3 million-one-fifth of the total—earn less than $3,000 a year. Five million of these live in cities, 4.3 million live in the south, 6 million have a family head with less than a 9th grade education, 2 million are non-white (a percent­ age far higher than the non-white percentage of over-all population), 2.3 million have a woman as family head, and 3.2 million have a family head over 65. In total numbers, there are 35 million who are part of families earning less than $3,000. The $3,000 figure is used only because, in sta­ tistics, there has to be a cut-off somewhere. In­ clude those who hover just above the official poverty level and you come up with some 50 million members of poor families in the United States. Twenty-two million are children. Poverty is pervasive. It's in the cities and on the farms, the mountainsides of Appalachia and the dead one-industry towns of southern Illi­ nois. It's in the rat-ridden flats of urban slums and the tumble-down shacks of rural slums. Are the poor the shiftless wretches many op­ ponents of the war on poverty picture them to be? Not at all. Fifty-two percent of the heads of poor families work full-time. Sixty-four per­ cent work at least part-time. And what about the non-working poor? Aren't they squeezing too much out of us good taxpayers already? According to the President's Council of Eco­ nomic Advisors, only one-fiffh of the 35 million official" poor receive any public assistance payments at all, federal, state or local. Those who do reqeive assistance, the Council said, "do qot receive enough to enable them to live at even a minimal income level." The average welfare payment for a family with three chil­ dren is $1.15 a day per person for food, shelter, clothing and all other necessities. These, then, are the poor. But no statistics can impart the reality of their lives. Figures only hint at the cruelty of the condition and the massive size of the problem. The facts show that the war on poverty can be won. In only two years, important ground has been gained. Millions of poor have been given the skills, the services, the education and —most of all—the hope and the opportunity they need to improve their circumstances. Following are the statistics of the fight to eradicate poverty in America: • More than eight million poor have been served by one or another of the agencies en­ gaged in the war on poverty. • Poverty programs have operated in 2,791 of the 3,132 counties in the U.S. • Nearly 1,000 Community Action Pro­ grams—the heart of the war on poverty—are functioning and reach into areas where 70 per­ cent of the nation's poor live. • The anti-poverty program provided work and training opportunities for over 600,000 poor in 1966, with 365,000 in the Neighbor­ hood Youth Corps alone. It has established 172 legal services projects in cities and villages, on Indian reservations, and in migrant camps. These legal service pro­ grams are now available to 700,000 poor fam­ ilies. Thirty-seven of the 50 largest cities have received legal services grants. Operation Head Start, the first national child development program, has reached over half-amillion poor children and their families in each of the past two summers, and another 200,000 during the regular school year. The war on poverty has recruited the largest army of part and full-time volunteer Americans in peacetime history. In Head Start alone, more than 100,000 people have donated time and talent. More than 3,000 VISTA workers (Volun­ teers in Service to America) have been recruit­ ed, trained and. put to work in small neigh­ borhoods. There are more than 600 neighborhood so­ cial service centers, of which 360 are urban multi-purpose centers where a ran^ of services is available to meet the total needs of the poor. The 90th Congress will convene shortly. It is hoped that the new Congress will follow in the footsteps of the 89th Congress, and continue to wage the war on poverty wherever it exists. i' �Pace Six December 23, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG REPORT Atiantlc# Gulf A inland Watars Dfstrlct Calif. High Schod Textbooks Distort DISPATCHERS December 2 to December 15, 1966 DECK DEPARTMENT Image of U.S. Labor, Study Rods TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED LOS ANGELES—Textbooks used by high school students here give a distorted and unfavorable view of the American labor movement, a study conducted at the University of California at Los Angeles concludes. that "in many ways the workers The study, which confirms suffer more from a strike than charges made by the Los Ange­ anyone else (and) strikes are les County AFL-CIO, was made wasteful way of settling disputes, by Will Scoggins, teacher and staff as war is a wasteful way of settling member of UCLA's Institute of quarrels between nations." Industrial Relations. He and other Most of the texts, Scoggins said, researchers studied 70 textbooks fail to show that often troubled with 115 editions. relations between management A series of topics was selected and labor is a part of industrial by the researchers, and each text­ democracy and that the strike is book was studied to find how the an indispensable part of a free topics were treated. society. For example, on the issue of Organized labor was the prime strikes, "in virtually every text­ advocate in the country for the book analyzed, the emphasis on public school system, he says, but violence is extremely pro­ most texts use the "great man nounced . . ." theory of history, ignore labor's Without explaining the cause of role in creating the public school the strike or possible provocative system and credit Horace Mann actions by management or govern­ with almost single handedly found­ ment, one typical text described ing the system. the Pullman strike of 1894 by There is little to indicate in any saying: historical area in the texts that "When violence broke out dur­ "collective action or mass pres­ ing the strike. President Cleveland sure may have often forced the (over the protests of Governor 'great man' to act in a manner Altgeld) sent federal troops to which is now considered great to restore order, safeguard the mail, keep his elected office," the study and protect interstate commerce." contends. In the same text (West's Story There are other drawbacks to of Our Country, the author says the books, Scoggins found. INQUIRING OUESTION: Do you think it important for man to get to the moon? Waiter Dunn: No. I really don't see any reason for man going to the moon. All that money spent try­ ing could be us^ better attempting to get some place on earth. We des­ perately need bet­ ter schools, better housing facilities, and better law en­ forcement. We could wipe out poverty if they would spend all that money on the poor. —4>— Eugene Stanton: In one sense I would have to say yes. If we seriously want to go out into space, the moon will have to be devel­ oped as a way sta­ tion. We might eyen find new forms of life up there we don't know about. However, I think that we could go a little, slower on the money spending end. Charles Bums: Yes. We have to in the interest of national defense. Sure, curiosity plays a big part also. We all would like to know just what's up there. We'll be on the moon soon, for sure, perhaps as early IC as 1970. Eventually, but not in my generation I think that we'll be exploring Mars and Venus. We'll have to let our children pioneer that space aspect. .1. Leon J. Webb: They can go to the moon if they want, but they shouldn't be so free with taxpayer money. It can be done through pri­ vate enterprise if they want to do it badly enough. Perhaps in ten years they'll have men walking around even living there. Event­ ually, you'll have Seafarers in space. They're a natural to switch to space cruising. <|> Sam Hurst: Sure, I think we ought to go just to see what's up there. The natural curiosity of man is the main drive behind going to the moon. I be­ lieve we should beat the Russians up there for many reasons, partly as a matter of pride and also for strategic military pur­ poses. And I might add that I am sure that we will be first. Lanny Lebet: Whoever controls the moon controls the world. That's why it's important for the U.S. to be there first. Therefore the Government should spend as much money as is necessary. It's important for this country and may­ be for the entire free world. We couldn't trust another country con­ trolling ihe moon. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 12 1 106 42 6 13 31 12 7 9 15 14 7 2 23 8 62 38 43 26 25 6 18 22 21 12 198 383 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 0 11 27 52 20 6 1 8 10 22 6 9 3 4 10 12 4 9 0 4 8 13 4 35 10 12 23 9 18 10 6 24 30 12 51 13 25 5 ^ 232 172 125 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ,,.. Seattle I'otals Class A Class B 6 3 39 81 7 6 20 22 6 1 10 5 6 0 27 11 36 36 18 31 14 3 18 19 18 14 195 262 Class A Class B Class C 6 2 2 19 28 33 3 2 5 16 17 8 4 4 8 9 7 4 5 4 4 11 11 8 20 31 6 16 26 12 8 2 20 32 20 55 4 6 14 157 153 182 All Groups Class A Class B 14 1 259 72 26 13 118 23 30 14 17 8 10 6 88 14 178 102 177 109 37 0 63 11 50 8 1,067 381 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 6 2 305 68 14 6 85 35 13 7 8 3 10 1 55 10 92 72 144 118 18 0 38 2 19 7 807 331 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Class A Class B Boston 0 1 New York 58 15 Philadelphia 12 5 Baltimore 24 14 Norfolk 6 10 Jacksonville 6 2 Tampa 3 1 Mobile 15 12 46 33 New Orleans Houston 26 14 6 Wilmington 0 25 San Francisco ,,., 5 19 3 Seattle Totals 246 115 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Clasat 2 3 3 41 3 18 6 2 4 13 12 5 6 6 8 4 2 3 8 5 3 8 5 6 27 15 23 8 9 12 4 0 19 23 6 68 13 13 15 163 84 184 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 10 1 147 25 19 8 60 35 14 25 6 3 6 2 52 15 123 65 103 57 0 22 43 14 23 2 628 252 eeanographers Score Pollution of Lakes Human, Industrial Pollution Making Great Lakes Old Before Their Time When European explorers of North America first saw the Great Lakes, they were cold, clear, deep and extremely pure. Such is no longer the case. Pollution of the waters of the Great Lakes has taken its toll. "No doubt the Great Lakes will Eventually, the lake becomes a In recent times, many econo­ be here for a long time to come," marsh, is overrun by vegetation mists have believed that the the scientists say. "They are not from surrounding areas and thus Great Lakes region was likely to likely to dry up in the forseeable disappears. become the fastest-growing region future. But it will be a tragic A dramatic example of this, of the United States because of the irony if one day we have to look scientists say, is Lake Zurich in superabundance of water. out over their vast waters and Switzerland. Its lower basin has "Unfortunately, the forecast is reflect bitterly, with the Ancient gone from youth to old age in less now troubled by a large question Mariner, that there is not a drop than a century. mark," write oceanographers to drink." Youth, Maturity, Old Age Charles F. Powers and Andrew Similar rapid aging has been Encourages Plant Life Robertson in the current issue of seen in Lake Washington, Seattle, Pollution does more than render Scientific American. "Viability of and the Yahara lake chain in this great water resource is by no water unclean. It also speeds up Wisconsin. Lake Erie, most pol­ degeneration by encouraging the means assured." luted of the Great Lakes, has spec­ growth of plant life that adds Lakes Have Life Cycles tacular growths of floating algae, to the accumlation of bottom de­ Every lake eventually becomes posits. Eventually the lake, how­ a certain sign of advance age. Its extinct through natural and phys­ ever deep, is entirely filled with volume of water is now too small ical biological processes. silt from its tributaries and with to dilute the pollutants effectively. But pollution is accelerating plant debris. "In addition to Lake Erie, the these processes in the Great Lakes, southern end of Lake Michigan As streams bring in nutrients, the greatest reseiyoir of fresh such as phosphorus and nitrogen, las become seriously polluted," the water on Earth. plant and animal organisms arise. scientists said. The" main discharge The two University of Michi­ Over thousands of years, organic into Lake Michigan comes from gan oceanographers contend that deposits pile up on the lake bot­ the large industrial, complexes on in less than 150 years man has tom. The lake becomes smaller the southern shores. brought about changes in the and shallower. Its wafer becomes Apart from the.,^puthern end, Great Lakes that probably would warmer. Plants . take root in the most of the water ptJUkq Michi ­ have taken many centuries under bottom and gradually take over gan is still of reasonably, ' more and more space. quality, the scientists note. natural conditions.. A �December 2^1966 AFL-CIO Challenges License Of Ohio Radio Station The AFL-CIO has challenged the fitness of an Ohio radio station to retain its license as a result of its refusal to correct inaccuracies in a series of critical editorials or to allow the federation air time in which to reply. In a complaint to the Federal Communications Commission, the AFL-CIO charged radio station WMRN, Marion, O* with fla^ant violations of the government's "fairness doctrine" in denying a "dis­ cussion of conflicting views on an issue of public importance" and for failure to give the AFL-CIO an opportunity to reply to personal attacks. The complaint climaxed a two-month-long exchange during which the AFL-CIO sought to prove by documentary evidence that editorial statements critical of the federation were based on misinterpretations. Each attempt to correct the record was rejected, the federation charged, only to be followed by another editorial more critical of organized labor and AFL-CIO leadership. The complaint asked that an FCC hearing be held to consider revoking or not renewing the station's license when it expires on Oct. 1, 1967. The letter to the FCC was signed by AFL-CIO Public Relations Director Albert J. Zack. The dispute began on Aug. 14 when a station editorial claimed that Pres. George Meany had threatened Congress with political retaliation if airline anti-strike legislation were enacted. The editorial declared that when Meany urged Congress not to "pass legislation that you will regret for the rest of your lives^' he was threatening the constitutional rights of freely elected representatives. The editorial accused Meany and other union leaders of exercising "dictatorial power undeserved and unjustified in a free society." The AFL-CIO responded by offering for the station's examination a transcript of the question-and-answer period which followed the Meany statement, in which he specifically ruled out political retalia­ tion. Meany told reporters, the transcript showed, that his statement was a caution to Congress of the long-range effect such legislation could have on the nation and the threat it posed to our democratic structure. The station ignored the documentation and the request that the "erroneous implication" be corrected. Instead, a second editorial was broadcast that repeated the charge and accused the AFL-CIO of speaking from "prejudiced interests." The AFL-CIO again attempted to set the record straight and again was ignored. Two weeks later the station broadcast a third editorial assailing AFL-CIO personnel. The editorial charged that the AFL-CIO's reaction to the editorials was typical of labor. "If you can't argue issues, attack the individual. If a congressman or senator votes contrary to what labor wants he is not granted the courtesy of having a mind of his own, principles and ethics of his own, he is supposed to do just what labor wants and that is all," the editorial declared. At this point the AFL-CIO abandoned its plea for editorial correc­ tions and asked that the station provide air time under the provisions of the "fairness doctrine" for a presentation of the federation reply. When the station failed to respond, the complaint was filed with the FCC. The AFL-CIO bases its complaint on the "fairness doctrine" provi­ sion requiring that where organizations or individuals are attacked or controversial issues are aired, the station has an obligation to broadcast opposing opinions. The doctrine is based on the principle that the station owner has a public trust in using the airwaves and his license requires that he serve the entire public, not himself alone. An about-face by the Chicago City College System on terms for bargaining with the Cook County College Teachers Union sent 648 striking teachers back to their junior college classrooms after a three-day walkout on eight cam­ puses. Local 1600 of the Ameri­ can Federation of Teachers agreed not to strike or disrupt classes for the system's 38,000 pupils so long as good faith bargaining continues. The College Board of Education withdrew its demands for a nostrike pledge and its refusal to negotiate a written contract. The board committed itself, in writing, to reach a collective bargaining contract and not to exact any re­ prisal of any sort against any fac­ ulty member, against any clerk or against any student who sup­ ported the srtike. • • * The Clothing Workers have given $100,000 and the Ladies Garment Workers $50,000 for the relief of victims of the recent Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG floods that ravaged the Po and Arno River valleys in Italy, offi­ cers of the two unions announced. The ACWA gift was the union's second for the aid of Italian flood sufferers—in 1951 it raised $30,000 for relief work when the Po valley was flooded. The ILGWU gift was presented by President Louis Stulberg to Italian ConsulGeneral Vittorio Cordero di Montezemolo for transmission to Presi­ dent Giuseppe Saragat of Italy. * * * General increases totaling up to $33 a week over a three-year period were won by the Washing­ ton-Baltimore Newspaper Guild in new contracts with the Wash­ ington Post, locally owned morn­ ing daily, and the afternoon Daily News, a Scripps-Howard news­ paper. Minimum pay for experi­ enced employes in key classifica­ tions will rise to $233 a week— highest in any daily newspaper contract—at the Post, and to $228 at the News. "Medic!" Domestic Cutback Poses Threat To Nation Hints and predictions that the Adminis­ tration is planning a massive cutback in Great Society programs because of the drain on the nation's resources caused by the con­ flict in Viet Nam again bring to the fore a question which has been brought up before but never truly resolved—whether or not the United States' economy can afford both the Viet Nam conflict and the war on poverty. The nation can afford to continue both the war against Communist expansion abroad and the war against poverty at home. The truth is that the nation cannot afford not to continue the struggle against both evils. Viet Nam war costs cannot be used as an excuse for abandoning important Great So- ciety anti-poverty programs. Our produc­ tive capacity is immense and our already huge gross national product is expanding at a record pace. It is our duty to use this tremendous economic capacity to aid those, both at home and abroad, who most need our aid. The anti-poverty programs were initiated because of staggering inequities that became increasingly evident within American society. The vision of the Great Society gave mil­ lions of Americans new hope for a better future for themselves and their children. That hope must be fulfilled. Economic fac­ tors demonstrate that the Great Society need not be abandoned, and moral considerations indicate that it should not and must not be abandoned. The Hoffa Matter and Individual Rights The recent decision of the U. S. Supreme Court in relation to Jimmy Hoffa once more highlights a matter that bears careful scru­ tiny by the American people. The SIU has never been in sympathy with Hoffa and has on many occasions past and present fought against him tooth and nail. We voted for his and his union's expul­ sion from the AFL-CIO, for which we have no regrets. Nevertheless, we cannot condone the methods which were used by the Department of Justice under Robert F. Kennedy to "get him." Although there undoubtedly is much for which Hoffa could be called to account, the methods employed by the Government in this matter have a*t times taken on the aspect of a personal vendetta in which many of the basic guarantees of the United States Con­ stitution in the realm of impartial justice and the protections afforded by the Bill of Rights have been ignored. The Government's handling of the Hoffa matter presents ramifications that go beyond Hoffa and the Teamsters, and beyond the American labor movement in general. The Government's actions and the justifications presented for those' actions represent a clear and present danger for every American. If basic American rights are to be ignored in the case of one individual, then the basic rights of all Americans have been weakened. It does not matter whether we consider Hoffa guilty or innocent of the charges made against him. If we are to remain a nation both governed by law and protected by law, the same law must apply to everyone. •r-! • �If Page £i|^t ih' SEAFARERS LOG Decembop 23, 1966 yI h t1 f'l Bosun Max Wadlington^takes a final look at the forward deck area to make sure that everything is shipshape before paying off. He praised his fellow SlU deck department men, saying they were cooperative and hardworking. I-''- John Nuss of the Steward Department (left) and W. Connor of the Deck Department watch as a load of stores for the galley is brought aboard for the next trip. The crew praised the Stewards for the "good meals they made. •; gi i: ;•) I :} i ^i Royal Glenmore, Utility Crewmembers of the S/S Henry line up at the deck railing, thinking of home, or, perhaps the next trip, as they E. Brecheen (top), C, CaMan, is carrying new wait for the paying off. All hands agreed that the trip was a good one from many points of view. The ports hill (center) and John Nuss kitchenware into galley, that they visited were found to be very interesting, and no really important beefs were reported by delegates, are putting stores aboard. Is Leroy McClary of the Engine Depart­ ment (left) and Hoyt Tanner discuss their future plans in a passageway. •i . E? . Ricardo Sandi, O.S., passes the time away before the paying off by examining machinery in the Engine Room. Laurence Walonen of the Engine Department takes a final look at con­ ditions in the Henry's Engine Room. Members of the Henry's crew enjoying a final meal in the Messroom include Seafarers R. Sandi and M. Wadlington. w li •'#g .- • ,i --.tif "•' -L - ..f,.l.l'. •'•' Pf ;;- . 'S''U el'p ^ I Seafarers J. Spirto, S. Gopac, S. Sek and M. Marcelino chat in the galley. Paynnaster (right) and Ricardo Sandi (left) watch M. Wadlington sign for pay. �December 23, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine N NOWMBER:.23, ^ ^ lasted fcsr ^ ^ air bec^ jflcreaisingly unfit to breathe IKMsot^s gasses thousands upon thpu^ti i^ds ttf Chimneys and automobile exhausts slowlyH tjrowded the life-giving oxygen from people's, lungsJ 4 temperature inversion had clapped a lid ' ; tsvef the %y, maki fresh air supply a: X ^stagnhnt ^wer of human and industrial waste prod-''liCtSi • The. prppoihon of harmful waste products in •' the air; ro^^uicWy from its normal 12 percent, past?^ the danger ppint of 50 percent, and up to 60.6 per^cent. Ah Air Pollution Emfergency was de>lared! ^ ahd drastic measures y^re being considered Vhen Mother hfatpm fort^^^^ decided to spare the .city fc ^hte^er gjhf and the temperature inversion lifted. poisons gasseS which had gathered oyer the U guic^: dispersed so people could again breathe |p |®r'??i^hic^ 12 percent polluted, i ^ hot been so fortirnate in the cities both in the ifnited Slates Jn pecember 1953, New; York City mstained A 1temperature mVCTsion ihat killed 200 i»o-5' id October 1946 polluted air of ^ .people and. made;'] X three days, four thousand LonXf dpa|^4^ in a single week in i952—murdered by X m|;^i|gh|^shot fit to breathe. In; Oecember 1962 a mass of stagnant, filthy air settled on the U.S. eaMOrn I ^i^rd from Massachusetts to Virginia-: 'Had df l^>4n'tuiiat!ely di^rsed just in time, the l:lh»ted |t®^ l*'?ght have isulfered one pf the ^ dpmi^tic disasters in its history. Although Seafarers, who spend much of their time breaking the clean air available for the most part ^ may not have the full OTCtent of , the problem brdught home to them daU^^^ X; a% hfcr Ahtcficans do, what man has heeti doing ,.:;K;4.;^''4^'^'hfn^phcm:;f6r,man^ only be dc- „ i scribed as iouling his own nest. The air without •which he cannot live for more than a few seconds XXXXhas,;hc^;tiil^d^^ sewer. Into it pour the* ' smoky excrement of mtm's factories, furnaces, auto^ rhobdes—dusts and chemicals which can and do kill. :aIwaysXb®sXnhd-..nl»A^ be called upon to dispose of waste.-producls^ and cmi . -process modest amounts without serious effects on f: mankind. Trouble has been growing in recent years I^ause the amount of pollutants being released into X| atmosphere have risen far above the 'modest" „ Almost 8,000 communules comprising over 60 P , percent of the total U.S population are today facing XXJ an air pollution problem. The problem manifests X.. -itself in death's and permanent injuries in the form of chronic respiratory diseases, including the commnn cold, chronic bronchitis, chronic constrictive X^';-^^d^r^disea.se,;phltndh^.fiiup^ .X -vS •asdtma-afid lung cancer. Emphysema, a disease once restricted almost exclusively to miners forced to :;r,.iX 5 ^ •''1^ X "X Where do these poisons come from? Who are the culprits? The truth is that each and every one of us does our bit to pollute the air which we must then breathe. From the time we get up in the morning and turn up the furnace to warm the house we are adding to the pollution of our air supply because fire of almost any sort releases pollutants into the air. majoritly of people in the U.S. are literally living their lives at the bottom of a sewer that is shortening the lives of themselves and their children. Yet they do so without even complaining until what should be a harmless combination of weather conditions makes them gasp for breath and peer with stinging, swollen eyes through an apparent twilight at midday. Driving to work in our cars we become veritable poison gas machines with a myriad of toxic gases spewing from our exhausts. Getting rid of our gar­ bage means fires which pollute the atmosphere. In agriculture, crop dusts and sprays put poisonous chemicals in our air. Evaporation of volatile pe­ troleum products from open tanks is an offender. There are more ways in which our air is being polluted than we could possibly list here. Air pollution can and must be controlled. Strong air pollution control measures are sometimes expen­ sive, but the technology is available and must be enforced. Continued research will certainly develop new ways of controlling air pollution, but we cannot afford to wait for the ultimate solution—^time is growing short. The public must demand and be willing to share the cost of needed improvements. Air pollution is already costing billions. In the long run the cost of clean air would probably be much less. Although Congress has passed a federal Clean Air Act, the prime impetus for air pollution control must come on the community level. Large regional plans must be drawn up to direct local action however, if such action is to be effective. Although we must all share some of the guilt for polluting our atmosphere, some are bigger polluters than others. In the past our huge industrial centers have, along with the automobile, been principal offenders. Anyone who visited Pittsburgh, Pa., not too many years ago could touch, taste and smell the results of air pollution created by the area's many steel plants, where open hearth furnaces spewed dust and gasses into the air day and night. Basic changes in furnace design plus the addition of equipment to remove pollutants before they escape into the atmosphere did much to make Pittsburgh's air more breathable. Still however, there is much to be done, there as elsewhere. tccentiy become second only to heart disease as a cause of disability in the U.S. The co.st& of air pollution have become staggering. The fact is that although air pollution has become Airplane crashes ancTdelays caused by low visibility a nationwide problem, with our expanding industrial at airports "socked-in" by smog take a toll in lives capacity and ever-increasing automobile ownership aa4 snoney. Medical costs brought about hy smogmaking our air more and more unfit to breathe, aggravated diseases are immense. The poisonous almost nothing has been done to see to it that we cltehlicals pumped into the atmosphere damage crops, don't simply poison ourselves out of existence. The if Xdg^ttai!!^ timber, cause rapid deteriOratioa ©f stone, metal and wOod buildings, weaken . tiestroy game animals and wildlife and corrode precision Instruments and control systems. Millions are spehxp —l.J " y^rly on electricity for increased, lighting becau^X'^ of imog induced tiarkness. Par^^ because; X pf ohr ^seht methc^ often serves to increase the amount of smog in air. Airborne pollutants are capable of doing this vast^ amount of damage because of the highly poisonous"^ dtid corrosive nature of the chemicals involved. The: average smog that descends over a city or largefX -region contains varying amounts of the following': ''X:X;'St®r.:didxide;4vhichXisf^ • Xtff tir suhoric acid which literally, eats aw^ay stoneX ^id": 3^ fluoride, chlpOTO, hydrogen: .XXS^bhldri^ oxides, ; hydr^ni,^^efX .ai^ll • Others. Possibly Xhc most vivid picture one canXg^ extent of air pollution in our cities is from an airf liner. While flying over the countiyside the air is f;-, relatively clear and vision Unobkti-ucted. In the dis-.X liitance, however, the city cM be sCen in a * IvXhlkolcet of poisonous smog (smoke pollutants and fog|x flollution catiSed by ©missions from automobilp exX^lir smite (smoke pdhutants and haze). As the oit^j Rausls Ts one of fhe primary confributors fo smo.^ Sfeapprdaches thk pollbiiop inckeases aUti to zero, which means, you're right in the, middle of ittp .| A very few communities are already tackling the problem. Los Angeles, faced with one of the worst air pollution problems in the nation, has possibly taken the most action. Automobiles not equipped with exhaust purification devices have been banned, open fires have been outlawed, factory smokestacks are regulated and equipped with control apparatus. Results of such action are being observed and further action planned. A few other cities have also taken some action. To clean up the sewer of air under which we all live, every American must demand action. We all have much to lose if we don't demand action now. large ct+tes ancl smaller cornpiuhities. "^^ intlusitti smog culprlfs. �Page Ten J SEAFARERS December 23, 1966 LOC To Aid U.S. Farm Workers AFL'CIO Seeks to Close Loophole Still Allowing Bracoro Importation The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative A $10.4 million port capital improvement program extending from the present through the end of 1967 was approved last week by the The AFL-CIO asked the Labor Dept. to end an Immigration Act loophole that allows foreign Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. farm workers to be brought into the United States for temporary harvest work. A total of $2.1 million will be spent for moderization of a portion Conditions of U.S. farm workers have improved greatly since the end of the bracero program two of the 14th Street pier in the outer harbor. This project will include years ago eliminated the large- better alternatives are available, Another important develop­ widening the pier apron to make scale importation of foreign and thus inevitably restore cheap ment, Mayer said, is the growing it suitable for container traffic Rice 'Victor, Pecos, and the Elizafarm workers, union witnesses imported labor as a major source organization of farm workers into and for broad gauge container- bcthport. Signing on were the Cosmos testified at a Labor Dept. hearing. of manpower in our fields." unions, now that "foreign strike handling cranes. Trader, Pecos, Achilles, Geneva They cited evidence that there is breakers are no longer available." Another major expenditure in and the Tran^ork. Gains Emphasized no shortage of domestic farm Despite warnings that crops the program will be $2.6 million Ships in transit this period were Mayer stressed the gains that workers when decent wages and could not be harvested without for the construction of a 1,200 the Panama, Steel Flyer, Achilles, had come to U.S. farm workers working conditions are offered. imported labor, "not a single ma­ foot concrete wharf at the port's Geneva, and the Ames Victory. If the Immigration Act loop­ since the end of the bracero pro­ jor crop failure occurred because Seventh Street Marine Terminal. Oldtimer Charlie Bush, in retire­ hole is not closed completely, gram. of a lack of labor," he pointed ment since last summer, came by An estimated 80,000 to 100^San Francisco AFL-CIO spokesmen urged, at out. the hall to say hello to the gang. 000 new jobs were created for least the Labor Dept. should raise Shipping has been quite active Charlie, who still longs for the Napuk testified that although the minimum wages employers U.S. workers, he said. Farm and is likely to remain so in the sea, finds the beach is "just plain major improvements resulted from must offer U.S. workers before wages rose an average of 15 per­ Bay Area, especially for the AB's. boredom." the end of the bracero program, applying for the admission of alien cent in two years, with the biggest Electricians, OilerS and FWT's. William M. Sing is waiting to "much higher and much better liv­ gains in jobs formerly done by labor. Seafarers paid off this past pe­ catch any ship to the Far East. ing and working conditions are braceros. "U.S. workers flocked Current standards, set by the to the crops when the higher desperately required" for U.S. riod. on the Express Virginia, Ex­ Brother Sing has been an SIU secretary of labor on a state-by- wages were available," he noted. farm workers. press Baltimore, Cosmos Trader, member for 17 years and sails in state basis, range from $1.15 to the Steward department. He and $1.40 an hour. The Labor Dept. his family reside in San Francisco. hearings are to consider changes Seattle in the existing standards. Shipping remains at an excel­ Position Stated lent height in the Seattle region AFL-CIO Assistant Research with all indications pointing to a Director Frank Fembach and continuation of this splendid ship­ Arnold Mayer, legislative repre­ One of the large oil companies, (Texaco) even is ping activity. In America, even the poor have credit cards, or sentative of the Meat Cutters and at least, the almost-poor, now that even discount sending credit cards to families in the mail, without Payoffs during the past period chairman of the AFL-CIO farm stores, department stores, and neighborhood stores any request on their part, even families who don't included the Anchorage, Oceanic labor legislative subcommittee, offer them. Apparently, the finance industry feels own cars. The oil company is not merely offering presented the federation's position. there is no reason why moderate-income families credit privileges at its service stations, but for other Also testifying for an end to the should be exempt from paying extra fees for charge goods such as home workshops, typewriters, etc. The use of alien labor was Kerry Na- accounts. letter says, for example "You are now a possessor of puk, research director of the Pack­ But some astute working families are getting un­ a Texaco credit card. If you sign your name and inghouse Workers. easy about how much they do have to pay in hidden enter your number on the enclosed order form we The biggest step toward ending fees for credit cards which allow you to charge will send you a hotjie workshop to be paid for later." the importation of farm workers in various stores in your area. Some people are obeying the company's instructions, came in 1964, when Congress— These area-wide credit cards usually are sponsored too, without checking prices and models elsewhere. at the urging of labor and church by local banks or finance companies. By using one You now can even charge your medical bills on groups—refused to renew the bra­ of these cards you can charge virtually all your another credit plan, sponsored by the American Fitton cero program. Since then, smaller needs. You live now, pay later. "Forget about cash Health Credit Plan, Inc. You get a checkbook of groups of foreign workers have when you shop", one big Eastern bank advertises. certificates. You fill these out and give them to the Tide, DeSoto, Western Hunter, been admitted under a section of "Our credit card gives you charge privileges at thous­ doctor, pharmacist, etc., instead of paying cash. You Cosmos Mariner and Seattle. Ships signing on were the Over­ the immigration law that allows ands of stores." get a bill from the plan for all the services you have seas Rose, Seattle, Santa Emelia, temporary importation of workers But there are a couple of catches. One is that charged. If you pay within 30 days, there is no when the secretary of labor certi­ after a number of days of "free" credit—^usually 10 credit fee. If not, you pay that innocuous-sounding Longview Victory, Beaver Vic­ fies the need and determines that to 30 days depending on the plan—you have to pay IV2 per cent a month. tory, Oceanic Tide, DeSoto and it would have no adverse effect a "carrying charge", generally VA or 1V2 per cent a If you do need credit for a medical service it Western Hunter. on U.S. workers. We've had the following ships month. This sounds very little. But it is really the would be less costly for all concerned if you make The number of alien farm equivalent of a true annual interest rate of 15 or 18 your own arrangements with the doctor, dentist or in transit: The Elizahethport, and workers dropped from 200,000 per cent a year. In comparison, the same banks pay druggist, and avoid using such a plan even if the the Calmar. Oldtimers on the beach include in the last year of the bracero you only 4-5 per cent on your savings deposited doctor suggests it. Charles F. Ries, who's just off the program to 35,000 in 1965 and with them. Elmer Roessner, one of the more candid business Enid Victory following a four25,000 this year. The other catch is that not only you, but the columnists, is especially concerned about experiments and-a-half month run to Viet As an alternative to complete store, pays a fee to the bank or finance company some food supermarkets are making with similar Nam. Charlie's enjoying a couple sponsoring the credit cards. One observant reader, credit plans. These involve either a Wi per cent a elimination of all foreign labor, of weeks on the beach before month service charge, or a fee of $1 a month. "The Mr. C.P., who lives in California and has watched Fernbach proposed the following grabbing another ship. He's been the spread of credit cards there, warns that the danger is quite real," Roessner warned. "Families standards that growers would have to meet before they could apply stores pay 2 per cent to the bank sponsoring the are going through bankruptcy now at a, rate of more sailing SIU these past 11 years. Lewis T. Fitton's last ship was for admission of workers from credit cards. "Then the stores raise their prices on than 100,000 a year. If the food bill is added on top the Baltimore. He's been laid up other countries to meet a labor all products by the 2 per cent, and most of our of the credit pyramid, the number of bankruptcies on the beach unfit for duty but people pay this extra charge whether they pay by may increase." shortage: Lewis, SIU for 16 years, is now If you succumb to these various pressures to buy • An hourly wage rate that check or cash or use the credit card," Mr. P. points ready for any Far East run. almost everything on credit, you will find you have would not be below $1.55 an hour out. John S. B<»kamp is warming up This is true. If there is no such thing as a free added a permanent new living expense for the fees. in any state. Even this, Fernbach after a jaunt on the Alaska run noted, is "barely" above the pov­ lunch, there certainly is no such thing as free credit. Credit should be reserved for larger purchases, and for Sealand Service by making The cash customer must help pay the cost to the only if the purchase cannot be postponed while you erty level. his way to Santa Anita for a fling store for offering these charge accounts. This is a save up all or part of the cost. If you do need • A higher minimum rate in at the horses. John, who has been business expense added to the price of the goods credit, the cheapest way to get it still is to borrow states with better conditions. "In you buy. the cash from a low-cost source such as credit union SIU for 15 years, will enjoy the states where minimum hourly Mr. P., for one, is not taking this situation lying or commercial bank, and shop with the cash in hand. beach as long as the horses are rates are established by collective You also should read the small print in the agree­ kind to him. bargaining—in California, for ex­ down. He reports that when he buys in stores offer­ Wilmington ample — the adverse-effect rate ing credit-card charge accounts, he demands a 2 per ment or contract you must sign for one of the new cent discount for paying by cash or check. Most retail credit cards, to see for what extra fees you may During the past couple of weeks should be at least equal to the of the stores will give it, he finds. "But you must be liable. Some of the largest plans state in the we had the Del Alha, Hattieshurg negotiated minimum," including demand it." agreement that df any amount due and payable is Victory, and the Fairport payoff. fringes. People who pay cash at charge-account stores cer­ referred for collection to an attorney, you agree to • A weekly wage guarantee tainly should be entitled to a discount. Whether the pay an attorney's fee- of 20 per cent of the amount There were 9 ships in transit and shipping has been booming. So not less than $62 in any state. store will give it, is another question. At one time, owed. we're suffering a shortage of all • Higher rates for farm jobs many stores customarily gave a discount for cash. Another low-cost way to borrow in this time of ratings in all departments and it that are "particularly hazardous Trade experts report that the practice of giving 10 rising interest rates is on your life insurance, if it is looks as if shipping will remain at or arduous." per cent off for cash on furniture has become a well- the kind that has cash value. Most policies issued a peak for the next several weeks. Fernbach warned that "to do established practice injhe larger Southwestern cities. after 1939 state that you can borrow at 5 per cent Oscar Rosenfelt is on the beach There is another danger in the spreading use of (4 per cent on V.A, policies). This is a true 5 per after a trip on the John C. Oscar less would further degrade em­ ployment opportunities for Amer­ credit cards among even moderate-income families: cent per annum. Even though interest rates on loans plans to stay home for the holi­ icans in agriculture, properly lead That is the risk of over-extending yourself, and also, generally have risen, the insurance companies can't days but he'll probably be talked to the rejection of substandard neglecting price comparisons because of the ease of increase the loan rate stated in your policy. That's a into taking an oiler's job shortly contract. This time it works in your favor. after that. farm jobs by Americans when charging through a credit card. YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying �[•mm '.^•'- December 23, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Lifeboat Class No. 165 Costs Off The most recent graduating class of SlU lifeboatmen have just suc­ cessfully taken the Coast Guard examination that has led to their endorsement as lifeboatmen, necessary for getting a rating as AB. Front row (l-r): Thomas E. Lipani, Ronald Glemser, A. B. Sandberg, Louis A. Filippetti. Top row (l-r): Robert Caldwell, Klaus Ahmels, Thomas Grimes, Robert J. Blackstock, Instructor Ami Bjornsson. Edward Morales Please contact your wife, Doris, in Baltimore in regard to an urgent matter as soon as you can. Edward "Frenchy" Spalding Please contact Stan Stashak, 3390 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa, Calif. 94505, as soon as possible. Sergio Anebola Please contact Armand Cor­ dova, 90 California St., Buffalo, N. Y. 14213. He would like to hear from you. Thomas D. Weber Please contact your wife, Mrs. Delia H. Weber, at 2603 Dan St., National Hills, Augusta, Georgia 30904, as soon as possible in re­ gard to an urgent matter. John Singer Please contact your family in Cleveland as soon as possible about an urgent matter. John Vieira Please contact your daughter Cathy as soon as possible. P. A. Thompson Your income tax refund check is waiting for you. It is being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. Richard WaU Please contact Robert J. Manthei, 252 River St., Apt. 204, East Lansing, Mich. 48823, about his personal effects which you have in your possession. Morris Berlowitz Your income tax refund check is being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. James A. Hammond Please contact Ralph Williams, 922 Le Bean St., Arabi, La., 70032, as soon as possible, or phone 271-3477. <1, Terrance P. McDonough Please get in touch with Carl T. Rosander at Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, 350 Fremont Street, San Francisco, Calif. Page Eleven Storm Cracks Sapphire Cttas Hull; SlU Crew Gets Ship Back to Port "It sounded like a cannon going off." That's how Seafarer Abe Handleman described what was the beginning of a four-day nightmare at sea for the crewmembers of the SlU-contracted Sapphire Etta (Sapphire). The sound Brother Handleman described was that of the ship's hull cracking. "It all started at 11:30 p.m. f on November 14th," Seafarer Handleman related to the Log, "when the first crack in the hull appeared. It didn't seem very serious, as the crack started at the deck railing, just forward of the house, and extended down the starboard side of the hull about four feet." "Twelve hours later, at 11:30 a.m. on the 15th," Handleman said, "the Sapphire Etta cracked again. This time she was in seri­ ous trouble. The ship cracked in several places; the main crack started at the deck railing, for­ ward of the house, extended to the Bosun's foc'sle, then across a passageway and into the messhall, Seafarer Abe Handleman (right) describes to a Log staff writer the and ended at the deck below. The four-day ordeal that he and his shipmates aboard the SlU con­ crack was entirely above the wa- tracted Sapphire Etta lived through during a North Atlantic storm. terline." Brother Handleman told the for five days. The crew, accord­ the friendliest anywhere." Log that if the cargo were heavier, ing to Brother Handleman, had a The trip from Belfast to Nor­ the ship probably would have great time in Belfast, and one and folk took 12 days. From there the taken water. Almost the entire all hated to leave. "It is a friendly ship went to Bayonne, New Jer­ cargo consisted of empty wing city," said Handleman. It is un­ sey. After the last of the cargo tanks for carrying aircraft fuel. fortunate that not more SIU ships was unloaded there, the Sapphire "The Shapphire Etta was one- call at Belfast, Brother Handle- Etta was put into drydock for and-a-half days out of Rotterdam, man said. "I had never been there complete repairs at the Todd Ship­ bound for Norfolk, when she before, and the people are among yard, Fort Dwight, Brooklyn. cracked the second time. The ship was battling 75-foot waves and a wind of 120 miles per hour," Handleman related. The ship's commander. Captain Kean, Handleman continued, im­ mediately ordered that the ship head for Belfast, Northern Ire­ land, which lay 390 miles away. Captain Kean went below to in­ Daniel Robert Davis, bom Sep­ Tanya Jackson, born October spect the damage. Commenting 27, 1966, to the Bobby Jacksons, tember 18, 1966, to the Thomas that he had never seen a ship New Orleans, La. H. Davis, Crestview, Fla. crack so badly, he returned to the bridge, where he remained Robert Paul Rodziczak, born Mary Elizabeth Martin, born until the vessel docked safely in a October 2, 1966, to the Robert Belfast shipyard. November 19, 1966 to the James Rodziczaks, Cudahy, Wis. Captain Kean ordered all hands A. Martins, New Orleans, La. to carry life jackets, and com­ Sean Patrick Kennedy, bom mented that because of The tre­ Humberto Saddy, born October November 30, 1966, to the Ger­ mendous waves and terrific wind, it would be a difficult task to 11, 1966, to the George Saddys, ald G. Kennedy, San Quentin, Calif. launch lifeboats if the ship went New Orleans, La. down. ^ Handleman said that the crew Keilie Sue Crowl, born April Myla Shaweene Bell, bom Ocand officers all knew that if the 22, 1966, to the Francis W. tobr 5, 1966, to the James B. ship took just one more severe Growls, Bay City, Mich. Bells, Toledo, Ohio. jolt she might break apart and go down. The Chief Engineer, the Williams Mays, born October Veronica Victorine Hendricks, First Engineer, the Bosun and an 20, 1966, to the Albert J. Mays, born November 17, 1966, to the Oiler welded braces across the Corpus Christi, Texas. Hendricks, Mobile, Ala. crack at a point below the Bosun's foc'sle in an attempt to help pre­ vent the crack from expanding. Brenda Sanders, bom October Gregory Hayes, bom October "There was no panic among the 11, 1966, to the Daniel Sanders, 4, 1966, to the Eugene Hayes, crew, and they all did the best LaFollette, Tenn. Alpena, Mich. they could to keep the ship mov­ ing," Seafarer reported to the Log. Cheryl Monique Hicks, born Wilfredo Tellez, born October The Sapphire Etta struggled on through the waves and wind, limp­ 23, 1966, to the William Tellezs', October 27, 1966, to the Fred R. Hicks, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va. ing into Belfast harbor on the Playa Ponce, P. R. 18th, four days after the ship had first cracked. Bryan Thompson, born Novem­ Jonathan Carl Baudoin, born Upon arrival in the shipyard in August 25, 1966. to the James ber 18, 1966, to the George P. Belfast, live shipyard inspectors C. Baudoins, Sr., Abbeville, La. Thompsons, Virginia Beach, Va. 5oarded the vessel to look over ^ the damage. "You men are lucky you are here," one of them com­ Barbara Jane Neibert, born Oc­ Brian Louis Smith, bom July 8, mented to the crew. 1966, to the Adam H. Smiths, tober 3, 1966, to the Richard Neiberts, Chicago, Illinois. Three new plates were riveted Muskegon Heights, Michigan. n place on the starboard side of the hull in the Belfast shipyard. Karla Marie Ivey, born Septem­ Brian Bertrand, born October The crack in the Bosun's foc'sle, 14, 1966, to the Emmett Ber- ber 24, 1966, to the Huey R. the passageway and messhall was trands, Nederland, Texas. Iveys, Glostei; Miss. welded, with no new plates being ^ put in. Altogether, "it was a very Catherine Lipari, born October Evelyn Pedraza, born October »ood job," Seafarer Handleman 9, 1966, to the Ygnacio E. Pedra- 30, 1966, to the Antonio Liparis, said. Brooklyn, N. Y. The ship remained in the yard zas, Texas City, Texas. J <1> vl/ <t.— .t. <1> ! • SEAFARERS 675. fourth" f crookiyri>;N; 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—p ?,.name on your mailing list, (print information) t < '"x- .5"' ' r ' ITY .,. o'-'j. ' ' - STATE» J ^•4 •* AV<?ID DUPLICATION: If yoo are an old 'aubscriber and have a changel idr«|/-htea»e gtyd yovr former address belpw: .t. �11 1 if. • 7 . Vf _»szar»ra«=a L' Pace TWelve December 23, 1966 SEAFARERS L U.S. Fails to Heed Maritime Detline To Hie Editw: I thought the Log editorial in the November 25th issue really hit the nail on the head. For years we have heard U.S. mari­ time labor warn the federal gov­ ernment again and again that the condition of our merchant marine fleet was falling below the danger point in meeting our economic and military demands. Now, during the Vietnam crisis, we are seeing the govern­ ment pulling old World War II freighters out of the mothball fleet and pressing them into service. Why hasn't the government listened in recent years? Con­ gress has the power to revital­ ize the merchant marine fleet so that we could again be counted as one of the great sea­ faring nations of the world. Jack Strobel LETTERS To The Editor Test for Labor In Year Ahead To The Editor: These are going to be hard times for the labor movement, I think. Our President is pre­ paring his State of the Union address to Congress right now. Do you know what will be in the speech? I think I do. President Johnson, who was solidly endorsed by organized labor because of his Great So­ ciety program, will be forced to call for cuts in the war against poverty, in the programs to train men and women so they can take their rightful place as literate and skilled workers. He will say that these cuts are necessary because of the unex­ pectedly high cost of the Viet Nam war and because of the space program. I think that organized labor and individual working men should exert all the influence they can at this time to prevent such legislation, and hold the president to his promise of cre­ ating "The Great Society". Walter Wamov AFL'CIO Organizing Fights Poverty To The Editor It was great to read that AFL-CIO unions broke all re­ cent yearly records for organ­ izing success in 1966. I am proud to be a member of an AFL-CIO afliliated union. I believe that only by present­ ing a united front can Labor succeed in consolidating gains made in the area of social wel­ fare, and to press for more in the future. What with organ­ ized big business, and right wingers, all trying to do away with recent gains in social wel­ fare measures, we need the AFL-CIO as the main spokes­ man for the liberal cause. I think we have a long way to go before we make a real dent in what is poverty on a really massive scale. Millions of our fellow working men live in real­ ly sordid conditions. I think we need the AFL-CIO to organize them and to be their spokesman; Curt Fogier Thanks SlU For fine Thanksgiving To The Editor: My family and I would like to thank the SIU for the nice dinner we enjoyed on Thanks­ giving Day. Mrs. Amund Pettersen The importance of Seafarers speaking up at meetings was stressed aboard the Trenton (Sea-Land) recently, Meeting Chairman Stephen Fulford reported. All crewmembers, especially new men, should always feel free to express their opinions and ask for information pertaining to union matters, Fulford writes. "The meetings — Seafarer Praises are for their benefit," and active for his fine vittles, according to was carried by the other crewparticipation in meetings are Robert Callahan, Meeting Chair­ members attending the ships meet­ SIU Pension Plan welcome. Fulford was elected man. Callahan was then appointed ing. The ship's fund totals $9.25. To The Edit<Hr: ship's delegate, with the job to new ship's delegate after a big No beefs and all departments were I have been receiving my rotate on each trip. A vote of vote of thanks to Estrada during reported as working well. pension check for one year. It thanks was ex­ his time on the job. is the best thing that ever hap­ tended to Francis pened to me. The SIU is the Seafarers on the Missouri Speny for his fine best thing that ever happened Bosun Charles V. Majette has (Meadowbrook) were warned to job as ship's dele­ to the Great Lakes. be on the alert gate, Meeting done an outstanding job on the Charles Hughson against foreigners Commander (Ma­ Secretary J. L. entering rooms rine Carriers) ac­ WhLsman informs. while the ship is cording to Julian New delegates in­ Enioys SIU transiting through Dedlcatoria, clude, J. Logan, Xmas Dinners the Suez Canal Meeting S e c r eFulford deck; R. Smith, area, according to tary. Majette and To The Editor: engine, and J. Meeting Secretary his men "always McCranie, steward. A fine Steward Last year I spent Christmas Maximo B u g awork in harmo­ no beefs or disputed department, on the beach, with my family. wan. Blackle BusBugawan ny," Dedicatoria overtime have made the present We all went down to the SIU alockl was elected Dedlcatoria writes. The Seavoyage a good one and Seafarers hall and had a wonderful time f a r e r s also had to serve as ship's delegate, J. P. are looking forward to a smooth at the Christmas Day Dinner. I praise for the Captain, R. C. Beuc- Abrams, Meeting Chairman payoff in Elizabeth, N. J. am looking forward to doing the ler. Meeting Chairman James Mc- writes. The ship fund totals $6, same thing again this year. I Llnden suggested that the gang­ Abrams informs. A repair list will think this is a wonderful way way be set up with davits on the be submitted to department heads Seafarers on the Del Mar (Del­ of injecting some real Yuletide boat deck so the gangway would shortly. No problems were re­ ta) should be enjoying a barbecue cheer into Christmas, and I be easier to secure. The proposal ported by delegates. before long, ac­ urge all my brothers who are cording to Meet­ not spending Christmas aboard ing Chairman Jo­ ship to do the same thing. seph McLaren. C. H. Rlvlngton Cre wmembers have donated Still Reads LOG $26.40 toward a The Seafarers listed below have money due them after sailing barbecue fund, in At Age of 80 on the ships shown. Men whose names are listed should get in addition to the To The Editor: touch with SIU Headquarters, in person, or by mail, as soon as Afford $386 in the movie I sailed in World War II, on possible. The address is 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. fund. Everything Bull Line ships. Since my re­ 11232. If you contact the Union by mail, please include your ; is running smoothly, McLaren re­ tirement in 1953, I have en­ mailing address. ported. V. S. Afford, Jr. has been joyed reading The Log. I hope elected new ship's delegate. After Sblp : Name Origin to read it as long as I live. I trips to South American ports, the Hercules Victory Edward Jensen Disputed overtime am 80 years old, my wife is 85 ship is due in New Orleans for Hercules Victory Robert Smitb Disputed overtime and we are happy in our old a payoff, shortly before Christ­ i James R. Boone Natalie One day's wages age. mas. Frank G. Valerie Natalie One day's wages We moved on the 6th day of Earl H. Beamer Penn Carrier Disputed overtime October, this year, from my Calvin SmItb Transwestern Disputed overtime The Saginaw Victory (Victory son's house. He is a Baptist Transwestern Daniel McLaren Disputed overtime Carriers) recently completed an minister. His church is the First Clyde Greeson Transwestern Disputed overtime outstanding voy­ Baptist Church, Detroit Lakes. Tbomas E. Hanson Valiant Hope Transportation age with a payoff Arthur Warder Donald Kersbaw Valiant Hope Transportation in Leonardo, Warren Weiss Niagara Lodging N. J. The fiveJames Gleason Seatrain New York Disputed lodging month voyage Right-wing Groups allowance produced no beefs Mislead Public Fred Patterson Seatrain New York Disputed lodging or outstanding To The Editmr: allowance problems and de­ Joseph L. Cbapeau Kent Lodging partment dele­ There seems to be a rash of Cyril Gautbler Kent Basch Lodging gates reported a organizations in this country Andrew Lewis Sea Pioneer Lodging fine bunch of Sea­ whose titles or names indicate J. Walsb Midlake farers made up the crew. Ship's Standby wages the complete opposite of what F. Staples Midlake Standby wages delegate M. C. Duet, Deck dele­ they actually represent. For in­ D. Sbattuck Midlake gate A. Hernandez, J. Basch of Standby wages stance, the "National Right to Ernest M. Bryant Penn Carrier Retroactive wages and the Engine department and W. C. Work Committee." Fisher of the Steward department overtime The title makes it seem as if Carlos Ruiz Bonanza Wages all did an outstanding job accord­ there is an actual political cause Wm. L. Robinson Bonanza Wages ing the crew's reports. going to penult people to work. Edgar Lee Falson Alcoa Master Transportation allowance The implication is that the right Bobby V. Carter Alcoa Master Transportation allowance to work does not exist. Ray L. Coalson Alcoa Master Oysters and shrimps are new Transportation allowance Of course, this is totally un­ Jobn E. Butler Alcoa Master additions to the menus aboard the Transportation allowance true. If this group called itself David J. Flynn Alcoa Master Transportation allowance Del Norte (Del­ instead The Capitalist Society C., Carlson Rambam wages Retroactive ta), according to for Unionbusting, its title would T. Bruce Rambam Retroactive wages Ship's Delegate be a more accurate indication C. Stevens Rambam Retroactive wages Albert Estrada. of what the group stands for. H. Pruss Rambam Retroactive wages Estrada reported All the National Right to C. ZIntz Rambam Retroactive wages that everything Work Commitee intends to do G. Bertrand Rambam Retroactive wages has been going is destroy the ability of unions J. Rose Rambam Retroactive wages well in the three to organize and to gather collec­ C. Cummlngs Rambam Retroactive wages departments. tive bargaining strength. They A. Samawl Rambam Retroactive wages Estrada Ship's treasurer will be effective in this attempt L. Amos ' Rambam Retroactive wages W. P. Kaiser if they succeed in outlawing J. SmItb Rambam Retroactive wages writes that a donation of $50 was the union shop, a basic point R. Vallotton Rambam Retroactive wages made to Joseph Brooks of the of union strength when defend­ L. Cblldress Rambam Retroactive wages . Steward department, who was ing its position before employ­ D. Jus TIan Rambam Retroactive wages hospitalized in Rio. The ship's ers. Let's beware of the Na­ R. Cantu Rambam Retroactive wages fund totals $249.05. The movie tional Right to Work Commit­ J. Saunders Rambam Retroactive wages fund totals $658.35. Maurice tee and other such groups W. World Rambam Retroactive wages Kramer reported the renting of whose titles misrepresent their E. M. McCay Rambam Retroactive wages twenty movies for the trip, plus devious intentions. W.Neal Rambam Retroactive wages two sound lamps. Deloss Harman Hal Welsner gave a vote of thanks to the cook <I> Money Due �Dcrcmbcr 23, 1966 FINAL DEPARTURES Daniel Covaney, 62; Brother Covaney died on Aug. 30, at the U.S.P.H.S. Hospi­ tal, Staten Island, N.Y., after a lung ailment. He was an SIU pensioner at the time of his death. Born in New Jersey, he resided in Jersey City, N.J. with his wife. A member of the RMR, he joined the union in New York. He was employed by the Penn R. R. for almost 40 years. Surviv­ ing is his wife. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny, N.J. Steven A. Williams, 63: A heart attack claimed the life of Brother Williams, who sailed in the stew­ ard department. His last ship was the Maiden Vic­ tory, on which he sailed as utility man. He died in the U.S. Navy Hospital, Danang, Viet Nam. He resided in Roxbury, Mass. He is survived by his wife, Louise and one child. <I> Jessie W. Puckeft, 64: Brother Puckett, who sailed as a steward since he joined the Union in 1944, died in a California hospi­ tal, after a long illness. He died of c om plications caused by TB of the lungs, chronic bronchitis and asthma. He joined the Union in New York, and sailed out of Balti­ more for many years. After he became disabled, and retired as an SIU pensioner, he returned to his native California. He is sur­ vived by a daughter, Mrs. Cath­ erine Cobb, of Harbor City, Calif. Harold Holmes, 56: Brother Holmes died on Sept. 6 in Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Fla. A member of the Engine depart­ ment, Holmes joined the SIU in the port of New York. Born in M Ohio, he lived in ~ Tampa. An SIU pensioner. Seafarer Holmes last shipped on the Del Rio. Surviving is a brother, Bertran Holmes, of Fc-t Lauderdale, Fla. Burial was in Garden of Memories, Tampa, Fla. <I> ^l> David Patrick Quinn, 27: Brother Quinn died aboard ship, just before the vessel entered the Por,t of New York. He was born in New Or­ leans, where he made his home with his wife Mary and their son, David P. Quinn, Jr. Quinn sailed in the steward department as a messman. He was a veteran of the Navy. .1. Cecil Leader, 72: Brother Lead­ er, who for three years had been an SIU pensioner, passed away from complications arising from a heart condition and diabetes. He had sailed in the Steward Depart­ ment for over 40 * years, many of them for the Eastern Steamship Co. He was one of the first men to join the SIU when that com­ pany was organized. He is sur­ vived by a daughter, Alva Mae Leader, 25. Page Thirteen SEAFARERS LOG Glen R. Adams, 60: Brother Adams passed away after being hospitalized for weeks with heart trouble, at the U. S. Naval Hos­ pital in Duval County, Fla. Born in Vermont, he resided with his wife in Savannah, Ga. His remains are being returned to his native New England for burial. An Army veteran, he served from 1940 un­ til 1945. Brother Adams sailed as a steward. Florentine Teigeiro, 62: Broth­ er Teigeiro succumbed to lung disease after an illness of several months. Retired at the time of his death, he had sailed in the en­ gine department as an F. O .W. Born in Spain, he lived in the United States for many years, making his home in Baltimore. He joined the SIU in 1941, in the Port of Baltimore. Extinguish Fire on Jefferson City Victory Bosun and AB Praised by Captain For Seamanship During Fire at Sea Two SIU deck department men were praised in a letter of commendation by the ship's master of the Jefferson City Victory for their "excellent judgment and seamanship ability aboard this vessel during a fire at sea." The two men were Bosun Carl C. Olesen and John Chaplinsky, A.B. A fire at sea, "that could have ^ turned into a disaster," accord­ Having Some Cold Ones ing to the ship's master. Captain J. N. Admire, was brought under control and finally extinguished by the two men of the crew of the SlU-manned Jefferson City Vic­ tory. Chaplinsky Olesen The incident began when the galley stove suddenly burst into flames. The fire was soon on the verge of being out of control. Olesen and Chaplinsky were in the immediate vicinity when the fire started. They sounded the alarm to alert the crew. Then the two men immediately pro­ ceeded to get fire fighting equip­ ment to battle the blaze. Their efforts were successfu, and the fire was finally put out. Captain Admire said he was "very happy with the SIU crew," and "would like to sail with these men any time." The captain went on to say that the men had consci­ entiously studied the ship's fire station bills, and consequently, when the fire broke out, they knew exactly where to get fire fighting equipment. The SIU has always been con­ cerned with safety aboard ship. Formal instruction in shipboard safety practices are given at the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship and members are encour­ aged to take this instruction. The SIU also encourages ship­ board safety drills, which are held regularly aboard SlU-contracted ships. The Union has recently been encouraging new Coast Guard rules that would make the han­ dling of dangerous cargo, especial­ ly dangerous liquid cargo, safer. The rules proposed would make it mandatory that the crew be in­ formed of the nature of the dan­ gerous cargo, and that special in­ struction and drills be held to en­ able ship's crews to cope with any emergency arising from sudden combustion, leakage, or the spread of potentially lethal fumes. Swapping sea stories with each other over some cold beers in a bar near the SIU hall in New Orleans are Seafarers (l-r) O. L. Arndt, Charles Cassary, Larry Santa Anna and Trussell Beatrous. The Sea­ farers are taking it easy while waiting for the next shipping call. Hi-Ho Silver and Away Mystery Adds Spite to Seafarer's Voyage Thirteen million dollars worth of silver Arabian realis. That was part of the cargo on the old Istmian ship, the Ensign Jones on a trip that was Brother F. T. DiCarlo's first voyage as a Seafarer. The year was 1945, and recently discharged Army veteran port of Ratstamura. The ship lay DiCarlo boarded the Ensign at anchor in the shallow water Jones in Philadelphia, where the port, while the silver was trans­ ship took on the consignment of ferred to barges for the trip ashore. Brother DiCarlo laughed as he silver coins. He remembers the remembered the guard detail as­ many armed signed to guard the millions of guards, some of dollars worth of silver—one man. them manning He was, however, armed with a machine guns, rifle, a pistol, a sword and a dag­ that the Ameri­ can-Arabian Oil ger. Co. sent to guard Apparently the lone Arabian its silver, which guard missed something, for when the firm was send­ the landed silver was tallied, one ing to the King of box of coins was found to be DiCarlo Saudi Arabia as missing. The bargemen, says Di­ royalties. Carlo, were "worked over" by the The silver was in the ship's Arabian police. They admitted number two hold, between decks. that they had dumped the. box The captain had an armed man overboard, hoping to retrieve it watching the boxes of coins at all later. Divers were sent to the times. bottom, and the box of silver coins The trip ended at the Arabian was retrieved. �Pege Fourteen December 23, 1966 SEAFARERS LOC LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory OaijHCTB), November 13-~'Chiiirman, R' H. Hyer, Secretary, W. C. Sink. $13.38 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. i'WACOSTA (Sea-Land). November 17— ;• Chairman, C. El He; Secretary, Shonts. J Some disputed OT in deck department, otherwise no beefs were reported. Three men missed ship, one in New York and two in Jacksonville. Conaplnint about food not beinjr properly seasoned. Ship's dele^^ate resien^ New delegate to be elected after payoff. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Oileans Jan. 10—2:30 p.m. MoMe . .Jan. 11—2:30 p.m. Wilmington .Jan. 16—2:00 p.m. SanFranclsco Jan. Seattle Jan. New York ..Jan. Philadelphia Jan. Baltimm-e ...Jan. Detroit Jan. Houston ... .Jan. 18—2:00 p.m. 20—2:00 p.m. 3—^2:30 p.m. 3—^2:30 p.m. 4—2:30p.m. 13—2:30 p.m. 9—^2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Jan. 16—2:00 p.m. Alpena Jan. 16—^7:00 p.m. BufiFalo Jan. 16—^7:00 p.m. Chicago Jan. 16—^7:00 p.m. Cleveland ... Jan. 16—7:00 p.m. Duluth Jan. 16—7:00 p.m. Frankfort .. .Jan. 16—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ...; Jan. 10—7:30 p.m. tSauIt Ste. Marie Jan. 12—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 11—7:30 p.m. Duluth Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ...Jan. 13—7:30p.m. Toledo Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 9—7:30 p.m. MUwaukee ..Jan. 9—^7:30p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Jan. 10—5:00 p.m: Mohfle Jan. 11—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Jan. 3—5:00 p.m. Baltimore Gicensed and unlicensed) Jan. 4—5:00 p.m. Norfoik ....Jan. 5—5:00p.m. Houston .. .Jan. 9—5:00 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Jan. 10—7:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 11—7:00 p.m. New York .. Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia .Jan. 3—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ...Jan. 4—7:00p.m. ^Houston .. .Jan. 9—7:00 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Saolt Ste. Marie. Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. t Meetinr held at Galveston wharves. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shapard Al Tannar VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEAD9UARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. Ri 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 2Bth St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH, Minn FRANKFORT. Mich HOUSTON, Tex JACKSONVILLE. Fla JERSEY CITY, N.J MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La NORFOLK, Va Railway Marine Re^on Philadelphia Jan. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Jan. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Jan. 9—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. DBLAWARB (Bulk Transport), Octo­ ber 7—Chairman, John Altatatt; Secre­ tary, Charles Stambul. Chief electrician was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Discussion held about shipping rules. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), November 20- Chairman, H. Pedersen; Secretary, A. Rogers. Most repairs have been taken care of. Other repairs that have been on the list for some time were brought to the attention of the Chief Mate. $4.00 in ship's fund. Messrooms and quarters should be sprayed for roaches. RICE VICTORY (Isthmian), Novem­ ber 28—Chairman, J. M. Fisher; Sec­ retary, D. O. Coker. Ship sailed short four men. Two men paid off under mutual consent, one man dismissed, one man sent to hospital and one man missed ship in Seattle. Some disputed OT in deck department. It was recom­ mended that a new refrigerator be put in the crew's messroom because present one is always breaking down. ANTINOUS (Waterman). October 23 —Chairman, Charles W. Little; Secre­ tary, None. $13.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments to be referred to boarding patrolman. Brother C. W. Little was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Chief Engineer will repair water cooler aft and to-see about engine department head aft. I FAIRPORT (Waterman), November S 27—Chairman, J. SulUvan; Secretary, ' J. N. Riux. Ship's delegate reported that there were no major beefs. He thanks the crew for their cooperation in making * his job easy. Discussion about repair mt. • . •. DIOEST of SIU MEETINGS TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Com­ mercial). October 28—Chairman, C. Gait; Secretary, Larry Santa Ana. Ship's deleVI 3-4741 (jgate reported that there were no beefs, 312, W. 2nd St. ;and everything is running smoothly. RA 2-4110 $25.20 in ship's fund and $280.00 in movie P.O. Box 287 : fund. Crew requested to keep pantry and 415 Main St. mesahali clean at all times. EL 7-244! 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 2608 Pearl SI. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 630 Jackson Ave. f STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), NoIvember 11—Chairman, B. Davis; SecreJtary, G. Alexander. Captain is well sat.%isfied with tiie crew. Steward would like clarification on Port of payoff where port I time is concerned. It was suggested that , ^something should be done about escaping ^ t'gas in engine room. Request made for Tel. 529-7546 'new washing machine as old one needs "frequent repairs. 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEAHLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 PHILADELPHIA, Pa FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money' and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of ail SIU contracts are available in ail SIU hails. These eontracta specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, us well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG haa traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or Its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed memberehip action at the September, 1960, meetinn in ail constltntionai ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the ESxccntive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, tntm among its canks, CM individual to. carry out thla rasponsibUtty. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers). November 13—Clmirman, James T. McLinden; Secretary, Julian Dcdicatoria. $9.25 in ship's fund. MISSOURI (Meadowbrook Transport), October 9—Chairman. J. R. Abroma; Secretary, Maximo Bugawan. $6.00 in ship's fund. Some of the repairs have been taken care of and others were not. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Brother Blackie Busalocki was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Members were warned about natives en­ tering rooms while ship is in Suez Canal and while ship is unloading in the next jrnrt. HENRY (American Bulk Carriers), November 22—Chairman, J. Nuss; Sec­ retary, L. Hargesheimer. Disputed OT to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Motion made that all tankers be referred to as tankers regardless of cargo and that all freight ships be referred to as freight ships, regardless of cargo. A suitable awning should be placed on board this ship. Crew's washing machine should either be repaired or replaced. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), No­ vember 13—Chairman, Walter L. Comp-ton; Secretary, Brown Huazar. No beefs reported by department delegates. Every­ thing is running smoothly. $13.00 in ship's fund. DEL SANTOS (Delta), October SO— Cbatrman, Frank Rosso; Secretary, Alton R. Booth. Brother W. H, •Newst>m was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Crew requested to keep longshoremen out of, crew'a quarters and messrooms. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSNORTHERN (Hudson Water­ ways), November 12—Chairman. Paul M. McFhul; Secretary, Boyd H. Amsberry. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Steward department very happy with the new galley range. OCEANIC SPRAY (Trans-World). Noveinher 19—Chairman, Charles Hiekox; Secretary, Lawrence A. Banks. Some disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Otherwise no beefs were reported. Discussed repairing of washing machine with the chief engineer. Ship's delegate to see the captain about nnishing the job of installing the awning aft. Discussion about insurance, making it a standard $4,000 with no division regardless of sea time. Discussion about repairing decks in crew's quarters and getting ship fumi­ gated in Japan. Also discussed putting another table in the messhall and a spe­ cial table for the watch. All hands agreed to.see the captain shout a sufficient draw in Japan. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), November 13—Cbairman, G. J. McCarthy ; Secretery, R. W. Simpkins. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department dele­ gates. Brother T. P. Deianey was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of; thanks to Brother G. J. iMcCarthy, out-s going ship's delegate, for a job well done.Patrolman to be contacted about ordering fresh jnilk in Ehzrope. Steward to put out more silverware and crockery and glasses for the crew. - WEST (Bloomfleld), November;; Gftorers; Secretary, i W* B. Morse. Restriction to ship beef to 'w teken up with patrolman. Motion made that ship be fumigated for roaches and silverflsh. Vote of thanks to the steward, galley crew and crew messmen for an wcellent job. Vote of thanks to the chief engineer for assisting crew with overseas phone cails. GLOBE EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ seas), November 13—Chairman, C. S. Jacks; Secretary, David M. Ea>y. Some disputed OT) in deck and engine depart­ ments. .The chief cook and the night cook and baker extended a vote of thanks to MEEBI&tAC (Merrimac Transport), the cfew for their aplehdid cooperation during this trip. The crew in return gaVe , Octoter 2—Chairman, Edward Wagner ; Smretary, Nicholas Hntgihilrios. Most of a vote of; than ks'to the steward dcparfc-; the repairs have been completed, Brother ment for a job well done even though' BatgSmisios was elected to serve as new I they were short one or two men. There ahips delegate. Vote of thanks was exis no air conditioning in the crew's quart ^nded to the steward department for a ters and crew cornplaiPs that it gets very job well done. Vote of thanks to the r hot .in: their- quarters- on this -iFar East 'run and wmeMijng''.should. hfe • ,-dbne;-:-to- steward for 3howlr.g,ijioviM, Everything ( PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU* unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumetances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in ail Union hails. Ail members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or (Aligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well ss all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at thembership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL EIGHTS. Ail Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union haa negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he fa entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITT DONATIONS. One of the basic riiffito of Seafarers fa the right to pursue iegfaiative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their famQies and their Union. To achieve these objectiv<.s, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was estebifahed. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which iegfaiative and political aetivitiea are conducted for the benefit of tbe membership and the Union. If at any tlms a Scafarar feds that any of tha abova ri^ta bavs batn' vidated, or that IM has been denied bto conetltntlenal right ef aceeat to Union records or tafa fermntton, he ebenU^ fanmediatdy notify SIU Preddent Pan! HnD at bendqaartere hr etrtlied mO. retnm ireedpt remehted; - UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Scars, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stifzel-Welier Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) ^ KIngsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) ^ Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) —— Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes ... Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Dl Giorgio Fnilt Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starllte luggage Starfllte luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kay nee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Kultwear,-Rauda Ties, Boss Gloves, RIchman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ^ R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio Perelll MInetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellara Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. I., Tribuno Yermoutli, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) �December 23, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen 'V. Dr. Logue on The SEAFARERS HEALTH PROGRAM The remarks on this page were made by Dr. Joseph B. Logue, Medical Director of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, at the National Safe­ ty Council's annual meeting, held recently in Chicago. His comments are reprinted here because they point up the effectiveness of the Seafarers medical program in pre­ serving the health of Seafarers and their families. Dr. Logue became the Seafarers Welfare Plan's first medical direc­ tor in 1956, after serving as Isthmian Steamship Company's medical director. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Vice Admiral. A surgeon. Dr. Logue did post­ graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Gen­ eral Hospital and the Mayo Clinic. He also had been an instructor in traumatic surgery at the Naval Medical School in Washington, D. C. v., i Gsiil'liUK-> • '• the study of breast cancer, state that early detection MIGHT point out that the health of seamen is certidnlv the most important factor in the progno­ has long hecn a matter of prime concern to sis. This is true of arfv' cancer. the Seafarer's International Union, since union ofhcials ha\c known for many \ears that a healthy In this regard, we phtn to add mammography fa seaman is not only a safer seamen but a more ef­ new method of X-ray studv of the breast for cancer) ficient seaman and a better business risk, both from to our :irm:imentarium, in detecting breast cancer. the standpoint of the company which etnploys him We routiiielv use pap smetus'in the etirly detection aiid from the standpoint of the union, uhich is under • of uterine cancer. The alarming increase in cancer of a contractual obligation to provide able and ready the lung makes it important for everyone to have a seamen to its companies ami to sec to it' that the chest \-rav at least once :i year. ships of these companies are properly manned and Tuberculosis is another tireti where early diagnosis experience no sailing delays. not onlv saves the patient from prolonged treatment, Because of this concern for its members' health, if not, life itself. Harly detection also serves to pre­ and because it was felt by both union ^and shipping vent him froiTi spretiding the disease to his family company oHicials that the physical exatninaffons shipmates and others. It is also essential that these then being given to seamen were inadequate, the Ciises be followeil Tor indefinite periods to guard ' .SI U ^ome TeaTs ago bcjdTr Rs'ehTrnTptrtTr-'the kterr agam^a"relajwe^"br recTTffaTcl57 having diagnostic clinics established in the v icinity of The most prevalent conditions in which we are each union hall where seamen could obtain complete able to accomplish prevemive and palliative medicine and comprehensive examinations. ;ire in those cases of overweight, hypertension, and Hv entuiilly. an agreement was negotiated betviecxi diabetic cases, all of which are frequently associated. the union and its contractevl shipping cimipanies to These cases arc iulvised as to regime to follow, atid establish such clinics through the Seafarers' Welfare • if medical treatment is required, thev; are referred to Plan ;md in April of the first of these clinics the public health service hospittd or. in the case of was opencil in -Rrooklvn. adjacent to SIU head­ •dependents, thev are referred to their local doctor. quarters. In manv instances however, our diagnostic examiSince thiit time, clinics have been established in ntitions uncover conditions which are far from rou­ every SIU shipping port on the .Athmtic and Cuilf tine and which, although serious in nature might have Coasts, while on the W.esi Coas't our alTilitited union ,gone unnoticed had not a rvmiine examination brought has established clinics in four ports where they them to light ea.rlv inGheir development while treat­ examine our setimcn while we. through a reciprocal ment was possible with an excellent expectation of tirrangement. e.xiimine theirs. success. We also have two clinics in Pitcrto Rico, as well as In examinations of children, performed bv our clinics in all shipping port^ on the Cireat 1 nkes—the pediatric specia-lists. wc find, aside from routine dis­ newest of the^e being in Chicago at U^l'l South orders. vtirious tvpes of congenital deformities such Nliehigan .Avenue. as club feet, eye muscle imbalance (cross eyes) and In toto we now have clinics in operation and others, which under proper care are correctible. we have aKo. since the first clinic was opened, cxIn one partieular case an examination of a young [Ainded the scope of our serv ices so that w e now probov tlisclosed a hip condition which, without tre:itvide ditignostic examinations for the depemlents of ment. leails. to severe deformity. Today, thank.s to Sea'ftirers. as well as Seafarers themselves, and also pr.iMTipt vliagnosis aiul treatment, he .-is well vvith^ no have, a blood bank which makes blood avaihible fv^r discernible limp ;ind no pain. members or their dependents in atiy hos|vital in the f raHrn-lprt m - Tbesr -rs;:Tmiunrtrmxr^c^.scc That-theUnitevI Si.iies or Puerto RTco. ^ ^ ^ children receive proper inoculations such as diph­ The examinations at these clinics include, a com­ theria. pivlio. tetanus, etc. plete hisiorv. laboratqrv examination lurinalvsis. , We h,ive gynecologists to examine the women de­ hemoglobin, routine serologv aiul other bloosl. vvork pendents. ;nul screen each especially for cervical can-as requireiM; chest \-ray. electrocardiogrtiph. and a cer with pap smears, as well ;is other routine tests. complete phvsical bv ;i competent sloctor. The fimlWe tire constantly finding pathology of one type or ings are summari/ei.1. and a caril given the.;se;iman tmother. noting when he was examined ami vvhen he is to .lust ti few weeks tigo. we htid ti woman dependent return. This carsi must be valid before a man can who hail an inllamtitory lesion of the outer breast register for shipping. which proveil to be tubercular. If treatment is necessarv. the seaman is referred to In conclusion. I wish to emphtisize that a "well the public health service, and n.iust prpcitre a fit for man is ti stife man". Well not onlv' phvsically, but duty letter before he can ship. . . free from worrv tibout his family left behind.. F'or the dependents ami- others, w.e. have a com­ .A person who is sick, or in poor health is. well prehensive insuriince |">laii (meslica^ A; surgical bene- • known to be accident, prone. This is due to lack of tit I under which thev may be tresited at anv hospital phvsictd vigor, or tigilitv to cope with ordinarv emer­ . facility of their choice. gencies that a well m;m would retidily react to safely, '• .Since the opening of our first clinic in .April. |d.s7 as he is more prone to be thinking about his own con­ to .April. I'-bifi. we performed S.UI''2 exatninations dition to give his full attention to the job he is en­ of SIU members, ami 14.744 examinations of their, deavoring to accomplish. ^ vvives ami children. W'e als(v fee) very .strotiglv .m regard to the de­ .What are the adytmtages of these clinics? pendents'hetilth program.-With this program.- a man 'it is generally accepted that .an aiinual physictd c;m go to sea w ithout worrv' with a feeling of well examination, thoroughlv done., is', one of the most being that .while he is away, his family is adequately impiirtani steps in preventive mcilicitie and safetv for_. •:c;ired for in case of illness and. thus, he is a better the pei.-son's health ;md welfare. :ind safer Teaman. . . " . hrs. T-red C. C'lvllier and Fdimttid A. litowling in 1 �r Vol. XXVIII No. 26 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO t - I I.. : ' ; I I ' ^ I N RECENT weeks and months, some of the basic precepts of free trade unionism have been chal­ lenged. Let us look briefly at the nature of the American labor movement. The one word that best describes its day-to-day operation is "practical." We deal with one problem or one set of problems at a time. We avoid pre­ conceived notions and we do not try to fit our program into some theoretical, all-embracing struc­ ture. This down-to-earth, one thing at a time approach is uniquely American. And it can be said, I think, that this same pragmatic approach is a unique feature of the American legislative system. But this does not mean—as our friends overseas sometimes say—that the United States or the Ameri­ can labor movement has no basic principles, no fundamental beliefs or no philosophical perspective. All of us who are Americans know, almost in­ stinctively, what our country stands for. We may disagree on specific issues, but we were raised in a free society and we have no need for a handbook to define it for us. The same is true of us who are in the labor move­ ment. We also know, almost instinctively, what the . i t f I 1 come to an agreement which is reasonably satisfac­ tory to both sides. This may sOund too simple to be true. But in actual fact, something very much like this is what actually happens. This is how the overwhelming majority of the 150,000 labor-management contracts now in force are negotiated. In other words, the prevailing condition in unionmanagement relations is labor peace, based upon agreements reached through collective bargaining. This is due in part to the commonsense of the employers. There was a time when some trade union leaders failed to acknowledge this fact. They painted every employer as a symbol of total selfishness. While it is true that there are still many employers who fit that description, it is also true that there are many others who genuinely want to be fair and many more who recognize that fair wages and working conditions are the best way to build a productive workforce. Bargains can be reached because each side has the same general objective—a fair share from a prosper­ ing enterprise. The union has no desire to take over the enterprise from management. The union does not want to abolish profits or dividends. The union is seeking only what the workers believe is their fair LABOR'S ROLE Worthwhile reading for all trade unionists is AFL-CIO President Meany's explana­ tion of the role of the union movement, reprinted from a recent issue of the Federationist in a FREE SOCIETY labor movement is and why. But this is not true, unfortunately, among many Americans who are not trade unionists. So a few lines of history may be useful. From the early years of the republic it was appar­ ent to wage-earners that there was a need for collec­ tive bargaining. Maybe they didn't use those words, but they realized that workers had to stand together in order to win fair terms of er.iployment and to protect themselves against arbitrary and capricious decisions by management. By now, an overwhelmingly majority of the Amer­ ican people also realize this fact. But it was not until 1935 that the right of workers to organize and bar­ gain collectively was written into federal law—a law that was unanimously upheld by the Supreme Court two years later. For more than a century before that time, workers had been trying to organize—sometimes successfully, but more often unsuccessfully—without any legal protection and often in the face of government hos­ tility. They persevered because they knew collective bargaining was both necessary and right. They knew it was necessary simply by their experience as work­ ers. They knew it was rigbt because their instincts as free Americans told them so. So eventually, what was necessary and right be­ came, by law, the policy of the United States. There are still some who seek to evade or frustrate that policy, but in general it is accepted. Now let's see what is involved in collective bargaining. There is nothing complicated about the basic idea. The workeris get together and decide what they want and what they need in the way of wages and work­ ing condition^. They elect representatives to discuss these proposals with the employer, who may have other ideas. Then the two parties bargain until they share, just as management is seeking a fair share for those who have invested in the enterprise. Obviously, then, a bargain is always possible, even when there are great initial differences over what these shares should be. However, there is another factor that helps to bring about the peaceful negotiation of good con­ tracts. That factor is the right of workers to strike— to refuse to work under conditions that are not acceptable to them. It is the right to strike that gives meaning to col­ lective bargaining. It is the right to strike that gives a union's spokesman some measure of equality at the bargaining table. The word "strike" may never be mentioned, and usually isn't, but both sides know the right is there. Let me emphasize a point I have made many times. The right to strike is almost universally accepted, in theory, as a fundamental right of free workers. But it is not just a theoretical right. It is an operating right. Anyone who says he believes in the right to strike must accept the fact that strikes will sometimes occur. I have pointed out that the vast majority of union-management contracts are negotiated peace­ fully. But there are times when the differences— and they may be honest differences—are too great to be overcome by ordinary means. That is when strikes take place. Every strike, of course, is a form of economic warfare; like all wars, it is wasteful, and some people suffer from it. No one is happy about a strike— least of all the strikers who bear the brunt of the battle; And when a-strike affects the lives of persons who are not directly involved, there is often an outcry about the supposed damage that is being done to the public interest. Because they are conflicts, strikes makes head­ lines while peaceful settlements often pass unmentioned. It is not surprising that many Americans think that strikes are far more frequent, far bigger and far longer than they are. Actually, in the last 20 years, there have been about 3,500 strikes each year, as against the. 150,000 labor-management con­ tracts in force. They have involved about a million and a half workers each year—against a total nonfarm workforce of some 63 million—and have lasted an average of about 12 days. The time lost by strikes, all added together, amounts to far less than two-tenths of one percent of the total time worked. It is only about half as great as the time lost by on-the-job accidents. Moreover, every American who is inconvenienced by a strike—even those few non-participants who suffer from one—should remember that, annoying as a strike may be, there is no alternative to the right to strike which is consistent with a free society. That is by far the most important basis for pre­ serving a free labor movement strong enough to strike if necessary, but it is not the only one. 'it .. Hi Without the right to strike, there would be no strong labor movement in America. Without a strong labor movement, wages would be lower, consumer purchasing power would be lower and another economic collapse like that of the Great Depression would be inevitable. Without a strong labor movement, much of the social progress of the last generation would not have been made. It is as simple as that. It seems to me that the right to strike—a right that is so seldom exercised that it consumes far less time than coffee breaks—is a small price to pay for a prosperous, progressive and, above all, a free soci­ ety. Let me conclude with a few words about the other role of the labor movement—the AFL-CIO's func­ tion as the "people's lobby." Trade unionists do not function solely to raise the wages and improve the working conditions of their members. True, that is their primary function. That is what they were created to do. But many years ago, the labor movement recognized that it had much broader responsibilities. It recognized—as the AFLCIO has said for its foundation—that the best interests of union members can be served only to the extent that the best interests of all the American people are served. We fight for a better minimum wage law, not because union members stand to gain by it (hardly any union member is paid only the minimum wage), but because it is a basic weapon in the war on poverty—a war we have been fighting for genera­ tions. We fight for civil rights, not just for ourselves but for everyone. We fight for ever-wider educational opportunities freely available to all Americans, not just to our children. We want a better society in America. We are committed to the endless pursuit of perfection. This is our philosophy. To be sure, there are those who disagree with us. There are those who believe that t"he measures we support, the proposals we advance, will not produce the benefits we seek. They have every right to dis­ agree. And the disagreements should be brought, in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, to the free market­ place of ideas where the American people will make a decision. •« I •J -f. I* .1^ •J ! 1^ For nearly 200 years, trade unions have contrib­ uted to this marketplace of ideas. We believe our contributions have been greater as our movement has grown stronger. And we believe that the life of every American, and the hopes of every child, are brighter as a result. 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 23, 1966 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU LAKES DISTRICT QUESTIONS CG GREAT LAKES INSPECTION PROCEDURES INDEPENDENT AGENCY NO. 1 GOAL IN ’67, MTD LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE AGREES ‘APPRENTICE ENGINEER’ RATING, THREAT TO SEAMEN’S JOBS, APPROVED BY C.G. PRESIDENTIAL PANEL CHARGES INDUSTRY WITH ‘CONFUSION, DECEPTION, FRAUD’ MILLIONS STILL LIVE AT POVERTY LEVEL IN SPITE OF GENERAL U.S. AFFLUENCE HUMAN, INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION MAKING GREAT LAKES OLD BEFORE THEIR TIME AFL-CIO CHALLENGES LICENSE OF OHIO RADIO STATION PHILADELPHIA PAYOFF POLLUTION MENACE TO ALL AFL-CIO SEEKS TO CLOSE LOOPHOLE STILL ALLOWING BRACERO IMPORTATION STORM CRACKS SAPPHIRE ETTA’S HULL; SIU CREW GETS SHIP BACK TO PORT BOSUN AND AB PRAISED BY CAPTAIN FOR SEAMENSHIP DURING FIRE AT SEA DR. LOGUE ON THE SEAFARERS HEALTH PROGRAM LABOR’S ROLE IN A FREE SOCIETY BY GEORGE MEANY 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 12/23/1966 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. XXVIII, No. 26 1966 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/65eecc15f0e139a82cab8456be69ae5d.PDF 5d63eaa8dca9338b4922641894788dee PDF Text Text ,'r Vol. XXVill No. 25 SEAFARERSW LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO / MTD Calls Conference On Legislation tor Dec. 20 in Washington Page 3 SiU Companies Get 10 Reserve Hoot C-4s for Conversion Page 2 Aii Hmds Safe As Steel Designer is RanuneJ in Manila Page 2 Three More Seafarers Licensed As Engineers; Total Reaches 108 Page 3 SiU Welfare, Vacation Benefits Tops $75 Miiiien Mark Page 3 Thanksgiving Day At the SIU Halls • Pages 8-9 Ports of the World —Colorful San Juan • Page is �Page Two sl -*,s. SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Contracted Companies Allocated Ten Reserve Fleet C-4 Troopships WASHEVGTON—SIU contracted companies will operate 10 of the 15 C-4 type reserve fleet troop­ ships recently allocated by the Government for conversion to break bulk dry cargo and heavy lift cargo ships for charter to MSTS to serve in the Vietnam sealift. Of the SIU contracted com­ three newly-allocated troopships pected to cost between $4 million panies named by the Govern­ to container vessels and make and $5.5 million, depending on ment, Isthmian Lines and three ships of its present fleet the type of conversion. Waterman Steamship were allo­ available for charter to MSTS Commenting on the 15 recently cated three ships each, Hudson within three months. Under terms released vessels. Acting Maritime Waterways received two ships, of the exchange agreement, com­ Administrator James W. Gulick and Consolidated Mariners and panies have one year to complete noted, "These are the best ships Bulk Transport received one ship conversion of the troopships and left in the reserve fleet for con­ each. make them available for MSTS versions of this type and we shall The 15 just-released vessels are charter. The new Isthmian ships be glad to have them in opera­ part of a group of 25 troopships will become container vessels tion serving our nation, defense offered by the Government to un- capable of transporting 400 stand­ and trade." subsidized operators last August ard 20-foot containers and breakThe three ships allocated to under the Ship Exchange Act. bulk in small end hatches by 10- Waterman are the Gen. M. B. The 10 remaining vessels have ton booms. Containers will be Stewart, Gen. H. F. Hodges, and been withheld at the request of handled by terminal cranes. Gen. J. H. McRae. Isthmian will the Navy pending completion of Isthmian plans to use the con­ get the Gen. Stuart Heintzelman, studies on the advisability of con­ tainerships after conversion in Gen. C. C. Ballou, and Gen. W. verting them to containerships. service from the East Coast to G. Hann. Hudson Waterways Although only 25 C-4 type Hawaii. gets the Marine Adder and Ma­ troopships were slated for alloca­ Conversion of the troopships rine Lynx; Consolidated Mariners tion to American-flag commercial into commercial type heavy-lift the Gen. S. D. Sturgis; and Bulk operators last August, the Mari­ breakbulk dry cargo ships is ex­ Transport the Marine Phoenix. time Administration received bids from 27 companies submitting SlUNA-Affiliated Oil Workers Take Part proposals to convert 87 C-4s. The recently released World War II built troopships are 523foot, 15,000-ton steamships with a rated speed of 17 knots. Under terms of the exchange, they will be converted, equipped with SAN FRANCISCO—A strike vote and boycott action against heavy lift cargo handling gear of Standard Oil of California has been called for by a committee of a type specified by the Navy De­ unions, including the SIUNA-affiliated International Union of partment, and are to be offered to MSTS for charter after conver­ Petroleum Workers, who repre­ contracts would be considered sion. sent the overwhelming majority terminated, opening the way for Under present plans, conver­ of the giant company's employ­ action against the compMny unless sion of the two vessels allocated ees. it comes up with a satisfactory to SlU-contracted Hudson Water­ The strike vote and boycott ac­ offer before that time. ways will include 200-ton booms tion was requested after company The unions are seeking wage and 50-ton rolling gantries. A representatives walked out on increases, a company financed 62-foot midbody will increase SIUNA-affiliated lUPW negotia­ Health and Welfare Fund, in­ cubic capacity of the vessels. tors because representatives of creased job security, the union Dollies will be fitted for moving other Standard Oil employee un­ shop, and elimination of wage, 2Q0-ton lifts forward. ions were present at the meeting. retirement and vacation inequities. On all breakbulk conversions, Company negotiators also walked Standard Oil of California has plans call for some reduction in out of a session with the Rich­ forced unions representing its em­ the number- of holds with a cor­ mond Lodge 824 of the Machin­ ployees to take boycott action sev­ responding increase in their size. ists with a similar excuse. eral times in recent years. All will have heavy lift booms The committee has also called The SIUNA-IUPW declared serving one or more of the large for a conference of all unions hav­ holds with the remainder served ing contracts with major produc­ and enforced a boycott of Stand­ by booms ranging from five to 25 ers of petroleum products for the ard of California products in 1962. In late 1964 the Oil, Chem­ tons. purposes of coordinating their col­ ical and Atomic Workers and Isthmian plans to convert its lective bargaining efforts in cur­ other unions declared a similar rent negotiations as well as in boycott because of the firm's re­ future contracts in the industry. fusal to match settlements in the The is to be held at rest of the oil industry. After SEAFARERSmLOG Tulsa,conference Oklahoma, on December three months the Company agreed Dec. 9. 1966 • Vol. XXVIII, No. 25 17th and 18th. to satisfactory terms and the boy­ Official Publication of the The initial meetings of the cott was cancelled. Seafarers International Union United Union Coordinating Com­ The Unions' United Coordinat­ of North America, mittee discussed matters dealing ing Committee is composed of Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes primarily with Standard Oil nego­ representatives from the following and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO tiations, but future meetings will unions: take up problems in the entire Executive Board SIUNA-affiliated International PAUL HALL, President industry. Union of Petroleum Workers; Oil, CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD The unions representing Stand­ Chemical and Atomic Workers Exec. Vice-Pree. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSET WILLIAMS ard Oil of California employees Local 1-561, Richmond and Sec.-Treas. Vice-President had formed a United Coordinat­ 1-547, El Segundo; Machinists ROBERT MATTHEWS AL TANNER Vice-President Vice-President ing Committee to end traditional Lodge 824; Operating Engineers HERBERT BRAND fragmentation of bargaining with in El Paso and Big Springs, Texas; Director of Organieing and Standard Oil of California and Petroleum Workers Union Local Publications had agreed that its affiliates should 1. in the San Francisco Bay area, Managing Editor Art Editor MIKE POLLACK BERNARD SEAMAN permit other Standard Oil union and Local 9 in Sacramento; Assistant Editor representatives to attend bargain­ Western States Service Station NATHAN SKYER Staff Writers ing sessions as observers. PETER WEILL Employees Union; Pipefitters PBTBR WEISS The SIUNA-IUPW and Mach­ Local 159, Richmond; Sheet ED RUBBNSTEIN inists' Lodge 824 announced plans Metal Workers Local 216 in Ala­ to file unfair labor practice meda and Contra Costa Counties; Pibllshed biweskly at 810 Rhodt Island Avtnie charges against the Company with Boilermakers Locals 317, Rich­ N.E., Washington, 0. C. 20018 by tho Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakes the National Labor Relations mond 351, El Segundo; Richmond and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Avsnio, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. Board. Carpenters Local 642; Interna­ HYaelnth 9-6600. Socond class postage paid at Wasblngton, D. C. At the Los Angeles meeting of tional Brotherhood of Electrical POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 the union coordinating committee Workers Contra Costa County Lo­ cards shocid be sent to Sufarcrs Intsrnatlonal at which the strike vote and boy­ cal 302; Teamsters Locals 315, UnlcB, Atlantic, Golf, LakH and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foirth Avcnio, Brook­ cott action were asked, the com­ Contra Costa County and 986, Los lyn, N.r. 11232. mittee also urged a December 31 Angeles; and Operating Engineers , IT deadline after which Standard Oil Local 12, Los Angeles, Jo/at West Coast Union Committee Pians Action Against Standard Oil •Hir i December 9, 1966 Report of International President by Paul Hall The recent release of C-4 type troopships from the U.S. reserve fleet for conversion to break bulk dry cargo and heavy lift cargo ships comes as a bit of good news both for the maritime industry and for the nation as a whole. Although they are old. World War Il-built tonnage, they will still serve to upgrade the American-flag merchant fleet somewhat and will aid immensely in meeting the demands of the Vietnam sealift. The release of the latest batch of reserve vessels also brings out an­ other interesting fact however. When the Government announced last August that 25 C-4 troopships would be released under the vessel ex­ change program, bids were requested from American operators who wanted to trade in older tonnage to get the C-4s for conversion. Twenty-seven U.S.-flag companies responded, submitting proposals to convert a total of 87 C-4s. Since the cost of converting these vessels is estimated at between $4 million and $5.5 million depending on the type of conversion under­ taken, it is obvious that U.S. operators are willing and even anxious to invest in the upgrading and modernization of their fleets. The SIU and other maritime unions have repeatedly called for a new maritime policy through which the Government would live up to its lawful responsibility of assuring the nation of a merchant marine adequate to its trade and security needs. Such a policy would also as­ sure American-flag operators of a reasonable return on the investment of new capital in the industry. A firm policy is needed, one that would end the vacillation and drift which has characterized U.S. maritime policy in the past. Strict ad­ herence to the intent of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and of the 50-50 and Cargo Preference laws is essential. Fulfillment by the Government of its obligations to maritime under U.S. law would provide a healthy atmosphere in which the industry could once again prosper and grow. * m * The recent action of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization in approving U.S. recommendations for more stringent safety regulations applying to passenger vessels is an encouraging development in the campaign supported by the SIU and other maritime unions to stiffen the laws regulating such vessels. The need for more stringent safety regulations was made over­ whelmingly clear by the disastrous fires at sea that claimed the Lakonia, Yarmouth Castle and Viking Princess—all old, foreign flag passenger vessels—at a cost of almost 200 lives, many of them American. None of these ships could have met U.S. safety standards, but since they flew the flags of foreign nations they could call, if they wished, at U.S. ports to take aboard American passengers. Under prodding by various interested groups in the United States, including American maritime labor. Congress acted to bar such vessels from picking up passengers in U.S. ports unless they met U.S. safety standards. With these new safety standards in effect worldwide, perhaps we can look forward to a day when there will be no more floating firetraps on the high seas. Steel Designer Severely Damaged in Manila Mishap; No Seafarers Hurt MANILA—No Seafarers were injured in a recent collision in Manila harbor in which the SIU-manned Steel Designer suffered extensive damage. ^ The Designer was leaving Ma­ In a letter to the LOG, Sea­ nila on a voyage to Saigon late farer Bob Clarke, who witnessed on the morning of October 26, the collision from the Designer's Clarke said, when she was in­ deck, described the incident. volved in the collision with a vessel identified as the Brookville. The Designer was rammed on the starboard side, opening a gash in the Number 2 Hold from the deck to well below the waterline. Although the Designer took on quite a bit of water in the Number 2 Hold, the vessel remained under control and was in no danger of sinking. According to Seafarer Clarke, "We took on water but were very lucky that it was not in Number 3 Hold. Everyone said the ship might have sunk if it were." Cargo was discharged from the Number 2 Hold and temporary repairs were made at Manila. The ship was then slated to proceed to Hong Kong for permanent re­ pairs. Clarke commented that the Designer crew has been on arti­ Photo submitted to LOG by cles for about three months now crewmembers Bob Clarke and and with the collision and neces­ Stanley Cieslak shows the exten­ sary time out for repairs it looks sive damage suffered by Steel like the voyage will take about Designer in Manila collision. The five-and-a-half months to com­ man in picture was not identified. plete. �December ^9, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three "7 SlU Welfare, Vacation Plans Pay $75 Million In Benefits Maritime Legislation to Be Discussed MTD Caiis Legisiative Conference For Dec. 20 in Nations Capitai NEW YORK—SIU members and their dependents have col­ lected a total of over $75.2 million in welfare and vacation benefits since the inception of the Seafarers Welfare and Vacation Plans. The $75.2 million total was WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department will sponsor a special legis­ transfusions, as well as surgical reached at the end of October, and maternity benefits. lative conference at the Statler-Hilton Hotel here on Tuesday, December 20th, it was announced 1966. The $75,296,974.93 sum paid today by Paul HaU, president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, and Teddy Gleason, Since 1950, when the plan out in benefits under Welfare and president of the International ^ They added that they expected and prestige only by having the was organized, over $30 mi Vacation Plans since 1950 does Longshoremen's Association the principal attention to be di­ Maritime Administration removed lion has been paid out in hospi not represent the total assistance AFL-CIO and chairman of the rected to the possibility of having from commerce and reestablished tal, death, disability, maternity, which Seafarers and their families MTD Martime Legislative Com the maritime administration re­ as an independent agency. dependent, optical and out-patient received from these plans. The mittee. Meanwhile, Peter M. McOavin, constituted as a completely inde­ benefits. total value of Welfare benefits is executive secretary treasurer of the The Maritime Trades Depart pendent and autonomous federal The SIU Vacation Plan, which considerably higher, since the cost ment consists of 34 intemationa MTD, announced that invitations went into operation in February of scholarship payments, meals, unions representing seven million agency. to attend the conference have been During the last session of Con­ sent to more then 500 representa­ 1952 has provided Seafarers with books, training facilities and medi­ members with 700,000 engaged in gress, Maritime Labor, along with tives of labor, management and more than $44.2 million in bene­ cal examinations for SIU members the maritime trades. various segments of maritime the government, and that arrange­ fits in the past 14 years. and their dependents have not Hall and Gleason said that the been included in the $75 million purpose of the conference will be management, was successful in ments are being made for speakers Pays For Hospital Expenses having the maritime administra­ figure. to provide a forum in which rep- tion excluded from the new De­ from labor and the government, as Since the Union Welfare Plan well as from every segment of the The Seafarers Welfare Plan is presentatives of Maritime Labor, partment of Transportation pro­ was organized, a total of $5.4 mil maritime industry. maintained entirely by employer the Maritime Industry, the Con­ posed by President Johnson. lion has been paid out to SIU contributions, based on man-days McGavin also noted that the gress and the executive branch members and their dependents for worked. conference will signal the start of However, at present the Mari­ agencies of the government can hospital expenses and $1.4 million a greatly expanded program of time Administration remains in The Plan is administered by a express their views regarding the for maternity costs. MTD activity for 1967, including the Department of Commerce, and Board of Trustees consisting of an need for new maritime legislation it is the feeling of Maritime labor, the publication of an enlarged The welfare plan has also paid equal number of Union and em­ during the forthcoming session oi as well as a broad segment of the MTD monthly magazine and out more than $2.5 million in out­ ployer representatives. Congress. industry, that the American Mer­ weekly luncheon meetings as patient benefits and $6.7 million in —/ disability benefits. chant Marine, which has drasti­ well as a monthly seminar, in cally declined since the end of which representatives of labor, In addition, over $7 million in World War II, can be restored to management and the government dependents benefits has been paid its proper position of size, strength will be invited to participate. out since the Welfare Plan was established. Death benefits to the surviv­ ors of departed Seafarers have WASHINGTON—A new right-wing drive to outlaw the union amounted to more than $7.4 mil­ shop in additional states is under way, spurred by conservative lion. gains in a number of legislatures which the National Right to Work Among typical medical serv­ Committee says has put "new The election returns were hard­ ices covered by the Welfare Plan steam" behind its campaign. Three more Seafarers have passed the U.S. Coast Guard exam­ ly dry before the full-time director are hospital expenses, including At a closed door meeting in of the Oklahoma "work" commit­ inations and hav^ been issued their engineer's licenses after attend­ room, board and extras, blood Oklahoma City, top officials of tee was in Washington for strategy ing the training school jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2, L the national "work" organization sessions with the national organ­ <?> met with the leadership of Okla- ization. And the visit was returned of the Marine Engineers Bene­ are 19 years of age or older and homans for Right to Work, an or­ Nov. 22 at the Oklahoma City ficial Association. A total of have 18 months of QMED watch 108 Seafarers have now standing time in the engine depart­ ganization which maintained its board meeting. received engineer's licenses as a ment plus six months' experience full-time headquarters even after result of the joint program. the state rejected a constitutional as wiper or equivalent. R-T-W Strategy The joint SIU-MEBA District The newly-licensed engineers amendment to ban the union shop The state "work" organization 2 upgrading school offers Seafar­ in a 1964 referendum. are sailing or about to sail in engi­ BALTIMORE —The SlU-Insaid it will concentrate on trying ers and Engineers neer's berths aboard AmericanThe "right-to-work" coalition, land Boatmen Union strike to get a constitutional amendment qualified instruc­ flag ships. ranging from conservative, small against three Baltimore tugboat proposal through the legislature, tion in preparing Based on past experience, and companies has entered its ninth businessmen to radical right ex­ but will resort to a petition cam­ for their Third tremist, was making noises also paign to place the issue on a the fact that the SIUNA affiliated week. Assistant E n g iMarine Firemen on the West The two sides have not been in such perennial battlegrounds as referendum ballot if the legisla­ neer, Temporary Coast have started their engineer's face to face since Nov. 16th, when Idaho, New Mexico, Montana ture refuses to act. That's what Third Assistant upgrading program, it is estimated mutual confrontation with a Fed­ and Delaware. And the national happened several years back, re­ Engineer or Orig­ that the SIU will supply between eral mediator lasted just one hour committee publicly identified as sulting in a massive battle between inal Second Engi­ 400 and 500 licensed engineers before the companies walked out targets a group of big industrial a coalition of right-wing groups, neer's licenses in in the coming year. states including California, New Novak on the Union committee. the Chamber of Commerce and either steam or Those SIU men who passed York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Mas­ the Farm Bureau on one hand, According to SIU Vice Presi­ their Coast Guard examinations motor vessel classifications. sachusetts and Missouri. and a coalition of labor, liberals, dent Robert A. Matthews, who is SIU engine department men Negroes and small farmers in op­ coordinating strike action with Indiana Junked R-T-W who have the necessary require­ position. SIU Vice President Earl "Bull" ments and who want to enroll in Indiana is the only northern in­ Shepard, "The union is prepared Despite the fact that union the school can obtain additional dustrial state which ever suc­ to meet anytime, anywhere, on membership in the state is rela­ information and apply for the cumbed to a "right-to-work" law, short notice even, to discuss the tively small, voters rejected the course at any SIU hall or write -1 and that was a short-lived experi­ issues." union shop ban by a margin of directly to SIU headquarters at ment which was repealed early in about 25,000 out of 720,000 votes 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, 1965. Nor does the "work" com­ Demand Tayoff Notice" New York, 11232. The telephone mittee claim a majority in any of cast. The union's major demand , is number is HYacinth 9-6600. the big state legislatures. Idaho Threat Revived Cabrera Schopfer for the companies to provide 24'New right-to-work laws will hour notice before layoff. "We're The Republican sweep in Idaho this week and were licensed as not be passed overnight in these fighting," explained Matthews, SIU Xmas Parties revived the threat of "right-to- Third Assistant Engineers were: states," the committee readily con­ "for conditions to be as good here work" in the legislature and the cedes. But it claims that the elec­ Kuno Schopfer, 50, who has Set for All Ports in Baltimore as they are for our tion returns and the failure of the State AFL-CIO predicts "a big sailed as a junior engineer, pump­ SIU members and their i men working in Philadelphia for 9th Congress to repeal Taft- push" for a union shop ban. A man, FWT and electrician since families are reminded that Curtis Bay." iartley's Section 14(b) have group of supposedly "moderate" oining the SIU in New York nine the traditional Christmas Day With 160 tugboat personnel Toosted "the long-range pros- Republicans in the State Senate years ago. dinners and parties will be idle, no tugboats in the Port of jects" for outlawing what its holds the balance of power. The Raoul Cabrera, 49, who has i held again this year in all Baltimore region are assisting in iropaganda calls "the compulsory state's Republican governor-elect )een a member of the SIU since SIU ports. any docking or undocking proce­ union shop." That's the phrase it has said he would sign a "work" 1953 and shipped out as an oiler, Information regarding the dures, except for SIU-IBU mem­ uses to describe the right of work­ bill if it should pass the legisla­ FWT and engine utility man. time and place of the cele­ bers, who continue to dock and ers and employers to negotiate a ture, but indicated he would not The newly-licensed Second As­ bration can be obtained from undock, without pay, MARAD- union shop agreement. seek its passage. any SIU office. sistant Engineer is: certified military cargo vessels Moving away from the defen­ Idaho voters rejected "right-toStanley Novak, 36, who joined Again this year, SIU repbound for Viet Nam. sive at the congressional as well work" in a 1958 referendum in an the SIU in 1950 and sailed as a I resentatives will visit Seafar­ The three struck tugboat com­ as the legislature level, the "work" election year which saw proposi­ fireman-oiler, watertender. ers in the hospitals to present panies are the Baker-Whiteley committee claims that the election tions to outlaw the union shop de­ i each of them with a $25 cash Seafarers who enroll in the pro­ Towing Co., the Baltimore Tow­ also "paved the way for serious feated by massive margins in Cali­ gram are eligible to apply for any payment and a carton of age and Lighterage Co., and the consideration of federal laws to fornia, Colorado, Ohio and Wash­ of the upgrading courses offered i cigarettes. Curtis Bay Towing Co. restrict compulsory unionism." ington. at the Engineers School if they Right Begins New Campaign For Legisiation Banning Union Shop Sm Inland Boatmen Maintain Firm Stand In Baltimore Strike 3 More Seafarers Licensed As Engineers; Total Now 108 �Page Four ^ World Maritime Nations Okay New Passenger Ship Safety Measares ,0^ ^ World maritime nations meeting in London have approved broad safety measures against risks of fire aboard passenger line and pleasure cruisers, despite total lack of support from a dozen nations on hand from the Soviet bloc. The conference of the Inter­ other safety recommendations as Yugoslavia, Cuba, Czechoslova­ kia, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Algeria, governmental Maritime Consul­ well. Three congressional observers Ghana, India, Kuwait, and the tative Organization, a United were among the 12-man U.S. dele­ United Arab Republic. Nations agency, gave approval to gation headed by William K. Mil­ Greece, Spain and India, each new safety regulations based ler, director of the Office of Mari­ with a number of old ships regis­ largely on proposals pressed for­ time Affairs in the Department of tered under their flags, voted ward by the United States dele­ State. against every safety proposal. gation. The congressmen were Repre­ Representative Garmatz termed The new fire safety measures sentatives Garmatz (D., Md.), this style of voting "a callous and for passenger ships define struc­ chairman of the House Merchant mercenary approach to the pas­ tural, wiring, and fire prevention Marine and Fisheries Committee; senger and cruise ship business." standards on all ships, whether old Clark (D., Pa.) also of the Mer­ The U.S. Congress, he asserted, or new. The convention voted for chant Marine committee; and Paul "would not tolerate such indiffer­ the recommendation that wiring ence to safety at sea." standards also be adopted by Rogers (D., Fla.). The Communist bloc nations However, Garmatz emphasized freighters. Also, the new law provides that that almost prevented passage of that he was "gratified that most all new ships install automatic the new safety measures, urged member nations realize the im­ closures for ventilation systems primarily by the U.S., did so by portance of modernizing their and remote closure devices for abstaining from the vote, on which safety standards. Such actions fire doors. A method of control­ a two-thirds majority was re­ clearly demonstrate their sense of ling fire main pressure outside the quired. An abstention therefore responsibility and their sincere engine room and a special alarm gave weight to the "no" votes. desire to protect innocent passen­ for crew quarters also were rec­ The aligned Communist nations gers from the horror and the were the Soviet Union, Poland, tragedy of a fire at sea." ommended. As a result of these incidents, the 89th Congress passed legisla­ tion barring from U.S. ports any foreign-flag vessels failing to com­ ply with the 1960 provisions of the safety-of-life-at-sea conven­ tion. The Congressional law goes into effect after Nov. 2, 1968. The latest IMCO gathering still must resolve technical aspects of AFL-CIO unions broke all recent yearly records for organiz­ its regulations and is considering ing success in fiscal 1966. For the year ended last June 30, affiliated unions won 3,159 representation elections conducted by the National Labor Re­ lations Board—the highest number in 13 years—and took part in 5,461 elections, also the greatest number for the period. The percentage of wins was 57.8, highest since fiscal 1956. As a result, AFL-CIO unions were certified as bargaining agents for 243,994 workers—the highest such number in seven years. The Soviet Union signed an­ The fiscal 1966 figures were assembled from monthly NLRB other giant shipbuilding order re­ reports by the AFL-CIO Dept. of Organization, which noted that they followed sharp gains in 1965 and 1964 in every cently, this time with Communist category—the number of elections, number won, percentage of Poland, calling for the construc­ elections won, and number of persons covered. In fiscal 1964, tion and delivery of 45 vessels affiliated unions had established a post-merger record for the totalling 554,000 deadweight tons. number of persons newly represented, and compiled the second This contract alone, one of the best score for the number of elections participated in and the largest single peace-time contracts number won, the analysis showed. ever drawn for merchant ship construction, is almost equal to Organizing Department Director William L. Kircher said the all the tonnage that is currently record constituted "a three-year demonstration that AFL-CIO being built by the United States unions are organizing more, and are organizing more effectively." on a commercial basis. It brings to 606 the total num­ ber of ships now on order by the Soviet Union. The contract with Poland will, in just four years, SIU Bosun Renny Retires On Pension add to the Russian fleet twenty dry cargo ships, nine tankers, seven ore carriers, and nine research oceanographic ships. At the present pace of its ship­ building program, Russia may well be able to control freight rates on the high seas as well as to deter­ mine the movement of the major portion of world cargoes. An^CIOOiyammg Gains in 1966 Cott^e 3-Year Saecess Pattern ) Poland To Build 45 Vessels For Soviet Union SlU Pension Benefits increased to $175 Retired Seafarers are now re­ ceiving monthly pension benefits of $175 as a result of recent ac­ tion by the Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees. The increase in monthly pension benefits from $150 to $175 became effective on Oct. 1, 1966. Since the inception of the plan, approximately 1,400 Seafarers have retired on SIU pensions. Since its establishment, the pen­ sion plan has paid out a total of almost $7 million. December 9, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Winston Renny (right) receives his first pension check from New York Port Agent Leon Hall. Brother Renny, who sailed Bosun, was born in British West Indies. He joined Sea­ farers in 1938 in New York City, where he makes his home. The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area An answer to some critics who claim the labor movement is losing its organizing momentum is supplied in the organizing totals of 1966 which show that AFL-CIO unions have broken all recent records for organizing success. Affiliated unions won a greater percentage of National Labor Relations Board elections this past ^ year than they had since 1956. tin, both on SIU pensions, stopped by lately to see some old friends. As a result, nearly a quarter-of-aHayes sailed the deck department million workers won the right of for a solid 22 years. He says the collective bargaining by joining SIU is the best thing that ever the AFL-CIO ranks. came his way, for without his There remain many more areas SIU pension he "just wouldn't for the labor movement to orga­ know what to do." Mutin sailed nize, so this isn't any time to sit steadily in the steward department back and relax. Thousands of for about 20 years until he retired. workers remain exploited. They're Another Seafarer seen around the not compensated for their skills Union lately is Paul Huggjns, who as workers and need the protection sails in the engine department with of a union to stop the unfair treat­ 22 years of experience behind him. ment that they have been forced Recently, Huggins paid off the to accept by unscrupulous em­ Alcoa Trader after returning from ployers. a run to the Persian Gulf. He's New York taking a few weeks off before Just returned from Viet Nam hustling aboard the first ship to off the Express Virginia is An­ come up. tonio Diaz, who'll pass some time Puerto Rico on the beach before taking his After 6 months on the Ellzanext ship. Harry "Happy" Harper, bethport, which made two trips who has been sailing SIU for 27 years, has been about the beach these past few weeks following pay off on the Western Hunter. Boston A number of seasoned SIU men have been by the union hall lately. Thomas Brennan, who last sailed as AB on the R/V Anton Bruun, was congratulated by the Brothers on his marriage that took place in Chile, one of the spots where the Anton Bruun held over. Tom­ my says that marriage is the best contract he ever made. Messman Munroe Hall last shipped on the Norfolk and is now waiting for what he's sure will be a very in­ teresting trip on a research vessel. Munroe is a 25-year SlU-er look­ ing forward to the change of a research expedition. William Stew­ art, who last served as wiper on the Keva Ideal, is waiting for his FFD and he'll be ready to grab the first wiper's job to hit the board. Philadelphia Happy to report that shipping in the Port of Philadelphia has picked up in the last 2 weeks and we're hoping for the momentum to be maintained. Fred Israel, who has been with the SIU for 21 years, just wound up a few relaxing months at home and is ready to go again, either as bosun or AB. C. Szymanski also passed some time at home after his last stint aboard the Lynfield Victory as chief cook. He's registered and ready to go again at any time. Walter Cressman, who sails in the black gang, will stay in port for the holidays before shipping out again. William Sladko enjoyed the summer months at home. He's registered now and is looking for a job as FWT aboard the Henry. Baltimore While shipping has been good for the past two weeks, we're even more optimistic about prospects for the next two. Presently tied up with new crews are the Almar, the Losmar, the Ohio and the Maine. There's no report yet on when these'll crew. But during the past two weeks things were hopping as we paid off 5, signed on 3, and had 3 ships in transit. James H. Hayes and Nick Mu- Harper Diaz to Okinawa, Bob Lasso is back on the island, taking in some of the Puerto Rico sunshine before ship­ ping out again. Julio Ruiz, just off the Alcoa Runner, signed on almost immedi­ ately for another voyage, this one aboard the Falrland. One of our neighboring islands, St. Thomas, was the scene of some supermarket picketing recently by the "Let's Pay Less Committee," echoing those sentiments ex­ pressed by statesiders. The U.S. Congress in 1967 will probably consider a Puerto Rico Statehood bill. Justo Mendez, chairman of the Statehood Repub­ lican Party's executive committee, has predicted that more than 20 Congressmen will sponsor the statehood for Puerto Rio bill. Norfolk Although there have been no payoffs or sign ons during the past period, 10 ships have been in transit. Prescott Spinney, a SIU pen­ sioner, is seen around the hall daily shooting the bull with his fellow Seafarers at the Union cafe­ teria. John Harris, a 19-year SIU man who last shipped in the steward department aboard the Duval, is spending the holiday period with his family and will be ready to ship again shortly afterward. Frank Shackelford's been sail­ ing SIU for the past dozen years and recently had an interesting voyage as steward aboard the Alice Brown, which he paid off after its return from Viet Nam. Frank's registered once more, looking for another steward's job. Another 12-year SIU man, Dal­ las Newsome, was sailing as oiler aboard the Globe Carrier when he had to leave the ship for hospital­ ization. Dallas' buddies are all hoping for his speedy recovery. �"TTF Derember 9, 1966 The Gulf Coast by Lindsay Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area All candidates and issues backed by the Maritime Trades Council of Greater New Orleans and Vicinity, AFL-CIO enjoyed overwhelming success on November 8. Some examples: MTD-endorsed candidate for Congress T. Hale Boggs outpaced his opponent 38,151 to 15,507; MTD-endorsed candidate for New Orleans school board Robert C. Smith polled 3,196 votes more than was required to beat three Douglas is currently registered in group three steward dept. Bean opponents. Constitutional amendments en­ spent quite a bit of time aboard dorsed by MTD also showed the Alcoa Roamer traveling the great strength in the New Orleans bauxite circuit. area, all passing by substantial New Orleans margins. Of particular interest Mickey Doyle, wife of Seafarer was the amendment authorizing John Doyle, was the fashion star the construction of a domed sta­ of the Thanksgiving Dinner at dium in New Orleans to house the the Hall. John and the Mrs. with recently acquired pro football their children were among the team. It passed by over 80,000 many Seafarers sharing Thanks­ votes in New Orleans, represent­ giving Day together at the hall. ing a five to one margin. Also, enjoying the Thanksgiving feast was pensioner Nib Lomsen. Mobile Lornsen has enjoyed the holiday Tommie Jenkins recently spent meals at the hall since his retire­ six months on Bloomfield's Rosment ten years ago. He said every­ woid Victory. Tommie thought it thing was first class. His last ship was the Del Mar on which he sailed as AB. Sam Hurst, another retired Seafarer, shared his day with old friends around the turkey. Hurst was last on the Westchester as deck engineer. Antoine Landry, relaxing with his newspaper in the comfort of one of the hall's lounge chairs, said that he was planning to take it easy for awhile before shipping Swanson Sbriglio out again. His last ship was the a good ship, but wants to see Alcoa Runner. After a bout with what Mobile looks like for awhile. pneumonia, Paul Capo says he's Nine months as oiler on the Al­ looking forward to another ship coa Roamer is enough for Sea­ heading for Buenos Aires. Paul's farer S. L. Gibson. Gibson intends last trip was on the Del Mar, on to vacation with his family at which he sailed as bellboy. Justin Wolff paid off on the Del their home in upstate Alabama. Norte, where he was an AB, to Ira W. Griggers will go into drydock to have a hernia repaired. take a long vacation with his wife Griggers suffered his hernia on his and family. Wolff will be looking last ship the Neva West where he for another Delta liner when he was sailing AB. The Neva West finishes his vacation. had just completed a four and Houston half month trip to Viet Nam. A number of old-timers are Griggers makes his home in Ever­ here on the beach. Sal Sbriglio of green, Alabama. the deck department just signed Shipping prospects for the com­ off the TransErie and has set foot ing month are on the slow down. on land to work out his income The beach is now small, but ship­ taxes, after which he'll ship out ping is low. The Alcoa Roamer is on another run. laid up. W. Kazouniz found his visit to James E. Williams just finished India on the Trans Hartford a trip on the York using his new fascinating. He's now on the AB's ticket for the first time. Wil­ beach taking in some relaxation liams received his new ticket in before looking for a ship on the New Orleans four months ago. Viet Nam run. After a long trip on the Neva Virgil Swanson, who just com­ West Jack Green is taking it easy pleted 14 months on the Transon the beach. Jack held down the hudson, is back home for the holi­ FOWT billet on the Neva West. days and after a little time off He is married and makes his he'll be looking for another grain home in Mobile. James R. (Bean) run. SlU Welfare Plan Clarifies Regulations Governing Private Hospital Care Because of several recent cases involving members' claims for benefits arising out of confinement in private hospitals, the SlU Welfare Plan wishes to clarify the rules governing payment of such benefits. The Welfare Plan regulations state that a Seafarer is to be re­ imbursed from the Seafarers' Welfare Plan for confinements in private hospitals under the following conditions: • If he is not eligible for care at a USPHS facility. • If he required emergency hospitalization and the USPHS, after being duly notified of his confinement, denied liability or is not responsible for the charges. In all cases, a Seafarer must notify the nearest USPHS facility within 48 hours of the beginning of his confinement. • If he received emergency treatment at a hospital which did not involve confinement. Awareness of, and adherence to these regulations will assure that all members will receive both the hospital care and the SlU Welfare Plan coverage to which they are entitled. I vr- SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Bght Additional Seafarer Veterans Added to Growing Pension Roster '•"I Renny Jensen Farrow Cuuningbam Foster Schenk Eight new names were added to the growing list of Seafarers collecting an SIU pension. The new­ comers to the pension ranks include: Winston Renny, Marius Jensen, Joe Farrow, CJiarles Cunning­ ham, Crittenden Foster, Joseph Schenk, Albert Schwab and Leigh Facer. Winston Renny was bom in Engine department. He was bom and his wife, Nora, are residents the British West Indies and re in Austria and resides in Balti­ of Union City, N. J. He was em­ sides in New York City where more with his wife, Mary. Schenk ployed as a bridgeman. he joined the union. An AB, Ren- joined the SIU in Baltimore. His Leigh Facer joined the union ney was shipped as a bosun. His last ship was the BethFlor. in the port of Detroit. He was last vessel was the Warrior. Schwab was employed by the born in Port Hope, Mich., and Marius Jensen was a member of N. Y. Central R. R. and joined lives there with his wife, Mary. the Deck department. He joined An AB, Facer sailed in the the SIU in the port of New York. the union in New York City. Born Born in Weehawken, N. J., he SIU Great Lakes District. in Denmark, he lives in Cumber­ land, Md. Jensen last shipped on the Seamar. by Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes Schwab Facer Joe Farrow sailed as chief cook and chief steward and joined the SIU in the port of Savannah. Bom in Georgia, he lives in Columbus, Ga. His last ship was the Portmar. Charles Cunningham was born in New Orleans and resides in Hmite, La., with his wife, Susie. He joined the union in Mobile and sailed in the Engine depart­ ment under various ratings. His last vessel was the Neva West. Crittenden Foster resides in Pearisburg, Va. and joined the union in the port of New York. A native of Ohio, he shipped in the Deck department as AB. His last ship was the Yorkmar. Joseph Schenk shipped' in the SlU-UIW Stores Was /ii Two Men NLRB R^uvseatatioa Votes The Duluth Board of Trade recently reported that for the first time grain shipments from the twin ports have topped the 200-million bushel mark. The up-grading program is under way once more so we urge all members with 6 months or over in the engine department and 12 months and over in the deck ^ department to contact the nearest ment Co. She laid up Nov. 23rd SIU hall, after layup, to enroll in in Milwaukee. The SlU-affiliated UIW Local the program. 300 recently concluded contract Ed Pierce, the director of the negotiations with its largest plant School of Engineering and Navi­ under contract, the Cinch Manu­ gation, wishes to remind SIU facturing Co. The package is the Great Lakes District men who largest ever to be negotiated be­ plan to attend the school in Toledo tween the Union and Cinch and to have the following material was recently ratified by the mem­ ready when they register: bership. 1. The Coast Guard application Buffalo signed by the master and chief Even in the final weeks of the engineer (the application is avail­ able at any Coast Guard office or shipping season, orders for crews by writing to Ed Pierce directly). are continuing to come in, result­ 2. A letter from the company ing in a very active shipping pic­ ture. verifying time. The winter storage fleet in Buf­ 3. A certified birth certificate. falo will total about 20 ships, so The school will begin at 9 A.M. of course those men who choose on January 4th in Toledo, Ohio, at to stay this far north for the win­ 925 Summit Street. ter months will certainly be pro­ Ken Lund registered in Duluth vided with some work right and shipped out as second cook through the year. on the Joe Morrow. This is the Frankfort 6th vessel of the year for busy Ken. The fight for severance pay due Detroit Ann Arbor No. 5 crewmembers Great Lakes SIU members will continues. The National Railway start collecting benefits from the Adjustment Board has set the next new vacation plan in 1967. The hearing date for January 20. first trustee meeting held in New Just a couple of days after York recently worked out the Thanksgiving, at a time when qualifying rules and regulations. many fellows were already out on The new benefits will be paid by or planning a deer hunting trip, the SIU Great Lakes District Va­ a severe snow and sleet storm cation Fund from contributions showered the area, producing made by the contracted companies scattered power failures and block­ under terms of the 1965-68 collec­ ing carferry traffic to Frankfort. tive bargaining agreements. At a Some schools, homes and busi­ later date, SIU members will be nesses were without heat, but at notified regarding their eligibility least it looks as if those deer will for specific benefits. be safe for another year. BALTIMORE^The SlU-United Industrial Workers has won col­ lective bargaining rights for 180 employees of two companies after recent National Labor Relations Board election victories. Employees of the H. Klaff Co., who provides scrap service to Baltimore area industrial plants, chose the SlU-UIW as bargaining agent over Teamsters Local No. 311 by a vote of 40 to 25. Six ballots were challenged. Employees of the H. Schwartz Leather Co., Inc., of Edgewater, N.J., voted for the SlU-UIW over Leather Workers Union Local No. 27 by a vote of more than 2 to 1; 31 to 12, with 4 votes opposed to any representation. Fifty employ­ Chicago ees will enjoy collective bargain­ ing rights as a result of the elec­ Exceptionally good weather en­ joyed throughout this area for the tion. The H. Klaff Co. election took duration of the season made this a )anner season for shipping. place last May and the SIU United One of the first ships to retire Industrial Workers recently signed a new pact with the com­ or the '66 season was the EM Ford of the Huron Portland Ce­ pany. Alpina Plenty of jobs going begging here this winter season. Even though crews from Huron Port­ land Cement's EM Ford and JB Ford are layed up with us here. There are still plenty of jobs avail­ able. 'i �J- December 9, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Six .)• - f n A T a hearing before the U.S. Coast Guard November 22, SIUNA registered its firm opposition to the proposed establishment of an "apprentice engineer's" rating aboard U.S. fiag ships, which threatens the jobs of American seamen, partic­ ularly that of engine room per­ sonnel. The hearing was held in re­ sponse to SIU demands for an opportunity for all parties con­ cerned to present their positions after the Coast Guard proposed the "apprentice engineer's" rat­ ings as part of a suggested train­ ing program to produce licensed engineers, on the grounds that it would help develop licensed engineers to meet the needs of the Viet Nam crisis. The SIU attacked the appren­ tice engineers plan as a threat to the jobs of American seamen and the jurisdiction of unli­ censed unions. It cited its suc­ cessful joint program with MEBA, District 2 which has produced well over 100 new engineers since it began func­ tioning earlier this year, as well as upgrading approximately 50 CG.rHRiAT TO ^£Nna RKIMSR" RATING licensed engineers in the same period. Under the apprentice engineer's plan, it would take a minimum of two years to pro­ vide engineers. Appearing for the SIU at the hearing were SIUNA President Paul Hall; Vice-President Wil­ liam Jordan, who also heads the SlU-affiliated Marine Firemen's union, and Fred Famen, Secre­ tary-Treasurer of the SIU Great Lakes District. The text of the SIU position as presented by Vice-President Jordan is re­ printed below. At the hearing, Leon Berlage, Secretary-Treasurer of MEBA District 2 pointed to the success of the joint SIU-MEBA District 2 training program and insisted it was the best answer to the problem of the engineers short­ age. The MEBA District 2 posi­ tion as presented by SecretaryTreasurer Berlage appears on the adjoining page. MEBA District 1 initiated the apprentice engineer's proposal, which was supported by the Na­ tional Maritime Union, the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots, and the Steelworkers Union. 'mMi partment on all Americanflag ships. Any tampering initiated and supported the with the present ship person­ apprentice engineer proposal nel structure, as suggested by the apprentice engineer pro­ which represents a clear dan­ posals obviously threatens the ger to the jurisdiction of the security of unlicensed seamen unlicensed unions, and, more in general and unlicensed en­ specifically, poses a direct gine room men in particular." threat to the jobs and security Vice-President Jordan, of the unlicensed seaman, the commenting on the appren­ engine department men in tice engineer plan, said that particular. "the contention of District 1 Although the SIU opposes that licensed engineers would the plan, the NMU has ac­ only do the work of licensed cepted it. Therefore, while engineers and would not the plan threatens the jobs touch the work of unlicensed of all unlicensed seamen, it is men does not square with the a most immediate threat to facts of engine department members of the National life. Experienced engine room Maritime Union because if men know there is an over­ the proposal is approved it lap between the work of li­ would be effective on vessels censed engineers and the un­ under contract to MEBA Dis­ licensed men. , "For one example," Jordan trict 1 whose jurisdiction said, "licensed engineers fre­ covers NMU-manned ships. As SIU President Paul Hall quently do identical work per­ pointed out following the formed by unlicensed junior Coast Guard hearing, "The engineers and other un­ fundarnental issue here is the licensed engine department protection of the jobs and live­ personnel. Nothing can lihoods of the unlicensed change this fact of shipboard members of the engine de­ life." DISTRICT 1SPUTS MEBA ON PROGRAM To meet the shortage of li­ censed engineers arising out of the Viet Nam conflict, MEBA District 2 and the SIU Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict established earlier this year a jointly sponsored training program that has been successfully producing licensed engineers from the ranks of unlicensed engine de­ partment personnel and up­ grading the licenses of engine officers. The program has en­ abled vessels under contract to the two unions to sail with­ out delay. At the Coast Guard hear­ ing Nov. 22 on the proposed plan to place an apprentice engineer aboard all Ameri­ can-flagships as a means of producing more licensed engi­ neers, MEBA District 2 re­ affirmed its conviction that its jointly operated program with the SIU is the best method of meeting the short­ age for all parties concerned. MEBA District 1, however. Text of SIUNA POSITION AGAINST COAST GUARD PROPOSAL Presented by WILLIAM JORDAN, VICE PRESIDENT OF SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA; PRESIDENT OF MARINE FIREMEN'S UNION, SIUNA, AFL-CIO The Marine Firemen and other affiliated unions of the SIUNA represent the unlicensed personnel aboard over 500 American-flag deep sea vessels, including many of those engaged in the Vietnam sealift, and in behalf of these men we are op­ posing the changes which have been requested in 46 CFR, parts 10, 11 and 12, relating to engine room personnel, as set forth in the Coast Guard's proposed rule dated September 6, 1966. These changes, according to the September 6th notice, have been requested by two unions of licensed marine officers, as well as one industry association. It should be noted at this point, however, that while one of the licensed unions requesting the changes is the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, the re­ quest does not represent the views of the entire MEBA mem­ bership but is in fact being strongly opposed by District 2 of the MEBA. In any event, as we understand the proposed changes, they call upon the Coast Guard to ap­ prove: (a) The establishment of a new merchant seaman's entry rating for apprentice engineers. (Part 12, Subpart 12.25) (b) The employment of such apprentice engineers aboard ship, under the supervision of the chief engineer, as part of a two-year apprentice engineer training program to be recog­ nized by the Coast Guard as qualifying time for a license as temporary third assistant engi­ neer. (Part 11, Subpart 11.10) (c) The extension of the twoyear program, when the tempo­ rary licensing program is termi­ nated, to a three-year program to be recognized as qualifying time for a license as a third as­ sistant engineer. (Part 10, Sub­ part 10.10) The SIUNA is strongly op­ posed to all of these requested changes for a number of reasons. First, with respect to the es­ tablishment of an apprentice engineer's classification, as called for in Part 12, Subpart 12.25, it must be recognized that the affiliates of the SIUNA, as well as other unions of unlicensed seamen, have established juris­ dictions under law, as well as collective bargaining agreements governing the employment of unlicensed seamen within these jurisdictions. Certainly, we of the SIUNA would consider any attempt to place any of these apprentice engineers aboard any vessel hav­ ing a collective bargaining agree­ ment with any of our affiliated unions as an attempt to infringe upon our jurisdiction and to vio­ late our contracts, and all of the affiliated unions of the SIUNA which are concerned with this matter have, in fact, notified their respectively contracted shipping companies on all coasts that they would consider any attempt to place such apprentice engineers aboard their con­ tracted vessels as an infringement of their jurisdiction and a viola­ tion of their contractual agree­ ments. Thus it is evident that ap­ proval by the Coast Guard of this new classification of appren­ tice engineer would serve only to foment jurisdictional disputes between the licensed and unli­ censed unions and to precipitate possible tie-ups or delays of American-flag merchant ships at a time when they are critically needed for the Vietnam war emergency. Second, it must be recognized that the largest single source of skilled, reliable and efficient licensed engineers for the Amer­ ican-flag merchant fleet has tra­ ditionally been the pool of un­ licensed engine room personnel coming up through the ranks from wiper through the various Q.M.E.D. ratings. Moreover, it is estimated that there are at least 2,000 skilled unlicensed engine room men available today, with years of experience in Q.M.E.D. ratings, who possess all of the necessary Coast Guard qualifications for an engineer's license, and the unions representing these unli­ censed men have programs for upgrading such qualified men to licensed engineers' ratings within months, rather than the years proposed in the programs of the licensed unions which have re- . quested these changes. To cite a concrete example of what I am talking about, I might point to the marine engineers' training school which is jointly sponsored by the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District and District 2 of the MEBA. This school recognizes the fact that in the past the chief deterrents to the advancement of unlicensed engine room person­ nel to licensed engineers' ratings have been the financial inability of unlicensed men to support their dependents while studying ashore and the fear of these men of losing their vested pension rights in their unlicensed unions. To overcome these two deter­ rents the school has a subsistence payment and pension-transfer program which enables career seamen to come ashore and study for their engineers' licenses without losing either their earn­ ing ability or their pensioii bene­ fits. It seems obvious to us that the programs proposed by the licensed unions, which admit­ tedly would not produce new licensed engineers for at least two years, and thus leaves their effectiveness in meeting the emergency demands of the Viet­ nam crisis open to serious ques­ tion, is really an ill-concealed attempt by these licensed unions to by-pass the pool of skilled un­ licensed engine room personnel already available in the unli­ censed unions and to infiltrate the jurisdictions of unlicensed unions with new non-career sea­ men selected by the licensed unions. The Coast Guard, by approv­ ing these proposals, would be participating with these licensed unions in their plan to ignore the available pool of skilled unli­ censed seamen already in ex­ istence in favor of a program which would delay the creation of new licensed engineers for at least two years and thus dras­ tically reduce the ability of the merchant marine effectively to serve the nation in this time of need. The apprentice engineer's en­ dorsement as indicated in the proposed rule changes, would not authorize the holder to fill any regular rating aboard ship. Essentially, therefore, he would be merely an observer and our past experience with cadet engi­ neers—even with their added benefit of college training—has convinced us that this type of observational procedure results only in the production of li­ censed engineers weak in practi­ cal working knowledge and op­ erational experience. Coast Guard recognition of time spent as an apprentice en­ gineer could therefore lead only to a downgrading of the enviable record of skill, efficiency and safety established by the present corps of marine engineers and cause deterioration in the pro­ ductive quality of the Americanflag fleet while at the same time increasing its costs of operation. 'r ' ..rf. ki �December 9, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Af£R4 Mr. 2 SUPPORTS JOINT TRAINING PROGRAM WITH SlU AS BEST ANSWER TO ENGINEER SHORTAGE MEBA, District 2 and the Subject to the constitutions of Seafarers International Union, the above organizations and to Atlantic and Gulf District rec­ applicable laws, the following ognize the current shortage of shall be the rules of the Joint marine engineers during the Training Program: Vietnam crisis. We also note 1. The requirements for SIU that, in part, one of the reasons member applicants to the school for this shortage is the failure of any significant number of un­ licensed men to obtain marine engineers' licenses. The reason AGREEMENT for this slowness is because of the concern on the part of the unlicensed personnel of the loss shall be the same requirements of their pension credits and lack as the United States Coast of protection of seniority rights Guard's for obtaining original in the event of shipping slow­ licenses. downs. We are agreed that if 2. Seafarers who apply and , these problems are met we will are accepted to become students then be in a better position to in the Engineering School shall encourage a significant number be paid subsistence payments in of upgradings from unlicensed the amount of $110.00 per week to licensed personnel. It is with while in training. It shall be the the hope of assisting in answer­ responsibility of the SIU to meet ing the engineer shortage in the this obligation. They shall also Vietnam crisis as well as at­ be provided with meals and ho­ tempting to establish rules for tel lodging. avoiding such problems in the 3. Instructors in the school future that these two unions shall be provided by and paid have reached the following un­ for by MEBA District 2. derstanding: 4. The location of the school shall be at a place mutually agreeable to both parties. The cost of housing such school shall be pro-rated between the two unions. 5. The period of instruction shall be up to ninety (90) days. 9. A joint Welfare Committee is hereby established for the purpose of guaranteeing contin­ ued welfare benefit coverage during the transition period from unlicensed rating to shipping as a licensed engineer. between DISTRICT 2 MEBA and SIU 6. It shall be the responsibility of the instructor to determine at what point each student is to take the U.S. Coast Guard ex­ amination. 7. MEBA District 2 shall waive its $1,000.00 initiation fee for SIU members who graduate from this Engineering School. This rule shall apply for the duration of the Vietnam crisis, at which time this matter shall be subject to review. 8. Seafarers shall not be re­ quired to drop their SIU mem­ bership and/or seniority classi­ fication within the SIU unless they desire to do so. 10. A joint Pension Commit­ tee is hereby established for the purpose of protecting the pen­ sion credits accrued by unli­ censed seamen. The rules gov­ erning this matter shall be as follows: Upon his first engineer's as­ signment, each graduate shall have the option of notifying District 2 MEBA of his desire to protect his accrued benefits in the SIU Pension Plan. If he exercises such option, the fol­ lowing rules shall be observed; a. Upon collection of pension plan payments from its contrac­ tual employers, MEBA District 2 shall remit to the SIU Pension Plan an amount equal to regular SIU pension payments and shall place the remaining amount into its own plan as a supplemental pension fund for all graduates who ship as engineers. b. Thereafter, upon the mem­ ber's retirement, he shall receive his full SIU pension payments plus that fractional amount which he has accumulated while sailing as a licensed engineer. 11. SIU, A&G men who al­ ready possess licenses and who are not now sailing on them be­ cause of questions relative to their seniority, union member­ ship, loss of pension credits, etc., shall be eligible for the benefits of this program. 12. There is hereby created a Joint Educational Committee between the aforementioned or­ ganizations. This committee's responsibilities shall be the man­ aging of this entire program as outlined above and taking the necessary steps to guarantee its fulfillment. Text of MEBA DIST. 2 POSITION ACAINST COAST GUARD PROPOSAL Presented by LEON W. BERLAGE,. SECRETARY-TREASURER OF DISTRICT 2, MARINE ENGINEERS BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION, AFL-CIO Let me say at the outset that District 2 MEBA is opposed to the proposed changes in 46 CFR Part 10, 11 and 12 relating to engineroom personnel as set forth in the amended rules pro­ posed in the document issued by the US Coast Guard on Septem­ ber 6, 1966. We in District 2 MEBA are sure that you have heard from other sources the problems that would arise if the proposed "ap­ prentice engineer" program is approved. While we acknowl­ edge that there is a shortage of licensed personnel to meet the requirements of the Vietnam sealift, and possibly of future peacetime shipping, we would like to point out that there is a method whereby the shortage of licensed marine engineers can be alleviated without changing the existing rules and without creating the problems that would be occasioned" by the proposed "apprentice engineer" rating. Since February 1966, District 2 MEBA and the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District have been working together in a joint pro­ gram which is doing the job of relieving the shortage of licensed marine engineers by training for licensed qualified men from the SIU who have chosen the sea as their profession. These men have been trained and received their licenses without any change in the existing Coast Guard regula­ tions. Further, our program is financed solely by the industry, with no cost to the Government or the taxpayer. As of today, November 22, 100 unlicensed men have ob­ tained their original licenses after studying at the District 2 MEBA School of Marine Engi­ neering. This is virtually the same number of men who grad­ uated in 1966 from the United States Merchant Marine Acad­ emy at Kings Point, the largest of the Federal and State Mari­ time Colleges. At present, there are 47 men attending the Dis­ trict 2 MEBA school and 71 applicants awaiting entry. From our experience to date, we are convinced that the District 2 School can continue to produce at least 15 to 25 new licenses per month, and probably more. We would like to point out fur­ ther that these newly licensed men are coming out of school right now, when they are needed for the Vietnam sealift. We will not have to wait for two years or longer to see the results of this program. Opponents of the joint Dis­ trict 2-SIU, A & G program have objected to our approach on the ground that the average age of the newly licensed men will be too high. In our view, the average age of the men with new licenses is not too high, and it will continue to go down a's the program progresses. For the record, we would like to note that of the first 100 graduates of the District 2 School the aver­ age age was 41 years, that the average age of the men presently attending the school for new li­ censes is 37 and the average age of the applicants who are wait­ ing to enter the school is 35. From the figures cited above, it should be clear that most of the men who have already ob­ tained their new licenses at the School will be able to sail as li­ censed engineers for at least 10 to 20 years. The men who come up from the unlicensed ranks in the future under our program will also be available for many years to come. The unlicensed unions, by and large, give the entry ratings some training before these men go to sea. After six months of sailing experience, these men are qualified for their first QMED rating as firemen-watertender. Again, the unlicensed unions, by and large, have pro­ grams in which these entry ratings receive training before taking the Coast Guard exami­ nation for their first QMED rat­ ing. After another six months at sea as firemen and watertender, these men are qualified to sit for their endorsement as oiler. Fol­ lowing further training at the union school, these men take the Coast Guard examination and, upon passing, receive the next QMED rating. After an­ other six months of seatime as an oiler, these men are qualified to sit for their original licenses as 3rd assistant engineers. The entire process can take a little over two years under the present regulations. By and large these men are fully qualified to pre­ pare for their licenses. Our ex­ perience at the District 2 School of Marine Engineering shows that these men can be prepared for their original licenses in classroom sessions and field trips in a period ranging from IVi to 3 months, depending upon the individual's ability. Under the upgrading ap­ proach used by District 2 and the SIU, a member of an unli­ censed union can prepare for his original license in a compara­ tively short time while working in the industry. If he fails to ob­ tain his engineer's license, he can still obtain advanced train­ ing for such posts as junior engineer, unlicensed deck engi­ neer and electrician. In summary, the approach used by District 2 and SIU serves all the needs of the in­ dividual, the industry and the unions involved. It is doubtful whether any„ other approach could be equally satisfactory. Our experience proves that licensed engineers, in substantial numbers, can be developed from the ranks of the unlicensed if certain problems of" training, pension credits and initiation fees are resolved. Our program in many respects parallels the very successful program devel­ oped by the Government to train licensed merchant marine offi­ cers in World War II, when men came from the ranks of the li­ censed and trained for licenses. Since so many of the unlicensed unions already have programs for training their members for QMED ratings, however, we suggest that upgrading for offi- cers' licenses should be handled by the unions and the industry, without Government interven­ tion or cost. Under our approach, the in­ dustry enjoys the services of the unlicensed man while he's pre­ paring for his license, as well as after he obtains his license. If he fails to obtain a higher QMED rating anywhere along the line, or to obtain his license, he is still available to the indus­ try. In the proposed "apprentice engineer" program, a man would no longer be available to the industry if he failed his li­ censing exam. Under the program developed by District 2 and the SIU, the man who advances from the ranks to become a licensed engi­ neer is guaranteed to have con­ siderable practical experience in his chosen craft. He will also have had sufficient time in the industry to decide whether he wants to make a career of sailing. Finally, our approach permits the man who wants to make a career in the merchant marine an opportunity to work his way up as high as Chief Engineer, if he has the ability and is willing to obtain the training to do it. Consequently, in all respects, this system satisfies the needs of the individual, the industry and the union. �December 9, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight 5"i Vf Kianksglving at SlU Halls .-•ly M' •X^ •||ILK.4^' fL Among the ports holding a Thanksgiving dinner for the Seafarers, their fami^ lies, and invited guests, was San Francisco. The turkey went fast and the turnout was large. Thanksgiving dinner is a tradi-tional event at SlU Halls in ports around the nation. a m. The families of pumpman John Faircloth and T ed May, oiler, attended dinner in Houston Hall. it.: mm .1*: t- ^ k Tony Denddo (center) and family. Tony was member of Steward dept., now on pension r—.fK- ,iK.- Among guests in Houston hall were Mr. and Mrs. C. King. He is an official of ILA local 1331. (P» • 1^; John Zereis, who sails as bosun, enjoyed dinner with guests. John is an oldtimer with SlU. Seafarer' Harold ArlTnghaus of Deck "mi famllt^^^eafar ^dlepartmeat.and guest enjoyed dinner, ura a»c} W^i^aTOOster .>U Hungry Seafarers and families kept things jumping in the Wilmington Hall. ' v'-i py' Danny Balerio, who sails as a wiper, took his family to enjoy turkey and all the trimmings.. �f,. Page Nine Ha _ ^r—- Among the many families attending dinner in Mew York HalT Sharing a table are Nellie Rios, Anna Accurso, was that of Seafarer F. T. DiCarlo of Steward department, and Tony Barnes who sails in Deck department, Charles Ostasewski of the Deck dept., Danny Ellis, a guest, and Mike Connor of the Engine dept., enjoyed turkey dinner. JefF Davis and John Rondano, who sail in the Engine dept., Teddy Tobiassen of the Engine department came came with guests, Mrs. H.Arlinghouse and Barbara Buchanan, with daughters, Jane Ann, 7, and Lorraine, 9. Seated are Miss H. Haftgidimitriou, Angelo Roulis who sails in Deck dept., C. Tsambis and A. Agapitos of Engine de^ 11 �Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG December 9, 1966 r-: J New National Group Forms To Combat Extremist Threat A new national organization has been formed to combat the "mer­ chants of fear," extremist "hate" groups of the radical right and the radical left. An immediate target of the Institute for American Democracy will be the John Birch Society and the interlocking directorate of extreme right-wing groups in the Birch Society's orbit. A committee of 48 prominent leaders in religion, public affairs, edu­ cation, labor and business is sponsoring the institute. Its chairman is Dr. Franklin H. Littel, president of Iowa Wesleyan College and a Methodist clergyman who served in post-war Germany as a religious adviser to the U.S. high commissioner. * ' Dr. Littel told a Washington news conference that his experience in Germany and elsewhere convinced him that extremists can't be dis­ missed as harmless "kooks." Both the Communists and the radical right leaders "are playing for keeps," he warned, adding that "they are flesh eaters." One of the tasks of the new institute, he said, will be to provide local groups with facts to combat extremists who try to take over parentteacher associations, schools, town councils and library boards and who seek to discredit religious, trade union and civic organizations. He warned that the Birchers and the groups they dominate are en­ gaged in a "lavishly financed effort to sell a predetermined set of fears and prejudices to the American people." In many communities, he noted, "extremists have made life miserable for good citizens—through spying, nocturnal phone calls, economic and social pressure, stonings, even bombings." The institute's chief contribution, he said, will be the "full time, day-in, day-out methodical correction of record, exposure of unworthy tactics and focusing of the national conscience on local harassments in the hope that gradually a greater measure of decency and dignity can be restored to the American political dialogue." Birch Society leaders can be found in key positions in dozens of far right organizations, he said. Some of these groups "sound more shrill than the Birchers and some play in a lower key, but they echo -* versions f the Birch line, and their impact is cumulative." Among the organizations he described as in the Birch 5k)ciety's "orbit" were Let Freedom Ring, the Liberty Lobby, Americans for Constitutional Action, American's Future Christian Crusade, Manion Forum, Dan Smoot Report, National Economic Council, Church League of America and We the People. Dr. Littel said he is a Republican but that the members of the sponsoring committee include persons identified with both political parties and with all major religions. Auto Workers Pres. Walter P. Reuther and Clothing Workers Pres. Jacob S. Potofsky are on the committee, as are Democratic Senators Gale McGee of Wyoming and Frank Moss of Utah, and Republican Sen. Clifford P. Case of New Jersey. Charles R. Baker is the executive director, and the Institute for American Democracy has set up a permanent office at 1330 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washing­ ton, D.C. 20005. The Locomotive Firemen and The longest and possibly the Enginemen have settled a basic most bitter strike to occur in the contract with the nation's rail­ 20th Century, a six-year walkout roads which provides for a 5 per by United Auto Workers Local cent wage increase as well as 833 against the Kohler Co. of other improvements. Sheboygan, Wis., which resulted A union negotiating committee in a dispute that took twelve years is currently working out details, to settle, has finally come to a such as exact contract wording, close. with representatives of each rail Kohler wound up the battle line. having to pay strikers a total of The across-the-board pay raise $4.5 million, $3 million represent­ is retroactive to August 12. Fire­ ing back pay and $1.5 million men, engineers, hostlers and being a restoration of pension hostler helpers also won an im­ rights. The money, which goes to proved vacation plan and correc­ the National Labor Relations tion of several inequities in holi­ Board for distribution to workers, day pay. is the largest amount ever collected * * * by the NLRB in settlement of an The AFL-CIO's International unfair labor practice dispute, or in Union of Operating Engineers will any similar settlement ever nego­ offer on-the-job training for han­ tiated in the history of labor-man­ dling heavy equipment to 80 agement relations. * « * youths in the Job Corps in Tennes­ see. The Union will assist in the The boycott against Sears, Roe­ placement of trainees who com­ buck & Co.'s nationwide stores plete the one-year program. Mem­ has been intensified by locals of bers of Local 917 are to serve as the Retail Clerks in order to dis­ instructors at the training center courage Christmas shopping at the in Cherokee National Forest in retail outlets. The Executive Coun­ Eastern Tennessee. The President cil of the AFL-CIO has stated re­ of the lUOE, Hunter P. Wharton, cently that it was convinced the cited two reasons for his Union's company was engaged in a calcu­ involvement: The first, he said, lated and concerted effort to de­ was its responsibility to help the prive employees of their rights to less fortunate, and the second was union protection. The Council the program's opening of a reser­ called on all union members and voir of potential talent for the their friends to support the boy­ cott. Union. "...And All Through The House..." With people throughout the world pre­ paring to celebrate the Christmas season, we are once again reminded that the nature of seafaring employment denies to Seafarers the opportunity enjoyed by most other workers to observe the holiday among their families and friends. This Christmas, as in the past, most Sea­ farers will be aboard their ships plying the seas of the world or in strange and distant ports. They will have to be content with thoughts of those they hold dear and look ahead in the hopes that they can share to­ gether the warmth of this holiday season another time. But men of the sea accept and adjust to this condition of their employment. On the eve of Christmas, Seafarers aboard ship will prepare to observe the holiday in their own way. They will attempt to capture a meas­ ure of the festive spirit of the day and make the ship as happy a place as possible under the circumstances. They will improvise Christmas decorations to grace the ships' messrooms, as a reminder that even while away at sea. Seafarers retain the spirit of Christmas. On Christmas day they will ex­ change greetings as they partake of holiday fare prepared with special care and feeling. Meanwhile, their Union brothers who are ashore in SIU ports that day will observe the occasion with their families and friends at Christmas dinners which are a traditional event in all SIU Union halls. We join with them in extending to all Union brothers at sea and ashore, and to their families, the very warmest of greetings for A Merry Christmas. Soviets Plan for the Future Possible Soviet domination of the world's sea lanes in the near future came a step closer recently when Russia signed a con­ tract with Poland—a communist satellite, for the construction of 45 vessels totalling 554,000 deadweight tons. This one Soviet order is almost equivalent to the total tonnage being built for the U.S. at this time. While the U.S. fleet continues to deterio­ rate at an ever-increasing rate, the Soviet Union is building merchant ships at breakr neck sp>eed. Even computations of total rel­ ative tonnages are not indicative of the true seriousness of the situation because the So­ viet tonnage increase represents new, mod­ em, fast vessels while the great bulk of America's tonnage is already obsolete and of marginal value in the highly competitive world of commercial shipping. This commercial challenge on the high seas is too serious for the U.S. to continue to ignore much longer. The possibility of Soviet control over worldwide freight rates, which it could exercise with the aid of the huge merchant fleet it is presently building, represents a threat to the economic future of the United States as a trading nation., The U.S. must have a merchant fleet ade­ quate to meet all its commercial and defense needs, as called for in the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. This means a large, fast, mod­ ern fleet flying the American flag and manned by American seamen. Time is growing short for those Government agencies responsible for enforcing the Merchant Marine Act to acknowledge the nation's vital maritime needs and to take action to avoid possible disaster. �December 9, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven V/ Comment On Civil Rights In AFL-CIO 'Federationist' Stronger Labor, Civil Rights Links Soon As Aid to U.S. Social Reform The Pacific Coast by Frank Orozak, West Coast Representative A new contract has just been won by the SIU United Industrial Workers—Pacific District, for SIU-UIW members in the Alaskan port cities of Valdez, Kenai, Petersburg, Homer and Kodiak who are em­ ployed by the North Star Terminal and Stevedoring Co., Amess Terminal Inc., SeaLand, Alaska Steamship, and the City of Kodiak. In addition, the UlW-Pacific District won a 47-2 union repre­ in 1959 as a cook and baker. sentation election at the Mountain Vesagas, who makes his home Village Fish Co., Inc., in the Low­ here, found his visit to the Hall a very pleasant one, during which er Yukon region. he swapped stories with some stillSan Francisco active Seafarers. Shipping here is very good, with H. Alexanderian has just signed many slots available for AB's Oil­ on the Columbia Victory as night ers, FWT's, electricians, cooks, cook and baker. and bakers. Wilmington Paying off for the past period Wilmington shipping looks very were the Rachel V, Alice Brown, good for the next couple of weeks Ridgefield Victory, Jefferson City and we've got plenty of jobs for Victory, Burbank Victory, Colum­ rated men in all depar'ments. bia Victory, Linfield Victory, During the past few weeks, the Young America, Cosmos Trader, Citadel Victory paid off and signed and Longview Victory. on, the Transyork paid off, and the Crews signed aboard the Mai­ den Victory, Northwestern Vic­ tory, Ridgefield Victory, Burbank Victory, Linfiield Victory, Young America, Cosmos Trader, and the Longview Victory. Ships in transit were the Calmar, Penn Challenger, Trenton, and Marymar. Visiting the SIU Hall recently was oldtimer G. J. Vesagas, a SIU pensioner whose last ship was Vesagas Alexanderian The labor and civil rights movements should strengthen their natural alliance in pursuit of social and economic programs that will benefit all Americans. This was the basic argument put forward by contributors to the November issue of the AFL-CIO Federationist. The theme of the 32-page edition was "Equal described the close working alli­ He urged a Negro-labor-liberal co­ Rights: To Realize the Promise." ance between civil rights groups alition to achieve progress. The and labor in winning rights legis­ alternative, he warned, is social The unemployed and lower- lation and on labor issues. He chaos. income Negroes and whites all spelled out in detail labor's policy • Nathaniel Goldfinger, direc­ would benefit if unions and civil and program for eliminating the tor of the AFL-CIO Dept. of Re­ rights groups united to fight for discrimination remaining in un­ search, wrote on "Negroes and full employment, adequate train­ ions. Jobs" and analyzed the factors be­ ing and more and better schools hind the high unemployment rates • The Workers Defense League and housing, the writers agreed. of New York City explained how of Negro adults and Negro teen­ Professor Ray Marshall of the it organized information on ap­ agers. University of Texas declared that prenticeship opportunities and • Walter G. Davis, newly-ap­ if the labor and civil rights move­ worked closely with unions in pointed director of the AFL-CIO ments united behind common ob­ jectives, they could become a pow­ placing Negro youths seeking to Dept. of Education, discussed the erful force for the national good. learn a trade. whole range of government proDivided, he warned, they would • Whitney Young, Executive prams in his article, "Making strengthen their common adver­ Director of the National Urban Equal Rights Laws Work." saries. League, detailed the wide range of • Roy Wilkins, executive di­ Bayard Rustin, a leading civil NUL programs aimed at opening rector of the National Association rights strategist, wrote that the the doors of opportunity to mi­ for the Advancement of Colored civil rights movement is at a cross­ norities. People, wrote on "The NAACP roads. He said the movement and the New Strategy" aimed at • Rustin, who is executive di­ must ally itself with labor and lib­ the economic improvement of all rector of the A. Philip Randolph erals to fight for the Freedom lower income groups, Negro and Institute, posed the choice facing Budget or else be led by the appeal of "black power" into strife and a "Civil Rights at the Crossroads." white. racial nightmare. Other articles in the magazine dealt with the moral basis of civil riehts. the roles of organized labor and civil rights groups in expand­ Atlantic, Gulf & Inland Waters District ing opportunities and making civil From November 18 to December 1, 1966 rights laws work more effectively. AFL-CIO President George DECK DEPARTMENT Meany, in an editorial on "Labor's REGISTERED on BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Commitment" stated labor's po­ All Groups All Groups All Groups sition: Class B Class C Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A Port 4 0 25 1 1 2 "The AFL-CIO is firmly deter­ Boston 1 72 253 57 21 45 27 58 mined to achieve full equality in New York 15 24 11 3 5 21 8 Philadelphia America in all fields—education, 23 108 19 16 5 27 20 Baltimore employment, accommodations, Norfolk 14 4 4 26 1 9 6 9 1 10 7 5 6 3 housing and justice." Jacksonville 0 3 3 11 8 5 6 Tampa Meany also deplored the so- Mobile 95 20 5 13 5 3 26 78 170 0 19 11 25 45 called white backlash. He blamed New Orleans 99 13 159 37 20 23 43 Houston it on demagogues exploiting un­ 1 14 21 4 12 7 8 Wilmington reasonable fears stimulated by San Francisco .... 1 56 56 56 43 42 18 cries of "black power." He said Seattle 2 43 14 18 11 14 12 labor opposes both black suprem­ Totals 342 162 980 246 160 306 159 acy and white supremacy and be­ lieves America has only one clash ENGINE DEPARTMENT —citizen—"the highest and most REGISTERED on BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED meaningful title in a democracy." AH Groups All Groups All Groups These were the main points Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B made by the authors: 2 11 0 0 1 4 1 Boston 149 183 27 30 32 27 45 • A. Philip Randolph, discuss­ New York 17 2 4 10 8 17 9 ing "The Moral Basis of Civil Philadelphia 76 41 13 6 17 19 18 Baltimore 7 Rights," makes the point that all Norfolk 15 3 6 1 1 2 7 6 6 2 1 5 5 men are brothers and so entitled Jacksonville 1 8 3 3 7 3 2 Tampa to equal treatment. 18 48 4 2 16 14 12 Mobile 67 84 19 12 5 32 35 Randolph, president of the New Orleans 102 146 22 10 5 28 27 Houston Sleeping Car Porters and an AFL- Wilmington 0 9 8 3 4 4 6 0 33 41 19 41 30 25 CIO vice president, criticized San Francisco .... 2 8 9 30 8 7 2 "black power" as a slogan that Seattle 398 644 143 158 143 211 164 cannot solve social and economic Totals problems. He urged cooperation STEWARD DEPARTMENT between labor and civil rights REGISTERED on BEACH TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED groups in support of the Freedom AH Groups All Groups All Groups Budget and the goal of full em­ Class A Class B Port Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B ployment. 4 13 DISPATCHERS REPORT • Dr. Marshall traced "The Roots of the Negro-Union Alli­ ance." He proposed a variety of approaches through which dis­ crimination might be reduced and opportunities expanded through cooperative action by la­ bor and civil rights groups. • Donald Slaiman, director of the AFL-CIO Civil Rights Dept., Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals 4 37 14 18 5 5 3 7 41 39 9 24 19 225 2 13 3 14 11 4 2 6 21 18 3 9 6 114 0 34 5 20 3 4 5 3 15 21 2 20 17 149 0 9 7 8 3 1 2 2 17 9 3 58 7 126 1 30 2 5 2 7 0 2 5 3 7 58 14 136 65 15 66 14 7 7 57 128 91 19 30 17 529 25 5 35 22 6 2 8 65 60 0 0 0 232 Beloit Victory paid off coastwise and signed on intercoastal. This year's SIU Thanksgiving dinner was held at the Twin Wheels Restaurant in Long Beach, where SIU members attended in large numbers along with their families to participate in the holi­ day celebration. Guy Wbitehurst, who sailed SIU for many years before retiring on pension, has decided to spend Christmas holidays in Acapuico, Mexico. Seattle Northwest shipping is also booming, with SIU members hav­ ing choices of ships and runs. All indications point to a continued boom, so if any of you East and Gulf Coasters are interested in immediate shipping you should consider hustling out to Seattle. The Puget Sound Maritime Port Council has officially opposed the Apprentice Engineering Program as proposed by the U.S. Coast Guard and sent telegrams of pro­ test to various government officials as well as to Vice Admiral C. P. Murphy. The Maritime Port Council of Portland & Vicinity has similarly opposed the program and sent wires to government officials, as well as to the U.S. Coast Guard commander. Payoffs this last period were the Lynn Victory, Santa Emilia, Over­ seas Rose, Beaver Victory, and the Longview Victory. Sign ons included the Columbia and the Oceanic Wave, while ships in transit included the Anchorage, Penmar, Seattle, and Walter Rice. George H. Bryan, who has been a SIU member for a solid quarterof-a-century, recently piled off the Overseas Rose and immediately took a chief steward's spot on the Longview Victory. After a little hunting outing, M. Dembrovrski is ready to go again. He last shipped on t!.e Transnortbem as steward and has been a member of the Union for over 20 years. John Reed just completed a long trip on the Vantage Progress. �Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG December 9, 1966 MONEY DUE Isthmian Steamship Co. is holding checks for unclaimed wages for the crewmembers of the Margarett Brown listed below. The checks may be claimed by writing the Paymaster, c/o Isthmian Steamship Co., 26 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Please indicate your Social Security number, and the address where you would like your check sent. Name Walter Brown Egan D. Christiansen Jay C. Cohen James Crandall Will Daniels James Johnson Walter McMillion Robert J. Manthei John Nouwen Charles Paiford George E. Paulson Joe Petrone Ronald Sutton t' • ..1.1 I Milton C. Hahrat, 54: Brother Habrat died of a heart attack in a San Francisco hotel recently. A member of the union since 1947, he was born in Pittsburgh, and lived there with his family. He joined the union I in New York City. He shipped in the Engine Department .as a fireman-oilerwater tender. He was a veteran of the Army. Jack Caudle, 63, Capt. Caudle died on Aug. 21 in Tidelands Hospital, Harris County, Texas, from a hemor­ rhage. A tugboat • captain, he joined the SIU in the port of Houston, where he lived with his wife, Marie. Born in Texas, Capt. Caudle was an em­ ployee of the G and H Towing Co. Burial was in San Jacinto Memo­ rial Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Archie Lee Sawyer, 39: A heart attack caused the death of Broth­ er Sawyer. He died in Albemarle Hospital, Cam­ den, N.C. Sawyer was employed at the Old Domin­ ion Ship Yard in Camden, where he made his home with his wife and five children. He was born in Columbia, N.C. I•rf Amount $34.91 189.29 185.56 199.75 194.32 25.28 14.68 21.49 27.52 185.56 208.70 7.58 205.45 Rating Chief Cook Bosun Oiler Oiler Third Cook Cook/Baker F.W.T. OS. F.W.T. A.B. UT/MM A.B. UT/MM John W. Picou, 58: Heart dis­ ease claimed the life of Brother - • Picou. He shipped out of New Or­ leans in the stew­ ard dept. He died in USPHS Hospi­ tal, New Orleans. He lived with his family in the town of Metairie, La. s He was born at Head Island, La. He joined the union in 1941, in New Orleans. —— Edward Sawicki, 23: Brother Sawicki died on Aug. 29, after an automobile ac­ cident, in West Jersey Hospital, Camden, N.J. He • was a member of the SIU United Industrial Work­ ers and employed by the Hussmann Refrigerator Co. Born in Woodbury, N.J., he lived in Blenheim, N.J. and joined the union in Philadelphia. He is sur­ vived by his mother, Mrs. Mar­ guerite Sawicki. George F. Blackmore, 70: Brother Blackmore died as the result of an acci­ dental drowning in Chelsea Creek, Chelsea, Mass. Born in Massa­ chusetts, he re­ sided in the town of Everett, Mass. A World War I Navy veteran, he sailed in the deck department, as an AB. He joined the Union in 1945, in the Port of Boston. Crew members aboard the Andrew Jackson (Waterman) celebrated a real American style Thanks­ giving while in the Viet Nam war zone, thanks to the fine work of the Steward department. Ship delegate L. A. Mhchell asked the Log to print part of the menu that was served aboard the S.S. Andrew Jackson on ThanksgivMeeting chairman Frank Russo ran reports. According to P. Hen­ ing Day in the port of Canrn aboard the Del Santos (Delta) re­ dricks, meeting secretary, the Ranh Bay, Viet Nam, "to show ports that a new steward department was extended the other fellows around what ship's delegate, a vote of thanks by the crew. kind of lunch their friends hac W. H, Newsom, Some disputed overtime, Hen­ while they were in the war zone." was elected by ac­ dricks writes, but the trip is a Brother Mitchell, clamation. A new smooth one. who serves as bunch of keys has Chief Cook, re­ been made up ports that he. A vote of thanks was extended and given to the Chief H. Ride steward depart­ to the steward department on the way, and the rest Floridian (South ment to lock up Russo of the Steward crew quarters and Atlantic and Car­ department were messrooms. A resolution was also ibbean) for their I given a vote of passed to cut the noise in the fine job, Tony u II thanks by the messroom during the meal hour. ) Aronlca, meeting members The steward department. Brother chairman, reports. and officers for the fine meal. The Russo reports "is doing a fine job. According to F. Thanksgiving.Day dinner included \ Alvarez, meeting such appetizers as shrimp and oys­ secretary, everySeafarers on the Steel Architect ter cocktail, a choice of four main thing is running courses, including roast young tom (Isthmian) want American cur­ smoothly and there are no beefs rency instead of turkey, with giblet gravy, shrimp travelers checks reported by department delegates. dressing and cranberry sauce, and in foreign ports, The Chief Mate will see that the baked smoked Virginia ham with William MacAr­ galley screen is fixed, Alvarez re­ pineapple sauce. Candied sweet tbur, meeting ports. H. Miranda replaced Nick yams, of course, were included in chairman, writes Sabin as ship's delegate after the the wide choice of vegetables. as crewmembers latter resigned. Sabin was extended Among dessert choices were have had some a vote of thanks for his fine job. pumpkin pie, mince meat pie and trouble cashing —— fruit cake. their checks. Jon Two crewmembers on the MacArtbur Maslow, meeting Globe Explorer (Maritime Over­ secretary, reports that the Union seas) were hit by Crewmembers on the Ridgefield has heen contacted regarding the illness and acci­ Victory (Columbia) will have some need for another ice cube ma­ dents recently. protection from chine. The one on hand does not Meeting Chair­ hot climates with produce enough ice for three man C. S. Jacks the building of an meals. Ship's Delegate James reports. Ray Asawning in the aft Santiago reported that the ship's said was hospital­ section of the treasury contains $104.25. ized in Karachi ship. Meeting after an accident Chairman Roy The Jefferson City Victory and pneumonia Pierce writes. The sidelined MaxweU materials should (Victory Carriers) will have to get • along without a McPbaii in Aden. Co-operation arrive shortly. R. Pierce bosun for awhile, was excellent, F. J. Comndly, Pierce said, and since he was meeting clerk reports. The chief Seafarers will begin work. A hospitalized in cook and night baker gave a vote unanimous vote of thanks was Subic Bay. Two of thanks to the crew for their given to the steward department. V other members of fine co-operation and Seafarers in The payoff is scheduled for San the crew were also retutrn gave a vote of thanks to Francisco. hospitalized, E. the Steward department for a job Morris, meeting well done. Meeting Chairman chairman, writes. David Eby reports that there was "Lots of oldtimers and an un­ Clarke Meeting Secre­ some disputed overtime but no usually good Steward department make up the crew tary J. Calvert reports a total of beefs. of the Coe Vic- $7.50 in the ship's fund. The ship —— toiy, bound from will be paying off in San Francisco. Everything is running smooth­ —^— the Eastern Sea­ ly on the Transglobe (Hudson) as board to Japan Seafarers on the Platte (Orien­ the ship completes and Viet Nam," tal Exporters) have plenty of good its Viet Nam run, F. Caspar, meet­ reading matter on E. W. Pierce, ing chairman re­ hand and in good meeting chair­ ports. The fine order thanks to man, reports. Red ^ chow is one reathe efforts of the Dean, ship's del­ son things are wife of the Chief egate, reports $28 running well with no major beefs, Engineer, who in the fund. The Caspar writes. Maxie Katzoff has ^ sailed as ship's liSeafarers extend­ been unanimously elected ship's ^ brarian. A vote of ed their thanks to E. Pierce treasurer, R. Ferebee, meeting < thanks was exSIU headquarters secretary reported. His first job is „ tended by crew- lor the overtime sheets and com­ Corcoran members to Mrs. munications. Meeting Secretary to take charge of the receipt for a ship's fund of $26.55, kept in Mary E. Booker for her efforts. A. Stephen reports logs and the captain's safe. Meeting Chairman J. W. Corco- mail are coming in regularly. <I> <I> CM... ABOUTJ VkA/OW- T VEMf GBrrmGABHORE'l lOHCEUAO jVWATDIO SlOe dog AMD A SHORE-SID^ YOU DOf GETTLING VOWM^ JOS... / i i I DREAMED ABOUT eoine TO SEA .. - �[December 9, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Legislator Exposes Maritime Plight Unionists Have Role In Political Action To The Editor: To The Editor: I think Representative High Lt Carey should be applauded for exposing the deficiencies in the U.S. merchant marine brought about by years of official neglect on the part of U.S. Government administrators. I hope the resolution he \viil introduce in the next session of Congress calling for a national conference on a modern mer­ chant marine is a success. The idea of including representatives of maritime labor is a sound one, I think. Chet Alexander ^ I couldn't agree more with the AFL-CIO Executive Council declaring that the accomplish­ ments of the 89th Congress must be both protected and broadened. I am sure that all my fellow unionists feel the same way. 1 think every member of the AFL-CIO should do all he can to further this aim. I myself am a member of a local political organization. Naturally, every­ one can't become as involved as I am in politics, but 1 do think that we should all write our Congressmen, telling them how we feel about basic issues. Julius Wylc New Safety Law Is Long Overdue To The Editor: Pharmacist Mate School Praised I read SIU vice president Bull Shepard's column with great in­ terest. To tell the truth, I was unaware of the new safety law. r think it's a major step as it provides that U.S,-owned run­ away vessels will have to come up to U.S. maritime safety standards. I think that it's about time our government took this step. I hope this is just the beginning of the government's setting and enforcing maritime safety standards. Rudolf Tollefson To The Editor: I think that the starting of the new Pharmacist Mate Training School for SIU staff officers is a great idea. It will provide the men of some SlU-manned ships with good medical protection, which they haven't had since the end of WW 11. I hope the day will come when all Sea­ farers can have this kind of medical protection while at sea. Jack Storey LETTERS To The Editor Log 'Ports' Feature Stirs Memories To The Editor: I docked at Port Swettenham about three years ago and both­ ered to visit the main city near­ by, Kuala Lumpur. Your photo­ graphic story on Kuala Lumpur brought back to my memory that visit which was so interest­ ing. You're right. There are three ways to get from the port to Kuala Lumpur, by taxi, bus, or rail. The taxi cost is sky high and a waste. The bus is maybe one-tenth or less the cost of taxi but ten times as dangerous. The drivers are so careless on the narrow winding roads 1 nearly got seasick on land! Best bet is rail. Takes slightly longer, is a few cents cheaper, but worth your life in safety! Chas. Hurik Urges Support of Kingsport Fund To The Editor: I've been following news stories on the Kingsport Press Strike in Tennessee. These men on strike for 2'A years de.serve support from the whole labor movement. I admire their cour­ age and strength. The Kingsport Press Strikers Christmas Fund is a good idea and a fine way for the labor movement to show its appreciation. Johnny Thomas! To The Editor; New York City's air pollu­ tion problem recently made great headlines in all the papers. Due to what they call "atmos­ pheric inversion," the pollution that is "normal" or safe collect­ ed up to a deadly point instead of being blown away by the wind. No individual then in New York, as I was, will forget the thickening of the air, the wateiy eyes, and the dry, dirty feeling in the throat. You kind of walked around wondering how bad it could get, while fearful of whether or not you could survive it. U reminded me of a catastro­ phe in Donora, Pa., some years ago when 300 people died from industrial fumes that collected due to "atmospheric, inversion." Imagine the same thing striking New York! The death toll could be staggering. It's time for corporations and industries to improve their op­ erations .so as not to infect the air with poisons. After all, how criminal can you get? Do they save money and make higher profits this way? Paul Corem S/ff Bosun Almost Swept Overboord When Heavy Seas Swamp Deck ever, su.stain injuries which hospitalized him. According to erewmcmber•— On his way down, according William Cameron, the mishap to Cameron, he passed the chief occurred on a beautiful day, officer and told him that the bosun with a moderate sea and wind. was almost knocked overboard. The deck was dry enough to be "Since he was going so fast, it painted, and .some of the deck­ hands were working aft of the seems that the only thing the mate heard were the words 'bosun' and midship house, while some were 'overboard.' He turned pale as a working up forward in the paint ghost, it was said later, and almost locker. Bosun Elderman was go­ fainted." Both men reached the ing forward to get two cans of main deck and found Billy Elderpaint from the paint locker, when man, "wet as a rat" and bleeding a sea hit the port bow, then cov­ from a gash in the face. Had the ered the entire deck. Elderman gash been sustained a half-inch grabbed the closest thing to him, a to the left or right, it would have No. 4 wing tank top. cost the Bosun an eye. He was Man Overboard? helped to the hospital on the next deck, where the chief officer gave As the sea hit him, he was be­ ing watched from the bridge by an A.B. "It happened so fast," said Cameron, "that when the sea hit Elderman, the A.B. thought for sure that Elderman was over the side, since he could not see anything but water rolling off the deck. A split-second later he grabbed a life ring to throw into Constance Finnerfy, born No­ the water, but meanwhile he kept vember I, 1966. to the Robert F. an eye on the deck below, still Finnertys. Bedford, Ohio. looking for Elderman. Sure enough, he saw him on the deck, ^ Richard Brewer, born June 3, but his legs were through the rails 1966, to the Jack Brewers, New and he was bear-hugging the stan­ Orleans, La. chion. The sailor on the bridge made a mad dash below to give him a hand." Michael Schlau, Jr., born Octo­ ber II, 1966, to the Leonard A. Schlaus, Jr., Buffalo, New York. ' him first aid. Later, when things calmed down, he was asked what hurt him, and he replied "My arm, my back, my leg, my head, my knee and my shoulder." Someone stopped him, saying. "In other words, you hurt all over." Cor­ rect, Elderman replied. He was put ashore when the National Defender reached Ma­ dras, remaining in the hospital for a week. He later joined the ship when it sailed for the States. At the payoff, Elderman said he would enter a hospital for a complete check-up and stay on the beach for a while to recuper­ ate. SIU ARRIVALS Log Feature Recalls OU Days Of Sailing Barks „ Orlando Hector, Jr., born Octo­ ber 13. 1966. to the Orlando H. Lopez's, Levittown, P. R. — Bobbie Ann DePlnto, born November 9. 1966, to the Pasquale DePintos. Brooklyn, New York ... —^— Tma Louise Huval, born Sep­ tember I, 1966, to the Reeves Huvals, Breaux Bridge, La. . Terri Renee Shaneyfelt, born September 7. 1966, to the Gary N. Shaneyfelts, Mobile, Ala. Jennifer Wadsworth, born No­ vember 14, 1966, to the Charles Wadsworths, Milton, Fla. ^ Ettie Germaine Gibson, born October 27, 1966, to the Isiah A. Gibsons, Silsbee, Texas. Neil Lindeman, born November 7, 1966. to the Larry A. Lindemans. Manistoe, Mich. i The Log's October 14 picture story on Santos, Brazil, brought Tad Aron Swackhammer, born Jeffrey Leiand Bryant, born Oc­ back many memories to Captain September 10, 1966, to the Ed­ tober 29, 1966, to the Lloyd Br>'R. J. Peterson, who first encoun­ tered Brazil's most active coffee ward Swackhammers, Houston, ants. Mobile, Ala. Texas. exporting port back in 1913, when he served as boatswain on the Melissa Ottelin, born July IS, ^ Teresa Ann Remy, born August .sailing barque Dovenby. 1966, to the Charles J. Ottelins, 15, 1966, to the Robert J. Remeys. Cleveland, Ohio. Relating his adventures as a Castalia, Ohio. young man in a letter to the Log, Captain Peterson began "We SalVdor Rueda, born October Marilyn Lee Eckley, born Octo­ sailed from Sheernes, London, 20, 1966. to the Juan Salvador ber 10, 1966, to the Robert G. with a load of cement and made Ruedas, Yauco. P. R. Eckleys, Philipsbiirg, Pa. a passage of 50 days, under a captain who paced the poop on Gordon Stecker, born October Paul LaBorde, born September his stiff legs. He, when once the 20, 1966. to the Vaughn E. Steckmate of a ship, had been knocked 16, 1966, to the Paul LaBordes, ers. Dearborn Heights, Mich. New Orleans, La. down by a graybeard off the Horn, and had both legs broken. —— Joyce Brown, born November "Many is the sailor that the Whit Steven Williams, born Oc­ yellow jacket killed in Santos," 17, 1966, to the Rafael Browns, tober 28. 1966. to the Herbert Ponce. P. R. said Captain Peterson, recalling Williams, Swan Quarter, N. C. the not-so-good old days when yel­ low fever decimated the popula­ tions of warm countries. For that I Editor, rea.son, the captain continued, I SEAFARERS LOG, "before my time, it was hard to I I get men for ships going to Santos. I 675 Fourth Ave., ' . . , I 1 could tell why when 1 saw a few |Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I dead .ships outside the harbor." 1 Lwould like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-please put my i Then Captain Peterson recalled ' name on your mailing list. (PfinHnformathn) I the sailing ships and the blue water I I sailors he encountered in Santos: I NAME I "Urania, a big barque, was there I I , with a youthful crew that had a B STREET ADDRE^ band in the focsle and played I .STATE....;.., ZIP music late, beating the big drum I subscriber and have a change to keep the captain awake. GwyI give your former address below: dor Ca.stle was there too, a queer I barque, with a crew that, in the I focsle. spoke Welsh proudly, say­ L -rrw I CmT e.kee^en. STATE ZIP,,, I ing 'We are the ancient Britons.' " <1> <I> <1> <I> 1 Aids U,S, Through VietSealift To The Editor: The Vietnam conflict in which this nation is involved deserves the attention of every Seafarer. I saw action in World War II and regret that I'm too old now to enlist. There is ^mething I can do. though, and that is to participate in the Vietnam Sealift which brings vital supplies to our soldiers stationed there. Editor's Note: Contributions to the kingsport Press Strikers Christmas Fund may be sent to; Union Label and Services fTrade Dept., AFL-CIO Room 1402 AFL-CIO BIdg.; 815 16th iSb. N:W„ Washington, DC. 120006. » Air Pollution Remedy Needed Page Thirteen 4r ^ g# • •'.I a �SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen TOUR FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safetruardinK the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adn^nistered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shali equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halis. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Eari Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. December 9, 1966 * SanFrancisco Jan. Seattle Jan. New York ..Jan. Philadelphia Jan. Baltimore . .Jan. Detroit . .. .Jan. Houston . . .Jan. 18—2:00 p.m. 20—2:00 p.m. 3—2:30p.m. 3- •2:30 p.m. 4- '2:30 p.m. 13- 2:30 p.m. 9—2:30 p.m. Great Detroit Alpena Buffalo Lakes SIU Meetings . . . .Dec. 19—2:00 p.m. ...Dec. 19—7:00 p.m. . ... Dec. 19—7:00 p.m. Chicago . ...Dec. 19—7:00 p.m. Cleveland . .Dec. 19—7:00 p.m. Duluth . . . . Dec. 19—7:00 p.m. Frankfort . . Dec. 19—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago . . . .Jan. 10—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Jan. 12—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 11—7:30 p.m. Duluth Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . . .Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. Toledo .. ..Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. Detroit . . ..Jan. 9—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Jan. 9—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Jan. 10—5:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 11—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Jan. 3—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Jan. 4—5:00 p.m. Norfolk ... .Jan. 5—5:00 p.m. Houston .. .Jan. 9—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Jan. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Jan. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Jan. 9—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. . -«k. 46- -'k United Industrial Workers New Orleans Jan. 10—7:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 11—7:00 p.m. New York . . Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Jan. 3—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ...Jan. 4—7:00p.m. ^Houston . . .Jan. 9—7:00 p.m. •t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sauit Ste. Marie, Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. 4 ' • , DIRECTOItyoJ DNIC»fHAlJUS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Oc­ tober 30—Chairman, Richard Cummings ; Secretary, John Welkeski. $20.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT re­ ported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job weil done, especially the galley force for the good and well prepared food they put out. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmdan). Octo­ ber 9—Chairman, Robert A. Clarke; Sec-; retarv. Eugene Sneil. $12.50 in ship's fund. Donations accepted to build up fund. No beefs reported by department delegates,. VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williams Robert Matthews UNBAm TO LABOB : JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Victory Carriers), October 30—Chairman, E. Mor­ ris ; Secretary J. Calvert. Repairs of last voyage still not completed. $7.60 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Steward department re­ ceived complaint about food not being served properly. Motion made to bringpension plan up to par with the rest of the other martime unions. Motion made that union officials have at least one month sea time for each current term-, served, in order to know what is going, on aboard the ships. Motion made that£ ship's crew be paid off and signed on by; duly elected officials. Motion made that^^ appointed jobs around the Union halls bei; held by dependent rank and file members. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas). Octo­ ber 23—Chairman Ofazio Farrara ; Secre­ tary, D. Fitzpatrick. Motion made to aircondition ship when possible. Left Nor­ folk with 90 days stores, and" swindled into shuttle run. Company to be con- ' tacted about income tax if ship is out ; after December 81, 1966. RIDGEFIELD VICTORY (Columbia), October—Chairman, Raymdnd Pierce ; Secretary, Frank 0. Airey. Disputed OT : and other matters to be taken up ..withpatrolman. One naan missed ship in STEEL EXECUTIVE (tsthmian), Oc-i Yokohama. Vote of thanks to the steward tober 30—Chairman, P. Seenyle; SeerI idepartmCni for a job well dtine. , tary,; Lacy J. Walker. , Ship's delegate! reported that everything is in good older.| laoprovement in food and service this trip. i PRODUCER (Marine Carriers). OetoBrother Lacy Walker was elected to serve f ber 16—Chairman. Leon Luickey; Secre­ as new ship's delegate. , ' tary, Berry Tippnis. Brother I,eon Lackey -was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefja, reported by the department DEL AIRES (Delta), October 30— delegates. (Dbairmah, Dexter A. L. Worrell; SecrO-~ tary, Junius Quinn. $1,60 in ship's fund; ' Matter of no launch service and restric- • VOLUSIA tSuwannce), October 16-^ tion to the ship in Monrovia wili be taken Chairman, Torsten Forsberg; Secretary, up with hoarding patrolman. Some dia- i Eugene O, Salvador. All be^s have beeii puted OT in each department. Vote of ' cleared and all is running smoothly. thanks to the steward department for a; Crewnsembers were requested to keep the job well done. ; -; messroom and pantry clean. DIGEST of SIU EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard A! Tanner 41 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU" unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARHJRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are cleariy set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, nationai or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and poiitical objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer fcela that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he shonld immediately notify SIU President Psni Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. TRANSHUDSON (Hudaon Waterways), November fr—Chairman, James Lee ; Sec­ retary, R. Chriatensen. One wiper missed ship in Okinawa. One -member rccomr mended a 20-year bust out for retirement, 14 years sea time or 20 years with Union. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Jan. 10—2:30 p.m. Mobile Jan. 11—2:30 p.m. Wilmington .Jan. 16—2:00 p.m. , 't MEETINGS PRODUCER (Marine Carrier), Novem­ ber 10—Chairman, John Murphy ; Sccrc. tary. Berry Tippins. Some disputed OT i in steward department. Crew requested ' to keep laundry room and washing ma­ chine clean. DEL MAR (Delta), November 6-S Chairman, Joseph McLaren ; Secretary V. S. Alford, Jr. Everything Is running smoothly. $386.00 in movie fund and $26,40 in barbecue fund. Brother Mc­ Laren resigned as ship's delegate and Brother Alford. Jr., was elected to serve • in his place. , -3^ESTERNXOMEt/(:We8iern':Age^^ ^ SECRETARY-TREASURER August 14—'Chairman. Alfred Hirsch Al Kerr Secretary. Thomas Lynch. $4,65 in ship's HEADQUARTERS 675 4lh Ave., Bklvn. fund. Six men missed ship in Subic Bay. NY 9-6600 ' • ANDREW- JACKSON •:i'W atort»van;).j'; and two men went to hospital. Chief ALPENA, Mich. . September li-—Chairman, E. P. iAchee: 127 River SI. pumpman was asked to leave by depart­ Secretary, H; Tlldgewny; $13.26 in ship's, EL 4 3616 ment head. Chief steward was replaced fund. NO beef# Tvere reported by depart# in Bahrain; No beefs and no disputed OTi" BALTIMORE, MD. . 1216 E. Balllmore Si. ment delegates^ Brother ;L. A. Mitchell;:; EA 7-4900 was elected to serve |is ship's delegate. BOSTON, Mass. 177 Stale St. WESTERN COMET (Western Agency), Suggestion was made to have all rooms November 6—Chairman. Joe Wagner; Rl 2-0140 sougeed and painted. Vote of thanks ex­ BUFFALO, N.Y. .. ... 735 Washington St. Secretary, Tommy Lynch. Brother Kari tended to the steward department for a Tteeiartfi was elected to serve a.s ship's TL 3-9259 job well done. CHICAGO, III. . . delegate. Department delegates reported 9383 Ewinq Ave, that everything is going along 0,K. SA I 0733 VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pioneer Mari­ CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W, 25th St. time), October SO-.-r.Chairman. J. Lewis ; MA 1-5450 Secretary; J. Reed. Disputed OT in deck- • ::WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal); No4 : DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. department. Brother B. Weinberg was i vember 20—Chairman', Don Horn; SeereVI 3-4741 elected to. setve as ship's delegate. Vote • lary. James Mann. No beefs reported by | DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. of thanks to thevstdward department;:' es# , deixirtment delegates. Ship .sailed short j RA 2-4110 two flremen-watertenders from Texas.'! pecially crew messmah for his outstand­ FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Bo* 287 ing performance of serving meals. Com­ ;:;V6t6-of;:tliank3: to;:the:ste'a'a'r4;'department''I 415 Main Si, for a job well done. a pany agent in Saigon is not forwdrdihg EL 7-2441 personal mail and LOGS to the crew. HOUSTON, Te* 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 ;:GQUER. D'ALENEfVlC'mRYi-NoveihS; JACKSONVILLE, Fla. .2608 Pearl St. ber'13—Chairman; P. S. HoMi; SecretairfIBERVILLE (Waterman), October 30— -^C, KemptwftSki.-?:: -BTOther: A.;:.W.. ^Spanraft:;EL 3 0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. .. 99 Montgomery St. 'Chairmah;- ;;IR>mW': Sv: jScbroede •v:Sedrc(' was elected to serve as ship's delegate;' tary, Robert E. Raffcrty; No beefs re­ i;.:No;rBsefS' and::ih<>:; disputed ''Ol' ;.aboard,v HE 3-0104 MOBILE. Ala. ported by department delegates. Brother .. I South Lawrence St. Pension plan was brought up and disr Cliff Prevatt Was elected to serve as anip's HE 2-1754 cus.sed. Dedicated one minute of silence delegate. Discussion about food. NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. ,.:to: the - late 'Sargf?. Hands, one, of the Tel. 529-7546 Ugreateat friends the SJH ever had. NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd SI. Tel. 622-1892 WESTERN CLIPPER (Western Agen­ LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), November PHILADELPHIA, Pa -...2604 S. 4th St. cy), November S—Chairman, Arthur S. 1;:'M''#:Chairroau;¥LC;--'iBahick:f;-:;Secretary;-'' DE 6-3818 Tarnefl :;';Secr,rtary>:;:;^MV;j;M;;''-YHaiReb)frii^^ -Frank K. I.,ewis. One A.B. missing in PORT ARTHUR, Te* .1348 Seventh St. $13.16 in ship'a fund. Beef about rusty deck department and one Oiler and one ' SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Freemont St. wash water. Discussion about shortage .r'Wiper.-Ymjsaingr-i department DO 2-4401 Motion maile that the *Union do '•• something ' •n'eth.ijti' SANTURCE. P.R. .1313 Fernandez Juncos about a retirement' plan, something better Stop 20 than what we have. • • Tel. 723-8594 MONTE (Dvlta), Octob«r 16—. SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 First Avenue I Chairman, A. G. Eapenada; Secretary, A, MA 3-4334 ? G- Espcneda. Ship's «lel4tfais raportad McKEE SONS (.Amoraand Steamship), ST. LOUIS. Mo. 805 Del Mar everything is running smoothly. November 17—Chnirwan, D. ComuierCE-l-1434 to 'cretgjy, R, Freaton. $2.90 in hrisc TAMPA, Fla. ... 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 9- 'A. i. k- * -*• ""k A ^^ < DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Cbildcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) -^1 A • A Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Di Giorgio Fruit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) •1T vf •vl I "HIS" brand men's clothes Kavnec Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Haiies Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) i R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) —— Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) •% /: A '-5 "tl Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) :|! Antonio Pefelli Minctti ft Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. I., Tribuno Vermouth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) ^• 5^;' �vX lip » .J , E; PORTS ofthe SAN World SAN JUAN—Swimming, sun bathing, water skiing, surfing, fishing, skin diving, snorkeling, golfing, tennis, baseball, horse racing. The old and the new. All this is San Juan, Puerto Rico, a perfect paradise on the northern part of an island sur­ rounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and by the Caribbean Sea on the south. Average temperatures are in the high 70's, cre­ ating a year-round spring-like atmosphere. Except for hurricanes that occasionally intrude, weather is basically ideal. In San Juan itself, there are two unique sections of the city, one delightfully old, the other bra­ zenly new. Modem San Juan is a thriving area laced with broad thoroughfares lined with smart shops, exotic restaurants, and unique new buildings. Old San Juan offers an abrupt change of pace. The feeling one has here is of distinctly belonging to the very early part of the island's history. Streets paved with bluish-colored stones are over 300 years old. Homes are one hundred or more years old, fully furnished now as they were then. Several churches go back a few centuries and possess priceless works of religious art. Shopping in Old San Juan is an experience quite far removed from the bustle and boredom of a modem department store. Here in the shopping district are more than 400 shops with bargains to be found at every one. Local handicrafts, antiques, and unusual gifts of every variety are in plentiful supply. San Juan, old and new, has something to offer everyone. Only a p)olar bear might be uncomfort­ able in this semi-tropical paradise. The Capitol Building in San Juan is where the Puerto Rico Assembly meets. Since achieving the status of Commonwealth, Puerto Rico has complete charge of its own internal affairs. Modern hotels line the Caribbean sea­ shores of the island-city of San Juan. Causeway joins Puerto Rican Islands. La Fortaleza is the historic executive mansion on San Juan. Boat landing stage at left leads to ancient gate through stone wall that once surrounded entire city of old San Juan. -t -' • •i I t 1 Delta Line vessels like the Del Sud (above) are among many SlU-manned ships making regular calls at San Juan. Hydroponic farming techniques are being tested to boost the Island's food production. Crops are grown in gravel without soil with the aid of mineral nutrients in chemical solutions. li •f 3 V I Industry, in the form of modern factories such as the one pictured above, has been making inroads on the Island's traditional agricultural economy. Circular weighted nets are still used to catch small fish. Frightened by splash, they swim toward net's center. Aerial view shows San Juan as it looks today. At bottom of photo is the fortress of El Morro which is still in use to­ day as part of military operations guarding the Caribbean. 1 �Vol. XXViii No. 25 SEAFARERSaLOG December 9 1966 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATL ANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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THREAT TO MANNING SCALE IN PROPOSED “APPRENTICE ENGINEER” RATING MEBA DIST. 2 SUPPORTS JOINT TRAINING PROGRAM WITH SIU AS BEST ANSWER TO ENGINEER SHORTAGE NEW NATIONAL GROUP FORMS TO COMBAT EXTREMIST THREAT STRONGER LABOR, CIVIL RIGHTS LINKS SEEN AS AID TO U.S. SOCIAL REFORM SIU BOSUN ALMOST SWEPT OVERBOARD WHEN HEAVY SEAS SWAMP DECK PORTS OF THE WORLD – SAN JUAN PAYOFF IN OAKLAND 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 12/09/1966 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. XXVIII, No. 25 1966 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/30566e8219887c1f5e825d3ffecd6f93.PDF 157931616ebe5067ecb6abd454f0d0ef PDF Text Text f. SEAFARERSA^LOG Vol. XXViii No. 24 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO R-I'v ;• '.«• >.t ' AFL-CIO Foreign PoHdes CaAtrseJ By Cxet. Coumil Page 3 iiilillPil'I ISssf^ J- SIU States Oppmitieu Te Appreutke Engineers Bating ""•P: *•"> Page 3 ~ , J. -i lOSth Seafarer Passes CC Exam tor Engineers License ?~ jSsfSs^S ti'-'I'i'- <- 1' , ^ I ' It,-. ' '.• t >1•"( L ' '/^y ^ Page 3 ] ' • - I pX-i • 3,^ SlU-MnnnedSteei Navigator AiM Tanker Resaie EHert ' •Lib:?/ Page 2 ^ f H®; F ',., V, ' ^ . .' r> w ' ;/ --'• I r \ •- » , ,1^* ^ 'Layoff Notice'Dispute Stalls End of SIU Tngmen's Strike Page 3 12 Seatrain Slips Chartered By MSTS Fer Three Years Page 3 High Drag Prices Subject Of US. Gov't Investigation Page 4 Chicago Packers '04 Strike^ Sgarred Novel The Jangle' Page 6 �Page Two November 25, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG SlUNA Stafl Officers Uunch New Pjiarmaclst Mate Training Facility NEW YORK—The SIUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Association formally dedicated i^ new Pharmacist Mate Training School recently, at the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Stapleton, Staten Island. The first class of 30 pursers has opment of the training program. The ceremony marked the Graduates of the school will be already been enrolled. They will start of an intensive nine-month certified by the Coast Guard. In­ not reside at the hospital but will medical training program de­ structors will be members of the receive a per diem allowance con­ signed to give pursers the skills of staff of the Stapleton Hospital, tributed by the SOA and the De­ physicians assistants. The first class both doctors and nurses. In addi­ partment of Labor. The funds of 30 pursers is already enrolled.. tion to the nine-month training for the school's operation will All of those who successfully course, purser-pharmacist mate come from the Federal Govern­ complete the course will be certi­ graduates will have special train­ ment, though the New York State fied by the U.S. Coast Guard as ing for shipboard conditions and Board of Education and the Pub­ pharmacist mates at their gradua­ will be qualified to handle radio lic Health Service will provide the classroom facilities. tion. The school is being con­ pratique. • ducted jointly by the Staff Officers' Association. and the government in an experimential project that may provide a prototype for a vast medical training program for ci­ vilians.in other industries and pos­ sibly government employees. Speaking at the dedication cere­ monies, SOA Secretary-Treasurer Burt Lanpher described the new program as one that would bene­ fit not only SOA members by up­ grading their skills but would benefit "the entire fleet and the men that go to sea . . ." The Union put up more than $100,000 of its own funds to help get the new training facility under way. Dedication day of the reinstituted purser-pharmacist mate pro­ gram, which became extinct fol­ lowing World War II, culminates more than two years of a vigorous campaign by SOA officers. The school, which offers new Purser Jean Van Geuns (seated), enrolled in first class of the new opportunity for job advancement, Staff Officers Association Purser Pharmacist Mate Training School, represents a victory for the union which has labored arduously receives instruction in proper use of a microscope. Looking on are through a maze of red tape and (standing, left to right): SOA School Director James R. Oliver, a labyrinth of inter-connecting purser-student Harold Putnam, SOA Secretary-Treasurer Burt Lanpher, Federal, state and local agencies. and USPHS director of pharmacist mate school Carnick Markarian. The program will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Public Health Service under the immediate supervision of Dr. Thomas Shinnick and the New York State Board of Education under the direction of Dr. John NEW ORLEANS—SIU crewmembers manning the Steel Nav­ Leslie. It is a joint project with the Union, the New York State igator (Isthmian) participated in a dangerous rescue' effort last Board of Education and the Fed­ month as they attempted to rescue victims trapped by a fire aboard eral Government sharing in devel- the Gulfstag, a tanker owned by "They took the boats right the Gulf Oil Company. alongside the ship where the fire The Gulfstag had burst into was confined at the time, to the flames in the early morning hours stern section, and they searched SEAFARERSmLOG of Oct. 24 while 60 miles off Mor­ each of the lifeboats adrift from gan City, La., in the Gulf of the Gulfstag for men." Nov. 25. 1966 • Vol. XXVIII, No. 24 Mexico. The heat of the fire was severe Official Publication of the The Steel Navigator was six and the smoke from the blaze in­ Seafarers International Union miles away from the stricken ves­ of North America, hibited rescue efforts. The flames sel when it received a request from Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes might have touched off the cargo the Coast Guard to respond to the and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO SOS cry from the Gulfstag. The of oil at any time, blowing every­ Executive Board Steel Navigator proceeded full thing in the vicinity to bits. The oil tanker itself was just about PAXIL HAIL, President speed ahead in search of the EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNBR destroyed, seven men are believed Exec. Viee-Pree. Vice-President tanker. LINDSEY WILLIAMS AL KERR As the Navigator approached dead, and three others suffered Sec.-Treas. Vtce-Presufent serious burns. The SIU men who the oil tanker, Capt. James RediROBERT MATTHEWS AL TANNER Vice-President Vice-President can ordered lifeboats over the participated in the rescue attempt were unharmed. HERBERT BRAND side and 12 members of the crew Director of Organizina and The incident brought to mind Publications volunteered to man them and another rescue attempt by crewManaging Editor Art Editor search for survivors of the Gulf­ MIKE POLLACK BERNARD SEAMAN members aboard the SlU-contractstag. Assistant Editor ed Steel Maker last January. NATHAN SKYER Stag Writers The lifeboat crews from the In an angry sea with waves run­ Steel Navigator included SIUPETER WEILL PBTEB WEISS members T. Tomczak, AB; U. S. ning from forty to fifty feet and ED RUBBNSTEIN Veach, AB; B. Kitchens, Bosun; winds blowing near hurricane C. M. Gigantille, deck; E. Car- force, the Steel Maker pulled from Pskllshsd kIwMkly it 810 Rkods lilind AVSRH reras, FWT; Jose Sanchez, Wiper; the ocean four Spanish seamen N.E., WathlDitss, D. C. 20018 ky ths Seafir•rt intsrnitlonil Union, Atlintie, Golf, Lakeo L. J. Kubecka and his brother, who had foundered on the stormand Inland Witon Dlitrlct, AFL-CIO, 675 Foirtb Annao, 8rooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tol. T. W. Kubecka, both Wipers; and swept waters in a tiny raft for HVaslntk 9-6600. Ssoond clais ysotaio paid more than seven hours. Steven O'Brien, Messman. at WaiklnitM. 0. C. The men who were rescued had The Navigator's chief engineer, NSTaAtTEB't ATTENTION: Forai 3579 lardi obofld ko ooat U Ssafarsn Intornatlonal Ernest C. Goldsmith, described escaped the stricken vessel Monte VslM, Atlaatio, Golf, Latos asi Inland Waton DMriat AFL-CIO, 675 Fonrtk Annao, Orsskhow the volunteers "weren't con­ Palomares caught in a North At­ lys, N.Y. 11292. cerned with their own safety; they lantic storm about 900 miles east were just out there to save lives. northeast of Bermuda. JLifeboat Crew From SlU Ship Aids In Burning Tanker Reseue Attempt Report of International President by Paul Hall Maritime labor has fought many battles in recent years in its attempt to halt the headlong decline of the maritime industry and revitalize the American merchant fleet. Seldom has the importance of a campaign been as evident as the successful struggle waged by the SIU and other maritime unions that resulted in the removal of the Maritime Administration from the new Department of Transportation. Had maritime labor not fought against MARAD's inclusion, the recent appointment of Alan S. Boyd to head the new Transportation Department might have represented a major setback for the future of the American Maritime industry. The recommendations of the Interagency Maritime Task Force Re­ port, sometimes called the Boyd Report, show that Boyd, who headed the committee that formulated the Report, does not fully understand and is not in sympathy with the desperate plight of the American maritime industry. Put into effect, the recommendations of the Boyd, report would result in the death of the industry. It can be assumed that if the Maritime Administration had been included under his jurisdiction as part of the Transportation Department, those recom­ mendations would bear heavily on his attitude toward the U.S. mer­ chant fleet. Maritime labor's campaign, aided by legislators interested in preserving the maritime industry, prevented this from happening. However important maritime labor's successful campaign to exclude MARAD from the new agency has proved, it represents merely a hold­ ing action to prevent further serious injury to the industry, which is already sick and desperately in need of aid. Maritime remains confronted with many serious problems that must be faced squarely and solved. Proposed solutions have been submitted by the SIU and other maritime unions, many of which are reflected in the report prepared by the President's Maritime Advisory Committee. These are creative, practical solutions geared to the needs of maritime and would go a long way towards halting the continuing decline of the industry and would make a substantial contribution in creating a strong, healthy American-flag merchant fleet adequate for the nation's commercial and defense needs. It is. in this area where maritime labor must continue to struggle— to bring about the adoption of a new policy toward maritime, a policy geared toward the growth and expansion of an industry which is vital to any nation's economic well being and defense capabilities. • • • The new Purser Pharmacist Mate Training School recently inaugu­ rated by the SIUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Association is a big first step toward insuring better health and medical treatment for every American seaman, and further, for everyone who goes to sea aboard an American-flag vessel—seamen, officers and passengers as well. As SOA Secretary-Treasurer Burt Lanpher pointed out at the dedi­ cation ceremonies for the new school, too many life and death races at sea have been lost, too many American seamen have had to be left in foreign hospitals, too many seamen have been disabled because of the lack of medical care aboard American-flag vessels. As a result of the new SOA Purser Pharmacist Mate training facil­ ity, American seamen can look forward to a day when no Americanflag ship puts to sea without a trained pharmacist mate on board. But even the shorter-run gains in health and safety for every American seaman will be immense. Through the training in medicine and radio pratique provided through the new training course, purser-pharmacist mates will be able to provide invaluable aid to sick or injured crewmembers of vessels which do not yet have such trained men aboard. It is also important to note that this long-standing void, in shipboard medical training is finally being filled through the efforts of an Ameri­ can labor union, which had to fight a long, uphill struggle and put up its own funds to bring this worthy and long-needed program to reality. In this case, as in so many others through the years, it has fallen to the American labor movement to initiate important health and safety programs which "have otherwise been ignored. Also of great importance is the fact that the new Purser Pharmacist Mate Training School is being conducted jointly by the SOA and the government in an experimental project that may provide the prototype for a vast medical training program for civilians in other industries and for government employees. This union-initiated program might then someday benefit the health and welfare of millions upon millions of Americans whose medical needs, in this richest of all nations, are often shockingly neglected. Smoke billows from stern of oil- tanker Gulfstag, which burned in the Gulf of Mexico. Rescue attempts by SIU crewmembers of Steel Navigator, who rode right next to the flaming ship and hunted the sea for survivors from Gulfstag, were fruitless. �November 25, >1966 AZ 12 Seatram Ships Chartered By MSTS For Three Years WASHINGTON—The Military Sea Transportation Service has chartered 12 vessels from SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines for the worldwide transportation of military cargoes. The recently concluded con­ tract has been described as the be maintained and expanded with three vessels—two newly con­ largest charter of commercial verted ships with double the ca­ tonnage in a bloc in the history of pacity of older tonnage and one MSTS. The 12 vessels will be older vessel. under charter for three years at Service between Edgewater, a cost to MSTS of $106 million. N.J. and Texas City, Texas, will The deal includes three vessels be temporarily discontinued how­ already chartered by MSTS last ever, he said. This coastwise serv­ May, five additional existing Sea- ice has been maintained in the train vessels and seven Mission past with two vessels. type tankers allocated to Seatrain Three of the Mission type tank­ by the Government earlier this ers involved in the charter are year and now undergoing con­ presently undergoing conversion version. at the Maryland Shipbuilding and By means of the charter, MSTS Drydock Company in Baltimore. is reportedly seeking a "multi­ Four others are being converted purpose" cargo system with the at the Newport News Shipbuilding ability to transport anything from and Dry E)ock Company at New­ conventional general cargo to car­ port News, Virginia. go in containers and wheeled and Three or four of the chartered tracked vehicles, including rail ships are scheduled to start work­ cars. ing for MSTS before the end of A Seatrain spokesman said the the year, with all 12 ships expected line's Puerto Rico service will not to be ready for military duty by be affected by the charter and will next June. SlU Boatmen Stand Firm layoff Notke' Dispute Still Stalls Coding of Baltimore Tag Strike BALTIMORE—The SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union strike against three Baltimore tugboat companies is headed toward its seventh wee^. Both sides met for just an hour with a f^eral mediator on November 16th, their first con-^ frontation since October 18th when the companies walked out on a Union committee. The recent meeting was ended by the mediator, who called a re­ cess until further notice. The Union's major demand is for the companies to give each man at least a 24-hour notice be­ fore a layoff. This provision is al­ ready standard for SIU tugmen in Philadelphia. During the past year Seafarer Ellis Cottrell recently tugboat men in Baltimore were became the 105th SIU man to laid off from 20 to 30 working be issued an engineer's license by days apiece. The Union contends the Coast Guard after attending that the company knows the port the training school jointly spon­ conditions and manpower require­ sored by the SIU and District 2, ments as much as a week in ad­ the Marine En­ vance and consequently there's no gineers Beneficial reason, they believe, for a man to Association. have to report to work daily, not Brother Cot­ knowing if he will be hired and/or trell is 39 years compensated for being there. old. He joined SIU Vice President Robert A. SIU in 1961 and Matthews, who is coordinating shipped out as an strike action with SIU Vice Presi­ oiler and FWT. dent Earl (Bull) Shepard, said that Cottrell Seafarers who "the companies flatly refuse to dis­ enroll in the pro­ cuss this and there exists the dead­ gram are able to take any of the lock in our talks. The company upgrading courses offered at the wants a unilateral right to tell a Engineers School if they are at man when to go on and off the least 19 years of age and have 18 payroll. Wages are not a basic months of Q.M.E.D. watch stand­ issue. Conditions of employment ing time in the engine department are." plus six months experience as The Baltimore strike began Oc­ wiper or equivalent. The school tober 12th, following a strike vote offers qualified instruction in pre­ by the membership. The three paring for Third Assistant Engi­ struck tugboat companies are the neer, Temporary Third Assistant Engineer, or Original Second En­ Balcer-Whiteley Towing Co., the gineer's licenses. Baltimore Towage and Lighterage SIU engine department men Co., and the Curtis Bay Towing who have the necessary require­ Co. ments and who want to enroll in The strikers are determined to the. school can obtain additional remain out as long as necessary, information and apply for the though they v.'ilj continue to dock, course at any SIU hall, or write and undock, without pay, any ship directly to SIU headquarters at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, certified by the Maritime Admin­ N. Y., 11232. The telephone num­ istration as a military cargo vessel bound for Viet Nam. ber is HYacinth 9-6600. 105th Seafarer Passes Engineers License Exam I ' SEAFARERS LOG Page Three AFL-CIO Foreign Policies Reaffirmed After Review By Executive Council WASHINGTON—^The AFL-CIO Executive Council has unanimously re-endorsed the federatkm's positions on foreign policy developed since the merger as "sound" and "justified by events." The coiuicil's review of position statements and convention actions on international affairS'opened its fall meeting here. The day- ^ long discussions on 19 (fifferent Economic Asisstance and Devel­ Trade Secretariats. opment; Support Development of The review of international af­ items making up the AFL-CIO's Democracy and Effective Free fairs was placed on the meeting comprehensive views on foreign Trade Unions in Africa, Latin docket at the request of Vice policy brought the conclusion by America, etc.; Support the United President Walter P. Reuther, but the council that labor's positions Nations; For National Defense, Reuther did not attend the session, "have stood the test of time." NATO, Disarmament and World wiring that he had to attend in­ The three-day meeting also took Peace; For German National Re­ stead a meeting of the Auto a detailed look at the results of unification in Freedom and a Free Workers executive board. Meany the 1966 election and the makeup and Secure Berlin. noted in reply to a query that of the 90th Congress. Despite the Changes Behind the Iron Cur­ Reuther had participated in the difficulties posed by liberal losses, tain; "Peaceful Co-Existence," work of the council and all AFLthe council said, the accomplish­ East-West Trade; Free Trade Un­ CIO conventions that had adopted ments of the 89th Congress must ion Exchanges with State Com­ the policy positions and had been be both "protected and broad­ pany Unions; Recognition of Com­ • recorded as in support of all of ened." (See Story P. 4.) munist China and Admission to them. He noted that Reuther had dif­ The council also voted support UN; Sino-Soviet Differences; Viet of strike and bargaining objectives Nam; Santo Domingo; For Peace fered with the majority of the of a number of affiliates and dealt and Social Progress in the Middle council on the protest walkout by with internal matters of charter East; Support Expanded Interna­ worker delegates to the ILO con­ application and requests for finan­ tional Trade and Reciprocal Trade vention earlier this year, but that Agreements; ILO; Build and was the only difference he was cial aid. Strengthen ICFTU, ORIT and aware of. On international affairs, the council noted that tho AFL-CIO has continually re-evaluated its At Washington Hearing positions for the past 11 years and "will continue to do so." It de­ clared that "our judgment in all cases will continue to rest upon our unalterable devotion to free­ dom for all men in all places at all times." WASHINGTON, D.C.—Spokesmen for the SIUNA told a public Meany added that the review produced the conclusion that there hearing conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine has not been a single thing that Council in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 22, that they were opposed the AFL-CIO has said in the past to the establishment of a new ^ within weeks, rather than the 11 years ''that we wouldn't say apprentice engineer rating for years proposed in the programs of again." He reaffirmed that the seamen. the licensed unions which have policies have stood "the test of The SIUNA presentation was requested these changes. . . . time." given by SIUNA President Paul "Certainly, it would be far more The positions and actions re­ Hall, SIUNA Vice President Wil­ in the national interest, and in the viewed by the council included; liam W. Jordan, who is also presi­ interest of effective participation Basic Intimate of International dent of the SIUNA Marine Fire­ of the merchant marine in the war Crisis; Struggle Against Colonial­ men's Union on the West Coast, effort, if the Coast Guard were to ism; Support for Programs of and Fred Farnen, secretary-treas­ support present programs for the urer of the SIU-Great Lakes Dis­ upgrading of unlicensed engine trict. room personnel to licensed engin­ The SIUNA position stated, eers' ratings rather than approve "we of the SIUNA would consider programs which would threaten any attempt to place any of these the effectiveness of, and create apprentice engineers aboard any conflicts with, existing programs. "Coast Guard recognition of vessel having a collective bargain­ ing agreement with any of our affi­ time spent as an apprentice engin­ liated unions as an attempt to in­ eer could therefore lead only to a BALTIMORE — Rusting and fringe upon our jurisdiction and downgrading of the enviable rec­ ord of skill, efficiency and safety listing badly, the former Cuban to violate our contracts." The SIUNA stated, "That ap­ established by the present corps freighter Ciudad de la Habana (the ex-Canadian Challenger), proval by the Coast Guard of this of marine engineers and cause which was struck by the SIU in new classification of apprentice deterioration in the productive 1957 and has remained at Balti­ engineer would serve only to quality of the American-flag fleet more since 1958 without moving, foment jurisdictional disputes be­ while at the same time increasing will be sold at public auction by tween the licensed and unlicensed its cost of operation," the union's the U.S. Marshal on November unions and to precipitate possible statement concluded. Following the hearing, SIU tie-ups or delays of American-flag 29. The Habana and seven other merchant ships at a time when President Paul Hall said, "the freighters once owned by the SIU they are critically needed for the fundamental issue here is the pro­ tection of the jobs and livelihoods of Canada-'contracted Canadian Vietnam war emergency." of the unlicensed members of the The union said that "it must be National Steamship Company and engine department on all Ameri­ recognized that the largest single manned by Canadian Seafarers, were struck in 1957 in a straight­ source of skilled, reliable and effic­ can-flag vessels. "Any tampering with the pres­ forward dispute over wages. Ca­ ient licensed engineers for the Am­ nadian National then sold the erican-flag merchant fleet has trad­ ent ship personnel structure as vessels to Flota Maritima Brown­ itionally been the pool of un­ suggested with the apprentice en­ ing de Cuba which attempted to licensed engine room personnel gineer proposal, obviously threat­ operate the ships on a Great Lakes coming up through the ranks from ens the security of unlicensed sea­ to Cuba run with foreign scab wiper through various Q.M.E.D. men in general and unlicensed en­ gine-room men in particular," ratings." crews. "Moreover," the union's state­ Hall said. Seven of the vessels remained Hall added that "aside from the tied up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. ment continued, "it is estimated However, in spite of the SIU that there are at least 2,000 skilled threat to unlicensed seamen's jobs picketlines, a Cuban crew was unlicensed engine room men avail­ inherent in the proposal, it is ren­ flown in which took the Habana able today, with years of experi­ dered even less judicious by the to Baltimore where she was pick­ ence in Q.M.E.D. ratings, who fact that there are workable alter­ eted by the SIU at the Maryland possess all of the necessary Coast natives that are of greater bene­ Shipbuilding and Drydock Com­ Guard qualifications for an en­ fit to all concerned—the seamen pany. Shipyard workers honored gineer's license; and the unions involved, management and gov­ the SIU picketlines, refused to representing these men have pro­ ernment. It is hoped that this issue touch the vessel, and she has re­ grams for upgrading such qualified can be resolved by the interested met! to licensed engineers' ratings unions in the proper atmosphere." : mained in Baltimore'ev?r since; 'J ! ' SlUNA Declares Its Opposition To Apprentico Cnglneer Rath^ * t f •f- Ship Straek By SIU la 1957 Up Fw Auction 1 IS: I �Pace Four SEAFARERS LOG J Legislative Gains Must Be Protected, AFL-CiO Urges At Council Meeting J November 25, 1966 The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area WASHINGTON—The accomplishments of the 89th Congress "must be both protected and broadThe strike by the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union against three tugboat end," the AFL-CIO Executive Council declared, d ;spite the difficulties posed by the results of the companies in the Baltimore area is one of the best examples of union elections. solved," the council declared. by adoption of federal standards. solidarity that you will see. SIU Baltimore tugmen are determined to Terming the 89th Congress Commenting on the elections Meany acknowledged that the out­ stick this strike out until they win the same rights enjoyed by their " the "most progressive" in his­ and the outlook for the 90th Con­ look for repeal of Section 14(b) fellow SIU tugmen in other cities. In addition, many other unions in tory, the council said the laws gress at a press conference, AFL- of the Taft-Hartley Act was the Baltimore area have given their support to the strike and are helping out in any way possible. enacted must be safeguarded CIO President George Meany "pretty dim." ><S>especially "against the strangula­ made these points; • The AFL-CIO is never satis­ New York as steward aboard the St. Christo­ tion of inadequate appropria­ • Organized labor may not fied with the status quo in terms Twenty-eight year SlU-man, pher, a ship that spent a good tions." "move as fast" in legislation terms of legislative and political pro­ Dewey Daughfrey was by the hall while shuttling about the Persian Acknowledging that the elec­ as a result of the elections, "but grams. recently and ran into some old Gulf. Also happy to be stateside . tion has made this job more dif­ we will keep moving." • COPE did a good job in the friends. Dewey, whose last ship again is Joseph Robertson. Joe ficult, the council pledged that or­ • It will be more difficult to elections, but despite its efforts was the Texas sails as FOWT. was away from the home port for ganized labor will not "shirk" its get good legislation from the 90th "some of our members" did not John Flannery enjoyed his last five months going to and from ^ job in this regard. It noted that Congress. vote for labor-endorsed candi­ ship, the Louisiana, on which he Rotterdam on the Globe Carrier." there is also unfinished business • The AFL-CIO has lived with dates. A detailed analysis is now sailed A. B. John's been a mem­ He's taking a little rest now but.. from the 89th Congress that adverse congresses before and de­ under way of the election results, ber of the SIU for 26 years. will be ready soon to ship again. should be completed by the 90th ° spite the loss of liberal strength in especially in areas where large Roland Grigg has been check­ Tom Stubb's new motorcycle is "• Congress. the new Congress there is "some­ numbers of union members live, ing the boards seeking a follow-up getting some exercise. Tommy The election results, it said, thing to build on." to determine why labor-backed to his fine trip on the Bradford hopes that this one will last longer " have not changed the problems • Organized labor is neither candidates did not get as high Island. than his previous motorcycle, ^ that face the nation—poverty, pessimistic nor optimistic about a percentage of the votes as in Arthur Ballu was with Dewey which enjoyed a life of just two . racial discrimination, improved the new sessions starting in 1967, previous years. Daughfrey on the S/T Texas. education, inequities in labor laws and it will fight to implement ap­ • Labor is concerned about Arthur is looking for a run to a months. He's a 12-year SlU-man who most recently sailed as oiler and the challenges posed by an propriations for programs adopted proposals to enact compulsory ar­ nice warm climate in order to es­ on the Duval. urban America. While some of by the 89th Congress, revive the bitration legislation. Meany re­ cape those northeast winters. these problems have been amelio­ campaign for overhauling the un­ affirmed labor's historic opposi­ Philadelphia rated "none of them has been employment compensation system tion. The City of Brotherly Love has enjoyed some fair shipping of late. To Keep Medicare Drug Costs Down Raymond Kroupa registered at the hall recently and chatted with some Seafarer buddies. He's a i 4-year SlU-er who last sailed in the deck department of the Ames Victory. George Barnes intends to stay Robertson Klllegrew on terra firma until after the holi­ Baltimore days, at which time he'll pack his Activity has been lively for the r 11 he high cost of prescription drugs and the that the drug industry "has sought ways to ease gear and get ready to ship out past two weeks with 8 ships paid X move by the Johnson Administration to do the Government criticism of high drug prices paid again. George's last ship was the off, 7 signed on, and 7 in-transit. ^ something about it have thrown the drug by Federal programs while urging Congress to Globe Carrier. The outlook for the coming two-.,' Dimas Rivera, a 23-year SIU industry into an uproar. keep hands off the industry." week period looks very good. veteran who last sailed in the deck The $3.4 billion-a-year prescription drug mar­ One drug company was reported offering to James M. Rogers who has beenket is heavily dominated by a few big manufac­ provide a 25 percent discount to the nation's department of the Alcoa Trader, sailing engine departmtent for 25 spent the summer months at home. turers. hospitals on all the company's prescription drugs I^mas is all ready to ship out years, paid off the Ames Victory Some years ago the late Senator Estes Kefauver used by Medicare patients during their hospitaliza­ again. about four months ago, and is (D. Tenn.) exposed the fantastic "profits in pain tion. Part of the discount would be passed on to back at the hall studying the board Boston now. but legislation to take action a^nst die industry the -Federal Government. Shipping activity out of BeanH. Arlinghaus, who has been , was watered down to become almost meaningless. The company announced its discount in 300,- town port has been somewhat slow sailing deck for 22 years, recently, Now the issue is rising again. 000 letters to doctors so the medical men would this past period, though we expect paid off the Alcoa Mariner fol­ One reason is that under Medicare the pro­ prescribe the firm's drugs. it to pick up in the coming one. lowing two Vietnam runs. He grams will finance purchase of some $200 million We've had the pleasure of seeing took some time off before ship- ' To forestall Federal action, the drug manufac­ in drugs next year. If, as many Congressmen pro­ several veteran Seafarers around ping out as A.B. on the Sacra­ turers are placing ads in Washington, New York the hall lately. Twenty-three year pose, the financed drugs are extended from just and Chicago newspapers and other publications. SlU-man Benjamin Bmidreau who mento bound for India. in-hospital use to outcare use as well, it could Jim McDonald, a 20-year SIU They claim that while the cost of living has gone last shipped out on the Baltimore mean that the Federal government would have man in the engine department, , up, prescription prices have actually dropped 9 as OS, enjoyed a vacation tour of about a $400 million annual investment in the has been around the hall waiting .. percent from what is described as the "1957-59 Canada and Nova Scotia and is for a deck engineer's slot on a cost of pharmaceuticals. back in Boston now ready to ship. Calmar ship. His last ship was base" price period. Orders Inquiry One Seafarer raring to beat it the Marymar. Jim commented • The Senior Citizens decided to make its own Recently, President Johnson ordered an imme­ study. It "found that the cost of average new out of Beantown in advance of a on how pleased he is with SIU diate inquiry into the high cost of medical care. prescriptions had actually risen some 15 percent frigid New England winter is vacation and welfare benefits. The study, now being conducted by the Depart­ during the period the Pharmaceutical Manufac­ Edward Killigrew. Ed's last ship Puerto Rico was the Transeastem on which he ment of Health, Education and Welfare, will turers Association claims prescription prices sailed as A.B. Tropical weather is Minimum wage rates in P.R. cover drugs as well as hospital costs, doctors' fees dropped 9 percent." more to Ed's liking than anything have lagged behind stateside and other aspects of medical care. else and he's ready to grab the scales, and the prospect for equity Price Conspiracy A number of bills are being prepared for the first foreign run that will bring has been dimmed by the forecast Speaking on the Senate floor a few months ago. him some sunshine. 90th Congress to open, once again, to full public of a U.S. Department of Labor, Long charged an international price conspiracy in Family man John Kirias, passed official who stated that it might exposure what is happening in the drug field. Many of these proposals would require the use tetracycline, currently the most important anti­ some time at home wth his fam­ well be more than two years be-of the generic—or real—name rather than the biotic in this country and throughout the world. ily following a stint as oiler on fore they reach the level of the brand name. Since the big drug manufacturers He said it costs about one cent to produce a the Overseas Joyce. He's ready states. The first shipment of oil ever have spent millions of dollars on the brand name, tetracycline capsule and for years it has been to go again with the first job put on the board. refined in the Virgin Islands sailed they are fighting the proposal. marketed to druggists for 30 cents a capsule and from here for Perth Amboy, New It is behind the brand name, however, that the consumers have had to pay 50 cents. Norfolk Jersey. The 175,000 barrels of manufacturer is able to command such a fantastic Long said that as a result of a Federd Trade Norfolk has been enjoying some bunker fuel were refined at the, price for his product. It would not be so easy Commission decision in 1963, which found three brisk shipping activity recently new $30 million Hess Oil Refinery with the use of the generic name. major drug manufacturers—American Cyanamidj with two sign-ons, two payoffs, from cnide oil brought from Senator Russell Long (D. La.), chairman of the Pfizer and Bristol—^guilty of violating the anti­ and two ships in transit. The fu­ Venezuela. So, Rafael Ramos put in an ex- ^ Senate Finance Committee and Majority Whip, trust laws, a number of smaller companies began ture also looks good. We're all has spoken out strongly on the drug issue and is marketing tetracycline at much lower prices. They glad to learn that ChaiBe Jones is tended stay on the beach before expected to lead a fight as soon as the 90th Con­ charged only five cents for the pill that cost a no longer hospitalized and has grabbing an oiler's job on the' been feeling virgorous enough to Seatrain Louisiaiia. Ottver Flynn gress opens. penny to pr^uce. catch up on some hunting, his also took some time off on tbe\ Long contends that under Medicare and wel­ This is an example of what could be brought avorite pastime. beach between runs on the San. fare programs, alone, if the generic name were to public exposure if the Presidential study and "It's great to be back," accord- Juan and then the Wanrior. The used it would save the Federal government at Congress moves in this field as expected. ng to Johnnie Hodges, a 16-year Bosun of the Maiden Creek, Alleast $100 million annually. It would be the most decisive assault on the SlU-man who recently got back fonso Rivera, dropped by the hall The National Council of Senior Citizens reports rising cost of medical care posslUe. stateside after an 8-mQnth voyage recently to say hello, Mew Investigation Set to Probe Prise Gouging by Drug Compunies �Normiber 25, 1966 Page five SEAFARERS LOG •<$>- The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Guif Area Consideration of a new connecting waterway to be constructed between the Mississippi River and the Mississippi River Gulf Out­ let continues. No recommendation will be announced, however, until a study is completed by the Louisiana Department of High­ ways and the U.S. Corps of Engineers, according to Dock Board President Harry X. Kelly. Mobile Under secretary of the Navy Shipping is presently a bit slow Robert H. B. Baldwin addressed a Navy Day luncheon in New here and the prospects for the Orleans recently and candidly coming month are slow also. One commented on ship unloading tie- ship is laid up, the SS Alcoa Roamer. up in Saigon harbor. Back after a six month trip to Baldwin denied that cargo op­ erations there were inept. In fact, Viet Nam on the Roswell Victory, he asserted they were a "shipping Tommy Jenkins is currently on miracle." He noted that earlier the beach relaxing. Tommy has in the Viet Nam conflict it took sailed all steward dept. ratings Award for outstanding service to safety was presented to the Seafarers International Union at the 12,000 man hours to unload a from messman to chief ^steward. He lives alone in Mobile since the recent meeting of the National Safety Council Congress in Chicago. In addition, SIU Safety Director ship. Now, it takes just 750. passing of his wife earlier this Joe Algina was awarded an individual citation for his efforts to promote safety at sea. At presenta­ New Orleans year. Ofha Biyars is at home in tion ceremonies above are (l-r): Harrison Tyler, ILA Local 19 President: Joe Leonard, ILA Safety Direc­ Chief Steward Vic Romulo is Perdido, Ala., and intends to do tor; Jacob Gold, U.S. Dept. of Labor: Hurley Porter, ILA Local 19 Sec.: and SIU Safety Dir. Joe Algina. taking a rest after making many a little deer and turkey shooting before shipping again. Bryars spent the last seven months as oiler on the Alcoa Ranger down in bauxite country. James Ham­ mond recently piled off the Mt. Washington Victory after thirteen very warm months in the Persian Gulf trade winds. He'll be taking a trip to the New Orleans USPHS CHICAGO—Recommendations made by the SIU Safety Department to insure the welfare of Sea­ to get a thorough check-up before farers aboard vessels transporting toxic and combustible liquids in portable tanks have won the sup­ registering again. Roim^ Garza Morris J. Danzey, one of four port of the U.S. Coast Guard Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection, New York. Seafaring brothers (all SIU), re­ In a paper presented at the of one of the tank containers at sea. Contact with this liquid, a voyage down south on the Del cently paid off on the intercoastal 54th National Safety Congress aboard. The containers were filled of its fumes, can cause severe lung Mar. He plans a relaxing vaca­ trailership, Panama. M.J. is mar­ and Exposition of the marine with tolylene diisocyanate. The damage, serious skin bums and tion around the tables in Las ried, makes his home with his wife section of the National Safety leak was discovered after one day harmful eye irritations. Vegas and will be ready to go in Mobile. Council, C.G. Capt. William F. again when he returns. FOWT Chief electrician Ethmi M. Rea called for new regulations to Anthony GaiTa got off the Del Mercer, whose last ship, the Maid­ Rio recently and has been loung­ en Creek plies the Puerto Rico assure that personnel on board vessels are provided with complete ing around the hall taking it easy, run, is taking it easy for awhile at information as to characteristics eating red beans and rice, and his home in Mobile. Seafarer of the cargoes they are transport­ wearing out the newspaper. Now, James Bamett finished a couple ing and how to deal with them in he says' he's ready for either a of trips to Japan as nite cook and trip on one of the new Delta Line baker aboard the Ocean Anna. the event of fire, leakage or other by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative ships or a ship on the pineapple Jimmie is currently registered and emergency. run. Tony lives in Gretna, La. The Port of Los Angeles set a new record for handling general cargo Fire Fighting Gear watching the shipping board for Harry Durecher last sailed as during the fiscal year ended June 30. For the first time, general cargo some steward dept. action. In addition he called for a tight­ shipments totalled more than 5 million tons. General cargo includes assistant pantryman on the Del ening of the present regulations all commodities except lumber, bulk oil or pipeline commodities. This Homton Sud. He is now scanning the shipping board for another job. Seafarer Roscoe Hampton said to assure that the vessel is carry­ category accounted for 5,394,031 tons of traffic out of the year's total After making many a trip as Day that he will shortly be looking for ing the additional fire fighting of 26,182,113 tons. man on the Walter Rke, George a ship going to Viet Nam. He ships equipment that is necessary when The total tonnage represents a 4 geles. Ships in transit are the Geneva, Hernandez has tired of the Ha­ in the engine dept. A. Plnchook, the combustible liquid is on board, per cent increase over the previ­ waiian sugar run and is looking a deck dept. Seafarer, is taking a plus further clarification of regu­ ous year's. During the fiscal year Cities Service Norfolk, Perunar, forward to a trip to South Amer­ shot at obtaining an AB's .tickets. lations pertaining to portable tanks just ended, 3,818 ships stopped by Ema Elizabeth, Oakland, Marymar, and the Steel Se^arar. ica, preferably on the Dei Rio. Another deck dept. man again try­ and various types of toxic and the port. Seafarers M. H. Beadey and combustible liquid cargoes. John "Monk" Kelty was in the ing for his AB ticket is J. A. A number of new facilities in Byrd Gold are both headed for Union Hall Cafeteria recently re­ Chestnut. This will be J. A.'s sec­ Also present at the four-day Los Angeles have increased ship­ galing his fellow Seafarers with ond time around and he's con­ meeting in Chicago.was SIU Safe­ ping capabilities. The $7.2 million Seattle, bound to pick up the Lyim stories about the old days when fident he'll come through a win­ ty Director Joseph Algina. The Indies terminal can berth six ships Victory for a trip to the Far East. Electrician Beasley of New Or­ the union hall was on Bienville St. ner. SIU had previously recommended y leans has been an SIU man for the posting of placards in the ^ 7" 22 years. Brother Gold, also an messrooms informing crewmemelectrician, hails from Tampa, bers of the type of cargo aboard, Florida, and is a 13-year SIU its special properties, instructions member. for dealing with them in case of emergency and instructions for Seattle dealing with medical emergencies Shipping out of Seattle is active SAN FRANGISCOs—Voting has commenced as the SIUNA- arising from crewmembers con­ for any and all ratings with no affiliated Marine Cooks and Stewards Union—Pacific District tact with such chemicals. letup in sight. Carl Johnson is shooting for began its two-monthi-long election of officers. Protective Garments Johnson Hunt Bosun's spot on the Wayne Vic­ The election is spread out The constitutional positions to In addition to new regulations simultaneously. The $1.3 million tory, while George Hayes is aim­ over the 60-day period to assure be filled by the election's winners to assure the availability of prop­ ing for a Calmar ship or one go­ the possibility for every mem­ are as follows: Secretary-Treas­ er fire fighting equipment aboard Catalina terminal facilitates oper­ ing to Vietnam. ber, whether active or retired, to urer, Assistant Secretaiy-Treas- any vessel transporting such car­ ations, as does newly-installed equipment at Matson Line's ter­ Wilmington cast a ballot. urer. Headquarters Dispatcher, goes, the SIU also called for the minal which permits consolidation Shipping has been on the upVoting may be done by several three Headquarters Patrolmen, inclusion of protection garments of containerized shipments. and-up in this port with a good such as special fire and chemical means. In San Francisco, mem­ Los Angeles Port Agent, New outlook for the future. Any AB, San Francisco bers may vote manually. The mail York Port Agent, Honolulu Port resistant clothing and special Shipping has been quite active FOWT, or electrician can easily ballot is legitimate from all other Agent, Portland Port Agent, Seat­ breathing apparatus in case of and will likely remain so in this ship out without any problem. All ports. MCS men on vacation else­ tle Port Agent, as well as six accident. ratings in all departments can ship where in the country, as well as SIUNA convention delegates. Injuries caused by toxic or com­ area. out of here without waiting too Seafarers paid off this past pe­ retired members anywhere, may There are no ballot propositions bustible fumes escaping from long. apply for a mail ballot without to be voted on at this election. The leaky containers has become a riod on the Ocean Evelyn, SraAfter several week's vacation in going to a port where the Union result is that this year's ballot is problem of growing importance traln New Jersey, Steel Vendor, Europe, Boh Hunt is back in town. maintains an office. AH ballots the smallest in size in the Union's recently. In July of this year Couer D'Alene Victory, PMI Bob is eager to get back on the sent by mail niust be postmarked history. However, the importance crewmembers of the SlU-con- Oceanic Faith, Rio Grande, Our job as soon as a chief steward's Lady of Peace, Steel Traveler, not later than midnight, December of this election is as great as any tracted Fairland (sea-land) were spot hits the ^ard. Maiden Victory, and the Los An­ 30, in order to be valid. held in the past. hospitalized, victims of a leakage 7; SlU's Toxic Cargo Recommendations Supported by C.G. Safety Officer J .? The Pacific Coast i; A' A: • if t; ::P I- I I \ 4) ^ NimnB Cooks and Stowwds Union is Undorway ¥i: •i ;:j/ n • i- . �'V Page Six November 25, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG November 4 to November 17, 1966 QUESTION: What is your favorite hangout or place of re­ laxation in a foreign country. P. Esteban: I enjoy going to the Seamen's Club in Yokohama, Japan very much. A fellow can do a lot, have a drink, play billiards, rent a room for the night, get a hair­ cut, or meet old friends. They have excellent food and the prices are very fair. A seaman can always find something to do there. — — Lawrence O'Connell: Give me Lisbon, either the Pennsylvania Bar or the Esteril Casino. The I Pennsylvania has great food and service, it's right in the heart of town and the I prices are fair. For $7.50youcan get a ticket to the Casino, good for two weeks. If you don't gamble, relax and en­ joy the floor shows. Manuel Landron, Jr.: I like Yokohama very much. The Scandia Restaurant is I a very good place for steak and in addition, they have an excellent menu. You have ; to walk up a flight of stairs to get there. It's a small place, but the service is great and the prices are reasonable. Robert McLaughlin: I have al­ ways enjoyed going to Manila. j There are sev­ eral nice spots, but in particular, a place called Kicapo's. The drinks are good and the service is exceptional. A guy can have a I friendly drink, sit back, relax and enjoy looking at ships in the harbor. Deiotte Retires Retired Seafarer Walter Deiotte picked up his first regular month­ ly $150 pension check recently from SlU rep. Marvin Hauf at the SlU hall in Norfolk. Deiotte was employed for many years at Gurtis Bay Shipyard in that city. Richard De Fazi: I've always enjoyed the Raffles Club in SingI apore. They have excellent food, drinks and service and the prices are reasonable. The place is run by the British Government and seamen are al* ways treated very well there. The club also has a dance floor and a movie theatre. 4^ Louis Mouton: Well, Singapore has several places that I always enjoyed visiting. In particular I would recom­ mend the Texas and the Washing­ ton Bars. They have fine food, drinks and lots of local atmosphere. There are a num­ ber of other places in Singapore in addition to those two, that I have enjoyed visiting. Cruise Ship Safety Bill Becomes Law WASHINGTON — President Johnson has signed a ship safety bill providing safety and financial responsibility standards for pas­ senger vessels operating from United States ports. Specifically, passenger ships will have to be fireproof if they are to sail from the United States. The law applies directly at Americanflag and foreign-flag vessels having accommodations for fifty or more passengers. In addition, the. law. requires that prospective passengers be no­ tified of the safety standards on a passenger ship and that this infor­ mation also be included in the company's advertising. Stiff fines will slap companies for any in­ fraction. A company must establish fi­ nancial security, by posting some kind of bond or by having. insur­ ance, proving it can cover any judgment against it for death or injuries. The financial commit­ ment is set at $20,000 for each passenger up to a total of 500; $15,000 for the next 500; $10,000 for the next 500; and $500 above that. "> Also, the company must refund the passengers his ticket money if a ship fails to sail on its scheduled voyage date. Shipping companies have until November, 1968, to meet the new standards. Ships not up to stand­ ard by then, and this includes older ones heretofore exempt, will be denied port clearance. The bill represents a compro­ mise measure created out of a joint committee of the House and Senate that had met to resolve the differences between two separate bills proposed by the two legisla­ tive bodies. Congressional concern for mar­ itime safety, was prompted by the burning and sinking of the cruise ship Yarmouth Castle in Novem­ ber, 1965, with the loss of 50 lives, and the fire at sea aboard the Viking Princess a few months later. DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville"' Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B Class C 3 2 1 61 37 22 1 4 4 21 19 8 3 4 0 3 7 5 0 1 1 3 2 1 29 22 7 33 10 11 7 5 5 33 17 42 22 23 13 228 143 121 Class A Class B 0 1 92 35 9 4 20 10 6 7 7 4 7 1 22 5 32 47 17 40 8 5 60 24 16 29 352 159 Class A Class B 25 5 278 76 26 11 92 25 22 14 11 14 12 4 92 16 167 77 131 104 210 0 82 0 43 5 1.001 351 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 2 2 73 46 7 2 16 • 19 3 6 8 6 0 2 16 8 37 . 25 11 31 2 7 27 19 14 7 252 151 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston ...' Wilmington San Francisco Seattle To/als TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 4 0 65 13 6 2 13 13 6 1 3 2 0 5 10 1 34 24 17 6 7 7 42 13 12 8 97 224 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 3 1 • 39 38 23 6 5 3 13 18 7 2 4 1 6 4 4 1 3 2 3 10 7 9 26 21 20 9 23 6 1 13 30 20 41 1 16 30 147 135 189 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 10 2 166 146 > 13 5 79 35 '> 14 11 7 7 > 4 0 42 52 86 78 131 87 13 0 46 0 10 2 611 465 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B ^Class C 0 0 0 39 16 40 3 1 5 12 20 6 0 1 1 5 3 3 2 0 2 7 2 1 17 5 13 10 6 15 6 3 8 9 46 21 6 7 13 87 131 136 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 13 2 61 24 18 7 70 31 17 20 7 4 10 4 13 7 122 77 58 85 14 60 0 17 • 1 507 235 rStriking Workers Related Filthy Inhuman Conditions Chiiago Packers'Strike Spurred Famed American Novel 7he Jangle' ne of the most influential books of the early were being brutally treated by the police. In the Twentieth Century, "The Jungle," was course of gathering his story, Sinclair compiled a largely the product of a bitter strike in huge amount of material on how the stockyards and packinghouses of those days operated. Most Chicago's stockyards sixty years ago. Written by Upton Sinclair who covered the of the workers were immigrants who could not strike in 1904 as a young Socialist newspaper speak English, but there was a nucleus of Ameri­ writer and "muckraker," the novel grew out of can workers who had formed a union and it was the story of life in the Chicago stockyards as told from them that Sinclair got most of<1 his informato Sinclair by workers in meat packing plants. tion. "I would sit night after night, after their work, Basically designed as a novel of protest against in their homes. Several would have gathered to the exploitation of workers in the stockyards, its most powerful impact was the discovering by the talk to me and I would ply them with questions. American public of the way in which its steaks, Once they got started, they would talk very freely. I got information, for instance, about the doping its sausages and its canned meats were prepared a story of shocking filth, dirt and unhygienic con­ of meat and the horrors that were perpetrated. ditions that literally sickened millions of Ameri­ Oddly enough, when the book came out, the things that concerned the public meat supply made the cans. Out of that novel, published in 1906, came an book successful because people who had money investigation into the nation's stockyards during enough to buy meat were concerned with the the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and out of kind of meat they were eating." Although "The Jungle" eventually was pub­ that investigation came the Pure Food and Drug lished by Doubleday-Page, Sinclair had great diffi­ Act of 1906. The role of the stockyard strike of 1904 and culty in persuading publishers that his book was the role of union men in giving Upton Sinclair the not a libelous concoction. In addition he found material with which to write his powerful expose his book misrepresented in the newspapers which was dramatically retold in a radio interview with went out of their way to excuse or deny what he Sinclair—now a hearty 88—and Harry W. Flan- had written. nery, AFL-CIO radio coordinator. Sinclair, who recently left his California home Flannery interviewed Sinclair in Rockville, to live in the East not far from the nation's capital, Md., not too far from the Writer's birth place in lives a life fully as dramatic as the events described Baltimore, Maryland. in his books. Pulitzer Prize winner in 1942, . Sinclair told him of how he had gone to Chi­ Sinclair r?m for Governor on the Democratic ticket cago, representing a little four-page Socialist news­ not, too many yeans ago on his "EPIC Program— paper, to cover a strike of stockyard workers who End Poverty in California," _ O �Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG Georgia Governors' Standoff To Be Ruled On By Court . r' Georgia remained without a governor-elect as a three-judge federal court wrestled with the legal problems raised by the failure of either Democrat Lester G. Maddox or Republican Howard H. Callaway to win a majority of the vote. Maddox received slightly more than 47 percent of the vote in the Nov. 8 election, Callaway slightly under. Former Gov. Ellis G. Arnall received about 6 percent of the vote, write-ins from Georgians who could not stomach either the extreme segregationism of Maddox or the Gpldwater Republicanism of Callaway. In most states, Maddox would have been the winner with a plurality. But Georgia's constitution requires a majority vote to elect a governor and throws the election into the legislature if no candidate has a majority. The American Civil Liberties Union blocked that procedure with a motion for a court injunction against action by a malapportioned legislature. The federal court agreed that action by the legislature would be unconstitutional and issued an order barring it. But the order did not specify how the impasse should be solved. The civil liberties organization has asked the court to permit a wideopen election in which any candidate might run. Callaway's support­ ers have urged a runoff election limited to the two top candidates, with write-ins barred. A group supporting write-in privileges in any runoff argued that a Negro voter would be deprived of his rights if he were forced to vote for a segregationist candidate. And Maddox has ex­ pressed the hope that the choice of governor would be made by the legislature. Meanwhile Governor Carl E. Sanders said he will stay in office after Jan. 10, the normal inauguration date for a new governor, if the issue has not been settled by then. * « * Major efforts for state collective bargaining statutes covering union fire fighters are a necessity if they are to win improved pay, hours and working conditions. President William D. Buck of the International Association of Fire Fighters said in a network radio interview. In addition. Buck reported the union's constitutional prohibition against strikes, in effect since 1918, is scheduled for intensive review. He said the formation of a high-level fact-finding and review commis­ sion authorized by the union's recent convention is now under way. The review group will include "representatives of organizations that should know something about the fire fighting services in their com­ munities" as well as union members. Buck said. His statements came as he was interviewed on Labor News Conference, aired weekly over the Mutual radio network. "Arbitrary public officials" in some areas "must think we are still back in the volunteer fire fighting days," Buck declared, and in some cases "have dared us to strike, knowing that we would not." Collec­ tive bargaining statutes, with built-in arbitration proceedings, have given the fire fighters "some relief," he said. The North Carolina AFL-CIO has passed a strongly worded res­ olution blasting the operators of this year's State Fair for leasing a booth to the Ku Klux Klan for a "propaganda exhibit" that will be guarded night and day by 12 po­ lice officers. The convention said it believed in free speech, but add­ ed that public interest did not jus­ tify a state exhibit by the Klan or the large body of protective police. I ] •i - H —j>— A record number of delegates attending the New York State AFL-CIO convention — 1,700 — voted a $10,000 appropriation to help promote organization of New York farm workers. The resolu­ tion, approving the drive, cited "inhuman living conditions" and "exploitation of the migrants by the state's agricultural industry." <I> For the second time in three years, newspaper unions here have struck the Toledo Blade and the Toledo Times as a result of long stalemates in contract negotia­ tions. After months of futile talks the Typographical Union struck after a negotiating committee re­ port that recounted unsuccessful negotiations that began last May. Shortly after, the Toledo News­ paper Guild also voted to join the strike with the Stereotypers join­ ing the strike as it went into its second week. Both newspapers, shut down when all of the nine newspaper unions employed by them refused to cross picket lines. A joint strike headquarters has been set up and arrangements have been made for picket trailers and use of the portable picket headquarters of the Toledo Area AFL-CIO Council. In all, about 1,000 unionists are involved. Key differences between the unions and the Blade management are con­ cerned with wages, duration of contract, pensions, health and wel­ fare, and working conditions in general. —4,— Corporation profits continued to rise sharply the third quarter of 1966 and records were again smashed. The only major com­ pany not joining the profit parade in the third quarter was General Motors. Big gainers were Alcoa, B. R. Mallory, Magnavox, Penn­ sylvania Railroad and Republic Steel. Musicians with the famed Phil­ adelphia Orchestra who have been on strike for seven weeks are seek­ ing to settle the dispute by accept­ ing management's salary offer and a three-year contract if it includes a lightened work schedule. Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians said acceptance of its proposal could bring an immedi­ ate halt to the strike. "Foul Weather and Fair" \OUf2 COUMT/^l — MY COUHTIZY- oia^aotMTRYl WB WEEP SOU-MOWII SBT W THBRB AMP CARPM TUE STUFP!- AMP — AMP SCRACTCn f &0! 00/^0! , f A'i ^We Want You "We Want You." This was the inscription on World War Two posters asking for enlistees in this country's fight against tyranny. In World War Two, in the Korean conflict, in Vietnam, Seafarers have never hesitated, either as members of the military, or as members of the merchant fleet, to serve their country during time of conflict. However, despite the important role that the U.S. merchant fleet plays in hauling cargos vitally needed by our fighting troops during times of need, it is often treated as a long-forgotten relative after it is no longer needed to haul military cargos. In effect, the U.S. merchant marine is re­ garded by the government as a foul weather necessity and a fair weather expendable. After the smoke has cleared. Uncle Sam returns to his customary practice of scouting the earth in search of foreign-flag vessels to carry cargos ordinarily reserved for U.S. flag ships. In many cases, government agencies have attempted to circumvent U.S. laws designed to protect the U.S. merchant fleet. In partic­ ular, government agencies have attempted to circumvent the Caro Preference act, which reserves 50 percent of Government aid cargos for American flag ships. Now, once again, during a time of con­ flict, the U.S. merchant fleet is regarded by the government as a sorely needed commod­ ity to haul supplies to our troops fighting in Viet Nam. During peacetime, U.S. maritime labor has acted as a prophet of doom. It has warned the government that the condition of our fleet was dropping below the danger pKjint in meeting our economic and military demands. The response has in most cases been a totally deaf ear to U.S. maritime, and a come-and-get it attitude toward foreign flag shipping in quest of U.S. cargos. In Vietnam, the dye is once again cast. The U.S. merchant marine is being asked to give its all for Uncle Sam. To the best of its ability it is doing so. But it should be clear to all the govern­ ment agencies involved with insuring that the U.S. maintains a strong merchant fleet, that pulling dilapidated World War Two ships out of our reserve fleets is no answer in meeting the economic and military ship­ ping needs of this country. The 90th Congress—A Tortoise Or A Hare The American labor movement spear­ headed much of the social and legislative reform for which the 89th Congress won its reputation as one of the "most progres­ sive" in history. The 89th Congress will be remembered for the passage of much longoverdue social legislation. The 90th Congress, more conservative and less liberal in outlook, is expected to move more slowly and possibly even attempt to back-track in some areas through its con­ trol over the allocation of funds. Although much important work has been begun by the 89th Congress, much still re­ mains to be done. Poverty, urban problems, improved education, better health care, are all areas in which vast improvement are needed. New programs must be begun in these and other areas. Programs already begun must be improved. As it always has in the past, the American labor movement will be on the job as the "peoples lobby", representing the needs and aspirations of all the American people. �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG •" November 25, 1966 -A- Wi:-: '-'-Vif These Seafarers are cranking in their lifeboat during training period at Mill Basin. Some 1,600 Seafarers have received a lifeboat ticket from the CG ^ IF®® S HIP safety has always been a matter of concern to the SIU. Through, its Ship Safety Program, it has stressed the position that the "only good ship is a safe ship." In addition, the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship conducts courses in Lifeboat Training which prepares Seafarers for the eventuality that they may someday have to abandon their own ship, or go to the aid of seamen on another stricken vessel. The Lifeboat Training program also enables Sea­ farers to obtain their AB's ticket, as a lifeboat en­ dorsement is a necessity in order to achieve this rating. Many times each year,. the training received by Seafarers at the SIU Lifeboat Training School is put to the test during incidents of disaster and real emergency, and has never yet failed to meet any challenge presented by weather, fire at sea, accident, or any combination of these. The pictures on these pages show an SIU lifeboat training class being tested by the Coast Guard for their lifeboat knowledge and technique. By passing this Coast Guard examination they received their lifeboat tickets which every AB is required to have. No one can tell however, when these and other graduates of the SIU Lifeboat Training School will meet the real test of their knowledge and skill. For Seafarers aboard the Steel Navigator the test came just recently, when they were called upon to man the lifeboats and pull right up to the flaming tanker Gulfstag to search for survivors of her crew who might be in the water near the blazing vessel. The SIU Lifeboat School was created to meet the need for qualified lifeboatmen. Begun in Janu­ ary, 1959, the school has graduated 166 classes amounting to 1,685 men. Ninety-five percent of the graduates passed the Coast Guard test, thereby geting official endorsement as holders of lifeboat-tickets. The lifeboat school also helps men prepare for their Coast Guard examinations qualifying them as ablebodied seamen. The Coast Guard requires that all candidates for an AB rating must be qualified lifeboatmen. Open to men sailing in all three shipboard depart­ ments, the SIU Lifeboat School is located at Mill Basin in Brooklyn. The course lasts a week and a half. In that time the students are taught basic knots, the basics of fire fighting and prevention, emergency signals and safety procedures. The focus of the course is the lifeboat. The men learn about lifeboat equipment, procedures for launching and recovering, how to row and how to.take charge of and direct a lifeboat crew. The school has several lifeboats which are manned by the students. Other teaching aids include reading material, schematics of boats and training films. € V I'j V-, ij I , y These men. are coiling down the boat fall line. While D. Lasso receives instruction for cdxswain position, fellow crewmembers are laying on oars. �November 25, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine r Seafarer removes a plug in lifeboat. Seafarers get expert instruction in class from Ami Bjornsson. Test conductor R. Harrison at helm. Seafarers are shown raising lifeboat during drill at Mill Basin. 5 -• I fe .r 'i- John Montaperto is graded by the Coast Guard examiner, Richard Harrison. Equipment demonstration. J. Aguilar hooks boat fall onto the release hook. I V ^ y I» i .•{ K , i J Coast Guard Examiner Harrison leaves boat following test at Mill "Basin. J. Aguilar gives coxswain commands. Bow painter fastened to secure boat. �Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG November 25, 1966 ''r" .jf;f »\ .: 1, t' •^., ' •r , V.i ••'o'•:.'i•••' JP: •• i" - - 4-!-; ' •'i Charles Furedi (left) of deck dept., studies his next move during chess game with fellow deck hand Rufino Saray while they wait for ship to pay off in Port Elizabeth. Dave LeMarier of Steward dept., enjoys some music on a new transitor radio. John Funk will take a crane maintenance job on the ship's next sea voyage. Roy .McCance of engine department gets a haircut before leaving the vessel, Deck hand James Galloway takes time out for smoke while waiting for payoff. Among the Seafarers was Joe Aragona who shipped as an ordinary seaman. Payoff time has arrived for Seafarers on Raphael Semmes. John Campbell of deck dept., Carlos Gomez of engine dept., and Jim Stickney of engine dept., (l-r) gather in the crew mess room of the Raphael Semmes. SlU Representative Bill Hall goes over details of the voyage with Bob Prideaux of the deck dept. Looking on are, M. L. Carroll, of steward dept., and J. Stickney who ships in engine dept. Felix Irving, who sailed in the engine department, di$cusses trip with patrolman at payoff, as fellow crewmembers congregate in the background. The Raphael Semmes, owned by the SeaLand company, completed a trip to Europe. The payoff was held in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. Members of the ship's steward department are ready to leave ship, after o successful voyage. From left, Carlos Sy, Martin Iturrino, and Carlos Mojica, who kept Seafarers wall fad, �November 25, 1966 SE/AFARERS LOG Page Eleven 1/ Democrats Still Maintain Majority The Great Lakes by Al Tanner, Vice-President and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes Conservative GOP Eiertion Gam Cioud Congress'Legislative Oatlook We are now approaching the end of the 1966 sailing season and WASHINGTON—Although the Senate remains solidly Democratic and generally liberal despite some of our ships are already laid up. The E. M. Fwd laid-up in Mil­ waukee and the J. B. Ford in Buffalo. We also have several tentative Republican gains in the recent election, the balance of power in the 90th Congress will rest in the dates for the Kinsman and Buckeye vessels, where the majority will House of Representatives where conservative Republicans scored substantial gains. lay up in lower lake ports. Some of the larger fleets, like Boland, Reiss The new Senate will be com­ 47 newly-elected Republican rep­ ress, if at a slower pace than dur­ and Gartland, hope to run their posed of 64 Democrats and 36 resentatives are more conservative ing the last two years. vessels as late as possible before the beach in Detroit are: Hmry Republicans, giving the Demo­ than the congressmen they re­ On the state level. Republicans the big freeze. The Ben W. Cal­ Bucciill, Joe Arnold, Bill Cowan, crats a clear majority. Further­ placed. A combination of con­ now sit in more Governor's man­ Leo TIemey and Bill Doyle, all of vin will be the winter boat this year, operating the coal run be­ whom sail in the steward's depart­ more, the 18 newly-elected Re­ servative Democrats and conserv­ sions than do Democrats. When publicans are considered middle- ative Republicans voting together the victors in the recent election tween Toledo and Detroit, and we ment. of-the-roaders, more liberal in out­ would outnumber the consistent take office the Republicans will Buccilli and Arnold made a tow have received many letters from than the mainstream of Re­ liberals of both parties who won hold at least 25 gubernatorial look on the tug Goode. Cowan is off seniority men requesting trans­ publican congressmen. The legis­ election. his boat on a medical, Tierney posts and the Democrats 24. The fers to that vessel. just got back from Vietnam and lative outlook of the Senate there­ The key to effective control of Governorship of Georgia is still in The tanker Transbay, an A & G Doyle is sitting around waiting fore is not significantly changed the new House seems now to rest doubt, because neither the Re­ contracted ship, is still in the ship­ for the Transbay. by the election. on whether winning Republicans publican or the Democratic can­ yard at Lorain, Ohio, and there is Joe Salisbury hung up his golf In the House however, although who campaigned as middle-of-the- didate polled a majority of the a chance she might sail before the clubs for the year and took a job the party breakdown seems sim­ roaders choose to align themselves votes and the issue will probably Seaway closes. According to com­ aboard the barge Malda. Joe says ilar, with the Democrats enjoying with the conservative coalition or have to be decided by the courts. pany spokesmen, they will call a he is going to get an early start a 248 to 187 majority over the whether they intend to live up to Of 33 Governors' chairs up for crew sometime around November next spring so he can get into the Republicans, the legislative out­ their vows as moderates—advo­ grabs. Republican captured 10 29th and sail direct to Montreal. low 80's. look is more clouded because the cating continued legislative prog- previously held by Democrats and The Seaway is expected to stay hung on to another dozen which open on a day-to-day basis from they previously held. The Demo­ December 3rd on, depending on crats on the other hand were able weather. to unseat only two Republican Speaking about the St. Law­ Governors, and held on to nine rence Seaway, the Canadian ship­ other state houses which they pre­ ping industry and the Dominion viously held. Marine Association, an organiza­ The legislative breakdown for By Sidney Margolius tion representing more than twenty the next two years therefore Sometimes repair jobs performed by high-pressure Car repair frauds, and especially "bait" ads for companies operating vessels on stands at: the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence transmission repairs, are on the increase, a survey shops may not be satisfactory even at the final high SENATE: 64 Democrats—36 price. An Akron car owner answered an ad for a and Inland Waterways, submitted of current consumer problems by this department Republicans. transmission exchange at a flat price. The final bill a proposal to the Canadian Gov­ finds. HOUSE: 248 Democrats—187 was $129—more than double the advertised price. In the survey, made among Better Business Bu­ ernment urging the elimination of Republicans. reaus, Legal Aid Societies and state legal authorities, But the transmission was worse than ever, and the GOVERNORSHIPS: 25 Re­ car buying and repair problems lead the hit parade repair company would not honor its six-month "guar­ publicans and 24 Democrats, with of consumer complaints. (Among the other leaders antee." the state of Georgia still unde­ Another frequent "bargain" offer which often re­ are installment-buying problems in general; easy cided. loans promoted by small-loan companies with result­ sults in excessive charges is bait ads for rebuilt motors. ant garnishees and even bankruptcies, and a resurg­ One New York firm was found by the State Attorney General to offer to install rebuilt motors for $109. ence of food-freezer plans.) For example. Franklin Thayer, General Counse But when customers came to pick up their cars they of Denver Legal Aid, reports that auto and equipment were charged several hundred dollars more for work they had not authorized. In some cases the bills came sales head consumer problems in that area. There are, also, continuing reports of excessive to more than the value of the cars. But when cus­ charges for transmission repairs and engine overhaul, tomers refused to pay, the firms would not release Cowan BucciUl with low-income and moderate-income families espe­ the cars and threatened to sell them at public auction. There are no bargain car prices if you expect cially hit hard. Seaway tolls. The Association WASHINGTON — Because of competent work. The only way to keep down the "Tiere are lots of troubles with used car 'guaran­ says that abolition of the Seaway tolls is essential to the survival of tees' for old models sold 'as is' with assurance that cost is to take the best preventive possible care, and design changes, the Defense De­ that nation's industry and agricul­ they are fine cars in good running condition," reports practice careful driving habits. When repairs are partment has withdrawn an offer ture due to intensified competi­ Jasper Rowland, President of the Akron Better Busi­ required, you also need to know how to select a com­ to allow British bids on construc­ tion of four minesweepers to cost tion. The brief was filed in pro­ ness Bureau: "These people then have trouble with petent shop. about $20,000,000. American With proper care, an automatic transmission should test over the proposed 10 per cent bait transmission repairs, alley garages and finance maritime labor went on record as last 50,000 to 75,000 miles if you habitually drive in boost in Seaway tolls currently companies being strongly against British bids, heavy city traffic, and 100,000 or more if most of You can't depend on exceptionally low prices ad­ being debated. contending that the ships should your driving is done in light traffic. vertised for overhauling an automatic transmission, The Association went on to say rightly be built in American ship­ But you can damage a transmission in just a few the New York Better Business Bureau warns. Such that stepped up drives for export yards, by American workers. thousand miles, experts warn, by fast idling, staying offers as $59 or $75 are merely bait to get you into sales by the United States and The Department of Defense, in "drive" when you make frequent stops in heavy the shop. You then find yourself charged for all other economic heavyweights however, has not changed their traffic, and jack-rabbit starts. makes it more urgent than ever to kinds of extras. policy. A Pentagon spokesman Defective or worn-out shock absorbers (after 25,In a case cited by G. K. Grimm, Vice President return to Canada's historic policy of toll-free waterways. (We would of Milwaukee Better Business Bureau, who puts auto 000 miles) also can cause transmission failures, said British shipbuilders instead like to know who is carrying all repairs at the top of his complaint list, one repair as well as other problems, the Petroleum Division are being given the chance "to of these exports. Certainly not firm advertised $40 for transmission repairs, but a of Greenbelt (Md.) Consumer Services advises. But compete for construction of $29,here, too, you need to beware of advertised cheap 400,000 worth of vessels in the customer wound up paying $125. American-flag ships!) prices. High-quality shocks of the preferred multi- Navy's small ship procurement In California, complaints about auto repairs have To this date, the only SIU ship value type usually cost $8.50 to $12 each, and should program. that entered the Seaway this year led to the introduction of a bill in the state legislature be installed in pairs, these experts say. The original minesweeper proj­ to require auto shops to register with the State Bureau was the tanker Tran^y. She ect has been changed drastically, In choosing a repair shop, look for these clues to of Repair Services, just as TV and radio repair dealers came in empty and will probably and "the Navy wants to more competence: now must do. The bill was drafted with the aid of leave empty. closely watch and supervise the • Does the shop look well organized and clean? experienced journeymen mechanics associated with Many of our members have the Machinists' Automotive Legislative Committee. • Does the shop use modem test equipment such building," the Pentagon said. been inquiring about the new va­ "The new design, together with Shops also would be required to give customers as engine operation and vacuum guages, volt meters, cation plan. Negotiations, I'm a written estimate of the work to be done, and an oscilloscope and a dynamometer which simulates road new equipment such as more ad­ glad to say, have been going along itemized invoice for all parts and labor. The bill conditions (or at least band instruments)? vanced low magnetic and acoustic smoothly and we expect to have provides penalties for misleading advertising, charg­ • Is the shop experienced in your make, or at minesweeping systems and the all the mechanics worked out next ing for labor not performed and unnecessarily re­ least in the type of repair you require? need for low noise . . . demand a month. I cannot go into detail at placing good parts. • Is there any tendency towards high-pressure much closer contact between the t(iis time( However, just as soon selling? (A good shop may recommend certain types technical departments of the as the the trustees are named and Unscrupulous Competition of preventive maintenance such as lubrication and United States Navy and the ship­ all necessary documents signed, The bill also would protect scrupulous repairmen spark-plug regapping, but won't grasp the chance to builder than was envisaged" a De­ we will have a full report ready from the competition of sharp operators and low- sell you something just because you ask whether you fense Department statement said. for the membership. The potential minesweeper con­ quality work, Helen Nelson, California Consumer need it, such as new spark plugs.) Does the service man diagnose carefully before tracts were part of a foreign ex­ Herb Jacobs, SIU old-timer and Counsel points out. change offset agreement accom­ In addition to guarding against "bait" transmission le will say what the trouble is? steward aboard the SS Lacka­ • A union shop is a definite added safeguard be­ panying the British purchase of wanna, stopped in the hall last ads, you need to be careful of any ads quoting bargain week to say hello. Herb was off flat prices for brake linings and other jobs, the Akron cause the mechanics must go through a formal ap­ American-made Fill A aircraft. The United Kingdom plans to buy his ship on a leave of absence and BBB warns. The purported bargain may prove to prenticeship program plus additional training. • And finally, what do other car owners think 50 of the new planes by 1970 at is now going back to finish up' the be more costly than the charges made by responsible of the shop? a cost pf nearly $300,000,000, season. Other SIU members on service companies. YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH leafarer's Guide to Better Buying US Camels Contract With British Yard •I. < rv ( i I I r< V I .V -( .< -< A V �P*Ce Twelve SEAFARERS LOG 51(1 Lifeboat Class No. 164 Novemhae aS» 1966^ Pachyderms Go 1st Class on Claiborne Two Containerized Female Elephants Take Trip Across the Gulf of Mexico NEW ORLEANS—SIU crew members of the Claiborne (Gulf-Puerto Rico Lines) where startled one morning recently by the arrival of two pachyderms. The elephants were perhaps the strangest passengers ever to be carried by the Qaibome, what's more, it probably marked the first time that elephants had been shipped as ^ containerized cargo. The two elephants, named Ruth and Eva, were being shipped from New Orleans to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where they will be displayed for promotional pur­ poses at a shopping center. Eva is a teen-ager, only 16 years old. She tips the scale at between 4,000 to 5,000 pounds. Ruth is a senior citizen, being 85 years old, and a resident of the U.S. since 1890, when she was brought here for the St. Louis World's Fair. Ruth weighs between 6,000 and 7,000 The latest additions to the ranks of SlU lifeboat ticket holders pounds. (The totarweight of the are shown after they successfully had' completed course at Harry lift was about 36,000 pounds). Lundeberg School of Seamanship in New York City. In left to Ruth is a Burma elephant. right order, front, are: Donaciano Santiago, George McKenna, and Burma elephants have only four William Schneider. Back row: Jose Torres, Winford Powell, Gor­ toes, while Indian elephants have don Johnson and the instructor of the class. Ami Bjornsson. five. These animals came by truck from the Sarasota, Fla., Animal Land, and were accom­ panied by trainer Frank Dailey. The trailer containing the ele­ Two strangers were seen recently walking along the New Orleans phants was ventilated from the waterfront. They were Ruth and Eva, two elephants on their way top. When the animals were lifted to Puerto Rico. The pair were containerized for easy handling. onto the ship, they were chained to the floor in order to prevent STEEL ABCHItECT^ (ftthmtan), ()c. them from slipping from one side along with the ship's cargo. ; tober 30—Chairman, WUtiiim MacArthiu-; When the ship docked at Port i Secretary, John A. Maalow. $104.25 in to the other. I ship's fund. Captain requests ship's deleEdward Henrera, bom October Scott Walsh, born July 30, Elizabeth, ropes were fastened to The beasts were lifted aboard I srate to contact Union about grettint; an 3, 1966, to the Edward Herreras, 1966, to the James Walshs, Jr., with a derrick operated by mem­ the stalls they were kept in and I ice cube machine since ice maker cannot I produce enough ice for three meals.: UoGalveston, Texas. Superior, Wisconsin. bers of the SlU-Iqland Boatmen's the horses were carried off the I tiop pitide that, company put (irayia: American' currettCy^ inatead '6f ttivafeis ^ Union employed by the Whitman ship and placed on vans parked !i checks. Crew request ice-cube makeri as j old ice machine cannot produce enough on the dock. Destiny Denise Owens, bom Towing Co. Montie V<MI Miller, born June l ice for : three meaia. Deck cargo chains A wide variety of animal life ! are a hazard and unsafe to all men going 28, 1966, to the John J. Millers, August 5, 1966, to the Charles B. Recently a pair of $17,000 Vote of thanks to the ateward Owens, Texas City, Texas. Houston, Texas. horses were among the cargo car­ has been carried in the past by i1 forward. department for the fine meals, and a job SlU-manned ships. Seafarers who ItyeJl done. , ried by the SlU-manned Detroit —— —— sailed on the Delta Lines ship, Del Daniel E. McNeBage, bom Sep­ (Sea-Land) on a trip from Puerto Lora Lee Snyder, bom Septem­ ber 20, 1966, to the Edward Lee tember 30, 1966, to the John W. .Rico. The horses were en route Monte, a few years ago, have fond to New York to perform in the memories of "Slipper," the seal. Snyders, College Park, W. Vir­ McNellages, Mobile, Ala. National Horse Show in Madison The seal was found in Angola, ginia. Square Garden. A total of 24 West Africa, by fishermen and John Trent, Jr., bom October horses were unloaded at Port brought back to America on the Denward ^wn, born Febru­ 23, 1966, to the John E. Trents, Elizabeth. They were cared for Del Monte. The seal was tumed ary 9, 1966, to the Frederick Mobile, Ala. by a handler who accompanied over to the New Orleans Zoo as Browns, Camden, New Jersey. a gift from the crew. them on the voyage. Lisa Ann Quinn, bom October. The crew of the Robin Locksley The animals were show horses Kim Nichols, born September 23, 1966, to the Owen Quinns, who perform a variety of tricks. had the company of an ostrich a " 20, 1966, to the Buster Nichols, Astona, New York. The two $17,000 horses are jump­ few years ago. The bird departed New Port Richey, Florida,. ers, including one called . Black from the. ship in Brooklyn, for Roxanne Annis, born October Mist, a 17-year-old veteran of a transportation to a game farm in , Denise Moore, bom March 25, 30, 1966, to the George E. Annis, number of horse shows. They the Catskill Mountains., Crew- tary, B. Eerebee. No beefs and hb dw1966, to the Euless E. Moores, Metairie, La. were kept on the Detroit's deck members aboard the Robin Trent putcd OT reptnfed; by, depaftaieat dele^' Orange, Texas. had a zebra aboard back in 1952. to •serve' as •Bbip's'''weaah»en^ timers on board and an unusually good A Penn ship once had a mascot steward department: l^erying •'amoothly.... M ''''''' called "Jocko," a small monkey •fMiffcella MosBihow^ bom Oc­ . who like to drink from a cup tober 26, 1966, to the Joseph MoTRANSiBLOBE (Nu^n Waterb^^ November s-^Chalrtean.. E W. Pierc while perched on a Seafarer's Secretary, sakowskis, Philadelphia, Pa. P. A. Stephen. ByeryUilj shoulder. Another ship had a is running smooihly with no' .htefs C ^ The Seafarers listed below have money due them from the com­ disputed OT. Motion made that c^Or,;i monkey with a penchant for wear­ ' on record protesting the MSTS and Aim Antonio Palmes III, bom Au­ panies shown. Men whose names are listed should get in touch ing an SIU T-shirt and cap. Most policy, of stationing military personpelic gust 8, 1966, to the Antonio thie ehip without adequate provisionsif with the SIU at 10225 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich., as soon of the crew thought he looked their maintenance, and quartere,.^ btb Palmes, Baltimore, Md. as possible. than ship'# bbspitaii Motion made-r pretty good. Another vessel re­ the ship's--deles»t#.eee'U,E::tkw ^— cently completed a trip to Puerto ;..pX;,(MWdS'::for.enUiw:#ew<.:.pjfiib.UMlO^ Name Ames Sclh Rommo, bom Sep­ Company Amount Rico with a load of cattle. tember 6, 1966, to the Elias Ro­ Edward Jensen Reiss Steamship Co. $17.28 meros, Lake Arthur, La. Ronald Lawson Reiss Steamship Co. $17.28 Mohamed Mnsld Reiss Steamship Co. $22.34 Maris PCTiy, bom October 5, D. Pooley Reiss Steamship Co. $11.64 1966, to the Amold Perrys, New Ronald Smith Bedford, Massachusetts. Reiss Steamship Co. $17.28 Carmen Thompson Reiss Steamship Co. $10.31 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—pleaise *puf my William Mazany Dana Johnson, born August 10, Huron Portland Cement Co. $40.00 f 'name on your mailing list, ' fPniii 1966, to the Archie Johnsons, DuJoseph Sweeney Huron Portland Cement Co, $20.34 luth, Minnesota. Edward Taylor Huron Portland Cement Co. $71.51 H. DIetz Wyandotte Transportation Co. $ 2.34 Adrimme Spawsaren, bom Oc­ Ronald Shell Wyandotte Transportation'Co. $972.91, tober 3, 1966, to the George F. Mohamed Ahdulla American Steamship Co. $ 9.15 riSpaargarens, Metairie, La. Jack Such American Steamship Co. $11.22 James Lynch Great Lakes Towing Co. $ 1.50 Laura Lee Latour, bora August Bruce Harrell Great Lakes Towing Co. $ 5.99 ' 25, 1966, to the Charles B. La- m iI ti'.i -Ylf f| * I'L A 4 y \ / ) .> J J '•i • 4 ^1 /I 4/^ —4/— J Of SIU —4/— MEETINGS <1> 4/ — MONEY DUE I \1> tours, New.Orleans, La. 4^ ' �v;^n:i!ian ^H''r November 25, 1966 " §;• r' SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen Coffee Time At New Orleans Hall .. - Sixteen countries were visited by the crew of the SIU Pacific district contracted President Garfield, "recently returned from an around-the-world cruise. The voyage, which ended Nov. 7, lasted almost four months. Seven different countries were visited during one period of two weeks. - :l "Chewing the fat' at a leisurely coffee break in the cafeteria of SlU's New Orleans hall are (from left to right) J. Galliano, L. Suillot and J. Sauldman. Many SlU halls provide cafeteria facilities. r FINAL DEPARTURES I :i. r< i ' Antonio Dominquez, 57: Pneu­ Surviving is his mother, Mrs. monia claimed the life of Brother Grazia DeMarco and a sister, Dominquez, Sept. Mrs. Honey Parisi of Linden12, in Jackson hurst, N.Y. Burial was in St. Memorial Hospi­ Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, tal, Miami, Fla. New York. He was a member of the Steward Herbert O'Nell, 51: A hemor­ department and rhage proved fatal to Brother joined the SIU in O'Neil on Oct. 20, the port of Tampa in the USPHS where he resided. Hospital in Balti­ Seafarer Dominquez was bom in more. Born in Cuba. He is survived by his wife, Lowell, Massa­ Eugenia Dominquez, of Tampa. chusetts, he join­ 'Burial was in Q)lon Cemetery, ed the SIU in the Tampa. port of Norfolk. —— He had made his Ernest Bell, 63: A pulmonary home in Balti­ ailment claimed the life of Sea­ more. A member of the Steward farer Bell, Sept. department, O'Neil sailed as a 25, at the USPHS cook. He was employed by the I ' *. * Hospital in Nor­ Gallenthin Barge Lines. Surviving folk, Va. A mem­ ber of the Deck is his wife, Helen, of Baltimore. dep'hrtment, he Burial was in Oak Lawn Ceme­ had sailed as a tery, Baltimore. bosun. Bell was born in Georgia Joseph Sweeney, 68: Brother and joined the un­ Sweeney died on Sept. 26, after a ion in Norfolk, where he made fall at his home in his home. Wilmington, Del­ aware. A mem­ Nicholas DeMarco, 45: Seafar­ ber of the SIU United Industrial er DeMarco died August 20, in Workers, he join­ Brooklyn, N. Y. ed the union in A lifetime resiPhiladelphia. dent of Brooklyn, Born in Wilming­ he joined the Un­ ton, he was a life­ ion in New York and was a mem­ long resident of that city. Sweeney ber of the Deck was employed as a ship fitter department. Sea­ by the Wilson Marine Repair farer DeMarco Terminal. He is survived by his served with the wife, Charlotte, of Wilmington. U.S. Navy for 26 months. His Burial was in the Cathedral Ceme­ last ship was the Duke Victory. tery, Wilmington. According to A.B. Isadore Klinetsky, the ship's delegate, the best ports of call were in the Far East. Brother Klinetsky has practically made an art of foreign shopping, visiting depart­ ment stores and supermarkets in every city he vis­ its. He is particu­ larly happy about the world-wide boom in super­ markets. The very best shopping of the Klinetsky entire voyage, he said, was in the Motomachi shopoins center of Tokyo, Hong Kong, where he purchased a new watch. Singapore is also a good shopping port, he said. In Hong Kong he also pur­ chased plates with family portraits painted on them. One of the plates incorporated a picture of a baby. "Is that your son?" bachelor Klinetsky has been asked many times. "No, that's me," he replies, explaining that the portrait on the plate is of himself as a baby. He bought liqueurs and perfume in France, and linen table cloths in India. Asked which was the crew's favorite port, Klinetsky replied Barcelona, Spain. It is a great city, he said, both for good times and shopping. And the prices are good also. Klinetsky said that the Gar­ field's major cargo was rubber, liquor and military equipment. <1> J. H. Maxey, meeting chairman on the Hudson (Oriental Export­ ers) reports the Chief Mate and Chief Engineer are finishing the repairs aboard the ship. Maxey re­ minded crewmembers to sign for cots and re­ turn them at the ® completion of the voyage. The ship left Calcutta and will be paid off in Portland, Ore., Dec. 20, Maxey writes. A vote of thanks was extended to Maxey for a fine job as ship's delegate. T. K. Lane will be the new ship's dele­ gate. D. E. Edwards, meeting sec­ retary, writes that Seafarers were asked to pitch in a few coins to build up the ship's treasury in case of emergency. A balance of $1 from the last trip was reported. A discussion was held aboard the Transhatteras (Hudson) con­ cerning the possi­ bility of showing movies, J. R. Prestwood, meet­ ing chairman, re­ ports. Seafarers also elected Phil­ lip F. Payne as ship's delegate, re­ ports Meeting Sheldrake Secretary P. D. Sheldrake. Logs and mail are ar­ riving regularly and there are no beefs or disputed overtime. Shel­ drake informed the LOG. The ship is heading for Bombay. <I> Calm seas and a smooth voyage for the Steel Apprentice (Isth­ mian) as the ship sails for a payoff in New York, Richard Cummings, meeting chairman reports. John Welkeski, meeting secretary, writes that the „ . ship's fund conCumnsmgs ^20. Wel­ keski said that the crew was warned to be on the alert for pick­ pockets and con men when ashore. Margaiito Boija Your income tax refund check is waiting for you. It is being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. ^ Henry L. Baker Please call home at once. Any­ one knowing Henry L. Baker's whereabouts, please call Mrs. Mary Baker, collect, at 305-6834993. William Cofone Please contact your wife, Dor­ othy Cofone, at 8805 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., as soon as pos­ sible. Charles E. Switzer Your income tax refund check is waiting for you. It is being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. Seafarers on the Steel Voyager had some free time in India, re­ cently while wait­ ing out a mon­ soon. Meeting Chairman James Lennon reports a good trip with a co-operative bunch of Seafar­ ers. It takes a good crew fo Lennon make a good ship and Seafarers at the vessel's recent New York payoff agreed there were a fine bunch of men on the last run. The Steel Voyager re­ turned to New York via a coast­ wise trip. ^ We had the honor of a visit from U.S. Congressman Raymond Clevenger and Democratic Can­ didate for U.S. Senate G. Mennen Williams on October 11th. We have Loren Sny­ der back in this Port after a stay ,. in the Milwaukee Lapczynski Hospital. Frank Lapczynskl just returned from St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth after having a bout with an ulcer. Ernest Hnrd Please contact Mrs. S. Smith, 1222 St. Roch St., New Orleans. Phone: 947-8126. Wayne is there ^d is going into the service. ^ Andre W. Deriger Your income tax refund check is waiting for you. It is being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. , ^ All! Nasroen Your two income tax refund checks are waiting for you. They are being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. Eusebio Flores Please contact your son, David Flores, 25-11 34th St., Astoria, Long Island, N. Y. 11103, as soon as possible. �SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen Is Hazard to U.S. SIU-AGLIWD Meelings New Orleans.Dec. 13—2:30 p.in. Mobile Dec. 14—2:30 p.m. Wilmington .Dec. 19—2 p.m. San Francisco Dec. 21—2 p.m. Seattle Dec. 23—2 p.m. New Yoric .. Dec. 5—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Dec. 6—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. . Dec. 7—2:30 p.m. Detroit Dec. 9—^2:30 p.m. Houston .... Dec. 12—^2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Alpena Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Duluth Frankfort Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec; Dec. Dec. Dec. 5—2 p.m. 5—7 p.m. 5—1 p.m. 5-^7 p.m. 5—7 p.m. 5—7 p.m. 5—7 p.m. • United Industrial Workers New Orleans . . . Dec. 13—7 p.m. Mobile Dec. 14—7 p.m. New Voile Dec. 5—7 p.m. Philadelphia .. . Dec. 6—7 p.m. Baltimore Dec. 7—1 p.m. ^Houston Dec. 12—7 p.m. tMcetinc hcM at Labor Temple, Saalt Stc. Marie. Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. t Mectinr held at Galreaton wharvea. biRBCTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers LETTERS To The Editor!-i.i PRESIDENT Paul Hall Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .. . .Dec. 13—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie i Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. Buffalo ... ..Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. Duluth ... . .Dec. 16—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . . .Dec. 16—7:30 p.m. Toledo ... . .Dec. 16—^7:30 p.m. Detroit ... . .Dec. 12—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Dec. 12—^7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Oileans .. Dec. 12—5 p.m. Mobile Dec. 14—5 p.m. Philadelphia ... Dec. 6—5 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) .. Dec. 7—5 p.m. Norfolk Dec. 8-^5 p.m. Houston Dec. 12—5 p.m. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Gal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shapard Lindsay Williams Al Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 127 River St. ALPENA. Mich. ... EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE. MD. . ... 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 177 State St. BOSTON. Mass. ... Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y. ... ... 735 Washington St. TL 3-9259 9383 Ewing Ave. CHICAGO. III. ... SA 1-0733 1420 W. 25th St. CLEVELAND. Ohio MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 312 W. 2nd St. DULUTH. Minn RA 2-^^, . P.O. BOT'IS? FRANKFORT. Mich. 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 5B04 Canal St. HOUSTON. Tex WA 8-3207 .2608 Pearl St. JACKSONVILLE. Fla. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY. N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE. Ala I South Lawrence Sr. •> HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS. La 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va Railway Marine Regitm Philadelphia Dec. 13—10a.m.&8p.m. Baltimore Dec. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ^Norfolk Dec. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Dec. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. To Thie Editor: ^ I would like to comment on Edward P. Morgan's radio broadcast which dealt with the serious shortage of health man­ power. Morgan wrote about the selfish policies' of the American Medical Association hierarchy being damaging to the.health of the American population. He went on to say that if the AM A were as concerned about hospitw wages as doctors' fees, hos­ pitals wouldn't be so short­ hand^. I wonder how many LOG readers are aware that the AMA has deliberately created a doc­ tor shortage in this country, to insure fat fees from a desperate public. There are too few med­ ical schools and too few medical students—-and that's the way the AMA wants it. .jenry" Klein 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Ter. 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ..1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEATTLE. Wash. 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo. 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. ...505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 T flNANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watere District makes specific provision for safeguardinK the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the memberahip. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust ' fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and mandgement representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are availijjle at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as conUined in the contacts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These X contracts specify the wages and conditions under which -you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rlahta, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets'and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolnian or other Union official, in yonr opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contaid; the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS ifA}G. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This establish^ policy has been reaffirmed by membenhip action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional porta. The responaibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Elxeeutive Board of tile Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among ita ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PraismPri^e fiy M T« EdinNr; As a native Californian and a wprkingraan, I ami grateful that the farm workers finally seem tb be successfully union­ izing. Helieve me, this is long overdue, Cesar Chavez, di,rector of the AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, is doing a great job. The recent defeat of Pat Brown by Republican Ronald Reagan wUl, I think/ prove to be a great setback for organized , bor in California and labor naUst work hard in the next election to bring more liberals into. Office, Jack LaMonica November 25, 1966 ;;-;Iocal^ hewspafif- 'that gives"^^^^^ the fact of this situation. The| article points out that the poor| pay bi^er prices for food be- ^ cause few supermarkets are found in poor areas. In 1960, the article said» housing that ' was dilapidated or lacked plumbing was the lot of 25 per cent of urban families with in­ comes under $3,000 a year. I think that city, state and the federal government should do all they can to set housing standards, and perhaps even taking a Step such as controlling prices, MifceBocsche SacksWomen's Supermarket Strikes To The Editor: I think all workingmen and their families should be aware of the role that their local su­ permarkets have played in jack­ ing up the price of food. People are finally getting wise to the fact that trading stamps^ ; lottery gamesy the fantasricj prices of some processed foods,;/ and Concealed price increases/ effected by reductions in com tents of packages all take money from their pockets, I believe that if housewives continue to picket supermarkets;-; and if workingmen's families keep writing letters to the su­ permarket chains, we will see a healthy reduction in food prices, G. Coidin ... > - •t Mitpes Boycott of Antiunion Products . UNFAIR rtP-p mmmi DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) \\ r\ i 1 ?\ J J\ A I i > (; / <1> Kingsport Press "World Book," "Chlldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jannan, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) l\ M Si \ i /il <I> Di Giorgio Fruit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) To The Editon My wife and I have started our Christmas shopping, and ooth of us carry the Log's Don't Buy list with us. We both try to make sure that none of the Baltimore Luggage Co. items we., buy are made by a ^1 Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Stariite luggage company that dehii^ its empjo^ Starflite luggage ees the right to fair wages and 0oyeraihenf Shputdl (International Leather Goods, working cpndition^hrough un­ Help Cut Prices Plastics and Novelty Workers ionization. TTiis is my duty as Union) a trade unionist. I hope my To The EAtor: fellow Seafarers, and all other It is a well-known fact that "HIS" brand men's clothes trade unionists, boycott prod­ the pbbf pay more for Kavnee Boyswcar, Judy Bond uct manufactured by anti-union housing than their moid w^ blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa employers. -• off fellow citizens. I have just Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman finished reading an article in my A. £. Jackson Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ——R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official Camels, Winston, Tempo, capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumetances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given Brandon, Cavalier and Salem such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment made cigarettes without supplying a receipt, or if a member ia required to make;, a payment and is given fin official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make (Tobacco Workers International such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Union) CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six vt' months in the SEIAFAIUStS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at ihembership meetings.' And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their g<^ standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic or^n. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, ^he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIYITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families,-and their Union. To achieve these ohjectives,' the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the memberahip and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feds that any of, the above righto have been vldatcd, or thst he hss been denied his constitntianal right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he ehonld immediately notUr SIU President Pan! Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt rseeipt rsqusstad. Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) —s— Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio PereDl Miinettl & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. I., Tribuno Vennouth, Aristocrat, Yictor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association^ - S] �.n November 25, 1966 Page Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG I' PORTS o^the World CHITTAGONG , • •. -v.. --v.:-.' • C HITTAGONG, a port that by its name alone evokes an image of a city of beauty. This incredibly beautiful port, on the right bank of East Pakistan's Kamaphuli River, was named by a victorious Buddhist King of Arakan in the 10th Centuty, A.D. To commemorate the de­ feat of a Muslim sultan, the Buddhist erected a huge pillar with "Tsit—^Tse—Gong" inscribed upon it, standing for the peaceful plea, "war shall not be waged." And peaceful Chittagong is, despite its growing reputation as East Pakistan's busiest port, han­ dling two million-plus tons of cargo annually, and its growing population of more than 365,000. Lush green meadows and forests abound in a climate ideal for vacation land. The blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, sunshine, forests and lakes and rivers, ancient mosques, all convert this area into a spectacle of tranquility and beauty. The 7th Century Chinese traveller-poet, Hiuan Tsang, called Chittagong "a sleeping beauty emerging from mists and water." Just 94 miles from Chittagong stretches Cox's Bazar, the longest unbroken beach in the world that is ideal for swimming. The golden-silvery strip spreads for 70 solid miles, unhampered by sharks or jelly fish. ^ The region of the Chittagong Hill Tracts com­ prises ten ranges of high hills separated by valleys swathed with thick jungle vegetation and watered by the many rivers which lace the area. Perhaps more than any other area, this, the Chittagong Hill Tracts, offers the most superlative natural vistas of them all. The independent nation of Pakistan itself was carved in 1947 out of the territories that formed the British Indian Empire. Two nations were born, Pakistan and India. The division took place on the basis of Hindu majority areas and Muslim majority areas. r Throughout Pakistan, traditional costumes show a defrnite Far Eastern influence in the delicate fabrics and lavish embroidery. Transportation in East Pakistan is often very basic in nature. Here an ox-cart rumbles through the streets carrying a huge load of jute to be milled into fiber for burlap and rope. •- I• • t '< f;' I Rice, grown in muddy, half submerged paddies is the principal food crop and makes up the chief staple of the East Pakistan diet. Highly dependent on a proper balance of heavy rainfall and sunshine for proper growth, the area's rice crop has been plagued in recent years by drought and much grain has been imported. 4' ^1- ,16 /I The principal cities of East Pakistan are Chittagong, Dacca, Syihet and Khulna. Street scene above is typical of the older sections of East Pakistan cities. SlU-manned Steel Navigator and other Isthmian Line ships are among the SlU-contracted vessels making regular stops at Chittagong, East Pakistan. The main seaport of Pakistan's eastern province, Chittagong handles over two million tons of cargo annually. The city has a population of over three million people. 'J �Vol. XXVIIi No. 24 SEAFARERSiiUMS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO qhristmas ;Buuina; Caution! \ T 11HE holiday season is traditionally a time for X gathering together with our loved ones to share the fruits of a year's labor. Big family dinners and the exchanging of gifts has long been an integral part of the holiday season in the United States. For Seafarers and their families, possibly more than for most Americans, the giving of gifts to family and friends is a chief way of showing affec' tion, because time and distance all too often make it impossible for them to be together to share a well-set table and the joyousness of the season. During the holiday season, more than any other time of year, it becomes obvious that the United States is truly a land of plenty. Shop windows are fairly bursting with goods for sale. Advertising in the newspapers, television and radio reaches its peak in giving advice, enticements and entreaties to buy particular products. Package designers out-dd themselves yeaf after year to produce boxes more apt to sell the goods inside. Wherever we go we are pressured to "buy": There are many well-made, attractive, useful, worthwhile and fairly priced goods on the market. Unfortunately however, there are also many shoddy, useless, high priced products being pushed by American manufacturers who attempt to make up for the poor quality and design, low utility value and high price of these products through the use of high-powered advertising, soft-sell, hard-sell, and other devices. Besides enabling cer­ tain manufacturers to sell shoddy merchandise to people who do not really want or need it, these advertising devices serve to boost already inflated prices still higher. Manufacturers spend billions yearly on adver­ tising and packaging. In the end those billions come out of the consumers' pockets and represent hard-earned money which might be better spent with the exercise of a bit of caution. Be sceptical of advertising claims—they may be true but they may not be. Be suspicious of gaudily packaged products and inspect the contents of such pack­ ages carefully. The box that gets thrown away with the Christmas Avrappings, may be worth more than the product inside. The difference of course comes put of your pocket. Before buying a gift, consider whether it is really wanted and will be used and enjoyed by the recipient. Moderately priced gifts that will give great pleasure can also be attractive, and represent money well-spent. Too many expensive but basically useless gifts are forgotten the next day and never thought of again. Be wary of offers of loans for Christmas spend­ ing. These short-term loans often come at high interest rates which are seldom even mentioned by the lender and almost never clearly explained and outlined so that the actual interest rate can be computed in advance. In the long run, such loans can only reduce your buying power because money paid in interest, which often almost equals the amount of the loan itself, is lost forever. It is much better to give less expensive gifts at Christmastime than to become involved in pay­ ments that will drain away income needed for more important uses, such as clothing or educa­ tion. Another area in which caution should be ob­ served is in charitable donations. Americans are among the most generous people in the world and traditionally give vast amounts of money to charity to help share their good fortune with others who are less fortunate. There are many excellent, established, well-run charities which carefully and scrupulously account for all dona­ tions and see to it that they are used where they are most needed. Unfortunately, the holiday sea­ son also brings forth many slick operators seeking a fast buck under the guise of charity. To be sure your donation is not wasted, give only to charities which you are certain are reputable. When in doubt investigate before you part with your cash. Last but not least, look for the union label on everything you buy this Christmas or at any other time. The union label is your assurance that, you are giving a quality product produced by union craftsmen, enjoying decent wages and working conditions. In addition, at Christmastime as at all other times during the year, boycott all goods manufactured or offered by those employers who remain unfair to labor. Each issue of the log carries a complete 'don't buy' list of products pro­ duced by employers who have been found to be unfair to their employees in denying them the right of unionization and collective bargaining. In this issue it can be found on page 14. Clip it out for easy reference and refer to it when shop­ ping. You can take action in the marketplace this Christmas that will help make next Christmas a better one for thousands of American workers and their families, » >, ''I s, � 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 25, 1966 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIUNA STAFF OFFICERS LAUNCH NEW PHARMACIST MATE TRAINING FACILITY 12 SEATRAIN SHIPS CHARTERED BY MSTS FOR THREE YEARS AFL-CIO FOREIGN POLICIES REAFFIRMED AFTER REVIEW BY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE GAINS MUST BE PROTECTED, AFL-CIO URGES AT COUNCIL MEETING NEW INVESTIGATION SET TO PROBE PRICE GOUGING BY DRUG COMPANIES SIU’S TOXIC CARGO RECOMMENDATIONS SUPPORTED BY C.G. SAFETY OFFICER CHICAGO PACKERS’ STRIKE SPURRED FAMED AMERICAN NOVEL ‘THE JUNGLE’ FOR SAFETY AT SEA RAPHAEL SEMMES PAYOFF CONSERVATIVE GOP ELECTION GAINS CLOUD CONGRESS’ LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK TWO CONTAINERIZED FEMALE ELEPHANTS TAKE TRIP ACROSS THE GULF OF MEXICO PORTS OF THE WORLD – CHITTAGONG 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 11/25/1966 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. XXVIII, No. 24 1966 Periodicals Seafarers Log